Dimensions
121 x 166 x 18mm
Home Economics reintroduces readers to all Grandma's thrifty tips, down-home know-how, honest-to-goodness advice, and delicious recipes. Modeled on and compiled from vintage home-ec textbooks, this adorable guide contains everything needed to whip up and keep up a happy and healthy home life. Things like how to spend and save wisely; what makes a healthy meal; how to eliminate germs effectively; why good manners matter; how to fix tears and stains; what, when, and how to clean-naturally! How to preserve foods and resources; why giving back is essential and so much more! So step aside Mrs. Cleaver. Back off Stepford wives. This is real home economics that everyone can be proud to know. It's the art-and science-of housekeeping! Background on the renewed home-ec movement: Gone are home ec's negative connotations of gender-reinforcing tasks and outdated roles. Today's feminists and scholars recognise the scientific origins of the home-ec movement and celebrate it as a legitimate discipline that teaches people about the things of everyday life: human growth and development, personal behaviour, housing and environment, food and nutrition, apparel and textiles, and resource management. It empowers consumers to make sound decisions and enjoy a healthy, productive, and more fulfilling life. And isn't that something we all need?
