Category: DIY

Halloween Ribbon Wreath Project!

Who out there loves the Halloween holiday? I do, I do! I love making treats and crafts that celebrate all things Halloween. So, this October, I plan on making this fun Halloween Ribbon Wreath. From the directions, this wreath seems inexpensive and relatively easy to assemble at home. If you’d like to craft this wreath together as well, be sure to have the following supplies ready:

• A variety of ribbon from your ribbon stash
• A straw wreath

PS: You can really make any holiday wreath with different colored ribbon. Let us know what holiday you chose!

For directions on assembly, be sure to visit the LandeeLu Webpage for more details. Let us know your thoughts on this project in the comments below. We’d love to know.

Lemon Ginger Morning Detox Drink!

Want a detoxing drink for the morning? If so, this Lemon Ginger Morning Detox Drink is a great one to try. I’ve been making this recipe for the last few months and I absolutely love it. Need more vitamin C in your diet as well? If so, here are the ingredients you’ll need for this amazing detoxing drink:

• 2-1/2 cups boiling water
• 1 organic lemon cut into slices
• 1 inch piece of fresh ginger, peeled and sliced
• 1/8 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 2 teaspoons honey

For further directions on making this drink, be sure to visit the Harvest Kitchen Webpage for more details. Let us know if you enjoyed this recipe in the comments below.

Pumpkin Spice Cinnamon Rolls Recipe!

During the fall season, I love all things pumpkin! Is anything better than cinnamon rolls and pumpkin? I think not! This weekend, I am planning on making these Pumpkin Spice Cinnamon Rolls. Plus, this recipe looks simple enough. Want to make these cinnamon rolls as well? If so, you’ll need to pick up the following ingredients:

• 1 package active dry yeast
• ¼ cup warm water
• 1 teaspoon white sugar
• ½ cup lukewarm milk
• 2 large eggs
• 1½ cups puréed pumpkin
• ⅓ cup vegetable oil
• 6½ cups All-Purpose Flour
• ½ cup brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons salt
• ½ teaspoon ground ginger
• ½ teaspoon ground cardamom
• ½ cup butter
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 2 cups confectionery sugar
• ½ teaspoon vanilla
• 3 – 4 tablespoons milk or water

For more directions on making these pumpkin treats, be sure to visit the recipes food and cooking webpage! Let us know what you thought of this recipe in the comment section below.

Slow Cooker Baked Spaghetti Recipe!

If you are like my family, then Spaghetti is a staple dish! We make spaghetti at least once a month, so we wanted to try something new and different. I recently discovered this Slow Cooker Baked Spaghetti recipe and this is my new favorite version. My in-laws even liked this dish and asked for the recipe! Want to make this dish too? If so, be sure to pick up the following ingredients:

• 2 (24-oz.) jars RAGÚ® Homestyle Thick & Hearty Traditional Sauce
• 1.5 lbs. ground beef
• ½ cup diced white onion
• 1 minced garlic clove
• ¼ tsp. salt
• 1 tsp.dried oregano
• 1 tsp. dried basil
• 1 lb. spaghetti noodles
• 4 ounces cream cheese (1/2 cup)
• 1 cup ricotta
• ¼ tsp. salt
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

For further directions on making this recipe, be sure to visit the Magical Slow Cooker Webpage. We love to hear from our readers, so be sure to let us know if you enjoyed this meal.

One Pot Lemon Parmesan Pasta Recipe!

I love finding recipes that need only one pot! These type of dishes really save on kitchen cleanup in our home. I recently made this One Pot Lemon Parmesan Pasta meal and was amazed at its yummy flavor. Even my husband, who doesn’t like vegetables, asked for seconds! If a lemon pasta sounds good to you, be sure to have the following ingredients on hand:

• 12 ounces small shell pasta, preferably whole grain
• 1 1/2 pounds summer squash, sliced and then cut in half or quarters, depending on the size of your squash
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 heaping tablespoon fresh thyme
• 1-2 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
• 4 1/2 cups chicken stock (if you are buying your chicken stock in a 4 cup size, just add 1/2 cup of water)
• 2 cups baby spinach
• 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cooked and cubed
• juice and zest from 1 large lemon
• 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese

For additional directions on making this recipe, be sure to visit the Happy Healthy Mama Webpage for more details. We’d love to hear your thoughts on this recipe down below!