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How-To: Crystallized Ginger

Crystalized ginger is a great healthy treat, plus it’s great for an upset stomach. I ate it once when I had nausea from sun poisoning and it was great. It tastes delicious in a cup of tea and can also be used in baking. Instructables user lemonie has a tutorial for making your own crystallized […]

Keeping their cool

Keeping their cool

Over on GeekDad, Dana Bostic came up with this simple backyard cool-the-kids “hack” — a hose sprayer set to “shower,” zip-tied to a tall step ladder pouring down onto a trampoline — so the kids can work up a sweat and cool off at the same time! Keeping the Kids Cool This Summer [Thanks, Shawn!]