Tea Cakes
Tea Cakes!
Just whipped up a batch of these yummy Tea Cakes! Check out the recipe here: Tea Cakes in a Cookie Jar
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This page covers domestic matters, from recipes, gardening, kitchen and household tips.
From Thread to Spread
I’ve been on a sewing kick lately, making pillow covers, tote bags, throws and patching holes in my family’s clothing. Literally having a hands on approach to the fabrics in my environment brings to my attention the materials of each …
“Life Without Plastic” – Grocery Shopping, Part 1
I was browsing the internet this morning and ran across the Life Without Plastic‘s website. “Life Without Plastic,” seems ideal but is it doable today to not rely on this widely used product? As I sit in my office and …
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GE versus GMO – What’s the difference?
I read an interesting article titled EWG’s 2014 Shopper’s Guide To Avoiding GE Food. I have to admit I am confused about the difference between GE and GMO, so I decided to do a little research on the matter. Click …
Start Here to Be Magnolia Green!
Here are 7 easy suggestions to get you started on a more frugal sustainable lifestyle! 1. List the skills you have and if practical, don’t pay someone else to do it. For example, I’m the family groomer. I even cut my …
Mississippi’s Arbor Day!
It’s Arbor Day in Mississippi. Per Arbor Day and Tree Planting Week Proclamation by Governor Bryant, we Mississippians are encouraged to participate in “Tree Planting Week” from the February 8th to February 14th. I plan to check out the woods on …
Rosemary Citrus Dishwasher Gel
I’ve been using this dishwasher gel recipe for over a month and am very happy with the results. I do rinse most of my dirty dishes before I load my dishwasher; therefore, my dishes are coming out clean. Here is …
Laundry Powder Recipe
I’ve been making my own laundry powder from borax, washing soda and bar soap for years. I’ve tried using different varieties of bar soap…cheap, expensive, scented and unscented. You name it, I’ve tried it. Since I have sensitive skin, I …
Out of Evaporated Milk?
If out of evaporated milk, use 1 1/2 cups of whole milk simmered down to 2/3 cup for every 5 ounce can of evaporated milk needed. Note: Make sure to watch carefully while heating milk, whisking occasionally to eliminate scorching. …
iTunes Radio vs. Pandora
iTunes Radio vs. Pandora After updating your iPhone to the new iOS7, you may have noticed something new in your music app. iTunes Radio that is. Apple’s new innovation has been designed for you to create and listen to a …