Now here’s a secret about me: I do NOT like hearing people chew gum. Snapping, bubbles, cracking. Do you not know we can hear you? And that it’s the world’s most annoying sound? But I’ll still share this Make Your … Read More...
Homemade Chocolate Sprinkles
These sprinkles seem so delicious and super easy to make, too. Yep, just added to me “need to try” list. Make your own chocolate sprinkles HERE at BraveTart.
DIY Yogurt
Have you ever made your own yogurt? Who knew it was so simple? Learn to make your own HERE at the Pickled Herring, inspired by the book Home Dairy (which we gave away once upon a time).
Homemade Conversation Hearts Recipe
Have you ever even thought to make homemade conversation heart candies ? The addition of Sprite in these is pure genius, too. Find the recipe HERE at Serious Eats, courtesy of Brave Tart.
“Mixie Sticks” for a Hot Cocoa Bar
This “mixie sticks” invention is such a fantastic spin on do-it-yourself Pixie Stix: Colorful paper straws filled with flavored sugars perfect for mixing in hot cocoa. Yum. Find the how-tos HERE at Tradewind Tiaras.
DIY Homemade Coffee Body Lotion – Beat Cellulite – Well Try Too
I love coffee….. the smell, mmmm the taste the way it gets me going in the morning! I have also heard that caffeine helps with *cellulite*
Obviously this lotion wont get rid of cellulite but team it with a healthy … Read More...
DIY Energy Bars
Seems a bit more complicated and requires a lot of ingredients, but at least you have total control over these packs of energy. Find a bunch of recipes for making your own energy bars HERE at Chow.
DIY Tea Gift
I’m always on the hunt for DIY gifts that fit the people I know… Make your own calming tea and find links to packaging supplies HERE at Country Living.
Homemade Pumpkin Twinkies
And speaking of Confessions of a Cookbook Queen, not only are these homemade Twinkies, but these are homemade pumpkin Twinkies with cream cheese marshmallow filling. Nothing says Thanksgiving like homemade pumpkin Twinkies with cream cheese marshmallow filling. Find the … Read More...
DIY Rock Candy
Next up, courtesy of Pinterest: Homemade Rock Candy. Find the how-tos HERE at Gluesticks.
Easy Homemade Oreo Footballs
I had to add the “easy” because these really do look easy. Learn to make homemade Oreo footballs HERE at I Heart Naptime.
Make Your Own Puffed Cereal
Millet into DIY puffed cereal. Who knew? Fnd the how-tos HERE at LiberatedMind.com.
Jumbo Animal Cracker Cookies (Homemade)
I love those frosted Animal Cracker cookies. I have a box in my cupboard just sitting there waiting for me as I type. But these Jumbo homemade versions are even better. Find the recipe and how-tos HERE at Munchkin Munchies… Read More...
InstaGraham Crackers
As a fan of all things vintage that remind me of childhood…sigh… loving Bakerella‘s latest. Not only are her homemade Graham Crackers absolutely perfect (naturally), but she turned them into perfect Instagrams cameras. I mean, Instagrahams.
Make Your Own Sugar Cubes
I love the vibrant colors of these homemade heart-shaped sugar cubes. Learn to make them HERE at Craft Passion.
Make Your Own Flour
I had never even considered this before now… make your own flour from whole grains. Find tips and how-tos HERE at Good Life Eats from guest blogger Allison of Some the Wiser.
DIY Pixie Sticks
Look what I stumbled across on Instructables: homemade Pixie Sticks. I can’t even fathom my kid on one of these, but it’d be a funny experiment. (Kiiiidding, kidding.) Learn to make them HERE.
Fancy Homemade Oreos
“Fancy” because just look at that kooky design on top. Find the recipe for “Fauxreos” HERE at Brave Tart, or check out the full post, including a history of the Oreo and its homemade versions, HERE at Serious Eats… Read More...
DIY Corn Dogs
As one with a clear obsession with food on sticks, I have to give respect to one of the forerunners: corn dogs. Learn to make your own HERE at Chow.
Martha Pullen sewing contest includes quilts
I learned about this event at All Things Vintage Sheets. Go here for a summary. There is a quilting category: Bed Quilts, Baby Quilts, Lap Quilts and Wall Hangings. Find out more, go to the 2011 Martha Pullen Sewing … Read More...