Home Economics was something you either loved (food), hated (science) or just didn't bother with.
And while the words Home Ec generally bring up connotations of whisks, scones and burnt oven mitts, it's so much more than that. The subject essentially teaches you how to be an adult, helping you keep your body, money and life in order.
We took a look through a Leaving Cert book on the subject to see what we could find; see if you learn yourself anything new.
Finally, a way to check them before you throw them in and ruin everything.
Cue lots of strange facial expressions next meal time...
Don't stray from this flawless method.
Phew, it had all just been a guessing game up until now.
Who knew?
Oh.
Wait, what?
What is this life-changing book of magic?!
Even when you're heavily pregnant.
Standard weekend.
Get some sleep the night before, that's all we're saying.
Until it wrinkles.
What?
Pretty much.
It is in fact, quite the opposite.
FINALLY.
Useful.
Look alive, people. This is IMPORTANT.
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