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Washi Tape Kitchen Utensils: Easy Homemade Gift

Washi Tape Kitchen Utensils are an easy homemade gift you can make in just a few minutes with pretty results. Also a great little craft project to do before a party. Use washi tape in colors that coordinate with your event decor to dress up inexpensive utensils and simple toss them out after the party is over. Now these washi tape wrapped kitchen utensils are not something you will be popping in the dishwasher. They are a decorative yet usable item for the kitchen, and should be Continue Reading

The Trick to Making the Perfect Cup of Instant Coffee is Crazy Simple!

This post brought to you by Folgers. The content and opinions expressed below are that of Mom Foodie. Sometimes we just need a quick pick-me-up, but don't want to spend the time and effort to brew a pot of coffee or run to the local coffee shop. That is when instant coffee can really come to the rescue. With this easy trick that makes your cup of instant coffee the best it can be you won't miss brewing. It's something that only takes a couple extra seconds to do, so I thought I would Continue Reading

Watering Can Flower Arrangement: Easy DIY Mother's Day Gift

A Watering Can Flower Arrangement is perfect for spring and makes a wonderful DIY Mother's Day Gift. I have purposely kept this easy project as simple as possible, so that even kids can make it themselves. Of course, younger ones will need a bit of adult help. Making the DIY Watering Can Flower Arrangement As I mentioned above, this is a crazy easy project. All you need is: a watering can (don't even worry if it leaks) wet floral foam (also referred to as Oasis) flowers Continue Reading

Tuna, Tomato and Basil Grilled Potato Planks | Easy Gluten-free Appetizer Recipe

Tuna, Tomato and Basil Grilled Potato Planks is an easy gluten free appetizer recipe, which would work well as a light lunch or snack as well. It is also dairy free, so the recipe fits with a GFCF (gluten free, casein free) eating plan. Making Tuna Tomato Grilled Potato Appetizers I make potatoes like this on the grill a lot in the summer. The potatoes themselves make an excellent side dish for most any summer meal. The use of these grilled potato planks as the base of a gluten free Continue Reading

Recycling Bin Garden: A Simple Project

Recycling a no longer used recycle bin into a small organic garden may just be the most apropos repurpose ever. Though simple it was one of my favorite Earth Day projects that we have done. My daughter's pride and excitement that she is growing tomatoes has a lot to do with that. Easy Steps to Repurpose Recycling Bin into Garden In my town and much of the surrounding area, recycling bins have been replaced by large recycling cans that need to be picked up less frequently. I still use one of Continue Reading

Pastel Chocolate Rice Krispies Bars: No Bake Spring Treats

Want to make some fun and easy Easter treats that will look pretty on your table? Try these Pastel Chocolate Rice Krispies® Bars. All you need are two ingredients (and some sprinkles if you like), and a microwave. No baking required! This post is sponsored by Rice Krispies®. What are Pastel Chocolate Rice Krispies® Bars? If a Rice Krispies® treat married a chocolate bar, this would be their baby in her Easter outfit. The bars are nice and chunky, but rather than using butter and Continue Reading