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I can feel my socks not matching

March 6, 2015 By Gwen Brown 12 Comments

I’ve started composing Haiku. It just feels right. Because I really don’t have enough time to mess with rhymes and all that jazz at this point in my life. But I’ll tell you what I do have time for: matching socks. And I do NOT just mean two socks of the same color. Please tell me…

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Everlasting Raw Vinegar

March 3, 2015 By Gwen Brown 101 Comments

 Raw vinegar is good stuff, but it’s pricey. If you’re a fan of the Good Girl Moonshine drink, you probably are aware of how fast you can go through a bottle of the pricey raw vinegar. Too fast. I discovered this cool trick to create an everlasting bottle of raw cultured vinegar, and I thought you guys…

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Gwen’s Nest Giveaway Week 4

March 1, 2015 By Gwen Brown 156 Comments

This week’s giveaway will highlight the Reflections category. It’s where I just share things from my life and family. So I thought I’d make the giveaway a bit more personal too, and send the winner a little care package of my favorite things. I’m praying that this goes to someone who really can use a…

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DIY Magnetic Pin Cushion

February 19, 2015 By Gwen Brown 3 Comments

Cute DIY magnetic pin cushion Gwen's Nest

This DIY magenetic pin cushion is a cute and EASY craft that anyone can make in less than 5 minutes. Isn’t it so cute and retro looking!?!! I like to sew, and I love really nice tools and sewing trinkets. My Mom and Mother in law are both wonderful about getting me great quality sewing tools….

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Making a Garlic Press

February 11, 2015 By Gwen Brown 22 Comments

gwens nest garlic press remedy

I’ve shared about garlic presses in a series I did a couple years ago on using garlic in home remedies. But I felt that this handy little trick needed its own post. Why Use a Garlic Press? Why is this so awesome? I’m glad you asked. First, you don’t have to actually eat or swallow…

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Filed Under: Cough Cold & Flu Remedies, Health and Natural Remedies, Herbs In Your Kitchen, Natural Remedies & Recipes, Uncategorized

Contigo Water Bottles

January 4, 2012 By Gwen Brown 7 Comments

Our favorite water bottles are family friendly and easy to keep clean...I'll tell you all about them!

After seeing a review of Contigo water bottles on Tammy’s Recipes last year, I was really interested in getting some for our family.  My sister also purchased some last year for her family, and was very impressed with the quality and contruction as well.  She always had her water bottle with her.  However, the $12-$15 a…

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