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Use Reusable Grocery Bags as a Gift Bags

Reusable Bags Come in Many Styles

FACT: An extra 25 MILLION tons of garbage will be generated this holiday season. That’s a 25% increase over the course of a six-week period.

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Salt—Double Duty

Multi-Use Salt

You will find salt in every home.  But it is not just for seasoning your food.  Here is a small sampling of what you can use salt for:

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Homemade Sweetened Condensed Milk

Homemade condensed milk

This delicious homemade version is an economical substitute for Eagle Brand Sweetened Condensed Milk.  You’ll never run out again at the most inopportune time!

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Homemade Corn Bread

Don't Forget the Beans & Fried Potatoes

Cornbread is a nice change from your everyday breads.  It is easy, goes with so many meals and everyone seems to love it.  So here is your basic recipe.

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Gift Mixes Using Splenda

Sugar-free Cookies in a Jar

With the holidays right around the corner, it’s time to start planning to remember our diabetic or diet-challenged friends. Here is an idea that uses Splenda granulated sugar substitute for layered gift mixes.

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Access information about the chemicals we put into and on our bodies, articles on the latest research, and suggestions for healthy alternatives.

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