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Succulent Planters
If you have a succulent garden, you know they are easy to grow (can even be grown from cuttings), require minimal attention and beautiful. Succulents make great gifts, adds a nice little green touch for in the home or office, desk.
Daily Activity Calendar
The year started rough for me. Too much workload remained from my last year's backlogs. This has made me confused. To be able to recover from such confusion and get back into focus, I created a daily work scheduler so I will know which ones to touch first and get back on track without pressure.
Clearing a Clogged Sink Drain
My bathroom sink had been draining slowing for a while and it was finally time to figure it out. I found a recipe on ThriftyFun for homemade Drano, using salt, baking soda, vinegar and water. It didn't go quite as planned but we were successful in the end.
Heart Paper Plate Sewing Craft
Here is a fun and quiet indoor craft for a rainy day. Help your child make the template and then allow them to thread the yawn of their choice giving them their own creativity and an activity that practices hand eye coordination.
Making a Bamboo Rainstick
Here on the island music is an important part of our lives. There are many ways that we use bamboo to make musical instruments. One of the instruments I love to make is a rainstick.
Drinking Straw Starbursts
My local dollar shop is trying to get rid of an excess stock of drinking straws so they're on sale for 25 cents per box. I decided to use them to make decorative starbursts for my birthday party. They give quite the visual punch for a few pennies!
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Making a 3D Valentine Heart Flower Card
This is a guide about making a 3D Valentine heart flower card. The 3-D flower petals make this card even more charming.
Valentine's Day Ideas for Long Distance...
Long distance relationships can be difficult, especially on Valentine's Day. This is guide contains Valentine's Day ideas for couples in a long distance relationship.
Valentine Party Games
Planning a Valentine's Day party often includes games for the kids. This is a guide about Valentine party games.
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Being Single on Valentine's Day
Valentine's Day is a fun holiday for couples, but it can be a difficult day if you are single. Use these tips to help have a great Valentine's Day even if you are single. This is a guide about being single on Valentine's Day.
Making Mini Cheesy Heart Calzones
Whether you make these for Valentine's Day, or any day these tasty mini calzones are sure to become a family favorite. This is a guide about making mini cheesy heart calzones.
Making a Tootsie Pop Butterfly Valentine
Tootsie Pops are very versatile when it comes to making a cute seasonal treat. This is a guide about making a Tootsie Pop butterfly Valentine.
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No-Sew Pot O' Gold Wind Catcher
This easy to make decoration is great for both indoors and outdoors.
Felt Shamrock Pin
This cute little shamrock only takes a few minutes to make. You can use a safety pin to wear it as a pin or it could be glued to a barrette and worn in your hair. Either way it will ensure that you don't get pinched!
St. Patrick's Day Sherbet Float
Think green when you make this tasty float as a St. Patrick's Day party or family dinner dessert. This page contains St. Patrick's Day sherbet float recipes.
Leprechaun Trap Cake
Many kids have an opportunity to make a leprechaun trap at school when they are young. After seeing one that my kids brought home, I thought it might be fun to try and make a leprechaun trap cake.
Rainbow in a Bag
Give someone special a rainbow in a bag. This is a quick and inexpensive treat that makes a perfect gift!
10+ Great St. Patrick's Day Ideas
Check out 10 of our best crafts and snacks for St. Paddy's Day. Kids will love making a leprechaun trap or eating a pot of gold.
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Butterscotch Pudding
Creamy butterscotch pudding is easy to make at home with ingredients you probably already have on hand. Learn how to make it in this short video.
How to Fix a Tent Pole
Many tent poles are attached with elastic, which can break with rough usage. Learn how to fix it in this short video.
Making a Lid Spoon
Ever been stuck without a spoon when eating an individual serving of applesauce, pudding or yogurt? Just use the lid as a spoon! Learn how to make one in this short video.
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Flourless Peanut Butter Cookies
These easy peanut butter cookies are entirely gluten-free. Learn how to make them in this short video.
Removing Roof Tar from Skin with Olive Oil
Roof tar and other sticky substances can be gently removed from skin by using regular olive oil from the kitchen. Learn how to do it in this short video.
Halloween Mantel Pennants
Dress up a boring fireplace mantle with this decorative pennant made from Halloween themed fabric triangles. Learn how to make it in this short video.
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Bath Poufs for Craft Ribbons
I found this lovely holiday bath pouf on sale for a dollar. I love the color green and the gold edging that sparkles.
Maple Cranberry Corn Muffins
Cranberries were very inexpensive this year, so I bought extra and froze them. I also got free canned corn from CVS during Black Friday. I substituted pancake syrup for the maple syrup and used regular milk, as some people in my family have a nut allergy.
Sophia (Saint Bernard)
I got her for Christmas in 2013. She loves to say hey to the mailman that is extremely scared of her lol. She's the nicest dog ever, just a little protective over her fam.
"I Love You To Pieces" Valentine's Day Card
This is a cute and inexpensive Valentines' Day card you can make for your spouse, significant other, boyfriend/girlfriend, etc.
Reasons a Dog May Become Scared of the Dark
Dogs can see better than we can in the dark. Unless a dog is having vision issues, what we perceive to be fear of darkness is more likely separation anxiety. Read on to see some other reasons a dog may become scared of the dark, including possible predator concerns.
Handcrafted Notebook and Planner
It is most convenient to complete goals through a list of plans. The idea struck me when I was making a mini work scheduler. I realized that it is much easier to execute activities with a guide so why not make one at home.
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What Breed Is My Dog?
This puppy showed up at my house, but I'm not sure what kind of dog it is.
Making the House Ready for a Parvo Survivor
Can a puppy who survived parvo return back home after being treated at the hospital and survive? The house has been bleached clean and their old toys, rags, cloths, and beds were all thrown away.
Caring for a Puppy with Parvo
I've been reading the comments on parvo and I think my puppy ended up getting it. She has been down and trying to throw up all morning and not wanting to get up and play like she usually does. We have had a dog with parvo and got rid of everything and cleaned, we even waited before we got her.
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Identifying a Stuffed Toy
Anyone know the name of this stuffed toy?
Treating Boils
What do you do once the core of the boil comes away? Do you keep it covered and keep using the drawing ointment or leave it uncovered? It's been 2 weeks of pain and I'm still on antibiotics.
Identifying an Antique Desk
I would like to know about this piece of furniture that was left to me by my mother.
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