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    Quick Tips from Everyday Life Episode 3

    January 27, 2010

    Heather says:
    Quick Apple Dip
    1 TBSP creamy peanut butter
    2 TBSP vanilla yogurt
    Stir and serve with sliced apples.

    Feel free to jazz it up and sprinkle on all kinds of evil delicious, just don’t try to pretend it’s healthy.
    Ideas include:
    granola, chocolate chips, coconut
    It doesn’t take kids too long to realize they can reuse apple slices, don’t say I [...]

    46717 commentshttp://www.home-ec101.com/quick-tips-from-everyday-life-episode-3/Quick+Tips+from+Everyday+Life+Episode+32010-01-27+16%3A39%3A02Heather Read the full article →

    Quick Tips from Everyday Life: Episode 2

    January 9, 2010

    Heather says:
    If you have a recliner or Lazy-Boy style couch, there is a chance that it has two or three pieces bolted to a frame. If your kid catches a stomach virus or your pet has an accident, this can be incredibly helpful. Turn the couch so the back is resting on the floor and examine [...]

    45922 commentshttp://www.home-ec101.com/quick-tips-from-everyday-life-2/Quick+Tips+from+Everyday+Life%3A+Episode+22010-01-09+10%3A34%3A41Heather Read the full article →

    Soak Rolled Oats for Better Oatmeal

    December 15, 2009

    Heather says:
    Did you know the package directions for oatmeal (rolled oats) used to include directions for soaking? Eventually these directions were removed as it’s not critical if your goal is to have hot, edible cereal and many consumers are only interested in convenience. Soaked oats give an entirely different character to your morning breakfast and [...]

    450412 commentshttp://www.home-ec101.com/soak-your-oats/Soak+Rolled+Oats+for+Better+Oatmeal2009-12-15+12%3A07%3A06Heather Read the full article →

    Curb Clutter, A Quick tip

    September 3, 2009

    Heather says:
    Remember last week’s Put Your Crap Away? It’s about as close to a magic pill as a person can find.
    If you work outside the home, it won’t be as intensive a process. Get ready to go a few minutes early. Then just before you leave, take a walk through the main living area. You see [...]

    38076 commentshttp://www.home-ec101.com/thursdays-quick-tip-to-curb-clutter/Curb+Clutter%2C+A+Quick+tip2009-09-03+11%3A32%3A09Heather Read the full article →

    Cleaning a Grungy Grille aka the Cover of the Central Air Return

    August 30, 2009

    Heather says:
    Builders and contractors don’t always use common sense when planning the layout of a home’s heating and cooling duct work. Sometimes the grille, or vent cover, is right in the middle of a wall. Even though I frequently run the soft brush attachment over the grille and occasionally spray it off with the hose, [...]

    377112 commentshttp://www.home-ec101.com/cleaning-a-grungy-grille-aka-the-cover-of-the-central-air-return/Cleaning+a+Grungy+Grille+aka+the+Cover+of+the+Central+Air+Return2009-08-30+18%3A19%3A01Heather Read the full article →

    Quick Tips from Everyday Life: Episode 1

    August 12, 2009

    Heather says:
    We learn these tricks the hard way so you don’t have to. When given a gift card* immediately put it in a safe place. Don’t assume you’ll get to use it in the near future. This way when the magical I-get-to-leave-the-house-and-enjoy-my-gift-card-in-peace day actually arrives, you don’t have to spend half the day looking for [...]

    364720 commentshttp://www.home-ec101.com/quick-tips-from-everyday-life-episode-1/Quick+Tips+from+Everyday+Life%3A+Episode+12009-08-12+16%3A58%3A07Heather Read the full article →

    Water Saving Quick Tip

    June 30, 2009

    Heather says:
    Below every sink is a shut off valve. A simple way to prevent water waste is to use this valve to turn down the flow. This is especially helpful for households with family members or roommates who cannot grasp the idea that there are more than two flow speeds for water: off and Katie [...]

    33813 commentshttp://www.home-ec101.com/water-saving-quick-tip/Water+Saving+Quick+Tip2009-06-30+20%3A42%3A11Heather Read the full article →

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