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Simple Summer Pleasure: Yogurt
I am so glad I discovered the trick to making great yogurt at home!! I find summer heat can upset my digestion and a cool bowl of home-made yogurt with fresh fruit or agave sweetener, or a smoothie made with … Continue reading
Posted in activities, bath and body products, DIY, Household, Recipe, Seasonal
Tagged agave sweetener, cheese cloth, facial cleansor, greek yogurt, home-made yogurt, plain culture, plain yogurt, smoothie recipe, summer recipe, yogurt and fruit, yogurt cup, yogurt maker, yogurt recipe
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Starting Seeds
It’s mid-March in the Midwest and time to start thinking about the garden. Like most serious gardeners, my husband and I start seeds in my greenhouse giving plants a head start on the growing season. In January I spent hours … Continue reading
Bring in the New Year by Stretching your Creativity!
The beginning of a New Year always finds me reflecting on the past year, as well as, looking forward to the possibilities of the New Year. I spent the last few days considering what I want to accomplish this year. … Continue reading
Posted in activities, creativity, DIY, Life's Simple Pleasures, motivation, Uncategorized
Tagged crafting, creativity, culture, goal setting, health, hobbies, life lists, motivation, New Year, recipes
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Reliable Home-made Yogurt!
I own two Salton yogurt makers: a 5 cup and a 5 pint. I have tried more recipes than I care to admit with little or no success. Inevitably every recipe came out too runny for my palate. I … Continue reading
Posted in DIY, Health, Life's Simple Pleasures, Recipe, Uncategorized
Tagged accurate thermometer, breakfast, food, home-made yogurt, mason jars, mason jars to make yogurt, No fail yogurt recipe, probiotic, Salton yogurt maker, simple pleasure, yogurt maker, yogurt makers, yogurt making equipment, yogurt recipe
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The Perfect Summer Dessert: Angel Food Cake
Angel Food Cake is a wonderful summer dessert! It is a good choice for health conscious folks, is light, and can be dressed up in a variety of ways. My kids love it so much that for years it has … Continue reading
Artisan Bread Made Easy with No Kneading!
I love bread. It’s one food I’ll never forgo. I love to make bread too. It is therapeutic for me to mix and knead the dough and there is absolutely nothing like the smell of bread, baking in the oven, … Continue reading
Posted in DIY, gift ideas, Household, Recipe, Uncategorized
Tagged artisan bread, bread stone, home made gift idea, home-made bread, oatmeal bread, quick & easy bread
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Easy Homemade Laundry Soap
I love to nurture nature, save money, and make something to use that really works! Why don’t you give these laundry soaps a try and let me now what you think. Basic Laundry Soap Powder Just double or triple the … Continue reading
Making Dreams Takes Hard Work
This weekend I took my first steps toward realizing a dream I have been thinking about for years! I am proud, excited, and desperately exhausted….. When my husband suffered a debilitating heart attach 3 years ago, our lives turned upside … Continue reading
Chocolate Eclairs are Scrumpcious!!
Valentines Day was yummy at my house this year. I came home from a tough day at work to find my husband had fixed a wonderful supper that tasted heavenly. I wanted to do something nice for him in return. … Continue reading
Posted in DIY, gift ideas, Life's Simple Pleasures, Recipe
Tagged Chocolate Eclair recipe, dessert, gift idea, home-made pastry
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Squeaky clean and loving it…
I made a batch of soap before Christmas I was so excited about, I could hardly wait the four weeks required to complete the cure, before using it. I used my standard olive oil and goat milk soap recipe but … Continue reading
