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Lilac Facial Toner

by Cathy Monrad Mother’s Day is here. And in Rochester, especially, lilacs are synonymous with this special day. I decided to make a large batch

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Glassware Mushrooms

by Cathy Monrad Chances are, you have the materials required for this project either sitting around gathering dust or packed away in storage. Thrift stores

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Wood Slice Wine Charms

by Cathy Monrad Keeping track of one’s glass of wine at holiday parties is always a challenge. These adorable wine charms will help your fellow oenophiles

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Shoo Fly

by Cathy Monrad This summer we had an unusual number of flies congregating near our back door. In my search for a homemade fly repellent, I found solutions

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Address Upgrade

This house number planter will bump up the curb appeal of your homestead without breaking the bank, or taking too much time away from gardening. Some planning

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Succulent Globe

by Cathy Monrad MATERIALS 2 Hanging dome-shape wire planters with coco fiber liners, hangers removed Floral foam blocks Succulents of your choice Potting soil, moistened TOOLS

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Herbal Hand Scrubs

by Cathy Monrad After a long day of gardening, these homemade scrubs will exfoliate and pamper your hands like an expensive brand, at a fraction of

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Pinecone Fire Starters

by Cathy Monrad Every December for the past ten years, a family friend has given us a lovely evergreen wreath for our front door. When February rolls

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