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DIY Moat to Keep Ants Out of Hummingbird Feeder
By suz1230
Make a plastic cap moat to keep the ants from getting into your hummingbird feeders.
Black Bean-Cauliflower Rice-Mushroom Medley
By Judy
I had half a bag of riced cauliflower left over, a can of black beans, and got a great deal on mushrooms. This was a very satisfying meal.
Store Small Things Inside Your Crockpot
By Sandi/Poor But Proud
When I used my crockpot recently, I was ready to put it back in the drawer and realized there were things that would fit inside, making room for the mixer and pizza stone.
By 4O.c
This sweetie was struggling to survive a heavy downpour in West Monroe, LA. I saw her fight to live, I put the end of my cane near enough to her so she was able to make it up the rubber portion of the tip. She climbed up and fell off twice. I was not going to give up so I laid the cane as flat as I could.
Fresh spinach noodles are a great way to sneak veggies in for picky eaters. Learn how we made them in this video.
By attosa
If you keep your onions completely dry, separated and hanging, they will last you for months. Take a washed or new pair of pantyhose and stack your onions vertically, then store in a cool dark place. If you tie a knot in the hose between each whole onion, they will touch each other even less, lasting longer.
Ants Are Beneficial in the Garden
By R Barbara
If you are like a lot of homeowners and gardeners, when you see ants or an ant hill your first reaction is to get rid of them. But before you grab the scalding water or pesticide, stop for a moment and consider the benefits of having ants in your garden.
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