Use up your odds and ends of bread pieces, stale crackers, and more by making homemade bread crumbs. In just a few minutes, you can have a jar of bread crumbs ready to be seasoned or use as-is in your favorite recipe. Find out what to make them with, how to make them, and how to store them - here's ... Continue Reading ...
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Creamy Garlic Pepper Salad Dressing Recipe
Incredibly easy and made with basic pantry staples, creamy garlic pepper salad dressing can be whipped up (literally) in just a few minutes. It's so delicious, it will become your go-to dressing for everything from main dish salads to chopped and pasta salads. Some links in this ... Continue Reading ...
Planting Potatoes The Easy Way with Straw (+ Updates)
Have you ever thought of planting potatoes with straw? It's a great way to make planting and hilling up easier, plus harvesting them is fun - and clean - with a lot less wasted to the shovel. Find the how-to along with updates for those who live in damp climates and an alternate way to plant if ... Continue Reading ...
Podcast Ep.53: Why Thankfulness Is Good For You + Updates & Comfort Foods
Can purposely thinking about things to be thankful for make a difference in your life? The science says yes! Join us as we discuss all the research (study after study) that has demonstrated the benefits of purposely being grateful. These studies found both emotional and physical benefits to this ... Continue Reading ...
Good Things List No.12: Snow, Airbnb Cabins, Affordable Cashmere + February Books & Shows
A monthly list of good things to do, buy, read, watch, and more. Some links in this article are affiliate links and if you click on them I will receive a small commission at no cost to you. Oh my goodness, friends, did February throw you for a loop like it did me? I've actually read a ... Continue Reading ...
How To Make a Dresser Into a Vanity Tutorial
Turning an old dresser into a vanity for your bathroom is a doable DIY project that saves money and creates a unique design statement. Find your vintage dresser and use this photo tutorial to make a one-of-a-kind bathroom vanity - including ideas for adapting drawers so they are still ... Continue Reading ...
4 Ingredient Homemade Hot Cocoa Mix Recipe
Make your own just-add-water hot cocoa mix in minutes with this easy recipe. With all real ingredients, you'll feel good about serving this to kids and adults. It's perfect for camping, after sledding, or for sipping around an outdoor fire. This is another updated Pantry Basic ... Continue Reading ...
Tried and True Easy Care Shrubs & Perennials
A list of easy care shrubs and perennials that you may want to consider as you cruise the garden shops and nurseries over throughout the gardening season, looking for new plants to add to your gardens. Find out where to buy plants and what I've found to be the easiest, no-fail, tried-and-true plants ... Continue Reading ...
Homemade Mayonnaise Recipe – Two Easy Methods
Make this homemade mayonnaise recipe in just minutes using either a food processor or an immersion blender. Using a handful of pantry and fridge ingredients - including your choice of oil - you can literally have mayonnaise whenever you want, saying goodbye to store bought! Some links ... Continue Reading ...
5 Steps to Take Now For Your Best Garden Ever (with Free Printables!)
Five simple steps are all you need to help you towards your best garden ever. These gardening tips and organizing ideas will help you plan for a season full of flowers and vegetables, using free printable resources for you to download! One of my favorite things to do in January, February ... Continue Reading ...