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How to Can Whole Tomatoes with a Water Bath
[ad_1] Step Twelve: Lastly, you will remove the jars from the canner and place them on a towel to allow them to cool completely. I usually leave my jars untouched over night. As the jars cool, the lids should seal. You will hear them make popping noises. Once the lids have sealed, you can remove […]
Old Fashioned Lacto-Fermented Dill Pickles
[ad_1] Top each jar with another clove of garlic, another cherry leaf (if this is what you are using instead of tea), and another dill flower. Evenly distribute the spice mix from above between each jar. This should be about 1 or 1.5 tsps per jar. Finally, top the jar with the hot brine, leaving […]
How to Make Easy DIY Christmas Trees Using Tomato Cages
[ad_1] Here is where you have a lot of flexibility. This is such an easy and adaptable project. The sky is the limit, so let your creativity flow! If you are doing this in time for autumn or for Thanksgiving, leave your Christmas trees natural and surround the bases with mums, pumpkins and gourds. If […]
Frugal Christmas Gift Guide – Life Full and Frugal
[ad_1] I love to give the ladies in my life simple, inexpensive little luxuries for Christmas. These are things that are inexpensive, but make a big impact! Who doesn’t enjoy the simple pleasures of life- things that smell nice, make you feel cozy, or that taste delicious! [ad_2] Source link
How to Brine a Turkey
[ad_1] We always smoke ours in a ceramic smoker with apple wood chunks. It cooks so efficiently, it never takes as long as you would expect. This year we smoked a 14 lb. turkey in 5 1/2 hours, and it was PERFECT! If you have a ceramic grill/smoker, you might consider investing in a SMOBOT. […]
How to Transplant Seedlings – Life Full and Frugal
[ad_1] The seedlings that you started indoors 4 to 6 weeks ago should be getting mature and ready for transplanting. Follow along as we move on to the next step in the seed starting process together. In this post we will share how to transplant seedlings into their own individual cell packs. How to Know […]
Simple No-Dig Herb Border Beds for the Garden
[ad_1] Now it is time to add a nice layer of topsoil to the top of the prepared cardboard. Shoot for at least 4 to 6 inches of topsoil. For plants that need more rich soil, try to add between 6 and 10 inches of topsoil, and possibly some aged manure. Because we are planting […]
Simple Homemade Laundry Detergent – Life Full and Frugal
[ad_1] In this post we will be sharing how to make your own simple homemade laundry detergent. This is by far the cheapest way to achieve fresh, clean laundry. Once you buy your supplies, you have what you need to make up to a year’s worth of laundry soap! I have a top loading, old […]
How to Forage 10 Herbal Remedies from Your Yard
[ad_1] In today’s world, Herbalism is usually thought of as alternative medicine. In truth, up until the first World War, it was the only medicine available to most peoples. Herbalism is the study of, or the practice of, using plants medicinally. The form of herbalism as we know it in the West has a rich […]
DIY Mosquito and Bug Repellent Spray with Essential Oils
[ad_1] To protect your property from being overtaken by mosquitoes, be sure to remove any standing water from your yard and patio areas. Mosquitoes lay their eggs in stagnate water. As long as the water is moving, such as a stream, water fall, or fountain, you’re out of danger. On the other hand, if you […]