photo credit: qwrrty One of my favorite holiday activities is baking – and it’s even more fun when I let my kids “help” me out. Sure, it’s messy, it takes twice longer than it should, and sometimes it’s plain chaotic. But it’s really fun! Come on, you can do it too. But before you get […]
Continue readingI love the look of patchwork, but find quilting to be too daunting. Patchwork pillows are a great way to start learning how to create patchwork, and some of the basic skills required for quilting. It’s also a great way to use up fabric scraps. photo credit: jude hill Patchwork pillows add lots of charm […]
Continue readingAlmost everyone has had licorice candy before, but many people haven’t even heard about the herb that gives the candy its name. This is a shame because the licorice root is a powerful medicine that can help you heal and live a healthier life. Licorice candy is so named because black licorice actually used to […]
Continue readingFor years, many people have trusted greenhouses as a great way to grow quality healthy fruits and vegetables on your own all year round. And recently, growing your own natural and organic gardens has become more and more popular So it comes as no surprise that many people are now building eco-friendly greenhouses to help […]
Continue readingIf you’ve ever lived through a drought or live in a drought-prone area then you know the wistful feeling of watching it rain and wishing there were some way you could harvest rainwater to help tend to your lawn and garden. The good news is there are ways for you to harvest rainwater. Image by […]
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