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How To Make An Envelope Pillow Cover
This week Dear Daughter called asking if she could come over and use my sewing machine to recover some pillows. Well, sure! {{ Dear Daughter knows I would never say…
Homemade Hand Sanitizer
** This recipe has been updated to use 99% Isopropyl Alcohol at a higher percentage. Read the update here: = = >>> Homemade Hand Sanitizer Update I don’t think I’m…
Last Minute Hot Fudge Sauce
Here’s a quick and clever way to make your own spur of the moment chocolate sauce. This recipe is handy for those occasions when you’ve got the urge to make…
Homemade Liquid Hand Soap: My Disappointing Results
I’ve had a recipe in my stash for a while now for homemade liquid hand soap. Having made several batches of homemade liquid laundry soap, I quickly recognized the familiar…
Homemade Stovetop Mac & Cheese
Macaroni and cheese is a classic comfort food loved by both kids and adults. In most households it also means getting the handy little macaroni and cheese mixes from the…
How To Make Cold Brew Coffee Concentrate
A few weeks ago I did a post on making Thrifty Homemade Frappucinos with frozen coffee ice cubes. A reader left me a comment asking “Have you ever tried cold…
Make Your Own Veggie Patch Pizza
Applebees used to have this wonderful little appetizer called the Veggie Patch Pizza. It had a nice thin crust, tasty veggies, and lots of melty cheesy goodness. It was my…
Make Your Own 3D Glasses (with Sharpie Markers!)
Every now and then I get in the mood to try a project just for the fun of it. Not because I need it. Not because it will greatly enhance…