When we moved into our current home, we had to wait for a few weeks for the mortgage to close. During that time we wanted to cover the sliding glass door that led out to the patio. Because we didn’t yet own the home, we could not attach anything to the house. So we came up with this idea for covering the windows in a way that was removable. We liked the idea so … [Read more...] about Removable Drapes for Sliding Glass Door
DIY Knife Drawer Divider
Our kitchen drawer full of knives just wasn’t working. We knew that if we used dividers, it would be much more usable. I could have used cereal box cardboard to make the dividers, but I wanted something a little nicer. At Lowes I found a piece of wood that was 2 1/2 inches wide (the same as the drawer height), 4 feet long and 1/4 inch thick. I only needed to cut 2 … [Read more...] about DIY Knife Drawer Divider
How to Clean Build-Up on a Glass Stovetop
By Noreen Doll. For months I had an impossible to remove hard build-up on my glass stovetop. I tried everything I could think of to remove it, and nothing worked. I even used the stuff made specifically for that purpose. Nothing! I had read that you could gently scrape burned on stains off using a razor blade, so I tried that. I was able to get a little off, … [Read more...] about How to Clean Build-Up on a Glass Stovetop
DIY Paper Towel Face Mask
Make your own quick and easy DIY Paper Towel Face Mask. Disclaimer: I have no medical credentials and this is not medical advice. This is merely an idea for making your own face masks. Please use your own judgement when making or wearing this face mask. These are strange and unsettling times - something most of us have never before experienced. We all want to keep … [Read more...] about DIY Paper Towel Face Mask
Sharpie Touch Up Trick
Here’s an easy way to make a project look more professional. We put some hooks in a closet, and the silver colored screws were really obvious and didn’t look very nice. We used a black Sharpie to color the screws and make them match the black hook. It worked very well and looks much nicer. Here are some other ways you can use this touch up … [Read more...] about Sharpie Touch Up Trick
Easy DIY Puzzle Board
We love to work jigsaw puzzles, but it’s sometimes difficult to find a surface large enough for working a puzzle. A dining room table is a nice surface, but often we need to use the table for a meal while the puzzle is still in progress. The puzzle board can be easily moved from one place to another without disturbing the puzzle if it is in the way. And it can … [Read more...] about Easy DIY Puzzle Board
Pimento Cheese with Green Chilis, Gluten Free
I used to love to make grilled pimento cheese sandwiches. Then I couldn’t find the pimento cheese anymore. So I decided to create my own. And since I always have roasted green chilis in my freezer, I decided to try adding those as well. This recipe is simple and can be used so many ways. Ingredients 1 - 8 Ounce Neufchatel or Cream Cheese 1 Cup Sharp Cheddar … [Read more...] about Pimento Cheese with Green Chilis, Gluten Free
Dollar Bill Butterfly
A Dollar Bill Butterfly is a nice shape for many gift giving occasions, and it’s easy to make. Because it is made with 2 dollar bill hearts it would be perfect for Valentine’s Day. The butterfly could be perched on the handle of an Easter basket. Or it could sit on a flower that is part of a bouquet. This butterfly could also sit on the front of an envelope … [Read more...] about Dollar Bill Butterfly
Halloween Cards
Here are 2 fun Halloween cards I made. by Noreen Doll … [Read more...] about Halloween Cards
Back to School Wreath
By Noreen Doll. A Back To School Wreath is a fun decoration to use for the start of the school year. It can be used in the classroom, for a party, or just as a decoration. Materials. School Supplies: eraser, glue stick, pencils, binder clips, scissors, etc. Black Ribbon Alphabet Strip Ribbon Wreath Shape Hot Glue Scissors How to Make a Back … [Read more...] about Back to School Wreath
Corn and Green Chili Casserole, Gluten Free
I love the slightly spiciness of this casserole, which is a moist version of cornbread. Instead of canned diced chilis, I used fresh chilis because we had a 25 pound box of them roasted yesterday, and this is one of the delicious ways we use them. We freeze most of the roasted chilis and use them all year long. This makes either a great side dish or a main … [Read more...] about Corn and Green Chili Casserole, Gluten Free
Summer Hat Style
Here’s how to turn a plain summer hat into a stylish summer hat to match your wardrobe. And it doesn’t cost much to do it. At the end of last summer, Walmart had their summer scarves on clearance. So we bought several of them in colors that match our wardrobes. They also had their summer straw hats on clearance, and we bought 2 different styles. We … [Read more...] about Summer Hat Style
