DIY Projects

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DIY Projects

Chocolate Football Pops

You know what’s coming.  It’s the biggest football event of the year…..Super Bowl week!!  In honor of the day and the fact that I love chocolate, I’m marrying the two with Chocolate Football Pops.  They take very little time and effort and are really affordable.  Each pop costs less than 20 cents.  Let the dipping begin! Football Pops First I…
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DIY Decor, DIY Projects, Holidays

Graduation Party Favors

It’s Graduation season…let’s start with Graduation Party Favors!  Simple decorations have the ability to transform a “meh” party to a marvelous party.  We’re making Diploma Napkins and Graduation Cap Bowls.  These decorations use plain materials either you already have or will purchase for the party anyway, so the cost is negligible.  My cost was literally pennies.  Here’s how – AND……
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DIY Projects, Holidays

Growing Vegetables in Small Spaces

Today’s idea is great way to garden with little maintenance that is perfect for tight spaces.  We’re growing vegetables in small spaces! This is also a great project to do with children.  The size garden is totally manageable and kids can help with watering and picking the vegetables.  It’s good to encourage them to eat more veggies and help with…
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DIY Projects

Easy Stuffed Squash!

It’s harvest season and vegetables of all kinds are ripe for the eating!  I love foods associated with fall from the hearty soups to the delicious array of pumpkins and squash.  There are so many varieties of squash.  Acorn squash is my favorite if company is coming for dinner.  They add serious wow factor to a plate and they’re super…
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DIY Decor, DIY Projects

National S’mores Day!

It’s National S’mores Day! S’mores are one of my favorite desserts. The chocolate, the gooey marshmallows, the yummy crunch….what’s not to like?  The great thing about s’mores is that they made be made indoors or out.  S’mores are popular in a crowd and make excellent party favors.  A kit may be easily crafted and handed out to guests as a…
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DIY Projects

DIY Fun Fruit

It’s getting hot outside ya’ll!  Welcome to summer in the south, right?  Anytime it’s hot I want cool foods.  Well, I always want cool foods, but summer dictates chilly, icy foods – that kind of cool.  Fruit hits the spot.  I decided to jazz it up a bit for a fancy pants party or a girls lunch and keep it…
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DIY Decor, DIY Projects

Graduation Cap Pops

In my opinion, there’s no better treat than chocolate.  Chocolate is a great way to say thank you, I love you, or Congratulations!  It is an all purpose treat.  So what better grand finale to a scholastic career than a gift of chocolate Graduation Cap Pops? The best part of these pops is that they are so much easier than…
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DIY Decor, DIY Projects

Edible Flower Bouquet

Flowers brighten up a room.  Flowers made from chocolate cookies brighten my life.  What better way to celebrate the end of winter than with a Easter bouquet that is delicious and sneeze free?  Today I give you white chocolate dipped Oreo bouquets! (and a green thumb is completely unnecessary)…The investment for this Edible Flower Bouquet is minimal both cost and…
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Healthy Easter Eggs

I like hard boiled eggs.  Deviled eggs can be a little heavy.  Nevertheless, eggs are a great source of protein and a staple of the spring Easter season.  I thought about making a healthier version of the original deviled egg which incorporates Omega 3 rich avocado.  It’s time to make Healthy Easter Eggs with a twist! Materials: Eggs Can of…
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DIY Projects

Valentine Sandwiches

It’s February – Tis the month of hearts and love!  There are ways to celebrate the season without going overboard with too much nausea inducing romance.  These Valentine Sandwiches are a fun, easy, and inexpensive way to give a nod to the next two weeks.  Everyone loves a good sandwich and using simple recipes the kids can make themselves cuts…
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