Discover the fascinating history of thimbles from the Roman era to the 19th century – with special mention to the ‘Thumb-bell’ first made in 1695!
Some of the earliest and definite examples of knitting date from Europe and Egypt in the 14th century.
Discover the beauty of homemade dyes and how they can transform your fabric projects. Get creative with natural dyes.
Peach trees, Prunus persica, are originally believed to have come from China to the Mideast through the trade routes known to extend to Turkey and Iran (Persia).
This homemade moisturizing body gel smells good and leaves your skin soft.
The history of oil lamps is fascinating, for without the ability to provide light after dusk, our ancestors’ progress would have been slowed immensely. Let’s shed some light on the history; shall we?
Did you know that peanut butter is not only great to eat, it also has a multitude of uses. You will be surprised at just how much you can accomplish with a jar of peanut butter.
Q: I’ve heard that strawberries have a lot of natural antioxidant compounds, but also that people can’t really absorb them. What’s the story?
Here are some common landscaping issues and the easy steps any homeowner can take to correct them.
Our bodies naturally crave salt, a necessary nutrient, and research shows that we gravitate to the amount we need for our bodies to function properly.
How to make homemade honey caramels. They are soft and delicious. Keeps up to a month!
Over the last several hundred years, all around the world, different varieties of Oak Trees have been discovered; six hundred plus.