Pretty Pillowcases

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Need a quick and lovely gift? Need new pillowcases for your home? These are easy to make even for a beginner! I hope you find these tutorials helpful!   pretty quick pillowcase tutorial (& bonus French seam instructions) The fastest, easiest pillowcase ever Pin It

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Terrific Tea Towels

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Hope you enjoy these cute tea towels! Easy and fun gifts for a shower. Mother’s Day, or birthday. It’s a GROWING list; I’m adding to it as I find new ideas. Please share links for Tea Towel Ideas in the comment section below! Retro Fun: Fancy Border Tea Towels Quick & Cool Holiday Gift: Trimmed [...]

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KISS Crockpot Roast

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  Print KISS Crockpot Roast Rating: 51 Prep Time: 15 minutesCook Time: 6 hours Ingredients3-4 pound beef rump or chuck roast salt and pepper favorite seasonings–garlic, bay leaf, etc onion, chopped carrots, potatoes–optional InstructionsRinse roast and pat dry. (I use a paper towel) Sprinkle with seasoned flour–or sprinkle with salt and pepper and lightly cover [...]

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Valentine Ideas Under $5

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Hope you enjoy these fun Valentine ideas! This is a GROWING list; I’m adding to it as I find new ideas. Please share links for Valentine Ideas in the comment section below!  love you bookmark with a TUTORIAL I love these paint chip bookmarks!  So cute!    S’more Love Bars  Pixie Stick Flowers A Valentine [...]

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Company Coffeecake

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I love this Coffeecake! It’s perfect for any breakfast/brunch menu served with coffee, tea or hot chocolate, or serve as a dessert with a scoop of ice cream at dinner time! Need to bring a dessert to a party, potluck or a shower? This is perfect!! I like it because it uses basic staples–no fancy [...]

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Free Kindle Books

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Check out these FREE Kindle Books!!  All links checked and working as of 01-03-2012. In addition to these non-fiction books, there are MANY MORE free classic literature selections available!! This list of free eBooks on Amazon works best on Kindle 3 and iPad. If you click the linked title, it will bring you directly to [...]

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21 Suggestions for Success

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I’m loving this new printable I found at  Craft Scrappy Happy Click on the image to get to the full-size picture, then right-click and save the image to your computer. What do you think? Will you be printing this list of suggestions for success?? Pin It

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French Chicken in a Pot

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Pin It This is the BEST chicken ever!!   Tender and succulent chicken; you should try this French version in Dutch oven. This recipe for roast chicken from Cook’s Illustrated magazine adapts a French technique for cooking a whole bird in a cast-iron Dutch oven; this method ensures wonderfully  tender and moist, succulent results. Sorry that [...]

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Single-Serving Coffee Bag

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Pin It This is so easy!! Have you seen the new coffeemakers that brew single-servings of coffee using a little pod? I like them–BUT the coffee pods are so pricey–that’s the main reason I haven’t purchased one!! Another reason I’ve not made the plunge is because I get mixed reviews on them. It seems people [...]

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Easy Eggless Eggnog

Pin It YES, EASY EGGLESS EGGNOG! A friend gave me this yummy recipe a couple of years ago. It’s SUPER EASY to make!! It’s Kid-Friendly….and NO Raw Eggs!! You’ll need: 1/2 gallon cold milk, divided 1 ( 3.4 oz) package French Vanilla instant pudding mix 1/4 cup sugar 2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon [...]

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Baby Blanket with Rick Rack

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I made this Baby Blanket with Rick Rack for my 1st grandbaby; he’s due next Spring! The baby room theme is Dinosaurs!! I love this cute print and the chocolate brown flannel on the reverse side. This is not difficult to make and would be a great beginner project. To make this you’ll need: 1 1/3 [...]

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Christmas Crack

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I’M GOING TO MAKE SOME CHRISTMAS CRACK!! recipe from Becky Weeks It’s called Christmas Crack because it’s made from crackers, you crack it apart, and its so very addictive…weird ingredients I know..but it is yummy! Let me know if you try it! 1 sleeve saltine crackers 1 cup brown sugar 1 cup butter 1 package chocolate [...]

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103 Quick and Easy Christmas Gift Ideas

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Hope you can find an idea that will be perfect! Add a cute gift tag to any one of these and it’s ready to give! 1. M&M’s – “Have a Merry and Most wonderful Holiday Season!!” 2. Soup or soup mix – Wishing you a “Souper” Holiday Season!! 3. Frozen or ready to bake pizza [...]

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Spice Tea (with Tang)

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Print Spice Tea (with Tang) Rating: 51 Ingredients1 cup instant tea 1 cup Tang drink mix 1 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 teasppon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground clovesInstructionsMix. Store in airtight container in a dry place. To serve, add 2 heaping teaspoonfuls in a cup. Fill with hot water! OPTIONAL: Add red hot cinnamon candy. [...]

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No Bake Cinnamon Shapes

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Print No-Bake Cinnamon Shapes Rating: 51 Simple and fun to make! Decorate with them or attach them to a gift package!Ingredients1 cup ground cinnamon 1/2 cup applesauce 1/4 cup white school glue InstructionsCombine the ingredients in a mixing bowl. Stir until a stiff dough forms. Roll out dough to 1/4″ thickness. Cut into shapes with [...]

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Kitchen Tips – Baking – Bread and Rolls

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Here are s few kitchen tips for baking breads and rolls: GREASE BOWL FOR DOUGH RISING — Use nonstick cooking spray to grease the inside of the bowl you’ll be using to raise yeast dough, then spritz the top of the dough itself. Much easier and neater than oil! For MOIST CORNBREAD — substitute a [...]

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