The Spokane Home Ec Club
This home economics class blends practical skills, creativity, and cultural wisdom to support health and resilience during the winter months. Participants will learn 10 versatile uses for tea as a holistic remedy, explore wintertime wellness practices, and create art inspired by seasonal care and home traditions. We’ll also dive into the history of home economics in Spokane, tracing its roots in community, self-reliance, and shared knowledge, and discuss the future of home ec and its role in rebuilding health, connection, and culture today. Attendees will leave with a practical toolkit for holistic winter remedies—plus a handmade gift to add to their home first-aid kit, ready to use all season long.
This hands-on home economics class focuses on practical mending skills and mindful clothing care. Participants are encouraged to bring at least one item from their “mend pile” at home to work on together. You’ll learn how to mend a sock, identify different textiles and how to properly care for them, and gain confidence extending the life of your clothes. We’ll also host a “trade blanket” for winter and spring clothing, inviting a good old-fashioned clothes swap to support sustainable fashion and community sharing. If the mood strikes, we’ll wrap things up with a casual fashion show to celebrate repaired, traded, and re-loved pieces—because sustainability should be practical and fun.
This practical home economics class is all about saving time, money, and energy while eating well. Participants will learn nutrition basics, five simple ways to preserve fresh food, and how to meal plan on any budget—whether you’re cooking for one or feeding a full household. We’ll break down cost-effective strategies that make healthy eating realistic and sustainable, and everyone will leave with a ready-to-go freezer meal to take home. Bring your calculators and your appetite—this class proves good food doesn’t have to be expensive.
This home economics class connects smart money management with thoughtful home design to support every stage of family life. Participants will explore real-world budget examples for households of all sizes, gain home design and layout ideas from real estate professionals, and learn practical strategies for reaching financial goals—whether you’re planning your next move, remodeling, downsizing, or building long-term stability. The focus is on aligning finances and space with how you actually live, so you can step confidently into the next chapter of your home life.
What topic of Home Economics do YOU think is worth studying today?
Nutrition & Food Preparation
Understanding balanced diets, meal planning, food safety, cooking skills, and sustainable food choices.Household Management & Organization
Budgeting time and resources, cleaning systems, maintenance basics, and running an efficient home.Personal & Family Finance
Budgeting, saving, credit, debt management, insurance, taxes, and long-term financial planning.Textiles, Clothing & Sewing
Clothing care, mending, sewing, fabric knowledge, and sustainable fashion practices.Child Development & Parenting
Physical, emotional, and cognitive development; caregiving; education; and family dynamics.Health, Wellness & Self-Care
Physical health, mental health, stress management, hygiene, and healthy routines.Consumer Education & Decision-Making
Smart purchasing, understanding advertising, contracts, warranties, and ethical consumption.Housing & Interior Design
Home safety, ergonomics, design principles, accessibility, energy efficiency, and comfort.Interpersonal Relationships & Communication
Conflict resolution, emotional intelligence, family communication, and community engagement.Sustainability & Home Ecology
Resource conservation, waste reduction, food systems, environmental impact, and resilient living.
Check out this “Food Buying” Home Economics training video from 1950!
Home Ec in the 21st Century
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