OTC Medicine Recall Alert 1/10/12

January 10, 2012

Heather says: Check your medicine cabinets for the following over the counter medications from Norvatis (full details and lot numbers behind that link): Excedrin® Bufferin® Gas-X® NoDoz ® The expiration dates of the NoDoz® and Excedrin® will be December 14, 2014 or prior and the expiration date of recalled lots of Gas-X® and Bufferin® will be [...]

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I’m Considering a Roomba

January 10, 2012

Dear Home-Ec 101, I can get a new Roomba 530 for a great post-Christmas price. In my rental place, we have vertical blinds. I was worried how the machine would cope with those. I have tiles all through except the bedrooms that have thick, soft carpet. Your advice is appreciated. Signed, I want a robot minion [...]

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Beef Stroganoff, Gluten Free and for the Slow Cooker

January 7, 2012

Heather says: Beef stroganoff is not an attractive comfort food, which is why it has taken me nearly five years to get around to posting this slow cooker recipe. It’s not the beef stroganoff’s fault it’s unattractive and the recipe itself is quite simple; it’s just a homely dish. People on the interwebz can be [...]

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What Is the Difference Between Cube Steak and Round Steak?

January 6, 2012

Dear Home-Ec 101, I’m really trying to cook more at home, but sometimes I’d like to make substitutions but I’m just not sure when it’s ok to substitute round steak for cube steak or vice versa. I’m just not comfortable talking to the butcher, I just want to grab whatever happens to be in the [...]

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Winner of the Sierra Mist Giveaway

January 4, 2012

Heather says: I’m embarrassed to admit I messed up. I forgot to write up the post notifying commenter “ deneicer1″ won the Sierra Mist giveaway. Amy and I agreed the Holiday Appletinis were right up our alley. If you could email me your mailing address / contact info I’ll get it into the proper hands. Congrats!

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Cleaning Up With Preschoolers

January 4, 2012

Today’s post is from a recent comment: I have a 3 year old girl who refuses to clean up her messes and because I don’t like to punish her too hard, I do it for her, but lately my house is so cluttered with dirty laundry, her toys, and most of my husbands clean jeans, [...]

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Why Are There Bleach Stains on my Towels?

January 3, 2012

Dear Home-Ec 101, I have been using my new front load washer for over a year now and now all of my towels are ruined. It doesn’t matter what color they are or were, they now all have large spots that look like I used chlorine bleach on them. Can you help? I have not [...]

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How to be a Fabulous Knitter / Crocheter: Guidelines for 2012

January 2, 2012

Vera says: Some years ago, I made a resolution not to make any resolutions, and it has been the easiest one to keep, but the freshness of the new year combined with the temptation to list has finally gotten to me, and I’m ready to make a break with tradition.  This time around, though, I [...]

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2011 the Home-Ec 101 Retrospective

December 30, 2011

Heather says: Every year I try to do a look back over what’s happened with the site in the past 12 months and just about a year ago I said: “If 2011 is half as fun or productive, it shall go down as a win.” Before I even bring out the numbers, let’s make it official: [...]

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Rosemary Walnuts Recipe – Party Pick-up Nibble or Anytime Snack

December 29, 2011

Bobbie says: Nuts are one of my favorite snacks. Some folks think I’m nuts. Wait – does that make me a cannibal? Nevermind…you need to make these Rosemary Walnuts for your next party or even for your family just because you want them to feel special. Aromatic rosemary complements the rich, toasted walnuts perfectly, and [...]

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Hearty Mushroom, Bacon and Green Onion Spread or Dip Recipe

December 28, 2011

  Bobbie says: Another Christmas behind us. I hope yours was “merry and bright” even if it wasn’t white – ours was a somewhat pale greenish yellow, but at least the company was pleasant. Anyway, a shiny New Year is just around the corner, and you know what that means: more parties. If you’re like [...]

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Getting Ready for the New Year

December 27, 2011

Heather says: 2011 is rapidly winding down, and for many of friends 2011 was a rough year. They are looking to 2012 for a fresh, new start. Are you? At this time of year, many people are searching for a cleaning routine or a printable chore schedule and you’re in luck, I’ve got one just for [...]

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