Did you know that Home Economics includes practical life skills, responsible choices about energy use and household waste, and your decisions on topics like nutrition, clothing care and repair, consumerism and household management?
As interest grows in gardening, baking, thrifting and making as popular hobbies and meaningful well-being practices, this session will tap into a broader resurgence of home economics values: self-reliance, practical skills, ethical living and community connection.
Dr Jay Deagon, a renowned educator and researcher in home economics, will explore the emotional and social dimensions of personalised gift-giving. She will share how sustainable practices can support wellbeing, both personal and collective, and offer practical strategies for low-impact gifting.
Come along to gain:
- Fresh ideas for handmade gifts, festive crafts and low-impact traditions you can try at home
- Encouragement to roll up your sleeves, explore your creativity and try something new with simple, achievable ideas
- A new perspective on home economics — its history, relevance and power to shape everyday life.
