Category: Home Economics 101

Home Economics series

  • Home Ec 101: Atmosphere

    E. C. Gliva

    Have you ever had a day where nothing is going right, your feet hurt, people are mean, and the only thing you want most in life is to go home? Why is that? Because, in theory, home should be where we re-charge. Home should be an atmosphere where we have peace and refuge. Home should… Read more

  • Home Ec 101: Child Care

    E. C. Gliva

    Children! There is a plethora of advice out there on the different approaches to parenting. So I will add my two cents on it. There are a lot of correct ways to parent, with only a few ways that are wrong, wrong, wrong. That is great news! I believe it relieves a lot of the… Read more

  • Home Ec 101: Healthy Eating

    E. C. Gliva

    We all have to eat. Unfortunately, the internet and the modern day food industry has made it almost impossible to determine what is actually healthy eating. With so many fad diets, food pyramids, organic crazes, and homeopathy, it’s hard to find fact from fiction; truth from a sales pitch. I start to look for patterns.… Read more

  • Home Ec 101: First Aid

    E. C. Gliva

    Ah Ah Ah Stayin’ Alive! Your children are going to find the most creative ways to hurt themselves. Bumping their heads, burning fingers, sunburns, scrapes, bug bites, and more. Knowing your first aid basics will give you peace of mind as you come across the inevitable injury. When I received my EMT-B certification forever ago,… Read more

  • Home Ec 101: Cleaning and Mending

    E. C. Gliva

    Besides cooking, I believe cleaning and mending is the first thing that comes to mind when I think of the word “homemaker”. Cleaning and mending is what is not only makes us good stewards, it saves some money in the process. No matter the size of your family, cleaning and mending is a necessity. There… Read more

  • Home Ec 101: Home Care

    E. C. Gliva

    Your home is your castle. It doesn’t technically have to be a castle, but if it is, can I come visit? When we tend to our homes, we can feel more secure and more comforted when the storms come. During a ten year period, I have owned three houses and lived in apartments, and townhomes.… Read more

  • Home Ec 101: Finances

    E. C. Gliva

    *I am an amazon affiliate and I do earn on qualified purchases* Finances can be a scary thing, especially in this climate of inflation and political unrest. Money is stressful and often causes strife between spouses, but it doesn’t have to. I know that when I have prepared myself before any emergencies, major purchases, or… Read more

  • Home Ec 101: What is a Homemaker?

    E. C. Gliva

    There has been increasing talk about “homemaker” and “stay-at-home-mom” (wife, dad, etc.) What is it, exactly? I believe the two are not synonamous. When it comes to managing a home, there are a few things you should be aware of. You don’t have to become a master plumber or financial advisor, but there are things… Read more