As we enter the holiday season, our thoughts can easily be driven to look exclusively for the deep savings in sales and promotions. Even if that’s the case for you, we’d like you to consider creating opportunities to perform acts of kindness to friends and strangers alike. Below, you’ll find some wonderful ideas for service […]
Compost is more than simply piles of scraps from the kitchen table. In fact, if it doesn’t have green clippings, dry browns (like dried leaves), and microorganisms, then it’s not going to break down to the ideal compost for your garden. The videos provide excellent tutorials on making your own compost. How to Make Compost Make […]
Compost barrels are an excellent way to produce your own compost for your garden and yard. After reviewing dozens of designs, instructions, and videos, this video from Homesteadonomics is my favorite. It’s super easy to build, minimal parts list, no intensive labor, and a leaves you with a good looking composting tumbler. For this project […]
Pumpkin milk hasn’t gone on sale yet, but just about everything else “pumpkin” you can think of is being sold EVERYWHERE. So, to celebrate this cool cultivar, we’re sharing three easy-peezy pumpkin-centric recipes. 1. Pumpkin Spice Energy Balls 2. Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies The BEST Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies 3. Pumpkin Soup Recipe for Crock […]
Fall’s here…let the games begin! Summer was fun and now that the kids are back-to-school, we’ve got to keep them playing and learning. The following games are great for boosting creativity and promoting positive interaction among siblings. These easy crafts will entertain the kids for a while and if your kids are like mine, they […]
If you’ve got the itch for starch, here are a couple of potato videos, potatoes in trash cans and sweet potatoes in containers. Potatoes don’t really get as much notoriety unless they’re fried or stuffed. Spuds are a: • Great source for vitamin B6, C, potassium • Food free of cholesterol, fat, and sodium • […]
This top-ten list was really helpful…I don’t plan on moving into a yurt like these folks did, but I did appreciate their tips. Very practical tips on heating, solar, lighting, water, wood, etc. I thoroughly enjoy their positive approach to sharing their experience. I know I’ve romanticized about doing what they’ve done…but my wife isn’t […]
Homemade butter. On homemade bread. Oh, and homemade jam. Now, THAT’s bliss! I came across this product while looking for cool gadgets on Pinterest. Priced under $30, I might have to pick one or two up. But, I will admit that I fully intend to adapt it to connect to my power drill. Why spend […]
Here’s a fast-and-easy way to freshen and clean your kitchen garbage disposal with only one natural ingredient and without having to use harsh chemicals. • At least 2 quarters of a Fresh Lemon peel Steps Place a couple of quarters of your lemon peel into the disposal. Turn on the faucet & start running water into […]
As a somewhat new resident of Houston, Texas (almost four years new), I’ve yet to personally experience the severity that comes with a hurricane touching down. With so many companies selling hurricane proof shutters, doors, windows, etc., I thought I’d watch a few videos and read up a bit on what I can do myself […]
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