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DIY

  • Kitchen Tip Tuesday – DIY Brown Sugar

    I’ve come up with a new idea for Tuesdays.  There might be a tip every Tuesday or every other Tuesday. On Saturday, we tuned into “America’s Worse Cooks” on the Food Network.  It was interesting watching those novice cooks trying… Continue reading

    Kitchen Tip Tuesday – DIY Brown Sugar

  • Easy Microwave Popcorn

    The Imaginative One could live on 3 different foods – chocolate, popcorn, and French fries.  Sometimes in the evening, he’ll pop up some popcorn to eat as his nighttime snack.  I’ve shown him how to make microwave popcorn without all… Continue reading

  • Honey Kettle Corn

    I like kettle corn, but not if it’s too sweet.  The microwaveable kettle corn packets are way too sweet for my liking.  The ones you get at fairs have the right balance of sweetness and saltiness.  When I found this… Continue reading

  • Hot Chocolate Mix

    Here’s another easy gift idea.  Who doesn’t like a nice cup of hot chocolate with marshmallows?  Okay, maybe someone who doesn’t like chocolate.  Since it’s winter, this is a nice gift to help the recipient of the gift warm up… Continue reading

  • French Onion Dip Mix

    Are you looking for an easy gift to give for Christmas or the holidays?  This is an easy mix to whip up.  Place in a fancy holiday bag with instructions and give to a friend or relative.  (Or be like… Continue reading

  • Homemade Applesauce

    I’m so proud of myself.  Today we were given a chance to go apple picking at one of our fellow church member’s houses.  We could take as much as we wanted, which is totally cool.  The Imaginative One is a… Continue reading

  • White chocolate granola

    I’ve mentioned how much I like a local Farmer’s Market called Second Street Market. One of the vendors has a delicious granola called Triple Treat Granola. It contains walnuts, cranberries, and melted white chocolate. I sent a container to my… Continue reading

  • Root Beer Barbecue Sauce (GF, DF)

    This barbecue sauce is easy to cook and also delicious!  Both Wee One and Hubby gave their seal approval with this sauce. The only issue is that I’m trying to avoid eating or drinking foods or drinks that include high… Continue reading

    Root Beer Barbecue Sauce (GF, DF)

  • Buffalo Wing Hummus

    I love hummus. I love dipping carrots or celery in it. I have never tried to make it until now. It is simple to make if you have a food processor or blender. This hummus has the flavor of buffalo… Continue reading

  • Homemade Baking mix and pancakes

    I’ve seen recipes for homemade baking mixes but never made any. Today I took the leap and made a homemade baking mix with white whole wheat flour instead of all-purpose flour. Then I used the homemade baking mix for pancakes.… Continue reading