How To Grow Your Own Blueberries

How To Grow Your Own Blueberries. Image – Commonsensehome.com (with permission) We’ve discovered an awesome tutorial for growing your own blueberries! The link follows after our introduction to the topic. Blueberries are renowned for their health benefits – they are …

How To Make A Mason Jar Herb Garden

Photo – Onegoodthingbyjillee.com (with permission) Here’s a super fun ‘herbal project’ that we discovered and had to share – how to make your own Mason jar herb garden. This should be a great one for the kids to participate in …

20 Weird But Amazing Uses For Vodka

Photo © kytalpa – Fotolia.com (under license) Ahh yes, vodka. Instigator of much mischief and mayhem. Doing a little background research for this page, I found out a few great tidbits of vodka trivia. Vodka is made from the distillation …

16 Veggies You Can Re-Grow From Kitchen Scraps

Photo – © mbongo – Fotolia.com (under license) Here’s an old idea that seems to have been completely forgotten about until recently: There are several foods which you can re-grow from saved pieces and will create a whole new plant! …

How To Make A Natural Anti-Dust Mite Carpet Cleaner

Dust mites: They live in your carpet – and your bed. Photo – FDA (public domain) Every so often the time comes when your carpet needs something more serious than vacuuming – and the typical strategy is either to pay …

How To Make A Homemade Mosquito Repellent That Works

Photo – © Henrik Larsson – Fotolia.com (under license) The Dirt On Deet Scientific research has shown that chemical-based bug sprays may cause adverse effects to the human body. When they come in contact with the skin, these chemicals may …

How To Plant Seeds Using Eggshells

Image – 17Apart.com (with permission) Here’s a fantastic, easy idea we just came across – how to use eggshells to plant seeds. I love this one. There are numerous benefits to this idea: 1. You don’t have to uproot the …

How To Grow A Lemon Tree From Seed

Lemon tree seedling @ about 1 month. Image – growingwildceeds.com Have you ever wanted your very own lemon tree? Imagine in a few years time… sitting in its cool shade… a soft summer breeze is blowing and gorgeous lemons hang …

How To Make All-Natural Non-Toxic Herbal Citrus Cleaners

How To Make All-Natural Non-Toxic Herbal Citrus Cleaners. Image – TheYummyLife.com (with permission) Just discovered this recipe for all-natural cleaners using citrus peels, vinegar and herbs. You’ll need a little patience, as it takes a couple of weeks to soak …