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Christmas Table Centerpiece
Each Christmas, my husband and I host his family for Christmas dinner. We are fortunate that we have a large enough place to host the entire family. I try to create a fun and festive atmosphere by creating unique centerpieces. I have found the most economical way to make a large number of similar centerpieces…
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How to Peel Garlic
I enjoy cooking with garlic because its flavor is unmatched by any other spice. However, the scent can linger on your hands for quite a while. Throughout the years, I’ve experimented with various methods to peel garlic, but unless you use gloves, you’re bound to get the garlic scent on your hands. Perhaps you’ve come…
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Apple Cider Vinegar
I frequently use ACV (apple cider vinegar) in recipes, for cleaning, and in healing mixtures. If you have priced it out recently, its expensive and many may not be able to afford it, which is a shame, it has so many amazing properties and uses. I’ve been intending to make my own ACV for a…
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Homemade Vanilla Extract
A few years back, a friend mentioned that her husband was creating vanilla extract from scratch. I was intrigued, puzzled, and amazed. I had no clue that making extracts at home was possible. After some research, I discovered how simple it was to create. It’s not fast, but certainly easy. The initial piece of advice…
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Fun Snowman Candy Jar
I’m not sure about you, but I absolutely adore a cute snowman. My friend sent me a picture of an adorable “Dollar Tree” snowman and dared me to make one myself. I dedicated an entire Saturday going from store to store to gather all the necessary parts. I managed to find most of them at…
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Quillo – “Quilt & Pillow”
We feel truly blessed to have a wonderful little girl in our lives who lovingly calls us “Nana & Papa”. We affectionately refer to her as “Dandy”, her unique nickname, and she knows exactly who gave her that special name when she hears it. This very special young lady recently turned 5. She loves the…
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Dried Paint on Clothes
For a crafter, this might be one of the most unfortunate events imaginable! However, if you love shopping for new clothes, it might not be so terrible. I have lost count of the number of shirts, pants, shorts, and shoes I’ve ruined with paint. I always think I’m being extremely cautious, only to discover that…
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Homemade Pumpkin Puree
I must admit that I haven’t given much thought to processing my own pumpkin for pies and bars over the years, but as I get older and try to do things from a homemade perspective, this task doesn’t seem that daunting. Time-consuming, yes, but rarely is anything truly good quick. In our area, there’s a…
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Essential Oil Pain Relief for Varicose Veins
Explore natural remedies that can help alleviate common health issues. Embrace holistic living with these simple solutions!
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Homemade Topical Balm
Years ago, I had an ingrown cuticle that got infected, I tried every OTC anti-bacterial gel, ointment, and concoction I could find. Nothing was helping, and I did not want to go to the doctor; I didn’t see any need for another bill that I really couldn’t afford. Back then, our Pastor was associated with…