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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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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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    Potato Cooking Hacks

  • Posted on March 9, 2022November 9, 2026
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    Cooking Tip of the Day

    Cooking potatoes in preparation for a potato salad is easy when just a few simple tips are followed.

    Potatoes should be cooked starting by covering them completely with cold water.  The potatoes will be … Continue Reading

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    What to Use to Whiten Nails

  • Posted on March 8, 2022July 9, 2024
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    Beauty Tip of the Day

    There are various means of whitening yellow and stained finger and toenails. They all work, but can cause drying of the nails which, if used too often, can lead to unhealthy, flaking, nails. However, … Continue Reading

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