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How to Harvest Garlic Scapes & How to Use Garlic Scapes

Do you know how to harvest garlic scapes and how to use garlic scapes?

How to Dry Zucchini Noodles

You’ve heard the jokes about country folks discovering a bag of zucchini left on their porch or in their unlocked car in the dead of night…yes, it’s zucchini season alright!

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My Quest For The Perfect Monthly Planner

>>Updated for 2021 Confession: I still use a paper planner. Mr. Native Texan has urged me to go paperless, but

Paleo vs. Keto: What’s the Difference?

From Kathleen: This is a guest post by Louise Hendon, co-host of The Keto Summit and author of The Essential Keto Cookbook. If you’ve heard of the Keto diet and wondered what it’s all about, today’s post will clear it up for you! Read on to learn about the difference between Paleo vs. Keto… Paleo is…

My Sleepy Success Story with Essential Oils

I’m excited to share this sleepy success story with essential oils with you today…I can’t believe how well it’s worked for me! If you have trouble falling or staying asleep, you might want to give these two essential oils a try!

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How to Make Almond Milk…the Easy Way

Why buy almond milk when it’s so easy to make at home? Homemade almond milk is better for you, too. Did you know that most store bought nut milks contain unhealthy ingredients (like synthetic vitamins, oils and sugar)? When you make it yourself, the only ingredients are almonds, water and salt. Optionally, you can add…

My Spring Capsule Wardrobe

It may be spring in most of the continental U.S., but it’s still a chilly 55 degrees here in northern Virginia. In the middle of May. Not to worry! I’m pretending it feels like spring with my Spring Capsule Wardrobe…

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