tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38361928007955354752024-03-05T17:25:44.228-08:00The Pin SistersAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13338214540199892285noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3836192800795535475.post-82872333744336950092013-04-19T09:47:00.001-07:002013-04-19T09:47:26.627-07:00Capital Style Magazine: DIY Terrarium<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #45818e;">In case you missed it, we Pin Sisters shared a fun DIY project in the March issue of Capital Style Magazine! Terrariums are all the rage right now. A great way to bring a little bit of mother nature to your indoor space. To view the lovely layout and magazine article, click <a href="http://www.capitalgazette.com/eedition/capital_style/page-a/page_105934db-b286-5e4d-a034-f55239a137a5.html" target="_blank">here</a>. Otherwise, read below and enjoy! Let us know how your terrarium turns out should you take on this little project. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #45818e;">And YES! That's another <a href="http://www.misamephoto.com/" target="_blank">MISA ME Photography</a> image on the cover from yours truly! Wahoo!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #45818e;">A trendy tabletop garden that requires minimal care! Sounds
like a dream for those of us who may not have been blessed with a "green
thumb" but appreciate the beauty and peace greenery can bring to your home.
The proper term for this little slice of mother nature indoors is commonly
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<span style="color: #45818e;">There is a ton of DIY terrarium inspiration online! Each
with a variety of succulents, cacti, moss and/or ferns. However, don't go
mixing and matching these little guys together just yet! These
terrarium-friendly plants have their individual preferences when if comes to
their environment and care. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">We turned to the experts for great maintenance tips to make
sure our terrarium receives the low-maintenance TLC it deserves! The
information below came from a great resource, terrariavt.com. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">Tips for a succulent and cacti terrarium:
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<li><span style="color: #45818e;"> Succulents and cacti live in arid environments and need
little water to thrive. Spraying with a light mist every week will
suffice.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></li>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">Succulents and cacti like plenty of light! They will do
well placed near a window that gets indirect light for majority of the day. Too
much direct sunlight will cause the terrarium to get very warm and potentially
harm the plants. </span></li>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">It is advised to remove fallen leaves from the terrarium.
This will prevent rotting. </span></li>
</ul>
<span style="color: #45818e;">Tips for a moss and fern terrarium:
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<li><span style="color: #45818e;"> Moss and ferns thrive on moisture! Spritzing water with a
sprayer two or three times a week will suffice. Don't allow them to dry out! </span></li>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">Moss and ferns like shaded and humid environments so keep
away from direct sunlight. </span></li>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">Air is also important! So if you've chosen a closed glass
container, remove the lid periodically for a few hours. </span></li>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">So, how do you make a terrarium of your own? It couldn't be
any more simple!
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<li><span style="color: #45818e;"> </span><span style="color: #45818e;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span>open glass
container (a closed container can be used for a moss/fern terrarium)
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<li><span style="color: #45818e;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>river rock or
similar material</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #45818e;"> <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span>activated charcoal</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #45818e;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span>cactus soil or
potting soil</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #45818e;">variety of
succulents, cacti, moss and/or ferns</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #45818e;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span>any desired
terrarium decor</span></li>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">Choose an open or closed glass container depending on the
terrarium you'd like to create</span></li>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">Cover the bottom with about a layer of pebbles or river
rocks to create a false drainage system for the plant roots</span></li>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">Add a thin layer of activated charcoal. This is necessary
if you have chosen a closed glass container! This charcoal will filter the air
and keep it fresh. </span></li>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">Add a layer of cactus soil or potting soil, depending on
if you choose to use cacti paired with succulents or ferns paired with moss.</span></li>
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can be used to enhance the look of your terrarium!</span><span style="color: #45818e;"> </span></li>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">Hello fellow pin lovers! YES, we are alive! We are cringing at the fact that our last post was January 30th (Eeeeeekk!). But, with the onset of spring there are a ton of DIY projects that we have high hopes of taking on and of course sharing with you.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #45818e;">Since our last post, we have been published in <a href="http://www.facebook.com/Capital.Style.Magazine?ref=ts&fref=ts" target="_blank">Capital Style Magazine</a>! The February issue was a double whammy of accomplishments. One of my <a href="http://www.misamephoto.com/" target="_blank">MISA ME Photography</a> images was selected to be the COVER! Second, we were able to feature an clever DIY bridal party gift. <a href="http://www.capitalgazette.com/eedition/capital_style/page-a/page_14239562-b340-5e77-90ff-a15fa9d0c139.html" target="_blank">Here</a> is a link to that issue jam packed with all things wedding. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #45818e;">On another note, how about a super easy DIY home decor project?</span><br />
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<span style="color: #45818e;">Its been 1 year since my husband and I moved into our home. There are so many design projects I'd love to tackle. I'm learning to take it one room at a time<span style="color: white;">.</span> I keep telling myself that with a little elbow grease and <i>patience </i>my house will one day feel like a home in the design and decor sense. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #45818e;">So here we go...dining room project #1! A little something I dreamt up after finding some old wood planks in our 1950s basement.</span><br />
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<li><span style="color: #45818e;">wood planks </span><span style="color: #45818e;">(approx 1" thick<span style="color: white;"> -<span style="color: #45818e;">- as you can see in the before and after below<span style="color: white;">, </span>our boards need some cleaning</span></span>)</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #45818e;">decorative moulding squares (super duper cheap @ Home Depot!)</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #45818e;">drinking glasses (The style and amount is up to you! I chose glassware from Marshall's - $2.99 each...score! - in two different sizes)</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #45818e;">pack of glass votives (easily found @ Michael's craft store!<span style="color: white;">)</span></span></li>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">Lay out your wood planks on the floor as they will appear once hung on your wall. Strategically lay out the moulding squares on the planks (with the rosette facing downward). Take into account the number of glasses you'll be using and their heights! </span></div>
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It's 9:34 PM. You're in the middle of the latest episode of Revenge when boom. It hits. That middle-of-the-night-dear-Lord-give-me-something-sweet craving.<br />
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There are little to no sweets to be found in our household. Not because Seamus and I don't love sweets. But because we <b><i>do </i></b>love them. So much that I'm sure if we had our fill of calorie filled goodies on a daily basis, we would both have bellies that would give Santa Claus a run for his money. To kick those late night cravings, we do however keep a box of Trader Joe's mini peanut butter cups in the freezer. Pop two or three in your mouth and the craving is kept at bay. This satisfies me plenty, however for the growing boy of the household, not so much. This brings me to this week's Pin Win.<br />
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Cake in a mug. <i>I repeat</i>. Cake. In. A. Mug.<br />
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After searching the web for something quick, delicious, and easy to make, I came across this deliciously delectable recipe for a Chocolate Peanut Butter Mug Cake. This guilty pleasure is brought to you by <a href="http://www.yammiesnoshery.com/2012/03/chocolate-peanut-butter-mug-cake.html"><b>Yammie's Noshery</b></a>.<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 24px;">2 tablespoons butter</span><br style="background-color: white; line-height: 24px;" /><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 24px;">2 tablespoons peanut butter</span><br style="background-color: white; line-height: 24px;" /><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 24px;">1/2 teaspoon vanilla</span><br style="background-color: white; line-height: 24px;" /><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 24px;">1 egg</span><br style="background-color: white; line-height: 24px;" /><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 24px;">2 tablespoons sugar</span><br style="background-color: white; line-height: 24px;" /><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 24px;">2 tablespoons flour</span><br style="background-color: white; line-height: 24px;" /><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 24px;">3 tablespoons cocoa powder</span><br style="background-color: white; line-height: 24px;" /><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 24px;">1/8 teaspoon salt</span><br style="background-color: white; line-height: 24px;" /><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 24px;">1/8 teaspoon baking powder</span><br style="background-color: white; line-height: 24px;" /><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 24px;">3 tablespoons chocolate chips</span></span><br />
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Next, melt the butter and mix with peanut butter. Stir it up!<br />
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Then, in your mug mix together the vanilla, egg, and sugar until well combined. Pour the flour, cocoa, salt and baking powder into a bowl. Mix. Then add to your mug. You'll end up with a nice, dark mix like this:<br />
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Drooling yet? Because I was. Now, the recipe calls for chocolate chips, but I bumped it up a knotch and added in those yummy mini peanut butter cups I told you about earlier.<br />
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Now you can take this delicious mixture and pop it in the microwave. The recipe suggested 1 - 2 minutes <i>(depending on your microwave)</i> so I went for 1:30 to be on the safe side. This turned out to be just right for me!<br />
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It doesn't look like much, but believe me...this dark, delicious dessert was scrumptious!<br />
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The recipe went on to create a peanut butter mousse for a topping. Even though I was ready to dive into my chocolate mug cake, I figured what could make it better than more peanut butter. I decided to give it a shot! Enter mousse ingredients.<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 24px;">1 tablespoon softened cream cheese</span><br style="background-color: white; line-height: 24px;" /><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 24px;">1 tablespoon peanut butter</span><br style="background-color: white; line-height: 24px;" /><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 24px;">1/2 teaspoon vanilla</span><br style="background-color: white; line-height: 24px;" /><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 24px;">2 tablespoons whipped cream or cool whip</span><br style="background-color: white; line-height: 24px;" /><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 24px;">1 tablespoon powdered sugar</span></span><br />
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Mix together cream cheese, peanut butter and vanilla. Fold in your whipped cream. Sift in the powdered sugar and fold that in as well. Try not to over stir.<br />
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Now, I have to be honest, my mixture didn't look anything like the picture. It didn't seem as smooth. So I gave it a taste and added a little more whipped cream, but it didn't seem to do the trick. However, I died and went to heaven when I tasted it, so I said enough. I'm ready to indulge.<br />
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So I grabbed a glass of milk and dug in. Ladies and gents, this truly hits the spot for a sweet late night treat. It's easy, quick and the ingredients are simple. I had nearly each ingredient in my house already, which made Seamus even happier when I could whip this recipe up in a jiffy!</div>
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It's safe to say that my husband, Seamus, and I are beer snobs. We both cringe at the sight of Bud Light. It's nothing personal, we just really appreciate artfully crafted brews.<br />
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When we moved to Wilmington, North Carolina a few years ago, we decided that we wanted to start a a collection of bottle caps from all of the great beers we were tasting. Wilmington was home to a few good bars and a great beer store where it went well beyond just Budweiser and Miller Light on tap.<br />
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It's been just a little over three years, and our collection of bottle caps has grown well into the hundreds, I'm sure, and we're still going. But what to do with them? We both wanted to find a way to show off our favorite caps.<br />
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Then I spotted this:<br />
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This clever idea gave me the inspiration (and extra boost) to start crackin' on my bar cart area and create these darling letters to hang above our bar.<br />
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The whole process was very easy! I didn't have directions to go by so I just went with my gut and tried to figure out exactly what would be most successful and of course, what would look the best!<br />
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<b>Step One: </b>Buy yourself some cute letters. <i>Be sure they are on the large side and have enough space for you to work with. Bottle caps aren't that small, believe it or not! </i><br />
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<b>Step Two: </b>Lay out the bottle caps and pick your favorites! <i>This took some time considering we had lots of bottle caps and lots of repeats. </i><br />
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<b>Step Three: </b>Place your bottle caps in their positions. <i>This was the hardest part! Trying to make sure they fit perfectly was one heck of a task.</i></div>
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<b>Step Four: </b>Paint your letters.<i> I chose black to make sure the letters really 'popped' and kept their defined shape.</i><br />
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<b>Step Five: </b>Commence hot gluing. <i>It takes a steady hand and tons of patience! Don't rush, and don't burn those fingers!</i><br />
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Let the glue dry and hang your craft letters when finished. Bar letters complete!<br />
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Side note, if you're wondering where that chalkboard came from, that was a DIY project as well!<br />
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Spotted: this awesome chalkboard for a bar area...<br />
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Unfortunately, Monterey's weather wasn't forgiving the day I decided to use spray paint, so pictures just weren't happening. Trying to use spray paint, an iPhone and block the wind I'm afraid wasn't something this girl could handle. However, this process is <i>incredibly</i> easy and no step-by-step images necessary. If you're looking for a quick and easy way to make an adorable chalkboard, buy a picture frame, and spray the glass with Chalkboard Paint and poof! Chalkboard. I found my picture frame from Beverly's here in Monterey, and I love it. Just the look I was going for!<br />
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<span style="color: #45818e;">Then she'll take you on a whirlwind of a design adventure! All of the tips, fresh ideas, and inspiration you could ask for. Including the Pinterest board of your dreams.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #45818e;">Its been a crafty Christmas around my household! A little project here, a little project there, a glass of cabernet, the Real Housewives on TV and voila....instant decor productivity! </span><br />
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<span style="color: #45818e;">I have to say I'm quite proud of how it all turned out. This was our first Christmas in our new home and as you can imagine, my mind has been overwhelmed with ideas. Some original and some Pinterest inspired. Instead of doing multiple posts I opted for one MEGA post with oodles of holiday "Pinspiration" just for you. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #45818e;">Sometimes you just can't remember it all! This year I forgot to buy tags for our gifts. Luckily, after a little pinning session, I stumbled across this awesome idea. It was super easy and really personalized each gift! </span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">I stumbled upon this adorable Christmas card wreath from MarthaStewart.com and fell in love with the idea of creating a display for all of the wonderful cards we receive from family and friends. We re-purposed a framed wire piece, added a few wood clips, sparkly ribbon, glitzy ornaments and voila!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e;">Our last little DIY project is this cute and simple "Let It Snow" banner. I wanted a short phrase and who doesn't love snow over the holidays! I whipped out a few crafting skills from my grade school days and followed the simple steps below:</span><br />
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<span style="color: #45818e;">1. Print the individual letters from the phrase of your choice onto card stock (One letter per page!)</span><br />
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<span style="color: #45818e;">5. Shake off any excess glitter that doesn't stick to the glue</span><br />
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<span style="color: #45818e;"><b>The Pin Sisters are being published!</b></span><br />
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<span style="color: #45818e;"><Commence happy dance now></span><br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05575647911940255078noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3836192800795535475.post-40231419307295655452012-12-13T09:48:00.000-08:002012-12-16T13:35:05.432-08:00Decisions, decisions! Selecting a Christmas Eve Cocktail<span style="color: #45818e;">Every Christmas Eve, my big Italian family gathers at my Uncle's house. We eat...we open presents...we eat...we chat (loudly!)...we eat again...did I mention we eat? Um hello, we are Italian! Mama don't send you home unless you have a full belly!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #45818e;">A few years back, I started a lovely little Christmas Eve tradition. Instead of baring gifts, I personally come baring a delish cocktail that all of the ladies of the household (sorry fellas) get to enjoy while we mix, mingle, and celebrate the holiday jingle. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #45818e;">I need your help this year! I'm trying to channel my inner Martha Stewart and can't decide what the happy hour special will be. So I figure, why not ask some fellow cocktail lovers. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #45818e;"><span style="background-color: white;">Oh hey fellow makeup lovers! I don't know about you but when I say "Hello winter!" I also say "Goodbye tan!". Which means my makeup brushes are working overtime and certainly look the part. </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #45818e;"><span style="background-color: white;">I consider myself a thrifty gal. The thought of spending $20++ on a <i>quality</i> brush cleaner gives me the heebie geebies. I mean, wouldn't you rather spend that money on a fab new lipstick (that you probably don't need...wink wink!) instead of boring old brush cleaner?! </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #45818e;"><span style="background-color: white;">Nonetheless, cleaning brushes is essential to great makeup and a fresh face. So I hit the pin galleries in search of a DIY brush cleaner and voila! I found <a href="http://prettygossip.com/2012/12/03/how-to-homemade-makeup-brush-cleaner/" target="_blank">this</a> lovely how-to. </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #45818e;"><span style="background-color: white;">I felt a little like a mad scientist with the mixin' and the measurements but it was super quick, super easy and in the long run I get to save a few pennies. A Pin Win from this sister!</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #45818e;"><span style="color: white;">The Ingredients: </span></span><br />
<span style="color: #45818e;"><span style="background-color: white;">TWO parts baby shampoo</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #45818e;"><span style="color: white;">Step One:</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #45818e;"><span style="background-color: white;">Mix the baby shampoo and olive oil with a bit of water on a plate or in a small glass.</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #45818e;"><span style="background-color: white;">Dip your brush in the mixture so the bristles are completely covered in cleaner.</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #45818e;"><span style="background-color: white;">Rinse the lathered brush under warm water to remove the cleaner and dirt residue. Goodbye dirt, oil </span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #45818e;">and bacteria!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #45818e;">After seeing just how well this recipe worked, I ended up cleaning a few more of my brushes with the extra mixture leftover. Now, I have brushes that look and feel as good as new! Woop woop!</span><br />
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<b><i><span style="color: #45818e;">"House
smelling weird? Put two caps full of pure vanilla extract in a coffee
cup then place it in the oven at 300 degrees for one hour. Within twenty
minutes the whole house smells like heaven. It's actually a common
realtor trick."</span></i></b></div>
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don't know about you but when I read this my immediate thought was
"AWESOME!!". No longer will I have to spend oodles on expensive candles,
air fresheners, and plug-ins. A simple two cap-fulls, a little oven
action and voila my house smells like Martha Stewart stopped by with a
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<span style="color: #45818e;">Being the good little student I once was, I followed directions and my experience went a lil' something like this...</span></div>
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Note: I used four cap-fulls of vanilla extract instead of the
recommended two. Two cap-fulls barely covered the bottom of the mug so my thought was a little more can't hurt. </span></i></div>
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nada, zilch unless I stuck my nose right up to the oven. Thirty minutes
in, a VERY faint smell, and burnt vanilla extract on the bottom of my cute
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<span style="color: #45818e;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">While most eagerly await Thanksgiving Day, my tum longs for its predecessor...POLLARD POTLUCK (Oh haayyy Erin & Rai!). This Thanksgiving Eve tradition was started by a few friends who simply like to eat</span>...like a lot...no seriously...A LOT! As in forget the skinny jeans, grab the Tums, and throw on an extra stretchy pair of sweats. Every couple brings a delish dish of their choosing to share. There is absolutely no method to the menu madness.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #f6b26b;"><i><b>This year's menu:</b> Brown Sugared Smokies, Crockpot Full O'Meatballs, Homemade Peppermint Schnapps, Deviled Eggs, Corn & Basil Cakes, Scalloped Potatoes with Ham, Eggplant Parmesan, Mini Kiss Pies, Mom's Famous Salad, Spinach Artichoke Dip, Buffalo Chicken Dip, Tortellini Salad, Three Bean Salad, Cinnamon Sugar Sweet Potatoes, Sushi, Seven Layer Dip, Popeye's Chicken, Zucchini Pizza Bites, Parmesan Crusted Carrots, "Dangerous Alcohol Concoction", Gimel's Special Chicken, "Turkey Something", and last but not least...PUMPKIN FLUFF DIP!</i></span><br />
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<span style="color: #45818e;">This recipe is pure fall perfection and so ridiculously easy to prepare. Right up my chef-wannabe alley! Definitely a Pin Win! from this Pin Sister. </span><br />
<span style="color: #45818e;"><br /></span><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="background-color: #45818e;">The Ingredients:</span> </b></span><br />
<span style="color: #45818e;"><i>Original recipe makes 4 cups</i></span><br />
<span style="color: #45818e;">1 (16 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed</span><br />
<span style="color: #45818e;">1 (5 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding</span><br />
<span style="color: #45818e;">1 (15 ounce) can solid pack pumpkin</span><br />
<span style="color: #45818e;">1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice </span><br />
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<span style="color: #45818e;">In a large bowl, mix together instant vanilla pudding, pumpkin and pumpkin pie spice. Fold in the thawed frozen whipped topping. Chill in the refrigerator until serving.</span><br />
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<li><span style="color: #45818e;">Add (1) teaspoon of pure vanilla extract and/or (1) tablespoon of Butterscotch Schnapps for a little kick!</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #45818e;">Serve dip with ginger snaps, sliced apples, and cinnamon graham crackers. I chose to serve with the graham crackers and apple slices drizzled with melted butterscotch (Unfortunately, I don't have a picture of the apple slices all gussied up!). </span></li>
<li><span style="color: #45818e;">Serve in a small hollowed pumpkin or festive bowl</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #45818e;">Leftovers? Put the dip between two graham crackers and place in the freezer...pumpkin ice cream sandwich!</span></li>
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