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Egg Float Test: Are These Eggs Still Good?

ByMaat van Uitert August 19, 2020July 9, 2023 Reading Time: 5 minutes

Not sure if some of your eggs are good or bad? Try the egg float test! Why do you need to know about the egg float test? Chickens are masters at hiding their eggs if they want to. In other words, they don’t always lay their eggs in the coop like good little chickens should….

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How To Tell If Eggs Are Good (5 Best Ways)

ByMaat van Uitert August 8, 2020May 30, 2023 Reading Time: 8 minutes

Wondering how to tell if eggs are good? We’ve all been there. You open the fridge, excited to cook a delicious omelet or a healthy scramble. You open the egg carton, only to notice that the expiration date stamped on the cardboard has long since passed. Are they good eggs or are they bad eggs?…

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Genius After School Activities For Kids

ByMaat van Uitert August 30, 2018October 8, 2019 Reading Time: 8 minutes

I know all moms dread hearing the phrase “Mom I’m bored” and honestly I’ve heard that phrase way too many times. Back to school is great for me because I get 8 precious hours all to myself again! But once the kiddos get home, they want a snack, and then comes the dreaded “I’m bored…

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Do Eggs Go Bad? How Long Do Eggs Last? Here’s What You Need To Know!

ByMaat van Uitert September 25, 2017December 2, 2022 Reading Time: 6 minutes

We all know fresh eggs are best, but we also need to know just how long they last. Follow me to find out – the last one to finish reading is a rotten egg… We’ve made the mistake every so often of forgetting that we left eggs on the counter, or one of the kids…