Have wild violets growing in your lawn? Collect some of the flowers, while they’re in bloom, and use them to make wild violet simple syrup. It’s the perfect way to preserve their gorgeous color, heady fragrance and delicate fruity flavor for year-round use
Ready to dive into your spring cleaning, but not sure where to start? Print a copy of my spring cleaning checklist, and use it as your guide. It breaks down all the essential cleaning tasks for each room.
Skip the Easter egg decorating kit this year. Here’s how make your own egg dye in minutes, using things you probably already have in your pantry.
Save money on groceries and eat better by buying foods when they’re in season. This is when they’re at their cheapest, freshest and most nutritious. To help you plan ahead, I created this free, printable calendar listing the fruits and vegetables that are in season each month.
Those little boxes of instant chocolate pudding mix are convenient, but they’re loaded with artificial flavors and colors. Replace them with this homemade version. It’s no-cook, just like the store-bought kind, but doesn’t contain all the junk.
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