Author: Pearl Roos
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DIY Seed Envelopes {Great gift for gardeners}
Many gardeners choose to save their own seeds rather than buying new seeds each season. It saves money and after a few seasons the seeds start to produce plants that are better acclimated to your specific location! Making your own seed envelopes is a very easy DIY. Let’s get into it Time 10 – 30…
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An Ode to CDs
Earlier this year I thrifted a Sony 3-in-1 player (CD, radio and cassette). I wanted to introduce my toddler to music in a way that was screen free and didn’t cost $150 (like the Tonie and Yoto players for kids). I wasn’t expecting much other than being able to expose my kid to some classical…
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Peanut Butter Crackers: Healthy and TASTY
My toddler loves these crackers! He’s broken one of my glass tupperware containers trying to get to them. So, now I have to store them high up and out of his sight! This recipe was adapted from the wonderful Yummy Toddler Food blog. In my version I’ve dropped the sugar (my son is still ~mostly~…
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Play Dough Recipe
I’m not sure why I thought play dough was one of those you can’t make at home. This recipe comes together very quickly and if stored in an air tight container the dough will keep for months! Yield: 2 balls of dough Time: 10 minutes, plus cooling time Ingredients 1 cup all purpose flour 1/2…
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Flavorful Collard Green Chips
These chips are ultra lightweight and crispy. They totally satisfy my cravings for some crunchy and salty – while providing a serving of veggies! Ingredients 10 large collard green leaves 1 tbs olive oil 3/4 tsp salt 1-3/4 tsp seasoning mix (optional) Seasoning mix 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1/2 tsp onion powder 1/4 tsp smoked…
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Fall Harvest Bars {Turn a smoothie into a healthy portable snack}
A few months ago the teachers at my son’s preschool asked us to send him with more snacks. Apparently he liked to go around and take food from his friends. The kid can eat! I of course want his snacks to be at least reasonably healthy and preferably homemade. These sugar free smoothie bars fit…
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AFFORDABLE Halloween Idea: Headless People Displays
Many years ago my mom posted a picture of a headless man on her porch. That kicked off a new family Halloween tradition. They don’t loom over the sidewalk like the ubiquitous foot skeletons that populate our neighborhood each fall. However, when people walk by and notice them? Guaranteed double take. They’re hilarious but also…
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