Category: DIY

French Apple Jam Recipe!

September is the time to purchase apples, because they’re cheap! If you’d like to can this month, be sure to check this French Apple Jam recipe! I haven’t made this jam yet, but it looks absolutely amazing. Nothing beats homemade jam! Am I right? If you’d like to make this jam as well, be sure to have the following ingredients ready:

• about 6 apples (I mixed Granny Smith and Honeycrisp)
• 2 1/2 cups sugar
• 5 cardamom pods, crushed (use a rolling pin or heavy spoon to gently crack open the pods)
• juice of 2 lemons, divided
• 2 Tbsp pectin powder

For additional directions on making this jam, be sure to visit the View From Great Island Webpage! Let us know what you thought of this jam in the comment section below, because we’d love to know.

Mason Jar Snack Shaker DIY Project!

I’ve seen numerous articles about up-cycling mason jars on the internet lately. However, I recently found a craft idea using mason jars that I just had to make! I ran across an article that showed how to make a Mason Jar Snack Shaker. This DIY project looks both fun and inexpensive to make. Plus, this is a great way to give my little ones snacks, without making a mess. If you’d like to make this mason jar project too, be sure to have the following supplies:

• Empty juice container
• Scissors
• Pint-sized mason jar
• Marker/pencil/pen

For more directions on making this craft, be sure to visit this article from Brooke Mclay! Have you made something similar? If so, be sure to let us know in the comments.

Need a fun craft idea for the toddlers in your life? This one is perfect! Thanks to domesticmommyhood.com for this one! She simply takes cotton balls, clothes pins, muffin tin, non-toxic paint, and a child imagination to transform a boring afternoon into FUN! For a complete list of materials and directions please click here!

Let us know in the comments below what you thought of this fun DIY! We love to hear from our readers and fans! Also, remember to have fun and Happy Crafting!

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Crock Pot Cheeseburger Soup Recipe!

I recently made this Crock Pot Cheeseburger Soup Recipe and it was absolutely amazing! This is the perfect blend of ground beef, cheese, and potatoes! My kids loved this soup as well, which is rare for them. My kiddos are really picky when it comes to soup. Want to make this yummy soup as well? If so, you’ll need to pick up the following ingredients:

• 4 small potatoes, peeled and diced
• 1 small white or yellow onion, chopped
• 1 cup shredded carrots
• 1/2 cup diced celery
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 3 Tablespoons butter
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 cups milk ( I use 2%)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 (16 oz.) package Velveeta processed cheese, cubed OR 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

For additional directions on making this soup, be sure to visit the Life In The Lofthouse Webpage. Let us know what you thought of this soup on the comment section below, because we love to hear from our readers.