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How to Store Ground Wheat
I want to talk about storage of wheat after you grind it into flour. I wanted to kind of ask the readers this question. I did a little reading up on the subject and there seems to be conflicting opinions on storage and usage. So I want to see what you are doing and what…
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How to Build a DIY Composting Bin for Home Composting
There are many ways to make a compost pile in your home, but if you want to keep it organized you can use these instructions for a DIY composting bin for home composting. It is easy to make and doesn’t take much space. It is a perfect size for any backyard garden where you…
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Cut the Costs and Keep the Change: Part 1
As I looked at our budget to see where else we could cut costs to save more money, there was 1 thing I had to constantly be asking myself. Is this a NEED or a WANT. I had to do some searching within myself, but I realized that we had a lot of wants labeled…




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