Dear Home-Ec 101,
Well, I am probably the worst person when it comes to checking out-I did that literally for 2 years when my husband left me 3 years ago for almost a year. The result has been devastating I am constantly consumed by guilt and serious insomnia.… Keep reading...
Feeling Desperate
This post is important enough to share yearly. The holidays are a difficult time of year, especially so if you have recently suffered a loss or are in a period of transition, like divorce.
Please remember, if you ever do feel hopeless, help is available, whether it’s through IAmAlive.org,… Keep reading...
Dealing With Too Much Stuff
Dear Home Ec 101,
The article I read about a mother with 3 children with a baby on the way felt her house work was not getting done as she would like. You said your life has changed and yet you still do you regular cleaning.… Keep reading...
Iron Chef Pantry Clean Out: Tuesday Talk
Heather says:
Yesterday at lunch I couldn’t face another PB&J (for myself, I’ve really been a slacker lately, the kids eat way better than I have been). I opened up the cupboards and freezer -and yes, I could hear my mother fussing in my head- and stared, and stared, and stared.… Keep reading...
Customizing the Chore Routine
Dear Home Ec 101,
I love your site and I want to love this chore list, but I don’t know how to make it work for our family. We have a 6 month old, a toddler, and two hairy cats. I work part time and have two days during the week to do chores.… Keep reading...