Never fail homemade pie crust isn’t just a dream. That’s right! Now you really can make the most delicious and beautiful pie crust—every time. A homemade pie is always a treat to eat. But when you make a homemade pie with my Never Fail Homemade Pie Crust recipe, you will make a perfect pie every time. But wait, there’s more. In addition to my original Never Fail Homemade Pie Crust, I also have two more never fail pie crusts that are sure to delight. Butter Pie Crust uses unsalted butter and a touch of vodka. Cheddar Cheese Pie Crust uses freshly shredded cheddar cheese to add an extra dimension to the crust. All three of these never fail homemade pie crusts are simply scrumptious when you’re making an apple pie. So, I’ve included my recipe for the best apple pie filling I’ve ever tasted. Is your mouth watering yet? Good! It’s time to bake a delicious pie! Recipe for Never Fail Homemade Pie Crust 1 cup butter flavored shortening that is cold (I keep mine in the … [Read more...] about Never Fail Homemade Pie Crust
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Homemade Gift Basket Ideas
Homemade Gift Basket Ideas for the Favorite People in Your Life. Creating a gift basket is a great way to celebrate a birthday, holiday, or special event. Whether you are trying to come up with a gift for a birthday, wedding or graduation, gift baskets are an excellent option. When you make homemade gift baskets instead of purchasing them premade, they can perfectly match the recipient’s interests and preferences. Putting the basket together yourself can also save you a bundle. How nice to use homemade gift basket ideas to give a thoughtful gift without breaking your budget. The options for customized gift baskets are endless. With a bit of thought and creativity, you can make one that’s perfect for everyone on your gift list. How about a gift basket filled with delicious-smelling home fragrance products like scented candles? Or a barbecue-themed homemade gift basket that’s perfect for the special grill master in your life. Here are 7 Fun Homemade Gift Basket Ideas that are … [Read more...] about Homemade Gift Basket Ideas
Decorate Your Home with Jigsaw Puzzles
When you decorate your home with jigsaw puzzles, you create homemade beauty and wonderful family experiences. Jigsaw puzzles are a great and fun activity for both adults and children. They are a unique and beneficial family and solo pastime. It doesn’t matter whether you prefer 1000 piece puzzles, wood brain teasers, or 3D mechanical puzzles. All of these share one key element—they give you a real mental workout. We know that puzzles are very beneficial for children because of the physical and cognitive brain skills they develop. But did you know that adult brains can benefit from puzzles too? Puzzles exercise both sides of the brain, improving your memory, problem-solving skills and spatial reasoning. Plus, working on a puzzle can put you in a good mood. Jigsaw puzzles can be valuable in other ways too. Have you ever lost a few jigsaw puzzle pieces and then ended up throwing the entire stock away? Or do you keep the old pieces somewhere stashed? Well, now you can put those … [Read more...] about Decorate Your Home with Jigsaw Puzzles
Feed Birds with Homemade Birdseed Ornaments
Making homemade birdseed ornaments is a great project that is fun, kid-friendly, inexpensive, and it feeds birds such as cardinals, finches and grosbeaks. As if that wasn't enough, making homemade birdseed ornaments results in great gifts that are fun to give during the holiday season. Birdseed ornaments and wreaths fit the “bill” on all counts. (Did you see how I snuck that pun in?) Feeding songbirds is a great way for us to interact with nature. Plus, homemade bird seed ornaments help birds get through the tough months of autumn and winter. That’s when available food is scarce, and wild birds need all the help they can get. Studies show that consistent bird feeding produces significantly earlier egg laying dates, larger clutches of eggs, and higher chick weights across a wide range of bird species. Feeding birds is not only good for the birds, it makes bird lovers happy. Here’s how I create homemade birdseed ornaments for my bird friends—and for my people friends, … [Read more...] about Feed Birds with Homemade Birdseed Ornaments
