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Homemade Limoncello

Fri, 17 May 2013 08:45:00 -0400

Attachment 6519 Originally an Italian Lemon Liqueur produced in Southern Italy, Limoncello is a smooth, vibrant flavored liquor that is great for gift giving and an occasional treat. The best part, you don't have to travel to Italy to enjoy the flavor, you can make it at home with this easy recipe . . .

You'll Need:
10 Lemons
1 liter Everclear
1 1/2 c. Sugar
4 cups water

Zest all of the lemons, but avoid using any of the pith (the white part closest to the lemon)

Blight- How to Spot it & Cure it

Fri, 17 May 2013 07:40:00 -0400

Attachment 6517 Blight is a disease that is quite common in houseplants and gardens, unfortunately, it can often be difficult to treat. Here is a simple do it yourself cure for blight that costs less than .02�
In order to cure something, you need to know what caused it in the first place- Blight is actually caused by a colonization of an infectious organism, generally virus, fungi or mold. Plants that have been affected often begin wilting, or the leaves curl, yellow and dry up. Since the plant has been infected with a virus or fungi, it can spread from plant to plant, which in turn causes an entire crop to be infested.

Honey & Almond Scrub

Thu, 16 May 2013 06:56:00 -0400

Attachment 6505Almonds are nearly famous for their nourishing benefits to the skin and almond oil is often favored for use in massage, but did you know that combing it with honey can clear your complexion, smooth and moisturize your skin and help exfoliate gently, reducing the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and crows feet?! Here's a simple scrub recipe you can throw together for a fabulous complexion . . .
You'll Need:
1/2 c. Cold cream or plain yogurt
1 T. Honey
1 T. finely ground almonds

Grind

Make Your Own Almond Milk

Thu, 16 May 2013 06:08:00 -0400

Attachment 6497 Almond Milk is wonderfully nutritious and is a perfect alternative for those with dairy allergies, but the store-bought version can be rather expensive. Here is a mouth-watering recipe for fabulous homemade Vanilla Almond Milk . . .

I recently became aware of the benefits of drinking almond milk completely on accident... our Teen son was prone to severe acne breakouts and it seemed just when he would start to get it under control, he'd have another major flare up. To say we tried everything, including an dermatologist is an understatement, at best. One day a few weeks ago, we ran out of

How to Make Croutons

Tue, 14 May 2013 05:03:00 -0400

Attachment 6448Croutons are crunchy little bites of seasoned goodness- they can turn an okay salad into a Fabulous Salad; but that's not all they're good on, enjoy them in soups, or try our cinnamon croutons on fresh sliced fruit for a change of pace. Here are 5 fantastic homemade crouton flavors to start with . . . .

Technically, there are unlimited combinations of flavors, you can choose from any of the following seasonings to make fantastic croutons. For this recipe you can use any type of stale bread, rye, french, italian, white, wheat, etc.

Choose your

MYO: Pickled Eggs

Mon, 13 May 2013 07:01:00 -0400
Attachment 6439 Pickled eggs are simply hard boiled eggs that have been cured in a seasoned vinegar or brine, much like your favorite pickles! The most difficult part of the entire recipe... waiting a week to eat them!
In trying to come up with recipes to use up the dozens of eggs our chickens have been producing we decided to try our hand at making pickled eggs! Who knew they are so simple to make?!

You'll Need:
8-12

2013 Week #20 $50 Weekly Budget Grocery Menu

Mon, 13 May 2013 06:05:00 -0400
Attachment 6438 2013 Week #20 $50 Weekly Grocery Menu: Follow one family's journey of reducing the grocery bill to only $50 per week without the use of coupons. Check out the budget $50 weekly menu plan which includes breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks and beverages for 2 adults and 2 teens,

MYO Horchata

Fri, 10 May 2013 05:14:00 -0400
Attachment 6409Make your own Authentic Horchata! A wonderfully milky Mexican beverage made with rice and almonds, lightly sweetened with sugar and enhanced with cinnamon and vanilla.
We first experienced Horchata during a visit to Mexico, where street vendors in colorful clothing were selling it by iced glassfuls. This nectar of the gods, so to speak, is creamy and rich with cinnamon.

You'll Need:
1 cup uncooked white long-grain rice
1/4 c.

Mothers Day Gift Ideas

Thu, 09 May 2013 05:27:00 -0400
Attachment 6402Do you find yourself giving mom the same thing year after year? Here are several ideas for inexpensive mothers day gifts that your Mom or Wife is sure to love!

Attachment 6405 Flowers are always a beautiful gift, but often don't last very long. To get a good deal, purchase fresh cut flowers at your local grocery store, or walmart. Often you can get nice bouquets for under $8.

Spa in a Jar

Wed, 08 May 2013 07:36:00 -0400
Attachment 5453 In need of a little pampering, or know someone who is? Here's a super easy, inexpensive, yet very well received Jar gift idea suitable for many ages. This lovely spa jar contains . . .
A wide variety of spa items. Here are a few filler ideas for your own Spa jar:

Trial size body lotions

Mini soaps

facial masks

Mini Manicure set

a super soft scrub cloth

moisturizing lip balm

bath salts