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Growing Swiss Chard
In 2022 was the first time I planted Swiss Chard in my garden. Still can't believe in years past why I never tried to grow it. This...
torchlightgirl
Jul 18, 20231 min read
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Simple Bathroom Spray
Yes, bathrooms can get a bit stinky from time to time ya know...lol Keeping it real :) Why buy a spray that has a ton of chemicals in it?...
torchlightgirl
Jul 13, 20231 min read
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Kale, How Do I Love Thee
This kale has an interesting story. Last year I did an experiment to see if the kale would grow in a bucket. It did okay. I was hoping to...
torchlightgirl
Jul 11, 20231 min read
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Pressure Canning White Beans
Life has been extremely busy with woking on our ittle homestead. One of the weekly activities for me is either water bath canning or...
torchlightgirl
Jul 4, 20232 min read
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Scented Dryer Balls
Using wool dryer balls and Young Living essential oils can be a fantastic option in place of those strong smelling dryer sheets filled...
torchlightgirl
Jun 22, 20231 min read
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Replanting Vegetable Seeds
A long time ago I learned that the act of having to replant some veggie seeds will happen. Every year we have a garden it happens....
torchlightgirl
Jun 20, 20231 min read
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Invading Ants
Those little buggers driving you crazy? Invading your kitchen, bathroom or entire home? Well, to have someting outside toxic chemicals to...
torchlightgirl
Jun 15, 20231 min read
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Who Will You Fully Trust?
We are living is totally crazy times at the moment. Wait, for several years now it has been crazy...lol Seems like evil is being thrown...
torchlightgirl
Jun 13, 20231 min read
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Calming Foot Balm
Have you ever had those days when life is completely hectic and you need something to get yourself calmed down before falling asleep?...
torchlightgirl
Jun 8, 20231 min read
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Is It Worth To Forage???
Have you ever asked yourself this question? Is it hard work? Can you make something out of what you are able to find that is FREEand safe...
torchlightgirl
Jun 6, 20232 min read
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What Are Essential Oils???
What are essential oils? In purely practical terms, essential oils are concentrated compounds extracted from aromatic plants to capture...
torchlightgirl
Jun 1, 20231 min read
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Strawberries Are Growing Happily
Oh how I love strawberries!!! As a child my mom and I would go to the local strawberry farm near our home and pick our own strawberries....
torchlightgirl
May 30, 20231 min read
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How To Freshen Your Carpets
When we did have carpets in our previous home back in California, I made some of this. This recipe worked really well and it was chemical...
torchlightgirl
May 25, 20231 min read
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Vampires Beware...Garlic Is Growing In My Garden!!!
Last fall I decided to jump in and plant some garlic. Not all of them came up. So, back in February I decided to plant a bunch more. As...
torchlightgirl
May 23, 20231 min read
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DIY Perfume
For several years now I have been making my own perfume with the essential oils. I am highly allergic to the toxic perfumes that are...
torchlightgirl
May 18, 20231 min read
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Beautiful Bush Beans
Last year in one of my garden boxes I decided to try the bush bean variety. I ended up with 8 plants and they produced enough for us to...
torchlightgirl
May 16, 20231 min read
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Father's Day Gift Ideas
7 Father’s Day essential oil gift ideas to celebrate Dad Dads do a lot every day for their families; so this Father’s Day, make your...
torchlightgirl
May 11, 20234 min read
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How I Love My Seedlings
Well, here are a few of the seedlings I currently have growing. There's been some failures and I have expected that. Goes with the...
torchlightgirl
May 9, 20231 min read
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The Price of Plants
Well, time to share what my sweet hubby finally found for me recently. 2 beautiful bay laurel plants. The leaves are so helpful in using...
torchlightgirl
May 4, 20231 min read
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Mothers Day Gift Ideas
7 easy oil-infused Mother’s Day gift ideas Mom has always been there for you, and while you may not have appreciated her attention when...
torchlightgirl
Apr 27, 20234 min read
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