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Taking Time To Reflect. Students and those on other blogs: The articles on this site are copyrighted. You are not allowed to paste them on your blog unless you get permission from the author. Email me here: ladylydiaspeaks@comcast.net with the name of your blog and the location. Before you read this article with intent to mock, go here and read this. The list of 30 things was given to me as a teenager and I saved it. It was intended to help young women who claimed there was "nothing to do," or that they were "bored" at home.

It was never intended to impose on any homemaker a must-do list. Most women never accomplish anything on this list because of the daily work that is necessary. Young women need to also type in the words "Girls and Their Influence" and get an idea of why they cannot find a man to marry who will be a good provider and protector. Summer's Day in the Flower GardenStretched Canvas PrintReid, Robert...Buy at AllPosters.com 1. Homestead Acres. National Center for Home Food Preservation. Traditional Foods | Easy, Fuss-Free. Homemade Whole Wheat Flour : Whisking Away. It’s pretty simple: you start with some wheat, put it through a grinder, and collect the flour in a bowl. I used the grain mill attachment for the Kitchen Aid mixer. I used this flour in a delicious loaf of banana bread . Instructions: How to Spring Clean With Nontoxic Home-made Products - Environment.

Tackling spring-cleaning this month? Us too. But there's no sense in doing it if you're going to create a big mess for the planet (and your body) in the process. Cleaning up your act isn't as straightforward as running to the pharmacy and picking out a bottle covered in claims of eco-friendliness and biodegradability, however. When it comes to home cleaning products a lot of eco claims are unverified and—worse—unverifiable, with rare exceptions like Seventh Generation. Instead of wondering what kinds of toxic chemicals you're flushing down the toilet or dumping down the drain every time you decide your apartment's gotten a little grungy, stock up on a few things listed below, and keep these easy recipes handy.

You'll probably notice you already have a lot of these ingredients in your house, and the ones you don't are way cheaper than any pre-made, environmentally unsound cleaner you can buy at the store. All-purpose cleaner. Windows and mirror cleaner. Floor soap. Carpet deodorizer.