This all started when I found some root beer concentrate on the clearance cart at Walmart. It had a recipe for making root beer on the back and I thought that would be fun to do. My son and I whipped it up one afternoon when school was out. The concentrate is clear and he […] Read more…
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Using Recycled Materials for Art Projects
Just about anyone that’s gone to grade school has used recycled materials for art projects. I remember having to save milk jugs & empty cans to take to school many times for one thing or another. Those were some of my favorite things to do! Taking an object meant for the trash and turning it […] Read more…
How to Make Old Prints & Junk Mail into Handmade Paper
Way back in October of last year I posted about some thrift store finds during one of my thrifty Saturdays. Among those finds were two old window screens I found for 50 cents. I told y’all in that post I bought them to use for making handmade paper. I also said a tutorial would be […] Read more…
Super Simple Homemade Pizza Rolls
It’s Wednesday, the middle of the week, and the first day of the month, so what are you cooking for supper tonight? I’ve got a recipe that’s quick to whip up and is sure to please all those grumbling bellies! These homemade pizza rolls can definitely be adjusted to match your families favorite pizza toppings. You […] Read more…
Cheesy Roasted Potatoes in Less Than 30 Minutes!
As much as I love to cook, the less time I have to spend in the kitchen, the better! That’s more time I can be making stuff – other than food. : ) Most roasted or baked potato recipes call for the potatoes to be in the oven for 45 minutes to an hour. […] Read more…
How to Organize Greeting Cards with a Handmade Memento Binder
Did everyone enjoy their Valentine’s Day? We stayed home and I cooked steak fajitas and a mocha molten cake. It was so delicious! Did you get a card or balloon as a gift? I know I’ve accumulated quite a collection of cards and such over the years from all the various special occasions that occur […] Read more…
Making a Metal Stitched Heart
Valentine’s day is right around the corner (it’s next Tuesday y’all!) so, I’m dedicating this week to love! What says love more than a heart? This metal stitched heart is a great way to add a little love to your decor without going overboard. I like to add touches here and there for Valentine’s Day […] Read more…