Here’s another recipe that looks too cool to eat…galaxy popcorn. To be honest, I got quite the laugh out of this site’s URL…RaisingWhasians.com, but let’s not delay your saliva-response to this popcorn deal. One of the most exciting aspects of my life was learning how popcorn actually pops. Also, discovering in my mid-thirties that honey […]
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DIY: Galaxy Candied Apples
So, to celebrate the moon hanging out in front of the sun, we found this stellar DIY confection…galaxy-looking candied apples! I miss the candied apple days of youth. I have a hard time eating them now, especially because I don’t care to visit my dentist for popping a filling or finding a cavity. But, I […]
College Back-to-School Gift DIY
Several of our friends have older children heading back to school within the next few days, so here’s a great idea to send off with them. For a real surprise, it would be awesome to have a roommate or friend of theirs place this on their bed, on their door, or somewhere where they could […]
Family Fun Night
A busy household is no justification for the lack of quality time together, free from the stress and pressures of daily life. Having fun together is such a crucial component of family structure, but it can easily get bumped down the priority list if we aren’t careful. I like Kim’s take on her family’s Lego […]
10 Pet Hair Removal Hacks
Luckily for us, our dog is a short-haired dog and he stays outside…most of the time. We bring him inside when the heat and humidity create that infamous “Texas spa” kind of weather. We found these 10 hacks that will help you, especially if you have to deal with canine long hair. Click the image […]
VIDEO: Pep Talk for Student & Teachers by Kid President
SoulPancake has produced some pretty cool videos, such as this one. I love this line from Kid President, You wanna change the world? You gotta know about it! Check out the video:
3 DIY Tool Organization Ideas
The only problem with seeing posts like today’s is that I suddenly need to go buy more tools so I can create organizers. It’s a vicious, vicious cycle. Personally, I’ve found PVC to be a wonderful product to use in so many applications. If you didn’t know what PVC actually stands for, it is polyvinyl […]
VIDEO: 31 Food Facts
Have 5 minutes? Learn 31 facts about food such as: #25 – Today’s average American eats more sugar in 5 days than an average American ate in 1 year 200 years ago! #19 – Chicken contains 266% more fat today than it did 40 years ago! #14 – Breast milk is the only food that […]
DIY: Remove Rust from Stainless Steel with Citric Acid
On Friday, I did some woodworking on some live-edge basswood. It was great to handle the tools for a bit. Only one problem, I couldn’t find my newest square! So, I had to use my backup square…in all its rusted glory. This trick is gonna come in handy this week as I clean some rust […]
Shopping Hacks from a Professional Thrifter
Today’s post is chock-full of great savings tips from “professional thrifters”. I know. I laughed at the phrase. But, after reading through the tips, I highly recommend you check this post out. Click on the image below to get in on the goods…