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Learn How To Sew Lined Curtains | National Sewing Circle This is a great video that shows how to make the curtains with Grommets

Zuppa Toscana (better than Olive Garden!) 1 lb. Italian sausages (use spicy to get that signature Olive Garden flavor) 4-6 russet potatoes, chopped 1 onion, cho pped 1/4 c. REAL bacon pieces (optional) 2 Tbsp minced garlic (about 3-4 cloves) 32 oz. chicken broth 1 c. kale or Swiss chard, chopped 1 c. heavy whipping cream 2 Tbsp flour 1. Brown sausage links in a sauté pan. 2. Cut links in half lengthwise, then cut slices. 3. Place sausage, chicken broth, garlic, potatoes and onion in slow cooker. Add just enough water to cover the vegetables and meat. 4. Cook on high 3-4 hours (low 5-6 hours) until potatoes are soft. 30 minutes before serving: 5. Mix flour into cream removing lumps. 6. Add cream, kale, and bacon to the crock pot, stir. 7. Cook on high 30 minutes or until broth thickens slightly. 8. Add salt, pepper, and cayenne to taste. BEST. SOUP. EVER!!!!

ORIGINAL BLUE DAWN . . . IT’S NOT JUST FOR DISHES ANYMORE Wild Life Ever wonder why Dawn Dishwashing Liquid is the wildlife cleaner of choice after an oil spill? According to the International Bird Rescue Research Center, Dawn effectively removes grease but does not cause harm to the skin of the birds. It’s also biodegradable and contains no phosphates. BUBBLES According to Bubbles.org , Dawn dishwashing liquid makes great homemade bubbles. Here is the Giant Bubble Recipe used in bubble makers at many children’s museums: 1/2 cup Ultra Dawn 1/2 gallon warm water 1 tablespoon glycerin (available at any drug store) OR White Karo syrup works too! Stir gently. Skim the foam off the top of the solution (too much foam breaks down the bubbles). Dip bubble wand and get ready for some good, clean fun! GREASY HAIR PROBLEMS Kids get into the darnedest things! Like Vaseline and baby oil rubbed into their hair! Dawn is mild enough to use on their hair and strong enough t...

NEVER KNEW THIS!! GREAT SHARE!!! GREAT FIND! In my little world, items like cre am of tartar (potassium bitartrate) are not simply a super way to stabilize eg...g whites but also scandalously inexpensive cleaning secrets. This long-forgotten gem of a cleaning agent may be used with a little water or vinegar to lift even the most stubborn stains. Unattractive grout driving you batty? Mold and mildew stains got you reaching for the Prozac? Burner pans and casserole dishes giving you fits? Cream of Tartar is your new best friend. Cream of tartar is one of nature’s best bleaching agents. Cream of tartar, a.k.a “crusted wine,” is mixed with baking soda to create baking powder (bet you didn't know that.. okay, some of you probably did, you smartypants). While it is an acid, it’s not harmful. It’s an acidic salt which comes from grapes. Use a few tablespoons of cream of tartar with hot water or hydrogen peroxide and clean any aluminum pans which have dis...

Pepperoni Rolls This picture is pretty self explanatory on how to create the rolls with the Pepperoni and Cheese. Bake 375 degrees for 10-14 minutes Serve with Marinara sauce    ENJOY *** Found on Facebook added cooking temp and time

FRENCH TOAST BAKE  The ideal breakfast for Christmas morning! Easy too! Prepare the night before and pop in the oven Christmas morning. SO DELISH! Your family will sing Hallelujah! 1/2 cup melted butter (1 stick) 1 cup brown sugar 1 loaf of thickly sliced bread 4 eggs 1 1/2 cup milk 1 teaspoon vanilla Powdered sugar for sprinkling Cinnamon for sprinkling 1. Melt butter in microwave & add brown sugar....stir till mixed. 2. Pour butter/sugar mix into bottom of 9 x 13 pan....spread around. 3. Beat eggs, milk, & vanilla 4. Lay single slices of bread in pan 5. Spoon 1/2 of egg mixture on bread layer 6. Sprinkle some cinnamon over bread/eggs 7. Add 2nd layer of sliced bread 8. Spoon on remaining egg mixture 9. Cover & chill in fridge overnight 10. Bake at 350 for 45 minutes (covered for the first 30 minutes) 11. Sprinkle with powdered sugar & cinnamon 12. Serve with warm maple syrup

BEST FROSTING EVER  Combine 1 cup of milk and small box of instant vanilla pudding, set aside.  Whip together 8 oz of cream cheese and 12 oz carton of Cool Whi p.  Whip in pudding.  Refrigerate while cake cools.  Ice and enjoy this lovely light icing ☆  Got this recipe off Facebook and wanted it so it could be on Pinterest

How to clean your cookie sheets--Kitchen "Miracle" Cleaner! You put about 1/4 cup of baking soda in a small glass bowl and squirt in hydrogen peroxide until it makes a nice paste. Then you rub it on the offending dirt/stain/ grease...whatever! You can usually just use your fingers...but you can also use a small sponge as well.

Grandmother’s Slow Cooked Meatballs Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds extra lean ground beef 1 cup dry breadcrumbs 1/2 cup egg substitute 1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley 2 tablespoons minced fresh onion 1/3 cup ketchup 2 tablespoons brown sugar 1 tablespoon lemon juice 16 ounces cranberry sauce 12 ounces chili sauce parsley sprigs -- optional Directions: Combine first 5 ingredients in a large bowl; shape mixture into 30 (11/2-inch) meatballs. Combine ketchup, sugar, juice, and sauces in an electric slow cooker; gently stir in meatballs. Cover with lid; cook on low-heat setting for 8 to 10 hours. Garnish with parsley, if desired.