Over 130 Tips and Tricks-Ribbon Organization, Pinterest Tips, Choosing the Perfect Watermelon, Cutting Perfect Cake Layers and More

Lots of fun tips and tricks below.....plus a link to 100 more Tips and Tricks.  Love the ribbon organizer that you can make yourself and the recipe and instructions for the perfect royal icing.  The watermelon drink looks yummy too.  Enjoy!

What a good idea for ribbon organization. Your ribbon is kept nice and neat and at hand.  See the good photo tutorial and get one or some made for yourself!  The Homes I have Made

Match Storage:. They'll never get wet and you've got something to strike the matches on the top of the bottle The Burlap Bag

Are you trying to decide how to tell everyone you're expecting? Here is a site with some really cute ideas for just that task.  Take a look HERE

If you're a fan of Pinterest then you'll be interested in these tips to improve your Pinterest Experience!  SOURCE   Then Click HERE to see how Bloggers are using Pinterest. 

Find out how to pick the perfect watermelon, plus a video showing you a easy way to cut up a watermelon to get these square pieces--Try freezing the watermelon cubes to use in smoothies later (it will be the ice for your drink below)  Fifteen Spatuls (Video)

Use the watermelon cubes from above for this yummy Watermelon slush drink Fifteen Spatulas

This is a really good tip for cleaning the bottom of your iron and dusting a wreath.  See these two tips plus  98 other Tips and Tricks to make LIFE EASIER!  Click Real Simple

Easter Menu Suggestions from Mel's Kitchen Cafe-YUMMY!

If you're a fan of Mel's Kitchen Cafe then you know it's great food. If not, you will want to join them on facebook and their blog. Below are her  menu suggestions for Main Course, Sides and Dessert for Easter.  Lots of yummy food!  You'll be able to get the recipes for all on her blog.  I'm just drooling..... Head on over to her blog and click on any photo to be taken directly to the recipe....Enjoy!

Now that you've seen all her suggestions for your Easter Lunch/Dinner  head on over to get the recipes Mel's Kitchen Cafe

More Party Tips-Kettle Chips Recipe and the Perfect Birthday Gift plus...

Lots of fun tips here. A very creative gift for the birthday boy or girl (children to adults) and a healthier Banana bread that your guests will love!  And how about a recipe for homemade kettle chips. Okay, now we're cooking!

Yes, you can even make your own kettle chips....Yea!  Lauren give you all the details to be successful at your first attempt at kettle chips plus a yummy dip! (Onion dill dip) The perfect food for a casual party.   Lauren's Latest

A banana bread recipe using whole wheat flour, applesauce and honey. Sounds like a very moist and flavorful recipe (people really like this stuff, set out a plate of different kinds of homemade sweet breads and watch it disappear) . Gotta try it!  SOURCE  You'll also find some recipes for yummy smoothies.

Get all the details on what could be the most clever and appreciated birthday gift you've given a loved one or friend.  Click Lovely Green Lifestyle

These Monster cookies are fun for a Halloween  or Monster themed party or any kids party. This should be a pretty easy treat to make. The author used to make these at a bakery and they sold them as quick as they could make them.  Icing Designs

Make your own sprinkles for your fabulous cupcakes, cookies and cakes! Have you ever had a hard time finding the PERFECT color of sprinkle for  your dessert? That's not a problem anymore.   One Good Thing By Jillee  I like this idea!!!

Tips and Tricks-Kindle-Nook-iPad Case, Citrus Cleaner, Creamsicle Fudge and more

Have you ever tried Creamsicle Fudge? Made a homemade citrus cleaner?  Spilled nail polish on furniture or carpet?  Do you have  a Nook, Kindle or iPad? We ALL the recipes and answers below.  Okay, enjoy! I'm off to make the homemade citrus cleaner!

I just happen to have some clementines in my refrigerator (can use oranges too) so I think I'll be making this right away. I love the orange smell for cleaners. Makes the house smell great!  Get all the details Clean Eats in the Zoo

The name says it all.....Fun Photo Bookmarks!  I think this would be a gift that your children would love. A cute photo of themselves that marks their place in their favorite book.  There is a really great photo tutorial so you can make these yourself.  Come Together Kids

Love this idea! Make a holder for your Kindle, Nook or iPad from a hardcover book. All the instructions are available over at Come Together Kids

These Chicken Ranch Tacos sounds delicious!  Ranch dressing can make almost anything taste better. Get the Pedersen Food

I've never had this fudge but with ingredients like marshmallow, white chocolate and orange flavoring....just to name a few....How can you go wrong.  Would be nice change of pace for the fudge-lovers in your family.  Get the Group Recipes

I can tell you a tip that really works. Separate the bananas when you bring them home. When you do this it takes longer for them to start to turn brown.  I've tried it and it works.

What great news! How many times have you spilled nail polish on something only to think you had ruined it! Well, have no fear. Here is a site that tells you how to remove it from carpet, hair, wood and clothing.  BellaSugar

These Spring Hurricane Vases with Burlap Rosette are easy enough to make, with some of the supplies from Hobby Lobby.  Once you have these made you can change out the colored balls or put other decorative items in them for each season.  See the photo tutorial My Hearts Desire

It would be so nice, in the winter, to have some of your fresh herbs-Get all the info on how to prepare the herbs and freeze them for use in your favorite recipes later  Organic Gardening

Tips and Tricks- 365 Crock Pot Recipes, Homemade Liquid Hand Soap, 50 Chicken Recipes and Making Hard Boiled Eggs in the Oven

More fun Tips and Tricks-We've got a wide variety of things this time. I've already made the liquid hand soap--Will let you know if it is as good as they say. I've checked out the essential oils I'll need to make the  Scented Room Sprays...I guess the boiled eggs are next... Enjoy!

What perfect timing...with Easter just around the corner.....Have you ever tried to make hard boiled eggs in the oven? I haven't but I am definitely going to try this.  Get all the info at "The Burlap Bag"

What a colorful door mat. Almost too pretty to step on.  See just how it's done HERE

Fun Science Experiment or party activity- No helium needed to blow up balloons-Just use baking soda-So much fun for the kids  Mom to 2 Posh Lil Divas

Out of one bar of soap you can make a gallon of liquid hand soap....that's for about $4.99 and think how long that much hand soap would last?  Maybe a year!  Check out  The Farmer's Nest  for more Details......Sweet!

Make your own Scented Sprays...... doesn't that sound like a wonderful gift for family and friends? I'll have to either choose lemon or orange scent. That's my favorite.  See exactly how to make it and save lots of money over at Under the Table and Dreaming

We've all got pantyhose that need to be thrown away...but this web site gives you 25 other uses for pantyhose. My favorite was the one shown above.....So Clever Instructables

Since I make my own pizza dough and pizzas I was very interested in getting some good tips about freezing the dough.  You can find these tips over at Annie's Eats

This is such a great idea if you've got scarves you want to hang. Use shower hooks on a hanger. They got 12 scarves on one hanger in the photo.   SOURCE

If you love chicken recipes and want to add a bunch to your recipe book then you'll want to click HERE to see all 50 chicken recipes on this blog.  Bon Appetit! 

Stephanie admits an obsession with slow cookers and in 2008 she undertook the task of using a crock pot to cook with every day that year.  You will definitely benefit from this amazing undertaking  and get some fabulous recipes (365)  for your Crock Pot (or slow cooker, whichever you prefer)    Stephanie O'Dea

{27 Recipes} Pies, Tarts and Cheesecakes---Yummy!

After being very disappointed with local pies (for 2 different holidays)  I decided it was time I learned how to make my own pies.  It was scary at first...it seemed like a very hard process.  But once I did it I found it was just as easy as the video (Barefoot Contessa Pie Crust Video) . There's something about a homemade pie!  What's your favorite? The berry season is upon us and a Strawberry Pie would be so nice.  Later the peach harvest will be coming and wouldn't a just-out-of-the oven Peach Pie with a scoop of ice cream be wonderful!  Yes, you can do it.  We've found some really yummy recipes for you to try.  There's pies and tarts and cheesecakes, oh my!

Raspberry Chiffon Pie SOURCE
Berry Crostatas SOURCE
Peanut Butter Banana Cream Pie with Hot Fudge Sauce SOURCE
Star-Spangled Apple Pie  SOURCE

Double Chocolate Pecan Pie SOURCE
Mississippi Mud Pie SOURCE
Banana Cream Pie SOURCE
Fresh Strawberry Pie  SOURCE


Pecan Pie  SOURCE
Peach Hand Pies SOURCE
Sweet Cherry Pie SOURCE
Strawberry Hand Pies SOURCE

Mini Summer Fruit Tart SOURCE
Chocolate Mousse ande Caramel Tart SOURCE
Strawberry Tartlettes  SOURCE
French Apple Tart SOURCE
Mini  Butterfinger Cheesecake SOURCE
Mixed Berry Tart  SOURCE
(We originally had this Strawberry Cheesecake and Kiwi Cheesecake here but realized that we had them in our Easter Dessert blog. Click HERE if you want those recipes as well)

Caramel Apple Cheesecake Pie SOURCE
Lime Cheesecake with Blackberry Sauce SOURCE
Strawberry Cheesecake SOURCE
New York Cheesecake SOURCE

S'mores Cheesecake Bars SOURCE
Red Velvet Cheesecake SOURCE
Spiced Pumpkin Cheesecake SOURCE
Capuccino Fudge Cheesecake SOURCE
Mini Peanut Butter Chocolate Cheesecakes SOURCE

If you would like some excellent Pie Making Tips, we've posted some great information HERE

Get our FREE Easter Tags for Bags of Peeps + Fun Easter Crafts

Who doesn't like Peeps for their Easter basket!  Here's a fun way to package them.  CLICK HERE to go to our new post where you can leave your email/message so we can send you the file.

Dress up plain hard-boiled or blown-out eggs with paint and crafty trims.  Get more infor about these cute eggs  HERE

No vinegar needed when you use Kool-Aid to dye your Easter eggs. Get more Info HERE

If you want fancy Eater Eggs for decor just follow these easy instructions from Martha Stewart

Make these cute Spring Flower Bowls, filled with Easter candy from Coffee filters. See how it's done HERE

Here's a fun Bingo game to keep the kids busy while Easter dinner is being prepared. There's other bunny games on this site too. SOURCE