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I love recycled Christmas ornaments. This project is one of my favorites because it uses up many of my craft scraps that I refuse to throw away. It’s easy enough to make an afternoon activity with the kids. And it’s thrifty because the only thing I had to buy were the clear ornaments. Supplies for Craft ...
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There are tons of ideas out there on how to make your own Christmas ornament. The great thing about crafting ornaments is that you get to use whatever colors you want to fit your taste. If you've wanted to try your hand at decorating, I think these ornaments are an easy project for beginners. This ...
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Clean carpets don't stay that way very long in our home. That's why I was so thankful to my parents for letting us borrow their small carpet cleaner for a few months. One of the first things I wanted to do was come up with a homemade carpet shampoo that I could whip up for ...
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Like everyone else who's tried it, I absolutely love the Naan, Indian flatbread sold in two-packs at the grocery store for a ridiculous price. So when I made Naan Bread at home with four ingredients in a rather short time, I felt very cheated. (But also very glad that I never will be again!) Here's ...
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You all know I love me some homemade sugar scrub. I've done several variations on my original homemade sugar scrub recipe and this is the next one I've tried using a whole vanilla bean and I love it! It's perfect for diy gifts this holiday season because it's inexpensive, easy to make, and it's organic! I ...
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I know not everyone will agree, but my opinion is that if a meal calls for bread, it's always better if you have sourdough. It's delicious as a base for grilled bacon-and-cheese, baked into bagels, dipped in soups, smothered in butter and jam, and the list goes on and on. It's flavor just adds something ...
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As I'm brainstorming great DIY gifts for the holidays, I asked the question: is it easy to make your own scented candle? I wondered if I would have to buy a bunch of expensive molds and supplies just to be able to make a couple of candles for people this holiday season. So I set ...
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One of the best ways to save money is learning how to use what you already have. By finding a new purpose for an old item, you can reorganize and redecorate many areas of your home for free. How to Reuse Everyday Objects For Storage Top a pretty metal bucket or wooden basket with a tray or ...
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