The lead crisis of the ‘70s seems like a thing of the past. You might even remember when the U.S. banned lead paint from home goods and paints in 1978, after recognizing the harmful effects it can have on the brain and kidneys. There was a major recall of toys, shopping carts, and other items to ...
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Can You Freeze Cream Cheese?
Cream cheese is on sale right now for Easter cooking and I am excited to stock the freezer with cream cheese we can use later when the price goes up. I love cream cheese on bagels or to may ham rolls, Its the perfect addition to creamy mashed potatoes, scrambled eggs and creamy baked mac and ...
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Simple Handy Uses for ZOTE Soap
Not long ago I grabbed a bar of ZOTE to help deal with the oily mess on my baby's bibs due to the high-fat content in my breast milk this round. The Tide in the washer on hot still leaves a bit of that breastmilk smell on the fabric of our favorite bibs. Which is odd because it gets everything else ...
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How to Build the Best Garden Soil
Building up your garden's soil is the best way to make your garden thrive this year. As we grow plants in our gardens year after year the soil breaks down and needs help to provide your garden with what it needs. If you are growing a garden to feed your family or even to make a little extra money ...
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What Can I Use As A Heavy Cream Substitute
I love heavy cream for my coffee or whipping up homemade butter or whipped cream. For these uses, you can't really substitute heavy cream but the good news is for baking and cooking uses you can find several great heavy cream substitute options. Like making your own buttermilk there are several ...
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