68 and I had home economics 7th-12. We learned to cook, bake, sew with a machine making clothes, pillows and drapes. We learned how to stock our pantry and meal plan for grocery shopping. We also had an accounting class for budgeting and keeping checkbooks. I left high school knowing how to run a household but my mom taught me everything in the kitchen cooking on a wood cook stove also and canning everything and being frugal because she and grandma went through the Great Depression. I have always known I can live through anything life throws my way. My mom’s most important life lesson was “enjoy modern electric items but always have a non-electric backup”! I took it to heart and kept all my families non-electric item that I still love using.
I make homemade soup from all my leftovers. When we finish dinner, I put all the little bits ( maybe 5 green beans and all the liquid or 2 tablespoons of rice) in a freezer container. I keep filling it. It will have layers of goodies. Then, when I make a stew or pot roast and have some left, I will pull out my container and make a soup. Season as you like and make homemade sourdough to go along with it.
Took a home economics class in junior high and high school. Loved that class and the teacher. A lot of valuable lessons learned. School systems should have never deleted this vital piece from the curriculum. Homeschooled our children and you better believe we incorporated our own version of home economics and life skills.
Yes, i took Home Economics in 9th grade. I am now 68. I loved it. I am so enjoying your videos and love trying all your recipes. I am now grinding my own wheat. I don't want to leave the kitchen. It is my happy place.
Not only did I take the class in 7th grade (54 years ago) I also was a part of FHA (Future Homemakers of America). I learned things I still remember about measuring and cooking. In my 20’s I worked with a group of girls in Jr. High and High School and taught them about budgeting food, shopping, cooking, and other things they needed to know. Many were from foster homes and would be moving out at 18. I’m so glad I was able to pass on what I learned in home economics to them.
I had Home Ec in 7th grade, and a sewing class in 8th grade. We also had shop class where we did woodworking, Pottery Etc. I sure wish they did that now
I am 62 and took home economics when I was a senior. Although I didn't learn to sew very well, I did learn a lot of other things that still help me today in building our homestead. My husband and I have a small farm and we raise our own beef. We recently harvested one of our black angus beef and wow, what a blessing. We also have chickens and again, what a blessing to have our own eggs. I appreciate your channel so much and thank you for all you do...God bless you dear.....Sherri-Idaho
I loved taking Home Ec. I think I had it in 9th grade. We had to learn to cook and sew. We also had to do a “project.” I refinished an old Deacon’s Bench, I still have it today. Great video❤
Not only did I have home economics, but I had parents who lived through the depression. They knew how to economize and never spent more than they earned. Such a simple principal. It has served me well throughout my life!
Believe it or not, in Southern PA we still have Home Ec available in HS. Also, I’m very excited & interested in learning about home remedies, especially for sinuses or allergies! 🤗
I loved Home Ec, I had it from 8th grade thu 12th, I remember getting an F in the class because I told the teacher that only lazy people use cake mixes, lol.. I had never heard of such a thing since we learned to cook and bake all from scratch…what a great memory, lol
I make bread, mayo, yogurt, flour, tortillas all bread like products, granola, herbs, salsa and tomato products and broth. I want to try soap and candles in the future.😊
Mary Rose I did the discard sourdough bread recipe I got from your channel on the souptember on the 16th I made a loaf today and thank you so much easy and so soft and tasty thank you again
We had home economics in high school. The girls went for half of the year and the boys had shop. Then for the other half of the year the girls and boys switched.
My mom said she used to take the collars and sleeves off my dads work shirts and reversed them so they would last longer. That so impresses me to this day. I think of that when I mend the socks that my dog snacks on. My friends make fun of me for this. Just buy new ones. Nope!
What is your secret to defrosting baked goods. I have tried on the counter but the bread or whatever is soggy. Then I took it out of the wrapping and it was hard. Help please.
I have found the best technique is to let it start to defrost on the counter for maybe an hour and then in the fridge to slow it down. They don't see to get soggy at all for me doing this.
Yes ❤ thank you for teaching us, schools are government indoctrination to be employees . We need to teach our daughters to be keepers at 🏡 , 6 year being keeper at home and I love it, the Lord has bless us with fruitful Bussines, the Lord always provides.❤
Home Economics…my favorite class in high school…5 years! I’d planned to major in that in college but that wasn’t God’s plan for me. I’m a great seamstress as a result.
Hi, Mary, thank you for sharing with us. One question, is, I once bought alot of rice and stored it in big pickle jars. It was not much longer there were some little bugs and I threw it away. Why would that happen?
Sometimes dried food comes from the store unfortunately with the eggs. One thing you can do is to freeze your grains for a few days and then take them out and store them. This kills any eggs.
Mary do you buy Real Salt in a large quantity? Where do you buy it? I did take home ec and I’ve taken a 2 year college course to be a certified cook. I wished I’d have learned in that about milling grains! Thank you
68 and I had home economics 7th-12. We learned to cook, bake, sew with a machine making clothes, pillows and drapes. We learned how to stock our pantry and meal plan for grocery shopping. We also had an accounting class for budgeting and keeping checkbooks. I left high school knowing how to run a household but my mom taught me everything in the kitchen cooking on a wood cook stove also and canning everything and being frugal because she and grandma went through the Great Depression. I have always known I can live through anything life throws my way. My mom’s most important life lesson was “enjoy modern electric items but always have a non-electric backup”! I took it to heart and kept all my families non-electric item that I still love using.
Home ec should be mandatory for EVERY kid in school. Just teaches life skills. GOD bless
I make homemade soup from all my leftovers. When we finish dinner, I put all the little bits ( maybe 5 green beans and all the liquid or 2 tablespoons of rice) in a freezer container. I keep filling it. It will have layers of goodies. Then, when I make a stew or pot roast and have some left, I will pull out my container and make a soup. Season as you like and make homemade sourdough to go along with it.
Yes, I had Home Economics grades 9-12. I had the best teacher in the world, Mrs. Edna Carpenter❤❤❤.
Yes, I did as well. I want to provide these skills to my young nieces. It is so important.
Took a home economics class in junior high and high school. Loved that class and the teacher. A lot of valuable lessons learned. School systems should have never deleted this vital piece from the curriculum. Homeschooled our children and you better believe we incorporated our own version of home economics and life skills.
Yes, i took Home Economics in 9th grade. I am now 68. I loved it. I am so enjoying your videos and love trying all your recipes. I am now grinding my own wheat. I don't want to leave the kitchen. It is my happy place.
Yes...remember well Home ec. THIS CLASS IS NEEDED SO BADLY..ALONG WITH CLASS CALLED AG CLASS.
Not only did I take the class in 7th grade (54 years ago) I also was a part of FHA (Future Homemakers of America). I learned things I still remember about measuring and cooking. In my 20’s I worked with a group of girls in Jr. High and High School and taught them about budgeting food, shopping, cooking, and other things they needed to know. Many were from foster homes and would be moving out at 18. I’m so glad I was able to pass on what I learned in home economics to them.
I had Home Ec in 7th grade, and a sewing class in 8th grade. We also had shop class where we did woodworking, Pottery Etc. I sure wish they did that now
Yes, I took Home Ec in high school. I am 81 years old and it was one of my favorite classes.
I took Home Ec - thank u Jesus because I married right after high school and had a baby in our 2nd year and had learned child development. Whew🎉
Yes, I took Home economics. It taught me the basic principles of sewing and how to balance a checkbook!
I’m going to be 65 on Saturday and I did take home economics in junior high. I loved it.
I am 62 and took home economics when I was a senior. Although I didn't learn to sew very well, I did learn a lot of other things that still help me today in building our homestead. My husband and I have a small farm and we raise our own beef. We recently harvested one of our black angus beef and wow, what a blessing. We also have chickens and again, what a blessing to have our own eggs. I appreciate your channel so much and thank you for all you do...God bless you dear.....Sherri-Idaho
Yes! I was in 8th grade. I still have the apron I made from an old sheet. Cooking was also part of it.
It's a shame they no longer teach home economics in school. I learned many things that I still use 50 plus years later.
I loved home economics. It should be compulsory.
I’m almost 50 & I took Home Economics in junior high. I absolutely loved that class!
Home Ec in junior high in Ohio. I loved it! Cooking and sewing were taught.
Thank you!! I took home economics in the 7th grade and loved it!! They never should have gotten rid of it.
I loved taking Home Ec. I think I had it in 9th grade. We had to learn to cook and sew. We also had to do a “project.” I refinished an old Deacon’s Bench, I still have it today. Great video❤
Not only did I have home economics, but I had parents who lived through the depression. They knew how to economize and never spent more than they earned. Such a simple principal. It has served me well throughout my life!
Girls took home ec and the boys took shop.
Believe it or not, in Southern PA we still have Home Ec available in HS. Also, I’m very excited & interested in learning about home remedies, especially for sinuses or allergies! 🤗
Thank you ❤
I took home ec in 7th, 8th and 9th grade. Even my hubs had one year of home ec! They really need to bring back these practical courses in school!!
I took Home Economics in 8th grade. Basic sewing, cooking and even how to balance a check book…great skills to learn!
I took Home Ec in high school and I loved it!
I loved Home Ec, I had it from 8th grade thu 12th, I remember getting an F in the class because I told the teacher that only lazy people use cake mixes, lol.. I had never heard of such a thing since we learned to cook and bake all from scratch…what a great memory, lol
I had home economics in junior high and again Sr. High. My mom was also an home economics teacher so training never really stopped.
Wonderful video. I can’t wait for your videos about apothecary 🎉
Thank you Mary
I make bread, mayo, yogurt, flour, tortillas all bread like products, granola, herbs, salsa and tomato products and broth. I want to try soap and candles in the future.😊
Home Ec wasn't offered when I was in school, but my husband (same age as me) had it offered to him in junior high....
I had home ec in high school
Yes took Home Ec, loved it!
Mary Rose I did the discard sourdough bread recipe I got from your channel on the souptember on the 16th I made a loaf today and thank you so much easy and so soft and tasty thank you again
Yes i had Home Ec class in school. It was one of my favorite classes. I learned so much in that class.and had wonderful teachers also.
Yes! I am 73, I do remember home-Ec. Well. Too bad it is not offered any longer as I do believe it is needed badly in today’s world.
Yes, I took home ec
yes I had Home Ec as well!
Great tips! Val C
We had Home Ec in 7th, 8th, 9th, and 10th grades. One of the things we did was make homemade yogurt.
I did take home ec and I loved it❤
Great advice! Thanks ❤
Very helpful information, thanks! ❤
I took the home economics class and loved it. Great video, so much good advice. Thank you.
Yep, loved home ec!! Great video!
Helpful tips! Thanks 👍🏻.
We also learned child care in home ec.
Yes I think so
We had home economics in high school. The girls went for half of the year and the boys had shop. Then for the other half of the year the girls and boys switched.
Yes! I took home economics. I loved it❤❤❤❤
Your info is great, but not so great is many of us have No space to do any of this, but it’s good info for those who can store and build up,
Cricket
Love your videos
I also took home Ec
We had Home Ec, but I never took it. Luckily, my mom taught us cooking & sewing, but I do wish I'd learned the economy part.
I took home ec when I was in 9th grade.
I went to college to learn all the basics about fiber arts and thought being a home economics teacher! So sad they don’t teach it anymore
I took a sewing class in 7th grade. I had home economics in high school.
My mom said she used to take the collars and sleeves off my dads work shirts and reversed them so they would last longer. That so impresses me to this day. I think of that when I mend the socks that my dog snacks on. My friends make fun of me for this. Just buy new ones. Nope!
What is your secret to defrosting baked goods. I have tried on the counter but the bread or whatever is soggy. Then I took it out of the wrapping and it was hard. Help please.
I have found the best technique is to let it start to defrost on the counter for maybe an hour and then in the fridge to slow it down. They don't see to get soggy at all for me doing this.
Yes, loved it
We weren't offered any home EC. RUclips has become my home EC as a 40 something year old.
Yes ❤ thank you for teaching us, schools are government indoctrination to be employees . We need to teach our daughters to be keepers at 🏡 , 6 year being keeper at home and I love it, the Lord has bless us with fruitful Bussines, the Lord always provides.❤
I am kinda fearful of refrigerator
Pantry. I decided to focus on canned, dehydrated and freeze dried pantry. Based on my pantry failures.
Yes I took Home Ec. Why did it go away.😢
I would love to learn apothecary. 🥰
Home Economics…my favorite class in high school…5 years! I’d planned to major in that in college but that wasn’t God’s plan for me. I’m a great seamstress as a result.
I took home economic in jr high.
Great ideas! What is they name of the meat farm you talked about? Thanks!
Fed from the farm.
Hi, Mary, thank you for sharing with us. One question, is, I once bought alot of rice and stored it in big pickle jars. It was not much longer there were some little bugs and I threw it away. Why would that happen?
Sometimes dried food comes from the store unfortunately with the eggs. One thing you can do is to freeze your grains for a few days and then take them out and store them. This kills any eggs.
I had home ec, great! Can I ask what kind of generator you have for freezer?
😃🥰
Mary, do you do dehydrated food as well?
Yes, I dehydrate several veggies, herbs, and fruits.
Mary do you buy Real Salt in a large quantity? Where do you buy it? I did take home ec and I’ve taken a 2 year college course to be a certified cook. I wished I’d have learned in that about milling grains! Thank you
Yes, I buy 10 pound bags from Amazon. We go through it so fast!
Where do you buy all your in bulk stuff?
I buy a lot of my grains from Pleasant Hill Grains. I also order from Bread Beckers. I have ordered my milk and salt from Amazon.
Yes! I took home economics. I loved it❤❤❤❤