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So you enjoy fresh yellow squash from the garden? Here's a way to savor this summer delicacy year round, and save money, too. Freezing your extra yellow squash will stretch the value of your...
Easily and affordably construct a square foot garden.
If you are like me, you have a junk mail in your home dated back to at least a year ago. Our junk Mail is constantly being moved from one place to another,in your home with the silent promise of,...
Banana peppers are easy to grow and even easier to freeze. By freezing your excess supply, you can enjoy homegrown peppers in the winter, and save money by not buying them out-of-season. Add...
One of the easiest trees to grow from seed is the avocado. You can even grow it in a flowerpot. Given proper exposure to sunlight, you can keep it as a houseplant. Here's how.
Are you living on a tight budget? Does there never seem to be enough money to take your special someone out for dinner or for a movie? Is your budget too tight for you to save money? If you find...
How many times have you toiled and nurtured your garden only to find those pesky slugs and snails have invaded and destroyed all the fruits of your labor. Here is a simple, organic, non-chemical,...
Learn how to make your own glass cleaner and save money. Most people never consider making their own home made glass cleaner. For streak free, clean, shiny windows homemade glass cleaner works...
This is a very quick and easy Valentine's Day project. Even the smallest of children can help make this treat. Watch out - mine is missing some of the ingredients. Have a very Happy Valentine's...
Flying has become a "hassle" for both passengers and security personnel. Learn how to reduce the frustration to both parties.
Setting up a lemonade stand is an all-American profit maker for kids. Here's how to make the best of the business.
One of the easiest ways to garden is Container Gardening. There is nothing like growing your own strawberries. Store bought strawberries have no taste or sweetness compared to the mouth-watering...
Spring is nearly here and with it comes spring cleaning. Here’s something that will perk up your carpets and leave a great scent. The baking soda absorbs odors and the herbs lightly scent it.
Don't you just hate it when you go to use your brown sugar only to find it is hard as a rock? Here is an easy solution to soften up your brown sugar without it costing you a thing! This is a...
My percentage is based on what I'd seen during testing of how not to tear up. Watching the Food Network the other night gave me some great info to chopping an onion and avoiding the tears. They...
Never again find that you have no onions for that special recipe. Live in a cold climate, that's ok. Live in a small apartment, that's ok. Grow them on your kitchen table. Your potted onions...
Recently, I visited a local South Dakota winery and tasted my first "Wine-a-Rita" made with black current wine. It was wonderful! So, I asked for the recipe and of course bought several...
Pop! Your favorite eyeshadow has just crumbled into little bits. How do you fix broken eyeshadow? You might be surprised how easy it can be with just a few of these tricks that professional...
Cut your energy cost and make tea harnessing the power of the sun. It is surprisingly fast, easy and delicious!
You don't have to spend a lot of money to get a really good exfoliator. In fact, you probably have all of the ingredients in your own kitchen! I'll teach you how to make a brown sugar (and then...
For a few years now I've been planting spinach on my back patio. Ever since the scare over spinach I won't buy it in the store. I'm going to share with you how to have fresh spinach all summer long.
Do you ever need just a little bit of buttermilk for your homemade recipes and you don't have the time or inclination to make a run to the local grocer? If you follow these easy directions, you...
Give a thoughtful gift of healthy baby greens. This easy-to-make container garden will provide home grown lettuce for weeks of daily harvesting.
Tis the season for cookies and friendly gatherings! Why not hold a cookie swap this year!? Everyone will come with batches of their favorite cookies and exchange them for other guest's creations!!...
Desert plants make the perfect garden for those lacking a green thumb. Plantings in a container will thrive with very little water in a sunny window or outside on the sunny patio. These drought...
Those little red bumps you get on your arms. That rough dry patch of skin. They are annoying and probably don't really match a nice summer top. But it is nothing a good scrub won't fix.
Here is the perfect recipe to give to yourself or as a gift. It will leave skin feeing soft and moisturized. It is a great sugar scrub. The recipe is the same for whatever size container you use....
Picture the guy in the movie out in the desert dying of thirst. It's hot and dry and he's parched with no oasis in sight. It's possible to make your own water when there's none available. It...
A mobile garden is actually just a different way of viewing container gardening. This method is perfect for apartment dwellers with small patios/decks or homeowners with small yards. It is also...
When one thinks of the month of May, they think of old fashion lilacs. This particular lilac has large fragrant flowers and is available in the shades of lilac, purple, and red. Plant the...
My son loves the fruit flavored creamed honey we buy at the farmers market during the summer. But what do you do when summer is over? It is possible to make your own creamed honey at home, but it...
Summertime is a great time for outdoor entertaining. You can dress up your picnic table with a centerpiece made of icy votive holders. Choose to make an icy votive holder with slices of fresh...
Scuppernongs are a type of grape that grow on a vine and usually are ripe for picking August through September. Known for their sweet flavor they are used in making jellies and wines but a...
Have you ever ran out of pancake mix and wanted pancakes, dumplings, short cake or biscuits. Here is a homemade mix that you can make and use as a substitute for the mix you buy in the store. It...
Sage is more than just a spice for preparing poultry. Did you know that sage improves your memory and helps you concentrate better. It also stimulates your brain and relieves mental exhaustion. ...
If a monkey can figure out how to crack a coconut open, so can you! While it might be fun to throw coconuts at your enemies or balance on top of them, nothing beats cracking one open. Except for...
This method for growing incredible organic container tomatoes on your balcony or porch uses little known “beyond organic” methods for boosting tomato growth, but it can cost relatively little. The...
This article will give an easy way to make jewelry, especially diamonds, look brand new. I personally use this method and find it to make my diamond earrings shine like new when finished. Let me...
Antiperspirant kills odour causing bacteria on your skin. Most commercial antiperspirant contains laboratory engineered aluminium and silver compounds, plus a whole bunch of artificial fragrances...
Do you constantly throw away your plasticware because you just cannot get the stains out? Well, these tricks may help you keep the plasticware that you have and save you some money too.
Food spoilage is always a concern when taking different foods in an ice chest. Whether it be meat or condiments, food safety is an issue. How do you keep your food items cold and safe? This is a...
Every gardener knows the benefits of using compost. Many people have their own composting bins in their yard for the benefit of their garden. Not everyone has the room for a compost bin. Gardeners...
Not every gift has to be expensive to be special, and something that you made yourself can be even more meaningful and heartfelt than something you bought in the store.
Having flowers blooming indoors during the cold winter months can bring life and color to a normally dreary time. Forcing bulbs to bloom inside is not that difficult and can even be accomplished...
Ornamental grasses are beautiful, easy maintenance and versatile. They come in various hues, shapes and sizes and look great in any type of landscape. You’ll find them in urban lots and rural...
Strawberries are easy to grow and in a container. Anyone can grow strawberries, even if you live in an apartment you can grow your own fresh tasty strawberries. Homegrown strawberries taste...
Do you not have room for a large garden? Do you just have a little space but would like to have garden fresh vegetables? Maybe a container garden is just for you.
Ahhh, the thrill of summer. For some lovers of ice cream, summertime could be the most glorious time to eat it. In this article are three cautions and methods to use when purchasing ice cream from...
Have you ever noticed how much change piles up at the bottom of your purse, or is scattered on the laundry room floor? Have you ever tried counting that change throughout a week, a month, or a...
The season that we call fall is the perfect time to not only address your spring bulbs in your yard but it’s also time to plant your bulb’s in containers. If you enjoy gardening then you will...
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