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Hi Reader You don’t need to take on a big renovation to make something useful. A batch of furniture polish or a simple game board is a manageable place to start. But first, if you're ready to learn a practical indoor skill this winter, here's a flash sale you should know about. 🧵 A practical skill for the colder months Have a sewing machine gathering dust, or wish you could sew a button back on with confidence? This is a skill you can start building right at home. The School of Traditional...
Hi Reader Before buying more cleaning supplies, I like to see what I could make with ingredients already on hand. You don’t have to replace everything; pick one recipe that fits a job you actually need to do. Best Of: 28 homemade cleaning ideas Looking for a place to start? This collection includes glass cleaner, soft scrub, laundry recipes and furniture polish, so you can choose something useful for your home. Find one household recipe to try Start a jar of pine vinegar cleaner This recipe...
Hi Reader Hey friend, A jar of sourdough discard can become something much better than another thing to clear out of the fridge. My cinnamon muffins are a good place to start, especially if you like a crumbly topping. Cinnamon sourdough discard muffins One cup of discard makes 12 cinnamon-filled muffins with a sweet crumble topping. You’ll find the ingredient list and printable recipe together in the post. Bake the cinnamon crumble muffins Prefer something savoury? Make crackers These crisp...