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10 Lessons I’ve Learned from my Homemade Lifestyle
I’ve always enjoyed finding new and creative ways to make homemade versions of things, especially if I can save money in the process. Since I’ve started this blog, I’ve spent…
Half Baked Ideas – Strange Margarine Spread
From time to time I post about my less than successful experiments in the kitchen. These are usually first tries and I’m always hopeful that I’ll come up with a…
Make Your Own Play Dough
Flour and Salt are the main ingredients in this recipe for homemade Play Dough that I’ve kept in my recipe box for quite a few years now. In the interest of full…
Homemade Windshield Washer Fluid – Money Saver or Waste of Time?
Is it worth it to make your own windshield washer fluid? Is it just a colorized version of alcohol and water? Are we getting ripped off ?? This week I…
The Vanilla Extract Experiment – Second Follow Up
As some of you may know, I’m in the process of making my own vanilla extract. This was something new for me, so I’ve been posting as I go along…
Make Your Own Granola Bars
If you like granola bars, you’ll be happy to know that you can make your own without much effort. This recipe uses basic ingredients that stir together easily and only…
Salsa Chicken Recipe
Here’s a recipe for Salsa Chicken that my family enjoys. I had always made this with a store bought package of taco seasoning, and store bought salsa. I finally tried…
Make Your Own Heating Pads and Ice Packs
You can ease your aches and pains with this simple method to make your own heating pads and ice packs. A ziploc bag filled with rice comes to the rescue…