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Making Eggshell Water For Plants
Eggshells are great for plants, making them an excellent addition to compost and soil. However, if you don’t live somewhere you can easily compost, or don’t have access to a large garden space, you can still give your houseplants and potted veggies the benefit of eggshells’ nutrients. Making eggshell water is incredibly simple. First, you…
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How To Regrow Romaine Lettuce From Scraps
Regrowing romaine lettuce is very similar to regrowing green onions, though it does take a bit longer. Start with a head of romaine lettuce. Chop off the end with a sharp knife, and set it aside. Use the rest of the lettuce as you normally would; in salads, sandwiches, etc. Place the end of your…
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Knitted Hancuffs Pattern
I wanted to make a fun pair of knitted handcuffs for a friend of mine, but wasn’t satisfied with the patterns I found, so I decided to make my own! This was the first time I designed and made a knitting pattern on my own, and I think it turned out pretty well, though it…
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Thoughts on Amatka by Karin Tidbeck
This blog post contains spoilers! Please go read Amatka if you haven’t already. The post also contains themes of grief and loss. I first read Amatka about a year ago. It had been sitting on my shelf for quite a while after I got it at Next Chapter Booksellers in St. Paul, MN. It was…
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How To Grow Green Onions From Scraps
I am undeniably a fan of green onions. I use them in scrambled eggs, omlettes, roasted potatoes, mashed potatoes, soup, and more. Unfortunately, that means that I often have to go over to the grocery store to replenish my supply. Well, not anymore! I recently started regrowing my green onions from their scraps, and it’s…
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Exoplanet Poems
Below are four poems that I wrote for a Creative Writing class. The project was to pick a research topic, and then do some sort of creative writing based on that research, whether it was in the form of a short story, poetry, podcast episode, or something else. I decided to research several different exoplanets…
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Two ARC Reviews
I’ve read and reviewed a few Advace Reader Copies of books recently, and I wanted to share some of my thought on them here, more in-depth. My shorter reviews are also available on Goodreads, Fable, and Instagram. All of the expressed opinions are my own. The Last Voyage by Brian D. Mclaren The Last Voyage…
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Making Paper Out Of Tea Bags
I drink a lot of bagged tea, and I always feel bad tossing those soggy used bags in the trash. Now, I use the teabags to make unique paper! Step 1: Make yourself a cup of tea. Grab a bag of your favorite flavor, and take some time to sit and enjoy it. Alternatively, use…
Summers Of Beans 