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Cooking Tip of the Day
Vanilla extract is an easy and inexpensive way to add flavor, and a bit of sweetness, to any cup of cold or hot coffee.
By adding vanilla extract sweetness can be added to any … Continue Reading
For anyone who has a rhubarb plant, one good way to save rhubarb to enjoy all year long is to preserve it as a jam.
This recipe can also be enjoyed as a relish on roasted and fried meats.… Continue Reading
Health Tip of the Day
Wasps can be kept at bay with coffee grounds. Using spent coffee grounds is a free means to keeping wasps away from a picnic, patio, or backyard party.
Wasps do not like the smell … Continue Reading
Cleaning Tip of the Day
To freshen a microwave oven is easy with 5 natural items found in most households.
Coffee is a natural deodorizer. Mix 2 tablespoons ground coffee into half a cup of water. Heat, but do … Continue Reading
Health Tip of the Day
Olive oil can repel mosquitoes for up to eight hours when used with essential oils.
A study at Colorado State University showed that essential oils can be equal to DEET and picaridin in repelling … Continue Reading