Home Ec Express

It is that time of year for gardeners, farmers and foodies- Canning season!!  Are you overwhelmed with tomatoes and cucumbers?  Afraid of learning how to can?  Here is a little inspiration to give it a try!  It is not that scary! Subscribe at www.homeecexpress.com Follow us on Facebook, Pinterest and Instagram

I look forward to sharing my knowledge of foods and ingredients with you!  If you listen to my show on KPRL, you know I love to do "Healthy Tips" every show, and this is definitely the expanded version!  This week is the first ingredient/food episode!  I can't wait to share with you my nerdy facts about Tomatoes!!! Subscribe at www.homeecexpress.com Follow us on Pinterest, Facebook...

Are you getting ready to sell your house?  Move? Or prepare for Back to School time?  Boy is it alot of work!!  I am in the heat of packing and purging . . . and it is not the first time I have had to do this, but it is the biggest and hardest of all so far!  In this week's episode, I share some of the things I have learned so far and hope it helps you too! Subscribe at www.hom...

Are you needing to get a garment fitted?  Are you getting married soon?  Not sure what the next step is since you bought your dress?  Listen to this week's episode to learn how to prepare . . . and how to be a good client! Subscribe at www.homeecexpress.com Follow us on Pinterest, Facebook and Instagram

Well, even though life has gotten a wee bit out of control, I have made it to the 50th episode of the Home Ec Express Podcast!  Wahoo!   Subscribe at www.homeecexpress.com Follow us on Pinterest, Facebook and Instagram

Rising gas prices . . . Groceries prices climbing every week . . . Inflation . . . Global political issues . . . What the heck are we supposed to do when it comes to our household budgets??  This week Jaime shares some tips and what to expect in the next few months. Subscribe at www.homeecexpress.com   Follow us on Pinterest, Facebook and Instagram

This week we honor the women in our lives who are mother's, are like a mom or will be a mom.  Motherhood is the greatest honor we can be blessed with!  Jaime shares her thoughts on motherhood, the importance of learning Child Development and more to be the best parent or like a parent that we can be! Subscribe at www.homeecexpress.com Follow Home Ec Express on Facebook, Instagram and Pin...

Do you have any recipe cards that were given to you?  How has the accessibility of recipes changed over the years?  In this week's episode Jaime shares about an article she read, and it gets a bit emotional.   Subscribe at www.homeecexpress.com Follow us on Pinterest, Instagram and Facebook

It is the week before Easter and this year, in particular, is a time to re-evaluate traditions, relationships and making memories.  Jaime shares some of her favorite recipe ideas, too!  What are some of your favorite traditions? Subscribe at www.homeecexpress.com Follow Home Ec Express  on Pinterest, Instagram and Facebook

If you are a Junior or Senior in high school, you know what time it is- PROM SEASON !  Prom requires alot of planning and attention, but simple errors in our behavior can cause alot of stress or drama!  Who wants that???  Take a listen and learn the basic tips for Prom Etiquette ! Subscribe at www.homeecexpress.com Follow us on Pinterest, Instagram and Facebook

How does our attitude and MINDSET affect our home and family?  Inspired by my friend, Amy Fordyce's podcast- Mindset Matters, Jaime shares her thoughts about learning skills and how our mindset affects it all! Subscribe at www.homeecexpress.com Follow on Pinterest, Instagram or Facebook

Jaime is back from her trip to Oklahoma and marked something off her "Bucket List"!  Wahoo!    She also noticed a few things while on her trip that really pertain to Life Skills and Family Consumer Sciences.  Curious?  Listen to this week's podcast! Subscribe at www.homeecexpress.com Follow Home Ec Express on Pinterest, Instagram and Facebook!

This week Jaime shares a frustrating client story that is the inspiration to this week's podcast.  Learn about how Men's clothes should fit -so much easier than women's clothing!  Gain tips and knowledge before going shopping for a suit or sportscoat and don't get ripped off! Subscribe at www.homeecexpress.com Follow us on Pinterest, Facebook and Instagram!

Jaime has a little bit of a rant today . . . but maybe it is time to hear the truth about what we eat and do to our bodies and how it affects our self, our home and our families.  Part of Home Economics is learning what to feed your family . . . so, no holding back! Subscribe at www.homeecexpress.com Follow us at Pinterest, Instagram and Facebook

It is the 40th Episode!  Wahoo!  This week's episode is about Valentine's Day. . .  Keeping it in perspective and creating traditions! Subscribe at www.homeecexpress.com Follow us on Pinterest, Facebook and Instagram!

It's that time of year again!  Jaime shares some of her tax knowledge and tips for getting yourself organized for that tax filing deadline that will be here before you know it!  Great for younger listeners as they are just entering the working and tax world! Subscribe at www.homeecexpress.com Follow on Pinterest, Facebook, and Instagram #homeecexpress #homeec #homeeconomics #familyconsum...

Self- care is part of Home Ec?!  Yes!  We must take care of ourselves in order to be able to do what we need to do.  This week Jaime shares a few tips to be a better YOU in order to have a better life! Subscribe at www.homeecexpress.com Follow Home Ec Express on Pinterest, Facebook and Instagram

Have you noticed how many couples became engaged over the holiday season?  Are you one of those lucky couple?  Congratulations!  So, what do you do next?  In this week's episode, we discuss one of the Life Skills under the umbrella of Home Economics- Event Planning!  And wedding planning is the biggest event you will most likely ever put on!  Be sure to download our F...

As we are in the midst of Cold & Flu Season, let's chat a bit about our Home Medicine Cabinet!  It is really important to have some basics always on hand so that IF someone in your family is under-the-weather, you will already have what you need on hand rather than find the empty shelves at the neighborhood pharmacy.  Jaime share her tips and what she has on hand, pharmaceuticals AND...

It is the start of Season 2 and it is all about a Fresh Start!  Jaime shares tips on, not New Years' Resolutions, but, how to start fresh with your home, your budget and Life Skills!  From purging to organizing, budgets to taxes, she shares her tips.  Also, a little update on how her holiday season went!   Subscribe at www.homeecexpress.com   Follow Home Ec Express on Pint...

As we see what damage storms can do, being prepared when you know a storm is coming is an important Life Skill!  This week's podcast Jaime shares personal experience and and tips that all of us should do so that you are not caught off guard by Mother Nature, as best as you can, since she can be unpredictable! Here is a great resource for various forms of preparing:   https://www.ready.go...

Jaime is back from Thanksgiving break and this week she shares why we should celebrate the apron! Subscribe at www.homeecexpress.com   Follow Home Ec Express on Pinterest, Instagram and Facebook

It is almost Thanksgiving and one of the most anticipated meals of the year!  Be confident on how to handle yourself, respect others and enjoy yourself regardless if your Thanksgiving is formal or informal.  Manners do matter! Subscribe at www.homeecexpress.com Follow us on Instagram, Facebook and Instagram

Does the thought of hosting Thanksgiving Dinner overwhelm you?  Do you not even know where to begin?  This episode is for you!  This week Jaime shares her favorite tips for hosting the biggest dinner of the year . . . and her easy method of making homemade cranberry sauce!  Just delicious.  Fill the tummies and not have the extra stress! Subscribe at www.homeecexpress.com...

Recorded just before cooking Halloween dinner, this week we talk about why it is so important to keep even the simplest traditions alive for our family!  Jaime shares her girls' favorite Halloween dinner recipe- Monster Eyeballs! 1 pound ground beef or turkey 3T taco seasoning 1/2 cup finely crushed tortilla chips 3/4 cup grated cheddar cheese Garnish:  Sour cream, black olive halves, sm...