This week, in Aldona makes something: Yogurt making. My interest in this project was sparked by a habit change I’ve been working on for several months. After […]
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Fresh foods better for earth, us
Earth Week has inspired me to think even more about the food I’m eating. It’s been easy to gravitate more towards processed food in these times. Not […]
Worth effort to make own granola
While I’ve heard the “breakfast is the most important meal of the day” adage, it’s never been my favorite, unless it’s served a few hours after I […]
Don’t let sunscreens burn you
I’m the first to admit, I make mistakes. Some I learn from, others I repeat. One error I end up making yearly is underestimating the power of […]
Ticks can paralyze animals
Lately I’ve been seeing lots of memes referencing all the canceled events, saying walking your dog isn’t canceled, cuddling with your dog isn’t canceled, playing with your […]
Black walnuts, hulls offer more possibilities
Today I’m giving a big shout-out to my friend Judy from church. This year, she gave me black walnuts for the second time. Black walnuts are revered […]
Wood mill proves ‘an undertaking’
When my sister Lina told me she’d gotten a wood mill to make boards from trees on her property, I was pretty excited to see the operation. […]
Crafts can cure winter blues
It is cabin fever time of year. Myself, I’ve been feeling antsy while at home and feel the new crafting project itch coming on. A chat with […]
There may be plastic in your gum
Not long ago, I wrote about bone char used in filtration and purification of sugar. I had lots of feedback on that topic, and it inspired me […]
Chai, Christmas combine for best parts of winter
There are many parts of winter I don’t love. But tasty warm drinks and Christmas — especially the two combined — make the long cold months and […]