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This is a beautiful centerpiece that will last all through Fall and The Thanksgiving Holiday! If you have a square or round table, start with a round wooden bowl. If you have a rectangular or...
Riding a broom is not easy, but with the high gas prices, it is something worth learning to do.
So you wanted to be a wine connoisseur, but, admittedly, you haven’t a nose that can distinguish a wine bouquet from a floral bouquet, or a palate that can discern a Chardonnay from a Beaujolais ...
Do you suffer from sinus pressure and sinus headaches? Here is a way to help relieve your sinus pressure and pain.
Winter has arrived with a vengeance! If you have plants that are at risk because of the sudden extreme cold, here's how to protect some the inexpensive way, without springing for those expensive...
Fall is such a refreshing time! The heat is gone from summer, the air is crisp, and we like seeing the scenes that people put in their yards for Fall. They make you smile when you go by. It's a...
Do you want your child to drink more water but just can’t get them to? It takes 12 tastes of something new in order to change your tastes. Hopefully you already give your child water so that it...
If you're wondering what to do with all those fabric odds and ends you have lying around, this is the project for you! Read on to find out how to use those scraps to make fabric beads that will...
Congratulations! You've grown a great patch of carrot this year. You actually got them to grow, you fought off the carrot fly and you now have a whole garden bed full of carrots that you plan to...
The classic southern libation is the Mint Julep. In America, the julep dates back to the Colonial Period when it was first introduced in the great southern states of Virginia, Kentucky, North...
Cob is a fantastic natural building material that is way stronger than you think! Uses include outdoor or indoor benches, earthen ovens, outbuildings on your property or even as the walls of your...
If you collect Hasbro's My Little Ponies, then you know that their pretty pony hair doesn't stay that way for long, sometimes even being crimped right out of the box. Here are steps to put some...
The recession has us all searching for ways to save money, but that doesn’t mean the kids don’t want to go our trick-or-treating or that they should miss out on the fun of dressing up. With a...
I love the taste of strawberries, but I do not like to bite into the hard core. There is an easy way to hull a strawberry without even cutting it. This trick preserves the shape of the berry so...
Many people would like to be more self-sufficient. What that means, exactly, varies greatly from person to person. It can be a challenge to know where to even begin. If some form homesteading is...
Warm weather is finally on it's way for those of us who've had to deal with a long winter. What better way to celebrate than to enjoy a sweet rum cocktail on the deck or in the sun? Here are...
Straw bale houses are beautifully unique green living spaces. These homes can often be built up to 50 percent cheaper than conventional buildings. Additionally, the homes retain their resale...
These steps are directed toward coloring icing with liquid food coloring, however, the theory in mixing will carry to other projects where you need to mix food coloring to create a specific color...
Air pressure is a very important and interesting concept. This activity is one that deals with air pressure and how it can be used to either force the water out or hold it in.
You know the new cups that are very popular right now, the ones with a permanent straw sticking out of the top? They're super convenient, save a lot of waste, and save money too - since you can...
Anyone can compost. It is simple and easy.
This article will explain the steps to create easy and beautiful cinnamon air fresheners for your home. You can make them most any shape or size.
Buying food in bulk can be a great way to save money, however there are those times you bought a chicken or even just put up left overs - when you get it out it's useless because of freezer burn. ...
Straw hats are not just fashion friendly; they help to protect your face from the sun's rays. You can dress a straw hat in very little time, changing the looks to compliment your mood.
When making a homemade water filter, it is important to have the right materials readily available. A homemade water filter can easily and inexpensively be made, and it can help to serve your...
If you have a desk or counter where people need to borrow a pen - whether they're signing in, doing paperwork, or just signing a credit cards slip - people will walk off with your pens. You can...
Paint straw furniture you have on hand, or find at a yard sale, and give new life to your space. Straw furniture is inexpensive, and painting a few pieces for your home can give a great splash of...
Every gardener knows a good compost pile will help their garden grow from all the rich nutrients the compost provides. To insure your compost breaks down properly and in a timely manner there are...
So what if it's fall. Down here in Texas it stays hot until November. Here's an easy and fun way to cool off, just like my Mom taught me.
With the cost of energy sky rocketing more and more people are looking for alternative ways of reducing their energy costs as well as helping care for the environment. Pioneers were great at...
It can cost a fortune to get your teeth white. We are born with naturally white teeth, yet there are many things that will stain your teeth that you will come across during the course of your...
Straw hats come in different styles, but are usually worn for informal occasions during the warmer seasons. Keep yours in top shape by following these steps.
Those of us who live in northern climates know how difficult it can be to stay on top of picking up dog poop when the weather is freezing and awful outside. Not to mention how gross it is when you...
Ever heard the sound of running water only to discover it was your toilet running and for how long? It's anybody's guess. I will show you a couple of things you can do to stop your toilet from...
Cob is an ancient building material that is composed of sand, earth high in clay, straw, and water. These materials are mixed together by hands and feet to form a mud that when dry, is nearly as...
Fruit Flies are those annoying little flies that are so small it pointless to even try to hit them with a fly swatter. They are found by compost plies, in your plants, and anywhere you have some...
Saving leftover wine is tricky because air will turn the wine into vinegar in a day or two. Here's a simple way of saving leftover wine.
Looking for a meaningful and fun homemade gift idea for this years gift giving? Then this idea is for you! This easy and child friendly idea was passed down from my mother to myself to be used...
Eat? With braces? Yes, it can be done. Having dental braces does make dining a little more complicated (especially for children) but with a little practice, anyone can do it...and you will be...
Children must deal with transition after transition. Some changes in their adorable little lives might be more difficult than others. Introducing them to water , that boring clear drink without...
This style of cake is so easy to make! And its a great hit at all the events. Yet, simple enough to serve for the family table as a special treat!
Crystals: They glitter, have different shapes and come from different things. Following is an experiment you and your children can do together making salt crystals!
Easy and simple way to make a barometer so you can predict the weather. A great science project and a nifty way to learn about air pressure and its correlation to weather.
Using freezer bags to separate meat is a great way to save money. Bulk meats can save lots of money, but can easily go to waste with freezer burns. By removing the air from the freezer bag will...
If you are serious about cultivating mushrooms, you will want to prepare your own blocks of growing medium from scratch. Here's how to get started.
Adobe is one of the most ancient and widely used building materials. Adobe is a sun-dried mud that has great energy saving qualities. Adobe houses are good structures for warm climates with low...
Going green is always a good idea. With the effects of human activity taking their toll on our planet, many are reverting to the most eco-friendly materials available. The ease of making earth...
Paper beads? Didn't we all make them when we were in elementary school? Well, some of us did and some of didn't. This are great ways to recycle all of our old newspapers or magazines for...
Urinary Incontinence is a condition most women experience sometime in their life. Most doctors recommend Kegel exercises, and/or medications to control the condition. I discovered a simple...
The Mind Eraser is an easy cocktail to make. If drank right, it lives up to its name. It will be made in layers, and is intended to be drank from the bottom through a straw.