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How to Make Natural Dye With What’s in Your Kitchen

How to Make Natural Dye With What’s in Your Kitchen

In Spinning Plates, cook and self-professed vegetable enthusiast Julia Sherman (you might know her as Salad for President) shares how you, too, can make your way in and around the kitchen with confidence. There’s a troubling disconnect between my preference for crisp white shirts and my hopeless habit of dragging my sleeves through sauce. I am a tornado in the kitchen, an impulsive gardener with no time for gloves, and a passionate eater with little regard for wardrobe casualties (not to mention, the mother of a 10-month-old who has reassigned my shoulder as a napkin). So, instead of trashing my collection of splattered and...

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How To Care For Dry Clean Items Without the Dry Cleaner

How To Care For Dry Clean Items Without the Dry Cleaner

Sponsored Post Here’s a mind-blowing fact for you: About 90% of items labeled dry clean can actually be washed at home. In fact, washing at home is better for delicate fabrics like woolens and silk, as the dry cleaning process uses harsh chemicals that can cause damage over time. (Not to mention you’ll be saving some serious money and time, too!)  So go ahead and ditch your dry cleaner and start washing these five fabrics at home with our super simple guide.  Start Here to Dry Clean at Home No matter the fabric composition, always begin by pretreating stains. If...

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Top 21 Shawl Hangers

Top 21 Shawl Hangers

  TOPBATHY 6Pcs Scarf Holder Belt Ring Hanger Non Slip Ties Scarves Storage Hanger Hook Closet Organizer for Shawl Scarf Hanger (Random Color)TOPBATHY 6Pcs Scarf Holder Belt Ring Hanger Non Slip Ties Scarves Storage Hanger Hook Closet Organizer for Shawl Scarf Hanger (Random Color) - Great for hanging belts, scarf, purses, tank tops and much more. Hooks may hang on each other for even more storage. Heavy duty metal belt hanger. Slim design for easy storage. Plastic coating makes a non slip surface scratch free.   Afco 5-Hole Ring Rope Hook Scarf Wraps Shawl Storage Hanger Bathroom Shelf GreenAfco 5-Hole Ring...

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How to Dry Reusable Plastic Bags

How to Dry Reusable Plastic Bags

Plastic and silicone bags are pretty durable, so it’s important to keep them clean before you use them again. While most plastic and silicone bags can be hand washed or cleaned in a dishwasher, they need to be dried out completely to prevent any mold or mildew from building up later on. To keep the bags sanitary, use a drying rack or clothesline to air-dry them completely. [Edit]Steps [Edit]Cleaning out the Reusable Bags Throw out any bags that were used to store raw meats or known allergens. Check the label of your bag, or try to recall what it was...

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~ Pantastic Sizzling One-Sheet-Pan Chicken Fajitas ~

~ Pantastic Sizzling One-Sheet-Pan Chicken Fajitas ~

Sheet pan meals have become remarkably popular over the past two-three years.  The concept of tossing an array of ingredients together, scattering them around in a single layer on one pan, then roasting them in a hot oven, appeals to both novice and experienced cooks.  The prep time is reasonably short, and, once the food's in the oven, the hands are free to tend to other things.  If the sheet pan has been lined with aluminum foil first, clean up -- uh, there is almost no cleanup. I was late to the sheet pan dinner party, meaning, sheet-pan meals were...

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