home economics

"In this easy-to-follow guide, kids get tips and tricks for upcycling and reusing old stuff, as well as hands-on activities, fun facts, and insights from professional-grade life hackers who use their problem-solving skills to change the world"--Provided by publisher.

Presents 1,000 tips on a number of subjects.

"[This book] helps you make simple living a reality with . . . cottagecore activities you can enjoy no matter where you live. Whether you're interested in baking pies from scratch, basic sewing and cross stitch, gardening, beekeeping, or making candles and soaps, this book is full of . . . hands-on activities that make it easy . . . to unplug from modern life. Full of step-by-step instructions and homegrown inspiration, you'll find . . . practical ways to enjoy rustic . . . cottagecore activities in your everyday life"--Provided by publisher.

"Whether you're cleaning house, cooking a meal, improving your appearance, or fighting a cold, this . . . guide will help you with natural and simple solutions to your daily tasks requiring only basic--and inexpensive--items with multiple uses that you should . . . keep on hand in your home. Vinegar, baking soda, lemons, duct tape, and beer are just a few of the all-purpose tools you need to eliminate odors, keep your food fresher longer, get rid of pests, increase storage space, de-stress, give yourself a spa treatment, and so much more. With easy-to-follow instructions, you'll discover . . . creative ways to give your home--and yourself--a makeover while saving time and money"--Amazon.com.

"Full of useful advice and practical skills that everyone should know, this comprehensive how-to guide will provide you with the essential knowledge you need to tackle life's everyday challenges. From the little things, like how to boil an egg or treat a blister, right up to the big things, like speaking in public, this . . . little book will arm you with all the skills you need to navigate life in the real world like a pro"--OCLC.

"Discover the sublime pleasure and endless rewards of being self-sufficient. Here's everything you need to know to fix it, cook it, make it, clean it, build it, and sew it yourself. Each title features dozens of essential skills, practical how-tos, and projects, each explained and illustrated with step-by-step instructions, plus relevant charts, sidebars, lists, and handy toolboxes"--Provided by publisher.

A powerful, environmentally-conscious guide to decluttering, saving money and growing a community inspired by the ancient practice of gift economies where neighbors pooled resources includes seven steps to learning how to buy less and give more.

"Cinderella is so busy cleaning and fixing things around the house that she runs out of time to get ready for the ball with her stepsisters. But then her fairy godmother shows up to help the aspiring interior designer and Clementine go to the party"--Back cover.