Home Ec 101

Skills for everyday living.

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Digging In to Dig Out

May 2, 2018 by Heather Solos 3 Comments

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. I wasted two years of life and…

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Feeling Desperate

December 15, 2015 by Heather Solos 53 Comments

What to do when you are overwhelmed with a messy house

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, 1-800-SUICIDE, 211, or reaching out to…

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Dealing With Too Much Stuff

June 30, 2014 by Heather Solos 4 Comments

how to start decluttering

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. What is your regular cleaning routine? I once tried Fly…

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Filed Under: Clean It Tagged With: Clutter, Overwhelmed

Iron Chef Pantry Clean Out: Tuesday Talk

July 24, 2012 by Heather Solos 21 Comments

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. I talk about menu…

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Customizing the Chore Routine

June 9, 2010 by Heather Solos 25 Comments

customize a chore list

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. Can…

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