Smoked meat for steak and chicken is my favorite smoked meat to eat! Once a month or every 6 weeks or so, we spend an afternoon using our smoker to smoke meat and vegetables. We then portion the smoked goodness out into one meal servings and freeze them all. Using the smoked meat of […]
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Tea tree oil has so many uses and benefits. The amazing properties of tea tree oil cover a wide range from hair, face and all the way down to the toes! Tea tree oil is now scientifically recognized for its many health benefits and properties. Let’s not forget how amazing it does in killing bacteria
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Natural dish soap, what is that? Saponified organic unrefined coconut oil, using lye, filtered water, and essential oils if making scented soap. Unscented natural dish soap consists of the same ingredients except for the essential oils. All of the ingredients we use in our natural dish soaps are all-natural, creating an all-natural, vegan-friendly bar of
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Oya and ollas, what are they? Which one is right for your garden? Have you ever wondered how to use Oya-aka ollas or what the heck they are? Oyas or aka ollas are a technique of ancestral watering that is very effective. The Oya makes it possible to feed and water plants directly at the
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How to make and use Garam Masala is what you will find here in this post! Garam masala is added to increase the aroma and taste of food in so many dishes. Especially true in Indian food. Did you know that garam masala is usually added at the end of the preparation of vegetables, curry,
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Growing lavender is so easy to grow and the benefits are well worth the wait for the flowers to bloom. There are some basic ways on how to plant and grow lavender. Spring planting is best for lavender when the soil is warming up and the dangers of frost are gone. The bigger variants are
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Toads in the garden are very beneficial. Do you have toads in your garden? If not, you should! Did you know that one single little frog can devour over 100 bugs in one night? Toads will not eat your garden plants, they are carnivores and much rather eat live bugs and insects. If are fortunate
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Have you ever thought of growing your own wheat at home or on the homestead? Maybe you are a gardener and want to grow your own wheat in your backyard. Uncertain how to go about it? This is just the place for answers. You can be the first person in your area to grow your
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The best 12 mosquito repellent plants that I use every summer are easy to grow. It’s easy to get rid of mosquitoes and other flying or biting insects by spraying an insecticide. As we all know, these chemical insecticides are more toxic to us and are not very respectful of the environment. There are, however,
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Lemon Health Benefits Lemons have many good health benefits for the body and around the home. First, let’s talk about lemon water, which has become very popular these days. One popular reason for drinking lemon water is being used for weight loss. Another reason lemon water is popular as it aids in flushing out impurities
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