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Father’s Day Treat Jars – free printables and recipes
Here is an easy, peasy answer for a quick Father’s Day gift. Every Dad has his favorite snacks and would love to receive these jars full of tasty treats. You just need some mason jars with lids, add...
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making in the kitchen: BLT Pasta Salad
My tomato plants are blooming. I planted about 5 different kinds including my favorite, hillbilly potato leaf. Weird name, but beautiful fruit, red on the outside and orange on the inside, a delight...
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Make it yourself: Quilted BBQ or Oven Mitt
It’s BBQ Season and here is a fun project to create that perfect quilted BBQ or Oven Mitt for grilling outdoors or cooking indoors. I can hardly wait until it is grilling season, I just think...
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in the herb garden: french tarragon
My herbs have taken off and I have a lovely French tarragon that comes back every year. I have decided to try and use more of my herbs in my cooking. They are right outside the back door after all....
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make it yourself: Modern 4th of July Table Runner
Here is a modern patchwork table runner just in time to celebrate Independence Day. It looks improvisational, but it is really cleverly cut strips that give that illusion. It is easy to piece and you...
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making in the kitchen: grilled ginger pineapple salmon
Here is one of my absolute favorite summer recipes. It is a perfect and light entree of grilled salmon. Featuring the fresh flavors of ginger and pineapple, it is a tasty twist to an evening meal....
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make it yourself: kid’s super sponge splash ball
I have been wanting to try to make these ever since I saw them at a friend’s house. This kid’s super sponge splash ball is easy to make and would be a great summer craft activity for kids of all ages....
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make it yourself: recycled jeans boat tote
I wanted a sturdy washable bag to carry onto our little deck boat this summer. I had some old jeans and inspiration struck. I just cut them up and stitched them back together to make this roomy,...
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blue ribbon homemade berry jam
With all of the fresh fruit, especially berries, being ripe and in season here in Michigan, it was time to save some of that delicious goodness for the winter months when the berries are just a memory....
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make it yourself: mini apple quilt block
Is it Back to School time already? I am not sure that students still take a shiny apple to their teacher anymore, but this could be the next best thing. A cute mini apple quilt block to be used in...
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