Yep, another one to add to my “Must Make” recipe bookmarks… homemade Lara Bars. Fruits, nuts, and flaxseed, pure healthiness ground and packaged so nicely. Learn to make them HERE at The Pickled Herring.
… Read More ...Homemade Granola
On my to-do list to make: Homemade granola. How yummy does this look? And easy, too. Find the recipe HERE at I Heart Naptime. (Oh, how I miss the naptime in our house.)
… Read More ...Homemade Lucky Charms
And to keep the cereal theme going, how about some homemade, yes, HOMEMADE, Lucky Charms? How clever is that?? Find the how-tos HERE at Cupcake Project. Thanks to Michelle for sending this my way!
… Read More ...DIY Chewing Gum Kit
Now here’s a secret about me: I do NOT like hearing people chew gum. Snapping, bubbles, cracking. Do you not know we can hear you? And that it’s the world’s most annoying sound? But I’ll still share this Make Your Own Chewing Gum Kit because it seems interesting. Just please use it wisely.
… Read More ...Homemade Chocolate Sprinkles
These sprinkles seem so delicious and super easy to make, too. Yep, just added to me “need to try” list. Make your own chocolate sprinkles HERE at BraveTart.
… Read More ...DIY Yogurt
Have you ever made your own yogurt? Who knew it was so simple? Learn to make your own HERE at the Pickled Herring, inspired by the book Home Dairy (which we gave away once upon a time).
… Read More ...Homemade Conversation Hearts Recipe
Have you ever even thought to make homemade conversation heart candies ? The addition of Sprite in these is pure genius, too. Find the recipe HERE at Serious Eats, courtesy of Brave Tart.
… Read More ...“Mixie Sticks” for a Hot Cocoa Bar
This “mixie sticks” invention is such a fantastic spin on do-it-yourself Pixie Stix: Colorful paper straws filled with flavored sugars perfect for mixing in hot cocoa. Yum. Find the how-tos HERE at Tradewind Tiaras.
… Read More ...Cake in a Mug
Insta-homemade-cake? How so very last-minute perfect. Find the recipe HERE at Serious Eats, courtesy of the ever-clever CakeSpy.
Looking for more recipes for mug cakes? Check out our favorite mug cake recipe book for making the best mug cakes.
… Read More ...DIY Energy Bars
Seems a bit more complicated and requires a lot of ingredients, but at least you have total control over these packs of energy. Find a bunch of recipes for making your own energy bars HERE at Chow.
… Read More ...Some Homemade Food Gift Guides
A few roundups from the magazines for ya’, all homemade food gifts…
1. Some spiced rum, homemade hot sauce, lemon digestif and the like at Chow.
2. Infused vodka, mixed nuts, granola and more at Real Simple. (Photo the infused vodka.)
3. Martha never disappoints. Gingersnap palmiers, drink mixers, olives with fennel seeds and other fancy things.
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DIY Tea Gift
I’m always on the hunt for DIY gifts that fit the people I know… Make your own calming tea and find links to packaging supplies HERE at Country Living.
… Read More ...Homemade Pumpkin Twinkies
And speaking of Confessions of a Cookbook Queen, not only are these homemade Twinkies, but these are homemade pumpkin Twinkies with cream cheese marshmallow filling. Nothing says Thanksgiving like homemade pumpkin Twinkies with cream cheese marshmallow filling. Find the recipe HERE at Confessions of a Cookbook Queen.
… Read More ...DIY Rock Candy
Next up, courtesy of Pinterest: Homemade Rock Candy. Find the how-tos HERE at Gluesticks.
… Read More ...DIY Royal Icing Candy Eyes
You know how I keep saying eyes are everywhere this Halloween? (here and here and here) Even I bought that pack of candy eyes at the craft store and went nuts. (here and here and here and here) Well, learn to make your own candy eyes with royal icing HERE at How Does She?.
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