Recipes and Remedies

A collection of homemade recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks as well as lotions, potions, cleaning supplies, and more!

Homemade Flea Repellent Spray

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If you don’t have carpets and can’t use the suggestion over here, try this easy homemade flea repellent. Ingredients: 2 cups of water 1 lemon Directions: 1. Cut the lemon in half.  Then cut each half into 4 pieces. 2. Place the lemon pieces in a large boil. 3. Bring the 2 cups of water…

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How to Make your Own Baby Food

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Rice cereal is just the beginning for babies!  They are in for a world of flavor. Here’s how to make your own baby food at home. This particular recipe is for carrots and yields 24 servings, but you can follow the same steps for most vegetables.  Have fun! What you’ll need: 1 small bag of…

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Keep Fido Flea Free

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The next time you find your best friend full of fleas take a salt shaker to your carpets. Why? For one thing, those pesky fleas have most likely spread themselves over more than just your dog.  To keep them from spreading any further, sprinkle a handful of salt over your carpet and let it sit…

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Cinnamon = Fresh Breath

The next time you run out of mouthwash, try making your own! 1. Combine 1/2 cup of cinnamon with 1 1/2 cups of apple cider vinegar in a glass bottle with a wide brim and a tight fitting lid. 2. Store the jar in a cool, dark place for 2 weeks. 3.  Shake the jar…

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Homemade Baked Potato Chips

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It’s always tough to get back into a routine when you come back from vacation.  Not only did I have a tough time sleeping and getting back to work, I also didn’t get a chance to refurbish the fridge with bunches of goodness. So, yesterday, when I needed a snack, I started sorting through my…

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Toothpaste cleans more than just teeth

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I have a tough time cleaning my wedding rings as there are grooves all over it. A cleaning glove never gets into the groves to turn the black back into white gold. After experimenting with a few ideas I discovered that using toothpaste and an old toothbrush is a great way to clean and make…

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Easy Homemade Produce Wash

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Even if you buy organic, you should always wash your fruits and vegetables before you eat them.  Use this simple recipe that’s easy to make at home! Ingredients for Homemade Fruit and Vegetable Wash: 1 cup water 2 tablespoons baking soda 1 tablespoon lemon juice Directions: Combine all 3 ingredients into a spray bottle and…

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Stop that Sore Throat!

The next time you feel a tickle in your throat, try this super easy home remedy to rid yourself of it.  It won’t taste great, but drink it down knowing your throat will thank you for it.  I myself have not had the need for it yet, but my husband has and says it works…

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Get that stain out of my shirt!

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It’s always a bummer when you spill your lunch on your shirt when your work day is only half over.  ”Whoops,” I said to myself last Friday while I was eating my salad with homemade balsamic vinaigrette dressing.  Perfect time to learn a new home remedy for stain removal! For this round, I decided to test the…

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Homemade Orange Marmalade Recipe

Homemade Orange Marmalade Recipe

I still remember my Dad getting overly excited whenever the breakfast place we were eating had orange marmalade within its selection of single serve jelly options.   He was the inspiration behind attempting my own batch of homemade orange marmalade.  I have to say as someone who is not as excited about it as my…

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