How To Make a Homemade Ice Pack

You may, at one time or another in your life, find yourself needing a homemade ice pack. A sprained ankle. An aching back. It doesn't matter what the condition is, you'll just want relief, and quick! You can make an ice pack quickly by adding 3 cups of water and 1 cup of rubbing alcohol to a one gallon freezer bag. Seal the bag and then slide this bag inside another 1 gallon freezer bag and seal, to minimize any leaks. These really work better than many of the commercial ice packs found in stores. And the best part is that it is cheap!

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How To Make Hummingbird Food - Homemade Recipe

If you want to make hummingbird food for the hummingbirds visiting your backyard feeders then this simple homemade recipe is exactly what you need.

Hummingbird Food Ingredients

• 1 - Cup Water



• 1/4 - Cup Sugar

Bring the 1 cup of water to a boil. Add the sugar to the water. Using a spoon, stir the sugar until it is completely dissolved into the water. Let the mixture cool completely. Once the mixture is cool, you can fill your hummingbird feeder with it. Remember to clean your hummingbird feeder at least once a week. To speed up the process, you may boil the water in your microwave. Although at one time it was common practice, do not add any food coloring to your hummingbird food mixture. You can make hummingbird food and store it for up to a week in your refrigerator.

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