I was looking for something to entertain my preschooler and her 10-year-old cousin today, and we ended up making these easy Thanksgiving turkeys using a paper plate, a foot print, and hand prints! A nice round paper plate makes the perfect body for a … [Read more...]
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Homemade Ice Cream in a Bag
Homemade ice cream? In a bag? In five minutes? I didn't believe it either. Especially after I tried a different method of making quick homemade ice cream with kids and it didn't work. But this method does work. It was easy, fast, and fun for the … [Read more...]
How to Make a Decorative Pillow Cover
Recently, my cousin convinced me to help her make this bat pillow she had seen online. When she showed up for her sewing lesson, she announced that Jo-Ann had 12x12 pillows buy one get one free, so she bought one for me. The original tutorial … [Read more...]
Walmart Bakery Clearance Idea: Homemade Garlic Bread
One way to save money on groceries as described in the book Instant Bargains: 600+ Ways to Shrink Your Grocery Bill and Eat Well for Less is to buy bakery items off the day-old rack at Walmart. My Walmart store marks any day-old products down by … [Read more...]
DIY: Homemade Liquid Soap
Have you ever wondered what you can do with slivers of leftover soap or the tiny bars you grab out of hotel rooms? Here's an idea that will help you prevent waste and use every bit of soap easily and conveniently. Just grab your kitchen grater and … [Read more...]
How to Make Pumpkin Puree from Fresh Pumpkins
A cheaper alternative to canned pumpkin is to buy a fresh pumpkin and make your own puree. Not only will it cost less, it will be fresher. Homemade pumpkin puree can be frozen and used later. Buy a big pumpkin to use, and you'll have a whole … [Read more...]