Cat toys are fairly simple to make. If and when I get a chance, I will be making a bunch for the local animal shelter. It is sad how many kittens and cats are in the shelter, especially in the summer. Since I can’t have a cat of my own, … keep reading
I don’t know how to sew, and this may also translate into “hating sewing” projects. I do know how to do some quick stitches by hand. The stitches are not very pretty, but they usually get the job done. I am super envious of people with sewing machines (and the … keep reading
These bookmarks are very cute and make fantastic gifts. I have been making them for about a year now, and no two bookmarks are alike. This craft was inspired by an item for sale on Etsy that was a pin on Pinterest. To start off, find a pattern or shape … keep reading
I came across THIS LINK a few weeks ago and couldn’t wait to try it. To be honest, I was really mad that I didn’t think of it sooner. Personalized coffee cups aka mugs are a fantastic gift idea and an easy craft for kids to do too. I can’t … keep reading
Tonight I had the best BBQ ribs thanks to Cookies Original BBQ Sauce and my trusty crock pot. You can make this delicious dinner with any BBQ sauce you enjoy, but I highly recommend Cookies. Not only is it tasty, it is also an Iowa brand. Ingredients: 1 Rack of … keep reading
I ordered some Premium Bourbon-Madagascar Vanilla Beans from Amazon for another project (Homemade Vanilla Extract-coming soon!) and ended up having a leftover Vanilla Bean. After some online researching I decided on trying out Vanilla Sugar. The process is easy and the end result is delicious. This morning I tried a … keep reading
I finally tried the magically-make-it-yourself-soap-scum-killer-cleaner and have to admit, it did a fantastic job. Food.com has the same homemade cleaner recipe as a post, but of course I changed it up a bit. I didn’t want to use more Dawn than necessary. Directions: Warm up 1/2 cup of White Vinegar in the … keep reading
I have been curious to try the infamous Alton Brown way of hard-boiling eggs in the oven for a few years. Now I wish I had done it sooner. It is easy and the eggs turn out amazingly creamy with less smell. Currently it is the dead heat of summer, … keep reading
