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Chocolate No Bake Cookies
Here’s a recipe that’s an oldie but a goodie for making a quick homemade cookie. I’ve had this recipe for Chocolate No Bake Cookies in my recipe box for a…
Knitting Newborn Hats for Hospitals
Knitters often love to find quick little knitting projects. I know I do! And that’s why I love these little knit newborn hats. Not only are they a quick knit,…
Homemade Altoids – Is It Worth It?
I started out this week with a post titled 10 Foods Worth Doing Homemade which talked a little bit about whether it’s worth it or not to make certain foods…
How to Clean A Showerhead with Vinegar (And Glass Block Windows Too!)
Vinegar is a great all around ingredient to have on hand for lots of different household uses.. It can be used as a cleaner, a fabric softener, and as a…
Crockpot Vegetarian Chili
Here’s an easy crockpot vegetable chili recipe that’s a favorite homemade meal of mine during the cold weather months. This recipe makes a good sized batch but we love the…
Homemade Soft Scrub Cleaner
Homemade soft scrub cleaner is one of the quickest and easiest cleaners to mix together. It’s a simple combination of baking soda and dishwashing liquid. In fact, after you make…
Easy Homemade Hummus
I like to think I have a pretty well stocked recipe box, but it has never included a good hummus recipe. Hummus just wasn’t something my Dutch ancestors were whipping…
Looking for Lard: Can you find it in a Grocery Store?
So often my “Make Your Own” recipes send me in search of ingredients that are unfamiliar to me. This week I wanted to purchase a pound of lard for a…









