Moxy Magazine

Craving some kitchen based activities? Nothing says domestic goddess like learning how to can your own food.

You might have heard tales of pioneer women growing and preserving their own victuals. Fast forward to a more relevant scenario—perhaps your own grandmother filled her kitchen with the smell of boiling berries, while making and canning her own homemade preserves. For some Gen X and Gen Y women, canning has turned from a necessary chore into an enjoyable hobby.

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Though the economy is still far behind its former glory days, female Gen Y job seekers are selective regarding their employment search. Many candidates are considering the availability of advancement opportunities as one of the most important factors when deciding to accept a position. Is this the beginning of a transformation of the U.S. work ethic or simply a case of bratty young professionals?

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“My husband was building a deck and wanted to use his post hole digger, but the handle of the digger broke off,” explains Mary Nellenbeck on Syracuse.com. “A new digger was $19.99; a new handle cost $3.99. But removing the broken handle proved difficult because of rusted bolts.” That’s when it got difficult, according to the Auburn, NY resident. “While he was trying to hacksaw the rusted bolts off, the hacksaw slipped and inflicted a serious gash between his thumb and first finger. The trip to the emergency room ended with nine stitches. New post hole digger without DIY: $19.99. New posthole digger with DIY: $409.99.”

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Stop talking about resolutions and begin taking action to make 2012 your best year to date! Don’t know how? Start a new holiday tradition by ending your empty promises to yourself and beginning to build a better you.

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