Have a fun and fizzing experience in the tub with these homemade bath bombs. A little scent and color can be added, but those ingredients are optional. Bath Bombs make nice gifts too and kids in particular will find them enjoyable!
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DIY Vanilla Extract in an Instant Pot
Make your own vanilla extract with this method that uses an Instant Pot for quicker results. You can make this in any size batch you would like, using a ratio of one and a half vanilla beans for each 1/2 cup of alcohol.
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Butterscotch & Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies
These cookies have a little boost of extra flavor by using both butterscotch chips and chocolate chips in the recipe. The whole wheat flour and oats give these cookies a delicious hearty flavor too.
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Clean A Smooth Stovetop the Frugal Way
Try this simple method using baking soda and a wet soapy towel for a cheap and effective way to clean up your smooth glass stovetop.
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DIY Ways to Wash Produce
If you’d like to give your fruits and vegetables a more thorough cleaning than just rinsing them under water, try one of these DIY ideas for either soaking your produce or using a homemade spray.
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Simple Blueberry Syrup Topping
This simple two ingredient mixture lets you enjoy a blueberry syrup topping on your pancakes or waffles without all the calories or sugar by using a quick combo of berries and juice that heats up in just a couple of minutes. If you’d like a little extra sweetness, a bit of pure maple syrup or agave syrup can be stirred in as well.
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My Simple Smoothie “System”
This simple method that I call my Smoothie System has helped me create all kinds of delicious, cool, and creamy smoothies with no need for a recipe or measuring. You can create your own flavor combinations or use the system to easily adapt other smoothie recipes. This system uses the visual strategy of creating three layers in your blending container.
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How To Make Your Own Almond Milk
When you make your own almond milk, you know you have a natural mixture with no mystery ingredients. This recipe uses almonds, water, and dates and yields about 2 cups of homemade almond milk.
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Sal Suds Dilution Sheet & Cleaning Recipes
Sal Suds Biodegradable Cleaner is a great multi-purpose cleaner that can be used on all kinds of surfaces (anything that can get wet!) However it’s a concentrated cleaner that needs to be diluted with water first for most cleaning purposes. Here are 10 ways you can dilute your Sal Suds for a variety of cleaning chores.
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Make Your Own Taco Sauce
This quick homemade version of taco sauce starts with a can of tomato sauce that you flavor with a bit of vinegar and spices from your pantry. The result is a speedy and delicious way to enjoy taco sauce and you may never buy ready-made taco sauce again!
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Bow Tie Keyhole Knitted Scarf (For Kids Too!)
This handy little scarf is just the right size to fit around your neck and gives you added warmth without any bulkiness. This free pattern has 3 sizes for small (children ages 3 to 7) medium (children ages 8 to 12) and large (teens and adults).
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Easy Salmon With Lemon, Dill & Capers
This easy way to prepare and cook salmon will have dinner ready with no stress. You can use the microwave to make the preparation time go even faster too.
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Make Your Own Dill Pickles
Make your own dill pickles with this simple method that let’s you soak sliced cucumbers with the addition of your own natural ingredients. This mixture can sit on the countertop or in the refrigerator for 24 hours while the flavors infuse, and then they’re ready to enjoy!
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DIY Bark Butter & Log Feeder for Birds
This homemade strategy for making and filling a log feeder for birds is a fun way to add a new and interesting item to your bird feeding area.
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Homemade Sanitizing Hand Wipes
Make your own hand wipes using this simple strategy of moistening paper towels with a rubbing alcohol mixture. Different sized containers and batches can be made with this recipe too.
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DIY Cake Flour Substitute
If you need a bit of cake flour for a recipe, try this DIY substitute using all purpose flour and cornstarch instead.
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Make Your Own Virtual Snowflake – No Paper Needed!
There’s no need for paper and scissors when you make your own virtual snowflakes. Whether you’re young or old, you’ll find its fun to see how many different designs you can create.
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6 Affordable Essential Oil Scents
I like to add essential oils to my recipes, but like to keep my mixtures frugal too. Here are my six favorite essential oils scents that are affordable and versatile too.
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