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My Candle Wick Disappeared!
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Let's say you got a really great candle as a present (or maybe a not-so-great candle, if the giver just doesn't know you at all,) and you light it once. It burns for a long time, and you think "wow, I'd really like to light it again!" Match or lighter in hand, you turn it over, and are shocked to find that the wick is completely gone! Maybe the wax covered it over, or maybe the burnt wick got ... ...more
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Recipe: Garlic Herb Butter
I've written before on how to make buttermilk in a mason jar, and I didn't really talk about the other product of vigorous shaking of cream: butter! You can make unsalted sweet cream butter with just heavy whipping cream and a jar, but if you're a little more adventurous and don't need to keep the buttermilk afterward, you can make this delicious garlic and herb butter. It's perfect for crusty ... ...more
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Skip the Homemade Hand Sanitizer
Anybody who knows me or reads my blog knows that I love DIY alternatives. I like trying new recipes and crafting new and exciting projects to make my home a little more beautiful and functional. But one thing I won't post to this page is a homemade hand sanitizer recipe, and you should be very cautious if you use a recipe you find online-- assuming you can still find the ingredients at ... ...more
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The Legality of Collecting Rainwater
I live in the middle of a desert. Not a figurative one, mind you, where I'm hours away from any reasonable resources or accommodation, but a literal, dry desert. So when it rains here, it's a big deal. It's also a big opportunity to collect the rain that falls for non-potable purposes: my plants, for instance, could really use an extra drink of water when it becomes scarce. But is it legal to ... ...more
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Can I Compost Meat?
Technically, yes! There's a lot of composting information that will tell you that you cannot, under any circumstances, put meat or fish scraps in your homemade compost pile. While they are correct that meat isn't exactly IDEAL compost material, that doesnt mean you should toss out any meat scraps you have. You just have to be a little more careful about how you use it. Ideally, your compost ... ...more
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#FreelanceFriday: Can I Sell Homemade Food?
With so many of us relying on what we have in our homes to make a little income, it's no wonder that there are questions surrounding selling homemade goods. I got a few questions in my email regarding my recent DIY posts, and asking that I write about setting up a food business. I have to preface this article by saying that I am NOT qualified to give legal advice, and if you're truly ... ...more
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What is Buttermilk, and How Do I Make it?
Truth be told, if you're looking for 'real' buttermilk, you won't find it in a store. As far as crafting your own, you can make a great buttermilk substitute that functions like the real deal (don't worry; I'll tell you how to do this in a minute), but it's important to know what 'real' buttermilk is, in order to understand the process behind making-- and using-- the stuff in your cooking and ... ...more
