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I love my cooling spray and think it essential for these warmer months. I always include a titch of peppermint essential oil as it’s a thermoreceptor agonist that makes our skin feel a bit colder, which is a good thing in the hot summer weather. SUMMER COOLING SPRAY30% witch hazel hydrosol25% lavender hydrosol (or another hydrosol of...
I’m really enjoying the discussions about how we started making our own products and how you feel about shipping costs, so please keep it going as I spend the day making duct tape creations with the tweens and teens at the Chilliwack library! If you want to make your own duct tape bow, click here.For...
Our beloved Dish forum is down for maintenance, and I’m wondering if anyone knows what is happening? I put in a request to be part of the group on Saturday, but I’m still pending approval, so I’m wondering if someone who is on the Facebook group can update me on its status. I’m going through...
I’m surrounded by strawberries and I love it! The season is in full swing in the Fraser Valley, and we spent yesterday making strawberry balsamic jam, strawberry pineapple jam, and cherry walnut relish (from the book Put ‘Em Up!) If you click on the strawberry pineapple jam recipe, scroll down as there are a ton of...
Today’s post will be delayed as we be jamming strawberries while they’re still in season! We’re planning to make regular strawberry, strawberry and pineapple, and strawberry with balsamic vinegar. As well, we need to make our awesome cherry relish with walnuts, which is freakin’ amazing on meats or Raymond’s baguettes with Boursin cheese! I’m in...