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Easy to Make Baklava

Easy to Make Baklava

Posted on February 8, 2018July 2, 2018 by Mindie

The other night, my hubby surprised us all with a dessert that the country kids had never had before. He whipped up some yummy baklava!

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Posted in RecipesTagged homemade gift ideas, honey, Recipes64 Comments on Easy to Make Baklava
Turn a Simple Placemat into a Fabulous Throw Pillow!

Turn a Simple Placemat into a Fabulous Throw Pillow!

Posted on December 16, 2015January 3, 2018 by Mindie

I love throw pillow! Tapestry throw pillows are just so “fancy.” I don’t however love the ridiculous price of those fabulous little pillows. I have

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Posted in UncategorizedTagged craft, DIY, homemade gift ideas, sewing18 Comments on Turn a Simple Placemat into a Fabulous Throw Pillow!
DIY Christmas Ornaments

DIY Christmas Ornaments

Posted on December 5, 2015December 3, 2018 by Mindie

When it comes to our home and Christmas decorations, well, you will never see my humble abode gracing the pages of Better Homes and Gardens.

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Posted in Crafts, DIYTagged Christmas, Chritmas, craft, DIY, homemade gift ideas32 Comments on DIY Christmas Ornaments
Super Easy DIY Pillowcases!!

Super Easy DIY Pillowcases!!

Posted on November 19, 2015January 3, 2018 by Mindie

Super easy do-it-yourself pillowcases….. Sure, if you are a professional seamstress, right? Nope! I am no professional, in fact, I am self-taught. Well, unless you

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Posted in UncategorizedTagged Children, craft, DIY, homemade gift ideas, sewing8 Comments on Super Easy DIY Pillowcases!!
DIY Pin Cushion and Storage

DIY Pin Cushion and Storage

Posted on October 23, 2015January 3, 2018 by Mindie

Ever since my hubby bought me a new sewing machine, I have been sewing like a mad woman. You see a few years back, my

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Posted in UncategorizedTagged craft, DIY, homemade gift ideas, sewing18 Comments on DIY Pin Cushion and Storage
Simple String Art

Simple String Art

Posted on August 19, 2015January 3, 2018 by Mindie

String art is a type of design that was popular in the 1960s. Sting art is made by using nails or pins and colored strings

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Posted in UncategorizedTagged craft, homemade gift ideas14 Comments on Simple String Art
Homemade Butterfinger Bars

Homemade Butterfinger Bars

Posted on August 12, 2015January 3, 2018 by Mindie

Nobody better lay a finger on my homemade butterfinger! Seriously, they might lose a finger or two if they do! Now I’ll admit, these are

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Posted in UncategorizedTagged homemade gift ideas, Recipes30 Comments on Homemade Butterfinger Bars
Blueberry Buckle Coffeecake

Blueberry Buckle Coffeecake

Posted on August 4, 2015January 3, 2018 by Mindie

Tis the season for blueberries in my neck of the woods and recently we went picking, so my blueberry supply runneth over! After whipping up

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Posted in UncategorizedTagged homemade gift ideas, Recipes20 Comments on Blueberry Buckle Coffeecake
Homemade Brownie Mix

Homemade Brownie Mix

Posted on July 31, 2015January 3, 2018 by Mindie

I love brownies. There is just something about a soft, chocolaty treat that makes the world right. But, I hate store bought brownie mix, they

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Posted in UncategorizedTagged homemade gift ideas, Recipes14 Comments on Homemade Brownie Mix
Easy Fabric Flower Pot

Easy Fabric Flower Pot

Posted on July 24, 2015January 3, 2018 by Mindie

I like terra cotta pots as much as the next farm girl, but they can tend to be a little on the boring side some

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Posted in UncategorizedTagged craft, DIY, Garden, homemade gift ideas13 Comments on Easy Fabric Flower Pot
Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars

Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars

Posted on May 28, 2015January 3, 2018 by Mindie

Everyone has their favorite candy bar, for me it is a Kit Kat, but for my hubby, he is all about the Reese’s Peanut Butter

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Posted in UncategorizedTagged homemade gift ideas, Recipes27 Comments on Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars
Cinnamon Swirl Bundt Cake

Cinnamon Swirl Bundt Cake

Posted on March 25, 2015January 3, 2018 by Mindie

Bundt cake. We have all heard of it, but what exactly is a “Bundt cake?” Ahhhh, now there is an interesting topic! There is no

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Posted in UncategorizedTagged homemade gift ideas, Recipes24 Comments on Cinnamon Swirl Bundt Cake
DIY Bird Feeder For Under $5!!

DIY Bird Feeder For Under $5!!

Posted on March 20, 2015February 26, 2018 by Mindie

I love feeding the birds and the country kids love to sit at the window and watch them. I swear our back window is like

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Posted in Crafts, GardeningTagged craft, DIY, homemade gift ideas48 Comments on DIY Bird Feeder For Under $5!!
Little House Inspired Brown Sugar Cookies

Little House Inspired Brown Sugar Cookies

Posted on February 8, 2015January 3, 2018 by Mindie

This year, due to issues at our local brick and mortar school, we decided to homeschool. We thought it would be the best option for

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Posted in UncategorizedTagged homemade gift ideas, homeschool, Recipes27 Comments on Little House Inspired Brown Sugar Cookies
Chocolate Coconut Cookie Bars – No Bowl Needed!!

Chocolate Coconut Cookie Bars – No Bowl Needed!!

Posted on February 2, 2015January 3, 2018 by Mindie

Have a sweet tooth? Looking for a fast recipe? Don’t want to dirty a bunch of dishes in the process? Well do I have the

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Posted in UncategorizedTagged homemade gift ideas, Recipes30 Comments on Chocolate Coconut Cookie Bars – No Bowl Needed!!
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