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How To Make Stabilized Whipped Cream
It’s been a couple years now since I first wrote about how to make homemade whipped cream. Â It’s one of those little tricks that once you start doing it, you…
Knitting Pattern for Classic Ripple Baby Afghan
Knitting has been a favorite hobby of mine since I was in grade school. I’ve tinkered around with lots of other crafts and hobbies over the years (beading, scrapbooking, sewing)…
Homemade Help To Restore Dry Wood
We’re in the midst of a re-carpeting project here at my house and several rooms (including my little blogging office) are being cleared out so the grubby old carpet can…
Bisquick Blueberry Muffins
One of the homemade recipes that I’ve shared here that I always keep on hand in my pantry is my homemade version of Bisquick. Â It’s a simple and frugal mixture…
How To Tint Canning Jars
I’ve been seeing the colored canning jars more and more in the stores lately. Â Most of the time I’ve seen the blue canning jars for sale, which I’m sure are…
My Canning Jar Discovery
Canning jars (also known as Mason jars) certainly seem to be enjoying a new revival. Â I’m sure there are plenty of folks using canning jars for their original purpose of…
Quick Mix Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Cookies
Who likes homemade cookies? Me! Who likes homemade cookies but doesn’t feel like baking them in the summer and would rather float around in the pool instead? Umm, me again…
What’s Up With The Weird Label on Dr. Bronner’s Soap?
As I’ve mentioned before, shifting to homemade recipes can sometimes send you in search of ingredients that are new to you. Even if it’s an ingredient that’s not totally new,…