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6 Ways to Preserve Your Fruit and Vegetable Harvest It’s ok to admit it: canning is not always all it’s cracked up to be. It means a hot kitchen on what will probably be a hot day. It means clamps and jars and tongs and really big pressurizers. It means …

37 RV hacks that will make you a happy camper I have a friend who lives in an RV. Rather than buying a house, he decided he would rather buy an RV and travel the states. Not a bad idea in my book! The only thing he mentioned to me …

6 Home Remedies to Cure Hiccups If you do not know what a hiccup is  then, Hiccups are sudden, involuntary contractions of the diaphragm muscle. As the muscle contracts repeatedly, the opening between the vocal cords snaps shut to check the inflow of air and makes the hiccup sound. Irritation of the …

The 12 Easiest Vegetables To Grow At Home A lot of people, myself included, are growing our own vegetables to beat the credit crunch. And why not? Planting a few seeds in containers, in your backyard or in your garden will yield delicious, organic vegetables – and can save money, …

Homemade Chicken Soup Recipe   Ingredients 3lb whole Chicken 4 Carrots 4 Stalks of celery 1 large onion 1 Teaspoon bouillon granules (optional) Salt and pepper to taste Instructions  Place your chicken into a large pot, add your carrots, celery and onion, cover over with cold water. bring to a …

7 Benefits of Taking Cod Liver Oil Everyday We’ve all heard those stories that our parents or grandparents told about holding their noses while being dosed with cod liver oil. I think many of us may have categorized those with “wive’s tales” and “folk lore.” However, there is more truth to …

18 Natural Ways To Rid Yourself Of Mosquitoes  Natural ways to prevent bites and the potential health risks they pose. Of biting bugs, none are more notoriously annoying than mosquitoes. Not only do they prey on human blood and leave behind itchy red welts, they can also leave behind a …

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Living Better With Lemons: 34 Amazing Uses for a Simple Citrus Fruit We all know the old adage “When life gives you lemons, make lemonade”, but as it turns out, this fantastic fruit has so many more uses than a simple summer refreshment. Of course, lemons can be used in …

Wonderful Witch Hazel – Reasons This Herbal Remedy Should Be In Every Home I recently wrote an article outlining some of the best herbal remedies you should keep handy to cure a number of medical maladies Check it out here, but there is one that deserves an article all its …

Beating Bug Bites: Preventative Care and Natural Treatments for Stings and Bites This time of year, most of us find a lot of reasons to spend more time outside than we would in other seasons. Between family camping trips, cookouts with friends and neighbors, and extra time spent tending to our …

50 Practical Uses for Coca-cola Originally invented in the 19th century as a medicinal cure for hangovers, Coca Cola was simply named for two of its key ingredients, kola nuts and coca leaves (a source of cocaine). The modern formula is kept secret by the Coca Cola Company, but it no …