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7 Tasks Homemakers Did 100 Years Ago That You Need to Do

7 Old-Fashioned Tasks You Should Still Be Doing. It’s hard to imagine 100 years ago. I mean, a hundred years ago, people were going to the movies to watch a silent film. A hundred years ago, The Eiffel Tower was THE tallest structure in the world. Back then Lincoln Logs were the toy of choice. However, there are homemaking tasks that were done 100 years ago that are still done now. Or at least, ... Read More about 7 Tasks Homemakers Did 100 Years Ago That You Need to Do

How to Bring Your Summer Herbs Indoors

How to Bring Your Herbs Indoors for Fall and Winter. Now that the nip of fall is in the air, the summer flowers and herbs in your garden are probably on their last leg. While many of your flowers may be annuals and meant to only last one season, the truth is that most of your herbs are hardy enough to grow all year long. This works best for perennial and biennial herbs like, oregano, thyme, ... Read More about How to Bring Your Summer Herbs Indoors

Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting

Delicious Pumpkin Cupcakes with Homemade Frosting. I can't believe it's almost fall! It feels like summer just started, but when I look outside I see leaves starting to fall! But that's okay, because fall means it's time for one of my favorite foods- pumpkin! I love pretty much everything pumpkin, but I particularly like how moist and flavorful pumpkin makes baked desserts. If you want a ... Read More about Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting

How to Clean Your Grill: Grill Cleaning 101

How to Clean Your Gas or Charcoal Grill Easily. Schools are starting to go back now, which means the end of summer is on it's way. Which means it's time to start planning to clean your grill and set it aside until next year. Whether your grill is looking a little the worse for wear after all the grilling you've done this season, or you neglected to scrub it down at the end of last summer and have ... Read More about How to Clean Your Grill: Grill Cleaning 101

Free Printable First Day of School Signs

First Day of School Free Printable Signs. The first day of school is nearly here! I can't believe it, it feels like the summer just started. But back to school shopping is already in full swing and everyone is preparing to head on back into learning. To commemorate the start of another grade and another milestone in your child's education, get our Free Printable First Day of School Signs to use ... Read More about Free Printable First Day of School Signs

What to Buy in August

August is back to school time for many families! But with all that back to school hustle and bustle, don't get so distracted that you miss out on the many great seasonal deals taking place! There are dozens of things you can find at wonderfully low prices in August. You just have to know what to look for! To help you out, here's What to Buy in August! Because August is part of the back to ... Read More about What to Buy in August