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MADE IN AMERICA!

12/30/2015

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Make it YOUR New Years resolution to buy PRODUCTS MADE IN THE USA! It can be hard, but the least you can do is try. Especially when it comes to the big ticket items bought only once every 5-10 years like appliances and furniture.  This was one of our resolutions for 2015, and I am proud to say, "We did it!"  Check out Our Top 4 Made in the USA Buys of 2015.

WHAT DOES THE LAW STATE ABOUT WHERE A PRODUCT IS MADE?
Any product (not food) sold in the United States must say exactly where it is made.  So if  you look closely enough, a product should state, "Made in the USA, Made in Mexico, Made in China, etc." somewhere on the packaging.  Just having a picture of an American Flag, or calling itself American, or using the name United States, or a picture of the USA or anything of the sort DOES NOT MEAN IT IS MADE IN AMERICA.  In fact, this is the perfect scam!  They hope you are making the assumption from the name or the picture that it is made in America because if you looked any closer (and actually read what it says) you would realize it is NOT!
It is getting harder and harder to buy items 100% made in the USA, but we can at least do our best to try!
MADE IN AMERICA - EITHER QUALIFIED OR UNQUALIFIED
  • If it is qualified, then the manufacturer must tell the story.  For example: We recently purchased a Lazy-Boy Sofa, Chair, and Ottoman for our living room.  We were told it was made in the USA which for us was the clincher. When we looked online, the furniture was labeled Made in AMERICA under the description, but it also went on to say, "WITH US & IMPORTED PARTS."  They explained that it was made from parts that were also from other countries.  Another recent example is Frigidaire.  This past year we purchased several Frigidaire appliances all of which included a sticker that said "designed, engineered and assembled in the U.S.A." ​So basically, when the sticker or label states that it is American Made, or Made in the USA and it is qualified, the manufacturer provides specifics with respect to exactly what part is or is not American made. 
  • ​If it is unqualified, then one can assume that either all, or nearly all, of the parts used to make it are made in America.  In other words, some small amount or insignificant part may be made elsewhere, but they don't have to state it.  However, they will be expected to prove their claim if challenged and large fines will be applied if they do not meet specific criteria.
CLEAR LABELING EXAMPLES:
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Clearly states that it is Made in USA!
UNCLEAR or​ FALSE LABELING EXAMPLES:
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Displays American Flag, but DOES NOT state Made in USA.
HOW TO KNOW FOR SURE:
  • Read labels carefully.  DO NOT JUST LOOK AT PICTURES OR COMPANY NAMES.  Make sure it clearly states "Made in America" or "Made in the USA."  
  • Consult websites that name companies making products in the U.S..  My favorite is usalovelist.com because you can search it pretty easily.    A few others you can also use are americansworking.com, madeinamericaforever.com, madeinusa.org.
CLICK HERE TO VIEW OUR FULL MADE IN THE USA PLAYLIST ON YOUTUBE!
Check out our MADE IN AMERICA Pinterest Board for more brands and items that are proudly MADE IN THE USA!
Thank you for visiting!
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SOURCES:
http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/magazine/2013/02/made-in-america/index.htm
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Crochet Duck Lovey Blanket

12/16/2015

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This lovey blanket was super, super, simple! 
Many of you already know, but for anyone new, please note that I have poor pattern writing skills....for some reason it just never clicked with me.  For this reason I supplement with links to video tutorials  that can be watched on tube. However, note that the stitches are all pretty basic and if you have crochet skills you should be fine.  I just make these up and write them down as I go, so there really is no right or wrong.  as long as it looks good when you're done, who cares?  A child will love it no matter what :-)

​Please remember to feel free to contact me with any questions!

Supplies Needed:
  • *Qty. 3  Yellow 2.5 oz. skeins of Lily Sugar'n Cream 100% cotton 4 ply yarn
  • *Black 100% cotton Lily Sugar'n Cream 100% cotton 4 ply yarn (about 1 yard)
  • *Qty. 1 Tangerine 2.5 oz. skein Lily Sugar'n Cream 100% cotton 4 ply yarn
  • Crochet Hook size 7 (4.5 mm) (click picture to right for affiliate link).
  • Cotton or Poly Stuffing for head, eyes, and arms
  • Yarn Needle

*Best price I can find for the Sugar'n Cream yarn is $1.99 for a 2.5 oz skein at Michaels Craft Stores.  Even better if you print out and use their coupons each week - I print two coupons and bring my husband  (They almost always have a 40% or 50% off one regular priced item!).
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Make the Head:
(I strongly suggest reading all the directions first and then watching the video tutorial if this is your first time making a ball shape).
  • Round 1: Start with a magic circle with 6 single crochets. 
  • Round 2: Single crochet two stitches around in each of the 6 original single crochet stitches. (at this point you should basically have a circle).  Place a marker at your last stitch.
  • Round 3: Do one single crochet in the first stitch, then two in the next, then one in the next, and then 2.  Complete the pattern around.
  • Round 4: Do one single crochet in the next two stitches, then two single crochets in the third, then one sc in each of the next two, then 2 sc in the next one. Repeat pattern around until you come to the marker.
  • Round 5: 3 sc, then two sc in one, 3 sc, then two sc in one (repeat around to marker)
  • Rounds 6 - 8: Basically with each round, you will increase the the number of single crochets in each stitch by one, then do two in one stitch, then repeat the same number of sc again.  You can continue the pattern by adding rounds and increasing the sc by one each time until the bottom of the head is the size that you want. By the 8th round you should be doing 6 sc in a row, then 2 sc in one stitch and repeating that pattern all the way around  to the marker.
  • Rounds 9 - 13: single crochet in each stitch around without increasing.
  • ​Round 14 to end: Start decreasing by one for each round as follows: sc 6 stitches, then do a double decrease stitch (see video) and continue around to marker, next round do 5 sc., then a double decrease stitch and continue pattern around to marker.  You will then do a round of 4 sc 1 dd, then a round of 3 sc 1 dd, and 2 etc. Before you finish be sure to fill it with stuffing.  Lastly, using the yarn needle, thread the yarn around the remaining hole and pull tightly closed.
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Make the Beak:
  • Chain 6
  • Round 1: sc in the 2nd stitch from hook and continue sc completely around both sides doing 2 stitches in 1 at each end for a total of 12 stitches around.  
  • Round 2: continue sc completely around.
  • Rounds 3 - 4: sc around, but decrease by 1 each time around. 
  • Sew beak onto face using yarn needle.
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Sew on Eyes:
  • ​Using black yarn and the yarn needle, double the yarn and embroider eyes on using three stitches each.  
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Make the Wings:
  • Chain 11
  • Round 1: sc in the second stitch from hook,  and 1 sc in each of next 8 chains.   In the 10th stitch, do two single crochets, then 1 sc in each of the next 9, and do an extra single crochet in the first original stitch.  Total of 22 single crochets around the chain.  Note: you are crocheting on each side of the chain.  
  • Rounds 2 - 9: place marker and continue sc around.
  • Rounds 10 - 20: Decrease each row by 2 stitches (one on each side).  You should end with about 10 stitches total around. 
  • Keep flat – no stuffing.  
  • Sew onto bottom of head using matching color yarn.
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Make the Blanket:
This is a basic granny square blanket with 5 corners instead of 4 and 14 rows with the last row in the edging color, one row of single crochet and the chain edge.  If my directions are confusing, check out this granny square video tutorial.  My pattern just adds an extra corner,  but is done pretty much the same!

The final blanket is approximately 18" x 18".
  • Chain 5 and connect to create a loop.
  • Row 1: chain 3 and double crochet 2 stitches, chain 3, double crochet 3 stitches, chain 3, double crochet 3 stitches, chain 3 and double crochet 3 stitches, chain 3, double crochet 3, chain 3 and connect into the loop created by the first (original) stitch around. 
  • Row 2: chain 4 and skip the tops of the three dc (double crochet) to dc into the corner space created by the 3 single chain stitches.  Double crochet 3 total stitches into that space, chain 1, then double crochet 3 more stitches into the same corner space, chain 1 and dc 3 stitches into the next corner space, chain 3, and dc 3 more times into the same corner.  Continue around the same, but on the last corner, do 3 dc, 3 chains, and then only two dc (the original 4 chains will count as the last dc) and then slip stitch to connect to original 4 chains.  NOTE: every other row will begin and end this way.
  • Row 3: chain 3 then dc two more times into space, chain 1, then do 3 dc in the corner, chain 3, then 3 dc into same corner, chain 1, 3 dc in space, chain 1, then 3 dc in corner, chain 3, then 3 more dc in same corner and continue around the same.  Chain one after last corner and use a slip stitch to connect to original 3 chains.  NOTE: every other row will begin and end this way.
  • Rows 4 - 13: continue repeating rows 2 and 3.  Remember, all corners get 3 dc, 3 c, and 3 dc.  Straight runs only get 1 c in between the 3 dc's.
  • Row 14: done the same as row 3, but switch colors!
  • Row 15: chain 4, skip 2 and sc in 3rd stitch.  Repeat pattern all the way around and slip stitch to connect at end.
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Finishing:
  • Sew head onto the center of the blanket.
  • Finish by using yarn needle to weave in all loose ends.
  • Lovey blanket can be washed and dried on delicate cycle.
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Check out the our other FREE crochet patterns here!

Also check out the many crochet project patterns on our Pinterest Boards Crochet ONLY and Crochet for the Kids!
NEW PATTERNS COMING SOON:
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DINOSAUR LOVEY
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ELEPHANT LOVEY
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FROG LOVEY
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​Sincerely,

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DIY CHRISTMAS STOCKINGS

12/13/2015

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This year I needed to add to our Christmas Stockings.  We have had the same ones now for about 10 years, but I needed to add a new person this year (my daughters boyfriend).  The problem is I  actually have a fireplace that they get hung by every year so I want them to look really nice.  I am picky and those basic red and white faux fur stockings just don't cut it for me.

My first inclination was to find the same ones I already had.  Of course it didn't take long to realize that they don't make them anymore.  I really shouldn't have been surprised....so then I thought maybe something similar?  And again it didn't take long to realize that was also not happening.  Nothing was similar enough...the one 'new' stocking would stand out like a sore thumb (I am picky!).  What to do, what to do.....

Finally I decided I would have to start from scratch and buy all new stockings.  OK, no biggie.  I must be able to find something I like......that is until I saw the prices!  What I actually liked started at about $12.99 each!  Multiply that by the seven (Yes 7!) and well, you get the picture.  This was definitely NOT happening!

What now?  Well, the only idea left to me: make them myself!  This turned out to be the best idea because every stocking is different, yet they all match just enough to look great hanging on the mantle!  I can also make more over the years as our family continues to grow!  Best of all, I can take pride in my accomplishment as I sit on the couch and admire them as they hang by my fireplace this year and every year to come :-)

To make all seven took about 15 hours (that included a lot of breaks!).  It also required a few skills: sewing (by hand or machine), crocheting, and using the computer to create iron on transfers.  
 Check out our video how to or see the written instructions below :-)
Supplies:
  • Canvas (4x 12 drop cloth at Harbor Freight is $8.99 and get 20% off!)
  • ​100% Cotton Lily Sugar'n Cream Yarn in red, green, and off white (3 skeins can make 3 stocking tops)
  • Size 7 (4.5 mm) crochet hook
  • scissors
  • yarn needle
  • sewing machine (or hand stitch using needle)
  • off white thread 
  • straight pins
  • template (made out of paper grocery bag)
  • awl (for punching holes into canvas)
  • computer connected to printer with color ink
  • iron
  • Avery Light Fabric Transfer Sheets (affiliate link)
Directions:
The first thing I did was create a stocking template.  I did this by tracing a stocking I already had onto an opened paper grocery bag.  I added a quarter inch extra around the outside for sewing and cut it out.  The finished stockings are approximately 17" long (top to bottom), the foot is 10" wide, and the top is about 7" wide. 
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Material is doubled so every trace is one complete stocking.
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This shows one cut stocking next to the paper bag template.
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I cut out all seven and then used a sewing machine to stitch them together.
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The stocking on the right is sewn. Note that the top is NOT sewn or hemmed.
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Fold about 3/4" of the top inside and iron flat. Also iron the entire stocking.
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I used an awl to punch holes every quarter inch through two layers (it also goes through the layer you folded in and ironed).
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It works best if you punch a hole, then single crochet in it, then punch another hole, crochet a stitch, etc.
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Single crochet (loosely) completely around.
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Crochet rows around until the rim is 5" wide. I used combinations of the following stitches: single crochet, sc front loop, and double crochet cross over.
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I finished the edge with the following trim: chain 6, sc, chain 6 repeated all the way around. and then folded the entire brim over the outside of the stocking.
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I connected a ten chain stitch crocheted loop to hang the stocking from. It is attached to the heel side of the stocking.
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Then I created the names on the computer. I used font type "monotype corsiva" size 350 for the first letter with a green line and red fill. The rest of the name was the same font size 50, without the green line.
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The names MUST BE PRINTED BACKWARDS so they iron on in the correct direction. Follow iron on directions carefully! Corners are especially important.
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Some of the finished stockings...
Here is a quick slideshow of the seven different crochet tops I made.  Note that you can make the tops any way you want and in any colors or combinations of colors!
Below is a FREE .docx file that you can download, copy, paste, and change as needed depending upon the name (or names) you want to make.  JUST REMEMBER THAT YOU MUST PRINT IT BACKWARDS.  

Heres  how I Printed Backwards:
On my macbook pro I was able to do this in the printer settings by going to "print", then under "copies and pages" choosing "layout" and then checking the box "flip horizontally."  Print a test page first!  Most printers have this option not matter what computer you are using.  Note that some of them call it a mirror image instead :-)
DOWNLOAD MS WORD .docx FILE FOR NAME template THAT YOU CAN EDIT
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"FAKED" BAKED ZITI & ZUCCHINI PIE

12/11/2015

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I just love baked foods in the winter.  They are just so comforting.  Not only does the oven make the house feel toasty warm, but you get a great cooking smell throughout!

Notice that my "Faked" Ziti is in a metal tin?  Thats because I usually make several at one time and freeze them for a quick and easy, ready to go meal in the winter.  Just defrost and cook  - my kind of weeknight/work-night meal!

The zucchini recipe is actually from a work friend (thanks Andrea!).  It is now one of my husbands favorites to make due to it's simplicity and its delicious taste.  He has also changed it up and swapped out the zucchini for broccoli and or cauliflower.  Last time he even added some chopped ham!  Yum!  The only limitations are your imagination...

You can click on the recipes or use the button below to download the pdf file  and print one sheet of  8 1/2 x 11 cardstock paper.  Then cut out each of the 4 x 6 inch recipe cards.  They always come two recipes per sheet in an effort to not waste paper! 

Visit my Recipes Page to print out previous recipes (pdf files) or to download a FREE 4 x 6 Recipe Card Template (.dox file) for your own recipes! You can also check out my past Recipe Blog Posts here!

Enjoy!
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download the pdf file for the two recipes here!
FYI: there are always two recipes because I do not want to waste paper!
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GREAT GIFT IDEAS $15 and UNDER

12/5/2015

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Hate shopping?  Clueless about what to give someone this year?  Tired of giving boring gift cards?  Want to give a gift that is a little more creative but doesn't take a lot of time to do?  Are you on a budget or limited to a certain amount of money? Here are some great ideas that would even be great for the FAMILY, FRIEND, OR OFFICE GRAB BAG!  The best part is....I've done most of the work for you!

​ All links below are affiliate links with Amazon. All shown prices are subject to change as many, if not all, are currently on sale for the holidays!  Many of them can also be purchased elsewhere for better prices so always shop around, however I personally can not beat the convenience of shopping online!  Be sure that you are also shopping through EBATES (sometimes there is cash back on Amazon) and that you are getting FREE SHIPPING if available.  If I am not getting items shipped for free, then I am not buying!  But thats just me....

1. FOUR Movies and Snacks
  • Buy a 4 Film Favorites Movie (that is what you will search for on Amazon or elsewhere). They range from $5.99 and up.  Make sure to choose one that leaves a few extra dollars so  you can add in a few boxes of candy or treats from the dollar store!  You can choose the genre too: comedy, suspense, action, horror, sic-fi, love, etc.  depending upon the people who will be participating in the grab bag :-)
  • Here are a few I found:
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Eddie Murphy Collection - $7.50
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Romantic Comedies Collection - $6.92
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Brad Pitt Movies Collection - $5.96

2. Not Just a Mug!
  • Why not buy a mug thats fun?  There are a lot of creative mugs out there, you just have to know where to look!  The mugs below have pictures that change after hot liquid is added!  Once you find an awesome mug, fill it with candy, some packages of hot chocolate, or even some bags of tea.  Depending upon the cost of the mug, you can fill it up with lots of fun things.  
  • Don't want to fill it with any of that?  Then add a gift card to Dunkin' Donuts or Starbucks!
  • Here are some fun mugs I found:
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Changes when you add hot liquid! Cost $7.82
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Add hot liquid and the stars turn into the American Flag! $11.99
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Heart changes with hot liquid! $7.99

3. Reusable Handwarmers and Gloves
  • Buy a set of reusable hand warmers that can be recharged by boiling over and over again.  Pair it up with an inexpensive set of magic stretch gloves!  These gloves fit anyone, any size, any gender!
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Reusable Handwarmers - $8.49
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Stretch Gloves - One size fits all - $2.99

4. Key Chain and​ USB Charger Combo
  • Pair a USB charger that works with both Apple and Android with an interesting key ring!  If you do a purse, fill it with a note and some change or put a fun picture or saying in a photo key chain! Use your imagination....
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High Output 4 amp dual USB Charger - $7.49
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Leather Key Chain Change Purse - $6.53
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Snap in Photo Key Chain - $5.25
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7-in-One Multi-tool Key Ring - $5.10

5. A Flask and a 'little something' to go with it!
  • Buy a flask and either a small bottle of 'something' to go with it or a gift card to the local beverage store!  You can choose from a plastic flask similar to the ones issued to pilots in the military, or a stainless steel one.  I like the plastic ones because they are unbreakable, lightweight, will not corrode or leak through seams, and can pass through a metal detector! The plastic one also has better reviews!
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SportFlask- fishing, skiing and carrying flask- 16oz Military pilot issue - $6.99
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Top Shelf Flasks Stainless Steel Hip Flask , 8oz, Black - $6.16

6. Infusion Water Bottle with Fresh Fruit!
  • These new water bottles are all the craze!  Make it an even better gift by adding a few pieces of fresh fruit to the gift!  To make it more fun add a small bag that includes one apple, one orange, and a few grapes!  Or make it up of any fruit available at the time!  You can choose a top or bottom loading!
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Infuser Water Bottle-Carabiner-Insulative Neoprene Sleeve-Flip-Top Lid-Color Options-24 oz - $9.97
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YEAR END SALE!! AquaFrut Large 32oz, BPA-Free, Flip Top Lid w Drinking Spout,Made of Tritan. Infusion Recipe eBook Included - $10.99
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YEAR END SALE!! Bottom Loading, BPA Free Tritan Plastic- Leak Proof - 24oz - Infusion Recipe eBook Included - $10.99

7. For Wine Lovers...
  • Of course this is not enough money to get a good bottle of wine, however you can easily purchase a corkscrew and/or wine stopper or Wine Aerator Spout!  You can add some cheese and crackers to make it more fun!
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DRAGONN Luxury Corkscrew and Wine Stopper Set - $6.99
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Luxury Wine Aerator Spout Pourer - w/Travel Carry Case - $9.95
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OXO SteeL Wine Stopper and Pourer - $9.99
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Corkcicle Classic Wine Chiller, Cork - $9.89

8. Stress Relievers....
  • ​Adult Coloring Books are the new craze....
  • Stress Balls - some are even scented for additional stress relief!
  • Pair with each other or add some Yogi Stress relief tea...  
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Adult Coloring Book: Stress Relieving Animal Designs Paperback – April 12, 2015 - $8.76
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Joyful Designs Adult Coloring Book (31 stress-relieving designs) (Studio) - $7.99
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Isoflex Stress Relief (Colors may vary) - $5.55
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Engage Multiple Senses for Maximum Relief (Choose from 3 scents) - $10.99
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Honey Lavender Stress Relief Tea, 16 Tea Bags - $3.32

9.  For the Kitchen....
  • Doesn't everyone have difficulty opening jars and bottles and other containers sometimes?  This awesome 5 in 1 tool solves that problem!  Add some other simple, and even fun, accessories, and BOOM, gift is done!
  • Other ideas are pot holders and towels!  Just be creative and have some imagination....
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5 in 1 Multi Kitchen Tool - $9.95
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Silicone Heat Resistant Glove Pot Holder (Random Color) - $2.87
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Kitchen Towel - $2.99

10. Garden Lovers....
  • For the avid gardener there are lots of ideas!  I recommend staying away from buying tool sets unless you want to spend more money....a good gardener really needs quality tools and the set will not be quality if it is under $15.  However, if it is a single tool, or other accessories, then go for it!  
  • Add some packages of Heirloom seeds too!  My favorite (and easiest) to grow is stringbeans!
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Fiskars Garden Bucket Caddy, Bucket Not Included - $9.69
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Bamboo Work & Gardening Gloves for Women & Men - $8.99
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Fiskars Traditional Bypass Pruning Shears - $9.86
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Fiskars Softouch Weeder - $5.49
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Kentucky Wonder Pole Bean - Heirloom Seeds - $4.20

BONUS IDEA:
For the Birds...
  • Give a bird feeder and add some seed!  You don't have to give the whole bag of seed either, just give the bird feeder filled and ready to go!
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Holly Berry Gilded Chalet Wild Bird Feeder - $8.99
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Birdscapes Clear Window Feeder - $7.74
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Wild Bird Food 10-Pound Bag - $4.98
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Deluxe Treat Blend, 4-Pound Bag - $5.98

OTHER IDEAS TO SEARCH ON YOUR OWN:
  • For the dog lover...Picture frame for a pet and maybe some treats to make home made!  Or just stay with a dog theme....
  • For the Comedian....buy comedic gifts like whoopee cushions, funny t-shirts, etc.
  • For the Happy Couple ... buy couples gifts like matching t-shirts, mugs, and wine glasses.  Pair it with something that goes along like wine or a gift card.

Be creative and have some fun!
Hope this post helps you do your holiday shopping this year ;-)

Thanks for visiting!

Sincerely,
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REUSABLE HAND-WARMERS

12/2/2015

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They aren't just for your hands!  These reusable warmers have a multitude of uses you may not have thought of!  There is a FREE printable for iron on transfer paper at the bottom of the post:-)

I recently purchased these really awesome 'hand' warmers on Amazon.  What makes them awesome is that they can be reused over, and over again.  Of course the minute I received them we had to activate one of them to see how hot it got.  Guess what....it got HOT!  Then of course we had to see how easy they were to 're-sest.'  It was amazing... a hand-warmer that did not need to be thrown out after one use!  ​
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This offer is 6 for $29.99, or $4.99 each. Click on the picture for affiliate link.
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This offer is 8 for $29.99, or $3.75 each.  Note that it comes with two different types (I did not purchase the round ones).  Click on the picture for affiliate link.
There are other offers available, however these are the most cost effective.

Yes, they are more expensive, but you need to think about how many uses you will get out of them!

The only downfall....they only stay warm for about an hour or so.  Not a very long time compared to the disposable versions.  However, depending upon what you will be using them for, they are perfect!  


A list of great uses:
  • ​Keep hands warm at kids outdoor sports.  
  • Keep hands warm at any winter outdoor events.
  • Keep body warm at any outdoor events.
  • Heat up sheets before bed.
  • Heat up a sleeping bag before bed time.
  • Keep a bottle of water from freezing.
  • Keep in  an emergency kit in case of hypothermia, car stuck in snow, etc..
  • In an emergency they can be used to help heat up fuel lines to start a diesel engine in extreme cold.
  • Use to heat up sore muscles.

All of these uses only require a short amount of heating time so these reusable warmers are perfect!
Recharging them is so simple too!  Just boil in a steamer basket (water over steamer basket though) for about 12 - 15 minutes.  I found it easier to just boil for the full 15 minutes to make sure all the crystals are liquified.  The first time I did it I didn't wait long enough and after they cooled I realized there were already crystals inside.  You do not want this because they could crystallize at any time rather than when you need them.  
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Submerge steamer basket in water and bring to a boil.
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The warmers turn into a solid after they are used.
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Boil for a full 12 -15 minutes.
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Remove them and inspect for any crystals. If crystals remain, then boil longer. Allow to cool fully.
Make them into a gift!
I decided that these were so awesome I would turn them into a gift for the holidays.  I already had these little canvas pouches I had purchased on clearance and the warmers fit in perfectly!  All I needed was something to make the the canvas pouches a little more fun so I added an iron on transfer I made.  

​I can't find the same pouches anywhere but you can either make your own or buy something similar.
​Oriental Trading sells a drawstring canvas pouch that might work:
http://www.orientaltrading.com/drawstring-bags-with-bright-trim-a2-14_121-11-0.fltr?xsaleSku=48/4055
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Available at Oriental Trading for $10.75 per dozen.
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The transfers had to be printed backwards.
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Cut out around the transfer.
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Iron on as per directions.
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Each bag holds two warmers! One for each hand or two for whatever other uses they want!
Click on the button below to download the pdf file.  Note it is already backwards so there is no need to change it before printing!
click here to DOWNLOAD PDF FILE.   NOTE THAT IT IS ALREADY BACKWARDS!
This is the transfer paper I used to make this.  Click on the picture for affiliate link. 
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