Category Archives: gifts

Peppermint Foot Salts

Posted on November 13, 2013 by Megan

Here’s a great gift idea that falls into the category of gifts I’d love to receive, especially at the holidays when it seems my poor feet never catch a break!  It’s super simple, as well as cost effective, to make … Continue reading →

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Lentil Soup Mix {and a Menu}

Posted on November 8, 2013 by Megan

So, continuing on with the November filled with gift ideas, here’s one of my favorites for teachers and neighbors…Lentil Soup Mix, accompanied by Beer Bread Mix. The mixes are simple to assemble, and very economical. And who doesn’t like being … Continue reading →

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TBT: Coffee Syrups Made by You!

Posted on November 7, 2013 by Megan

Since this post from last year still gets a few clicks almost every day, I thought I’d share it again. When we lived in Wisconsin last year, it was easier to just make my own flavored syrups for coffee. Now … Continue reading →

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Parachute Cord Coffee Cozy

Posted on November 6, 2013 by Megan

Except don’t tell your husband or whatever manly man you make this for that it has “Cozy” in the name, okay? I originally thought this would be a great kid-made gift for our favorite GI Joe, but it was more … Continue reading →

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Easiest Caramel Dip…Ever!

Posted on October 23, 2013 by Megan

And I’m not exaggerating! I mean, sure, you could buy a jar of caramel, pour it in a bowl, and that would be easier…but not much. And it wouldn’t be homemade by you, now would it? This sublime caramel is … Continue reading →

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Treats To Go

Posted on October 21, 2013 by Megan

I am a total sucker for the cute seasonal coffee to-go cups at Target.  I’m sure other stores have them, as well, but Target is so considerate that they put them on an end cap across from the milk! So … Continue reading →

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Hard Cider and Caramel Apple Gift Bucket

Posted on October 16, 2013 by Megan

Although I’m not a huge fan of most draft beverages, I do have a weakness for hard cider. I think its sweet. crisp, flavor with a bit of tang goes perfectly with pizza, burgers, popcorn…you name it! I was thrilled … Continue reading →

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Cute and Easy Packaging with Tag a Bag

Posted on October 14, 2013 by Megan

So I recently gave in to my acquisitive nature and ordered the Tag a Bag line from Stampin’ Up! And, of course, I couldn’t wait to create with them when they arrived…gift bags, gift boxes, and the accessory kit.  Super … Continue reading →

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Simply Pressed Clay Flowers…on a Bag!

Posted on August 23, 2013 by Megan

As you might have noticed, I’m a little obsessed with cabochons, those little resin flowers, since I’ve used them to make specimen art, earrings, on cards….you get the idea. Needless to say, when I was prerusing the May/Junes issue of … Continue reading →

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Notepad Holder from File Folder

Posted on August 16, 2013 by Megan

These folders are another “oldie but goodie” that I first made several years ago, then forgot about until I saw some cute file folders at the $1 Spot at Target. I mean, I have as many loose papers that need … Continue reading →

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