Saw this while driving through Chambersburg. It made me smile 
good luck with that KFC.
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Which came first
I LOOOOVE this concept!
This idea is by artist Kyle Bean who graduated from Brighton Uni in 2009. All of the work is pretty amazing but I wanted to feature this one. Please check out Kyle’s site.
Which came first? The chicken or the egg?
Creative Birthdays
Yesterday was my birthday. It really made me think about things.
I’ve never really done anything extravagant for my birthday. It is just another day to me. I’m just one year older. When I was little my parents threw parties and bought cakes and all that good stuff, but as I got older I cared less about it. (Don’t get me wrong here, I appreciate all of the “Happy Birthdays”, gifts, drinks, dinners, etc. very much.) “What do you want to do for your birthday”? I replied with “a movie and ice cream”, or something of that sort. People tell me that this is a pessimistic outlook but I disagree. Hear me out…
Think about the things we celebrate. We have parties for (this is strictly United States based) Independence Day, Christmas, New Years and Thanksgiving. We go out to to eat or make a romantic dinner for Valentine’s Day and we dress up for Halloween. Makes sense, right? Why birthdays? There are roughly six billion people in the world and everyone has a birthday. Think about that.
Enough with my “pessimism”, let’s be positive. Something good always comes out of birthdays. You, or the people around you, get to be creative. Decorations and cake!!!!
*Click images for links.
AND to add the icing on the cake (pun intended)… Your pets get to celebrate too.
No, the puppy is not mine. It is pretty cute though!
Banana Bites
I hate cooking… and baking. I am probably the least domesticated female you will ever meet. BUT I am creative.
Today, someone was talking about peanut butter and banana sandwiches and it made me want bananas. Sooo when I got home I made banana bites. I’m sure there is something else like this out there somewhere but this one is my version. These are SO yummy and actually pretty good for you (if you don’t eat a million of them). Moderation is key guys!
What You Will Need:
Bananas
Peanut Butter
Special K Protein Plus cereal
Step 1:
Pour some cereal in a small bowl and crush it until the flakes are more like crumbs.
Step 2:
Chop up your banana in to bite sized pieces.
Step 3:
Using a knife, smear the sides of the banana with peanut butter.
Step 4:
Dip your smeared banana into the crumbs. Make sure its covered
Step 5:
Refrigerate (optional)
YUMMM!
DIY Gift
I have run out of options for Father’s Day. I’ve tried to be creative and I’ve been rational and bought things that my dad needs, I’ve ordered tons of books because he reads more than I do and I was just running out of options. So, my dad loves almonds, peanuts, cashews, etc. so I thought this would be perfect for him. It took less than an hour (excluding drying time for the Mod Podge). Simple stuff.
If you’re wondering why I am posting this so late it is because I wasn’t going to see my dad until this weekend and I couldn’t risk him seeing it before he received it. Yes, dad, I know you read this occasionally and with my luck it would’ve been on a day right before Father’s Day.
Things You Will Need:
Carrier
Bottles
Newspaper
Paint brush
Mod Podge
Scrapbook paper
Step 1:
Make sure your bottles are clean and dry. You don’t want your snacks smelling funky.
Step 2:
Measure and cut the scrapbook paper to cover the sides of your carrier. Add a light layer of Mod Podge to the carrier and adhere the scrapbook paper. Work your way around until the entire carrier is covered. Set that aside to dry.
Step 3:
Measure and cut the scrapbook paper the fit the size of your lid. Add a light layer of Mod Podge to the top of the lid and adhere yours scrapbook paper. You can also add scrapbook paper to the sides of the lid if you would like to. Set that aside to dry.
Step 4:
Measure and cut your paper to fit around your bottle like a label. Glue this in place.
*Once everything has dried (give it about 5 mins each) put a layer of Mod Podge over the top of the scrapbook paper. Make sure you get the edges of the carrier and where the label overlaps.
Step 5:
When everything is dry go ahead and add in your snack of choice.
Yay! Snack gifts are wonderful!
Happy snacking!
Clever Ideas
25 Clever Ideas to Make Life Easier
Here are 25 clever ideas to make life easier.
Via: amy-newnostalgia.blogspot.com
Why didn’t I think of that?! We guarantee you’ll be uttering those words more than once at these ingenious little tips, tricks and ideas that solve everyday problems … some you never knew you had! (Above: hull strawberries easily using a straw).
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Via: apartmenttherapy.com
Rubbing a walnut over scratches in your furniture will disguise dings and scrapes.
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Via: unplggd.com
Remove crayon masterpieces from your TV or computer screen with WD40 (also works on walls).
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Via: athomewithrealfood.blogspot.com
Stop cut apples browning in your child’s lunch box by securing with a rubber band.
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Via: marthastewart.com
Overhaul your linen cupboard – store bed linen sets inside one of their own pillowcases and there will be no more hunting through piles for a match.
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Via: realsimple.com
Pump up the volume by placing your iPhone / iPod in a bowl – the concave shape amplifies the music.
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Via: savvyhousekeeping.com
Re-use a wet-wipes container to store plastic bags.
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Via: iheartnaptime.net
Add this item to your beach bag. Baby powder gets sand off your skin easily – who knew?!
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Via: realsimple.com
Attach a velcro strip to the wall to store soft toys.
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Via: flickr.com
Look up! Use wire to make a space to store gift wrap rolls against the ceiling, rather than cluttering up the floor.
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Via: instructables.com
Gotcha! Find tiny lost items like earrings by putting a stocking over the vacuum hose.
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Via: realsimple.com
Make an instant cupcake carrier by cutting crosses into a box lid.
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Via: stephmodo.com
For those who can’t stand the scrunching and bunching: how to perfectly fold a fitted sheet.
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Via: sprwmn.blogspot.com
Forever losing your bathroom essentials? Use magnetic strips to store bobby pins (and tweezers and clippers) behind a vanity door
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Via: realsimple.com
A tip for holiday packing. Store shoes inside shower caps to stop dirty soles rubbing on your clothes. And you can find them in just about every hotel!
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Via: familyfun.go.com
A muffin pan becomes a craft caddy. Magnets hold the plastic cups down to make them tip-resistant.
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Via: unplggd.com
Bread tags make the perfect-sized cord labels.
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Via: kiboomu.com
Bake cupcakes directly in ice-cream cones – so much more fun and easier for kids to eat. Definitely doing this!
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Via: squawkfox.com
Microwave your own popcorn in a plain brown paper bag. Much healthier and cheaper than the packet stuff.
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Via: jengrantmorris.blogspot.com
Brilliant space-saver: install a tension rod to hang your spray bottles. Genius!
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Via: 9gag.com
Win friends at breakfast with this heart-shaped egg tutorial. Aww shucks!
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Via: wilton.com
Turn your muffin pan upside down, bake cookie-dough over the top and voila – you have cookie bowls for fruit or ice-cream. Click here for recipe.
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Via: realsimple.com
Freeze Aloe Vera in ice-cube trays for soothing sunburn relief.
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Via: lifehacker.com.au
Gutter garden: Create a window-box veggie patch using guttering.
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Via: re-nest.com
Use egg cartons to separate and store your Christmas decorations.
There Are Some Creative Minds Out There…
Have you ever heard of the website Dude I Want That? If you haven’t please click that link and check it out. Anything you can possibly imagine is on this website. I would be surprised if it wasn’t. Click to the image to go to the link.
Watermelon Tent
Zombie Bowling Balls
Programmable Tattoo System
Fish Aquarium Sink
chocolate covered jalapenos
The Rocking Bed
Bedtime Story Duvet Cover
Dancing Robot Speaker
Steampunk iphone dock
Knife holder
Idea Paint
Remote Control Super Hero
Go to: http://www.dudeiwantthat.com/entertainment/rc-toys/remote-control-superhero.asp for the video link
DIY Frosted Glasses
There are a few ways to make these. I chose etching because I am going to use them on drinking glasses. The alternative would be to use frosted pearl spray paint. The spray paint is much faster but it also has lead in it so, if you plan on using your glassware to drink or eat from then I suggest you take my route as well.
Things You Will Need:
Glasses
Newspaper
Etching acid
Rubber gloves
Rubber Bands
Disposable paint brushes
Step 1:
Stretch a few rubber bands around your glass. I stretched mine unevenly for a neat effect.
Step 2:
PUT YOUR GLOVES ON and dip your paintbrush in the acid and apply several layers to your glassware. Let it sit for a while. Somewhere between 20 minutes and half an hour seemed to work for me.
Step 3:
Rise your glass thoroughly and dry. The etching will slowly start to appear as the glass dries.
There you have it. Frosted glasses. A great addition to your kitchen!
Happy etching!
8 Things To Do With Mason Jars
Click on the pictures for a tutorial!
Mason Jar Candle Holders
Mason Jar Soap Dispenser
Mason Jars and Pipe Clamps for storage
More storage ~ Mason Jars and Chalkboard Labels
Mason Jar + Burlap = Adorable Vase
Love this idea for a party!
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