Crochet Pattern for Order of the Eastern Star Pot Holder

I had an email from Melanie over the holidays asking if I had any tips or advice for cutting hair for family members and your own hair so I put together this guide for those of you that are interested. There’s a lot of information online and I picked the best resources I could find [...] Also See These Tips: Honey Hair Treatment Recipes Tips to Fight Flyaway, Static Hair Homemade Herbal Conditioning Hair Rinse

Cider Vinegar & Herb Infused Vinegars (See Multipurpose Herb Vinegar: Recipe). Watch commercial flavored vinegars for sugar content. Herb Seasoning Shakes (See 2 Tasty Recipes To Shake The Salt Habit, No Salt Seasoning Shake and Salad Seasoning Shake Recipe). Red Pepper Flakes (or powders like cayenne, chili and paprika). Salsa (Watch salt & sugar in commercial brands). Horseradish (Just [...] Also See These Tips: 2 Tasty Recipes To Shake The Salt Habit No Salt Seasoning Shake 10 Tasty Popcorn Seasoning Ideas

I love the beginning of each new year, for me it’s always meant rejuvenation and an opportunity to look at new goals for personal growth and overall life skills that enhance daily life. By the end of the year it’s amazing and uplifting to reflect on all that you’ve accomplished, experienced and added to life [...] Also See These Tips: How To Boost A Car Battery Sharpen Your Frugal Senses: Keep A Wish List

Some fantastic freebies here! Many of the designs shown below are just a sample of what each calendar offers and there’s quite an assortment here to suit everyone’s preferences. You’ll find monthly calendars, year-at-a-glance, desktop cd case calendars and even a wall pocket. Don’t miss the bottom section where I have a lot of resources [...] Also See These Tips: 2009 Calendars: Freebie Printables Buncha Cool Free Printable Calendars + DIY Calendar Projects Seed Packet Printables & Templates {Free}

New Year’s Eve is a big night for parties and if you’re a little apprehensive or nervous about the one you’re going to, here are a few tips and guidelines that can help you have a good time, make a good impression and develop a few social skills while you’re at it. I admit some are [...] Also See These Tips: Party Planning Tips: Maintain a Party File Salt Packed Citrus Shells: DIY Air Freshener Ten Commandments of Human Relations

Thousands of homemakers received poinsettia plants this Christmas. These colorful plants, so fitting in holiday home decorations, sometimes become a problem after Christmas when blooming ends and many times they are thrown out. If you love filling your home with Poinsettias during the holiday season, here’s how you can get another blooming season from them. The poinsettia [...] Also See These Tips: Jade Plant Care & Growing Tips Propagation & Stem Cuttings: How To Christmas Cactus: Houseplant Notes

Tip: You can freeze leftover turkey slices in freezer bags to use within the next month–just make sure you remove all air from the bags. Use the turkey carcass to make soups and stocks. Both can be frozen in sealed containers. Dice the cooked turkey and prepare turkey pies and freeze for future meals Hot turkey sandwiches are [...] Also See These Tips: Happy Thanksgiving & Leftover Turkey Recipes 14 Turkey Leftover Recipes 20 Frugal Kitchen Tips

This is a lovely way to make your home smell warm and inviting. Just fill a pot with water, add your favorite ingredients and simmer all day. This also helps humidify the home a bit. The recipes below are just guidelines, you can use different amounts and mix up ingredients as you like. Experiment to [...] Also See These Tips: Simple Baked Apple Recipes Uses for Citrus Peels Plus Candied Lemon Peel Recipe Vanilla & Cloves Air Freshener Spray – Recipe

Container Ideas Decorative Holiday Cookie Jar Baskets: Wicker, Wire or Plastic Biscuit Tins Cannisters: Glass or Tin Wide Mouth Jars Small Bucket Decorative Holiday Plate or Platter Decorative Holiday Bowl: Ceramic, Glass or Plastic Large Mug or Tea Cup Styrofoam Trays Chip Tubes (like Pringles–good for cookies) Milk Carton: Wash clean and cover with wrapping paper Repurposed Boxes (chocolates, tea, crackers, etc.): Wrap boxes in holiday paper Cellophane Bags DIY [...] Also See These Tips: Creative Container Gardening: Tips & Ideas How To Make A Gift Box From A Cereal Box Magic Boxes: How To