Zucchini Bread Muffins

This lemon zucchini cookies recipe is made using shredded zucchini and lemon zest. It’s a versatile cookie recipe that you can change up by adding vanilla extract or walnuts. I love to incorporate zucchini into my cooking and baking. I figure any time I can get my husband to eat more veggies, it’s a good …

Learn how to make a Deco Mesh Wreath with a Dollar Tree wreath form, deco mesh, and ribbon in the colors of your choice! Well, I did it! I finally gave my hand a try at making a Deco Mesh Wreath. I first read quite a few different tutorials, as well as watched several different …

Download this free floral printable Bunco Score Sheets Set that includes score sheets, tally sheets and tent cards. Bunco! So, I was going through some of the old forms on The Birch Cottage blog when I discovered that I hadn’t yet shared with you this floral printable Bunco Score Sheets Set. Not sure how I …

This homemade cherry sauce is loaded with juicy cherries. This Cherry Sauce Recipe is easy to make with fresh or frozen cherries. It’s cherry season here in northern Michigan. In fact, Michigan is home to the “Cherry Capital of the World”. If you’ve ever visited northern Michigan, you may have noticed cherry trees and cherry …

Amazon Prime Day 2022 is set for July 12-13. Here’s how to take advantage of Amazon Prime Day 2022 and the best deals for your home! If you’re a regular here on The Birch Cottage blog, you know that my husband and I are BIG fans of Amazon Prime. What you may not know, is that …

Learn how easy it is to make homemade Strawberry Ice Cream with fresh strawberries. Your family will LOVE this ice cream! Promise!! I shared with you previously how my husband decided we needed a home ice cream maker. I was skeptical. I have had ice cream makers in the past and felt like they were …

Learn how to crochet the Crunchy Stitch Dishcloth using the crunchy stitch. Crocheted dishcloths are easy to make and make for thoughtful handmade gifts! This blog post originally appeared May 1, 2017 and was updated May 16, 2022 to include updated photos and instructions. Learn how to crochet Crunchy Stitch Dishcloth! Like I shared before, …

Learn how to crochet textured stitch dishcloth! This pattern creates lots of texture – perfect for dishcloths, washcloths or hand towels! This blog post originally appeared April 14, 2017 and has been updated May 18, 2022 to include new photos and updated instructions. I have been crocheting for as long as I can remember. It’s …

Repurpose a 2-liter plastic bottle to make a one-of-a-kind (and kid friendly) DIY Bird Feeder from a 2-Liter Plastic Bottle. I’m back again this month on Ideas for the Home by Kenarry sharing with you How to Make a Bird Feeder from a 2-Liter Plastic Bottle. This craft project is easy, fun, and even kid-friendly! I …

Moms of all ages love handmade gifts. Chose one of these DIY Mother’s Day Handmade Gift Ideas to make the perfect Mother’s Day gift! Mother’s Day is the perfect time to craft a handmade gift. My mom loved everything handmade. I am so grateful to her for passing the love of all things handmade on …

Whether you create or buy your own SVG cut files, you’ll want to learn how to insert an uploaded SVG file into a Cricut Design Space project. I previously shared with you how to upload SVG cut files to use with Cricut Design Space. Please refer to that tutorial if you need help uploading cut …

Use this Vanilla Ice Cream Base Recipe to create delicious flavored ice creams with your home ice cream maker. I shared with you previously how my husband decided we needed a home ice cream maker. I was skeptical. I have had ice cream makers in the past and felt like they were a lot of …

Learning how to upload SVG files to Cricut Design Space will allow you so much more flexibility and creativity with your Cricut crafting! Adding your own cut files or those your purchase online or obtain free from sites like The Birch Cottage, can really help you to take your Cricut crafts to the next level. …