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| Lavender Plants: Bath, Beauty, and Other Uses (Lavender Soap)
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By Patti McKenna
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 When we think of lavender, we think of the pretty, light purple flowers that blow gently in the breeze, producing a lovely, heady scent. The lavender's scent has been used for many years in bouquets, sachets, and potpourri. Did you know that lavender has many other uses?
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| Posted on: 05/14/2006 | 4 Feedback(s) |
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| Marigolds (Marigold Cleanser)
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By Patti McKenna
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 Marigolds are so much more than the hardy, popular orange and yellow flowers we see in flower beds and boxes during the summer. The petals are a bit spicy and can be used as decoration in salads and are sparingly used in custards to provide a hint of spice.
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| Posted on: 05/11/2006 | 1 Feedback(s) |
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| Oats and Yogurt Face Mask
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By Patti McKenna
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The next time your face needs a pick-me-up, don't run to the store. Just walk to the kitchen. Oatmeal has two benefits: It absorbs oil and moisturizes skin at the same time! The milk products in the recipe help to smooth and soften skin.
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| Posted on: 05/10/2006 | 1 Feedback(s) |
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| It Can Be Cheaper to Grocery Shop Daily
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By Patti McKenna
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 Through the years, I've read at least one hundred different articles with tips and tricks on how to cut your grocery bill. With a large family, I've followed most of the advice at one time or another. I've cut coupons, browsed through sales flyers, etc. One piece of advice that doesn't work for me is to planning a week's worth of meals and shop only once a week.
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| Posted on: 04/30/2006 | 3 Feedback(s) |
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| Going Back to My Mama's Ways
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By Patti McKenna
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My mom grew up in the foothills of the Smoky Mountains with six brothers and sisters. Her father died before she was a teenager, leaving her mother with no income to feed a large family. Meat was a rare and precious commodity in their home - they mostly ate meals made from their garden harvest.
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| Posted on: 04/28/2006 | 18 Feedback(s) |
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| Make-Ahead Meals
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By Patti McKenna
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When I'm preparing a meal on a weekend, it's just as easy to double the amount and freeze a meal to eat later in the work week. Here are some great recipes that you can double up on and pull from freezer to oven on a busy day.
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| Posted on: 04/27/2006 | 1 Feedback(s) |
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| Turn Fresh Tomatoes Into Quick & Easy Dinners
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By Patti McKenna
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 Most of us know that planting a garden is one of the cheapest ways to provide your family with fresh vegetables. My husband is the chief gardener in our household, and since it is his domain, he gets to decide what to plant. Let me tell you right away that he loves fresh tomatoes. I, on the other hand, hate tomatoes and have not eaten a raw tomato in over thirty years.
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| Posted on: 04/24/2006 | 2 Feedback(s) |
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| Quick Breakfasts for Busy Moms
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By Patti McKenna
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 About twelve years ago, I was on a mission to find the easiest and most convenient way to satisfy my children's hungry appetites. At that time, my fourth child was born, and she was only 15 months younger than the next in line. I had a newborn, a toddler, a five year old, and a nine year old.
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| Posted on: 04/24/2006 | 2 Feedback(s) |
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