Choosing the Best Lawn Mower Height Setting
Cutting your lawn at the right mowing height is the single most important thing you can do to keep your lawn healthy. Mowing at the correct height reduces weed problems, contributes to a healthy root system and increases resistance to drought.
These easy to make, naturally porous hypertufa concrete pots are a great addition to any garden. We used recycled containers for our molds but you can use almost anything to create unusual planters or yard art.
My Frugal Life: Buddha's Example
The Gautama Buddha, over 25 centuries ago, commended frugality. As an example, he taught the first monks and nuns to make their robes from "pure cloth" that is cloth that no one wanted.
Snow ice cream is a fun recipe to make with the kids. All you needs is clean snow and a few other ingredients. It is sure to become a family tradition that everyone looks forward to!
This is a great way to use up apples that may be getting a little old and wrinkly. I had some Honeycrisp apples that I didn't have the heart to throw away, so I decided to turn them into cinnamon apples.
Polish Stainless Steel Appliances With Vegetable Oil
An easy way to clean and polish stainless steel appliances is with vegetable oil and a rag. Dampen the rag with some vegetable oil, wipe down the appliance and it will shine like new.
Do you have a small corner space in your home that you have trouble making use of? Making some custom fit shelves for the area can be a great functional solution.
These mini cheesecakes are a perfect grab and go treat that you are sure to love. This recipe can easily be made using a regular sized muffin tin for a heartier dessert. :)
These taco cupcakes are easy to make and so delicious! They are a great option to pack for lunch and can be frozen and heated up individually.
For almost no cost, you can make a fun gift for young kids. I've seen this idea all over the internet and came up with my own version.
Bruce's Curried Chicken and Rice
The DH made this as a quick meal that reheats easily for when he is busy working around the house.
A Gardener's Guide to Composting
Composting recycles organic matter into a nutrient-rich soil amendment. Although the finished product is a complex mixture of organic matter, bacteria and enzymes, the process of making compost isn't complex at all.
Clean or Dirty Dishwasher Indicator
Dishes would pile up in our house partially because nobody knew if the dishwasher was full of clean or dirty dishes. I was about to throw an old scratched CD away when this idea popped in my head, a recycled CD clean or dirty indicator!
A Gardener's Glossary to Buying Seeds
Whether you buy seeds from a catalog or purchase them from a store, understanding seed terms will help you make more informed decisions when buying garden seeds.
When it comes to one product with the most household uses, vinegar makes a nice showing but table salt comes out on top. From cooking to cleaning, there's a large list of uses for the cheaply priced mineral. It's no wonder wars broke out because of it.
If you like a milk coconut flavor, this is a great recipe. I used it to make an Easter bunny cake, but it would also be great on it's own. Using light coconut milk dramatically reduces the amount of fat and calories.
Busting the Money Myths Your Mother Told You
Sometimes it's okay not to listen to your mother. You can wear white any time of the year and leaving your air conditioner running when you're not home doesn't save money.
Bee Making Cherries (Hillsboro, OR)
The bees were out in full force pollenating our fruit trees. I swear they knew I was taking their picture and avoided me quite effectively. Somehow I managed to sneak up on this little guy.
My mom made this for all my slumber parties when I was young. It was always a hit and we would all eat caramel corn until we felt ill. I'm always reminded of my mom when I make this with my kids.
Zippered Plastic Bottle Container
Turn two pop bottles into a zippered container.
