This is mouthwatering good! I thought it was time to do another recipe post and what a great recipe this turned out to be. So, instead of the same boring old french toast, I thought I would kick it up a notch and try this delicious caramelized french toast recipe. The key to this recipe is using the right bread. I’m using a loaf of
Use Toothpaste to Whiten Your White Clothes!
April 26, 2013 by 61 Comments
(I can’t believe it worked! This looks great! I think I will wear it tomorrow!) I know what you’re thinking. What is the world coming to now! Did she say use toothpaste to help whiten her clothes? I did. I was tooling around the house trying to come up with different stuff that I could try to whiten my white clothes. I
How to Make an Old Dress into A New Dress!
April 17, 2013 by 65 Comments
(This is the same dress that I have on in the above picture. The pic on the left was taken when I got up in the morning with no makeup, hair not combed and way too much light in the room. The second pic is the after dress. You guessed it…I combed my hair, made up my face and took this pic at night with a flash. Everyone looks good
How To Make Homemade Dishwasher Detergent Cubes
April 10, 2013 by 143 Comments
I definitely enjoyed trying this! How neat! I must say that this is one of my How-To favorites. Why? Well, this one comes in really handy for me. We don’t use the dishwasher to wash dishes that often. I, or the kids, normally do them by hand. So, I don’t usually buy a lot of dishwasher detergent. (That’s an item that is quite expensive.) We have
How To Make Fabulous Chocolate Chip Cookies!
April 1, 2013 by 47 Comments
I was back in the kitchen again. My kids told me that I was supposed to bake them chocolate chip cookies last week. Well, of course, I used some of the chocolate chips in the Edible Flowerpot Cake and didn’t think that they would remember about the cookies. Of course, they did. So, my daughter, London, was in the kitchen early this
How To Make This Edible Chocolate Flowerpot Cake!
March 25, 2013 by 70 Comments
Okay. I had to make this! It was too interesting not to make! Everything on this cake is edible. Who knew that pansies were edible and the leaves! Of course, we’re not going to eat them, though. But, you have to admit that when you see this flowerpot, it actually looks like a real plant. I was
How to Make Homemade Liquid Hand Soap
March 19, 2013 by 34 Comments
Of course, I had to try this! I’m the type of person that likes to know how to do many, many, many different things. Now, I can mark this one off my list. This is pretty simple to make. After researching about making the hand soap, I found there were some disagreements on how safe it is to keep over a long period of time and how to store it. These are my thoughts: If you fear that it will {Read More}
Sewing: How Did My Fabric First Aid Kit Turn Out?
March 11, 2013 by 36 Comments
(Make sure to scroll all the way down to see how it looks when open!) Well, today, I decided to pull out my sewing skill that I picked up in high school during 10th and 11th grade. Now, the whole reason for making this is that my daughter’s girl scout troop (yep…I’m the leader) was completing a skill for their First Aid Badge and making a first aid kit was one of those skills. We made a tin first aid {Read More}
How To Dye Eggs With A Necktie And Vinegar
March 3, 2013 by 50 Comments
Check out these eggs!!! These are so cute! Getting in my practice for dyeing eggs before the big day. Easter is on the way!. I’m on a mission to find the most unique and interesting ways to decorate eggs. This is my first attempt at coloring eggs using neckties and vinegar. It just sounded too interesting to pass up. Let just say, I love the look! It’s an easy thing to do and my daughter was fascinated with the idea {Read More}
How To Make A Fabulous Homemade Pound Cake
February 24, 2013 by 24 Comments
My Fabulous Homemade Pound Cake! Nothing makes the house smell more like home than a delicious homemade pound cake. I decided to whip one up today. I like to eat my pound cake slices hot out the oven or warm a slice quickly in the microwave. I know a lot of people like a dollop of ice cream or whip cream and fruits on top. Not me. I just like the delicious taste alone. Just use the ingredients and directions {Read More}
