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By katrine2706
At home we usually prefer having bread for breakfast. But since we are living in a small village where a bakery doesn't exist, we tend to buy bread in the city and just heat or toast it in the morning. In short, we rarely have freshly baked bread at home. Lately, I have been baking this bread and making little innovations to it. There is no need to knead the dough in this recipe, eliminating the most exhausting and time consuming part of baking bread.
By attosa
My best friend was having a unicorn themed birthday party, but could not find unicorn horn headbands anywhere! I went out to look for some for her and found they were all terrible plastic pieces of junk. I decided to make some for her. She loved them so much, she actually squealed. Success!
Paper Towel Rolls as Yarn Organizer
By KIM HOGGAN
Here is a way to keep yarn from being tangled using paper towel and toilet paper rolls. Get a roll and tie a knot at the end. Begin to wrap yarn around just by turning the roll. Once done cut a small slanted line at the edge to insert yarn until needed.
By mvmarcy
We went to a friend's house where they were taming a female kitten for us and while leaving my husband felt something on his leg, it was Teddy he had wrapped his paws around my husband's ankle. He wanted to go with his sister Sarah and us, so up into my arms he went and all four of us headed home!
Mason Jar Pin Cushion and Sewing Kit
Mason jars make great sewing kits. Learn how to make one by watching this short video.
Bring Fruit to Potlucks or Church Dinners
By Robyn
We recently attending a cookout at church People often pick up cookies or cokes or something processed to bring. I think blueberries are a great food to bring because they have so many vitamins and antioxidants in them. So I will be bringing blueberries, strawberries, and other wonderful real food to all the meals I attend.
Turn Data Off When Using Wi-Fi to Avoid Overcharges
By 15mhhm15
Our family plan is unlimited talk, text and shared 10GB of data among four phone lines. I remind everyone on the plan to turn off cellular data when they're using WI-FI (free internet) so we know for sure we are not using cellular data and that will prevent from overcharges on our bill.
By Ana I.
We wanted something that would break up our yard and garden space. We decided on a path to break up the landscape and also help with drainage because of the slope of the back yard.
Using an Applique to Repair a Torn Bed Sheet
Rather than getting rid of a torn sheet, patch it up with a cute applique. Check out this video and see how we did it.
Pineapple Orange Banana Smoothie
Smoothies are a perfect breakfast or after school snack and a great way to sneak in some greens. Check out this video and see how we make Pineapple Orange Banana Smoothies.
These fridge frames are a great way to make your refrigerator look organized. These frames are inexpensive to make and hold up better than the store bought variety.
Baked Blueberry Banana Oatmeal
This a delicious and nutritious breakfast recipe. Check out this video and learn how to make it.
These fabric covered boxes make great gifts filled with treats. Watch this video and learn how easy it is to make them.
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