Heather says This week’s organizational challenge will tie neatly into the next couple of weeks. We’re getting started on clothing and laundry. I usually see it recommended to start by putting all of the clean laundry away. In my experience, clean laundry generally piles up because it feels like there isn’t a good place for … Read more
Heather says: Did you know that I’m currently looking to re-enter the whole 9 – 5 world? It’s true, I’ve been sending out applications, going to interviews and while nothing has happened, yet, I’m sure at some point I’ll find a good fit. Don’t worry, Home-Ec101.com isn’t going anywhere. Home-Ec 101 represents more than 5.5 … Read more
Dear Home-Ec 101, Help! My plastic dishes are starting to taste (and smell) like soap. I hand wash, and switched to a “moisturizing” dish soap this spring. Since then, the taste is very very pronounced, even after I switched back to plain blue Dawn which several friends recommended as a remedy. Is there anything I … Read more