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37 Foods I Freeze and Why
I freeze many foods. The following is the first 37 foods I regularly freeze, how I freeze them and why. The three main reasons why is to save money, time and waste less. I DETEST throwing food away, my family can contest to that. I’m pretty sure they think I’m borderline crazy when it comes to throwing away food. Many people will be surprised at how many foods can be frozen. Almost anything CAN be frozen but it is important to plan for HOW the frozen food is to be used after it is frozen. Fresh fruits and many vegetables change structure when you freeze them so only freeze them…
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AeroGarden Tips for Beginners Walkthrough
I promised an AeroGarden update and here it is! Follow along with me on an AeroGarden walkthrough complete with AeroGarden tips for beginners along the way. Quick Links to AeroGarden Tips How to Transplant a Seedling to a New AeroGarden Pod Thinning AeroGarden Seedlings Indeterminate vs Determinate Tomatoes When to Raise AeroGarden Lights Pollinating Indoor Tomatoes How Do I Get My Tomatoes to Set Fruit? Pruning AeroGarden Tomatoes Pruning AeroGarden Basil Best Nutrients/Fertilizers for Hydroponics AeroGarden Walkthrough Day 16- Thinning Seedlings All of my seeds from my AeroGarden pods have come up, sort of. I did have one AeroGarden tomato pod that did not have any seeds sprout. AeroGarden does…
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How to Make a Matcha Latte (Dairy Free)
Making a matcha latte is super fast and very easy. Matcha lattes are an amazing wake up drink to start out the day and I think (some people may disagree) that it is way better than coffee. I make my matcha latte dairy-free using Homemade Cashew Milk. There are many health benefits to drinking green tea and even more in matcha, plus it tastes so good! Matcha vs. Green Tea What is Green Tea? Green tea is made from the the Camellia Sinensis plant and is usually grown in China. It grows in the full sun until harvest. After the leaves are harvested, they are steeped in hot water and…
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Best Paint for Rocks and Other Tips
The best paint for rocks is no secret, it is acrylic paint! When it comes to acrylic paint though, there are many choices. You will find here a description of the choices for acrylics and why to use each, as well as many other paint and coatings options to give you ultimate creativity in your rock painting designs. Rock painting is a craft that has become an entertaining activity for young and old alike! Rocks are painted for decoration, to hide and find, or to share a kind message. No matter the reason painting rocks is sure to be fun! Best Paint for Rocks Best Acrylic Paint for Rocks Many…
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Planting Carrots From Seed
Planting carrots from seed is easy but takes patience. Carrots are a great beginner gardener crop because once the seeds get started, it doesn’t take a lot of work to have a great harvest. Carrots are my favorite vegetable to grow. Nothing store bought can beat the taste of a homegrown carrot and they are good for you! Carrots are full of vitamin A in the form of beta carotene, which is great for vision and cholesterol. They are also packed with vitamin K, potassium and B vitamins. Planting Location and Type of Seed When planning your garden it is important to consider location. Carrots like full sun, so make…
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Can Pasta Sauce Be Used for Pizza?
Pasta Sauce Can Be Used for Pizza! Pasta or spaghetti sauce can quickly and easily be transformed spaghetti sauce for pizza using the stovetop! Making your own pizza sauce is amazing but it is very time consuming. If you don’t or can’t run to the store to buy pizza sauce then you can make it from what you have. You can make your own pizza sauce from a jar of pasta sauce in 15 minutes or less. Why Use Pasta Sauce on Pizza? I’m sure you’re wondering why not use straight pasta sauce on your pizza. You certainly could do that, but you’re going to end up with a messy…
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How to Make Wall Stickers Sticky Again
Old wall stickers can be rescued and made sticky again! I wish I had know this before I started throwing mine away as they fell off the wall. The good news is that I can save you, or really your stickers, from the same fate! What Are Wall Stickers? Wall stickers are stickers or decals designed to decorate your walls that are removable and repositionable. They are a great way to spruce up the room without the hassle or permanence of paint. Wall stickers are super fun for kids rooms or holiday decorating, adding that spark of color. And when the favorite color or topic of the month changes, so…
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Two Ways to Start an Indoor Garden
Beginning Indoor Gardening Have you wondered how to start an indoor garden? Are you an indoor gardening beginner? I am going to show you how to start the easiest indoor garden, an AeroGarden. This system uses hydroponics (water instead of soil, light and fertilizer) to grow a compact, simple garden. In Alaska, where I live, this is the only way to garden in the winter! We only get a few hours of daylight each day so, it can be a challenge to keep anything growing through the winter months. When I first moved to Alaska almost 15 years ago I planted my very first AeroGarden. I used it for many…
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Make Your Own Cashew Milk
Making your own cashew milk at home is super easy and tastes amazing! I use it to replace dairy free milk in all kinds of things such as German Pancakes and my Green Tea Latte. The Search for Dairy Free Milk I have a dairy allergy! It was a big shock to me as I really love milk and couldn’t image a life without. Thus began my search for a possible substitute. I tried every store bought dairy free milk and nothing really quenched my desire for real milk. Most store bought substitutes are full of chemicals or extra ingredients and they are expensive. I really wanted to give cashew…
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Last Minute Class Valentines “Love Bugs”
These last minute “Love Bug” Valentines for your child’s class will certainly save the day! If you are like me and have MOM brain you will at some point forget that you and your child need to prepare some 30 Valentines for each of your children’s classes. This can be a bit overwhelming and has left me up late writing names on little valentines into all hours of the night. These cute little LOVE BUGS are super fast and easy to make. Best of all you don’t have to write names on them! You may also enjoy: Candy Free Valentines Everyone Will Love WHAT YOU NEED Must Have Packaged food…
