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Medicinal teas, plants, and cough syrup
Before we get started, please note that some herbs/plants/etc. can have negative side effects or not play well with some pre-existing conditions. Please do your own research for your own situation before using any. Figuring out where to start (or what to start with) can be the biggest hurdle to herbal medicine. We have compiled…
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Winter Sowing
Did you know you can put dirt and seeds into an empty milk jug, set it outside in the middle of winter, and have hardy starts that sprout when the weather starts to warm up? These sprouts will not need to be hardened off, will not be susceptible to damping off disease, and will start…
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Chickens 101
Looking for some information on how to get started with chickens? Or, maybe you are curious if chickens are the right animal for you to add to your home-ec journey. Take a look at our overview on chickens to make the right choice for you.
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Sewing a Mini Wallet
This beginner-friendly project is a very handy accessory. Get access to the FREE downloadable pattern and the sew-along video tutorial HERE.>
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Grinding Grain
Grinding grain can be a great way to get all the health benefits that your grain has to offer into your flour and baked goods. Storage of grain and ground flour do need to be followed correctly. You can even get some grain from a local farmer and clean it easily with a colander before…
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Fermenting 101
Fermenting can include many things–from sauerkraut to sourdough bread. But, all fermented things have many health benefits in common. Download this guide to learn about fermenting, it’s health benefits, commonly fermented items, AND guides on how to ferment.
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Home-Made Cleaners
Tired of Clorox wipes and running to the store for more cleaners? Here’s your chance to try your hand at making natural cleaners at home. Notes: Orange Peel Cleaner: Orange peel cleaner is a great antimicrobial and antibacterial. Follow the recipe, below to make the orange peel cleaner. Do note that this will take about…
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Canning 101
Canning can be a great way to make use of produce from your garden before it all goes bad. Sometimes it is hard to eat the sheer amount of produce fresh. Check out our downloadable canning guide for information on water bath canning, pressure canning, and the food items that you cannot can.
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Making Mozzarella
Making cheese can be so rewarding–especially with a quick cheese that does not have to sit and age. Plus, what a great way to utilize an overabundance of milk (or a great milk sale!). You don’t even have to start with raw milk. Just make sure that the milk is NOT ultra-pasteurized (plain old pasteurized…
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DIY Pressed Flower Greeting Cards
We always talk about ways to get the most out of our vegetable gardens and how to preserve the fruits of our labor–but what about the flower garden? Here is the perfect way to get that flower garden working for you just as much as your veggie garden is. Preserve flowers (through pressing) and save…
Home Ec Revival 