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Simple Throat Gargle

Simple Throat Gargle for an irritate throat.  1 c sage tea or water 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar 1 tsp honey 2 drops lemon eo (Go here for quality essential oils at wholesale prices) Brew sage tea or use hot water.  Add remaining ingredients and mix well.  Gargle for 2 minutes.  Repeat several times a …

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Tips on Egg Storage

  Does it matter how you place your egg in the carton?  Yes, it does and here’s why.  Eggs are not completely filled on the inside.  If you crack open a hard-boiled egg you see there’s a pocket of air on the wide end of the egg, called the albumen.  That pocket of air allows …

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DIY Chicken Brooder

This is a simple and easy DIY Chicken Brooder design. We love our DIY chicken brooder so I thought I’d share what works for our homestead. This brooder saves us time, effort, money and cuts down on the mess. Dimensions:  3×5 and 4ft tall Materials: 1 inch Poultry Netting 1/4 inch Mesh 3 – Brooder lamps 3 …

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Soothing Salve

This is an amazing soothing salve for irritated skin.  From rashes to bug bites to dry skin.  This soothing salve can be customized for your individual needs.  I found that the honey made the mixture stick better to the skin for a lasting effect.  Chamomile has the ability to regenerate skin and help the liver …

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Snow Ice Cream Recipe

Ingredients 1 cup cream 1/2 cup real maple syrup 1 teaspoon real vanilla extract Pinch of sea salt 10 cups of fresh snow Whisk together cream, syrup, vanilla, and salt.  Pour mixture over snow and stir. *note – you can substitute cane sugar for maple syrup and whole or coconut milk for cream. Cream does taste …

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Homemade Ginger Ale

Ginger ale helps with an upset stomach, but most commercial brands of ginger ale contain little to no ginger, and they’re loaded with sugar and other unwanted additives. The perfect solution is homemade ginger ale.  It’s super easy to make homemade ginger ale and only calls for a few ingredients. Homemade ginger ale is an …

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