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Jul 13th 2017
Make your own reusable tissues
Here's a simple way to save trees, waste and money. If the idea of using a tree to blow your nose doesn't sit well with you, make your own reusable tissues! It's simple, cheap, upcycles old cloth a…
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Oct 26th 2015
Jewelweed – a gem for preventing poison ivy rash!
If you're allergic to poison ivy and you don't know about jewelweed, you need to discover this plant! Jewelweed (Impatiens capensis) grows in many of the same habitats where poison ivy is found. It es…
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May 19th 2015
Cocoa production – an introduction
Cocoa, a favorite food and ingredient in personal care items, is a product I use or consume pretty much every day. I'm a huge fan of dark chocolate, and I love using cocoa butter in soaps and lotions.…
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Feb 17th 2015
Palm oil – what you should know
Why we don't use palm oil Upper left: Large map including major palm-oil producing regions. Indonesia is j…
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Feb 9th 2015
Red-bean mochi
I had some delicious mochi balls at a friend's sushi party recently and decided it would be fun to try to make them, so I did some internet research & came up with a plan. The ingredients are simp…
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Jan 19th 2015
Avocado chocolate mousse
This dessert is really simple and incredibly delicious. If they don't know the main ingredient, your friends and kids will probably not guess it's avocados!Recipe:6 ripe avocados6 ounces (170 g)…
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