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This post may include affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I’ll earn a small fee at no extra cost to you.Have a gardener on your gift list? Here are several fantastic stocking stuffers and inexpensive gifts that every gardener will love. I recently learned that my family is completely confused by my Christmas list. While they’re asking for the latest movies and fashionable sweaters, I’m requesting seed starting mats
The rest of the country is covered in snow, and we’re still gardening! 🙂 These 8 delicious vegetables you can plant in December love the cold, and you’ll be harvesting within 30 days. Includes recommended varieties and planting tips. Yep…it’s officially winter. The ground is freezing, the air is freezing, and my toes are freezing. Bundle up along with me, and head out into the garden this month! There are
Want the perfect Christmas gift for the gardener in your life? Here are the best gifts for gardeners–whether they’re growing vegetables, flowers, or both. Sure to brighten their holiday! Winter can be rough for us gardeners. We’d like to be outside–soaking up the sun, planting, watering and harvesting. Heck, I wouldn’t even mind pulling some weeds. But instead, we’re stuck inside. The closest we can get to our beloved garden
I beat the flu in 24 hours, using only natural remedies–and you can too! Stay away from synthetic medicines and their unpredictable side effects. Now that I’m in my 40s *cough* I’m starting to learn a few things: Ice cream tastes better than skinny feels. My kitchen will never look like a magazine. My body knows when it needs a break. One particular day last month, I got off work
Never buy wrapping paper again! Sew this easy drawstring gift bag and save time, money, and the environment. Great use for fabric scraps or fat quarters. True Confession: I hate wrapping presents. I hate spending money on wrapping paper, finding boxes, trying to wrap awkward-sized packages…and don’t get me started on the ribbons, bows, and foofy decorations. Gack. And then there’s the giant mess in your living room after all
White Elephant gift swaps always SEEM like such a good idea. You’re supposed to bring something ridiculous and funny that’s not actually useful–the more outlandish, the better! Then when you get to the party, everybody has the same boring gifts…movie tickets, screwdriver sets…you know what I mean. And sometimes the gifts are not appropriate for kids, which is definitely a problem. Here are a bunch of great White Elephant gift
You’ll be amazed at all the vegetables you can plant in November! These 15 delicious veggies love the cold, and you’ll enjoy fresh vegetables all winter. Includes recommended varieties and planting tips. Brrr…it’s getting pretty chilly outside! Please don’t give up on your garden once the cold weather hits. There are lots of vegetables that flourish in November, December, and January. Plant these and you’ll be enjoying fresh vegetables all
Whether you grow pumpkins in your garden or carve them for Halloween, this recipe for easy roasted pumpkin seeds makes a crunchy, nutritious snack. Have you ever been to a fancy restaurant that puts roasted pumpkin seeds (also called pepitas) on a salad or soup? They’re not just a tasty garnish, but are a healthy snack too. Roasted pumpkin seeds are crunchy, delicious, and are packed full of nutrients. They’re
It’s easy to make your home smell great with these 7 inexpensive and effective natural air fresheners. Get rid of the chemical sprays that are toxic to people and the planet and breathe easy! An important part of creating a non-toxic home is eliminating dangerous chemicals whenever possible. The everyday cleaners and air fresheners we grew up with contain ingredients that can be harmful to us, our kids, and pets.
Learn how to make homemade hot sauce in 20 minutes with this easy recipe. Go mild with Banana Pepper Hot Sauce or feel the burn with Carolina Reaper Hot Sauce. We are BIG-TIME fans of Mexican food around these parts. Every week, we make nachos, enchiladas, or tacos (with homemade taco seasoning mix, of course). As I was grabbing a bottle of hot sauce at the store, I turned it
These savory copycat Red Lobster Cheddar Bay biscuits mix up in one bowl with ingredients you already have in your kitchen. Faster, easier, and cheaper than eating out! If you’ve ever eaten at Red Lobster, you’ve enjoyed their amazing Cheddar Bay Biscuits. They’re golden brown on the outside and light and flaky inside, with pops of cheddar cheese and a hint of garlic. Nothing says “dinner’s ready!” like the smell
Prevent lice naturally with these tips and this easy, homemade DIY spray. Costs less than $3 to make and is more effective than chemical sprays! The hot topic at back-to-school night this year wasn’t Common Core, or school lunch, or the new class schedule—it was LICE. There’s nothing like that letter that comes home on red paper to strike fear in the hearts of parents everywhere: “Student(s) in your child’s
