Please – No More “New Year, New You”!
Do you feel bombarded by all the emails, social media posts and articles about how to make 2020 your best year ever? I’ve got to admit, I’m a little stressed out about all the information about how I can improve myself in some way. Obviously, I’m not
Homemade Sweet Pickles in 10 Minutes??
Do you really think homemade sweet pickles can be made in 10 minutes? I can do that! Well, maybe not completely in 10 minutes (and maybe only semi-homemade), but
Roots: Chapter 1
In a previous post entitled Roots and Wings, I spoke of Henry Ward Beecher’s beautiful quote, “there are only two lasting bequests we can hope to give our children. One of these is
Inexpensive Exterior Christmas Decorating with Impact
Every Christmas season, friends and neighbors talk about the beauty of our home. Our decorations are a simple and traditional Southern farmhouse style. They are also…
My Favorite Christmas Shopping Apps
It’s the most wonderful time of the year – or so a familiar Christmas song says. But it’s also a time of hustle, bustle and stress, with so much to do and so little time to get it done. Some people revel in the shopping experience, getting to stores early to get that...
Whatever Happened to Thanksgiving?
Thanksgiving is the holiday that’s just too good for its own good. This unassuming holiday is sandwiched between holidays that are the two biggest bullies of the year. Okay, perhaps that is a little harsh, but think about it. Halloween has become the little giant of...
Eating Right is a Habit
We all know that eating right is sometimes impossible. Our busy lifestyles don’t lend themselves to cooking our own healthy meals. Easy becomes our go-to choice, whether it is a conscious or unconscious decision. That drive-thru is so much easier at times. And...
WHIF Your Way to Happiness
While the dictionary defines happiness as “the state of being happy”, that gives you very little information about what the state of happiness feels like. I used to think happiness was about having things, but then I got older and hopefully wiser. Happiness is more about being. And it is a choice.
I taught Child Care Services several years to high school students. One of the discussion strategies I used was WHIFs. A WHIF is
I Kon Mari-ed My Clothes
Yes, I “kon mar-ied” my clothes! I know that’s not a word, but it just seemed appropriate as I completed the first step in the Kon-Mari process. Note the “deer in the headlights” look
My Story
H.E.R - Home Economics Re-imagined is now my mission, sharing life hacks (i.e. shortcuts, tips and wise pronouncements) that help today's homemakers live their lives with intention. I want individuals to recognize when their efforts are "good enough", which is...