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A bowl of Zuppa Toscana with a spoon.

Zuppa Toscana (thick)

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By Elizabeth Lancaster
My kids love Olive Garden for their soups and breadsticks. But for a family of ...
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A parchment paper round for your cake.

Parchment Paper Rounds For Cakes

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By Francine Lizotte
There are a couple of ways to make them; folding it or Club Foody's easier ...

Eucalyptus-menthol-peppermint Balm

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By Amy H.
This is so nice to make during cold and flu season. It's great for other ...
One lid has been treated with a solution and not the other

Remove Tarnish From Silverware In 10 Minutes

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By Francine Lizotte
Without using any harsh chemicals, you can have it look like new again in just ...
Season to taste.

Un Poule&fluther^linguee(a Hen)

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By Punjab Punjabee
french for chicken french for chicken This bird was not free range but kept in my dwelling ...

Homemade Laundry Detergent

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By Sandy Alley
Got this recipe from a friend. You can usually find the ingredients at stores ...
Completely brewed and ready to be cooled for use later. It takes about 30 minutes for it to cool to a temperature it can be managed.

Liquid Throat Swab (gargle)

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By Served With Love
When my throat gets scratchy or sore, I brew a cup of this homemade gargle ...
A couple great kitchen tips on how to extend the shelf-life of your celery

How To Store Celery For Weeks

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By Francine Lizotte
These two simple and easy tips will help you to keep it fresh for up ...

Household Essentials: Spider Spray

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By Andy Anderson !
I got this recipe from a cuz across the pond, and he probably got it ...
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3 healthy ingredients is all that is needed to make your furry, four-footed friend some yummy dog cookies.  Healthy enough that humans could eat them too.

Easy And Healthy Dog Cookies

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By Sherry Blizzard
This recipe was given to me by the local Imminent Danger German Shepherd Rescue. ...
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Queens Tears bromeliad.

Just Me Saying Hi To All, I Just Joined :)

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By Patricia Malcolm
Hope you don't mind a bit of humor to introduce myself. ;)
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A formal table setting.

How To Set A Table; From Casual To Formal

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By Francine Lizotte
It's important to know How to Set a Table depending on the occasion and formality ...
Let's Pinch It !

Bonnie's Homemade Peanut Butter Dog Treats

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By BonniE !
We ran out of dog treats, so I decided to make my own using ingredients ...
Female Red-Bellied Woodpecker

Linky's Bark Butter For The Birds

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By Carolyn Haas
I've tried some other concoctions and quite a few are very crumbly. I hate having ...
A couple rutabagas and 3 turnips.

Turnip Vs Rutabaga

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By Francine Lizotte
This is a great tutorial on these root vegetables regarding appearance, how to choose, prep, ...

So-in-love Roller Blend (sept 18/20)

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By Mae B.
I chose the essential oils for this roller blend, intuitively and I immediately fell, ‘So-In-Love’!
Different kinds of oils.

Know Your Oils And Their Smoke Points

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By Francine Lizotte
Which oil has the higher smoke point? Which to use when sautéing or frying food? ...
So yummy

Autumn Essentials: Scents Of Fall

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By Andy Anderson !
If you have a diffuser, and some essential oils, get ready for an awesome Autumn. Mix ...
Make writing your recipes faster and using less space with these shortcuts on your keyboard.

Keyboard Shortcuts That Help When Writing Recipes.

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By Marty Hufnagel
These shortcuts have saved me time and frustration while saving my recipes. It's so ...
6 avocados in a yellow bowl

How To Prepare An Avocado

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By Francine Lizotte
To Prepare an Avocado is easy when you know how. Here's a simple way to ...
Jar of molasses, syrup, agave nectar, peanut butter and honey with a measuring spoon.

Measure Honey, Syrup Or Molasses Without Sticking

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By Francine Lizotte
Cooking & baking can be frustrating at times especially when dealing with "sticky" ingredients. Here's ...
Home made elderberry medicinal syrup.

Elderberry Medicinal Syrup

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By Connie Brannen
This is my first time making this and the ginger and cloves along with the ...
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Lice Care Solutions | Houston Lice Removal & Lice

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"""Can't Get Rid Of Head Lice? | In Home Lice Removal & Lice Treatment ...

10 Cup Coffee Maker

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By Gladys Stamper
Dont you just love the aroma of that freshly ground coffee? Coffee is my life. ...
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