Apples are such a versatile fruit. Check out these easy and scrumptious ways to use fresh apples in your fall dish. When is Apple Season Fresh apples are available in Oklahoma throughout mid-August to October The availability is dependent on the variety. Gala Apples are the earliest variety and Fuji is the latest available in… Read More What to Do With Fresh Apples
Why Blanch Blueberries? Why should we blanch blueberries? Blueberries have a waxy film on their skin, which impedes heat penetrating their interiors for efficient and even drying. Blanching them causes cracks in the waxy surfaces as the berry swells, which allow the dehydrator’s heat into them more readily. This step is an important one because… Read More How to Blanch Blueberries
We’ve all heard the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach, well these snack gifts are sure to win any man over. There are so many unique snack ideas that are perfect gifts for any occasion.
Zero Waste Kitchen Products Zero waste kitchen towels are an essential for any zero waste kitchen and sustainable apartment living lifestyle. Switching from paper towels is one of the easier swaps to make because there is common replacements, that actually clean better and will save you money, while keeping unnecessary waste from the landfills. If… Read More Zero Waste Kitchen Towels
How to Freeze Blueberries You can take advantage of these numerous benefits and freeze blueberries during their peak season. They’re one of the easiest fruits to freeze, but if not done properly, they could freeze in one big clump. Step One – Keep Blueberries Dry You want the blueberries dry when they go into the… Read More How to Freeze Blueberries
Best Jerky Gift Ideas Are you looking for the best beef jerky gifts for the men in your life? You’ve come to right place! I didn’t realize there were so many unique jerky ideas out there, but no matter what your man prefers, you’ll find a gift idea for him here. Leave a comment with… Read More Beef Jerky Gifts for Him
Spring is just around the corner and we want to bring all the birds to our yard, so we’re putting together unique bird feeders! Bird feeders are great for any backyard during all times of the year because even in winter the birds have to scrounge to find things to eat. Hint: These unique bird… Read More Unique Bird Feeders for Your Backyard
My passion for upycling was one of the primary factors for ever starting a blog. Although, I’ve sort of taken a few detours in life and found a passion for growing things, it still comes back to the concept of taking something unusable and making something new. Whether it’s a seed, a plastic bag, a… Read More Thrift Shopping: Making Old Things New
New Year, New Light What better way to celebrate a new year than to give a lamp makeover? My aunt repurposed this lamp a few year ago as part of our Curbside Overhaul project. We don’t have that website anymore, so I decided to add those projects to this one. We started with an old… Read More A Lamp Makeover: Shining New Light on an Old Lamp
Wooden Trellis A garden trellis is required to complete any garden. Many vegetables including peas, cucumbers, tomatoes, luffas and many others, require a trellis to grow to their fullest ability. Sometimes buying a trellis can be expensive, but the garden is a great place to use repurposed items to keep inline with a natural look.… Read More How to Repurpose a Screen Door into a Garden Trellis