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Salvaged Greenhouse Inspiration

We had another snowfall and it’s all melted away because the ground had warmed up previously. I’m still looking forward to spring and all that that entails, so I thought I’d post some greenhouse pics to elicit more inspiration. Many people have constructed the neatest greenhouses using found materials from their yard, or stuff their

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3M Command Metal Hooks + Ribbon

We were at Home Depot recently, and were using Christmas money to buy a few needed materials for a bunk bed project that hubby is working on. As we were passing through one aisle, my eye caught sight of some of those 3M Command Hooks in metal – specifically, Rubbed Oil Bronze. I just love

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Make Your Own Peanut Butter~!

You know what I did? I took a risk and ordered 25 pounds of raw Spanish peanuts from our health food co-op! I say that it was risky because I had only ever made homemade peanut butter just ONE TIME before making the big order…and so I wasn’t quite sure if our family was going

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Candid Clothesline Construction

It’s here! I can’t believe it’s happening!

It’s something that I’ve been talking about for nearly 2 years…Yessiree, 2 years!

I can’t believe this is happening… *fans face furiously – Miss America-contestant-style.

Yes, some people dream about shopping adventures and Star Trek conventions and weekend parties with co-workers…but me.

Me? I dream of simpler things…like freshly cleaned laundry blowing

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Freshly Ground Cinnamon

Really…what is the big deal?

A lot, actually. Even someone who’s NOT a food snob (such as myself) will smell and taste a real difference with freshly ground cinnamon.

And it’s easier to acquire than you’d think. But what the crap IS that thing??? It’s just a regular old grinder. Yeppers, it’s totally manual, so it will

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