Category: DIY

Dollar Store Home Decor Idea!

Want to make an inexpensive craft this weekend with your family? If so, head to your local dollar store and make these Scrapbook Wall Trays. You can use these as serving trays or a way to showcase artwork on the wall. This is both fun and easy to make, so do not miss out on this DIY project. Interested in making this homemade craft? If so, here are the supplies you’ll need:

• wooden trays
• adhesive
• patterned paper
• paper trimmer

PS: I was able to find all of these supplies at my local Dollar Tree store!

For additional directions on making this project, be sure to visit the Scrap Scene Webpage. Let us know what crafts you’ve been making lately, because we love to hear from our readers.

Creamy Bacon Carbonara With Chicken Recipe!

Looking for a delicious dinner tonight or later this week? If so, you must make this Creamy Bacon Carbonara With Chicken dish. We make chicken pasta often in our family, so this recipe is a no-brainer. Plus, the name sounds yummy too. If you are craving a recipe like this, then be sure to pick up the following ingredients:

• 1/2 lb Pasta
• Fresh diced Parsley or dried Flakes
• 1 Cups cooked/cut up rotisserie chicken
• 1/2 cup of freshly grated parmesan cheese
• 2 tsp olive oil
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 lb bacon fried crisp
• 1 small onion finely chopped
• 1/2 cup chopped mushrooms

For further instructions on making this recipe, be sure to visit the My Incredible Recipes Webpage. We hope you enjoyed this recipe. Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments below.

BLT Pasta Salad Recipe!

In the mood for pasta, bacon, and all things tasty? If so, you must try this BLT Pasta Salad dish for dinner! My kids even liked this BLT salad, which was great! Want to make this new recipe as well? If so, be sure to pick up the following ingredients in-store:

• 2-1/2 cups uncooked bow tie pasta
• 6 cups torn romaine lettuce
• 1 medium tomato, diced
• 4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
• 1/2 cup ranch dressing
• 1 Tablespoon barbecue sauce
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper

For additional directions on making this yummy dish, be sure to visit the Life In The Lofthouse Webpage! Let us know what delicious recipes you’ve found, we love to hear from our readers.

Perfect Pineapple Soap Tutorial DIY Project!

Ever dream of making homemade soap during the summer? I have! If so, you should take a look at this Perfect Pineapple Soap Tutorial because it looks fun and most likely smells great. I plan on making this soap with my mother-in-law this weekend. Want to make this pineapple soap too? If so, here are the supplies you’ll need to have:

• Pineapple Mat
• Flexy Fast Molding Putty
• Whole Pineapple
• 10″ Silicone Loaf Mold
  
• 33 oz. Swirl Quick Mix
• 4.6 oz. Sodium Hydroxide Lye
• 10.8 oz. Distilled Water
• 2 oz. Pineapple Cilantro Fragrance Oil
• Yellow Mica
• Titanium Dioxide
• Green Chrome Oxide Pigment
• Sunset Orange Mica

For additional directions on making this soap, be sure to visit the Soap Queen Webpage for further details. Let us know what DIY projects you’ve made lately, because we love to hear from our readers.

Blueberry Muffin Smoothie Recipe!

Do you enjoy smoothies or just want to slim down? If so, you’ll need to make this Blueberry Muffin Smoothie recipe, because it is delicious. I’ve made this recipe several times after my workout on the weekends. It is a great way to enjoy your food and eat healthy. Plan on making this yourself?  If so, here is what you’ll need:

• 1/2 cup milk (I used unsweetened vanilla almond breeze)
• 4 – 6oz vanilla Greek yogurt (1 individual-sized container)
• 1/2 cup frozen blueberries
• 1/2 frozen banana (or a whole banana if you like your smoothies sweeter)
• 1/4 cup raw, uncooked certified gluten-free oats
• 1/4 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1/2 cup ice cubes

What green smoothies have you tried lately? Be sure to let us know in the comments below. We love to hear from our readers. For more directions on this recipe, visit the Iowa Girl Eats!