Carnival # 147 ~ "Morning" Edition

Welcome to the May 24, 2010

"Morning" Edition

of the homesteading carnival

Dana presents On slaughtering our first chickens and Of garbage and dreams posted at Roscommon Acres.

MomToCherubs presents Garden Progress posted at Simply Beck's Bounty.

Linda@NHE presents How To Naturally Clean Wood Floors posted at Natural Health Ezine, saying, "Cleaning floors can be a bear, but these are some ways you can clean them naturally..."

Laura Grace Weldon presents Remedies to Charm, Not Harm posted at Bit of Earth Farm, saying, "I've discovered that healing doesn't lie in any of these substances, it lies in my family’s strong dislike of being dosed with them."

Fred Lee presents Link Between Pesticides and ADHD Confirmed posted at Parenting Squad.

Karen Eisenbraun presents Add Spices to Your Burger to Reduce Cancer Risk posted at Healthy Theory.

Reynold Austins presents all kinds of articles for your concrete needs over at Pavers Over Concrete.

mountain ann presents How To Make My Great Grandmother's Famous Puzzle Potholders Part 2 - The Conclusion! posted at Triangle Pine, saying, "Here's part two! Hope you enjoy it :)"

Wise Bread presents How and Why to Make Good Pan Gravy posted at Wisebread.

Renee Benzaim presents How to Buy True Wrought Iron Designs posted at Wrought Iron Designs, saying, "With increasing recognition of the value of quality wrought iron designs, they are again becoming important to homeowners, interior designers, architects, and collectors. They know the value of true wrought iron designs."

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Carnival # 146 ~ "Thinking about Summer" Edition

Welcome to the May 17, 2010
"Thinking about Summer" Edition
of the homesteading carnival

You have to love those toddler years. Learning years. Confessions of a Homeschooler shares some ways her toddler is learning to use her resources wisely check her post She's getting resourceful.

Linda presents have you heard the news yet? at Prairie Flower Farm. A very fun and interesting way to introduce to her blog readers a new resident on the farm. You'll enjoy her presentation.

Renee Benzaim presents Guide to Compost Making, Compost Bins, Compost Tumblers, and Compost Crocks posted at Compost Tumblers & Compost Making, saying, "Compost tumblers can be an easy solution to your compost making if you are short on time or space, but compost bins and compost crocks are still good ways to have quality compost. Whichever way you compost, you are saving our landfills!"

The Cheap Vegetable Gardener presents 2-liter bottle upside down tomato planter posted at The Cheap Vegetable Gardener, saying, "Quick and easy project to grow some upside down tomato plants"

How about checking out Jennifer's Grow plants in any container over at Make it from Scratch.

Help your kids be crafty and grow their own garden with Garden to Go posted at Craftzine by Natalie. Try this little Green House craft posted at Family Fun with your kids.

Jolly Mom has a fun way to teach kid where food comes from. They just may learn. Once your done teaching them outside take them inside for a leason from The Backyard Grower presented Strawberry Preserves posted at Bobbie Whitehead. or maybe you'd like to try Laura's Homemade strawberry glaze or strawberry rhubarb pie both posted at Laura Williams' Musings. Krystyn has posted a Mouthwatering Strawberry Pie recipe at Really, are you Serious? OK. One last strawberry recipe - can you tell it's that time of the year? Nicole has posted a Strawberry Iced Tea Fizz recipe at Bless Their Hearts Mom.

BWL presents The Only 5 Things You Need For A Newborn posted at Christian Personal Finance, saying, "A look at how one mother got away only having 5 items for her newborn...
Linda@NHE presents How To Use Essential Oils As Air Fresheners posted at Natural Health Ezine, saying, "A look at a simple DIY project - how you can make your own all natural air fresheners using essential oils.."

Fred Lee presents Warm Weather Means Splishing, Splashing and Swimmer's Ear posted at Parenting Squad.

Karen Eisenbraun presents Ecotherapy: Green Exercise Improves Health So Get The Family Outside posted at Healthy Theory.

mountain ann presents How to Make My Great Grandma's Famous Puzzle Potholder Part 1 posted at Triangle Pine, saying, "Howdy! Can I be a part of this?? :)"

ricky presents Manchester Pest Control Tips: The Top 6 Ways To Prevent Mice Infestations posted at Youngs Pest Control Blog, saying, "Manchester pest control is high on many speed dial lists all year round because of the seemingly increasing number of pests around. More and more infestations seem to occur every year and there are two common rodents that usually make the top pests lists. The first is rats but the second, and more common in domestic homes, is the mouse. Mice are not only an annoyance but can bring in all sorts of other bugs, viruses and problems. As such, you need to sort the problem out sooner rather than later."

That concludes this "Thinking about Summer" Edition.

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Carnival # 145 ~ "Spring Things" Edition

Welcome to the May 10, 2010
"Spring Things" Edition
of the homesteading carnival

Last spring someone posted a dandelion jelly so why not try Dana's Capture the fragrance of spring with lilac jelly! posted at Roscommon Acres.

Lara DeHaven presents Purple Lips and Purple Thumbs along with a yummy recipe. No she doesn't use lilacs. It is posted at Texas Homesteader.

Tisha Dotson presents 100 Incredibly Creative Arts & Crafts Blogs posted at Online Degrees.

Vera Lang presents How to Sew a Reversible Beach Blanket posted at Fine Craft Guild .com, saying, "Anyone could use this great beach/garden blanket that you could just whip up in no time and use any time, anywhere. In fact, I'm making an extra one to have in the car.... It's just one of those great craft ideas that you'd wish you'd make earlier..."

Do you have a reluctant reader? Maybe Fred Lee's idea presented at Parenting Squad is just the thing you need to help your reader try Book Buddies: Kids and Dogs.

Linda@NHE presents Natural Remedies for Foot Odor posted at Natural Health Ezine, saying, "Does anyone in your family have stinky feet? These are a few ways to cure it naturally..."

Tiffany presents Building our first Aquaponics system posted at No Ordinary Homestead, saying, "Aquponics is a great setup that can provide your family with fresh fish and homegrown veggies year round...with a lot less effort than gardening in the dirt. We just started our first system and already love it."

BWL presents Create A Monthly Household Budget posted at Christian Personal Finance, saying, "You desire to be financially fit. You want to dump the debt, build your savings, and invest like never before. But before all that, comes the difficult task of creating a budget...

June Tree presents Debt Solutions To Break Out Of The Debt Cycle posted at The Digerati Life, saying, "Some ideas to get out of debt."

That concludes this "Spring Things" Edition.

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Carnival # 144 ~ "Off-to-Work we Go" Edition

Welcome to the May 3, 2010
"Off-to-Work we go" Edition
of the homesteading carnival

Lori presents Chocolate Covered Rice Krispie Treats posted at Two Southern Girls, saying, "What a great treat, chocolate covered with a layer of peanut butter, Yum!"

Brenda Emmett presents Oatmeal Muffins :: Homeschool Trenches posted at Homeschool Trenches, saying, "Looking for a nutritious and easy muffin recipe? Try this recipe for Oatmeal Muffins. It will be sure to be a repeat at your breakfast and dinner table."

How about some fruit Salsa and cinnamon chips posted at Confessions of a Homeschooler.

Thomas W presents Sea Buckthorn Juice Recipe posted at Happy Farming.

Did you ever think out-side-of-the-box as to uses for a pizza cutter? Well, Stephanie's husband has quite the uses for one. Check out the Quick Kitchen Tips for Pizza cutter at Make it from Scratch.

Check out this Mother's day craft: Pot of Flowers Pens posted at Craft Elf.

Make mom a pillow case apron for mother's day presented at FaveCrats.

Kellie posted a Vintage placemat clothes pin bag at Make it from Scratch.

Brenda Emmett presents Ask the Gardener-April 26th posted at Successful Gardens, saying, "Are you wondering when it will be the best time to transplant your Iris? In this week's Ask the Gardener, we answer this great question."

TaraV presents Five Ways to Get Kids to Love Gardening posted at Code Name: Mama.

Have some old worn out shoes. Try your hand at a shoe flower pot from National Geographic Kids.

The Backyard Grower presents Mesclun Lettuce posted at Bobbie Whitehead.

Renee Benzaim presents What is Mushroom Compost? posted at Compost Tumblers & Compost Making, saying, "Mushroom compost, a by-product of mushroom growing, is a wonderful amendment for your garden. It's fine grains make it especially easy to use on lawns."

Laura Grace Weldon presents This Potato Crop Won’t Become Someone’s Magic Mushrooms posted at Bit of Earth Farm, saying, "Something unexpected happened to my first crop of potatoes. This year I'm trying something different. Seed potatoes planted in 5 gallon food grade pails."

Linda@NHE presents Can Vinegar Take Out Pet Stains? posted at Natural Health Ezine, saying, "Vinegar has some amazing properties and uses, but can it really take out pet stains too?"

Karen Eisenbraun presents Habits Of The World's Healthiest People posted at Healthy Theory.

One Language presents How To Help A Child Learn English posted at Learn English Online For Free, saying, "A few helpful ways to help your child learn English."

Silicon Valley Blogger presents Investing For Beginners: Basic Steps To Start Investing posted at The Digerati Life, saying, "If you haven't already, it's time to start investing for the future. Here are some ideas on how to do it!"

That concludes this "Off-to-Work we Go" Edition.

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