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How To Make Lilac Sugar

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This blog post may contain affiliate links, which means that I may receive a small percentage of the sale if you choose to purchase something from the links at no extra cost to you. This is because  Mama Needs Money, Too! This seemed like such an easy AND pretty DIY that I had to make it for myself! Though I didn’t take as many pictures as I normally would, the process is pretty self explanatory. First pick your lilacs! I found this wasp hanging out in the flowers in my basket while I was picking them. She was very photogenic and agreed to leave me alone while I collected my flowers, so long as I also left her alone too. I collected enough bunches to make at least a cup of just the flowers, no steam or leaves.  Time to separate the flowers! You want to make sure you keep any green bits out of this mix as they can have a bitter taste.  Layer it up! Now all you have to do is put a layer of sugar on the bottom of your jar, then pile a layer of your lilac flowers on top of that. Once you h

How To Tell If Your Plant Needs Water

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This blog post may contain affiliate links, which means that I may receive a small percentage of the sale if you choose to purchase something from the links at no extra cost to you. This is because  Mama Needs Money, Too! We’ve talked about  overwatering  your plants, so now your wondering “When DO I water my plants?!” I’m here today to tell you just that! The first sign you want to look for is Curled leaves! Now not all plants do this, and not all should do this, but plants like pothos and philodendrons for example curl their leaves up like a little taco. You can also kind of pinch a leaf between your fingers to see if it rolls up like a taco super easy. If that’s the case, give your plant a drink! The leaves look wilted Limp or wilted looking leaves is another sign your plant needs some water. They will get droopy and feel soft as well. Soil test I think the most common way people check if their plants need water is by sticking their finger in the soil. If you pull your finger out an