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It is really very simple to attract finches to your yard. Finches are beautiful, playful little birds, and very enjoyable to watch. Attracting finches to my yard is a favorite hobby of mine. Hopefully it will become one of your favorite hobbies too! There are several different types of finches. The house finch and goldfinch…
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Easy recipe for canning lilac simple syrup for cocktails, flavored iced tea, flavoring kombucha, and more. Easy canning recipe for beginners.
I love canning homemade simple syrup, and this lilac simple syrup is no exception. It’s so easy! It’s a perfect way to start canning if you haven’t already. Last year I tried canning ginger simple syrup for the first time, and it turned out wonderful. Perfect for flavoring my iced tea and home brewed kombucha.…
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How to care for baby ducks. Homesteading for beginners.
Baby ducks are so cute. I don’t know which are cuter, baby chicks or baby ducks. I think the ducks have a little bit of an edge, with their big beaks and webbed feet. They are so darn cute! We are new to raising ducks so we have had to start from the beginning to…
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Top 9 fairy garden houses that you can order today from Amazon to accessorize your fairy garden or miniature garden.
I just love fairy gardens and miniature gardens. When someone doesn’t know what to get for me for my birthday or Mother’s Day, one of the suggestions I always have is to buy me something for my fairy garden. One of the great things about fairy gardens is that you can change them with the…
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Expert advice for cooling your canning jars and testing your jar lids to make sure they have sealed.
Cooling your jars and testing your canning jar seals are two very important steps in the canning process. Canning takes some time and effort, but you will reap the rewards of your canning efforts all winter, as well as save money on your grocery bill. This post will give you some expert tips on testing…
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This DIY produce rinse is a natural vinegar based homemade vegetable and fruit wash that is great for removing insecticides, pesticides, and fertilizers from produce.
I have to admit, I have never given a lot of thought to what is on my fruit and vegetables when I buy them from the store. I do rinse them off with water, but to make sure all pesticides and fertilizers have been removed from them, it is best to rinse them off with…
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Creative ideas for doubling your gardening space by the use of vertical gardens.
Vertical gardens are a great option for gardeners who have limited space to work with. There are a number of ways you can implement vertical gardening. Here a few ideas to get you started. Trellises A simple way to create a vertical garden is to place a trellis in a large container. You can steady…
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How to make easy DIY travel sized sewing kits from pot holders.
I am always looking for fun easy homemade gift ideas. I recently ran across this idea for making travel sized sewing kits from pot holders and just had to make one! These sewing kits are a great holiday gift idea and they are also perfect for packing in shoe boxes for Operation Christmas Child. These…
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Fairy Garden Accessories
I love fairy gardens and miniature gardens, and every spring I look forward to getting them out and decorating my flower beds with them. There are so many great fairy garden accessories to choose from! I try to get a few new items each year to add to my collection. I’ve put together a list…
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If you like the ease and convenience of store-bought cookie mixes, then you will love these homemade cookie mixes. They taste just like the ones from Betty Crocker, and they are much more inexpensive and don’t contain any additives or preservatives. Chocolate Chip Cookie Mix 2 cups flour 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup brown sugar…
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