Food preservation is essential for extending the shelf life of foods, reducing waste, and keeping our meals safe and nutritious. This post will cover the various methods of food preservation, from freezing and drying to canning and fermenting. Whether you’re looking to save surplus fruits and vegetables, prepare make-ahead meals, or are just interested in…
Ohhh, these bunnies are TOO cute not to be excited about. And because you don’t have to be able to knit to make them, they’re so easy. Just about anyone can make them. Make one, make a dozen, or make them with a group of kids or adults, it doesn’t matter. Just make some Easy…
Looking for a way to save a tiny bit of spring? Try making a Cottonwood Bud Balm! This balm is lovely to have on hand when your hands are dry and chapped from hard work, gardening, cleaning up, stacking wood, and so much more. Also called the Balm of Gilead, this cottonwood salve is so…
It’s that time of year again when you’re contemplating how to clean your screens. Or at least I am, anyway. It’s a good idea to wash your window screens before you put them away OR before you put them on for the summer. Or both. I’ve always wondered how to clean window screens effectively; even when…
Tired of buying food and eventually tossing it out due to poor storage solutions? Then you need this post! We’re talking about building your pantry, storing leftovers, and carrying food with you. Good storage helps stretch your food budget as far as it will go. It’s also essential to reduce the amount of food you…
Recycle all those mismatched extra Easter eggs you don’t know what to do with into really cute Egg Cups. You can use these in a multitude of ways. They’re great for kids, fun in Easter baskets, gift giving and even decorating! Egg Cups from Plastic Easter Eggs I don’t know about you, but I’ve got a…
After a hard day’s work, you might have some muscle aches and pains. If you’re anything like us, then you will definitely have aches and pains. So many aches and pains. Anyway, I digress. You can easily make your own sore muscle rub on those aching muscles. Why make your own when you can just…
