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Chocolate Pudding Dessert: Adding Homemade Updates
My adventures in the kitchen last week once again highlighted why it can be frustrating to rely too much on recipes that use a particular size or brand of a…
Should You Buy Cleaning Vinegar For Homemade Cleaners?
I’ve become convinced over the course of the last few years that vinegar makes a great all-purpose household cleaner. In fact part of me feels kind of silly that it…
Grandma’s Apple Pie Filling
This week when I turned to my favorite craft column in our Sunday newspaper, I saw a headline that I think all of us DIY crafty types need to hear…
Quick Halloween Pumpkin Face Drinking Glasses
Need to add a quick festive touch to your Halloween party? Here’s a way to make your own Halloween pumpkin face drinking glasses, and all you need is some black…
Homemade Disposable Cleaning Wipes Large Size
Most of the time I don’t rely on those disposable cleaning wipes in the pop-up dispensers. I usually find I can grab my spray bottle of homemade all-purpose cleaner and…
Is It Time To Wash Your Reusable Grocery Bags?
Perhaps like me you’ve heard about the importance of washing your reusable cloth grocery bags. The news stories remind us of the danger of possible germs that might grow from…
How To Make Stabilized Whipped Cream
It’s been a couple years now since I first wrote about how to make homemade whipped cream. 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 for many years and I first used this classic ripple baby blanket knitting pattern almost 40 years ago when my children were…