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Here's a nifty idea for turning old clothes into a pretty, new outfit for Spring--just in time for Earth Day 2012.
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Garden Gold: Saving Money on Groceries and Other Products
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Earth Day is April 22nd, this year. Instead of saving the whales or preventing the destruction of the rainforest, try doing what you can to reduce, reuse, and recycle in your own little corner of the Earth: your home! Here's a nifty idea for turning old clothes into a pretty, new outfit for Spring--just in time for Earth Day 2012. Join us today! www.homemaking-co...
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A vignette is a beautiful way to decorate according to the season, a holiday, or any theme. And because it’s done on a small scale, you can get a fresh new look without having to move furniture (usually), paint, or lose your whole Saturday. The possibilities are endless, and you can change it up when it’s time to move on to something new.
Celebrate the wearin' o' the green and St. Patrick's Day this year with a feast of rainbow treats: a nod to the Irish legend of chasing rainbows to find the lucky leprechaun and his pot of gold.
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Since 1991, every President of the United States has issued a special proclamation declaring March “Irish Heritage Month”. As such, March is the month to honor the achievements, sacrifice and contributions of Irish immigrants and their descendents.
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Tame the Kitchen Madness: Do you ever feel like your kitchen is the gateway to chaos and doom? You’re busy. Your family’s busy. Maybe you’ve got a new baby in the house, or a new job, or kids going different directions at all times of the day.
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Cinnamon Sugar Cheese Danish: The best thing about these Danish is the taste. The second best thing is how unbelievable easy and quick they are to make!
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Homemade Dumplings: Winter is a great time to have soup. Tired of the same old chicken noodle, clam chowder or even minestrone? Adding some good dumplins' can make even the plainest fare seem extra-special. Each batch of dough makes about 8 golf-ball sized dumplins'.
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Gourmet 100 Pound Carrot Cake: We love this version of the 100 pound carrot cake. Don’t let National Carrot Cake {February 3rd} day pass you by without a slice. This is a cake that is perfect for company or whenever you have some extra time and want a sweet treat! This carrot cake is sure to make you better-than-Betty-Crocker. {wink}
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Article: Just Right for Reading Make the most of your time with your kids and make it a life lesson’s learning experience at the same time. Leave a little time for discussion at the end and you’ll have one {or more} easy to put together, but very enriching experience.
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Are you a book collector? What a perfect time to go through your shelves to find books you haven’t read yet. You could even make one of your bookshelves dedicated to the books you plan to read this year.
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Why do we focus on Historic Homemakers here at the Homemaking Cottage? Because we believe that in learning from people of the past we can make our lives better today. There is a quote by George R.R. Martin that goes, “A reader lives a thousand lives before he dies. The man who never reads lives only one.”
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Adding A Touch of French Decor to your Home -- Take pride in the things you have to create fantastic meals. Invest in a french press coffee maker or a plain carafe to make afternoon coffee time for your family and friends special. More of a tea kind of girl? Go to a flea market or antique store and ask the shopkeeper do they have any incomplete tea sets. Combining bits and pieces of different tea sets can not only be a fun way to spend a few hours, but it can give you a cheap, unique tea set.
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Article: The Color in the Season Reminds me of the Beauty in my life
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Chores and Rewards systems---organize your household!
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One Homemaker's Savings: Add It All Up Full-time homemakers don't earn a paycheck. Although we can stay busy all day long and into the night, seven days a week, we don't get monetary bonuses or a salary. So how much is our work worth?
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