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By Mary Hanna A Primer on Herbal Tinctures The philosophy behind tincture is to capture the spiritual and physical essence of the plant. This is done by using the power of ethyl alcohol to dissolve and preserve the herb in question. The substance used to extract the herbs is known as the … [Read more...]
Try a few of these natural homemade cleaners and you may re-think inviting Mr. Clean into your home. Note: Borax is usually sold in boxes, near the laundry detergents or fabric softeners in the grocery store. For more homemade cleaners, please see our article and recipes to make Homemade … [Read more...]
What's the right way to barter at a yard sale? Is it fair for "Early Birds" to get the bargains? And what's the right way to price items? Here's the basics of yard sale etiquette. Just call me the Miss Manners of garage sales. You see, I believe there's a certain moral and ethical code … [Read more...]
Garage Sale Checklist: A Guide To Hassle-Free Garage Sales by: George Grubetic Garage sales should be fun and hassle-free, with your goal to make some good money and off-load your unwanted items – our garage sale checklist is your hassle-free, step-by-step organizer so you know what to do … [Read more...]
Whether you do it yourself or hire a contractor, home renovation is usually chaotic and always messy. by Jane Lake In your mind's eye, a home renovation can be picture perfect. It's easy to imagine a wall moved back here, a skylight spilling sunshine from the ceiling there, a fireplace brightening … [Read more...]
Spring Cleaning, The Natural Way Stay away from toxic chemicals and resolve to do your spring cleaning the natural way this year. Spring cleaning goes beyond normal everyday cleaning. It's a major project of home revitalization: to make everything new by removing dust and dirt, to make sure … [Read more...]
by Rachel Paxton My son got his first bee sting this morning. There was a dead (or so I thought) wasp lying on the floor of our dining room. I was talking to our daughter on the phone and was going to dispose of the bee as soon as I got off the phone. Not a minute later, my two-year-old son was … [Read more...]
Here's how to stock a kitchen pantry, including a suggested list of staples, plus some tasty pantry stock recipes. by Nikki Willhite There is nothing like the security of a well-stocked pantry. There is a feeling of comfort in knowing that you can get along without going to the store for … [Read more...]
When you smooth on suncreen this summer, consider dabbing a little behind your cat's ears or on your dog's nose. It can help protect them from harmful UV rays. by Jane Lake "Pets, like people, are vulnerable to sunlight. The effects of over-exposure range from sunburn to skin cancer," says … [Read more...]
