Chick Egg Separator
This Chick Egg Separator is cute. “Tilt the chick and the yolk remains inside while the egg white drips through the beak.” $13. Of course you could also use a …
From Light Bulb To Hot Air Balloon
I’m on a hot air balloon kick right now. If I were so inclined–and I kind of am–I might turn a light bulb into a hot air balloon to hang …
How To Braid Garlic
Braiding garlic helps it last longer in storage and is a more aesthetically pleasing option than throwing your bulbs in a mesh bag. Braiding is a convenient and attractive way …
Chocolate Zucchini Muffins
These chocolate zucchini muffins, adapted from a family recipe, are rich and chocolatey, especially if you add the optional chocolate chips. But they also have zucchini in them, so hey, …
Results Of My Zucchini Plant Experiment
I tried an experiment on my zucchini plants. In the past, I’ve always put a little bit of steer manure mixed with dirt around the roots of my zucchini plants …
DIY Coconut Vodka
Recently I had an opportunity to try Vikingfjord Vodka from Norway. It had a clean flavor that I thought would be perfect for making some flavored vodkas for summer cocktails, …
Keeping Ants Off Fruit Trees
Ants, man. They are my garden nemesis. I’m getting better at killing them but they can still do a lot of damage if you let them. They don’t just put …
Buying Bulk Canned Foods at Costco
The Frugal Find has a great post on saving money by buying bulk canned foods at Costco. I do this too, and can vouch for the savings. The idea is …
10 More DIY Christmas Gifts
Last year’s 10 Fast DIY Christmas Gifts was so popular, I decided to follow up with 10 MORE DIY Christmas Gifts. Unlike last year, there’s still almost a month before …
One Month Of Food Waste
Inspired by the news that Americans waste 40% of their food, from August 22 to September 22, 2012, I wrote down all my food waste. To do this, I simply …
Make Your Own Olla
I’ve talked about irrigating your garden with clay pots before. You can use an unglazed terracotta pot called an olla, which you bury in the ground and fill with water. …