Category Archives: Homemade

Pinterest 365 – Day 27- DIY Candle Holder

Today begins a series of blog posts all about Christmas.  I’m getting ready for the holidays by making cards, decorating, making gifts, cooking yummy appetizers and desserts and prepping to capture the memories through pictures and journaling. I’m starting today … Continue reading

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Pinterest 365 – Day 25 – Caramel Apple Bites

There is nothing I like more than caramel apples.  Well, caramel anything really. It’s apple season around here and although I’ve made this dessert before for a Pinterest party, I wanted to share it with you today.  The instructions over at … Continue reading

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Pinterest 365 – Day 23 – No-Stir Granola

We love granola in this house!  I must make a batch every week and I wanted to share this recipe with you from one of my favorite bloggers, The Frugal Girl.  She has a recipe that she’s used for ages … Continue reading

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Pinterest 365 – Day 21 – Homemade minty foot scrub

Today is one of those days where a foot scrub just sounds invigorating.  Mike and I are in the middle of getting our backyard ready for a new retaining wall and we’re both sore and tired and need to soak … Continue reading

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Pinterest 365 – Day 19 – Acorn Garland

We have an oak tree in our backyard and this year it’s blessed us with a bumper crop of acorns.  When I’m not prying them out of the mouths of curious doggies, I’m gathering the acorns up so they don’t take … Continue reading

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Pinterest 365 – Day 18 – Pumpkin Pie Smoothie

I love smoothies.  They’re wonderful for jam packing in a ton of nutrients without having to consume a whole garden of vegetables and fruit.  They quick and easy to make and very portable.  I love experimenting with different vegetables and … Continue reading

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Pinterest 365 – Day 17 – Heavy Duty Floor Cleaner

It’s started to rain here in California and at my place when you combine dogs, our backyard and rain, you get muddy floors.  I clean our kitchen floor once a week, but during the rainy season, I have to clean … Continue reading

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Pinterest 365 – Day 16 – Pet Name Tag

Shrinky Dinks are on my list of the best inventions EVER.  Along with Mod Podge, glitter and Post-it Notes, I think Shrinky Dinks are a marvel.  So you shouldn’t be surprised why today’s pin caught my eye.  The tutorial linked over to Martha Stewart … Continue reading

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Pinterest 365 – Day 15 – Recipe Holder

I spotted this pin a while ago on the Good Weekly blog and actually made ‘my version’ for a dog-themed Pinterest party.  I decided to make it again today as a Christmas gift for a dog-lovin’ friend.  You’ll notice that … Continue reading

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Pinterest 365 – Day 14 – DIY Mini Paper Sacks

Every now and then Ellie and Woody have friends stay over and this Christmas I wanted to them to know we were thinking of them by giving them a little gift.  And what do all dogs want for Christmas???  Treats!!!! … Continue reading

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