Heather says: I suppose we could call this the Doh! Episode or perhaps it’d best be filed under the “We’re Not Smart Enough to Own Appliances.” Last Sunday dragging ourselves home after a day spent as manual labor, my husband and I were dismayed to find the fridge door slightly ajar. I accused him of … Read more
Heather says: Sometimes, when Mr. Heather is home, I take my laptop into the kitchen, load the recipe for what I’m creating onto one tab, and linger attending dishes that really don’t need me. I check my email, chat with Ivy, etc “Can you get the baby? I’m busy making dinner!” Cue the sound of … Read more
Heather says: Welcome to the “When Home Improvement Projects Go Awry” edition of the Sunday Confessional. Mr. Heather and I are usually competent do it yourself type people. In our old home, a 100+ year old home in Minnesota, we hired out for some major projects. Thankfully, our curent home is newer and thus far … Read more
Heather says: It’s Sunday once again and our household confessional is now open. In case anyone is wondering, I do have an alterior motive for this weekly feature. Perfection simply isn’t an option. Yes, we should always strive to know better and do better, but it also wise to admit and laugh at our follies. It … Read more
Heather says: While we should strive to better people, striving toward perfection is a hopeless waste of time. Take a moment and share your domestic secrets. I’ll start with just one of my many parenting transgressions On particularly dreary days I sometimes fib about the time when the kids ask* if it’s time to be … Read more
Heather says: I may be scarce for the next couple weeks. The summer of insanity will conclude with the grand finale of myself and four children* driving to Minnesota. Mr. Heather will be joining us later. I’ve been busy this past week putting together final details: house sitters, dog sitters, holding the mail, all the … Read more
Heather says: I’ll get the ball rolling. My children may have forgotten what a green vegetable looks like. I took them all to Myrtle Beach to spend time with my father. It has been a whirlwind of fastfood and buffets, Krispy Kremes and ice cream. Their hair and eyes have lost their shine, but I’ve … Read more
Heather says: I’m starting a new series here on Home-Ec 101. We all have our bad days, airhead moments, or times when we say to heck with the rules and do it our own way. It’s time to share your household flubs and secrets. Feel free to remain anonymous, but keep it family friendly.