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From: Janna K. Mauldin Heiner
 

Here is the long-awaited list of ideas for miniclasses that I promised so long ago that nobody probably even remembers.  But just in case...Now, I got this list from our homemaking counselor and some of this stuff means little to me, so if you don't understand it I may not have a clue either. But hopefully it will get lots of even better ideas springing out!

Sewing ideas:  making a pattern from a favorite article of clothing...mending techniques...sewing lingerie...boys' and girls' undies...basic t-shirts...smocking...sewing aids and helps (all those things you oughta know but don't, from the experts who do)...quick and easy knit tops...temple clothes bag...curtain making and hanging...creative sewing and handiwork...learning to read and fit patterns for sewing...sweatshirt jackets...making vests, various kinds, giving them individual touches...kitchen linens...pillows...fancy touches for storebought throw pillows...laundry bag...braided rugs...aprons...trick-or-treat bag...fabric scripture holders...fabric covered scrapbooks/albums...folded star hot pads...what to do with fabric scraps...upholstery and slipcovers...tatting...appliques...cross-stitch...knitting...crocheting...qu ilted wall hangings, pictures, pillows...tied quilts...putting a quilt on and finshing it off...cutting and piecing quilt blocks

Safety ideas:  self-protection...recognizing consumer fraud...accident prevention in the home...teaching children self-protection...first aid survival guide...what parents should know about drug abuse...CPR and first aid...how safe is your family?...keeping children's health records...using the Word of Wisdom as the basis of good health...breast self-exam (with nurse)...practicing good dental hygiene...the relationship between physical health and spiritual development...over-the-counter drugs...preventing and managing osteoporosis...keys to your mental well-being...personal safety (with police officer)...practicing preventative health care...home remedies and first aid for families...making bandages for home first-aid kits...putting together a home/car/purse first-aid kit

Service ideas:  ways to involve our families in community service...becoming acquainted with community resources that could use our help...how to write letters of commendation or complaint...toiletry kits for homeless...bibs for nursing homes...tips for volunteering in the community

Subject: Homemaking ideas, part 2

Cooking ideas--classes in using beans, grains, leftovers...creative salad ideas...pumpkin recipes (a girl my age taught this--101 ways--incredible--I remember the pumpkin-peanut-butter sandwich spread which tasted really good and pumpkin is SO good for you)...breads...potatoes...pastas and sauces...breakfast foods...lunch and snack ideas for the kids...meal planning...perfect pie crust...barbecue cooking (up here that means outdoor grilling)...soups...brown baggers...dutch oven cooking...party foods...cream puffs and fillings...low-fat meals...cooking apples...picnic fare...the incredible biscuit (in the states that's a quick bread)...gingerbread houses...bread bowls and soup recipes...raised doughnuts...all about popcorn...any unusual ethnic cooking (Indian food, Middle Eastern food, African food...)...easy, healthy and fast...clay pot breads...cooking with wild game...cooking with beef...healthy snacks for children...changing nutritional needs...make-ahead mixes...quick meals...101 qays to use zucchini...simple children's recipes...filled cupcakes...dessert night...microwave cooking...cooking as art...hamburger dishes...retaining nutrients during food preparation..."How to Cook a Wolf"  based on the book by MFK Fisher...preventing malnutrition...candy Easter eggs...recipes without prepared foods...mini cheesecakes...dipping chocolate...Easter treats and ideas...garnishing...candy mobiles...mom-and-daughter favorite recipe contest and sampling...holiday ideas cooking tips...monthly classes on ways to use storage items, a different one each month...avoiding waste in the kitchen...cookie exchange...food economy

Learning and knowledge ideas:   journalkeeping...family history...understanding the scriptures...scripture study techniques and methods...personal spiritual growth in any stage of life...family scripture reading ideas...how to use scriptures for answers to problems...making decisions based on Gospel principles...women in the scriptures...principles of the Gospel...preserving photographs and mementoes...spring cleaning and spring cleansing of our hearts...career development...resumes...language study...job skills...surviving unemployment...literacy...continuing our education...photography...photographing children...improving communication skills...music workshop...music appreciation...leading music...reading music...self-esteem...personal appearance...friendshipping...color and personality...wardrobe planning/accessories...PMS and menopause...hair, nail, and skin care...getting kids to take responsibility...getting kids to mind...teaching children manners...books for children...teaching children the scriptures...traveling with kids...camping with kids...local evening or day trips for families...children's nonfiction and history books...motivating children to share home responsibilities...ways to be actively involved in your child's education...discipline without spanking...enriching activities to do with your kids...fun things for kids...

Subject: homemaking ideas part 3

(more learning and knowledge ideas)  armchair exercise...how to motivate yourself...deciphering food labels...enjoying and recording baby's first year...creative/inexpensive dating ideas...tour of D. I....simple mechanics and repairs...women prison (I have no idea what this means, except that we do have a women's prison here--maybe someone had an idea for service there?!)...birthday party and shower ideas...romancing ideas...table setting and centerpieces...organizing a recipe file...holiday party ideas...home repairs...laundry basics and stain removal...mother/daughter modeling show, using Mom's old clothes and year book...mother/daughter baby picture match...family reunions and newsletters...tradition night (sharing family traditions and how to establish them)...accepting and handling adversity...preparing a will...raising children alone...avoiding fraud...missionary prep obstacle course...learning about health, home and auto insurance...life planning...managing time effectively

Family home evening ideas:  sharing fhe lessons amongst the sisters...incresing family unity...using family councils in household management...wise use of television in the family

Money management and budgeting ideas:  putting your financial house in order...balance demands of employment and family...achieving balance in physical, social, emotional, and spiritual aspects...developing personal growth opportunities for mother and children...Laren Lawsen or Don Aslett (insert your local cleaning gurrus here) on cleaning, decluttering and organizing the home...celebrate Christmas without money...budget stretching tips and ideas...budget stretching when financially strapped...how to save at the grocery store...recycle clothing...decorating on a shoestring...shopping wisely...working toward provident living...simple abundance

Illness, aging and grief ideas:  Adjusting to retirement...caring for the elderly...emotional/mental well-being...grandmothering...grandmothering from a distance...developing problem-solving skills...managing stress...helping those who need emotional support...helping patients' families work through stages of illness and grief...learning what hurts and what helps in dealing with the sick...becoming aware of handicaps...caring for the elderly at home...learning to live alone

Subject: Homemaking ideas part 4

gardening ideas:  tabletop bulb garden project...making your own garden stepping stones...gardening...seed collection--saving your own seeds...how to store garden produce...composting...composting with worms...growing and using culinary herbs...growing and using medicinal herbs...gardening with children...pruning trees and bushes...perennials...wildflower gardens...roses...planting and caring for bulbs

More knowledge stuff (this really was trying to be in order but the woman who did it all is computer semiliterate and kind of gave up):  history of bishop or bishopric, or of ward...presentations by those born in other countries, if you have them...conversion stories of same, or of other converts...history of your community...culture night, with presentations on different countries...book reviews...role of women (boy, for this one my list has a man--I'd suggest a woman, myself!)...travelogues...women's movie night

Food storage and preparedness ideas:  cooking with food storage...dry pack canning...learning canning techniques...home production and storage...inventorying family food storage...budgeting regularly for storage items...canning meats...canning classes of all kinds...freezer jams...make own food dryer...storing nonfood items...72-hour-kit item:tuna can burners...preparing for common or likely local emergencies...purifying and storing water...knowing community sources of help in an emergency...preventing accidents...72-hour backpacks--contents--assembling...winter travel safety...48-hour kit...how to be part of the helping

crafts ideas (you knew we were getting to this!):  handmade paper...wallpaper fans...plastic canvas earring holder...restoring furniture and antiques...faux finishes for walls and furniture...seasonal decorations...ceramics...stenciling...paper airplanes...scherenschnitte (cut paper art, very intricate!)...oil painting...scarf tying...decorating t-shirts...easy gifts for Christmas...decoupage...yarn wreath...yarn art...toilet tissue cover...pvc children's chairs (I have the general instructions for this)...pine cone turkey...easter baskets...french braiding and other hair techniques (is this a craft??)...ghost windsock...mop dolls...wooden pieced basket...basket weaving...wheat weaving...barbie doll furniture (I am so glad I have boys!)...glass etching...making lace and ribbon barrettes...cereal candy necklaces...hair bows...bring it and complete it class <G>...kite making...recycling Christmas cards...Christmas advent calendars--wood, fabric, or paper...natural dyes for Easter eggs...simple bookbinding...carving your own rubber stamps...handmade cards and stationery...holiday treat ideas...children's parties...holiday reversible tablecloth/runner...flower arranging...easy cute Halloween costume ideas and fashion show...do pictures on glass and frame them (??)...All-Temple craft night...gift wrapping ideas...callipgraphy...interior decorating...basket making...woodcraft for each season...hair cutting class...Christmas bags...lampshades...tole painting...potpourri making...drying and using flowers

NOW THAT I'VE TYPED THAT ALL IN...Not everything fits as neatly into any given category.  There are, for example, several ideas under Crafts that aren't really crafts.  So, in case some of you have skipped reading it because of anti-crafty prejudice...You might skim it anyway.  Same goes for other categories.

Wow.  What a list.  I contributed a fair amount, and they seem to have thought that if I contributed it I was planning to teach it.  That would be fine for most things, but I think I will pass the kite-making class over to my Hawwaiian neighbors.

Janna