Learn how to make a custom round wooden door hanger using your Cricut cutting machine and a round piece of wood. My nephew got married this past fall. And although I wasn’t able to attend his wedding due to being in the middle of a pandemic, I did still want to make a gift for …
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 …
This DIY Wood Slice Cutting Board couldn’t possibly be easier to make. Learn how to make cutting boards out of wood slices for an easy DIY project. This blog post originally appeared on The Birch Cottage blog on August 14, 2015. I have updated the instructions to make them more clear. Last week, I got …
For the past few years, our daughter Morgan has made Russian Tea Cakes as Christmas gifts for family and friends. Her Russian Tea Cakes are amazing and full of rich buttery goodness. This Russian Tea Cakes recipe originally appeared on The Birch Cottage blog on April 7, 2016. It has been updated to make the …
Save money by learning how to make homemade vanilla extract. Homemade vanilla extract is so much better than imitation and makes for a much appreciated homemade gift! This recipe for Homemade Vanilla Extract originally appeared on The Birch Cottage blog on July 22, 2016. It has been updated with clearer instructions and new photos. I …
It’s no secret that you can save money with Dollar Tree. And to help you prepare your home for fall decorating here is a collection of 50 Dollar Tree Hacks for Fall Decorating. My husband and I were vacationing this summer at our family’s vacation spot in northern Michigan. On one of our trips to …
Healthy and tasty Shrimp Stuffed Avocado recipe! Fresh avocado stuffed with shrimp, cilantro aioli and lime juice. Using fresh ingredients for the Shrimp Stuffed Avocado Recipe is key. This blog post originally appeared on The Birch Cottage blog on April 10,2015. It has been updated to include new photos. My husband and I first discovered …
Learn how to crochet with 14 free crochet patterns for crocheted coasters! Coasters are a practical gift that you can crochet in no time! This blog post originally appeared October 25, 2018. Some links have changed and some patterns that I originally shared are no longer available. I’ve updated the list of 14 Free Crochet …
Summer is the perfect time to make Blueberry Hand Pies. These Blueberry Hand Pies are made using a shaggy pastry crust and filled with blueberries. Summer is the perfect time to make these Blueberry Hand Pies as the blueberries become ripe for picking! But you don’t have to use fresh blueberries, you can also use …
A collection of 15 quick, easy and fun summer sewing projects that you can complete in a couple hours or less! Summer is not the time (for me anyway) to be tied down to my sewing machine. I like being outdoors, spending time with my family, sitting by the lake, barbecuing and watching our dog …
This homemade Strawberry Jam recipe for water bath canning is a true classic and makes about 8 half-pint jars of Strawberry Jam. Nothing quite says summertime like fresh fruit. And fresh fruit means it’s time to do some home canning so my family can enjoy the taste of fresh fruit all year long. I love …
Learn the difference between jam, jelly and preserves. Hint: it has to do with the amount of fruit in the final product. Whether you like your jelly with peanut butter, or maybe preserves on a biscuit or jam on toast, there’s one thing we can all agree on, that fruit preserved in a jar is …
If you have a Cricut cutting machine, you may be wondering what is Cricut Access, why or if you really need it and if it’s worth it. Before we delve into deciding if you really need Access or if it’s worth it to you, let’s first talk about exactly what is Cricut Access. Because if …