Is your kitchen overflowing with coffee mugs? Sometimes it's good to thin the herd! Here are some ideas for repurposing those mugs. Just don't toss them in the landfill. Pencil holders on a desk or wherever someone does homework Holders for various school supplies, markers, paper clips, rubber bands, etc. Perfect sized pots to grow … [Read more...]
15 Top Sites For Entrepreneurship, Financial and Business Trends
Intrigued by entrepreneurship? Looking for a quick and efficient way to keep up with developments in the economy? Searching for financing to start your own business? According to Wired magazine, there are only a few sites/blogs/twitter feeds to check to know what's going on in the world of money. That includes everything from micro-lending to … [Read more...]
Decorative Water Bottle Covers for 5 Gallon Water Bottles–Seriously?
I'm all for DIY home decor that is inexpensive and yields great results. But one decorating trend that leaves me scratching my head is this: decorative covers for 5 gallon water bottles. Really? Is a bottle of water so unsightly?I learned of this when looking over the search words that Google says led searchers to Square Pennies. It was … [Read more...]
DIY Font Art Ideas
I love this look. You find a font you like & then use it to make art. You can use these in all sorts of projects--let your imagination fly with this.Click here to link to Curbly for how to make these.I think you'll be inspired & get some ideas for really special gifts that don't cost much. This could be the start of a cool hobby or even a … [Read more...]
Market Stressing You Out? Here’s a Plan
Are you reaching for the antacid as the stock market takes you on another dip? You're not alone. Before you do anything, sit down & breathe.There are some simple things you can do to help you feel less anxious about the market & the economy. The most important way to lower your stress levels is by getting enough sleep--7-9 hours of actual sleep. … [Read more...]
Getting That Perfect Frosting Color, Easter Egg Color, or Cake Color
Bakeries know how to get just the right colors for all their masterpieces. Now you can too with this cool color wheel from McCormick, the maker of food colorings and colored sugars. All you do is move the indicator to the color you want & they will show you the recipe for getting that particular color. They'll tell you how many drops of each … [Read more...]
Bake a Spring Cookie Bouquet
What a great way to bring some Spring to your table! You can make any sugar cookie into a cookie pop if you make them thick enough to hold the stick. I love the way these flower cookies look, but Easter egg cookie pops would be even easier to make. Lots of color & lots of fun for not much effort and not much money. These would make great gifts … [Read more...]
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