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Rooted in Season: Cucumbers – History, Benefits, & Simple Recipes
Discover the history and health benefits of cucumbers, plus 3 easy, refreshing recipes. Rooted N Red brings garden-fresh ideas to your summer kitchen.
Crystal Wubbels
Jul 6, 20253 min read
Homemade Cup-Set Yogurt (With Mild Rose Variation)
Learn how to make easy, creamy cup-set yogurt in your Instant Pot, including a mild rose variation. A beginner-friendly, no-strain method with simple ingredients.
Crystal Wubbels
Jun 19, 20254 min read
🌿 Healing from the Earth: 5 Must-Have Herbal Salves for Your Home Apothecary
5 Herbal Salves and Their Uses: Dandelion, Cayenne, Black Walnut, Comfrey, and Lavender.
Crystal Wubbels
Jun 7, 20254 min read
Lilac Season: Sweet Experiments and Personal Reflections
Sweet experiments with lilacs, from infused vodka to jelly mishaps—and a real look at managing Type 2 diabetes with seasonal joy and grit.
Crystal Wubbels
Jun 5, 20253 min read
Soldering the Unknown: From Fear to Function, One Wire at a Time
Learning to solder felt impossible—until I needed it to fix my Jeep. Here’s how fear turned to confidence, and a new skill was added to my Rooted in Rides toolkit.
Crystal Wubbels
May 30, 20252 min read
Jeep Soft Top Adventures: Repairs, Roadblocks, and a DIY Spirit
Follow along as I repair and customize a used soft top for my 2008 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimited. From broken zippers to pricey foam kits, I share the ups, downs, and DIY ideas for Rooted in Rides Jeep life.
Crystal Wubbels
May 23, 20252 min read
Adding Firepower to My Crafting Arsenal: My Genmitsu Laser Engraver Journey
Ready to expand your DIY game? I’m testing my Genmitsu laser engraver on wood, acrylic, leather, and more. It’s a journey with a few hiccups, but full of creative potential—perfect for makers who love to tinker!
Crystal Wubbels
Apr 4, 20253 min read
My Freeze-Drying Journey: Taking the Leap into Preservation
Two batches in with my new freeze dryer and I’ve already learned what not to do—and how to peel mangoes like a pro. Here's how my first attempts at freeze-drying fruit turned out, what surprised me, and what I’m preserving next!
Crystal Wubbels
Mar 23, 20252 min read
Beginner's Guide to 3D Printing: Top 3D Printers and Accessories for Your First Project
New to 3D printing? I review two beginner-friendly printers—FlashForge Adventurer 5M and Bambu A1 Mini—plus share tips on filaments, accessories, and setup tricks that helped me get started.
Crystal Wubbels
Jan 1, 20253 min read
Essential Supplies for Crafting Cheer Bows, 3D Printing, and More: Rooted N Red's Ultimate Shopping List
Essential Supplies for Crafting Cheer Bows, 3D Printing, and More: Rooted N Red's Ultimate Shopping List
Crystal Wubbels
Nov 2, 20244 min read
How to Keep Track of Cheer Pom Poms: A Guide to Custom Durable Pom Tags
How to Keep Track of Cheer Pom Poms: A Guide to Custom Durable Pom Tags
Crystal Wubbels
Sep 29, 20242 min read
From Garden to Product: A Journey into Herbal Infusions for Soaps and Salves
From Garden to Product: A Journey into Herbal Infusions for Soaps and Salves
Crystal Wubbels
Apr 1, 20243 min read
Unveiling the Magic: Embracing the Versatility of the Food Dehydrator
Unveiling the Magic: Embracing the Versatility of the Food Dehydrator
Crystal Carlson-Wubbels
Jan 23, 20242 min read
Unveiling the Roots of Rooted N Red Soaps and Salves
The story behind the brand and why it's more than just another soap on the shelf.
Crystal Carlson-Wubbels
Jan 2, 20243 min read
Crafting Magic: Citristrip Etching for Personalized Gifts
Citristrip Etching for Personalized Gifts
Crystal Carlson-Wubbels
Dec 27, 20232 min read
Crafting Chronicles: From 3D Prototypes to Resin Elegance
3D Prototypes to Resin Elegance
Crystal Wubbels
Dec 15, 20232 min read
Crafting a Coffee Savior: DIY Silicone Washer for ZWILLING Enfinigy Glass Coffee Maker
When my husband's prized coffee maker broke, I crafted a solution! Learn how I made a silicone washer using a food-grade counter mat. ☕✨
Crystal Wubbels
Nov 24, 20232 min read
Amazon Holiday Gift Ideas for Crafters - Unwrap Creativity!
Holiday Gift Ideas for Crafters
Crystal Carlson-Wubbels
Nov 11, 20232 min read
Elevate Your Cricut Crafts: Must-Have Accessories and Machines
This is a quick list of the items I use in my Cricut crafts.
Crystal Carlson-Wubbels
Oct 10, 20232 min read
Medicinal Marvels of Mint Leaves
Medicinal Marvels of Mint Leaves
Crystal Wubbels
Oct 3, 20233 min read
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