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Here’s a fun Halloween craft project to do with older kids, adults and/or seniors. All of these designs are easy-to-make and require no artistic skills. No pattern or template is needed. We kept the designs simple using basic shapes and with the majority of the …
When it comes to fall decorating I like to whip up a few new autumn inspired craft projects every year. When it comes to crafting, I like quick and easy projects that don’t cost a lot of money. These hand painted Jack-o-Lantern Pumpkins are adorable! …
Got fresh lima beans on-hand that you want to freeze for later use? If so, you need to blanch them before freezing them. Blanching helps to preserve their flavor, retain their nutrients, color and can kill off any bacteria or germs. Blanching is a simple process that only takes a few minutes to complete.
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Wash lima beans under cool water to remove dirt and debris. Remove them from their shells and place the beans into a colander. Rinse them again with cool water. Let the excess water drip out of the colander while you prepare for the blanching step.
Bring a large pot of water to a boil on your stove top. Place the lima beans into the boiling water for 3 minutes. You need to time this…as you don’t want to over-cook the beans!!! Turn off the heat. Immediately transfer the beans back to the colander with the cold water running out of your kitchen faucet at full blast. You need to stop the cooking process by immediately cooling them down. If you have a lot of beans…toss a few ice cubes on top.
Lay a piece of parchment paper down onto a baking sheet. Lay the cooled beans on top. Blot with a cotton towel to remove any excess moisture. They should be covering the baking sheet in a single layer. Place the baking sheet into the freezer for 1-2 hours. Remove. Place the partially frozen lime beans in freezer storage bags or in freezer safe storage containers. I like to use freezer bags which helps me to save on freezer space. Label and freeze.
** By partially freezing on the baking sheet helps to reduce clumping or big piles of beans from freezing together.
** When you’re ready to cook the lima beans…they can be cooked straight from the bag while still frozen.
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These Pineapple Upside-Down Cakes are super easy-to-make! You use a pre-purchased cake mix along with a few basic ingredients to make them. They’re baked in glass mason jars in your oven. Perfect for individual portions and sweet dessert treats. One basic cake mix will make …
These hand-painted Halloween themed seashells are the perfect little accents for your next Halloween party. Use them as party favors, in a tablescape or just as little home decor accents. These designs are easy to replicate, no artistic skills are needed. A great project for …
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I first want to let you know about my specific hair type. I have long, thick and dry hair. It’s natural, no chemical treatments at all. At times I experience a lot of brittle ends, dryness and frizziness. During the summertime my hair gets even drier from all of the swimming that I do. At the age of 56, I’m looking for easy-to-use products that do what they say that they’ll do. That’s exactly why I use Milk_Shake hair products.
A few weeks ago I started using the Milk_Shake Moisture Plus Hair Shampoo and Conditioner. They’re made with organic Papaya extract and hyaluronic acid for age protection. They’re paraben free. Using these products improves softness and manageability, while maintaining the optimal moisture balanace.
To Use: Lather the shampoo into damp hair. Leave it in for 2-3 minutes and rinse out. Apply conditioner to freshly cleansed, damp hair. Leave it in for 2-3 minutes and rinse out.
The first thing I want to mention is the fragrance. It’s very light, fresh and clean. They don’t smell like chemicals or perfume. Next, you get a really good lather with the shampoo but not overly-so. It feels really nice when you’re massaging it into your hair. I leave it in the 2-3 minutes and then rinse. I like to “squeeze my hair out gently” to remove excess water (I have long, thick hair) and then apply the conditioner. It smells equally as nice as the shampoo. Leave it in 2-3 minutes and then rinse it out.
After I get out of the shower I like to leave my hair wrapped up in a towel for 10-15 minutes to help absorb excess water. I then brush it out (yes, I use a brush). I find that I can easily brush my hair out…that conditioner is fantastic for removing tangles! Depending on my day…I may air dry or heat dry. I’m not a big user of using heat tools on my hair. So, if I can avoid them, I do.
Over the past few weeks the dryness to my hair has improved by at least 80%. I like that these products don’t make my hair look oily or greasy. A lot of products do that when they’re treating dry hair…not these!!! My hair feels so much softer to the touch and it’s definitely much more manageable. Another thing I noticed is that I’m losing less hair down the drain. I think with dry and brittle hair…your hair breaks-off and you shed more. I’m now keeping more hair on my head! Yay!
In addition to the shampoo and conditioner I had the opportunity to try out the Milk_Shake Whipped Cream Leave-In Foam which is a no rinse conditioning & protective creamy foam for all hair types. I really like applying that once a week or on days that I feel my hair needs some extra-moisturizing help (like after swimming). You shake the can and the foam comes out into your hand. You only need a little bit. Then massage it through the hair. No rinsing!!! Gotta love that!
The Milk_Shake Increadible Milk 12 Effects is a leave-in treatment for all hair types. It contains organic muru muru and is paraben free. I’ve been using this product for almost 7 months and love it! You can read my previous review on it HERE. It’s a top-notch, salon quality product that EVERYONE can use!!!
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Today’s arts and crafts project is for Halloween! Two of the designs were painted on large clam seashells with the other design painted onto a smooth river stone. We wanted to show you that if you don’t live near a beach…you can still do this …
Nectarines are one of my favorite fruits! They’re sweet and juicy but not overly so. One way you can preserve fresh nectarines is by home canning them using a water bath canner. The process is really easy. Once they’ve been properly processed, they’re shelf stable …