Kids are kids. Kids can me messy. Kids love topics that include unicorns and barf alike. So why not whip up a batch of unicorn barf for your kids?! What could be more enjoyable than your child reveling with awe and amazement at a bowl of unicorn barf. What offends and disgusts most adults is sure to put a smile on your child’s face! While the unicorn may still be a majestic, mythical anomaly, it’s barf is real, and lives is your neighborhood grocery store! It is quick and inexpensive to make, and promises memories and laughter for days and weeks to come.
This is a how to do it yourself vertical herb garden. A vertical herb garden is basically a hanging garden in your home. It is a really unique and cool way to have plants in your home. The article will break the project down into 10 easy steps. These steps are packed with easy information to help you understand how to build the project easily. The project is not expensive, and does not take long to finish. The article has pictures on how to perform each individual task. Also there are pictures of how the vertical herb garden is supposed to look once the project is finished.
How to make a leak proof water blob is a fun, quick, and informative tutorial that the whole family will love trying out. When you follow the instructions in this tutorial, you will be amazed about how fast this is to set up. It shows you how to make a water blob step-by-step without tape in just around 20 minutes. Moreover, the best thing about this is its leak proof, and so clean-cut it looks better in photos too. Your kids will slip and slide and have hours of fun with your homemade water blob without any worries of heavy leaking or water busting out because the tape couldn’t hold. Now that’s what I call fun in the sun. What this brings best of all is great memories for the whole family.
Are you somebody that hates when tacos or ice cream cones break and get messy? What about when paint brushes splatter all over the place when painting?
For those pesky, brittle tacos and cones, line a large lettuce leaf inside the taco shell to prevent the contents from spilling when the taco breaks, or put a marshmallow on the bottom of that ice cream cone to help prevent the ice cream from spilling out, (while adding an extra sweet treat.)
Are you an avocado lover? Did you know that they can be cut in half, pitted, and frozen with saran wrap? Or it can replace the butter in your cookie recipes?
The bedtime story is a favorite American pastime between kids and their parents. There is something comforting about curling up before bed to have a story read to you; create a special spot for you and your children to gather before bed and share the story of the evening. Leftover wooden pallets are re-purposed into a cozy reading chair that easily fits into the corner of a room. Corners are usually the most difficult parts of a room to furnish due to the sharp angles that don’t always conform to store-bought furniture. With these pallet chairs, you can create a custom look in the kids’ room that is sure to become their favorite spot to hang out with mom and dad.
Whether you have nieces or nephews, elementary school children, or young neighbors, there is one thing that rings true for all kids (and even adults): Cupcakes are perfect for every occasion. From birthday parties to sick days, a cupcake can change a frown into a smile in one bite. These “20 Awesome Cupcake Decorating Ideas” are perfect to cover every occasion and leave everyone smiling at every party you throw/. If you want Christmas tree themed cupcakes for a December school party or watermelon cupcakes for a summer birthday, this list has those ideas and everything in between! These ideas are amazing, fun, creative, and will make you the hero at your next event! Try one (or all twenty) today!
I love baking and cooking myself so this is intriguing. In the past I have always been able to make great cake with fruit and some other types of fillings. How ever I have found my self having an Achilles heel with frosting and icing. I have tried quite a few recipes and they just don’t present me with what I am looking for. Either they are way to sweet or not sweet enough. I even tried a few recipes that were terrible that experience taught be a lot though. I learned it is always best to do some sort of research before just following a random posted recipe. Although with this recipe it has similar ingredients to a few different recipes I have seen. I would defiantly consider making this and trying it out . If it is as good as it sounds I will put it on the next cake I make instead of using store bought frosting and icing.
Do you have a TV entertain cabinet that your not using? Well it’s time to make use of it.Your baby girl or baby boy has been begging you for a kitchen set and you just don’t have the money to get it for them. Then making use of what you got is needed.
With a few simple materials like plexiglass for the stove top, paint for your choose of color for the kitchen set and for other tools to create the accessories for the kitchen. Once your done you’ll be surprised what a few tools and materials help you to create.
The article below has over thirty-one, different and unique ways to have a cleaner home. Though a bit unorthodox, the cleaning tips are 100% environmental friendly, using only normal and natural products found around the house. Some of these tips include cleaning a bathroom faucet with a lemon, cleaning silver with salt and baking soda, and cleaning the tub with grapefruit and salt. The instructions are simple, with colorful pictures to show the before and after of what’s being cleaned. The article is unique, and easy to read, making it the perfect read for anyone who finds it a struggle to maintain a clean house!
This article was surprising, the cookies don’t even appear edible at first glance. I love spring and fall they are my two favorite seasons. So when I heard about these cookies I just had to try the recipe for my self. The cookies are delicious and my son and his friends along with there mothers loved them. I made 24 just like the recipe tells you to and they were all gone between three little boys and there moms. I would highly recommend this recipe for anyone throwing a spring time party. They could even be used as an excuse to invite friends over. Although the cookies or flower pots were delicious the flowers are not edible. So if you are planning on feeding them to little ones make sure to inform them and their parents
Have you ever wanted the sweet and tart taste of a lemon meringue pie but didn’t want to spend the time it takes making the desert? You can now make this delicious treat with an item you probably have around the house. Instead of a pie pan, you will make this summer time favorite in a jar. Everything from the crust to the filling is in a simple mason jar. There are very few ingredients required, and it’s easy to assemble the pies in the jars. The best thing is you won’t have to mess up every bowl in the kitchen to complete the desert.
You probably know that young children don’t stay in their beds for very long before it’s time to get a bigger one. Don’t waste a lot of money on a toddler bed when you can make your own from pallets. The best thing about making your own bed is that you can add as much personality and charm as your child likes. Paint the bed any color, add stickers and other decorations, and then add the mattress to the bed. This is a project that your child can help with after it is built because the child can add personal touches with paint and stickers.
Are you looking for somewhere to display all of those flowers that you worked so hard growing? If you have a few pallets, some nails and a hammer, then you can make a table that is decorative and functional. Simply gather a few pallets together so that you can make a table the size that you need. Nail them together in the way shown, adding various levels so that there is not one straight level for your plants. You can then paint or stain the pallets or add decorations like flowers or wording on the slats to make the table unique.
Explore the numerous ways to give your kitchen that deep cleaning that it deserves by reading these simple tips. Get rid of the grout between any tiles on the wall, clean the floors to make them shine, and make your appliances look like new again. Spend a day when it’s raining, and create some of these techniques that will give you a new kitchen without spending a lot of money. Some of the methods take very little work so that maybe the rest of the family will get involved in cleaning as well. Add a few scents that you like to smell, and get to cleaning with almost 40 different ways.
This is a great article that is full of useful information. I never thought about a lot of these tips and will now be cleaning my house from top to bottom and hope it will be cleaner than ever. Some of this information can be used regularly, while some is only needed once, but either way it is chock full of brilliant ideas. Even if you don’t like to clean, you will be excited to try these out. You may just find yourself cleaning all day thanks to this creative article! I’m off to clean my house in ways I never imagined possible.
Are you tired of looking at the drab lighting in your refrigerator? Follow some of these simple tips, and you can see a difference in the way your food glows when you open the door. When there are several items in the refrigerator, the light can look dimmer. Most refrigerators have only one bulb on the top with nothing on the bottom. When you add these simple light techniques, you will be able to see everything in the drawers and on the shelves. They don’t use any more energy, so you don’t have to worry about spending more money each month.
I don’t know if dogs have a style preference, but if I had to guess, I’d say that minimalism would be their choice. Dogs lead minimalistic lives in general; give them food, love, and a comfy home and they are happy. Dogs don’t ask for much, making this bed perfect for any pooch.
Complete minimalism would would have you giving your dog a rectangle cushion on the ground as a bed, so I guess this approach could better be called ‘upgraded minimalism’. It’s a perfect approach if you want to give your dog that feeling of luxury without all the frill. A great choice if you have never built a dog bed before-it’s as simple to make as it looks!
If you know how to French braid your hair, than here is a neat way for you to get creative and turn that bun upside down. The simple eight step directions can guide you into an attractive style that will surely get people asking, “How did you do that?”. Luckily you don’t need a whole bunch of hair styling equipment to accomplish this task. Simply grab your hair brush, comb, a couple of hair ties and bobby pins. If you like the extra support and control over frizzy and slightly crazy hair, they even suggest using some hairspray to finish up the look. I am normally not the type to style my hair, or do much for styling. Being a mother who works part time, a son who likes to tug my hair, I am lazy with my hair. After seeing this, I am tempted to give it a shot.
We are hosting a lot of outdoor gatherings and we host four or five families at a time, so we are always looking for accessories to add to our backyard. When we came across the idea for an outdoor wine rack we thought we’d give it a shot. And you know what, it’s a hit! Everybody loved the rustic design, and we had to build two racks for the next party to accommodate all the extra wine. We have shared the design with several of our friends, too, and it’s fun to see how they have improved on the original design.
Do you want to add home theater seating to your home without the high cost? Well home theater seating made out of wood pallets is the perfect solution for you. This will be an easy do it yourself project that hardly cost anything and will look like hundreds of dollars was spent on it.
What better way to have fun, create memories and have comfortable seating while watching movies with family and friends in your home theater with the seats made out of wood pallets. The wood pallets can be stained just about any color, then add the touch of cushions and pillows to complete the look.
Building a fire pit and grill for one’s self is easy to do in 9 steps. Select the location for the fire pit, where you will prepare the footing. Once you have dug your footing pour the concrete. Now you will want to set the stones. After setting the stone, you will want to set the interior fire bricks. Now soften the corners of the stones. Do not let mortar cover the front of the stone already established. Next it is time to make the base for the grill. Then set the capstones, and the last step is to add the finishing touches.
Do you love your dog enough to buy it a mansion? Probably not, but how about a beautiful little ranch? This certainly seems more reasonable, but most likely, still a tad too pricey for the modest homeowner. Fear not, if you have the moderate woodworking skills that most people learn in sixth grade shop class, then you can build an inexpensive, yet lavish retreat for your precious pup.
For the cost of a few chew toys and some bones, you can build an all-weather ranch that the furriest member of your family will cherish for years to come. Fast and easy, enjoy a creative project that will make you look like a warrior from within the eyes of your pooch!
Food is one of the things that brings many people together. If you love tortillas you know that your can have a good party with tortillas. The chip is easy to make and will leave you family and/or party guest wanting more. In addition, the chip is requires little ingredients making it affordable. Now this is the part that parents are going to love, tortillas can be used to trick your kids into eating their veggies. With that being said, you can put veggies on the bread mixed with different meats and trick your child. Now that you are done, go make your tortillas.
Snickers bars are a favorite treat of many people. Now with these simple instructions and illustrations a person can make this candy bar at home. The instructions will help a person every step of the way. The are real pictures showing every step of the process. There is also a list of ingredients that a person is going to need to make these snickers bars. The cooking process is simple and will not take a long time to make. With these easy to follow instructions a person can now make this loved candy treat at home. These home made candies will take just like the real thing.
If you are anything like me, then you are ready to get rid of clutter that has been taking up room in your home. These 20 amazing spring cleaning tips will help you to clear out rooms fast and bring in that clean fresh spring feeling.
When your home is clean, you feel good and your mood stays in a positive place for a longer period of time. Learning how to clean your floor, microwave, shower, windows, and other parts of your home naturally and quickly will free up a lot of time for you to enjoy getting outdoors.
Spring cleaning helps you to get rid of old things you no longer need and makes rooms appear much larger than they really are. You will be able to welcome the new season with your home providing a refreshing and renewed feeling with these 20 amazing spring cleaning tips.
Keeping your house looking clean on a daily basis does not need to take a lot of effort nor time. The most important rooms to clean are your kitchen and bathroom. If company shows up, it’s likely they will use the bathroom, and every one tends to gather in the kitchen. With just a few minutes each day, you can keep your house looking clean.
First, put in a load of laundry. The laundry can be washing and drying while you are cleaning up the rest of your house. Then you will want to load your dish washer and wash your hand washables. That way your dishes can also wash and dry while you are cleaning the rest of your house. Next, you will need to get an empty clothes basket and start at one end of your house. Go through every room and put all misplaced items into the basket. Also, get rid of all the clutter, and tidy up things like the beds, magazines, newspapers, mail, etc. With the use of a swiffer duster, quickly wipe down all surfaces where dust collects. Then you need to wipe down all counters in your kitchen and bathrooms. After all surfaces are clean in your house, you can quickly sweep and mop the floors with a swiffer mop. Now that the house looks clean, you can fold and hang the laundry, put away the dishes, and put everything from the clothes basket where it belongs.
The key to being able to keep your house looking clean is to have a place for everything, and to not let your house get cluttered. If you have a tough time remembering what to do on what days, just make a list to go by. There are other things you need to do to keep your house clean, like washing toilets, washing the windows, or the shower or tub, but those are things you do not need to do every day.
15 Nature Activities for Kids. What Better way to celebrate Earth Day than to explore nature!
It is time to re-connect with Mother Nature! There are plenty of fun things to do with your little ones outside. You do not have to go far, you and you little ones can enjoy Mother Nature for free in your own backyard! Follow the link below for great, fun, creative, and cost friendly outside activities. A few of the activities include
Beach in a jar, painting with nature, find and count bug hunt, mud soup, shell frame, and nature color hunt. You will enjoy!
Make a home for those beautiful plants and herbs that has a personal touch. You can make a vertical planter that you can hang either inside or outside. It is a decorative piece that will look beautiful in the corner of any room. There are only a few items that you use to make the planter, and after you get done making it, you can design it any way you like. Paint the wooden layers, or add a few odds and ends on the poles that run between each layer. Glass jars contain the flowers and other plants so that you are recycling while making something useful.
Stop the trashman! What a cute idea! Such a simple project, converting that outgrown, baby crib into a classy, elegant trellis. Use it outdoors for flowers, roses, ivy, or grapes, indoors for potted plants, or even use faux plants, just for decor. This is upcycling at its best. No worries, if the crib was recalled, flowers won’t by damaged by. Take a look, couldn’t you use this nice trellis somewhere around your yard or home?
Few easy projects, are this attractive, and functional, the trellis works so well, you might have to find another old crib, to make another one. Trellises at the garden center are expensive and often are flimsy. These are sturdy, and can support most anything you might want to grow.
In these days of ecological awareness and green thinking, more and more people are bringing their own bags with them for groceries. However, you don’t need to spend several dollars on a fancy, durable cloth bag when it’s more than likely that you’ve got a few old t-shirts hanging around in your closet. With some clever reworking and scissor work, you can take a faded tee that might no longer fit you, or is no longer fashionable, and rework it as a nice bag for your things. Beyond the initial “investment” of a decent pair of scissors, every old tee that you’re not interested in wearing becomes a free, artistic medium that you can carry with you when going anywhere.
The ultimate dorm food, how to make a tasty, hot, gourmet, grilled cheese sandwich, without a kitchen. The perfect treat when you are staying where there are no cooking facilities, and crave, hot meal, without going out.
This toasty hot, melty cheese and crispy exterior sandwich, is made in minutes, using a regular clothes iron. The amazing thing is, that the sandwich is delicious, quick and easy to make, and the iron stays clean. Choose your cheese, butter two slices of bread, and presto – decadent, hot, grilled cheese in minutes. What fun, and how convenient! Outsmart those, pesky, no cooking in the room rules, save money on eating out, and the iron remains usable for ironing clothes as well.
Keep those shoes off the floor, or make something that you can sit on while getting yourself ready to go out the door by making this pallet entry bench. After you get done with the stain or paint on the bench, you will have a beautiful piece of furniture that you can place in front of any entry door. It is made with simple materials, and you can make the bench any size you want. All it takes is a little imagination, a few pallets and some nails. You can also use some of the wood that is left over after making the bench to create an adorable decoration to put on the wall.
Raise your hand if you love backyard fire pits! Raise you hand if you don’t want to spend a lot of money on one. Raise your hand if you have a bunch of old junk! You are in luck because if you are thrifty, like fire pits and want to find a creative use for your old junk you have found the right place. For relatively little money, a creative imagination, and some old junk you can create a wonderful backyard fire pit that is perfect for family and friend gatherings! You can do this! Start gathering your junk today and enjoy your warm and cozy fire pit tonight!
Prepare to be surprised as I was when seeing this list. Here you have a list of 28 things that really work-according to Pinterest. You’ll see things that’ll amaze you, as well as things that’ll humor you.
For example, here’s Item #4:
“Lemons make great emergency candles.” I Never knew this, but one pinner said that ‘any citrus fruit will work because citric acid is flammable.’ My thought on this is, “okay that’s nice to know, but just don’t squirt yourself in the eye. Otherwise, you’ll walk around all evening like George Constanza, winking at everyone you see.”
That’s just number 4. There are 27 more just waiting to be explored. So go ahead and dig in!
Tired of deciding to grow your own vegetables only to be disappointed by the results?
No need to depend on the grocery store for something you can grow by your own hands in your backyard! Whether you’re growing something smaller like spinach or tomatoes for your salads or something bigger like pumpkins (forget paying at a patch this year), this chart will take you through all the crucial steps to growing your own vegetables!
It’s not as simple as tossing seeds into soil and waiting for the rain to come. Harvesting vegetables takes great care, and this chart will walk you through things like soil temperature, when to fertilize, and when to water.
Be proud of what you can accomplish with your own two hands!
An “infinity scarf” is a bit different than a traditional scarf. Instead of being a long rectangle of fabric that’s tied around the neck, an infinity scarf loops around your neck, circling around and around forever, until infinity, so to speak.
Want to organize your money better?, are you in a scary financial situation and want out? This article could be your eye opener and a start to a more manageable financial situation.
Interesting read that explains how to open a bank account online.
Paper flowers can be made from just about any kind of paper. I started my paper flower blogging with only printer paper and text weight metallic paper because I saw that there were a lot of crepe paper flowers already out there and my gift is to make patterns for the text paper that can look fluid and lovely by curling and shaping. This is one great flower template that you will enjoy making.
If you’ve got a little one that loves the sky, or you’d like to impart such a love into your newborn, you can make them a beautiful and cheap mobile of “clouds.” All you will need for this little craft project is a set of needle nose pliers, some wire cutters, a pair of scissors, quilting batting for the clouds, fishing line, paperclips, and some scotch tape for adhering the clouds to the ceiling.
Knead the batting to get it as puffy as you’d like, then shape your paperclip into a spiral (using a pencil as necessary). Use pliers on the paperclip so it can hang from the fishing line. Finish by securing the wire into the batting, then hang.
Are you looking for a great way to build your kitchen sink storage trays, then look no further! Here are a few helpful tips that will help keep your new storage trays neat and organized.
The first thing you should do is the take measurements of your kitchen base cabinet before you begin purchasing supplies.
The next thing you should do is attach the partitions onto the base. One of the best and most easiest ways to do this is to drill a couple of into the wood of the trays before you begin installing the screws.
Afterwards, you should then hold onto the partitions on the base while gluing it to the tray and screw the base on the partitions. You can then finish things off by tightening the sides of the base of the tray.
Lastly, you will need to attach and align the glide edges onto the partitions.
If you’re new to gardening and want to plant some vegetables, you might be a bit confused as to the different types of vegetables you can grow. But don’t worry, as there is a guide that will help make things a bit more simple for you. The Vegetable Seed Sowing Guide is an easy to use resource that tells you what you can sow, when you can sow it and where you can sow it. You get a very handy reference that tells you which vegetables are better sown indoors, on a window sill or directly in the garden. You will also get to know the perfect sowing and harvesting times for vegetables like carrots, cauliflower, peas, radish, squash and more.
Are you looking to transform your yard with a little bit of landscaping work? Do you want to create an area outdoors that is sophisticated and fun? Would you like to have a place in your yard where you can grow and display flowers in an eye-catching way? If any of the above is true for you, this 3 tier landscape project is perfect for you.
Using landscape blocks, you can create a masterpiece. This 3 tier “garden” looks like something that was professionally made, but you can do it yourself. Creating this piece in your yard just might cause your friends to ask for your landscaper’s name, and you can smile as you respond in whatever way you choose.
We all have hidden secrets. The juicer purchased while watching late-night television that promised to make us happy and healthy. The seldom used pizza-maker that monopolized prized kitchen-counter real estate. All are purchased with the best of intentions, but sooner or later, they are tucked away, forgotten or tagged for the family garage sale.
Well no more. Thanks to culinary creativity and imagination, the waffle iron can regain a place of honor in the kitchen. With a choice of 17 unexpected and delicious foods you can cook in your waffle iron, it is sure to become the “go to” appliance in the kitchen.
Personal hygiene is an important part of each day, no matter how much you hate doing it. With that being said, baking soda is a nice product to add to your daily grooming schedule. Baking soda can be used for many areas of your grooming; baking soda can be used for the hair and body. One advantage of using baking soda is the price; it is really inexpensive item at your local super market. Another advantage of baking soda is convenience; you can it easily at the grocery store. Last but not least, before you buy a pantry full of baking soda research the product to see if it will be a good fit for you.
In order to make the stepping stones you will need quite a bit of supplies. You will need the main ingredients like a round non stick pan, contact paper, glass gem stones, old unused plates, concrete, marine varnish, and chicken wire. Your going to use a hammer to smash the plates either in a bag or under a towel. This is what gives you some of the decorations for the stone. You will put the plate pieces in an arrangement in the pan. Then you will use concrete to put in the pan to make the actual stone part. After sitting for two days you will remove the stone from the pan and have your stepping stone.
Making Lily Letters is a simple, fun and a creative way to express yourself. The supplies you will need are a pencil, mod podge, a foam brush, scissors, wooden letters, and any lily pattern that you like from the website. You can use multiple patterns on your letter. The best way to make putting the pattern print on is to print on regular paper. This is easy to cut and trace on. You will use the mod podge on the actual wooden letter, but not over any patterns that you place on the wooden letter after being mod podged. After the letter is covered in paper then you will mod podge the letter.
With the sun able to shine again, now is the time when you might want to enjoy the lighter evenings. The problem with enjoying evenings outside is that mosquitoes have the same idea. However, anyone with a basic green thumb can easily avoid a plague of blood-suckers with a mosquito control planter.
To make your planter, all you’ll need is a 70 cm diameter pot and several plants. Start with placing a single citronella geranium at 12 o’clock, a pair of marigold “Lemon Gems” at 1 and 11 o’clock, a pair of Catnip at 2 and 10 o’clock, six lemon thyme around the perimeter of the catnip, and a trio of both lemon grass and “Artist Purple” around the center.
I don’t know about you, but after the holidays my pantry is looking like something out of a war zone! There are baking supplies mixed up with crackers, canned goods stacked on the floor to make room for the extra baking supplies, and are those pieces of chips on the floor? I would be embarrassed to have even my closest friends see this out of control mess! I have no idea where to start, and this article is just what I need to figure that out. Just reading it gives me the inspiration needed to get up and get moving. Use this article to help turn your embarrassing mess into a pantry that is posted-picture worthy!
Locate the spot where the tree will be planted. Take the avocado tree out of the pot and place in the hole. Water the avocado tree generously, with proper drainage. Water your avocado tree at the roots before sunrise and sunset. Fill the hole in a little at a time with the sandy soil, patting it down firmly around the avocado tree on all sides, and avoid using any type of fertilizer that can be harmful to your avocado tree. Keep the sandy soil firm, but not too firm to support the avocado tree, but still give it room to grow and plenty of nutrients from the sandy soil and environment.
Spring is in the air and birds are everywhere, for all the birdwatchers and bird lovers. If you enjoy watching the birds in and out of the garden birdhouse, then you will be amaze in creating do-it-yourself bird feeders. A project that is quick and simple with minutes to spare for our fine feathered friends to enjoy. An easy to make birdfeeders that would draw attention to the birds and improve your landscape with a decorative work appeal. This feature is sure to catch the eyes of many coming attraction in its great pop of colors for the yard and still enjoy watching birds in view.
Age or color is not a factor when it comes to acne. Acne has a tendency to popup anywhere on the skin and it can ruin your whole day. Your skin is constantly battling the elements around you in your environment. How you take care of your body is how your skin takes care of you. Therefore, trying to find a solution can be very expensive trip in getting over the counter remedies, than finding out that the natural solutions of getting rid of the problem is in your home. To help manage your breakouts, there are 22 natural remedies to treat acne problems. That would make a difference in your wallet.
There is nothing worse than those ugly pots that come with store bought plants and flowers. However, constantly buying new pots to match a certain theme or decor can get very expensive. In five minutes of time, you can make these planter covers. The metallic contact paper is easy to work with and several covers can be constructed from one roll. If you are not into the metallic look, do not pass up this craft. Contact paper comes in a variety of colors and patterns. Paint can also be added to the covers for a more personal touch. Say good buy to all your ugly pots and vases.
Tired of wondering what to make your family for dinner every night? Or are you looking to change your eating habits from fast food to healthier meals. Rushing home from work to fix or grab something for dinner is not fun for anyone. But planning your meals ahead of time is a great way to ensure that you have healthy delicious meals every night for a few weeks or longer and also a great way to save money on groceries and time. To get started,clean out your freezer and make enough room to store all of your meals. Stock up on groceries and make a list of all the meals that you want to make and freeze for at least a month. Finally, dedicate a full day for baking/cooking most of your meals.
There are so many ways of getting your teeth whiten by using over the counter products and with the cost of products; your wallet is looking very empty. You will be amaze behind one simple trick that can whiten your teeth the inexpensive way. You may not have heard about whitening your yellowed teeth with activated charcoal, but it really works! It may sound crazy, but a simple and easy remedy that will whiten you teeth naturally without any use of chemical is activated charcoal. A do-it- yourself remedy that does an amazing change in whiten your teeth. What is so crazy about it? You may see the difference in your first try.
If you or anyone you know is suffering from eczema, you know how hard it is to find a product that works and that is all natural. My son suffers from eczema and for his sensitive delicate skin, i like to use all natural products without preservatives or harsh chemicals as much as possible. Coconut oil and Shea butter have many skin healing properties and are great skin moisturizers. I love that this product is part shea butter because anything too strong will have a negative effect on my son’s skin. I also love that essential oils are used in this product because they are used for scent and have great medicinal and healing purposes.
Who would have thought you could clean certain items in the home with something that looks like it came from outer space? You can make a slime that can clean items like the keyboard of your computer or the steering wheel of your car. Create different colors, and keep the slime in a container in order to keep it fresh. This is a product that is ideal for cleaning around corners that you can’t reach. Personalize your slime by adding glitter to make it sparkly, or add fun items so that your kids might want to help you clean around the house as well.
Kids aren’t the only ones wearing and making friendship bracelets these days. As a matter of fact these colorful, comfortable accessories have been around for years and are popular with all age groups, male or female. Whether you wear one, or a stack of many, friendship bracelets can be worn all the time. One of the easiest and rewarding crafts is to be able to make, and then share your friendship bracelet creations with friends and loved ones. Making friendship bracelets is also a great money-making hobby for kids to use to start their own business. This article will teach you how to make them fast in 8 easy steps!
Preparing for spring planting is the best way to help yourself get through those cold winter months. Starting seedlings indoors will let you be ready to plant as soon as the soil is warm enough. But how will you know what you are growing? The best way is by using plant markers. There are fun, creative ways to mark your plants and this article will show you ideas on how to use ceramic, earthenware, slate, and various other ideas to mark your seedlings and plants. Even something as simple as cocktail sticks and post-its can be turned into beautiful and creative plant markers. Use this article for ideas and inspiration!
There are many ways and designs ideals of displaying any work of art to a plain wall, but it is nothing like being creative when it is a family work of art. If you enjoy displaying photos of happy memories of your family, growth photos of your newborn baby or friends an every event. Then you would be amaze of creating Embroidery Hoop Photo Wall. A simple and easy do-it- yourself project, that is fun and requires little work of improving a plain wall to a centerpiece work of art. That strikes every ones attention when they visit your home and embrace the amount of memories on the wall of photos within a hoop.
Stop wasting money on those dishwashing pellets from the store or the liquid that doesn’t seem to get the job done. With these simple steps and few ingredients, you can make your own dishwashing pellets that only cost pennies apiece. Add your own scents, and make as many as you want to last for weeks or months. All you need is an ice cube tray, a mixing bowl and a few items that you might already have in the home in your laundry room. After you have made the pellets, they can be stored in a glass jar to keep them fresh.
If you have not seen the movie Frozen yet, you must see it. It is the first Disney movie that opens up teachable moments to empower girls and teach them about the choices we make as women because of boys. It is a fabulous movie with funny likable characters.
Like all Disney movies, the merchandising is massive. There are purses, clothing, and toys that every little girl and boy must have. One thing I found online was these cute printable activity sheets from the movie. There is an Olaf cut out sheet, and different color pages of all the main characters for kids to enjoy. These are great to download for a car ride or just a moment of fun.
When having a get together people often try to impress each other with the types of foods that they serve. With a few simple steps bread can be made into the shape of an ice cream cone. The recipe for this home made bread can be found on the internet. There are also step by step directions with pictures that go along wit each step. To get the bread in the shape of a cone it is wrapped around foil covered cones that are safe to bake in the oven. Not only do these bread cones look interesting but they have the great home made taste.
The most popular item are the camera buddies that come in different animals. The handmade items can be used for any photographer that works with children. Most or all of the camera buddies are made mainly with felt and yarn. Whichever animal it is may need some extra items placed to it or on it.The middle of the camera buddy is made of elastic so that it is able to stretch and fit the lens of the camera good. Any of the camera buddies can fit lenses of several different sizes. The camera buddy is already made for orders. Also other handmade items made by this designer is a newborn bow tie. This bow tie comes in different colors and made of just yarn. Then there is the bear hat and diaper cover set. The hat has little ears and the diaper cover is pulled on but it does include a drawstring.
Salt dough is so ridiculously inexpensive and easy to make. It is even more fun to create so many things. Whether it is your children, grand children or anywhere there are children present you will become an instant hit.
I have used this recipe for my kids and now my grand children. You can whip it up in minutes and have hours of fun. I really think I enjoy it almost as much as the children.
My granddaughters and I have made lots of furniture for their barbie dolls. We have also made bracelets, pendants and rings. The only limit is yours and the children’s imaginations.
Give it a try, you will be amazed at how much fun the kids will have.
Being from the south one of the main staples a good southern boy enjoys are biscuits and gravy. I’ve sampled a few recipes over the years, but found this one which is absolutely grand. The preparation time isn’t very long and when it’s done, it’s absolutely biscuit and gravy heaven. The recipe is easy to follow and fairly quick to prepare since it uses pre made biscuits, although a true southern belle would probably make her own.
The best part is it’s once you get done with all the preparation you bake it in one dish and its done. If you have a load of country boys to feel you can easily add to the recipe to feed your brood and If they are true county boys they are going to love it. Give it a try I’m betting you will have them begging for more.
There is nothing like sitting at the table with family and friends, enjoying a great taste of homemade applesauce for dessert. A dessert made from scratch that was pass down from generation to generations, for our family to enjoy making their very own canning homemade applesauce. With fresh handpick apples, the right equipment, easy to do instructions to follow, and having your family and friends to join in with you are the best way to make homemade applesauce. A well preserve treat hidden inside of a canning jar with no added flavors. An inexpensive project that is simple and fun to make using only one main ingredient, apples.
With Easter fast approaching here is a really quick decoration idea that is fun and also doesn’t involve boiling water or messy dyes. They are Faberge Inspired Eggs made from Styrofoam eggs, glitter paper and corsage pins.
Being a dollar store shopper who’s always looking for a bargain I found these Styrofoam eggs on skewer type sticks which I thought would be cute to add to my planters and things for Easter.
The eggs themselves needed a little added pizzazz so with my handy dandy cricket I cut out different shapes from sheets of glitter paper and used corsage pins to stick them to the egg. The results are wonderful and very reminiscent of Faberge style eggs. They are easy to make and if you have kids who are crafty they make a nice family project, we do a lot of crafts at our house and this is one we will do again. Did I mention they add a touch of elegance to your décor?
Winter can be rough on your feet, summer is almost here. Flip flops and sandals are on the horizon. You need to heal your feet to soften them, and we have a recipe to heal your feet. You can get rid of the calluses to make sure that your feet are summer ready. It includes milk and baking soda, and you apply this to the layers of the dry skin. It takes the layers of dead skin off to help your skin glow. It takes away the calluses and dry patches to give your skin a healthy appearance. You need to read this article to find out how you can do this.
We have a lot of fun when we displayed the little chicks. These little chicks were not hard to do, and they are getting a lot of attention closer to Easter. This is a great recipe making these little chicks, and they are perfect for a baby shower. This is easy to save money when you are preparing the hard boiled eggs. This is a classic one when you make these deviled eggs, and to think that I forgot the paprika to add that adds extra color. You should not forget to cut the eggs to add that extra touch. You can find out how to do these if you read my site.
Folder paper flowers can add a great decorative touch to not only flower pots but home decorations as well. A person can now follow the simple step by step instructions on the internet and learn how to make these flowers. There are pictures illustrations to go along with each step. A person can use any type of paper they want. In fact the more colorful the paper the better the flower will be. Each step in making the flower is written in simple terms and just about anyone with a desire to be creative can make these decorative flowers for their home.
If you are looking for a great way to get your children outside when the weather is nice, then the outdoor reading nook is a great place to start. This clubhouse style reading/play area is perfect for playing house or reading their favorite book. This nook can be decorated to suit the needs of boys or girls. This nook is simple to build and can be completed in a day or so. What a great way to get the children outside and enjoying the fresh air. This wonderful reading nook will offer your children countless hours of fun and excitement.
The Smart school house is a web site where the greatest sweet treats are created. Here, you can find cupcakes, cakes, cookies, shakes and other drinks, icings with sugar sprinkle designs that will dazzle your senses and this is only the beginning.
They even have recipes for sugar bath items such as their Baby Rose Sugar Scrub that is made from actual roses as well as sugar, oils and your own special touch. These scrub recipes can be specially blended for a smoother sugar scrub by simply adding more baby oil if you prefer.
You will also find an assortment of educational games, crafts and decorative ideas from Easter to all other festive occasions year around. So login and be amazed.
With the icy winter winds finally being replaced by the warm breezes of spring comes a beautiful and unique time of year when the trees first burst into blossom. A sort of itch to go outdoors tickles the senses and what better way to enjoy the season than to plant a beautiful garden. Unfortunately with all the electronic devices that can provide distraction so easily children might not so enthusiastic about leaving their beloved devices to play around in the dirt. At Craftionary twenty different gardening projects are presented on how parents can include children in the gardening process while still having it be fun. Some examples of projects include making a butterfly feeder, planters, and birdhouses.
Make any girl’s dream come true with a dollhouse that you make yourself. The best thing is that you can get her to help you design the house, add the furniture that she likes and pick the colors that she wants on the walls and floors. This is a project that can bring little girls back to the land of imagination and fun. You can make the furniture that is added to the house as well. Go to a craft store or second hand store, open your mind, and start shopping for things that can be used in the house!
One of the things that you can look forward to getting is a Thirty-One gift. There are so many items that are available from the company. The colors are beautiful, fun and vibrant. There are several patterns, some that have special names unique to the company. Items can be embroidered with initials or even names. What better thing to give someone than a diaper bag with the baby’s name on it or a tote that the family can use on vacation. When you open a Thirty-One gift or send one to someone special, it is something that will put a smile on everyone’s face.
You can build a garden box in about thirty minutes, and it is really simple to do. This is really simple when you have two hands to work on this. All you need to build this garden box is pine boards, and you have got some of those around. If you want your garden box to last longer, then you need to build it out of weather resistant boards or treated wood. This is very quick and easy to do, and this is really inexpensive. I got really excited when I got the first plants in the ground, and I love to pick out the food that I eat.
If you enjoy creating your very own shed spread flavor, than you will enjoy making herb butter recipes. There are so many options to choose from as far as butter recipes goes. It provides a great use for any dish with the benefits of adding herbal ingredients. To create a combination of flavorful taste and using identifiable ingredients that inspires you to do more. Simple and easy recipes made in any occasion to spice up a delicious treat in sandwich toppings, appetizers, or an impressive meal in your cooking. A recipe that is versatile with quick and easy instruction to follow in creating multiple spreads with just using a stick of butter, which keeps well in the freezer.
It is interesting the things you can learn that nobody ever told you about, for example, you pull a stick of butter out of the refrigerator and it is still too hard. It could be hard because you just pulled it out of the freezer or because your refrigerator runs colder than the normal setting. A fun way to compensate for semi-frozen butter is to grate cold butter. Using an ordinary cheese grater, and quickly before it melts grate the stick of butter in a small bowl. This article provides simple solutions to 36 kitchen tips and tricks that no one may have told you. It is simple to follow and provides easy instructions.
Is it time for a birthday, but you don’t know what to get them or how to decorate? Or maybe you have some nice, old photos laying around and want to display it. Well look no further, here’s a cute, interesting, and fun idea for a party favor, birthday present, or an interesting way to let someone know you’re thinking of them. It can also be used as a picture frame. Just get your favorite pictures or some other little objects to fit a particular theme, a leftover jar, some decorations for the in and outside, and you have a creative and interesting DIY craft project for you, your friends, or children.
Does the man in your life always seem to lose his belts or somehow manage to break them in one way or another? This is a belt that is easy to make. It is so easy that your man can make it if he has a few simple tools. There is nothing really hard about making a belt, but you have to make sure to add the holes evenly spaced so that it can be tightened. This is a great belt for those who need something that is easy to get on and off. One thing to use in the process is a women’s belt buckle.
When you get fruit flies they are very difficult to get rid of. These are common in the home, restaurants or supermarkets. You can get them in any food, being cooked or raw, and the good way with dealing the fruit flies is get rid of any fruits, vegetables or other foods that go bad. You can seal the food in food containers with lids. These are common inside your home, and you can do scrubbing to get rid of them as it can help. There are some ways to get rid of the fruit flies for good. Clean your products with soap and water and put them in a sealed bag, as this could help you to prevent fruit flies.
Here is an idea that is so cute and comfortable for all kids to enjoy. This one of the kind crafty do it yourself cute owl for a chair is one of the most adorable feature that all kids would love to have. A friendly, fun, and very cozy chair cover that is easy and simple to make. With its fun and whimsical shades of black and white, big google eyes, and wings of many colors turns a dull chair to an exciting place to sit. A creative work of art that makes a delightful chair covers, that kids would give a hoot to enjoy.
When the weather is nice, it usually means time to head out into the woods of the back yard for a camping adventure. There are some tasty treats that you can make whether you have a grill or a camp stove. These treats are made with few ingredients so that it takes very little time away from the fun you have while camping. Some of the recipes use aluminum foil while baking, and some of them use natural ingredients that you just might find while you are on your trip. Add your own ingredients to make these treats special for your family and friends.
Flour plus salt plus water equals a whole lot of Valentine fun. Kids and play dough naturally go together. Add some powdered tempera paint and some valentine cookie cutters and you have a recipe for a good time. Kids can make colorful decorations with this dough. This would be a fun party idea. The instructions are easy to follow and the best part, you already have the necessary ingredients in your pantry.
There are several ways to express your love on Valentine’s day. Most people, are looking for something inexpensive. Free printable Valentine’s day tags make a wonderful arts and craft gift for that special someone. If you have access to the internet and you’re looking for a last minute gift with quality, arts and crafts is the way to go. You simply find what image that best expresses your opinion, add any features to the tag that you choose and print your tag out. It is that simple and these tags can also be sent to anyone, any where via online.
Valentine’s Day is for the birds. It actually is for our feathered friends. With some coconut oil and birdseed, you can make edible hearts to share with your winged friends. This does required the use of the stove, so make sure that children are supervised at all times. This is a great way for kids to learn a little bit about birds and nature. If you do not have Valentine shapes do not worry, the birds will not mind.
Easter is coming up soon, and to get into the spirit we’ve compiled all our favorite recipes and craft ideas to inspire you. We have Easter themed table pieces and settings, ideas for old stuff laying around the house, and creative foods such as cakes and cookies.
The one that may catch most people’s eye is our Bunny Tree Stump cake. It’s a creative idea, featuring a plastic bunny diving into a hole in the bottom of a tree stump made out of chocolate and has red and green icing flowers and grass spread along the bottom of the stump. It’s a great DIY idea and is sure to impress your friends and children.
Here is a fun, simple ideal dessert that is easy to make and everyone will enjoy this Easter. Try creating a sweet, adorable, tasty bunny butt cupcakes for dessert. A project made easy and simple to follow that it only requires a few elaborate ingredients, to create those adorable little bunnies tushy entering their hole on top of delicious green icing cupcakes. A well deserve treat that is good for all ages. A dessert that is easy to make, but hard to resist. Therefore hop on over and create your special bunny butt cupcakes that every kid and adult would enjoy for this Easter.
Nothing brightens up a yard quite like fresh flowers. The pops of color and subtle fragrance they provide is Mother Nature’s reminder of the good things in life. Placing your flowering plants in decorative planters draws attention to them and allows you to showcase the blooms around an entry-way or along a path. However, store-bought planters can be expensive and generic-looking so why not create your own custom planters? With some wood, stain, and a little elbow grease, you can achieve the look of professional landscaping for a fraction of the cost! Not only will your yard look polished and refined, but you will have the pleasure of knowing you created the look with your own hands.
Kids have a fascination with seeds and also anything that grows. This is why gathering seeds is a pastime for many kids and is a great start to some truly fun, intriguing and unique activities that will keep kids entertained and engaged. There are tons of ways seeds can be used as an activity for children of all ages. From watching seeds sprout after being planted one by one to making decorative items using seeds as the accent; there truly are a ton of ways simple seeds can be turned in to hours of fun for kids of all ages.
We’ve had our dog for 5 months now, and I can’t even count the number of toys she’s been through. I can count the dollar amount though. To be honest, I really don’t mind spending the money. She’s an important member of our family, not to mention the only member that doesn’t talk back to me. I got her a Hartz Dura Play Latex Ball after reading this article. It’s been about a week, and I’m more than pleasantly surprised at how it’s held up. Our pup is a ball of energy, and before the Hartz Ball, she was going through toys in a matter of days. Needless to say, the Nylabone Dental Dinosaur and Petstages No Stuffing Lil’ Squeak Monkey are on our list of things to buy on our weekly trip to the pet store.
Quilting has become a hobby for many as it satisfies the creative side of those keen on creating handmade treasures and also brings back find memories of the past when quilts were the common bed topper of choice. Though various patterns and styles of quilts exist, the majority seek out more traditional styles as they have a certain sense of style and class to them. There are various patterns that use traditional rectangles and squares for the quilt and those patterns are some of the most eye catching around when the right materials, patterns, colors and stitching is used for the quilt.
Setting up a DIY photo studio at home for your kids can be done in a flash. Understanding the essentials for how this process works means that you will be more efficient at it. The article will help you to understand what to do and what not to do. You can create as professional of photos as the experts if you understand the process works and what you should do and what you should not do. This will lead you to making the best choices. A DIY photo studio puts you right on the track to having a new career as a professional in the industry. Who else here thinks that it might be a photo finish? To learn how to set up a photo studio check this out.
Aspirin, that basic remedy for headaches, inflammation, and heart disease can also be used to clear up your skin and reduce puffiness. Aspirin is made up of salicylic acid, which is a natural acne fighter. Aspirin will also reduce puffiness because of its anti-inflammatory effects. Having suffered from acne my whole life, when I saw this recipe online, I had to give it a try. I followed the directions, applied the mask, and let it stay on until it dried. Immediately my skin was less red and puffy, and the next morning my skin had started to clear up. Try it, it really works!
Upgrading your furniture can be very expensive price tag in your wallet. Therefore, the simplest and most dramatic way is to give your furniture an upgrade in modern time. There are 15 ways to give your furniture new life and bring improvement to your home without breaking your wallet. A Do-it-yourself project that is fun, easy, and providing fifteen ways of turning your old furniture to a work of art. Whether it is neutral, bold, stencil, upholster, wallpaper, changing of fabric, or embellishment, you will love the new look of what you have accomplish in giving your home an impressive look in decorative sense. Creating your own unique, personal style that will enhance décor of your home within your budget.
Cleaning is one of those never ending chores that happen on a daily basis. There are countless items in life that need to be cared for and that means knowing how to clean a wide assortment of items. From floors and walls to pots and pans and even clothing and shoes; the right approach to cleaning is knowing the best techniques to use to make cleaning a breeze. Those who learn the best ways to clean just about anything they could ever own or come across makes cleaning not just easier but much more manageable and that is half the battle.
Do you have a party coming up? maybe a birthday or a fun party for the children. Well, we have a great idea for party props for them to take home and enjoy and to build funny memories. The popsicle silly photo faces are sure to be a hit at your next birthday party, baby shower, or if you just wanna get in a photo booth with some friends, whether the theme is carnival, circus or what have you. They’re also really simple to make, all you need is popsicles, glue, and photo booth print outs, making these a fun DIY project with you children or with friends.
Knit garments are a versatile, and comfortable, addition to any wardrobe. The fabric tends to move with the wearer and the slight stretch accommodates small fluctuations in size. When sewing your own garments, knits can be a difficult fabric to master, however a little practice will have you constructing beautiful clothes for you and your children in no time.
The stretch of the fabric, coupled with its recovery abilities, are the most important factors to consider when sewing with knits. It is vital that you test the fabrics before you begin construction so as to ensure the fabric properties meet the needs of the pattern. If this step is taken, the garment should come out exactly as planned.
When Mother’s Day arrives, you might find yourself wondering what in the world to get someone who has so much already. The best gifts are those that you make. These are personal crafts that you can make with children so that they can feel as though they give their mother something unique. Add a cupcake liner to a pretty background, use pipe cleaners to create stems, and add a small picture in the middle of each liner for beautiful flowers. This is an easy craft to do, and you can use a variety of colors in making the gift. It is something that can be done by children of almost any age, and will leave a smile on her face through the year.
People flock to Chili’s Restaurant for the Queso Dip. Now a person can make the dip without having to go to the restaurant. There is a copy cat version of the dip that tastes just like the dip at Chili’s. Food experts have spent a lot of time making a dip that will taste identical to the one at Chili’s. This dip uses only four ingredients and can be made without a matter of minutes. There are step by step instruction online complete with illustrations on how to make this dip. Now a person can enjoy the great tasting Queso Dip whenever they want.
I am a naturalist. I don’t like to use cleaning products that have chemicals in them. I always try to use natural products around my home. I was searching the Internet and came across a wonderful post, that gave me many new ideas on how to use essential oils. Plus, it had a great free print out that I can use for a reference.
I had no idea lavender could be used as a linen spray, or that it helped get rid of pet smells. I had no idea lemon helped soften your feet. I am going to have to use this one right away. I learned many new ways to use peppermint oils. Thank-you Jill for such great information.
Just think of the fun you and your children will have forcing tulip bulbs in water. The easy way to do this is to check out the link provided below. Your children will have so much fun finding pretty rocks or other small items that can be placed in the bottom of a jar or glass. Learning to force tulip bulbs is so easy and the article attached to the link explains and shows how this can easily be done. A jar or glass with some pretty rocks in the bottom is all that is needed to use with the tulip bulbs. The link below will get you on your way to beautiful tulips this summer.
If you love to create all kinds of beautiful objects to enhance your garden, yard, patio, or deck, then you would enjoy creating a decorative Do-it-yourself Bird baths. Whether you want to enhance your landscape or attract birds. These eight DIY bird baths are easy, fun, and ideal needed to create the perfect centerpiece for any location outside your home. When deciding to choose the style, size, and design for a bird bath to bring an enhance appeal to your garden. You have so many variety of bird bath to choose from and such easy steps to follow. Capturing the beauty, colors that enhance the choice you made to coordinate the work of a perfect view of your lovely landscape.
