tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9512149641306463132024-03-05T14:03:59.439-08:00Clever FusionA fun and crafty siteCreativityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13390212150954203067noreply@blogger.comBlogger51125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-951214964130646313.post-71279004293125474892012-10-18T15:37:00.002-07:002012-10-18T15:53:32.456-07:00Clever Ways to Use Vinegar<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"></span><br />
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<strong style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">2. Kill unwanted grass</strong> on walks and driveways.</div>
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<strong style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">3. Increase soil acidity.</strong> Use 1/2 cup of vinegar in 1 gallon of tap water for watering plants such as rhododendrons, gardenias, or azaleas.</div>
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<strong style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">4. Deter ants.</strong> Spray vinegar around doors, appliances, and along other areas where ants are.</div>
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<strong style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">5. Polish car chrome.</strong> Apply full-strength.</div>
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<strong style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">6. Remove skunk odour from a dog.</strong> Rub fur with full-strength vinegar and rinse.</div>
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<strong style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">7. Keep cats away.</strong> Sprinkle vinegar on areas you don't want the cat walking, sleeping, or scratching.</div>
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<strong style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">8. Keep dogs from scratching their ears.</strong> Use a clean, soft cloth dipped in vinegar diluted with water.</div>
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<strong style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">9. Floor cleaner.</strong> Mix 1 cup white vinegar with 2 gallons hot water.</div>
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<strong style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">10. Freshen wilted vegetables.</strong> Soak them in 2 cups of water and a tablespoon of vinegar.</div>
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<strong style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">11. Soothe a bee or jellyfish sting.</strong> Dot the irritation with vinegar to relieve itching.</div>
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<strong style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">12. Relieve sunburn </strong><strong style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">.</strong> Lightly rub on white vinegar. You may have to reapply.</div>
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<strong style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">13. Condition hair.</strong> Add a tablespoon of vinegar to dissolve sticky residue left by shampoo.</div>
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<strong style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">14. Relieve dry and itchy skin.</strong> Add 2 tablespoons to bath water.</div>
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<strong style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">15. Fight dandruff.</strong> Mix 2 tablespoons each apple cider vinegar, water and flax or olive oil and massage into scalp, shampooing out after 15-20 minutes.</div>
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<strong style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">16. Soothe a sore throat.</strong> Pour a teaspoon of apple cider vinegar in a glass of water. Gargle, then swallow.</div>
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<strong style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">17. Treat sinus infections and </strong><strong style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">chest colds</strong><strong style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">.</strong> Add 1/4 cup or more of vinegar to a vaporizer.</div>
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<strong style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">18. Deodorize the kitchen drain.</strong> Pour a cup down the drain once a week. Let stand 30 minutes and then flush with cold water.</div>
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<strong style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">19. Eliminate onion odours.</strong> Rub on your fingers before and after slicing.</div>
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<strong style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">20. Clean and disinfect wood cutting boards.</strong> Wipe with full-strength vinegar.</div>
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<strong style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">21. Remove fruit stains from hands.</strong> Rub with vinegar.</div>
</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">22. Cut grease and odour on dishes.</strong> Add a tablespoon of vinegar to hot soapy water.</span><div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">23. Clean a teapot.</strong> Boil a mixture of water and vinegar in the teapot. Wipe away the grime.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span><br />
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<strong style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">24. Freshen a lunchbox.</strong> Soak a piece of bread in vinegar and let it sit in the lunchbox overnight.</div>
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<strong style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">25. Clean the refrigerator.</strong> Wash with a solution of equal parts water and vinegar.</div>
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<strong style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">26. Unclog a drain.</strong> Pour a handful of baking soda down the drain, add 1/2 cup of vinegar, and close with plug for 20 seconds. Rinse with hot water.</div>
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<strong style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">27. Clean and deodorize jars.</strong> Rinse mayonnaise, peanut butter, and mustard jars with vinegar when empty.</div>
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<strong style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">34. Unclog steam iron.</strong> Pour equal amounts of vinegar and water into the iron's water chamber. Turn to steam and leave the iron on for 5 minutes in an upright position. Then unplug and allow to cool. Any loose particles should come out when you empty the water.</div>
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<strong style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">35. Clean a scorched iron plate.</strong> Heat equal parts vinegar and salt in a small pan. Rub solution on the cooled iron surface to remove dark or burned stains.</div>
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<strong style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">36. Remove lint from clothes.</strong> Add 1/2 cup of vinegar to the rinse cycle of the washing machine. This also helps to brighten fabric colours.</div>
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<strong style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">37. Freshen the washing machine.</strong> Pour 1 cup of vinegar in the machine and let it run through a regular cycle (no clothes added). Will dissolve soap residue.</div>
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<strong style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">38. Remove tough stains.</strong> Gently rub vinegar on the stains before placing in the washing machine.</div>
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<strong style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">39. Eliminate smoke odours from clothes.</strong> Add 1 cup of vinegar to a bathtub of hot water. Hang clothes above the steam.</div>
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<strong style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">41. Clean eyeglasses.</strong> Wipe each lens with a drop of vinegar.</div>
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<strong style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">42. Freshen cut flowers.</strong> Add 2 tablespoons of vinegar and 1 teaspoon of sugar for each litre of water.</div>
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<strong style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">43. Extinguish fires.</strong> Throw on grease fires to arrest flames.</div>
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Creativityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13390212150954203067noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-951214964130646313.post-35116582871387119062011-12-08T12:13:00.000-08:002011-12-08T12:13:44.840-08:00Healthier Puppy Chow - Christmas Treat :)I found this off of <a href="http://undressedskeleton.tumblr.com/SnackitySnacks">www.undressedskeleton.tumblr.com/SnackitySnacks</a> which by the way has lots of great snack ideas! But I am quite in love with Puppy Chow... it's by far my favorite Christmas treat that I look forward to every year. However, this is EVEN BETTER because it's healthy(er), haha! I hope you all enjoy it as much as I did!!<br />
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<li style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">4 Tablespoons “I can’t believe it’s not butter”</li>
<li style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">2 Tablespoons Creamy All Natural Peanut Butter</li>
<li style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">2 Servings Truvia all Natural Sweetener.</li>
<li style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">1 Package of Fat Free Sugar Free Vanilla Pudding Mix</li>
<li style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">2 Squares of Reduced Fat Chocolate Almond Bark</li>
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<li style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">After melted pour cereal into mixture. Stir gently</li>
<li style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">Let the mixture cool for a good 20 minutes.</li>
<li style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">After mixture has hardened pour the mix into a large zip lock bag, add the box of pudding mix and shake gently until coated.</li>
</ol>Creativityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13390212150954203067noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-951214964130646313.post-73527087061625441392011-12-06T21:10:00.000-08:002011-12-06T21:10:18.720-08:00A Party Platter You'll Love!<div style="text-align: center;">Ok people, this is such a cool idea and SO EASY to make!! My sister actually gave me this idea... I'm not sure if she saw it done before or if she made it up herself, but regardless this is fabulous and all your friends and family will be impressed! I even made one for my mom for Christmas this year because she has guest over a lot (shhh don't tell her!).</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><u>Here's what you need: </u></div><div style="text-align: center;">1 small plate or small bowl</div><div style="text-align: center;">1 medium plate</div><div style="text-align: center;">1 large plate</div><div style="text-align: center;">2 cups of your choice</div><div style="text-align: center;">E-6000 glue or a glue similar to this</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I used glass cups like these because in my opinion they look the best for this type of thing but you might find something even better! Oh, and did I mention that I got each plate and each cup for $0.10 each at my local thrift store!? Just 10 CENTS PEOPLE!! :) :) :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">If you really feel like getting creative you can put something in the glasses like marbles, pretty rocks, ribbon, you name it! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">First, take your largest plate and place a cup (I used the larger of my two cups) in the center of the plate like this</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGN3HN0fyhNuKvrb8fIWj3aevZC0uilrrzvxVa9EWWiYBIqrKlh40o8mYBlky6BdoYnzzXADfWt9xXjHw2UlzkfuHAV_z3bmONoAVe95NKrfz7ftjcg3l9whG98a7XkvAW7yGq5VsnNf8/s1600/IMG666.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGN3HN0fyhNuKvrb8fIWj3aevZC0uilrrzvxVa9EWWiYBIqrKlh40o8mYBlky6BdoYnzzXADfWt9xXjHw2UlzkfuHAV_z3bmONoAVe95NKrfz7ftjcg3l9whG98a7XkvAW7yGq5VsnNf8/s320/IMG666.jpg" width="238" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Once it's centered and you have determined exactly where it's supposed to go on the plate glue it on the plate.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Then, add your medium plate.... make sure the cup underneath is centered!! :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Note: You might want to set the whole thing up first to determine where it is centered on each plate and then lightly trace with a pencil where your cup is supposed to go on the bottom and top of the plates. I had to do this on my first couple of ones until I got the hang of it.</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Then of course add your next cup on top of the medium plate and glue it on as well.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Lastly, add your last plate (in my case a bowl) which of course is your small one. Make sure it's centered and then glue it on. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here's what it should look like in the end. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I used a bowl on top so that I can put dip in it and serve chips and crackers on the two plates. Get creative and do what you like best! :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The best part about this is you can choose your favorite color plates and glasses at your local thrift store, walmart, target, etc.! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">If you guys make one don't hesitate to post a picture of it, I'd love to see your creativeness! And I'd love to hear your testimonials on how you liked it!! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And of course, remember to have fun while making it :) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Have a grand day!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Cheers!</div>Creativityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13390212150954203067noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-951214964130646313.post-39976810812628217502011-11-19T17:25:00.000-08:002011-11-19T17:25:09.596-08:00Knitted Ear Warmers - cuteness! :)So this is the first thing I've ever knitted and I have got to say, I think I may be addicted to knitting now! It was SO easy, ya'll!! Give it a try... you'll fall in love with it's simplicity and uniqueness! You get to make anything your little heart desires :)<br />
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Here are two links to youtube videos that taught me how to knit:<br />
1. <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G9hv44QwQ-A">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G9hv44QwQ-A</a><br />
2. <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mgwi3xgZzlk&feature=related">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mgwi3xgZzlk&feature=related</a><br />
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After watching those two videos I got all inspired and went to my local thrift store and bough multiple different sized needles for just 25cents, bargain? Yes! Luckily for me my thrift store has a craft section for used materials, I also bought about 20 balls of yarn for $2 (granted they weren't full sized yard they were smaller balls of yarn since they had been used) regardless, I got all sorts of different colors and I plan on making so many cute things out of them. As you can see, I first made my ear warmer and then I sewed on elastic to the ends to complete the circle and so that it would stay nice and snug on my head without sliding off. Easy peasy! Give it a whirl and tell me how yours turned out! :) If you need help or have questions don't hesitate to ask!Creativityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13390212150954203067noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-951214964130646313.post-67202752864918199472011-10-31T19:13:00.000-07:002011-10-31T19:13:07.158-07:00My Husband, BrianSo I know this has nothing to do with homemade items but I saw this on facebook and just had to share it because it is so true. My husband definitely treats me like a princess and he was definitely raised by a queen :)<br />
I love my sweet hubby :) <br />
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A family favorite!</span></div><div class="ERIngredientsHeader" style="clear: both; font-family: Cantarell, Candara, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 5px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">Ingredients</div><ul class="ingredients" style="font-family: inherit; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: outside; list-style-type: circle; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 22px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><li class="ingredient" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-image: none; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; font-family: inherit; font-size: 15px; list-style-position: inherit; list-style-type: inherit; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">8 ounces uncooked spaghetti</li>
<li class="ingredient" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-image: none; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; font-family: inherit; font-size: 15px; list-style-position: inherit; list-style-type: inherit; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">1 pound ground beef</li>
<li class="ingredient" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-image: none; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; font-family: inherit; font-size: 15px; list-style-position: inherit; list-style-type: inherit; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">1 large can spaghetti sauce (26.5 ounces)</li>
<li class="ingredient" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-image: none; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; font-family: inherit; font-size: 15px; list-style-position: inherit; list-style-type: inherit; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">1 tablespoon butter</li>
<li class="ingredient" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-image: none; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; font-family: inherit; font-size: 15px; list-style-position: inherit; list-style-type: inherit; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">1/2 cup chopped green peppers (I usually omit or substitute red peppers)</li>
<li class="ingredient" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-image: none; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; font-family: inherit; font-size: 15px; list-style-position: inherit; list-style-type: inherit; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">1/3 cup chopped onions</li>
<li class="ingredient" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-image: none; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; font-family: inherit; font-size: 15px; list-style-position: inherit; list-style-type: inherit; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">8 ounces cream cheese</li>
<li class="ingredient" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-image: none; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; font-family: inherit; font-size: 15px; list-style-position: inherit; list-style-type: inherit; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">2 tablespoons milk</li>
<li class="ingredient" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-image: none; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; font-family: inherit; font-size: 15px; list-style-position: inherit; list-style-type: inherit; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">Fresh grated Parmesan cheese</li>
<li class="ingredient" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-image: none; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; font-family: inherit; font-size: 15px; list-style-position: inherit; list-style-type: inherit; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">French Fried Onions (small can)</li>
</ul><div class="ERInstructionsHeader" style="clear: both; font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">Directions</div><div class="instructions" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><ol style="list-style-position: outside; list-style-type: decimal; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 30px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><li class="instruction" style="list-style-position: inherit; list-style-type: inherit; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 2px;">Cook spaghetti according to directions on the package. Cook to al dente, drain and set aside.</li>
<li class="instruction" style="list-style-position: inherit; list-style-type: inherit; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 2px;">Brown ground beef. Drain excess grease. Add spaghetti sauce to skillet and heat.</li>
<li class="instruction" style="list-style-position: inherit; list-style-type: inherit; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 2px;">Combine onions, peppers and butter in small glass bowl. Cover and microwave 4 minutes on HIGH until soft.</li>
<li class="instruction" style="list-style-position: inherit; list-style-type: inherit; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 2px;">Add cream cheese and milk to vegetables and stir well.</li>
<li class="instruction" style="list-style-position: inherit; list-style-type: inherit; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 2px;">Using a 10 x 6 dish, assemble in the following order:</li>
<li class="instruction" style="list-style-position: inherit; list-style-type: inherit; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 2px;">Thin layer of meat sauce on the bottom of the casserole dish.</li>
<li class="instruction" style="list-style-position: inherit; list-style-type: inherit; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 2px;">Spaghetti</li>
<li class="instruction" style="list-style-position: inherit; list-style-type: inherit; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 2px;">Cream cheese/vegetable mixture</li>
<li class="instruction" style="list-style-position: inherit; list-style-type: inherit; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 2px;">Spaghetti sauce</li>
<li class="instruction" style="list-style-position: inherit; list-style-type: inherit; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 2px;">Parmesan Cheese (amount subject to your own taste)</li>
<li class="instruction" style="list-style-position: inherit; list-style-type: inherit; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 2px;">French Fried Onions (added during last 5 minutes of cooking)</li>
<li class="instruction" style="list-style-position: inherit; list-style-type: inherit; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 2px;">Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes. Top with French Fried onion and continue baking 5 more minutes. (This is the secret ingredient–don’t let them burn.)</li>
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</div></div></div></span>Creativityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13390212150954203067noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-951214964130646313.post-63704227560624927392011-09-19T13:06:00.000-07:002011-09-19T13:06:30.943-07:00Homemade Chalk PaintYesterday I showed you how to made sidewalk chalk paint... well today I found a way to make regular chalk paint to paint your walls with for kids! This clever craft only requires 2 ingredients!<br />
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Paint (any color or type that you want)<br />
Non-Sanded Tile Grout<br />
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For every 1 cup of paint use 2 tablespoons of grout. Mix and paint :)<br />
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You can find the non-sanded tile grout at any home hardware store (Home Depot, Lowes, etc.). Have fun!!<br />
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Thanks http://www.theidearoom.net/2010/09/make-chalk-rocks-and-homemade-chalk.html for the clever craft!Creativityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13390212150954203067noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-951214964130646313.post-35153438519396771882011-09-19T12:48:00.000-07:002011-09-19T12:48:03.943-07:00Wooden Picture DecorationFor this glorious project all you need is:<br />
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gel medium (which can be found in the paint section at any craft store and probably walmart too)<br />
block of wood<br />
mod podge<br />
picture on a regular piece of typing paper (printed from your computer is fine)<br />
wet cloth for rubbing off residue<br />
paint brush <br />
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Here is a youtube link that's only about 2 minutes long showing you how to do it for you visual people :)<br />
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_NjYbAAQ4vw<br />
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Take the block of wood and put gel medium on it with a paint brush. Then, place your picture face down onto the block of wood and let it sit over night. The next day, use the damp cloth and your fingers to rub away the paper. Once all the paper is off use a paint brush to apply mod podge all over the picture. Let it dry. Then YOU'RE DONE! :) Enjoy!<br />
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Here's a picture of one that someone did that I found on www.readymade.com<br />
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I found this on www.erinlincoln.blogspot.com, so creative and fun! All you need is corn starch, water, food coloring, muffin trey, and foam brushes. Just add a little bit of corn starch and water and then pour your "paint" mixture into the muffin trey and add whatever color food coloring you'd like. Then, take it outside, give the kids the foam brushes and let them have at it! They can paint the town red if they'd like ;)<br />
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Don't worry, it dries just like chalk and will wash off with the next rain. So let them have a blast while they're still young. :)<br />
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<div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">Ingredients:</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">1 cup mashed sweet potato total (I used 2 medium-sized potatoes)</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">3 tbsp unsalted butter</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">½ cup milk (I used whole)</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">2¼ tsp instant dry yeast</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">½ cup granulated sugar</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">½ cup packed light brown sugar </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">1¼ tsp sea salt</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">¼ tsp ground nutmeg</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">1 tbsp vanilla</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">1 extra large egg</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">2 extra large egg yolks</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">3.5 cups bread flour, plus more for rolling</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">Cinnamon Sugar Coating:</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">1 cup sugar</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">1 tsp cinnamon</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">Directions:</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">Prick the sweet potato several times with a fork and microwave for 8 minutes, until tender. Cut the potato in half and scoop the flesh out. It will be hot. Be careful. Mash it up with a fork.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">Melt the butter, and let it cool.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">In the microwave (or a saucepan if you’re fancy) heat the milk to just below 105F. Any higher will kill your yeast dead.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, let the yeast and warm milk sit for 5 minutes until foamy. Add the sugar, brown sugar, salt, vanilla, nutmeg, and whisk to combine. Add the mashed sweet potato, butter, egg and egg yolks, and beat until well combined.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">Change to the dough hook, and add the flour. Mix at medium for 2 minutes, then bump the speed up to medium high and knead until a soft dough forms and the sweet potato dough pulls away from the sides and toward the centre, about 5-7 minutes. If it doesn’t pull together, add a little bit more flour.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">Dump the dough out, form it into a ball, and let it rise on the countertop for 2 hours (don’t be alarmed if it doesn’t rise all that much… it won’t).</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">Gently redistribute the yeast by kneading lightly, and then roll the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. ¾ of an inch works. (Or 1.5cm if you’re Canadian like me!)</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">Using a circle cutter, gently cut out circles and poke the middles to make holes. </span>If you have a donut cutter like I did, even better! It will do the annoying hole part for you. Place the doughnuts on two parchment paper lined sheet pans, and let them rise for 2 hours, covered with plastic wrap.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Bake the doughnuts in the centre of the oven for about 10 minutes, until ther have risen and are golden brown (they should be 200 degrees F on an instant read thermometer).</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">While the doughnuts are baking, make the cinnamon sugar topping by melting the butter in one bowl, and whisking the sugar and cinnamon in another. While the doughnuts are hot out of the oven, toss them in the butter, then immediately toss in the cinnamon sugar. </span></div>Creativityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13390212150954203067noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-951214964130646313.post-7863044972329753362011-08-18T15:07:00.000-07:002011-08-18T15:07:28.211-07:00Pumkin Spice FudgeFeeling "fall"ish? :) Well here's a fun and tasty (but not healthy lol) thing to make! I discovered this on www.auntpegsrecipebox.blogspot.com and it's absolutely delicious! So have at it! :)<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: medium;">2 c. sugar</span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: medium;">1 c. brown sugar, packed</span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: medium;">3/4 c. butter (no substitutions)</span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: medium;">2/3 c. evaporated milk</span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: medium;">1/2 c. pumpkin puree</span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: medium;">1 1/2 tsp.<span style="color: #b45f06;"> Pumpkin Pie Spice</span></span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: medium;">1 (12 oz.) pkg. white chocolate chips</span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: medium;">1 (7 oz.) jar Marshmallow creme</span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: medium;">1 c. chopped pecans or macadamia nuts (optional)</span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: medium;">1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract</span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvFOASKtXT2IvHfe35fOeDKkjXupsUDW5BnvkK0U2AOGJRDR9VQPAW4v34KGjvGT3wZ-E-XTGvyLuhzTQheppuHBrpTYjAS2Y7yZRUjBM-JZjmcMOE2CRRUJGoyj7O-KGMoEFBcj2mmLw/s1600/PumpkinFudge-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvFOASKtXT2IvHfe35fOeDKkjXupsUDW5BnvkK0U2AOGJRDR9VQPAW4v34KGjvGT3wZ-E-XTGvyLuhzTQheppuHBrpTYjAS2Y7yZRUjBM-JZjmcMOE2CRRUJGoyj7O-KGMoEFBcj2mmLw/s1600/PumpkinFudge-1.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></i></div><i>Butter a 9 x 13 baking dish. Combine the first 6 ingredients in a heavy saucepan: cook over medium heat until the sugars dissolve, then continue cooking until the mixture begins to boil, stirring constantly. Boil until a candy thermometer reaches the the soft-ball stage (234 ~ 243 degrees). Remove from heat, stir in the white chips until they are all melted and mixture is smooth. Add the remaining ingredients, mix well. Pour into prepared pan, and cool to room temperature. Cut into squares, store refrigerated in an air tight container. Makes approx. 60 pieces.</i><br />
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<i>Thanks Aunt Peg! </i>Creativityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13390212150954203067noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-951214964130646313.post-63828197227493531492011-08-18T15:04:00.000-07:002011-08-18T15:04:15.755-07:00Rainbow Rice for Replacing Play SandThis is from www.shareandremember.blogspot.com and it's such a great idea for kids to play in!<br />
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Measure out the rice (4 cups) and put it in a Ziploc bag with about 2T of food coloring or <a href="http://shareandremember.blogspot.com/2011/06/liquid-watercolors.html" target="_blank">liquid water colors</a> (works great!) and 3T of rubbing alcohol. The kids can help mix the rice in the bags to spread the color. Put them on pans to dry in the sun. It all dried incredibly fast.<br />
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Thanks for the instructions and pictures www.foodgawker.com!! Creativityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13390212150954203067noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-951214964130646313.post-49522948380684583512011-08-05T12:50:00.000-07:002012-10-19T09:05:18.608-07:00Recyled Coffee Can into Bag HolderHere's a great way to keep all those crazy, loose, plastic bags in tact! I came across this today on another blog and loved the idea. Once you're done with your coffee (which shouldn't take too long if you're like me ;)), use your empty can, take a knife and cut a small slit on the lid. Then, stick your baggies inside and TA-DA it's done! :) Ps. You might wanna peal of the coffee label and decorate the tin a bit ;) or maybe that's just me being the crazy person that I am, haha. Enjoy!<br />
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Discovered on: www.pinterest.comCreativityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13390212150954203067noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-951214964130646313.post-38596468510411200092011-08-05T12:31:00.000-07:002011-08-05T12:31:40.394-07:00DYI Outdoor Swing<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk8VBePGQ98XFpaN4tdVZ9n0JAgQDCrnMQ3HS-ZgekM2Msd4Qxqk2E7Az60y1p8m90BofvCOecyha98mUxqJcCGxD63uVkRqi6SNvuSMa1xOOxqStC3MWNPtAGF8ppsfcjbt4dXGfMkIA/s1600/97669711_1NsWRuBY_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk8VBePGQ98XFpaN4tdVZ9n0JAgQDCrnMQ3HS-ZgekM2Msd4Qxqk2E7Az60y1p8m90BofvCOecyha98mUxqJcCGxD63uVkRqi6SNvuSMa1xOOxqStC3MWNPtAGF8ppsfcjbt4dXGfMkIA/s400/97669711_1NsWRuBY_c.jpg" width="298" /></a></div>Have a chair that has broken legs? Here's a splendid idea of what you can do with it! Just go buy some strong rope, drill holes in the chair, string the rope through the holes and tie the rope sturdily onto a strong tree.<br />
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Idea and picture by: www.poetichomes.comCreativityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13390212150954203067noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-951214964130646313.post-23990016859050900532011-08-03T10:59:00.000-07:002011-08-03T10:59:09.322-07:00Keep Bugs Out of Your Pantry<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipwA62X-Gz92Qimb6ttUY8PiuWHnBvJTVP0E4riWx1Ya267pesVSP9XH6yN9VUb9uly48ttXaAUGpyec51zUfH6a1u81tyWBEqSRgYF9XXgwxYc4lT9ncyWJIAvwqKAqI7ji4X7BbJknU/s1600/bas_march06_wl_pantry_xl.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipwA62X-Gz92Qimb6ttUY8PiuWHnBvJTVP0E4riWx1Ya267pesVSP9XH6yN9VUb9uly48ttXaAUGpyec51zUfH6a1u81tyWBEqSRgYF9XXgwxYc4lT9ncyWJIAvwqKAqI7ji4X7BbJknU/s320/bas_march06_wl_pantry_xl.jpg" width="256" /></a></div>So as much as I hate to admit it, Martha Stuart does have some nifty ideas.... this being one of them. To keep your pantry a bug-free pantry try this little tip: try taping whole dried bay leaves to the sides and bottoms of your shelves.<br />
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That’s all it takes!</div><div><strong>Replace Conditioner with Vinegar</strong></div><div><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>To get rid of the usual problems with hair: build up, dullness and just lack luster, replace your conditioner with vinegar 1-4 times a month, depending on your own hair. Just use it as you need it. And don’t worry about buying the best stuff for the best results, common white vinegar will do the trick as well as any other vinegar.</div><div><strong>Olive Oil as Hair Moisturizer</strong></div><div><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>It’s easy to see how oil can moisturize your hair. It’s simple to use it as well. Simply cover your hair in olive oil and leave it in for 30-45 minutes. You can also wrap it in plastic wrap to keep it from dripping and some believe it enhances the effect.</div><div><strong>Lemon and Egg Facial</strong></div><div><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Have red splotchiness on your face? Soothe both symptoms away easily by mixing together one egg yolk and the juice of one lemon into a paste. Cover your face with it and leave it on overnight. If this seems like too much work, leave it on your face for an hour. You might not get the optimal results with this, but you will see a difference.</div><div><strong>Replace Conditioner with Baking Soda</strong></div><div><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Want to be more like a guy and only use one thing to clean your hair? Then just add baking soda to your shampoo. It will remove build up and make hair shinier, and you can use it everyday.</div><div><strong>Degrease Oily Hair With Lemons and Aloe</strong></div><div><span style="white-space: pre;"><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>M</span>ix together 1 tablespoon of lemon juice and 1/2 teaspoon aloe vera. Mix it together with a normal serving of shampoo. It will get rid of your oiliness in one shower.</div><div><span style="white-space: pre;"><strong>S</strong></span><strong>mooth Fizzy Hair With Honey</strong></div><div><span style="white-space: pre;"><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>A</span>dd a tablespoon of honey to a litre of water. After shampooing, rinse your hair with this concoction to tame your frizz.</div><div><strong>Replace Face Wash With Skim Milk Powder</strong></div><div><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Switching face wash out with skim milk powder can make your face much softer and give you a smoother complexion. It’s also very gentle, so even the most sensitive can use it.</div><div><strong>Moisturize Skin With Honey and Olive Oil</strong></div><div><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Honey holds moisture extremely well and olive oil hydrates well, too. Mix equal parts of olive oil and honey and add a dash of lemon juice if you’d like to create a pasty lotion. Rub it onto the dry skin and let it sit for 10-20 minutes. Your skin will be hydrated for plenty of time to come afterwards.</div><div><strong>Soften Skin With Oatmeal</strong></div><div><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>There are many concoctions and mask recipes that involve oatmeal, but you can use oatmeal by itself to help your skin. Ground up about 1 cup of oatmeal using a blender or coffee grinder, and add it to bath water to soften skin to baby-like quality.</div><div><strong>Treat Choline-Damaged Hair</strong></div><div><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Mix together 1 egg, 2 tablespoons of olive oil and 1/4 of a peeled cucumber. Cover you hair with the mixture and leave on for 10-20 minutes. You’ll see your hair return to normal almost immediately.</div><div><strong>Tone and Rebuild Skin With Avocados and Carrots</strong></div><div><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>This recipe can work wonders. Combine 1 avocado, 1 cooked carrot, 1/2 cup heavy cream, 1 egg and 3 tablespoons of honey. Leave on for 10-20 minutes and then rinse. These ingredients add a multitude of vitamins, antioxidants and calcium to rebuild natural collagen, tone skin and remove age spots. There is plenty to read about the benefits of each of these ingredients, but all you need to know is that each natural element does more than any store-bought item can.</div><div><strong>Lemons or Oranges for Fine Hair Hairspray</strong></div><div><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Use Lemons for dry hair and oranges for a stronger hold. Chop up the entire piece of fruit in a bowl as to not lose any juice. Boil the fruit with 2 cups of water until soupy or when the liquid has been significantly reduced. Strain through a cloth and put into a spray bottle. The citrus will hold the hair and not damage it due to the fact that there is no alcohol.</div><div><span style="white-space: pre;"><strong>Apple Cider Vinegar for Cleanser and Toner</strong></span></div><div><span style="white-space: pre;"><span style="white-space: pre;"></span>This eliminates dead skin cells easily, so you can use in lieu of expensive toner. That’s all</span></div><div><span style="white-space: pre;">there is to it!</span></div><div><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span></div><div><span style="white-space: pre;">Brought to you by www.inspiringpretty.com </span></div>Creativityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13390212150954203067noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-951214964130646313.post-80374408764483809402011-07-31T15:42:00.000-07:002012-10-19T10:40:20.989-07:00Homemade DehumidifierThis is actually extremely easy!! Take a bundle of chalk and hang it in your closet. It will absorb extra moisture and keep clothing fresh and dry, and takes up much less room than an electric dehumidifier.<br />
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Brought to you by Martha StuartCreativityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13390212150954203067noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-951214964130646313.post-6300249233423596812011-07-31T10:45:00.000-07:002011-07-31T10:45:11.445-07:00Homemade Dish Washer Soap<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfTbrTv3-YUtDOcfCCSYe-N_J9fzTIaOR3861Cs32s56_3vglPkAy_0eRvKUX6BhLzQqzSfM9WhXShjg9vhov1aOvJf8x17mGoFuMNWZg725nCYsRyMXiUn249zRRYDKpBF53KMjCKyac/s1600/88510850_W8VoVANq_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfTbrTv3-YUtDOcfCCSYe-N_J9fzTIaOR3861Cs32s56_3vglPkAy_0eRvKUX6BhLzQqzSfM9WhXShjg9vhov1aOvJf8x17mGoFuMNWZg725nCYsRyMXiUn249zRRYDKpBF53KMjCKyac/s1600/88510850_W8VoVANq_b.jpg" /></a></div>Homemade Dishwasher Detergent<br />
What you need:<br />
1 Cup of Borax<br />
1 Cup Baking Soda (or Washing Soda)<br />
1/2 Cup Kosher Salt<br />
1/2 Cup Citric Acid (You can purchase "Fresh Fruit" in the canning isle. It is a produce protector or you can puchase 15 packets of lemon Kool-aid, the unsweetened kind, and that works as well.)<br />
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Mix all ingredients in a container and voila! Dishwasher detergent! Use 1 Tbsp per load PLUS add some vinegar to the rinse aid portion of your dishwasher (this keeps the plastic from getting a cloudy look) and wash away!<br />
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Brought to you by crazycraftbugs.blogspot.comCreativityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13390212150954203067noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-951214964130646313.post-28272436088619331382011-07-31T10:37:00.000-07:002011-07-31T10:37:21.458-07:00Homemade Burts Bee - Lip BalmThis is an awesome receipt for lip balm that looks, smells, and acts just like Burts Bees!<br />
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<ul><li> 3 tsp. grated or roughly chopped beeswax</li>
<li> 6 tsp. coconut oil</li>
<li> 1 1/2 tsp. lanolin</li>
<li> 3/4 tsp. vitamin E</li>
<li> 2 tsp. <u>hard</u> honey (or 1 tsp if liquid honey)</li>
<li> 3/4 tsp. peppermint essential oil</li>
<li>A few small tins or containers with lids</li>
</ul><h3> Directions</h3><ol><li> In a small pot over medium low heat melt beeswax, coconut oil, lanolin and vitamin E. Use chopstick or other small, longish stick to stir (chopstick is perfect).</li>
<li> Remove from heat and add honey and peppermint oil. Whisk well with chopstick and try to distribute oil throughout the mixture - this is tricky.</li>
<li> Pour quickly into tins or jars. Let cool on counter till hard.</li>
</ol>This recipe makes enough for 3 - 3/4 oz tins (see photo for size) and one 1 1/2 oz jar. You can reuse cosmetic jars like old hand lotion jars or foundation jars.<br />
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Note: Do not keep it in a hot place like in your car on a hot summer day because it could melt leaving a sticky mess. Just keep it with you in your purse if you're in air conditioning or leave it at your house. :)<br />
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Some people are allergic to lanolin. If you're making these for gifts you may want to label them.<br />
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<u>What you need:</u><br />
Armour Etching Cream<br />
Paint Brush<br />
Glass (ex. cup)<br />
Exacto Knife or Sharp Scissors<br />
Masking Tape<br />
Marker <br />
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Directions:<br />
Take the masking tape and tape it onto the glass surface and then write with the marker the word that you want to say (make sure you write it in block form). And then cut the word out with your knife/scissors.<br />
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And then you're DONE! :) ta-da!!<br />
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