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The Squash That Keeps On Giving

Every time you water the plant or pull the surrounding weeds, pull off the squash beetles or side dress with some compost remember that you are holding a future filled with abundance. How awesome is that?

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A Non-Electric Life

My daughter is getting her own apartment. She’ll be moving soon and the whole family has been very busy helping her get ready

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Amish Lenten Soup Recipe

When I came across this simple soup recipe, I was intrigued. A little searching led me to the following information.

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Thrifty Laundry Soap Recipe (From a Mother of 7)

As a mother of seven, laundry has always been a huge job. I swear the hamper has not been empty for more than five minutes in the past forty years. Some years ago I began making my own laundry detergent. It really only takes a few minutes of hands-on time and I see no difference in the quality of the finished product.

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Craft An Upcycled Christmas in 2015

Over the holidays I get to exercise my creative muscle to make beautiful wrappings and tags from what would otherwise be junk into decorative items that can be reused year after year.

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