Tuesday Tip

SO VERY SMART

via Real Simple

Put instructions in sealed bags and tape them to the backs of the corresponding appliances.

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Baby Shower for Oliver

Hurry!

Vote for Kayley’s Baby Shower at

Project Nursery

“Light & Bright Shower for Oliver”

Last week I posted about a

Baby Shower

we had for my daughter, Kayley.
We all had so much fun!

Kayley submitted it to Project Nursery and it was chosen

as a “Top Pick” for readers to vote on!

VOTE PROJECT OF THE WEEK

Which one do you “like”? 
Click the “like” button 
at the top of the gallery page of your favorite project to make your selection. 
We will reveal the fan favorite on Monday after 12pm PST/3pm EST!

Vote

Here

Hurry!

 Today’s the last day

♥

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Tuesday Tip

Cornmeal as Grease Absorber

via Real Simple

Add this to the grocery shopping list for new reasons. Cornmeal absorbs grease on

 colored fabric or upholstery. Pour enough on to cover the soiled area and let sit for 15 to 30 minutes. 

Vacuum to remove the grains.

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Mississippi is calling!

Mississippi Mud Cake

Southern Living JUNE 2004 

Ingredients:

·         1 cup butter, melted

·         2 cups sugar

·         1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa

·         4 large eggs, lightly beaten

·         1 teaspoon vanilla extract

·         1/8 teaspoon salt

·         1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

·         1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped pecans, toasted

·         1 (10.5-ounce) bag miniature marshmallows

Chocolate Frosting Recipe

HERE

Preparation:

Whisk together melted butter and next 5 ingredients in a large bowl. Stir in flour and chopped pecans. Pour batter into a greased and floured 15- x 10-inch jellyroll pan.

Bake at 350° for 20 to 25 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Remove from oven; top warm cake evenly with marshmallows. Return to oven, and bake 5 minutes. Drizzle Chocolate Frosting over warm cake. Cool completely.

Note: 2 (19.5-ounce) packages brownie mix, prepared according to package directions, may be substituted for first 7 ingredients. Stir in chopped pecans. Bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Proceed with marshmallows and frosting as directed.

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Valentine Craft Idea

Make Valentine's Day cards 

out of paint strips — in seconds.

via Country Living
Instructions
HERE

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Fourteen for the Fourteenth

 14 for the 14^th

via Bakerella

How about a 14 Layer Cake for February 14^th !

Recipe is 

HERE

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