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How to Grow a Loofah Sponge

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How to grow a loofah sponge and my first time experience growing them.

So, how do you grow a loofah? I thought loofahs grew in the ocean.

One day I was taking a shower and I noticed on the side of my shampoo bottle that it said you can grow your own loofahs. Huh! Amazing. I learned something new, so my creativity side said, “Lets grow some loofahs!” and that’s what I did.

This is my journey on how I grew my first loofahs in my backyard. I explain what loofahs are, how to grow them yourselves and how to use them.

Stay tuned till the end I have a YouTube video if you’d like to watch it.

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How to make Apple Cider

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How to make Apple Cider

Did you ever want to make apple cider? I did! The past few years I kept thinking to myself we’re going to make it. Then, I kept putting it off. Well. This is the year for apple cider at our house. Read on to see how we made it.

I’m glad that I was able to be a part of an autumn blog hop. In this blog you will also find more great apple recipes by my fellow blogging friends. Please be sure to check out their apple recipe blogs too! Links for them are at the end.

Also, while your hear. Check out my YouTube video tutorial on how we made home made apple cider. Plus, a bonus video on how we (actually – my dad) made the table for the press and crusher.

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How to Make a Coffee Cozy

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How to make a coffee cozy

This is a fun sewing project to make a coffee cozy. Here I show you step by step how to make your own. Enjoy cozying up to coffee, tea, apple cider and hot chocolate.

This is a great sewing project to welcome fall. Cozy up all your hot beverages! These coffee cozy’s are so quick to make up. I made some in several different flannel patterns.

I created a FREE printable template for you to use. Link is provided towards the end. Also, you can watch my YouTube video tutorial at the end to see me make one.

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How to Make Fabric Letters

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How to Make Fabric Letters

Want to learn how to make this unique gift of fabric letters?

Recently, I was invited to a baby shower and I made these fabric letters for baby as a gift. I always love to make something handmade to give to the new parents. Spelling out the word “baby” with the fabric.

I had made these previously for another friends baby shower also. For that one I spelled out the baby’s name.

Keep reading on to see how to see how I made them and more ideas of what to do with them.

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Farm Fresh Blueberry Ice Pops

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Farm Fresh Blueberry Ice Pops

What better way to beat the summer heat with these homemade farm fresh blueberry ice pops!

These farm fresh blueberry ice pops were so fun to make (and they are gluten-free too). From bringing the kids to the a local farm and picking our own blueberries to making them together at home. We only used 3 ingredients. Read on to find a FREE printable recipe card and a YouTube video tutorial. Make sure to watch to the end. I made my first bloopers!

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Gluten-Free Tabbouleh

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 Gluten-Free Tabbouleh

My gluten-free tabbouleh is a side dish I make often. My rendition of this Mediterranean dish substitutes quinoa for the bulgur wheat commonly used. The added cumin spice gives it a smoky, savory taste that begs you for seconds! It pairs well with most dinners. It’s so simple and versatile.

I will make this and bring it to friends and family houses for a side dish. There is always someone who asks me for the recipe.

Read to the end to get a FREE printable Gluten-Free Tabbouleh recipe card and a YouTube video tutorial.

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DIY Pallet Herb Garden

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DIY Pallet Herb Garden

A simple way to repurpose a pallet is to turn it into a patio diy pallet herb garden. This diy pallet herb garden took only a few hours to make with simple tools already at home. It’s great to have fresh herbs on hand throughout the warm weather. I picked the few herbs that I use the most in my cooking. Furthermore, getting the kids involved in planting and growing their own food is great to help them learn too.

Read more below to find out how we made this patio pallet herb garden and also watch a video tutorial.

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The Best Gluten-Free Flourless Chocolate Quinoa Cake

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The Best Gluten-Free Flourless Chocolate Quinoa Cake

Get ready to make the best gluten-free flourless chocolate quinoa cake!

I started making this cake for my daughter with celiac disease. I wanted her to have a cake that she could enjoy. This cake is a winner! Its super moist and you can’t tell that its made with super healthy quinoa. You would never think these too ingredients would go together and work well. Its a double win! Chocolate and quinoa. MMMmmm!

One day we let grandma try it and she always asks me to make it for her too.

Check out the end of this post for a YouTube video tutorial and FREE printable recipe cards for the Gluten-Free Flourless Chocolate Quinoa Cake and  simple icing.

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Gluten-Free Gravy

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Gluten-Free Gravy

The topping to finish your dinner wouldn’t be complete without this luscious gluten-free gravy. From using the drippings from the Simple Roasted Lemon Chicken recipe. The secret is to use Bob’s Red Mill 1 to 1 baking gluten-free flour. My family and guests never know they are missing the gluten from traditional flour used to make a roux to thicken this gravy. So full of flavor, my kids beg for more gravy.

I’m always trying to reinvent the meals I use to create in a gluten-free way. Cooking gluten-free has definitely been a learning curve for sure. It saddens me to see my daughter not be able to eat like we use too. (Especially bread!) If your on a gluten-free diet you know what I’m talking about. I try my best efforts to make everything so we can all eat the same things together and not feel like we are lacking in the food quality department.

Read along to the bottom to find a tutorial video and a printable recipe card.

You can also see some more great side dish recipes from my fellow blogging friends from our recent Thanksgiving blog hop. Check out their recipe on their websites below.

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