Making TCM herbal wine - Part 1
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Learn about herbal wine and what you need to know to make a simple herbal wine yourself at home.
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How to hand knit toe-up socks with afterthought heels - Part 1
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Here is an easier way to knit socks. It is knitted toe-up, with a Turkish cast on, increase stitches until the right circumference, continue the tube knitting with ribbing at the end. Try it on and find the place for the heels. Cut the yarn and knit an afterthought heels. Done.
Read MoreHow to knit an I-cord or big yarn for finger or arm knitting
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A tutorial on how to machine knit an I-cord, or various size of seamless tubes for finger knitting or arm knitting. Use up your yarn stash quickly. Also, resource for big yarn and needles.
Read MoreFeng Shui Calendar or planner for 2018 Chinese year of the dog
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The article is about the use of a Chinese Feng Shui calendar to find your auspicious and inauspicious time, date, direction, for various events. Plan and schedule important events according to the ancient wisdom.
Read MoreRoom makeover/ organization/ Feng Shui tip
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Declutter, organize, and Feng Shui your space. Make your space inspiring, inviting and reflects your personality. Video of before and after footages included.
Read MoreHow to machine knit a dog sweater
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Knitting a sweater for your dog is easy and satisfying. It is a quick and practical project your dog will appreciate and love. Here is a video of machine knitting tutorial to create your warm sweater.
Read MoreHow to machine knit a half fisherman's rib scarf
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Here is a tutorial on how to machine knit a Half Fisherman's Rib scarf, with 1 x 1 ribbing on the both edges. I use worsted weight yarn, Brother KH260 bulky knitting machine and KR260 ribber.
Read MoreMachine knitting reversible cowl on LK100
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Knitting a reversible cowl with my Singer LK100 mid-gauge machine. Video showing my little boy knits on the machine. Pattern available in 4 sizes from Craftsy.com and search "Picturehealer".
Read MoreMachine knitting one hour scarf with Fisherman's Rib (tutorial)
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A tutorial (free pattern) for machine knitting a Fisherman's Rib scarf. It is thick, warm, and reversible. Can be done in one hour with a knitting machine with ribber. I use Brother KH260 with KR260 Ribber.
Read MoreChinese herbal tea to help relax sore muscles
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At the end of any work day, we feel sore and painful from sitting at a desk all day or moving 100 lb boxes of paper. A nice hot bath or shower can give temporary relief, but it all comes back again. Peony and Licorice tea (芍药甘草汤 - Sháo Yào Gān Cǎo Tāng) is a classical formula that was used to relieve muscle pain and ease spasms.
Read MoreChinese herbal tea to help calm stress
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With the release of our digestive tea, the next tea we'll be releasing is a Stress calming tea. It's a little different than the other "stress" teas you've probably seen, as it works a bit more gently. My daughter likes the tea as well, calling it her "Smart Tea".
Read MoreChinese herbal tea to help with digestion
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Thanksgiving and the holidays are coming and with it, a meal with family and friends. However, we sometimes tend to eat a bit too much during these holiday feasts, which can make us feel bloated and uncomfortable. In Chinese tradition, tea made from certain herbs is served at the end of a meal, so it makes the discomfort a little more manageable
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