DIY Room Air Freshener

Air fresheners are another expensive, over-priced and toxin product that we could easily live without in our homes! However, we do love the smell of a fresh, scented home. So, make your own DIY room air freshener, by checking out this cool recipe by theburlapbag.com. Just click on the link below to see more:
http://www.hometipsworld.com/how-to-make-your-own-easy-air-freshener.html

Homemade Coffee Creamer – Over 2 Dozen Flavor Varieties!

 

 

Homemade Coffee Creamer – Over 2 Dozen Flavor Varieties!
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Ok, so for whatever flavor of creamer you want, you ...start off with the same basic ‘base’ recipe.

14oz sweetened condensed milk
1 3/4 cup milk or cream (whole, lowfat, skim, almond, soy, heavy cream, half & half etc – whatever your preference, however the more fat, the more creaminess)

Mix the ingredients together well. I like to add them to a mason jar and shake it like crazy. You could also opt to use an old (washed) creamer container.

French Vanilla Creamer

2 teaspoons vanilla extract OR vanilla coffee syrup

Vanilla Bean Coffee Creamer

2 teaspoons vanilla bean paste

Chocolate

2-3 tablespoons chocolate syrup
(1 tsp vanilla extract, optional)

Chocolate Almond

1 tablespoon cocoa powder
1 teaspoon almond extract

Strudel

1 tablespoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon almond extract

Vanilla Caramel

2 tablespoons caramel ice cream topping
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Chocolate Raspberry

2 teaspoons cocoa powder
2 tablespoons raspberry syrup

Irish Cream

2 tablespoons chocolate syrup
1 teaspoon instant coffee
1-2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon almond extract

Coconut

2 teaspoons coconut extract

Samoa (like the Girl Scout Cookies)

2 teaspoons coconut extract (or sub coconut milk or cream of coconut, heated & strained, for the milk/cream)
2 tablespoons chocolate syrup
2 tablespoons caramel ice cream topping

Peppermint Patty

2 tablespoons chocolate syrup
1 teaspoon peppermint extract

Cinnamon Vanilla

2 teaspoons cinnamon
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Pumpkin Spice

3 tablespoons pureed pumpkin
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
4 tablespoons maple syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Honey Vanilla

1/4 cup honey
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Homemade Coffee Creamer - over 2 dozen flavor possibilities and one base recipe!

Almond Joy
1-2 teaspoons coconut extract (or sub coconut milk or cream of coconut if you heat it first, strained, in place of the milk & extract)
1 teaspoon almond extract
2 tablespoons chocolate syrup

Sweet Cream
Use 1 3/4 cups of heavy cream instead of the milk in the base recipe
2 teaspoons vanilla extract OR the inside of a vanilla bean, scraped
1 teaspoon almond extract

Chocolate Orange
2 tablespoons chocolate syrup
1-2 teaspoons orange extract

Hazelnut
2 teaspoons hazelnut extract

Chocolate Hazelnut
2 tablespoons chocolate syrup
2 teaspoons hazelnut extract

Cinnamon Cake
2 teaspoons cinnamon
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Salted Caramel
2-3 tablespoons caramel ice cream topping
1/2 teaspoon salt

Eggnog
replace milk in base recipe with equal amount of heavy cream
1 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 teaspoons rum extract
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Toasted Almond
2 teaspoons almond extract

Directions & Tips:
In all these recipes, anything that has a dry or thick ingredient (like cinnamon, honey, etc..) should be heated up with a small amount of your milk/cream from the base recipe so it can dissolve properly. You don’t want grainy creamer! Then, add the rest of the milk/cream along with the sweetened condensed milk.

If you want really creamy creamer, use heavy cream instead of milk in your base recipe.

I stick a piece of tape on my mason jar lid with the expiration date from the milk I used. I use this as a guideline as to when the creamer should be used by.

Please feel free to play around with amounts of extracts and other ingredients used if you like stronger or less intense flavors!! And, let your imagination turn, and make up your own combinations. Use this as inspiration to create your very own perfect homemade flavored creamer!
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Morgan's Baby Shower

Here are some pics of the things that were made for my daughter's "Owl" themed baby shower.  Some really cute ideas!


Here is the Welcome Wreath I made out of diapers to welcome guests.


This is a picture of the diaper cake.


We tied pictures of her different stages of pregnancy from balloons that were on the ceiling.  From the ultra-sound pictures to her latest picture taken at 35 weeks.



Some favors I made with baby food jars.  Heads are styrofoam balls painted.  Some google eyes and a pipe cleaner for the hair.  The little pacifiers can be found in craft and party supply stores.



I made this Owl Centerpiece from paper towel tubes and toilet tissue tubes, scarpbook paper and google eyes.  I wrapped it in a little tulle. 



My husband made this fruit Owl Centerpiece.  It was a real hit at the shower!



My best friend made these beautiful cupcakes that she featured under glass.  She brought out a whole tray of them after the table cleared a bit.  She is sooo talented.



Here is how the table looked.



A better picture of the cupcakes.


The favors that we sent everyone home with.  Cookies by Karen and the baby favors by me.

Crafts and Ideas for the 4th of July

Here are some ideas for the 4th that I have found around the internet.  Hope you enjoy them!






http://www.isavea2z.com/no-bake-watermelon-cake-recipe/






http://www.ourgoodfamily.org/2012/07/no-sew-flag-shirts-diy/








Gingersnapcrafts.com


http://meandmyinsanity.com/2010/06/patriotic-bandana-tablecloth.html



http://pizzazzerie.com/holidays/fabulous-party-ideas-for-memorial-day/

Perfect for outdoor parties, denim pockets from worn out jeans sewn onto a tablecloth are a cute way to hold supplies for your guests!
 Bottled Up Designs


4th of July fruit salad.

 marYvelous Cakes


Keep bugs, leaves, and other unwelcome guests from joining you for drinks by topping glasses with these jaunty little hats (otherwise known as baking cups). Cut a small X into the center of each liner, poke a straw through the hole, and enjoy your beverage worry-free. Different Solutions


This would go great with the bandana tablecloth idea!

Source: indulgy.com

 

 

 

 

http://www.thesisterscafe.com/2011/06/4th-july-strawberries

 

 

http://sugarywinzy.com/stars-and-stripes-american-flag-cake/

 

Red, White and Blue Poke Cake

Ingredients

1
box white cake mix
... Water, vegetable oil and egg whites called for on cake mix box
1
box (4-serving size) strawberry-flavored gelatin
1
cup boiling water
1/2
cup cold water
1
box (4-serving size) white chocolate instant pudding and pie filling mix
1/3
cup milk
1
container (8 oz) frozen whipped topping, thawed
1
cup sliced fresh strawberries
1/2
cup fresh blueberries

1
Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Make and bake cake mix as directed on box for 13x9-inch pan. Cool completely in pan, about 1 hour.
2
Pierce cooled cake with fork at 1/2-inch intervals. In medium bowl, stir gelatin and boiling water until dissolved. Stir in cold water. Carefully pour mixture over entire surface of cake. Refrigerate at least 3 hours until serving time.
3
In large bowl, mix pudding mix and milk until well blended. Gently stir in whipped topping. Spread over cake. Arrange strawberries and blueberries on top of cake to look like flag. Store loosely covered in refrigerator.

As posted by **Everything Holiday**



Wouldn't these be great for the 4th of July?

Fourth of July Dessert

http://www.thistlewoodfarms.com/fourth-of-july-dessert

http://365daysofbaking.blogspot.com/2012/06/4th-of-july-jell-o-stars.html

 

Red,White and blue candy topped brownies
http://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/red-white-and-blue-candy-topped-brownies/d22f13ab-e7d0-4200-96ee-0056b9f5bd6d

 

 

http://blog.hwtm.com/2012/06/diy-tutorial-4th-of-july-marshmallow-fireworks-pops/

 

 

1969 crib mattress spring turned American flag with ribbon & glue by Juli from Redhead Can Decorate!
 As posted on DIY Inspired

http://redheadcandecorate.com/4/post/2013/06/crib-mattress-spring-turned-american-flag.html

 

 

 

click link for complete information
http://www.kraftrecipes.com/recipes/firecracker-cupcakes-53449.aspx


Fun Fourth of July Clothespin wreath in Red white and blue - So cute and easy

See more DIY 4th of July projects. http://thegardeningcook.com/fourth-of-july-diy-home-projects/

 

4th of July is almost here and these Red White & Blue Cheesecake Shots would be great for your guests. Find the recipe at...http://shar.es/xIJ2y

 
http://www.foodthoughtsofachefwannabe.com/2013/06/as-american-ascaramel-apple-pie-and.html



http://www.5dollardinners.com/patriotic-pudding-pops-kids-in-the-kitchen/



http://www.thedinnertoast.com/2010/06/fun-4th-desserts/

Uncle Sam Cupcakes

http://ow.ly/mtQgP

 

 

 

 

 

 

Paint a Mason Jar flag!

 

 

 

 

 

 

via~tatertotsandjello

 

 

 

 

 

 

Use a cookie cutter for the star. and scoop a small part out for the blueberry.

 

 

 

Use candies as a filler!

 

Layer berries and whipped topping or your fave fruit dip!




http://inspiredbyfamilymag.com/2013/06/19/simple-summer-dessert-watermelon-rice-krispies/



http://realmomkitchen.com/7351/red-white-n-blue-jello-salad/

4th of July Candy Apples!
 
http://tidymom.net/2011/candy-apples-recipe/

Pretty idea on a table setting.

Patriotic DIY.

Supplies:
1 Straw wreath (keep the plastic wrap on or it will be a mess)
Yarn, in Red,White and Blue and 13 buttons.
... Glue Gun

Wrap the yarn around in red,white until you have the desired stripes. Then wrap the blue. Lastly use the glue gun to glue the stars on and your done. Simple and expensive. Very Festive!!
Idea adapted from the cellardoorstores.blogspot.com

Great way to recycle some old denim jeans. http://thestylesisters.blogspot.com/p/shop_3.htm