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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
Best Tips for How to Deep Clean Carpet Without a Machine
Check out our tips for how to deep clean carpet without a machine or harmful chemicals. Learn how to deep clean and refresh your carpet naturally!
How To Store Bar Soap Long Term: Homemade Soap Storage Tips
Learn how to store bar soap long term with our homemade soap storage tips. This post will teach you how cold process, hot process, and melt & pour soaps should be stored.
How To Make and Use Lye Water Tea for Herbal Soapmaking
Learning how to make and use lye water tea is just one more method to add to your soapmaking toolkit if you want to add a touch of natural botanicals to homemade soap.
DIY Kitchen Hand Soap Recipe: 3 Fresh Variations
Kitchen work can be hard on your hands. Here’s a moisturizing kitchen hand soap recipe you can customize three ways to make bar soap that cuts through grease and removes odors.
Basic Hot Process Soap Recipe (With Moisturizing Properties)
Here’s a basic hot process soap recipe with oodles of glycerin. Use your slow cooker to whip up a batch of this luxurious homemade soap.
The Role of Iodine in Soap Making (Iodine Value and INS)
Do the terms Iodine Value and INS mean nothing to you? We’ll break down the role of iodine in soap and explain how you can use this to craft a better bar of soap.
Food
11 Healthy and Delicious Microgreen Smoothie Recipes
Learn how to make nourishing, healthy smoothies at home with these simple microgreen smoothie recipes. Guaranteed to satisfy your hunger!
The Timeless Food Storage and Preservation Guide
Proper food storage and preservation is key to preventing food waste. Here’s a guide to keeping your food fresh and tasty.
A Timeless Guide To Foraging for Wild Food
Looking to dive into the world of foraging for wild food? Here are some tips to get started plus a roundup of easy plants to forage.
Are Sprouts Hard To Digest?
Are sprouts hard to digest? Here’s what you need to know about the sprouting process and how it helps with digestion.
Why Does Sprouted Bread Need To Be Refrigerated?
Why does sprouted bread need to be refrigerated? Sprouted bread isn’t your average bread. Here’s how to store your loaf for optimal shelf life.
Storage and Shelf Life of Croutons + 5 DIY Croutons Recipes
We’ll go over everything you need to know about proper storage and shelf life of croutons. Plus, we’ve rounded up five different croutons recipes.
Gardening
How To Grow Kangkong (AKA Water Spinach)
Check out this guide on how to grow kangkong from cuttings, from seed, and in water. We’ll also take a look at the nutritional content of water spinach.
How To Grow Kohlrabi Microgreens and Why You Should
Find out what microgreens are, how to grow kohlrabi microgreens at home, and why you should eat more of this nutritional powerhouse.
How to Harvest Microgreens: Tips and Strategies for Success
You’ve grown your own microgreens…now what? Read on as we break down some tips and strategies for how to harvest microgreens.
Bottom Watering Microgreens: 10 Good Reasons To Do This
Find out the top benefits to bottom watering microgreens, and how it’s done. It’s easier than you might think!
Cabbage Microgreens: Tiny Greens With Big Health Benefits
Not everyone has the space or time to grow a full-sized cabbage. Cabbage microgreens are packed with nutrients and are easy to grow at home.
Sprout Safety: 10 Ways To Kill Bacteria on Sprouts From Seed To Plate
Worried about sprout safety? If you’re growing your own sprouts, there are many ways to kill bacteria on sprouts during the sprouting process. We’ll show you how.
