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A Step-by-Step Guide to Growing Your Own Cinnamon from Scratch Cinnamon is a beloved spice that adds warmth and depth to many dishes, from sweet baked goods to savory curries. While most cinnamon comes from Sri Lanka, it’s possible to grow your own cinnamon tree and enjoy fresh cinnamon in …

14 Fire Pits You Can Make Yourself One of my all time favorite outdoor activity to do in the summer (well any time of the year really ) is to invite my friends and family over, and gather around the fire pit. They’re great for making s’mores and they give …

A Guide to Growing Sprouts in a Jar Growing sprouts in a jar is an easy and inexpensive way to add fresh and healthy ingredients to your meals. Sprouts are packed with nutrients and are easy to digest, making them a great addition to salads, sandwiches, and other dishes. In …

How to Make a Tea Cup Planter Out of Old Tires Repurposing old tires is a great way to give them a new lease of life, and what better way to do that than by turning them into a charming tea cup planter? With just a few simple steps, you …

Herbs and Plants That Will Lower Your Blood Pressure Naturally Heart disease and stroke are two of the most common and fatal conditions, and both are caused by high blood pressure. While many of us suffer from the negative effects of a sedentary lifestyle and a less than ideal diet, …

Grocery Sales Cycles – When Do Things Go on Sale? Did you know that groceries go on sale following a cycle?  It’s a little known secret that those who are serious about couponing understand. Serious couponers create databases for their regular grocery prices to follow the sales to save the …

How to Make Your Own Acorn Crochet: A Step-by-Step Tutorial Crochet is a wonderful hobby that allows you to create beautiful and functional items with just a hook and some yarn. If you’re looking for a fun and easy DIY project to try out, why not give acorn crochet a …

Crochet Ice Cream Cone Pattern: A Sweet Treat You Can Make Yourself Crocheting is a great way to unwind, relax and tap into your creative side. It’s also a lot of fun to make cute and whimsical items like crochet ice cream cones. The best part? You can make them …

30 Easy Crock Pot Recipes for Busy Weeknights In our fast-paced lives, it’s often a challenge to prepare healthy, homemade meals on busy weeknights. That’s where slow cookers come to the rescue! Slow cooker recipes are not only time-savers but also ideal for those who want to avoid processed meals. …

How to Pick the Firewood that Puts Off the Most Heat As winter creeps closer, you might wonder what wood is the best for heating and burning to keep your house toasty warm. The best results and more heat per wood volume come from burning the highest density, or heaviest, …

24 Things You Can Cook In A Waffle Iron Turns out your that the humble waffle maker can do a lot more than just make waffles. Many foods cook beautifully in a waffle maker, especially bready, doughy, and eggy ingredients. Did I mention bacon? Yes, bacon, too. Just make sure …

12 Foods that People Mistakenly Refrigerate Modern life cultivates in most of us an ingrained reflex to preserve food using refrigeration. We preserve food in other ways too, of course, such as the food industry’s reliance on chemical “preservatives.” And, much like the use of preservatives, refrigeration has its pros …