Home Ec Express

It is June and that means Stone Fruit is coming into season in orchards all across the country! Our favorite little stone fruit of course is the CHERRY! Did you know that besides being delicious, cherries are VERY good for you?? In this week's episode of the Home Ec Express Podcast, learn all about these amazing treats and how to utilize them in our kitchen! The harvest season is short, so don't miss out on getting FRESH CHERRIES in your tummy!

If you watch the news or go on line, the financial and economic status of our country may seem a little scary, but do you know how you avoid feeling alot of the negativity in your own home? Sleep better? Have more PEACE? Getting YOUR Financial House in order! In this week's episode of the Home Ec Express podcast I share why it is so important to stay away from debt and learn to budget.

April 16th is National Mushroom Day! Sometimes the strange looks of mushrooms scare off people from giving them a try . . . for others, eating mushrooms is a culinary adventure! Did you know that they are really nutritious for you too? In this week's podcast, we learn about mushrooms and how they can enhance our diet and our tastebuds.

Baking can be a mystery- especially the CRUST! In this week's podcast, I chat a little bit about pie baking, one of my favorite things to do! I also share the story of one of my dear friends and the birth of her business- The Pie Bar in Long Beach, CA.

If there is one food/ingredient all young people should learn to cook, it is the most Eggs-cellent Egg! Not only are they delicious, but they are also a nutrition power house!

LAUNDRY!  Most people dread having to get all the laundry caught up, however, it is a necessary life skill for the rest of our lives.  Learning how to do laundry correctly is also important for making your clothing look good and last longer.  In this week's episode you will learn the basics of doing laundry and lots of tips and tricks to be successful!

February 26th is National Pistachio day!  Yea!  Let's get crackin and learn about why this little nut is so great!  As mentioned in this week's podcast, there is a You Tube video to go along with this week's podcast with a delicious recipe using our Perfect Pistachios!  

Character traits as part of Home Economics?  Absolutely!  Find out in this week's episode of the Home Ec Express Podcast about how Character and Home Ec are intertwined as well as what discipline is.

This episode I meant to do a few weeks ago . . . but life happens!  It is related to a FB/IG Live that I did mid-January about my master closet.  Feel free to watch it!  So here it is!  The episode on how I make my closet easy to use or "shop"- easy to put your clothes away after laundry!   In this episode I refer to some great resources that have shows on Netflix, but also books, videos, etc

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Jaime has completed her Master Financial Coach training program and is excited to share how financial coaching can be a benefit to you. 

This week we focus on the cooking and nutrition part of the Home Ec umbrella.    Kale is the ingredient focus and you will learn about the best time to harvest it, why it is considered a "Super-Food" and how to incorporate it into your kitchen!  Don't let this funny green vegetable scare you away, give it a try this week!

Home Ec Express is back from our holiday break and we have some HAPPY news to share with listeners!  Besides happy news, this week's topic is an important one!  Many people think it is impossible to eat healthy while on a budget . . . but it is not that hard, if you have been taught!  The week Jaime share great tips on how to get your budget under control and how to eat healthy, save money and have a plan!  

Here we are, the final podcast episode of 2022~  and we are all getting ready for our special holiday season.  It is so easy to get wrapped up with all the busyness and rushing around.  It is so important to make sure our priorities are right, but also that we take a few moments to be quiet . . . reflect . . . remember . . .   So many times we lose focus of what is really important!  Self-care, family relationships and preparing for holidays, meals and guests is all part of the world of Home Economics!

Yes, you should plan out the big meal, but there is so much more that goes into planning out a successful and PEACEFUL holiday season.  Curious?  This episode is full of tips and a little review of how Jaime's first Thanksgiving in Oklahoma turned out.  

It is Thanksgiving Week and being grateful is something that is in the forefront.  But it is part of your character or your family's character?  This week's podcast I share a surprise about the town I moved to in Oklahoma.  Many tips for developing gratefulness in your home and yourself!  Cheers to a beautiful Thanksgiving with your loved ones!

It's my favorite time of the year!  Harvest, Halloween, Thanksgiving and my Birthday!  What represents it best?  The beautiful pumpkins aka winter squash!  In this week's podcast, learn all about the benefits of pumpkin in our diet, how to cook it and preserve it.  Have questions or need a recipe?  Let me know!

Hey y'all!  It has been awhile!  about a month and a half since my last podcast and alot has been going on!  In this week's episode, I thought I would share with you alot of what I have learned through our move from California to Oklahoma.  I have learned alot!

*This episode is not a paid endorsement from PODS

Another category that falls under the umbrella of Home Economics.  There are lots of jobs out there, but do you have the skills to get that job, especially one you really want?  In this week's episode, we touch on applying for jobs, writing a resume and what to know and think about before you go to that interview.  

Apple Season is upon us!  In this week's Home Ec Express podcast, we focus on this one, wonderful ingredient!  Learn about the history and nutritional benefits of this beautiful fruit! 

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!

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!!!

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!

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!

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!  

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.

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!

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.  

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?

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!

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!

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!

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!

It is the 40th Episode!  Wahoo!  This week's episode is about Valentine's Day. . .  Keeping it in perspective and creating traditions!

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!

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!

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 natural treatments that are used in her home.  

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!  

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!

Jaime is back from Thanksgiving break and this week she shares why we should celebrate the apron!

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!

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!

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, smooth hot sauce

1.  Combine ground meat, taco seasoning, cheese, all but 2T tortilla chips in bowl and mix together.  Scoop into wells of mini muffin pan.  With back of scoop, press the meat mixture into pan.  Sprinkle remaining chips

2.  Back in 400 degree oven for 14 minutes

3.  Allow to cool in pan for 3-4 minutes.  With sour cream in the corner of a ziploc bag, pipe into well of each "eyeball".  Top with black olive half and drizzle with hot sauce.  Serve alone or on a plate of greens or guacamole.  Great for a taco salad too!