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Homemade Lemon Soft Scrub

Sometimes the best recipes come along by accident and this homemade lemon soft scrub is proof of that. Why? Because I broke one of my own rules . . …

Should We Eat Like Grandma Did?

Well, it happened again. I was browsing through a cookbook from the library with recipes for more nutritious eating using lots of vegetables and came across this admonishment I’ve seen…

5 Hour Knit Baby Sweater – A Little Smaller!

Several months ago I shared my version of a classic pattern for a knit baby sweater that can be made quickly – in just 5 hours! It’s been a popular free…

Make Your Own No-Salt Beans

Have you wondered how to cook beans from scratch, but were kind of intimidated, thinking it was a confusing or hard process? Well, me too, and now that I’ve done…

Simple Spaghetti Sauce From A Can of Crushed Tomatoes

Here’s how to make a simple spaghetti sauce from a can of crushed tomatoes and your pantry spices.

How To Keep Lettuce and Other Greens Fresh Longer

Here’s a quick little tip for how to keep your lettuce, romaine, kale, or other greens fresh longer – and it’s something I’ve been doing for over 20 years! Back…

Springtime Coconut Lime Hand Scrub

Homemade hand and body scrubs are one of the simplest things you can make, and yet the final result is always something that feels much more expensive and luxurious. You…