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Praline Pumpkin Date MuffinsIf desired, substitute Nut Quick Bread Mix and omit pecans in muffins. Decrease baking time 5 minutes.
Making Large Batch of Cocoa MixI have 3 children. My oldest is in middle school and changes classrooms throughout the day. My younger kids are in a title 1 school and also have many specialized teachers that they see every day.
Quick and Easy Caramel RollsHeat the first 3 ingredients until hot. Shake biscuits in bag filled with cinnamon and sugar. Grease bundt pan; put caramel sauce in first and arrange biscuits on top vertically on their sides. Bake at 350 degrees F for 20 minutes...
Chocolate Cherry Bark CandyPour melted bark mixture onto cookie sheet and quickly spread. You can put additional wax or parchment paper on top and smooth evenly with the palm of your hand...
Mint Surprise CookiesYou can cut your mints in half, but you will have to make bigger cookies. Also, I have found that smaller pieces of mint give the cookie just the right hint of mint and chocolate without making it overpowering...
Star by the Christmas TreeStar is my 7 year old Miniature Cocker Spaniel. We adopted her last year just before Christmas from our local animal shelter. Star loves to cuddle up with you on the couch, she loves to run around the yard and chew her rawhide toys.
Shopping for Decorations for the Different HolidaysAll year long I buy holiday decorations after the holiday. You can get great deals up to 90% off. I also find neat things a garage sales and put all the decorations in a plastic tub...
Fleece Blankets for the WinterFleece blankets are great, but costly if the quality is good. Now the fabric stores have their fleece on sale-mostly 50% off. 4 yards will be a good size and will cover the top (only) of a queen bed. We have one on the bed and with a bedspread or other cover on top, it never has fallen off.
Red Riding Hood OrnamentsFew can resist these tiny ornaments - cheerful ladies with red head kerchiefs and hazelnut skirts dancing on an evergreen bough.
Scrabble Tile Alphabet MagnetsFor the kid in all of us. Pick up a used Scrabble game at the thrift store and create a set of alphabet magnets to grace a fridge door!
Mr. DanishThis is my gorgeous kitten Mr. Danish. He is from one of my cat's litters. He is absolutely gorgeous.
Jingle Bell OrnamentsThis is simple but children love it. Decorate silver or gold store bought jingle bells with a sparkling ribbon and ring accordingly!
Watercolor Art CardsThese striking cards are surprisingly easy to make when you choose simple, bold images such as flowers to paint. Pasted onto card stock, they make an enchanting gift for a mother or beloved friend.
Craft DayWith two small children, the last place we want to be on "Black Friday" (Day after Thanksgiving) is out in the crowds. So instead, we have dedicated that Friday as our Craft Day...
Miniature Snowmen OrnamentsTiny little snowmen bundled up in scarves and hats. Perfect for your Christmas tree.
A New Use for the Changing TableAfter your baby is potty trained you can re-purpose that changing table. Remove the pad and any safety belt. Turn upside down and drill holes in each leg for pivot wheels.
Covered MatchboxMatches dressed up for the holidays! Small rectangular matchboxes covered with gift-wrap. These also would make nice gift boxes for dolls.
Farley, Toby and Ruby (Bearded Collies)My husband on a fall hike with our Bearded Collies. Farley is white and was adopted from the Humane Society in 1996 - what a sweet boy. We believe that he is a mix - not sure. Farley started the furball rolling!
Handmade JournalA handmade journal for memories, lists, and recipes. Made of fine paper and a beautiful photo, you may want to make one for yourself as well!
Doris' Christmas TraditionWhen my first child was 4 years old, I decided to start a Christmas tradition that was inexpensive but fun. My son, Joe, was old enough to chew hard candy (with supervision). I bought him a "LifeSaver" Christmas box of LifeSavers that had a small ornament attached. ..
Three-dimensional Paper Christmas TreeTrue to its name, a three-dimensional tree of thick green paper, covered with silver stars.
Inexpensive (Earth Friendly) Christmas GiftI'm a bit low on money this holiday season, so I was trying to think of homemade gift ideas, and came up with this. It's thrifty, it helps recycle, and it's environmentally safe! All great things! I have a few "recipes" for natural, non-toxic cleaners that I got from a co-op natural foods store.
Buy Marked Down Cards After ChristmasI never pay retail for Christmas wrapping paper, cards etc. I always wait until the day after when the prices for these items are slashed even in the dollar stores...
Narrow Measuring Spoons?Has anyone ever used or heard of narrow measuring spoons? They are supposed to eliminate spilling and wasting spices when measuring from narrow mouth jars. Also, does anyone have any tips other than special spoons to prevent the spilling?
Making Aromatic Room Fresheners?I have your recipe for gel air freshener. Now I need your recipe for aromatic room fresheners, made with alcohol (vodka for one).
Norwall Wallpaper #FX13954?I'm looking for some discontinued Norwall wallpaper. Number is FX13954
Why do some light bulbs stick in the fixture?Why do some light bulbs stick in the fixtures? I've noticed this mostly in my bathrooms, so I'm assuming it may have something to do with moisture causing rust. What can prevent this, once I get this bulb out, besides replacing the entire fixture?
Peg Bracken's Sesame Cookies?I found this site while serching for Peg Bracken. I remember she had a recipe for Those Good Sesame Cookies. I can't find it in any of my remaing copies of her books. Drat that urge to clear out the old stuff.
