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Michael Todd Ageless Face Neck Cream Review
I recently had a change to try out this Michael Todd Ageless Face Neck Cream. I am always on the lookout for new face creams that will do what they claim to do and are not just the same as every other face creams out there. I suffer from both adult onset acne, and rosacea. […]
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Make Your Own DIY Poultry Seasoning plus FREE Spice Jar Label
DIY Poultry Seasoning is so easy to make. Don’t you just love it when you are all set to make one of your favorite recipes and discover that you are out of a single ingredient? I had that happen to me tonight as I was making my favorite Chicken Pot pie soup. I had all […]
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Antique Hunting Day Trip
My husband has a newly discovered love of antiques. He has always been fond of them, but lately he seems to be on a mission for all sorts of antique hunting. We recently took a day trip to Greensboro, NC and spent many hours wandering around one of our favorite antique shops – The Antique […]
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Creative Planters – Why Didn’t I think of That?
It seems that almost everything that is found around the house can be turned into creative planters. No matter how large or small, a plant seems to be able to find its way into anything with an opening large enough to put in some soil. Typewriters, bicycles, cowboy boots, paint cans, child’s wagons and even […]
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Peanut Butter Cream Cheese Frosting
This peanut butter cream cheese frosting is perfect as a topping for so many baked goods. Anyone who reads my blog knows how much I love peanut butter. I might as well just dive into the container (if it were big enough ) I will use peanut butter in pretty much anything, at least to […]
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Motivational Quotes to Inspire you
With each new year, I am filled with the hope of things to come and also reflect on the year that passed. I find comfort in motivational sayings to help me keep on track for the resolutions that I have just made for the new year. Many of these photos come from flowers in my […]
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48 Uses for Plastic Grocery Bags – Creative Ways to Recycle Shopping Bags
Don’t throw those shopping bags out. There are dozens of uses for plastic grocery bags! Plastic or paper is a question often heard at the check out of the grocery store. Even though paper is better for the environment, I usually choose plastic, because I know that I will be reusing them. Plastic grocery bags […]
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The Garden Charmers Favorite Valentine’s Day Recipes
The Garden Charmers want to share a little love with you today. Valentine’s day love that is. This great group of ladies have a tribe on Facebook where we help to share and promote each others websites. The ladies are very talented in all aspects of DIY, gardening, and cooking ideas. I recently asked them […]
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20 Foods you Should Not Keep in the Fridge
Did you know that there is quite a list of foods you should not keep in the fridge? The storage of foods is one the most-discussed topics in the food industry. After all, we want to make sure that the money spent is not wasted and that our food is as fresh and tasty as […]
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Photo Tour of my Santa Claus Collection
My Santa Claus collection puts me in the Christmas spirit the minute I open the boxes that hold these treasures. I started it when my daughter was a little girl and have added to it yearly. For those of you who do not know, I also have a website that features mainly seasonal and holiday […]
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How to Slice Onions without Crying
So many recipes that we prepare, almost on a daily basis require onions. And so many of us end up in tears the minute we try to slice one. But it is very easy to slice onions without crying if you follow just a few easy steps. It is easy to Slice Onions without Crying. […]
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Muffin Tin Recipes – 35 Foods You Can Make in a Muffin Tin
Are you looking for the perfect bite sized portions of your favorite recipes? The muffin tin recipes below make portion control a breeze. Muffin tins are not just for muffins anymore. There are loads of creative ways to use your ingredients and then cook them in a muffin tin. The finished recipe is a handy […]
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Yumi Beautiful Vitamin C Serum with Aloe Vera Skin Care Review
I was recently asked to test this Yumi Beautiful Vitamin C Serum Skin Care product. Since I am fond of any products which contain aloe vera, I was happy to test this to see how it worked on my skin. I have received this product to test it in this reviews, but these are my […]
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How to Save Money on Holiday Gift Wrapping – Frugal Gift Wrap Ideas
Holiday gift wrapping Does not Mean that you must spend a lot of money on Christmas supplies. There are loads of ways that you can save money. Some take a bit of time and others just take thinking outside the box. There are many items that we have around the home that can be used […]
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Holiday Kitchen Gift Guide – 9 Super Kitchen Gift Ideas
Kitchen Gift Guide. Anyone who cooks normally also loves kitchen products and food gadgets, so I have created a Gardening Cook 2014 Kitchen Gift Guide. If you are looking for something special to treat someone that you love who spends a lot of time in the kitchen, this gift guide should give you lots of […]
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23 Favorite Holiday Fudge Recipes to Celebrate in Style
This round up features 23 of my Favorite Holiday Fudge Recipes. Some are my own recipes and others have been submitted by blogger friends of mine. The holidays are the one time of the year when I love making fudge and have it on hand all the time. I love it all year round, but my […]
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20 Tips to Avoid Holiday Weight Gain
That dreaded 5 or 10 pounds seems to creep o this time of the year. Here are my favorite 20 tips to help you avoid holiday weight gain. The holidays are here, and for many this means week so entertaining, indulging and basically forgetting to eat well. Extra junk calories seem to be everywhere, from […]
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DIY Blue Spruce Stocking Wreath
Make your Own Blue Spruce Stocking Wreath. A great wreath makes a wonderful welcoming accent to your front door for the holiday season, as well as for other times of the year. This festive DIY blue spruce stocking wreath is quite different from the circular shaped wreaths so commonly seen at Christmas time and you […]
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White Chocolate Mosaic Fudge
This recipe for white chocolate mosaic fudge uses green and red cherries to give the fudge a mosaic jeweled look. This makes it just perfect for Christmas. I love making fudge. It is my favorite sweet treat. I don’t make it very often, since I try to watch my weight, but Christmas time is when […]
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How To Winterize Garden Tools
Now is the perfect time to winterize garden tools. The garden will be resting for a few months but tools still need TLC. Once the cooler weather sets in, and thoughts of the upcoming holidays come to mind, that last thing we want to think about is gardening. But trust me, your garden tools will […]
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M & M Gingerbread Christmas Tree Cookies
These cute M & M Gingerbread Christmas tree cookies will make a great addition to your Christmas buffet table. They would also be great for your annual cookie exchange. Gingerbread is a common taste during the holidays. From cookies and houses made of gingerbread, there are lots of options. See my tips for the perfect […]
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Tips to Save during the Holidays – Frugal Entertaining
It’s an expensive time of the year! There seem to be so many uses for our dollars when the holidays roll around. These frugal tips will make your holiday season something to remember without breaking the bank. The whole essence of a successful holiday season does not lie in the amount of money you spend, […]
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Holiday Graphics and Fun
One of the fun things about the holidays is sharing with family and friends. These holiday graphics are a great way to do that. It’s fun to find images and then edit them to add a cute meme or saying. Here are some of my favorite holiday graphics. You may share them on Facebook, but […]
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DIY Miniature Gumdrop Topiary
This sweet DIY Miniature Gumdrop Topiary will be the center of attention on your Christmas table. The only problem will be keeping it decorated until the end of the evening of your party! Do it Yourself – Gumdrop Candy Topiary The project is fun and easy to do. Just assemble all of your materials. You […]
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Using Tea Bags – Recycling Tips for Home and Garden use.
Here is my list of 15 ingenious ways for using tea bags in the home and garden. There are so many different ways to reuse a teabag (other than obviously making another cup of tea). Tea bags are not just for tea! You may not be English and have a cup of tea at various […]
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Candy Cane Peppermint Kiss Cookies
These sweet treats are a variation on the normal kiss cookie that is so often seen this time of the year. These candy cane peppermint kiss cookies are lighter than the traditional kiss cookie but super festive. Perfect for a cookie swap or to take to your child’s school party. I love making cookies this […]