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MEANING OF FEEDING HABITS Feeding or eating habits are your everyday patterns of eating. It involves the tendency to reach out for foods whenever you are hungry. These habits vary… Read More »HEALTHY FEEDING AND EATING PRACTICES
DEFINITION AND MEANING OF GOOD POSTURE Posture means keeping the natural balance of the body aligned. It is the way the body parts are held up or carried when we… Read More »GOOD POSTURE AND EXERCISE
Human beings grow two sets of teeth. The first is the milk or temporary teeth (during childhood) These are 24 in number. They loosen and fall out. They are replaced… Read More »THE TEETH, HANDS AND FEET
The skin is the outer covering of the body. It performs a very important function, it is necessary to understand the structure of the skin and how to take care… Read More »STRUCTURE OF THE SKIN
THE NOSE AND EAR The nose is the organ of smell. The very top of the nose consists of bone. The rest is made of cartilage, small muscles and skin… Read More »NOSE AND EAR
SRUCTURES, PARTS AND FUNCTIONS OF THE HUMAN BODY The human body is made up of different parts. Some parts are inside the body while others are outside. Some parts of… Read More »THE HUMAN BODY
CAREERS IN HOME ECONOMICS Foods and Nutrition: Nutritionist Food technologist Dieticians Caterers Bakers Food researchers Home Management: Home keepers Welfare workers Teachers Interior decorator Researchers Counsellors Laundry specialist. Clothing and… Read More »HOME ECONOMICS AND NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
DEFINITIONS OF HOME-ECONOMICS Home-economics can also be defined as a field of study which teaches us how to manage ourselves, our resources and our household. It therefore deals with the… Read More »INTRODUCTION TO HOME ECONOMICS
METHODS OF STORING FAMILY CLOTHING Family clothing can be stored in the following storage spaces: A wardrobe or closet A box, suitcase, bags A chest of drawers or shelves. … Read More »CLOTHIING STORAGE
Garments repair involves two methods. They are darning and patching. DARNING: Darning is a method of repairing or mending thin pieces and small holes in garments. This process involves weaving… Read More »CLOTHIING REPAIRS
Household linen is a term used collectively to include a variety of textile articles used in the home. A good supply of household linen is a very necessary item in… Read More »CARE OF FAMILY CLOTHING AND HOUSEHOLD LINEN
USES OF FLOWER IN THE FUNCTIONAL AREAS OF THE HOME Flowers add beauty to the room and also provide a pleasing atmosphere Flowers give soothing effect to the room Flowers… Read More »FLOWER ARRANGEMENT
MATERIALS NEEDED FOR HOUSEHOLD MAINTENANCE Broom Brushes Dusters Mops Dust pans Dust bins Pails Buckets Carpet sweeper Vacuum cleaner. GUIDELINES FOR HOUSEHOLD MAINTENANCE GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR HOUSEHOLD MAINTENANCE Always… Read More »MAINTENANCE OF THE FAMILY HOUSE
Family house is a place usually a building where family members live together as one. In any family house, there are different rooms or areas. Each room or area is… Read More »THE FAMILY HOUSE
A home maker is someone who is responsible for the proper management of the home. A home maker can either be a man or a woman but mostly, a home… Read More »MEANING OF A HOME MAKER
SEWING MACHINE FAULTS, CAUSES AND REMEDIES FAULTS CAUSES REMEDIES 1. Upper thread breaking Machine not properly threaded, needle bent or blunt Thread machine properly check the machine needle and change… Read More »SEWING MACHINE | FAULTS, CAUSES AND REMEDIES
The sewing machine is major sewing equipment. It is very important in successful sewing. There are different types and makes of sewing machines. The following are common types of sewing… Read More »THE SEWING MACHINE
DRESSES FOR DIFFERENT OCCASIONS School clothes Clothes for office work Clothes for household work or activities Clothes for sleeping Clothes for sports, picnics and relaxation Clothes for religious worship Clothes… Read More »DRESSES FOR DIFFERENT OCCASIONS
THE BASIC ELEMENTS OF DESIGN The basic elements of designs are LINE: This refers to the outline of an object or to the obvious lines within it. SHAPE: This refers… Read More »THE BASIC ELEMENTS OF DESIGN OF FABRICS
Reasons for care of clothing To make the clothing last longer. Dirt can damage fabrics To kill any disease-carrying germs and pests in the fabrics To keep the clothes looking… Read More »CARE AND HANDLING OF DIFFERENT FABRICS