 Everyone loves these cookies! The secret is using real butter and the addition of almond extract. Many sugar cookie recipes call for lemon zest or vanilla extract, which can be tasty as well, but almo...
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 Let candy do the talking for you this Valentine's Day. For over one hundred years, lovers have been using conversation hearts to share special messages. With their classic pastel colors and often upda...
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 Adding a wreath to your home decor is an easy
way to add color and participate in the upcoming holiday. In this case,
Valentine's Day dictates the wreath shape and encourages roses.
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 Candy canes are everywhere during the holidays. Available in many sizes, colors, and flavors, these classic sweet treats are sure to please. Candy canes have become such a part of holiday culture that...
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 Fleece is everywhere! Blankets, scarves, gloves, robes, hats - this fabric has become a favorite for keeping warm during the cold months of winter. It's very easy to sew since the edges don't ravel.
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 Visit any gift shop today and you'll likely see glass marble magnet sets. These are surprisingly easy to make yourself! For Christmas 2008, my husband and I made as many as twenty sets to ...
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 So sweet! So versatile! So . . . oddly shaped!?!? They're sweet potatoes. Related to the morning glory rather than to the traditional potato, they may not be much to look at with their skins on, but s...
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 All things pumpkin! Yum! Easy to make cookies and bars, both with a touch of cinnamon that accents pumpkin so well.
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 This recipe is a great way to use up the never-ending supply of zucchini in the summer. You can bake this bread in regular bread loaf pans or those little foil loaf pans that are perfectly sized...
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 Transform your own backyard into an arena of summer fun competition - try croquet. That's right, croquet. It's the game you played once in your Aunt Judy's backyard that reminded you of miniatur...
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 It's time to make use of the many luscious tomatoes available at your local farmers' market (or from your own garden). When you tire of salads and salted slices, turn to homemade pizza. Serve th...
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 Yard sale, rummage sale, garage sale, tag sale - they go by many names, but are essentially the same. Take the opportunity to clean out space in your home, offer the items to someone else who w...
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 It may be traditional to dye eggs for this Easter, but with some paper, glue, and a little time, you can create beautiful eggs that will last for years to come. Materials: fresh eggs stick pins or pus...
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 When life gives you hardboiled eggs, "devil" them! Deviled eggs are always a big hit. Most people like them, but don't take the time to prepare them. Plus they don't know the secret for the ...
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 Lovely to behold, a fragrance like no other, and sweet perfection as it melts on your tongue - what can it be except chocolate? It conveys love and decadence, is present at family gatherings and vario...
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