Tag: DIY

Yarn Pumpkins DIY Project!

Who is excited for the fall season? I know that I sure am! I recently found these adorable Yarn Pumpkins that look both easy and inexpensive to make. These yarn pumpkins would be a great decorative piece for Halloween or Autumn in general. Plus, my kids would making these yarn creations on a lazy Saturday afternoon. If you’d like to make this festive project too, then be sure to have the following supplies ready:

• Orange yarn
• Green pipe cleaners
• Twine
• Scissors

For more directions on making this seasonal craft, be sure to visit the Design Improvised Webpage! Let us know if you enjoyed this project in the comments below. We’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments below.

Crock Pot Pecan Pie Recipe!

I have never made a pie in the crock pot before now, but it seemed simple enough! My husband recently asked for pecan pie, so I found this slow cooker version of the classic pie recipe. Long story short, my husband devoured this sweet treat. He had three helpings of this pecan pie dish! If you’d like to try this recipe too, be sure to have the following ingredients ready:

• 1 refrigerated pie crust
• 3 eggs
• 1 cup sugar
• ⅔ cup dark corn syrup
• ⅓ cup melted butter
• ⅛ teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1½ cups chopped pecans (or a combination of chopped and whole pecan halves)
• Vanilla ice cream for serving

For more directions on making this pie, be sure to visit the Spicy Southern Kitchen Webpage for further details. Let us know your thoughts on this recipe in the comments below. We’d also love to hear if you’ve made something similar in a slow cooker before.

Need a quick and easy Halloween face painting idea? Here is a great DIY tutorial on an easy to follow Fall Colored Butterfly!

Directions:
1. Sanitize hands!
2. Choose a design Decide which colors you would like to use.
3. Start at the corner of the eye and fan out. Do this like an X.
4. Then add the outter part of the wings in a second color.
5. Blend the two together lightly.
5. Draw the body, antennae, and outline the butterfly with as much or as little detail as you like.
6. Add gems or glitter as you wish.
7. You may like to add some color to the lips as a finishing touch.

**Member to use a Q tip for the lips for hygiene reasons**
**It is important to remember and clean out your brushes and sponges and dry them well**

Let’s us know in the comments below what you thought about this fun and easy to follow DIY Butterfly! If you liked this one, check out our other DIY’s here! Have fun and Happy Crafting!

Skinny Strawberry Shortcake Smoothie Recipe!

Finding low-calorie recipes that taste good can be rather difficult. I recently found this Skinny Strawberry Shortcake Smoothie Recipe and absolutely loved it. Nothing is better than a shortcake sweet treat. Want to make this delicious and healthy smoothie as well? If so, here are the ingredients you’ll need:

• 1 c (150g) frozen unsweetened strawberries
• ¾ c (180mL) nonfat or non-dairy milk
• 1 tsp (5mL) butter extract
• Optional: Truvia or other sweetener, to taste

For additional directions on making this recipe, be sure to visit the Amy’s Healthy Baking Webpage! Let us know if you enjoyed this smoothie in the comments below, because we’d love to know!

Making a Turkey In The Slow Cooker! Can You Do That?

Stressing out about the Thanksgiving holiday or an upcoming family event? Well, I recently found a tutorial on how to cook a turkey in the slow cooker, which would alleviate some of that anxiety. I’ve never considered cooking a turkey in this way, but it seems like a great idea! Perhaps, I’ll try using my crock pot like this for smaller gatherings. Here are the basic ingredients required for cooking turkey like this:

• turkey, thawed and small enough to fit in your slow cooker (or almost small enough)
• water, enough to barely cover the bottom of your slow cooker
• 3 T olive oil
• Italian seasonings or flavorings as desired
• salt to taste

PS: Wouldn’t shredded turkey like this be great for chili, soups, or ethnic food? I think so!

For more directions on making this turkey, be sure to visit the Practical Stewardship Webpage for more details. Let us know if you’ve ever tried to cook a turkey like this in the comments below. We’d love to know.