If you're looking to start a garden soon, you'll need to take the time to research the most common types of gardens and then you'll need to figure out which is right for you. For our family, building a raised bed garden made the most sense. I don't fancy digging up my backyard for several ...
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How to Forage for Morel Mushrooms
Some of my best memories as a kid are going mushroom hunting with my Dad or a friend who knew more about foraging for food than I did. As a result, I have always loved mushrooms when added to my favorite recipes. Pizza, pasta, salads, deep fried, filled with yummy goodness, portobello, button, and ...
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DIY Bug Spray With Citronella
Guess what? It's almost summer and you know what that means! Creepy crawly critters! - Side note: Try saying that three times fast! - Creepy crawly critters aren't high on my list of things to interact with this summer which means one thing; I need a high quality bug spray to keep them away. I could ...
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How to Keep Your Finances Safe from Identity Theft
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We’ve all heard the term identity theft, but for a large majority, it is only a term that we use in passing. It is something that happens to “other ...
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17 “New” Uses for Worn Out Sheets
Upcycling is a huge part of living a frugal lifestyle. Reusing an item as many times as you can before you replace it is one of the best money saving tips that exists. Aside from the fact that it really is common sense to know that it will help you save money, upcycling or reusing things is a great ...
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Grilled Cheese Recipe with Avocado and Tomato
What was your favorite meal when you were a kid? One of mine was grilled cheese and tomato soup. Like with my macaroni and cheese soup recipe, I needed a change as I got older. I needed something more filling and something more "adult" to my plain old grilled cheese recipe. I wanted something that ...
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DIY Shine Boosting Shampoo
Around 2 years ago, we stopped buying and started making as much as we could homemade. One of the first commercial items we ditched was shampoo. Originally, I started with just a basic homemade coconut shampoo recipe, but since then, I've moved onto making homemade shampoo to address specific hair ...
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How to Figure Out Your Plant Hardiness Zone
If you've been learning how to plan a garden, you may be feeling overwhelmed. Planning a garden for the first time can be a daunting task and most people don't realize just how much work it actually can be. There is a lot of information that you need to gather before you even learn how to start ...
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Macaroni and Cheese Soup Recipe
Every little kid loves macaroni and cheese and I was no different. It was my favorite food when I was younger and even though I'm older now, it is still one of my favorites. As I've gotten older though, my palate has changed and to be frank, the "blue box" doesn't work so well for me now. I want ...
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How to Clean Outdoor Furniture
I love spending time in my backyard. Whether I'm simply sitting on the patio waking up, whether the grill is going with a yummy dinner, or having a fire in the fire pit with friends, you can usually find me out back when I'm not working or helping my daughter with school. Over time though, ...
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