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18 Ingenious DIY Compost Bin Ideas Composting is a simple way to add nutrient-rich humus which fuels plant growth and restores vitality to depleted soil. It’s also free, easy to make and good for the environment. There are lots of good reasons to compost. Save money, save resources, improve your soil …

Discover the irresistible taste of Condensed Milk Snowball Cookies! These melt-in-your-mouth treats feature a rich, creamy sweetness from condensed milk and are rolled in powdered sugar for a delightful snowy finish. Perfect for holiday gatherings or a cozy snack, this easy recipe will become a favorite!

Herbs and Plants That Will Lower Your Blood Pressure Naturally via flickr Heart disease and stroke are two of the most common and fatal conditions, and both are caused by high blood pressure. While many of us suffer from the negative effects of a sedentary lifestyle and a less than …

Enjoy the sweet and tangy taste of Southern Cherry Cobbler Bars! This easy dessert recipe combines a buttery crust with juicy cherries for a perfect treat. Great for potlucks, gatherings, or just a cozy night in, these bars are sure to become a family favorite.

16 Surprising Foods/Ingredients That Will Never Expire 16 Surprising Foods That Will Never Expire A lot of canned and dried foods have a long shelf-life, up to 5 years or more. However most foods, no matter how well packaged or stored, will eventually lose their nutritional value and spoil. There are, …

How to Dehydrate Fruits and Vegetables? How to Dehydrate Fruits and Vegetables If you want fruits and veggies to last longer, then it’s a very good idea to dehydrate them. Removing water from them will make these fruits last longer. And yes, you will lose some of the nutrients, but …

9 Natural Home Remedies for Effective Scar Removal 9 Natural Home Remedies for Effective Scar Removal Scars can be bothersome and embarrassing. Depending on the location of the scar, having one might make you feel self-conscious about your appearance. Acne scars are one of the most common types of scars, …

40 Things You Should Stop Buying and Start making! Sure, you can go to the store and buy pretty much everything. Convenience is a great thing, but often when it comes to processed food, cleaning/laundry and health/beauty products, this convenience comes at a cost, and I am not just talking …

Debunking 7 Myths about Living a Self-Sufficient Lifestyle Debunking 7 Myths about Living a Self-Sufficient Lifestyle Living a self-sufficient lifestyle means different things to each person. Some people desire to produce everything they need, but others narrow down their goals. Their goals might be to grow all of their fruits …

8 Old Fashioned Home Remedies for the Common Cold By Aleksandra Suzi/shutterstock Cold and flu season seems to last longer each year. As the weather cools down, more people end up feeling sick, just in time for the holidays and family parties. Having a cold is miserable, especially as face …

7 Old Wives Tales That Turned Out To Be TRUE Whether you hold some of these sayings as words to live by, or you’ve always considered them to be the fables of your mother or grandmother, a surprising amount of old wives’ tales are actually founded in truth. Sure, the …

Grocery Sales Cycles – When Do Things Go on Sale? Grocery Sales Cycles Did you know that groceries go on sale following a cycle?  It’s a little known secret that those who are serious about couponing understand. Serious couponers create databases for their regular grocery prices to follow the sales …