Who says fortune cookies have to be limited to just takeout? If you’ve never made them, they’re easier than you might think, and the kids really go for them. With this recipe and some fun sprinkles, fortune cookies can be an entertaining treat for a Halloween party, or any time you feel like it!
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Well, there’s no doubt about it. Fruit fly season is upon us. No open bowl of fruit or glass of red wine is safe from those pesky little critters, who seem to multiply within the hour and can make a real nuisance of themselves. But this year, I’m armed and ready. Here’s how I combat the problem, and how you can to!
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Question: How does one get a Pottery Barn roman shade without paying Pottery Barn roman shade prices? Well, I’m glad you asked! Read on to find out.
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If you’ve never had one of the Girl Scout Samoa cookies (also previously known as Caramel deLites), you’re missing out on one of life’s truest pleasures. This cake version by Cat Tan scores high marks from its presentation to the last bite.
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If you have a cutting machine, then you’ve probably needed transfer paper at one time or another. Here’s a cost-effective alternative that works just as well as the original.
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It’s been years since I’ve grown any African Violets, but my grandmother, who always had scads of them while we were growing up, recently got interested in them again. So when she surprised me with a shipment of 12 fresh leaves from Lyndon Lyon Greenhouses, I was delighted.
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Today’s post is about how I gave our old chandelier a complete overhaul, and I’m not just talking about a coat of paint or some new shades.
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