The Spokane Home Ec Club
Each Home Ec Club gathering follows the same cozy format:
• Learn and enjoy a healthy seasonal recipe
• Practice a practical home skill
• Connect with others interested in building a healthier, more resourceful home life
No experience needed — just bring yourself and a willingness to learn!
This session explores co-ownership as a path to affordable homeownership, examining how pooling resources with others can open doors that solo buying can't. Members discuss the practical realities of shared property — from financing to logistics — to weigh whether co-buying fits their own path forward.
As the holidays bring rich food and full schedules, this class focuses on eating clean without sacrificing seasonal joy, paired with hands-on gift making. Members leave with strategies for healthier holiday eating and handmade gifts ready for the season.
Practice preserving the season's harvest while learning to craft homemade remedies that support the immune system through the colder months ahead. The class covers practical preservation techniques alongside simple, natural remedy-making — skills that turn seasonal abundance into year-round wellness.
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
2026 Home Ec Club Workshops
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