For the Love of: Mason Jars <div class="greet_block wpgb_cornered"><div class="greet_text"><div class="greet_image"><a href=" rel="nofollow"><img src=" alt="WP Greet Box icon"/></a></div>Hello there! If you are new here, you might want to <a href=" rel="nofollow"><strong>subscribe to the RSS feed</strong></a> for updates on this topic.<div style="clear:both"></div><div class="greet_block_powered_by">Powered by <a href=" title="WP Greet Box WordPress Plugin" style="text-decoration:none;">WP Greet Box</a><a href=" title="WordPress Plugin" style="text-decoration:none;">WordPress Plugin</a></div><div style="clear:both"></div></div></div> Let’s check out some of the beauties I found… mostly with the help of my BFF, Pinterest . Herb Garden Lights
burlap, lace, tweed OH MY | packaging bows | a tutorial Why buy store-bought bows when you can make the prettiest ones ever? It adds such a nice handmade touch to even store bought presents. AND they are reusable! I seen this post by Jessica and had a light bulb moment! Material: Any fabric, ribbon, or even paper I used Burlap, ribbon lace and tweed. First you want to cut your strips. For example, Large = 10” Medium = 9 “ Small = 8”. I didn’t measure the width, just eyeballed it, but I’d say to keep it around 1/2” to 3/4” You are basically making a figure eight and securing in the center. Once you have your 9 strips looped and secured, start stacking one ontop of the other. Take the wall mounting tape (I used 3M), peel one off, hot glue the sticky part and press onto the center bottom. That’s it. I’m in love with them. I made these ones out of fabric and they are just as pretty: And Adelyn HAD to have one for her hair, so I put one on an alligator clip: Have fun! Happy Holidays!!! # kristanlynn xoxo
20 brilliant things to make in a jar Via: mycakies.blogspot.com Start saving your old jam jars! From cakes to herb gardens, pies to photo frames, and even entire meals … here are 20 fantastic things you never knew you could make with a jar. (Above: red velvet cupcakes in a jar. Via: fatgirltrappedinaskinnybody.blogspot.com Word on the street: salad in a jar is all the rage. Via: bakerella.com Cookies in a jar – a great gift idea. Via: rikkihibbert.co.za For a rustic vintage look, display your photos inside glass jars and bottles. Via: goodfoodbreadandmuffins.blogspot.com Chocolate muffin bread cooked in a jar. Via: pizzazzerie.com Super sweet. Via: simplebites.net Bread, cooked in a jar? Via: marthastewart.com A fabulous visual reminder of your favourite holidays. Via: bigredkitchen.com So let’s just cut to the chase – what about making all your meals in a jar?! Via: runwithglitter.blogspot.com There isn’t a child on earth who wouldn’t be wowed by these: rainbow cupcakes baked in a jar. Via: mybakingaddiction.com Via: flickr.com
DIY Bath Salts | Gift in a Jar So, I was at Michael's last week, and happened upon a huge jar of mineral/sea salt, it was cheap so I had to buy it. I knew it would come in handy at some point. It did. I decided to make a homemade bath soak. What you need: jar (I used the Ball jelly/jam jars measuring 250ml) mineral and sea salt essential oil (or in my case extract) food coloring small piece of fabric How to make it: Pour enough salt to fill a jar, or two. That’s it! You can use any scent you prefer. # kristanlynn xoxo This post was sponsored my Little Miss Momma.
Mason Jar Salads! SO....this is the beginning of week 3 on Weight Watchers and I am enjoying big success! 6lbs gone so far and I can already feel a big difference. Here's something that has saved me AND encouraged my husband (Mr. So, here is our take on Mason Jar Meals, specifically Mason Jar Salads Our first step: Hunting and Gathering. Our next step: cleaning, cutting, chopping. Then, assembly. Here are a few tips: 1. 2. 3. Here are some of our recipes: Poppyseed: Layer, in this order: -poppyseed dressing -carrot shreds -green peas -pineapple -blueberries -raspberries -lettuce Asian: -light asian ginger dressing -peapods -cabbage shreds -water chestnuts -bean sprouts -quinoa -toasted sesame seeds Seafood (I make a light dressing with light mayo, skim milk, s and p, and parmesan -dressing -cherry tomatoes (halved) -black olives -celery -drained canned crab / drained canned salad shrimp Caesar: -light Caesar dressing -diced grilled chicken -cukes -parmesan (add croutons later) ...they get mooshy in the jar. ...and here's a closeup:
DIY Chalkboard Paint Ideas For an inexpensive and simple way to label your jars and storage containers, take inspiration from these pics below and use a splash of chalkboard paint and some chalk. The best thing is if you ever change the contents of the jar, you just rub off the label and write the new title in its place. Genius. Visit i DIY for more on this great tutorial
Healthy Breakfast Bread Pudding This is my new favorite easy, make-ahead breakfast. Yummy, healthy goodness in a jar, and under 150 calories! I try to limit my carbs; but sometimes I've just gotta have something sweet and bready for breakfast. This is a way to do that with low calories, low fat, low (or no) sugar, 100% whole grains, and all kinds of nutrition. Plus I can make these up several days ahead, so they're ready for a quick grab-and-go breakfast on those busy mornings. I kind of stumbled into this recipe. Nutritional Info (for one jar with 1/4 cup magic muffin batter, 1/4 cup low-fat sweetened vanilla yogurt, 1/4 cup fresh blueberries/raspberries/blackberries): 148 calories, 1.6g fat, 29.4g carbs, 3.6g fiber, 5.7g proteinWeight Watchers PointsPlus: 4 points Step-by-step photos for makingHealthy Breakfast Bread Pudding Step 1. Read about flour, buttermilk, and sweetener substitutions in my Magic Muffin post. Step 2. Step 3. Step 4. Step 5. Step 6. Step 7. Step 8. MICROWAVE OPTION. Step 9. Step 10. Step 11.
DIY Alex Brooks from Kidspot has complied 20 fun Easter egg hunt ideas… Easter egg hunt fun idea #1: Use different coloured eggs by age Colour code the eggs you hide according to age so that means the littlies, or the two- to four-year-olds can hunt for blue eggs, while the older kids go for purple. Or have the boys hunt for green and the girls hunt for yellow. Easter egg hunt fun idea #2: Add letters to each egg so kids can make words Buy some alphabet stickers or write a different letter on the outside of each egg. Easter egg hunt fun idea #3: Keep a record of the eggs It's worth trying to make a note of how many eggs you've hidden and some of the sneaky spots you managed to stash them. Easter egg hunt fun idea #4: Set hunt boundaries To make sure that chocolate-addicted kids don't endanger themselves by climbing on to the garage roof to look for eggs, establish the boundaries of your Easter egg hunt. Easter egg hunt fun idea #5: Draw a map Why not abandon a hunt in favour of a pinata?
The Best New Way to Bring Your Lunch I’ll admit it—my workday lunches can get pretty boring. I always think I’m going to finally make use of all those delicious recipes I’ve been pinning away, but then nighttime rolls around and I’m too busy watching really important things like The Bachelorette and Vampire Diaries. And then morning comes, and I’m running around like a headless chicken and I’m lucky if I remember my keys and bus pass on the way out the door, let alone find time to throw a tasty lunch together. But with a teensy amount of planning, delicious lunches can be just a few easy steps away. All it takes is a trip to the grocery store on a Sunday afternoon, a couple pantry staples, some mason jars, and an hour of your time. Why mason jars, you might ask? There really are only two rules to the mason jar salad: Start with the dressing or sauce, and end with the lettuce and herbs. The best part is you can make five salads at a time, and they’ll stay fresh for the whole week—just grab and go on your way out the door!
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