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Father’s Day Breakfast Cake!

Photo and directions courtesy of Savory Sweet Life Want to make something special for Father’s day but can’t choose between sweet or savory? Or maybe you already plan to cook all his favorite breakfast foods, [read more]

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DIY for Dads!

Photo courtesy of Someecards Sure, a tie is nice, but if the Father in your life already had a closet full of them, why not take his least favorite and turn it into something awesome, like [read more]

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Roll Up Your Bacon!

We first heard about “meat glue” from foodie friends at Momofukufor2, who used it to make the sleekest looking BLT in history! Finally, a way to get the perfect amount of B, L, and T [read more]

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Chocolate Grad Caps!

Photos and recipe courtesy of Bakerella ‘Tis the season for graduations! Chances are you probably know quite a few people finishing up school and embarking on the next phase of life these few weeks. Traditional [read more]

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Go Nuts For Donuts!

Photo and recipe courtesy of The Caramel Cookie Who doesn’t like a pillowy donut with a coconut cream filling, and topped with even more frosting? Now you can enjoy them from your very own kitchen, [read more]

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DIY Wild Violet Centerpieces

Photo and instructions courtesy of Design*Sponge Sometimes less is more, and simplicity is best. It would be such a hassle to restock your home with expensive, flower shop specimens when these beautiful wild violets from [read more]

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Save Your Pretty Buttons!

Photo and instructions courtesy of Obstinate Pursuit Pick those long-forgotten buttons out of the craft box and turn them into a piece of jewelry!If you’re a crafster, you probably collect your share of cute buttons [read more]

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Mother’s Day Strawberry Shortcakes

Photo and recipe courtesy of Kimberly Belle These bite-size strawberry shortcakes are the perfect celebration of Mother’s Day and sunny celebrations! Once the season’s first berries start popping up at farmers’ markets, it’ll be difficult [read more]

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Mother’s Day Breakfast Waffles

Photo and recipe courtesy of Disgustingly Good Need an unforgettable Mother’s Day breakfast idea? Make two courses in one with these cute and creative whole wheat waffles and eggs on a waffle iron! Alternate between bites [read more]

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Homemade Rose Lotion for Her!

Photo and instructions courtesy of Design*Sponge This homemade lotion moisturizes your skin after all those winter months, and brings you fragrance of a thousand roses at the same time! Perfect for a Mother’s Day present, [read more]

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Tickled Pink Cocktails!

Strawberries and roses infuse these pretty in pink cocktails that are perfect for Mother’s Day! Paired either with brunch or a night out, they’re light and tasty enough for any event! Rose Petal Martini Ingredients [read more]

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Beautiful Bookplates for Mom!

Photo and directions courtesy of Design*Sponge These whimsical bookplates make a great gift for bibliophiles, especially if you take an extra few minutes to paste it into a special book! Pretty and practical, they are [read more]

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Four Ideas for Mother’s Day!

Photo courtesy of CEO Sydney Every day is an opportunity to thank the moms in your life for their hard-work, unwavering character, and unconditional love! On Mother’s Day though, you get a whole day to [read more]

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Have You Hugged A Tree Today?

Photo Courtesy of Jellybeans Arbor Day’s just around the corner, but you still have four days to plan something special for this 135 year old holiday! What we love is that it’s all about being [read more]

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Save a Trip to the Spa!

Has spring cleaning – or the idea of it – been stressing you out? Kill two birds with one stone by making this sea salt body scrub! The natural minerals will exfoliate dry skin and [read more]

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Sweet Tweets

Photo and instructions courtesy of Poppy Talk Notice all the new baby birds chirping outside yet? Whether you’re bathing in sunshine or it’s still feeling like a popsicle, these felt birds will brighten any room [read more]

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The Cutest Cakes in the World!

Photo courtesy of Baker’s Royale What says Springtime better than flower cakes in pastel colors? Bring them to an Easter party, a picnic, or to the office for a reminder of new grass and sprouting [read more]

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Happy Passover! Pass the Matzo Ball!

Photo and recipe courtesy of Cook, Shoot, Eat   As one of the most widely observed Jewish holidays (Yom Tov), Passover is observed as a time to contemplate the endurance the Hebrews’ escape from enslavement [read more]

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A Great Green DIY Air Freshener!

Photo and directions courtesy of Design*Sponge This cute mini-project is not only green for the environment, but appropriate for St. Patrick’s day! Fill your room or car with the natural smell of flowers or pine [read more]

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Homemade Ricotta in Two Steps!

Photo and recipe courtesy of All Our Fingers in the Pie It seems like everywhere we look, cooks are trying their hand at homemade cheese. Some recipes are so simple, like this ricotta, that they [read more]

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DIY Rubber Lace Coasters

photo and instructions courtesy of Design*Sponge Turn those rubber foam drawer linings into artsy coasters for your coffee table with just a few materials! These are faster and easier to make than your morning cup [read more]