Category: DIY & Tutorials

How to Make Your Own Hummingbird Food

How to Make Your Own Hummingbird Food Make your own hummingbird food and you will have the added joy of watching your hummingbirds feed on nectar that you have made with your own 2 hands! The recipe needs to be followed exactly as written. Hummingbirds are very sensitive creatures with tiny body organs. Not following the …

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Smoothies 101 – How to Make the Perfect Smoothie!

Smoothies 101 – How to Make the Perfect Smoothie! Smoothies are great as a snack or meal replacement, and they’re kid-friendly as an alternative to sugary sweets. You can get some really yummy recipes and it’s great to mix and match your fruits and veggies! There is, however, a knack to it… it needs structure! …

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Why You Should Consider Growing Duckweed At Home

Why You Should Consider Growing Duckweed At Home Duckweed (Lemnaceae), also known as water lens and bayroot, is a tiny floating plant, that holds the distinction of being one of the smallest flowering plants in existence. Duckweed grows in many locations and is easy to access. It can also be grown at home and we’ve discovered …

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Beekeeping 101: Getting Started

Beekeeping 101: Getting Started Are you interested in beekeeping? Perhaps you’re just getting started and need all the information you can get? Then check out this fantastic beginners guide, from almanac.com, which has all the buzz on raising bees in your backyard. I personally find beekeeping intriguing, yet slightly intimidating. The lure of honey and …

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83 Healthy Recipe Substitutions

83 Healthy Recipe Substitutions I’m certainly not known for my creativity in the kitchen (I tend to follow a recipe down to every little pinch, my husband will tell you that!!). Did you know you can substitute mashed banana for butter or oil? Or greek yogurt for sour cream and mayonnaise? Rolled oats for bread …

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