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5 Things To Do Before Shopping Online

These important things to do before shopping online apply to everything from major electronics purchases to holiday gifts. You may think you should just click and buy, but there are a few simple things that you can do that will save you money, frustration, and make sure you get exactly what you are looking for! Online shopping is a great way to save time and money. You may be able to get some ... Read More about 5 Things To Do Before Shopping Online

Maple Pumpkin Bars

Maple pumpkin bars... it’s a recipe made in heaven... or at least in my kitchen- where in the colder months Pumpkin is king and Maple reigns alongside. These yummy bars set the mood for crisp, fresh, wintery weather. Add a little or a lot of chocolate to the mix and you have yourself the perfect dessert, breakfast, or mid-afternoon pick-me-up with a cup of coffee. These are moist, full of flavor, ... Read More about Maple Pumpkin Bars

Easy DIY Way to Revive an Old Lamp Shade

I had this ugly old lamp that I kept looking at. I wanted to do something about it, but I was a little intimidated, so I put it off for a while. Then one day I decided to try updating it, and if it worked out great. If not, oh well it was ugly anyway! It turned out to be a very easy process with a great result, so I'm glad I tried! If you've got an old lamp that could use some help, take a look at ... Read More about Easy DIY Way to Revive an Old Lamp Shade

Homemade Chocolate Caramel Turtles

I love candy turtles! I used to always just buy them in the store, not knowing how easy it was to make them at home. And it's very easy! You just need a few inexpensive ingredients and less than 30 minutes to make your own delicious turtles! Once you make your own Homemade Chocolate Caramel Turtles you'll never want to buy the commercial version again! These make wonderful homemade food gifts! ... Read More about Homemade Chocolate Caramel Turtles

10 DIY Beauty Products in a Jar

Have you ever tried to make your own DIY beauty products? It's actually really easy to do! They don't take many ingredients, they smell wonderful, and they don't include any weird chemicals! Put them in a pretty jar for your own storage, or to give as a gift! You've got to try making one of these 10 DIY Beauty Products in a Jar! We're always adding new beauty product recipes, so keep checking ... Read More about 10 DIY Beauty Products in a Jar

Homemade Peppermint Shortbread Cookies

Not all cookies need to be overly sweet and heavy, even for the holidays. I prefer a lightly sweetened rich shortbread cookie over the others anytime. But that doesn’t mean you can’t dress shortbread cookies up a little and add some pizzazz to make them festive. These Homemade Peppermint Shortbread Cookies get most of their sweetness from the light icing on top, and of course the crushed ... Read More about Homemade Peppermint Shortbread Cookies