For a fun, lazy morning, make homemade donuts with the kids. 3 cans of canned biscuits without butter bits (cheapest and plain are the best), and hot grease (I use half vegetable oil and olive oil). Pop the biscuits out of the can and cut …
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Baked Goods for Giving
Chips Galore Cookies Place the ingredients in a large glass container. Add a beautiful bow or Christmas fabric topper and the recipe card. First layer: 1 cup sugar, 2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon salt. Second layer: 1 cup old-fashioned oats …
Caramel Apples
Let neighbors and friends know what a blessing they are to you with a decadent caramel apple. Sold in stores for $10 or more, they are quite inexpensive to make–only about $1.50 each. Best of all–no cooking is required! The key to making the apples …
Natural Centerpieces
Don’t overlook the beauty of natural elements to create stunning centerpieces. The table of above was made using elements found outside free of charge. Photo by Loi Palmer.
Designer Placemats
Loi Palmer With just five, six-inch straight stitches you can make these functional place mats. Materials needed: tea towel, 34-inch ribbon, sewing machine. Fold the end of the tea towel up to form a six-inch pocket. Stitch along the edges. Stitch a three-inch pocket on …