May 20

Dandelion Salve Recipe

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A recipe from The nerdy housewife on making dandelion salve. She tells us this salve is good for sore muscles, arthritic joints and rough, chapped skin. Very nice how to. She first walks you through making an infused oil from the dandelions and then tells how to make the salve. Another great use for dandelions. …

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May 20

Rainier Cherry Tart Recipe (gluten free)

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Gorgeous tart recipe from Latartinegourmande. This would be a great recipe to make for a holiday weekend. Memorial day is coming up and I this would be a hit whether you are grilling out or eating indoors. It looks really pretty as well and being as its gluten free it should work for most everyone. …

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May 20

DIY Bike Generator

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David Nash shows how he took an old exercise bike and turned it into a bike generator. Good article with video.   http://www.tngun.com/diy-bike-generator/  

May 20

Country Lore: Stomp Out Cabbage Maggots

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Mother earth news gives advice on how to prevent cabbage worms and maggots. They tell you how to plant and then how to maintain the soil to keep the worms from laying their eggs on soil the larva can burrow into. If they can’t burrow in then they can’t eat the roots and kill your …

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May 20

DIY Beeswax Candles

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The sweetest occasion has this tutorial on making beeswax candles. I love that they use essential oils to scent the candles. She made hers in little tart tins and small jars. You could make them in just about any tin or glass container you might want and then give them as gifts. I like beeswax …

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May 20

Plum & Necterine Sangria

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Sangria recipe from The wife of a dairyman. This looks so cool and refreshing and just perfect for a summer cooler. Would be great for a cookout in the backyard.

May 20

Red Raspberry Leaves Home Remedy Uses

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The prepared homemaker shares that red raspberry leaves is almost a heal all. They tell us that the leaves can be an aid for colds, flu, diarrhea, vomiting, gas and sty’s among other ailments. Looks like it is a pretty good thing to have in your home remedy supplies for a good many different uses.

May 20

How To Back Up A Trailer Like A Pro

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The Prepper Journal website shares suggestions on how to successfully back up a trailer. Some people are natural gifted and can back a trailer with almost their eyes closed… like my husband. On the other hand, there are people like myself that can use all the help we can get…. like myself. It really helped …

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May 20

Repurposing a Wood Pallet Into a Rabbit Hutch Project

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Modern Homesteaders website shares a step by step process and seventeen pictures to guide you how to build a spacious rabbit cage from wood pallets and other found materials. By using free wood pallets, you will be able to keep the cost of materials for this project to a minimum. Rabbits will spend most of …

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May 20

Do You Make These 5 Water Storage Mistakes?

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Home Ready Home website shares about the five most common mistakes in water storage. Storing water for emergencies has become an essential need for every home now days but sadly is still being overlooked by some families still. It is important and it does take a small amount of education to do it properly.

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