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Tarnished Silver Jewelry

Growing up in southeastern Arizona in the 1980s meant that silver jewelry was very popular. We had a local silversmith, Mr. Hernandez,...

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Sep 6, 20252 min read

Shelf Stable Laundry Pre-Wash Spray

When I was a kid, if I got a grass stain on my best pair of pants, or a spaghetti sauce stain on my favorite blouse or shirt, my mom...

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Sep 5, 20254 min read

How to start a plant from a cutting

As I have said previously, my mom loved house plants. I remember that she would make "cuttings" to share with others. It's really very...

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Sep 5, 20251 min read

Creamy Potato Ham Soup

Growing up in Arizona, I had no clue what potato soup was. If we had soup, it was usually out of a can, like tomato or chicken noodle,...

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Sep 5, 20252 min read

Never Fail Pie Crust

When our kids were little, money was tight, and there wasn't always room in the budget for treats. I figured out that if I got excited...

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Sep 4, 20252 min read

Momma's Pumpkin Pie

At Thanksgiving time, there was one pie that Momma always made, and I looked forward to it every year. Pumpkin pie, it's everything...

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Sep 4, 20251 min read

Liquid Hand Soap

Equipment: Measuring cups and spoons Mixing bowl or container Whisk or spoon Funnel 8-12 ounce soap dispenser bottle Ingredients: 1/2...

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Sep 4, 20251 min read

Dish Detergent

The older I get, the more I notice how dry my hands get after washing dishes or any household chore that involves a cleaning product. I...

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Sep 4, 20252 min read

Transplanting an aloe house plant

As long as I can remember, there has always been some sort of gardening in my life. I remember when I was a little girl, my mom had a...

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Sep 4, 20253 min read

Classic French Salad Dressing

If you know me, you know that I love to dig for answers and history. Asking where and when recipes originated. With French dressing,...

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Sep 4, 20251 min read

Breakfast Burrito

Mornings in a busy house can seem overwhelming at times. You are running behind schedule, the kids are not cooperating, and everyone...

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Sep 4, 20252 min read

Vanilla Coffee Creamer

"Fancy Coffee" is apparently a thing now. When I was younger, there was no such thing as flavored coffee; it was black, with or without...

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Sep 4, 20252 min read

Instant Onion Soup Mix

This recipe actually changed my "pantry". I used to buy this boxed version of instant soup mix when I needed it to make "French Onion...

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Sep 4, 20252 min read

1 Pound Sandwich Bread with home milled flour

I have been seeing a lot of information recently regarding the benefits of "home milling" wheat for breads and pastries. I thought I...

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Sep 4, 20253 min read

Homemade Egg Rolls

We really enjoy a good egg roll around here. Unfortunately, the store-bought ones are not as good as they used to be. Something about...

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Sep 4, 20252 min read

Fantastic Tempura Batter

Remember the last time you were at your favorite restaurant and ordered the perfect batter fried chicken or fish? My mom made the best...

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Sep 4, 20251 min read

Homemade Chicken Nuggets

Our local convenience store/delicatessen has boneless chicken wings that my husband really enjoys. I bought frozen boneless wings at the...

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Sep 4, 20252 min read

Cheesy Ground Beef Dinner

When the kids were little, life seemed busy all the time. Between work, school functions, church, and chores, I was always looking for a...

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Sep 4, 20255 min read

1,000 Island Salad Dressing

Back in the 70s and 80s, "Thousand Island" dressing was all the rage. I recall making it at the restaurant where I worked. We made...

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Sep 4, 20251 min read

Fall Table Runner

It's that time of year again, time to change out the decorations and table runner from summer to fall. I love to craft and create, so...

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Sep 4, 20252 min read