Tag: ideas
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A Drop of Bliss: Discovering the Beauty of Rosewater
This spring, I have been determined to take what I want of my plants such as my roses and Lavender, while they are producing a great deal (before the gross heat of summer starts). With lavender, it takes me a bit longer to accumulate enough, because I don’t take very much at a time. However,…
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Uncomplicated Play: Super Simple Fun for Kids
Between having two children and being a preschool teacher, some might say I’ve learned a thing or two about kids. And sometimes, epically on rainy days, you got to think about how you can maximize fun and not leave the house or spend a lot of money. Varying Ages All of these crafts may be…
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Spring Break Diaries: From To-Do Lists to Triumphs
For those of you who don’t know already, I am a preschool teacher. Which thankfully means that one week during April, I’ll get an entire week off, a week known to all as “Spring Break”. Some people go on vacations, or trips, other people, such as myself, prefer spending it at home, getting projects done…
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Daily Dose of Lemon Water: The Tangy Truth After 1 Week
Recently, I was given a large grocery bag filled with lemons, and no sugar. Whatever would I do with them? Well thankfully, I was reminded about the benefits of lemon water. Well, what’s the worst thing to happen if I tried? Sunday- Day 1: Sunday was the day I made the lemon water. I before…
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Weeknight Wonders: Save Time, Eat Well
With Daniel having a full time job now, with full time hours, it leaves weeknights as more of a time crunch. So I needed to find ways to cut the time in half when I got home. At first, I tried to use my slow cooker as much as I could, but I finally realized…
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Growth & Greens: The Latest from My Garden
Spring will be here soon, and I’ve already started planning my plants for this year. A few of my plants such as my blackberry plant is getting new growth, a sign that its ready to bloom soon. I have a new idea this year that I’m going to try out, and I’m feeling hopeful about…
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Souped-Up Cans: Elevate Your Canned Soups with These Flavorful Add-Ins
Northern California, epically where I am in Redding has this interesting weather pattern the last couple years. Our January starts out nice, and sometimes even warm. But our February is usually wet and cold. This year, is no exception. Since Friday, its been cold and rainy outside. And when that happens, my mind and body…
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Essential Tips to Protect Your Plants from Heavy Storms
On the 22nd of November; all the way through the 23, we have had what the news people are calling a ‘Bomb cyclone’ Basically we are experiencing heavy winds and rain, and because of where we are at in California, almost every direction has snow. Mount Shasta was even in for an Avalanche warning! So…
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How to Freeze Potatoes: A Step-by-Step Guide to Preserving Freshness
How many times have you purchased a 5 or 10lb. back of potatoes, only to not use them nearly as fast as you thought you would. Me? Far too many times to count. But recently, I learned a few tricks that will help me use them up quicker. I can freeze them very easily! It…
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Discover the Art of Wax Melts: A Beginner’s Guide to Creating Fragrant Home Ambiance
One of my very first posts was about making Candles. And I still do make candles, but when I make candles, I like them to have interesting vessels. Like a teacup for example. So For those I typically go to the thrift store, which I haven’t been to as of lately. So what’s a gal…