While turkeys are known for being a delicious meal during Thanksgiving, they can be a nuisance and are also kind of terrifying. They have a habit of destroying gardens and lawns while searching for food, causing traffic delays when crossing roads, and male turkeys can become aggressive during mating season, leading to them charging and damaging cars with reflective surfaces. Wild turkeys like gardens because they can find [...]
How To Make Lash-Growing Homemade Mascara
Creating your own makeup is easier than you think. In fact, many makeups share common ingredients like eyeliner and mascara, so why not make one that can cover both? You'll be surprised to find that some of the ingredients for homemade makeup are probably already in your pantry. Today, we will make a homemade mascara that doubles as an eyeliner, using all-natural ingredients. And, bonus…. It also is lash growth [...]
Homemade Car Window Cleaner (No Weird Chemicals)
Making your own homemade car window cleaner is easy and, odds are, you have the ingredients already! Get ready for the shiniest windows ever! This Homemade Car Window Cleaner is…. Store-bought car window cleaner works well because the chemicals it is composed of were created to do so. But if you are interested in limiting your exposure to manufactured compounds, knowing what’s in your cleaning products, and saving [...]
From Tree to Table: Making Your Own Maple Extract
Maple extract is a strong flavoring derived from maple syrup. This extract is crafted by steeping premium maple syrup in a spirit, such as vodka or grain alcohol, for several weeks to extract the maple flavor. It is an excellent substitute for maple syrup in recipes requiring less sweetener. Maple extract can elevate the maple essence in dishes already featuring maple syrup. Whether found in specialty food stores or [...]
Homemade Almond Extract: A Quick And Easy Recipe
Almond extract can be produced in two ways. Pure almond extract involves cold pressing the almonds and combining them with alcohol and water. Imitation almond extract is created using synthetic materials to mimic the flavor of the extracts from almonds or stone fruits. But we are assuming we don’t have cold pressing equipment in our kitchens at home, so let’s look at how to do it simply using alcohol and almonds. In [...]
How To Make Homemade Orange Extract: A Zesty Delight
Extracted from the zest of orange peels, orange extract encapsulates the true essence of citrus flavor. It pairs impeccably with vanilla, chocolate, strawberries, pineapples, and a myriad of other sweets and fruits. But there is no need to search the supermarket shelves to find some; you can make it easily at home with a couple of simple ingredients. Let’s look at how! Choosing the Right Ingredients for Your Homemade [...]
