Did you know...?

Here are some really interesting facts on eggs....

- You can slightly scramble them, and than put them into ice cube trays to freeze and use later on! So those eggs you bought from the store, and have no intentions on using them just yet, freeze them!!!!

- Crush up your eggshells for your houseplants. This will act as a great compost for your houseplants and add lime to the plant.

- Use half an egg to use as a little planter to get your spring/summer garden ready! Than when you're ready to plant, just place the entire thing in there, eggshell and all. It will decompose and add nutrients to the soil for the new plant!

- Candle holders!! That's right!! Ever gotten some of those little tea lights that don't come in an aluminum holder? Well, you can use the egg shell as a holder. Just place in the egg shell, light and voila!! You've got an egg candle holder!

- Ever have those disgusting brown stains in your coffee pot or favorite coffee mug, and can't get your hand in there to clean it out? Well, break up some egg shells, and place them into the mug/pot and swish them around. The egg shells are abrasive and should help remove those nasty stains!

- Did you know that you can also use egg shells as a calcium supplement??? Wash the shells in warm water. But don't remove the membrane (aka the strange white stuff that is still stuck to the egg). This membrane contains important nutrients that can help with arthritis. Lay the pieces on paper towels and leave them to air dry. Once the shells are thoroughly dry, break them into small pieces. Put these into a food processor or whatever you have that will grind them into a fine powder. The old fashioned way of putting them in a bag and using a rolling pin to grind them will give your arms some well needed exercise. Keep this in a covered glass in a dry cupboard. Than, put 1/2 teas of powdered egg shell into a small dish about the size of small dessert bowl (roughly 5" wide). Add the juice of half a lemon and mix well. The mixture will start to foam and bubble, this is normal. Leave the bowl at room temperature for about 6 hours. (The longer it is left, the less gritty you will find it, though leave no longer than 12 hrs)

1/2 teas of the mixture equals 400mg of normal elemental calcium. It is important to take 400mg of magnesium citrate at the same time. These two supplements should be taken together and in equal amounts. It is best to take them with foods to help the absorption rate.Three egg shells would contain roughly 5,400mg divided by 400mg = approx 13.5 doses. Take by spoonfuls, washed down by water. You will find it pleasant to taste.

- A fantastic facial cleanser! (You'll have egg on your face! :o), ok that was lame, but you get the idea!!) Mix about 2 egg yolks with about a tablespoon of water, and place on your face for about 2-3 minutes!

- Shampoo..... yeah, I said it! You can put eggs in your hair! So, if the kids get into eggs, than it's ok! It will make their hair healthy. Mix with olive oil and water. Lather into your hair, and rinse.

- Clean your leather! Jackets, couches, chairs, shoes, etc. Just use the egg whites and lather onto the leather and wipe off with a clean cloth. Gets all the grime out!!

- Pest control! Use crushed up eggshells where you have the most problems with pests, and when they crawl over it, this will tear their exoskeleton and get rid of them, in a nice way I guess.

- Different ways to cook them of course!! You can boil them, but our family prefers to steam them! We put ours in a little steam basket with boiling water. Pop the lid on the pot, and let the water boil for 15-20 minutes. We like ours a little soft, so we boil the water for about 15 minutes. Than, ROLL the egg on the counter and it should be easier to get the shell off, without losing half the egg white. But be sure to let the egg cool down!!!!

Hope you enjoyed this blog... I thought it would be different, and I was working with eggs today. Attempting to blow them out to start on our Easter craft, but it didn't work out too well. 4 blown eggs with the exception of cracking about 10 others!!! But we froze those eggs, so they won't go to waste. And soon, I'm going to start on our little garden area!!! Still thinking about putting the "garden" on top of the coop or next to it... We will see!!! Happy egging!