Category Archives: homemade

Perfect Potatoes Au Gratin

Posted on January 13, 2012 by Nikki

Ingredients 4-5 whole Russet Potatoes, Scrubbed Clean 2 Tablespoons Butter, Softened 1-1/2 cup Heavy Cream 1/2 cup Whole Milk 2 Tablespoons Flour 4 cloves Garlic, Finely Minced 1 teaspoon Salt Freshly Ground Pepper, to taste 1 cup Sharp Cheddar Cheese, Freshly Grated Preparation Instructions Preheat oven to 400 … Continue reading →

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Cloud Dough

Posted on December 7, 2011 by Nikki

Ever hear of Cloud Dough? It’s a wonderful sensory activity for preschool children, (although it looks fun to me too!) Apparently, it feels like flour when it runs through your fingers, but molds like sand. Pretty cool huh?? Supplies: 8 cups of … Continue reading →

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Crack Potatoes

Posted on December 1, 2011 by Nikki

Don’t you just love the name?!  This recipe originated from a Cheddar Bacon Ranch dip. A gal had made it for a party, but forgot it at home. She needed to do something with it so, she decided to mix it all … Continue reading →

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To Die For Banana Cake with Vanilla Bean Frosting

Posted on November 23, 2011 by Nikki

Cake: 2/3 cup sugar 1/2 cup sour cream 1 egg 2 tablespoons butter, softened 2 mashed super ripe bananas (about 3/4 cup) 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1 cup flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon baking soda Frosting: 2 tablespoons … Continue reading →

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MOTHER’S DAY BUTTON NECKLACE AND NAPKIN RING

Posted on May 2, 2011 by Joy

Check this out. I think it’s a really neat idea for those of you who like your kids to make gifts.

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Homemade Cleaners and Remedies

Posted on March 22, 2011 by Nikki

Here are a some links for some great alternative household cleaners and home remedies.

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~CUPCAKES~

Posted on March 20, 2011 by Nikki

A friend of mine shared this wonderful website with me, and I thought I’d share it with all of you. These are gourmet cupcakes, you can make at home! What’s better than that?! I personally hate spending a lot of money on … Continue reading →

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Cream filled cupcakes~100% homemade!

Posted on February 6, 2011 by Nikki

Cupcakes: 1 cup flour ½ cup unsw. Cocoa ½ tsp baking powder ½ tsp baking soda ¼ tsp salt ½ cup butter 1 cup sugar 1 tsp vanilla 1 egg ¾ cup milk Mix flour, cocoa, baking powder, soda & … Continue reading →

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