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Hummingbird Food Recipe they will LOVE!

November 1, 2025 By Homespun Steel

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Directions for making the perfect hummingbird nectar: If you’ve ever watched a hummingbird hover effortlessly in midair, you know how mesmerizing these tiny creatures can be. To keep them healthy and returning to your garden, it’s essential to provide the right kind of food. Through years of trial and error, both bird enthusiasts and biologists…

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Free Fabric Bunting Pattern for Every Celebrations & Space!

Free Fabric Bunting Pattern – Easy DIY Banner for Every Occasion There’s something timeless and cheerful about fabric bunting! Are you looking for a fun and simple sewing project that adds a personal touch to your celebration or space? Whether it’s gently fluttering over a garden party, brightening up a child’s bedroom, or adding a…

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Fire and Ice Watermelon Salsa: The Ultimate Summer Refresh

One word: refreshing! If you’re looking for the perfect summer salsa – something sweet, spicy, and totally unexpected – this Fire and Ice Watermelon Salsa is it. It’s my seasonal favorite, and once you try it, it might just become yours too. Juicy, cool watermelon brings the “ice,” while fresh jalapeños and garlic deliver the…

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Summer Camp Packing List: Free Printable Download!

Planning for summer camp can be exciting, and a little overwhelming. What should your child bring? What if you forget something important? We’ve got you covered! Download this free summer camp packing list to make packing easier, stress-free, and totally organized. Whether your child is heading to a sleepaway camp, a day camp, or a…

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How to Wash Fruit and Vegetables for Clean, Pesticide-Free Produce

Washing produce with baking soda and vinegar can be a natural and effective way to clean fruits and vegetables. Here are the key benefits: 1. Removes Pesticides 2. Kills Bacteria and Germs 3. Improves Freshness and Shelf Life 4. Breaks Down Wax Coatings 5. Natural and Non-Toxic 6. Removes Dirt and Debris 7. Affordable and…

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Learn How to Shoot Stunning DIY Portraits: FREE eBook for Families & Seniors Grads!

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How to Whitewash a 1970s Brick Fireplace (and Say Goodbye to That Brady Bunch Vibe)

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Make-Ahead Overnight Oats That Keep You Full and Happy

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Threading the JUKI TL-2010Q: Fast, Easy & Totally Beginner-Friendly

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Healthy, Hearty, and Hug-in-a-Bowl Good: Try This Cozy Vegetable Soup!

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VBS Snacks for kids Vacation Bible School

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Strawberry Picking and Making Jam

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Homey, Heartfelt, and full of family tradition: Buttermilk Pancakes from Scratch!

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Rooted in the Badger State: My Wisconsin Garden Journey

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Thick, Gooey, and Perfect: The Ultimate Homemade Chocolate Chip Cookies!

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Mrs. Jan’s Banana Bread Recipe: Easy, Moist, and Perfect for Beginners, A Homemade Treat!

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Rhubarb Dump Cake

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Lasagna Recipe Quick and Easy

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Why Your Dust-Crazed Chickens Deserve Better Dirt!

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Mom’s Carrot Cake Recipe

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Best Chocolate Cake Recipe in the World!

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Flowers Blooming in Wisconsin

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Why Drinking Lemon Water is Your Gut’s New Best Friend: Freshly Squeezed Benefits You’ll Love!

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Neglected Sourdough Starter

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