Make your own pickling spice blend! Mustard seed, black peppercorns, and cinnamon (or allspice!) are essential. The rest are mix-and-match. Lasts for up to a year and makes enough for several batches. Pin Share Email Are you planning on making lots of pickles? If so, you might want to try mixing up your own blend …
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How to host a hawaiian party
No beach? No problem. Channel the Aloha State with these fresh finds. Since we’ve had to put travel temporarily on hold, its time to get a little creative about crafting our very own experiential “staycation,” and what could be finer than bringing the Aloha State to your backyard? Thanks to these Hawaiian-themed party ideas, you’ll …
How to get rid of bruises
Bruises occur due to an accumulation of blood under the skin. They can be due to trauma such as a fall, bumping into furniture or even after a kiss. These marks are purple at first, and become yellow, greenish, brown as they heal. Usually bruises disappear gradually without the need for treatment but can be …
How to clean a shirt collar
The good news is that you’re doing pretty well if you’re using a spray-style stain remover before laundering your shirts. The bad news is that you’re still having a problem with ring around the collar, and so today we’re going to fix that. It will be pretty painless, actually! Before we get into the nitty …
How to protect laminate flooring
You’ve probably heard that laminate flooring is extraordinarily durable, but it’s still important to take steps in laminate floor protection. Taking care of laminate floors is easy when you take the proper steps to protect your floors against scratches, dents and chips. Whether your kids use your floors to color, you regularly entertain, or you …
How to get high without drugs
Did you know that there are at least 13 ways to get high without alcohol or drugs? Many products that produce a high can be found in your home and are often easily accessible to your children. Legal Ways Teens Get High: What Parents Should Look For Most parents know to be on the lookout …
How to become an early riser
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How to encourage your child to be a doctor when grown up
As a family physician, guest lecturer at a local medical school, and creator of a pre-med curriculum for young learners, I’m often asked by parents how to support their child who wants to be a doctor. The most important point to remember is that you don’t need to have any science background or be a …
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How to survive an avalanche
Move to the top of the debris. Create an air pocket in front of your face. By Malia Wollan “The snow breaks all around you like a pane of glass,” says Karl Birkeland, director of the U.S. Forest Service’s National Avalanche Center in Bozeman, Mont. And when it does, listen for what Birkeland calls “a …
How to organize your comic collection with excel
People collect comic books for different reasons. Many collect them to make money as comic books perform better than the stock market. Other collect them in order to hand down once treasured belongings to their children or grandchildren. Still others collect them just for the joy of collecting. Those who value their comic book collections …
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