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Make Your Own Greeting Card Envelope
One of the interesting things that’s happened to me as I’ve become a well seasoned homemaker is that I’ve built up little supplies of things around the house to solve…
DIY Evaporated Milk
When a recipe calls for a can of evaporated milk, did you know there’s a quick and easy substitute you can use instead?ย This little trick will let you make…
My Homemade Version of Uncle Ben’s Rice
Very seldom do I buy a package of the flavored rice mixes in the store anymore, but when I do it’s the Uncle Ben’s Long Grain & Wild Rice original…
How To Remove Rust Spots on Knives
One of the best tools you can have in the kitchen is a good knife.ย I have a favorite chef’s knife that I got for Christmas a few years ago that…
My Favorite Magic Bars
This recipe is an oldie but a goodie and has been a staple in my recipe box for years.ย ย When I want a homemade sweet treat, this recipe is…
Homemade Sweetened Condensed Milk
If at first you don’t succeed – try, try, again. My first attempts at homemade sweetened condensed milk were not very good, but after getting a few tips from others,…
Did You Know? Canning Jars Fit On Blenders!
ย Update 2026: I first wrote about this strategy in 2013 but no longer do this as I now have a Vitamix blender and the canning jars do not fit. I’m…
Homemade Dishwasher Detergent
Make your own cleaning powder for your dishwasher with this simple DIY recipe.









