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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.