I love to make my own spice mixes from all of the different herbs that I have in the cabinet. I'm always looking for good recipes, and when I find one, I keep it and make my own of that from then on. Doing this saves a lot of money at the grocery store! Also, … Continue reading Mrs. Dash – DIY
Kitchen
IT. IS. FIXED!!!!!!
Glory, glory, hallelujah!!!! MY OLD KITCHENAID DISHWASHER IS FIXED AND RUNNING!!! When I remodeled the kitchen a few years ago, I knew that one of the things I wanted was a second dishwasher. I saved money and saved gift cards from Lowe's, and I spent less than $500 cash on labor and one kitchen cabinet … Continue reading IT. IS. FIXED!!!!!!
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World’s best mousetrap
We put Daisy and Tucker outside about a month ago when it got nice and warm all day and night. Tucker loves it; Daisy is not a happy camper because this makes the lazy cat actually get up and move (in the house, her belly literally drug the ground when she walked because she just … Continue reading World’s best mousetrap
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Ta da!
Now you see the mess... Now you don't!
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Jake’s party design
Jake is having a Minecraft party this evening with four boys here. He designed this party to celebrate the release of the Minecraft World of Color update (launched today), and I made the cake he designed! I think I did pretty well. I cheated because I am still working so I couldn't do it … Continue reading Jake’s party design
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Somebody’s watchin’ meeee…
I was ready to throw in the towel on my old fridge this morning. I knocked something out and was trying to put the drawer back in, and I was ready to scream. I gave up and took a shower and tried again after I got out. I fought with one drawer for at least … Continue reading Somebody’s watchin’ meeee…
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Planning for canning
If you're new to canning (and even if you're not), it's always helpful to know how many pounds of a particular fruit or veggie you need to grow or buy so you hit your canning goals. This website will help you with that!
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Homemade vanilla extract
Four years ago from today in 2013, I (along with three friends from the homeschool co-op) bought vanilla beans from Amazon and vodka from the liquor store and made my own vanilla extract. I STILL have those same beans in my spice cabinet, and the vanilla extract is just delicious! !! I keep two pint … Continue reading Homemade vanilla extract
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Still no after…
...because we're still working on adapting something that's super old to something that's brand new, and that threw a kink in the whole thing today (January 1st) ! Tomorrow, though, there will be after pics because Ted and Isaiah figured out what to do and just have to get the piece needed.
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Before…
There are two big projects in the works today at the farm. I'm so glad to get these things done! This hallway won't look the same soon... ...and neither will the kitchen!!! After pics will be posted tomorrow!
Striving Acres 