We all love our coffee, but when its 100 plus degrees? Things to know about Cold Brew. Cold-brew uses a greater coffee-to-water ratio, so know that right out the gate. It contains more caffeine and less acid and there is no heat in the brewing … [Read more...] about Its Warming up outside, so its time for some made at home Cold Brew
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DIY – Household products – Make at home for less
We have all heard about it, but have you tried it? Making household products at home for less. From cleaning products to bug repellant to cooking spray. Find your DIY hacks here. All-Purpose Cleaner The acidity of lemon juice and vinegar make … [Read more...] about DIY – Household products – Make at home for less
How to freeze all those fresh Fruits and Vegetables from your Arizona garden
We love to garden. In Arizona, we get started early. February and March for the spring gardening season. Most of our garden is done. We have planted cucumbers, peppers, radishes, tomatoes, beans, zucchini, carrots. That is a decent start. We … [Read more...] about How to freeze all those fresh Fruits and Vegetables from your Arizona garden
What companies thrive during a recession? Here’s the list
The recession is inevitable. Will it happen this year or next year we are not sure, but it is coming. As most of us tighten our purse strings and find ways to cut back, there are a handful of companies that do well. Thrift / … [Read more...] about What companies thrive during a recession? Here’s the list
If you like to garden this is for you – Free online Gardening Classes
There is nothing like getting your hands in the dirt... In Arizona, the weather is prime for planting. Our seasonal planting is in February and March for the spring season. Everything is in bloom. I know in my backyard the citrus and apple … [Read more...] about If you like to garden this is for you – Free online Gardening Classes
How to plan a vacation atmosphere right at home
Do you need a fancy vacation to relax and enjoy life? Ideas are simple, from a spa retreat to a cooking class in Italy, these ideas will make you feel like you are on vacation, and its right from home. Spa For most of us, this is probably the … [Read more...] about How to plan a vacation atmosphere right at home
Out of an ingredient? We have the do’s and don’t of substituting ingredients
Have you ever started dinner and find you are out of a needed ingredient? Yes, these are not our ideas, but in "The Food Substitutions Bible," you will find great swaps for ingredients you don't have on hand. While they are not all perfect, … [Read more...] about Out of an ingredient? We have the do’s and don’t of substituting ingredients
Start an herb garden that will grow and save all year long
If you are into fresh herbs you know how costly they are at the store. They are good for a small amount of time and then you throw them away and end up buying again for the next recipe. Consider this, grow your own. Here in Arizona, you really can … [Read more...] about Start an herb garden that will grow and save all year long
DIY- Soothing bath salts
After a long day at work, try Soothing bath salts you made yourself For a real boost to your health, try relaxing in a bath at home at the beginning or end of each day. Depending on the stress level of the week, choose your bath’s essential … [Read more...] about DIY- Soothing bath salts
DIY Flower Water – We all love it
Flower Water - we love it and it's so easy to make Flower waters (also called hydrolat or hydrosol) are byproducts of essential oil production. When lavender essential oil is produced by steam distillation, the process also creates lavender … [Read more...] about DIY Flower Water – We all love it
