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Monthly Archives: November 2008
Mug Mixes
Need a quick and easy Holiday gift? Mug mixes are sure to please elderly persons who live alone, bachelors and college kids who live in dorms. All you need is a microwaveable mug and a few key ingredients. Check this link for recipes: http://www.budget101.com/mugmixes.htm
You can buy these mugs at http://www.uniquetreasuresoftheworld.net/CHRISTMASACCENTS.html
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Homemade Vanilla
Update 9/2010: Rum is even better than Vodka in this recipe and costs the same.
Vanilla Orchid photo Courtesy of www.natureproducts.net
Real Vanilla extract is one of those expensive things (like butter) that I won’t compromise on. While store bought vanilla is outrageously expensive, real vanila extract is easy to make and fairly inexpensive. It only requires 2 [...]
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Mini Lunch Pizzas
I've heard from a lot of FOX 4 viewers, requesting our mini pizza recipe. So here it is! You will love how fast and simple it is.
Spread leftover spaghetti sauce on day old hamburger buns. (We get 100% whole wheat buns from our local day old bread outlet.) Top with leftover hamburger, pepperoni and whatever [...]
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We are on TV!
Heather Claybrook, anchor from Fox 4 news in K.C. came to our home last August to do a feature story on the Grocery Shrink! It aired last night and I was so happy with the final product. Heather did a great job and is a beautiful person, inside and out. Here's a link to the [...]
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Felt Books
If you have a little sewing experience felt books are fun to make and make great gifts for toddlers. Here are some ideas:
Gifts by Hand http://giftsbyhand.blogspot.com/2008/11/traveling-race-track-book.html has thought of a great racetrack book for the little boy in your life. It includes 2 tracks and a pocket in the back to hold matchbox cars. They are [...]
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Coffee Filter Roses
This is a diaper cake I made for a baby shower in October. I found the inspiration here: http://homemadebyjill.blogspot.com/2007/09/diaper-cake-tutorial.html I was on a tight budget for the shower, so I made some modifications to the design. The cake is sitting on a metal platter from Deals ($1) and I gave it to the mom-to-be as part [...]
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Rejoice with Me!
About 3 days ago, I noticed my envelope system was missing. I wasn’t too worried about it because the zipper on my purse is broken, which gives baby Brandon free access to all the goodies in there. I figured I would find it under a chair or something sometime. Well, as the week wore on, [...]
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Candy corn cookies
I love candy corn! The tiny little nuggest of honey sweetness make my mouth happy. My kids love them too. Candy corn is a great motivator to get my children to practice their piano and violins. I've had a hankering to make some cute candy corn cookies and found a couple of neat recipes. The [...]
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Inexpensive Christmas Idea: Crayon wrap, crayon apron, or crayon tote
Consider the joy a box of crayon brings! (And for only twenty cents for a 24 color box.) Some of the cutest coloring books can be found at $1 shops too! A ream of inexpensive white paper for completely orginal artistic expressions makes the gift complete. Have time to sew? Why not make an adorable crayon roll to hold them [...]
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