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Peanut Butter Banana MuffinsThis is a moist muffin perfect for breakfast or a snack. I used whole wheat flour and brown sugar Truvia. I also used whey instead of milk. This is a perfect way to use up bananas.
Salted Caramel Chocolate Pretzel ButtonsThese sweet little snacks are incredibly easy to make. Hitting them with a dash of sea salt brings out the savoury in the pretzels, making this a nicely rounded off little dessert snack. They're versatile because you can use any type of candy in the middle, changing the whole flavour experience altogether. I used Caramel M&M's here. You can be picky about what colours you use to suit your event or holiday.
Shabby Chic Shell OrnamentsI have a collection of shells that were from a box of pre-made stuffed shells entree. After the filling was eaten, I put the shells through the dishwasher to use at a later date. The shells cleaned up nicely and are in perfect shape! I decided to make them shabby chic for tree and decorative pieces in our home.
Using Yarn Scraps for Crochet AfghansI crochet afghans for a charity so I have lots of yarn on hand. I sometimes end up with short end pieces of yarn and use to throw them away. Now I save them, join them together and end up with my own variegated yarn. No waste now for what I once considered throw aways. Most of my afghans are granny squares so it works great color-wise.
Popsicle Stick Geometric SculptureThis intriguing sculpture is made out of a bunch of equilateral triangles made from popsicle sticks and hot glue. If you add LED lights or votives inside, it makes a fantastic lamp. The inspiration for this came from a set of polyhedral gamer's dice, which I think are so cool. Give this craft a try!
Mess Free Painting Using Cardboard BoxesSave cardboard boxes or if you shop at Costco, at check out they'll put your purchases in cardboard boxes - those boxes are handy! In our household we paint in the boxes to create a mess free painting environment. :)
Foil Wrapped Cardboard LetterThis is an inexpensive and easy 3D foil wrapped, embossed style initial letter made with household items you already have at home. This art work would look nice as a rustic accent on your mantle, framed or hung on the wall. Another cute idea is to add this as an accent to your wreath!
Thankful for a Turkey's LifeMy dear friends, Michael and Lori, decided to raise a turkey for Thanksgiving this year. They have raised chickens for the last few years and have a large backyard. Although I'm sure they will never raise a turkey again, the last 8 months have been quite an adventure.
Value of a Cracker Barrel Porcelain Doll?This is a Cracker Barrel porcelain doll. When was it sold and what is the value?
Restoring the Design on a Coach Purse?I have a Coach tattoo skeleton limited edition tote and as you can see the gold painting/dye on the leather has faded and worn. How can I restore this?
Identifying a Houseplant?This succulent is about 10 years old. I would really love to identify its genus and species so I can propagate and care for it.
High School Activity Ideas?Can someone give me advice for a cool high school activity? Maybe something you did in your school and you thought was cool. Really anything you have in mind.
Reheating a Frozen Casserole in a Crockpot?Can a frozen breakfast casserole for 10 be reheated in crock pot. If so, how many hours? The meat is cooked.
How Do I Make Pom Pom Pillows?I want to make pom pom pillows for Christmas. Can someone help me?
