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Apricots are a delicious, healthy summer fruit. But hidden inside the hard wooden pit is a small seed, known as the kernel, that holds a dark secret. Recently, a growing trend has encouraged people to crack open these pits and eat the kernels, claiming they are a natural superfood or a homemade health remedy. Many … Read more
Everyone (myself included) wants a lush indoor jungle until we see the nursery price tags. My solution involves leftovers, sticky counters, filtered water, and recycled jam jars. Even if you lack a green thumb, you have other fingers perfectly capable of cleaning a fruit seed. Quick note: not every fruit you buy will give you viable seeds, … Read more
7 Powerful Things That Happen When You Burn Sage in Your Home 5 mins read August 7, 2025 Burning sage, also known as “smudging,” is a deeply rooted practice in Indigenous traditions, particularly among Native American cultures. It has long been used as a ceremonial way to cleanse a person, space, or object of negative … Read more
So, let me guess, someone probably told you that root cuttings are the best way to propagate new plants. You’ve got your hands on some root cuttings from a parent plant, but now you’re left wondering how to get them going. Well, worry not, I’m here to help you with that! Gardeners have used root cuttings … Read more
🥔 There are some kitchen tools that instantly take you back—and this old-fashioned vegetable peeler is one of them. 👀🥔 Before modern ergonomic handles and fancy multi-purpose gadgets, many kitchens had a simple metal peeler just like this one sitting in a drawer. It wasn’t pretty. It wasn’t complicated. And it certainly didn’t need batteries. … Read more
🥩🥣 Homemade Slow Cooker Beef & Barley Soup There’s nothing quite like coming home to a slow cooker full of hearty beef and barley soup. Tender pieces of beef, chewy pearl barley, vegetables, and savory herbs simmer together in a rich, comforting broth. It’s an old-fashioned, stick-to-your-ribs kind of meal that is perfect for chilly … Read more
So one night I was looking at one of those DIY Facebook pages that are active at night, and I found this brilliant hack. You know, the kind of blog that you have been on for an hour and all of a sudden you have a million home improvement tips that you didn’t know you needed but can’t live … Read more
Watermelon frost is a traditional natural remedy that combines the rind of a watermelon with a specific type of mineral salt to create a powerful healing powder. For hundreds of years, this simple but effective preparation has been used to treat common oral and skin ailments. Combining this fruit with mineral salt causes a unique … Read more
Mullein (Verbascum densiflorum) is a tall wild plant with soft, fuzzy leaves and bright yellow flowers. For hundreds of years, people have used it in traditional medicine. Every part of the plant – the leaves, flowers, and roots – has health-supporting properties. Mullein is especially famous for helping with breathing problems, but it has many … Read more
🫐 Want Your Fresh Blueberries to Last for Months? Fresh blueberries can be expensive, especially when they’re at their sweetest and cheapest during peak season. Instead of letting them sit in the refrigerator until they become soft or moldy, you can preserve them for months with one incredibly simple trick: Freeze them individually first. This … Read more