I LOVE fast projects. And, I really like the art of “creating” something new, but HATE tedious projects that take more than a couple of hours to do. This project literally took around 15 min. ***Perfect for my attention span. Tee hee! I grabbed this (self-standing) wooden frame with a nice unique shape at a thrift store yesterday. As for greeting cards, I often pick those up in bundled deals to keep on hand. *Pin it here: http://www.pinterest.com/pin/138204282289940222/ What you need: – A self-standing photo frame (small size for convenience that will fit well on your desk or dresser) – A greeting card (pick a color that matches your decor…
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Gardening in Kansas – Diy Gardening Bench Workstation
It can be a gardener’s dream to have your own “Gardening Bench Workstation“… I used to have all my pots and tools here and there, but for 2014 my goal has been to get my house in order and organized. I had been wanting my own gardening workstation for quite awhile, but if you’ve ever priced those, they can be quite expensive. So I prayed about this and awaited to find something that I could turn into my dream gardener’s work area. *Disclaimer: I’ve used my Amazon referral links in this post. A couple of weeks ago I stumbled upon a Baker’s Rack at a garage sale….for ONLY $10! I…
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How to Cut an Onion Without Crying – No More Tears, Please!
Seriously, I cry pools of tears when cutting onions. Sniff, sniff. I LOVE onions — but HATE crying for no good reason. 😉 As a child, I could be in a completely different room and still shed tears when my parents chopped onions. I’ve tried different methods to prevent crying… and this one I have not tried yet, but definitely will. – Light a candle near where you’re peeling and chopping your onion. (Evidently, the flames burn the onion juices from the air.) *Credit Source: I got this idea from here: http://creeklinehouse.com/2014/02/the-one-tear-free-onion-cutting-trick.html What methods have YOU used to prevent crying while peeling onions? Do tell! I’ve also heard of these…
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50 – Best $5 Amazon Items for Your Kitchen
50 – Best $5 Amazon Items for Your Kitchen All of these items (at the time of this post) are currently $5 and under. Several are way under 5 bucks! AND — these items are Eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping! WHICH — means you can purchase several items from this list and get FREE shipping on all of them! GIFT IDEA — Make a gift basket by stuffing a few of these items in a cute basket to present as a gift! *Gift Basket Tips – Add a few food items that can be used with specific kitchen gadgets, and a matching kitchen towel and pot holder set that…
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20 Tasty Potato Recipes to Try
Potatoes are cheap and very filling! Yes, they are known for their naughty carbs, but if you’re not at the point of needing to reduce a lot of weight…you might splurge and enjoy them every once in awhile. Especially around Thanksgiving time or when you’re having company over to visit. Potatoes can be a meal on their own if you bake them, and then create a potato bar with the works: bacon bits, sour cream, onions, chives, butter, salt, pepper, etc. There’s 4 easy ways you can bake a potato: – Oven Baked (unwrapped) – Oven Baked (wrapped in aluminum) – Microwave – Slow Cooker Here’s some nifty step-by-step instructions…