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A flashlight being shone on the underside of a plastic drain pipe.
Shine Flashlight on Pipe to Check for Drain FliesDo you have a problem with gnats in the house? They could be breeding in your drains. If you have plastic pipes, you can check your drains by shining a flashlight behind the pipe. It lights up the drain.

 
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The completed loom knit bag.
Loom Knit BagThere are many options for making things from a knit hat loom besides a hat. I found this fairly simple pattern to make a "purse" which could be used for a swimming bag (has holes for the wet swimming suit to dry) or for whatever purpose you might want to use it for.

 
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A slice of cake on a plate.
Monastic Hut CakeI want to share with you a recipe for a cake that everyone in my family loves very much. This cake has a pyramid shape, with so-called pastry "tubes" that have sour cherry (tart cherry) filling and sweet cream outside. This cake looks impressive, is very delicious, simple, easy to assemble and can be made ahead.

 
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A green coat or towel hanger.
How to Make a Coat or Towel HangerThis coat or towel hanger is a great conversation piece in your home.

 
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Leave Seal on VitaminsWhen you open your vitamin bottle, only cut half of the paper seal away. It's easier to get just one vitamin out at a time that way. It also prevents excessive handling of the other vitamins in the bottle, as well.

 
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Picking butter beans off the vine.
Picking ButterbeansThis has been a hot, dry summer and the first year we have watered our garden. It has been a pretty one. My grandmother used to say, a dry June means a wet July. It seems that old saying is true because we have had a lot more rain this month.

 
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A pinwheel quilt square.
Pinwheel Quilt SquareAnother quilt square idea!

 
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Holes drilled in the bottom of a bucket.
Use a Drain Bucket When Washing Vegetables OutsideI use a drain pan in my kitchen quite often and I thought it would be good to have a drain bucket on hand when washing garden vegetables outside. It gets the excess water out.

 
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The baked Peach Bread
Peach BreadThis is the season when peaches are abundant. You can substitute berries or other fruits as well. This is great for company, snacks and even breakfast.

 
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A black cat.
WALL-E (Cat)He is a rescue from a local humane society. My oldest son and my bff/ caregiver of 20+ years got him for me about 3 weeks before Christmas 2021. I lost my older gray ESA cat, Chinook in January 2021! I had given up on life when due to my 5th back surgery that has left me paraplegic and no Chinook

 
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Bow Quilt Pattern
Bow Quilt PatternTrying out another simple quilt pattern. This project shows how to make one bow square. These squares can then be put together to make a cute quilt, whatever, size you want.

 
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The completed fabric playhouse.
Portable PlayhouseThis is a Goldilocks and the Three Bears playhouse. I used a pattern online and adapted it for this fairy tale story.

 
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A jar of BBQ sauce.
Instant Pot BBQ SauceThis is easy and will not heat up the kitchen.

 
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The completed 4th of July candle jar.
4th of July JarJust in time for 4th of July. This simple painted jar with a tea light inside maks a fun centerpiece.

 
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The completed ribbon embroidery project.
Ribbon EmbroideryA twist on embroidery using ribbon. I love how it turned out.

 
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