Tag Archives: DIY

Green Moms Carnival – Food Preservation

Welcome to the July Green Moms Carnival! I’m so excited to be hosting the carnival especially with Food Preservation as the topic because I think that food is one of the first ways that many moms choose to “go green,” by … Continue reading

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Homemade Yogurt

Go check out my waste-free yogurt tutorial at the Green Phone Booth!

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Homemade Cheddar Cheese

Today’s guest post comes from Marci of Down on the Farm. Cheddar Cheese Equipment: Cheese pot with a lid to hold the milk (it is good to make this a dedicated cheese only pot), a larger stock pot or water … Continue reading

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Homemade Vanilla Extract

Today’s guest post comes from Sarah of Frugal by Choice, Cheap by Necessity. *warning, without giving anything away, if you normally receive a Christmas present from me, don’t attempt this at home…cause then you are a Grinch and will ruin … Continue reading

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Painting the Baby’s Room

Yesterday, Ed and I painted the baby’s room.  Before I continue with the story, let me give a little background information on me and painting… I hate to paint.  With a passion.  However, I’m not going to pay someone else … Continue reading

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DIY Kangaroo Costume

This costume was so easy to make.  I have a brown velour jump suit that my brothers affectionately call my “poop suit.”  Needless to say, I no longer wear the poop suit on regular occasions.  For the costume, I wore … Continue reading

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