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Homemade Pesto Recipe for two
One of our favorite summer meals is cool pesto pasta. It is a great filling meal. When we have it, I use homemade pesto. It is so easy to make and tastes wonderful, so I thought I would share the recipe. Pesto 5 or so Cloves of Garlic15 Large Fresh Basil Leaves1/2 Cup of Pine…

Easy Homemade Fabric Christmas Ornament for Under $5
Making your own homemade fabric Christmas ornament is not only fun, but it is a frugal way to decorate your tree for the holidays. If you are looking for a simple ornament craft to make during a fun girls night out or even on a snowy afternoon with the kids, take a look below at…

Gardening Tips To Help Prepare Your Fall Vegetable Garden
Whether you garden year round or just for one season, such as a fall vegetable garden, gardening can provide so many benefits! It is relaxing and therapeutic, can be an excellent teaching tool if you involve little ones and gives you healthy fruits and vegetables for the family. A fall garden can also be a lot…




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