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A Reindeer Barbershop Sextet (or root beer pack to go)

By Eliot, on December 19th, 2014%

I feel obligated to again share with you, dear reader, as we embark on another Christmas gift giving season that I am an often ungrateful gift recipient. (For more on my Bah Humbug attitude, click here.) I have received some scary pig teapots…,some lovely wine glasses…,

lots of cat-themed items, regifted towel-sets (that were actually . . . → Read More: A Reindeer Barbershop Sextet (or root beer pack to go)

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Make Your Own Gift Bags and Go Retro

By Eliot, on December 8th, 2014%

I become even more retro and vintage at Christmas time. I think as I get older, I enjoy more retro stuff. Er…or maybe it is me that is actually become more vintage.

Anyhoo, I found some old forgotten sticker paper in our office/guest room and I went nuts printing vintage images for packages and gift . . . → Read More: Make Your Own Gift Bags and Go Retro

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Elixirs for Xmas: Homemade Vanilla Extract

By Eliot, on October 23rd, 2014%

I love to make homemade gifts and usually work at it throughout the year, especially with canning up summer’s bounty. To “mix it up a bit” (pun intended), I decided to make a few elixirs and extracts to give as gifts this year, too.

If you’re planning on giving homemade vanilla extract for Christmas or . . . → Read More: Elixirs for Xmas: Homemade Vanilla Extract

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DIY Body Lotion

By Eliot, on April 14th, 2014%

Is your skin still trying to recover from the harsh winter? Try out this super-simple recipe for a do-it-yourself, super rich lotion. . . . → Read More: DIY Body Lotion

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“Cooky” Mix

By Eliot, on December 11th, 2013%

A recipe for a “Cooky” master mix from a vintage (circa 1955) pamphlet along with a Lemon Drop cooky recipe. (I love being kitschy at Christmas!) . . . → Read More: “Cooky” Mix

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Gingerbread Granola

By Eliot, on December 5th, 2013%

Holiday spices in a granola that’s good enough to gift. . . . → Read More: Gingerbread Granola

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Maldivian Body Scrub

By Eliot, on December 3rd, 2013%

Ah, wouldn’t a trip to a tropical paradise be great right about now? Can’t carve out enough time to go during this holiday season? Make this spice scrub instead….. . . . → Read More: Maldivian Body Scrub

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Caveman Fudge

By Eliot, on December 1st, 2013%

Yes, you read the title correctly. Have I peaked your interest? Want to know what the heck is Caveman Fudge. Keep reading… . . . → Read More: Caveman Fudge

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Stick a fork in it…

By Eliot, on November 24th, 2013%

Make garden markers out of used wine corks and cheap forks. . . . → Read More: Stick a fork in it…

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The Gift of Jam and Cake

By Eliot, on November 21st, 2013%

What would be the better gift? Cake or jam or both? . . . → Read More: The Gift of Jam and Cake

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