The Magic Beanstalk: Provider Bean in Winter

Who says you can’t grow plants in the wintertime? Indoor gardening with the proper humidity and light can allow you to grow all kinds of plants even in the dead of winter. With the help of a germination tray and grow light, this provider bean is making moves in the middle of January.

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Provider Beans

After ordering organic provider beans online, we decided to give growing plants in the dead of winter a try. Continue reading

Xplor-ing in Cancun, Mexico

Visitors to Cancun, Mexico won’t want to miss this unique theme park. Boasting the longest, highest and fastest zip lines, underground caves 65 million years in the making and subterranean vehicles straight out of Indiana Jones, Xplor is a must-visit for lovers of adventure.

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Xplor-ing Cancun, Mexico

There are three activities to do at Xplor and each of them are around 45 minutes long. This doesn’t seem like a lot, but it’s an all day adventure from 9-5 and you’ll be tired and satisfied at the end. I even slept the whole way home! Continue reading

Upcycling: Cougar Gold + Chicks and Hens

The best cheese on earth comes from the WSU Creamery in Pullman, Washington. Cougar Gold cheese comes in a cool tin can that I’ve always wanted to repurpose. I’ve seen piggy banks and containers made out of the can, but never have been able to use them for planting. Succulents have shallow roots and need very little dirt to grow, so this makes them the perfect plant for growing in a shallow tin can!

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Upcycling a Cougar Gold Can

What You’ll Need:

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DIY Natural Flea and Tick Dry Shampoo for Dogs

My dog spends a lot of time outdoors running in the woods picking up fleas and ticks. He is allergic to fleas and needs to be deodorized regularly to stay clean and pest-free. Here’s a natural dry deodorant for dogs to help keep fleas and ticks away.

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DIY Flea and Tick Shampoo for Dogs

3 tbsps arrowroot powder

1 tbsp lavender powder

1 tbsp neem leaf powder

1 tsp rosemary powder

1/2 cup diatomaceous earth, food-grade quality

 

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