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Take Chances

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If you're never scared, embarrassed or hurt, it means you never take chances. ~Julia Soul

The Chosen One

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After about two years of throwing around the idea of putting our small suburban home on the market, we finally did it. To our surprise, it sold in six days!

3 Ways to Infuse Oil

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Infuse oil with your favorite herbs using one of these three methods.

How to Make Beeswax Lip Balm

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Heal lips chapped from wind and sun by making your own lip balm.

How to Make Beeswax Salve

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Create a soothing balm for burns, sore muscles and dry skin by applying medicinal oils to beeswax.

Ferment Your Own Vinegar

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Make your own vinegars at home, and reap the sweet (and sour) benefits of your brews.

DIY Laundry Detergent

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Laundry products can be a costly portion of your monthly grocery budget. Save money by making your own detergent at home.

4 Embroidery Patterns to Decorate Linens

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Give your old linens an updated look by stitching these home-inspired designs on them.

How to Make Natural Blue Dyes

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Follow these step-by-step guidelines for creating effective blue dyes from natural materials.

3 Fresh Ways to Chop Your Food Budget

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Clip coupons. Shop sales. Stock up. While everyone seeks ways to save on food costs, most "tips” sound like a stale rerun, repeating the same conventional knowledge over and over.

Reduce Your Trash Pile with Waste Analysis

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This worksheet will help you keep track of where you family tosses their trash and help you make environmentally responsible waste decisions.

What is Fermented Food?

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Long before fridges and canners came to be, food was preserved through fermentation. Learn more about this fascinating—and tasty—kitchen method.

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