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Author: Marilyn Pokorney

I am a freelance writer. I write about gardening, science, nature, animals, the environment and health. I live in Nebraska and love gardening, reading, needlecrafts, and my pet dog and cats.
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Tips to Making Fluffy Pancakes

  • Posted on March 14, 2022July 9, 2024
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    Cooking Tip of the Day

    Fluffy, featherweight pancakes are the most favorite kind of pancakes.  Fortunately, they are very easy to make.

    A slightly moistened batter, a griddle set on medium heat, and a little practice in knowing when … Continue Reading

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    Microwave Oven Cleaning Tips

  • Posted on March 13, 2022July 9, 2024
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    Cleaning Tip of the Day

    Cleaning a microwave oven is easy.  Two precautions must be observed.  Never use bleach or air-fresheners in a microwave.

    Always use microwave-safe containers when using any of the cleaning solutions below.

    For simple baked … Continue Reading

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    Natural Lemon Deodorant

  • Posted on March 12, 2022July 9, 2024
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    Beauty Tip of the Day

    Just as lemon juice is a good deodorizer for a refrigerator it works well as a natural deodorant.  For those who want to avoid aluminum and other chemicals in deodorants and antiperspirants, lemon is … Continue Reading

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    Garlic Repellent for Mosquitoes

  • Posted on March 11, 2022July 9, 2024
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    Health Tip of the Day

    Many people have happily discovered that garlic can be used as a natural mosquito repellent. Safer, and non-toxic compared to many commercial brands of repellents.

    Sulphur, contained in garlic extract, is the scent that … Continue Reading

    Soothe Sunburn With Mint

  • Posted on March 10, 2022July 9, 2024
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    Health Tip of the Day

    Mint can provide relief and healing of sunburn.  Mint contains substances called menthol and rosmarinic acid that can bring relief from pain, itching, and irritation caused by sunburn.

    Peppermint oil is as effective as … Continue Reading

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