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Feb
22
2014

COOKING DIY

Do It Yourself (DIY): Preserving Herbs

If you grow herbs, you've probably noticed that they tend to grow fast, and tend to grow a lot (unless you kill them first ;-) ). In the kitchen, you more than likely use a lot of herbs and spices. When your herbs start calling you to harvest the

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Feb
14
2014

CLEANING DIY

DIY: All Around Home Cleaner

I am always on the look out for alternative cleaners. The more I learn about what is in the commercial cleaners, the more I dislike them, especially where

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Jul
5
2013

DéCOR DIY KIDS

DIY: Wax Pressed Autumn Leaves

Well we've done the winter pine cone bird feeder, now on to something else I use to do as a child. Wax paper pressed leaves. This craft is usually done with autumn leaves that have turned colour, but it can be done with green leaves as well. It's

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Jun
27
2013

DéCOR DIY

DIY: Milk Bottle Luminaries

This project was always one of my favourites. I thought it looked so beautiful. Of course, the fact that I love the night and candles probably has a big chunk to do with it. You have to admit that candles at night do look stunning

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Mar
21
2013

DIY KIDS NATURE

DIY: Pine Cone Bird Feeder

When I lived in Michigan (USA) there was only so many things you could do outside in the cold before freezing. :) This wonderful little bird feeder is one thing you can do inside. It's a simply, fun and natural craft that I remember as a kid.

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Mar
15
2013

DIY KIDS

DIY: Crayon Melts

When I was young, my mum and I were very poor. Not that I minded. :D In fact most of my best memories are from this time in my life. Of course mum wishes things had been different, but I guess that what mum's do. *shrugs* In any case, thi

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Feb
7
2013

DéCOR DIY

DIY: To Catch A Dream

Not many of you know, well in fact none of you probably know as I've never said it on here, but I was told by my Grandfather that I had American Indian blood in me. I have never formally pursued this and feel no need to. It is my believe that, in the

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Jan
18
2013

HEALTH

Health & Beauty: Cold Pack

Ever have those moments when you hit your shin on a coffee table, get a headache that just won’t seem to let up or you are just getting too hot from the summer heat? I’m sure you have, and if you are like me when these things happen you want so

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Jan
7
2013

CLOTHING DIY

Do It Yourself (DIY): Panda T-Shirt

Up-cycled Panda T-Shirt So there is a new trend hitting the closet lately, and I have to admit it’s one trend I enjoy. Although I’m sure this general concept has been around for a while. Funny how some things hit the

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Jan
2
2013

DIY HEALTH

Health & Beauty: Heat Rash

HEAT RASH Do you ever wonder what makes your body do stupid things to you when you least expect it to? Well I do, and this past week or more has made me wonder that very question even more. See I came down with a case of heat rash just before C

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Chyina

I’m a Goth/Hippie who loves to dabble in anything I enjoy. Such as, cooking, art, digital design, jewellery making, photography, gardening, nature, animals & whatever else strikes my fancy. I’m an optimistic (occasionally) perfectionist (constantly), who can be very sarcastic (incessantly), but all in good humour. :)

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