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DIY COOLING HERBAL FOOT SOAK
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DIY COOLING HERBAL FOOT SOAK

It’s such an easy, fun and relaxing thing to do on a hot day! This revitalizing foot soak is made with epsom salt, olive oil and cooling peppermint essential oil, some fresh herbs, cold water and ice cubes, and will soothe your hot and achy feet.

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MY FAVOURITE EDIBLE FLOWERS AND HOW TO USE THEM
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MY FAVOURITE EDIBLE FLOWERS AND HOW TO USE THEM

Use edible flowers as beautiful tasty garnishes on salads, desserts, cakes, soups, grilled meats and vegetables, pasta dishes, on charcuterie boards and in drinks or cocktails and more. They add a pop of colour and a fresh taste to your meals and make everything a bit more magical and whimsical.

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ALMOND CHERRY CAKE WITH CHOCOLATE CHIPS RECIPE
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ALMOND CHERRY CAKE WITH CHOCOLATE CHIPS RECIPE

I mean cherries and chocolate chips! Can it get any better? This is an easy recipe for a rich and delicious cake made in one bowl with semi-sweet mini chocolate chips and tart cherries. Added almond flour creates a moist cake with a slightly nutty flavour.

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DIY POPPY SEED HEAD PRINTS
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DIY POPPY SEED HEAD PRINTS

Using fresh poppy seed heads to make little adorable prints is such an easy and satisfying DIY project for kids and adults alike in early summer and a great way to beautify your greeting cards, tags, bookmarks and journal entries.

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DARK CHOCOLATE TAHINI SPREAD RECIPE
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DARK CHOCOLATE TAHINI SPREAD RECIPE

This delightful chocolate tahini spread is quick and easy to make with only a handful of nutritious ingredients. The savoury, nutty tahini pairs perfectly with the sweet flavours of dark chocolate. It’s a great addition to your breakfast, desserts or as a snack.

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ICED LEMON BALM LEMONADE WITH HONEY AND GINGER RECIPE
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ICED LEMON BALM LEMONADE WITH HONEY AND GINGER RECIPE

This refreshing and delicious iced lemonade is filled with all the green goodness of lemon balm, the bright juice of lemons, the sweetness of raw honey and the slightly spice of freshly grated ginger. It will lift your spirits, give you a boost of energy and cool you down on a hot day immediately.

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DIY UPCYCLED BOOK FLOWER PRESS
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DIY UPCYCLED BOOK FLOWER PRESS

There’s something nostalgic and romantic about pressing flowers in old books. All you need to make your own unique and upcycled flower press is an old hardcover book, four screws with wing nuts and washers, a drill, c-clamps and some paper.

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STRAWBERRY CREAM PUFFS RECIPE
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STRAWBERRY CREAM PUFFS RECIPE

These strawberry cream puffs are the perfect combination of a crisp and airy pastry, sweet creamy mascarpone filling, and fresh, juicy strawberries. Make this light and airy dessert as a special treat for Father’s Day, Canada Day or as a dessert for your next summer celebration.

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DIY HERB DRYING RACK WITH EMBROIDERY HOOPS
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DIY HERB DRYING RACK WITH EMBROIDERY HOOPS

This is a great and easy DIY for a simple two-layered herb drying rack to air dry small flowers, blooms and herbs. It’s practical and space saving and you can quickly make it by inserting thin fabric into two different sized embroidery hoops and hanging them up horizontally with some twine.

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RHUBARB STREUSEL TART WITH NUTMEG AND CINNAMON RECIPE
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RHUBARB STREUSEL TART WITH NUTMEG AND CINNAMON RECIPE

This rhubarb streusel tart is juicy, sweet and tart and the buttery spiced streusel balances everything perfectly. Enjoy it plain, with a scoop of ice cream or some whipped cream and your favourite people outside in the sunshine or as a delicious dessert in spring or early summer.

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DIY PURPLE CABBAGE VASE
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DIY PURPLE CABBAGE VASE

A red cabbage can be quickly turned into a beautiful purple vase by using an apple corer to make a hole just big enough to fit a small glass tube. Pick a pretty cabbage and display your favourite flowering branch, like these stunning magnolia blooms.

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EDIBLE FLOWER CREPES RECIPE
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EDIBLE FLOWER CREPES RECIPE

Make these whimsical and delicious Viola crepes, fill them with a creamy, easy to whip up mascarpone filling, and drizzle them with some homemade blueberry sauce. They are perfect for a fancy weekend breakfast, a Mother’s Day brunch or as a delightful dessert in the spring.

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DIY GREETING CARDS WITH EASY PAPER TOWEL DRIP ART
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DIY GREETING CARDS WITH EASY PAPER TOWEL DRIP ART

These cards are so much fun and easy to make and will surely put a smile on someone’s face! This DIY uses drip art on paper towels, using food colouring and eyedroppers. Once dried, they can be cut into shapes and glued onto some paper to be used as pretty homemade cards.

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DARK CHOCOLATE TAHINI TRUFFLES RECIPE
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DARK CHOCOLATE TAHINI TRUFFLES RECIPE

These intensely chocolatey and creamy truffles are super delicious and easy to make with only a handful of ingredients. The savoury, nutty tahini pairs perfectly with the sweet flavours of dark chocolate. Make these rich and indulgent truffles as a perfect gift for Mother’s, Father’s or Valentine’s Day.

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DIY WHIPPED BODY BUTTER
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DIY WHIPPED BODY BUTTER

This DIY recipe is easy and simple and creates a light and fluffy body butter which is deeply hydrating through the use of shea butter, cocoa butter and sweet almond oil. Arrowroot powder makes it non-greasy and rose and sandalwood essential oils give it a lovely romantic scent.

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DIY DRIFTWOOD VASE
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DIY DRIFTWOOD VASE

Springtime is great for finding driftwood! Go to your favourite beach or river bank to collect some driftwood sticks, weave them together with some pretty colourful ribbons and strings, and turn a reused jar or tin into a happy vase for your favourite spring flowers.

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DIY EASTER CENTREPIECE WITH DUCK EGGS AND RANUNCULUS
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DIY EASTER CENTREPIECE WITH DUCK EGGS AND RANUNCULUS

Use duck eggs as cute little vases for this Easter arrangement with beautiful pastel-coloured tulips and ranunculus, some driftwood from the lake, moss, seed pods and white pillar candles. Make this enchanting centrepiece with your favourite spring flowers and nature’s treasures to bring in some spring vibes but be aware that a fairy might want to move in!

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COCONUT MERINGUE EASTER NESTS RECIPE
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COCONUT MERINGUE EASTER NESTS RECIPE

These cute little Easter nests are made with a delicious crunchy and chewy coconut meringue, filled with tart raspberry purée and whipped cream, and decorated with mini Easter eggs and toasted shredded coconut. Make them as a light dessert or as an adorable, sweet treat for your Easter celebration!

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CLASSIC CRÈME BRÛLÉE RECIPE
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CLASSIC CRÈME BRÛLÉE RECIPE

Do you want to impress your guests, or you just absolutely love the silky and creamy custard and can’t wait to hear that special crack when you first hit the caramelized sugar topping with your spoon? Make this recipe with only five ingredients and enjoy some most delicious, homemade crème brûlée!

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