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WISDOM
Back to Basics
Long before people began outsourcing chores and tasks they didn’t want to do, people did things themselves. With their own two hands. And they were happy. While we no longer have to do everything ourselves, there’s a certain satisfaction gained from becoming more self-reliant.
Living
A Timeless Guide To Soapmaking for Beginners
New to soapmaking? Here’s a comprehensive guide to soapmaking to help you get started making your very own handmade soap.
22 Timeless Cleaning Tips You Need To Know
Tried, tested, and true timeless cleaning tips that’ll help you keep your home spotless.
DIY Homemade Sugar Soap for Walls (With Natural Ingredients)
Looking to make your own DIY homemade sugar soap for walls? We’ve rounded up a few ways you can get your interior walls sparkling clean with natural ingredients.
17 Essential Soap Making Hacks and Tips for Beginners
New to the world of handmade soap? Here’s an essential list of 17 soap making hacks and tips to help you with your first few batches of homemade soap.
DIY Olive Oil Nabulsi Soap Recipe
Nabulsi soap is a natural olive oil based soap from the West Banks. If you’re interested in making your own soap at home, we’ve got a Nabulsi soap recipe you’ll love.
An Introduction To Melt and Pour Soap Making Techniques
Are you new to soap making? Check out our intro to melt and pour soap making techniques such as swirling, layering, embedding, and stamping.
Food
What Does Plantain Look Like: How to Identify Two Species of this Practical Plant
What does plantain look like? A closer look at one of the most common wild and edible plants: plantain. You’ll learn how to identify broadleaf plantain and narrowleaf plantain.
Can a Freezer Be Too Full?
Can a freezer be too full? While it’s comforting to have lots of food, there is a thing as too full. Here’s why you need to leave room for air to circulate.
Can a Freezer Be Kept in an Unheated Garage? Here’s What You Need To Know
If you’re looking to stockpile extra food but lack the space inside, you may be wondering, can a freezer be kept in an unheated garage? Here’s what you need to know.
The Shelf Life of Cinnamon: How to Keep This Spice Nice
The shelf life of cinnamon: here’s what you need to know about how to properly store cinnamon, how to revive it if it’s slightly stale, and ideas on what to do with it.
The Shelf Life of Bay Leaves and Why You’re Probably Storing Them Improperly
If you have an old jar of dried bay leaves, you’re likely wondering about the shelf life of bay leaves. For longest shelf life, we have a surprising tip.
Chili Powder Shelf Life: Everything You Need to Know About Storing this Spice
If you have a lot of chili powder at home, you’re likely wondering about chili powder shelf life and whether it’s safe to use. Here’s what you need to know.
Gardening
How to Preserve Swiss Chard from Your Garden in 5 Easy Steps
How to preserve swiss chard: a step-by-step guide to blanching and freezing. Wash, cut, blanch and freeze chard in portioned baggies for use all year long.
Growing Swiss Chard Indoors + 8 Tasty Recipes
A guide to growing swiss chard indoors in containers. Chard has an undeveloped root making it a great plant to grow in pots.
How to Grow Goji Berries from Cuttings: An Easy Step-by-Step Guide
Faster than growing from seed, here’s how to grow goji berries from cuttings.
How to Grow Corn Shoots and Why You Should Try This Tasty Snack
How to grow corn shoots (aka popcorn shoots), a surprisingly sweet and tasty snack. All you need are seeds, a shallow container and soil to get started.
A Guide to Finding the Most Profitable Microgreens
Looking to start a microgreens business? Here’s a guide to finding the most profitable microgreens.
Microgreens vs Sprouts: Similarities and Key Differences You Should Know
A comparison between microgreens vs sprouts; a rundown on similarities and key differences. Sprouts are eaten whole, while microgreens are harvested just above the soil line.