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Repurposing Oui jars
Everyone has a bad habit. Mine is saving things to create something more out of them. Like pickle jars you can reuse for canning or storing items in like cotton balls, nails, craft items, etc. Cardboard egg cartons can be turned into fire starters or paper clay. Today I am showing you a few ways…
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A little Halloween decor
Made a few more decorations to add to my Halloween decor. Till next time, ~ Mel
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Discover what Tallow was used for in the early 1800’s
In the early 1800’s, women had several projects they would do. Back then though, these projects were more like hard work rather than fun. They did not have the resources we use today. Some of their homes didn’t even have windows to provide sunlight. Now, we flip a switch. Every year the Pioneers had an…
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Have a stash of party napkins and tissue paper?
Most of us have an ongoing stash of napkins from parties and/or tissue paper from birthday parties and Christmas or other holiday gatherings. Besides the obvious reusing tissue paper for gifts and saving the extra unused napkins for another party, I’m going to share with you a fun, quick, easy way to use up some…
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DIY Preventative Flea & Tick Spray
Hello everyone. As an animal lover with a dog and several cats I know the worry of our pets getting fleas or ticks. Plus, treatment can get pricey. I came across a couple different DIY recipes for flea & tick spray for dogs & cats. Give it a try and let me know your thoughts!…
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Food for thought – plants and peels
It is that time of year for us Illinoisians where we start getting our plants ready to bring outdoors. After going through all our plants and dead heading them, fertilize them, etc. I know a couple weeks ago I did a post on using eggshells as bone meal for your plants. Today, this post is…
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