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Peachy Violet Jam

I love foraging for springtime flowers. Run out and forage some violets to add a flowery note to this lovely Peachy Violet jam. Springtime Violets I love springtime. It’s the first I get a chance to get outdoors and start using all of the gorgeous plants and flowers that begin blooming. I especially love foraging…

All About Lye Safety

Make sure that you know lye safety precautions before using it in your home. Here is all the information you need to safely handle lye. What is Lye? Used in soapmaking and drain cleaners, lye is a caustic compound derived from wood ash. Most commonly, lye is referring to Sodium Hydroxide (NaOH) which is popularly…