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Homemade fabric softener made with inexpensive hair conditioner and white vinegar saves money, soften clothes and reduces static! I don’t know what liquid fabric softener costs where you live, but here in central Ohio it ranges from $5.99 – $7.99 a bottle. I’ve been wanting to make homemade fabric softener for a long time. I actually don’t use much fabric softener in the summer months,
Eight festive ideas for repurposing Christmas cards. What do you do with your Christmas cards after the holidays are over? Well, whatever you do, don’t throw out your Christmas cards! When I was browsing through the December issue of Country Woman magazine on my Kindle, they had an entire feature on repurposing Christmas cards. So, I thought I’d share a few of my favorite Christmas
With these 13 box cake mix hacks, you can turn boring box cake mix into extraordinary bakery quality cakes with very little effort. Box cake mixes are admittedly easy and user friendly. But, did you know that with a couple of different substitutions or additions, you can take your cake baking to the next level? Box Cake Mix Hacks Today, I’m sharing a baker’s dozen
This Keto Eggnog Cookies Recipe is a low carb and keto friendly cookie recipe that your family will love at Christmas and throughout the year! This blog post is sponsored by Steviva. The recipe and opinion are 100% my own! Follow Steviva on social media on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest for product information and recipe ideas! Ever since I started trying to eat healthier and incorporating a ketogenic diet into our lifestyle, I’ve
These Hello Kitty Christmas Gift Tags were designed using Avery’s Design & Print Online. Hello Kitty is an adorable fictional character from Sanrio. It’s no secret by now that I love to use Avery’s Design & Print Online to create gift tags. When I was creating my Plaid and Wood Christmas Gift Tags for you, I stumbled across a complete plethora of Hello Kitty printables
Learn how to make this earth friendly DIY pillowcase laundry bag Laundry bags are a great way to stay tidy while traveling. This DIY laundry bag was so easy to create. I wasn’t sure about how I wanted to insert the drawstring, but once I figured that out, it was a piece of cake! If you travel, it’s really nice to have one place to
Learn to make these easy DIY Pinecone Fire Starters using pinecones, tea candles and essential oils. Fire starters also make great stocking stuffers! If you have visited the Subscribers Resource Library recently, you’ve probably seen these pinecone fire starter printables. (If you’d like access, you can sign up below!) I was hoping to have the full tutorial (with pictures) ready for you by today, but
Come see how we decorated our Christmas tree with handmade Christmas tree ornaments. Filled with handmade ornaments, it’s my favorite Christmas tree! I’ve been so busy sharing family favorite recipes, free printable Christmas gift tags and handmade gift ideas, that I’ve failed to share real life with you, like our handmade Christmas tree ornaments. Although I do use the gift tags and Christmas prints I
A set of free printable Snowflake Christmas Gift Tags in four colors: tan, gray, pink and blue are sure to add a festive touch to your Christmas packages. “Oh, the weather outside is frightfulBut the fire is so delightfulAnd since we’ve no place to goLet it snow, let it snow, let it snow…” I love Christmas carols, don’t you? I also love snow – the
This easy to sew fabric keychain wristlet is perfect for busy moms or anyone who needs to keep track of their keys – hands-free! I first made this fabric keychain wristlet when our daughter-in-law was expecting twins. This fabric keychain wristlet just seemed like such a great way to keep track of your keys hands-free! Can you imagine being the parent of twins? Just think
Fabric bins are an easy way to add some fun touches to your home storage needs. Following along with this easy to sew fabric bin tutorial! I love fabric bins, totes, boxes and bags. These storage solutions are such an easy to sew project that even if you’re new to sewing, you’ll be able to stitch up some fabric bins in no time! Plus, you
Enjoy this free printable Christmas Wreath Collection of cards, gift tags, gift wraps and thank you cards with timeless Christmas sentiments! I had designed this set of wreath Christmas cards and thank you cards last year. You can actually purchase them separately in my Etsy shop. But, I thought it would be fun to put this entire collection together in one nice little Christmas Wreath
Dad’s Road Trip Chocolate Chip Cookies are made using ground oats, chocolate chips, grated chocolate and chopped walnuts for a soft, chewy cookie. My husband, his parents and his grandparents had been taking a road trip to French River, Ontario every July 4th for over 50 years. My husband and I have made that trip every summer as well since we’ve been together, sometimes multiple
Use this free 2019 printable monthly calendar with vintage botanical art to record your important dates. Use as a wall calendar or desk calendar. Last year, I shared my very first vintage illustration printable calendar. I actually have that calendar hanging on my wall at work. When I started thinking and planning what calendar I would like to share this year, I knew I wanted
Download your free printable Plaid and Wood Christmas Gift Tags, plus a set of Do Not Open Until December 25 gift tags to match! When our sailor girl was home for Thanksgiving last week, we took a little trip to Lowe’s to purchase some outdoor Christmas lights they had on sale. Of course, that meant we also had to peruse all the beautiful Christmas decorations,
YarnCanada.ca has partnered with Bernat Yarn and Patons Yarn to give 12 individuals or groups a total of $2000 worth of yarn to use towards their cause. Do you knit or crochet for a cause? Well, have I got an incredible opportunity to tell you about! How would you like to win free yarn for your cause? That’s exactly what you can do! YarnCanada.ca has
The Columbus Dispatch shares 25 reader submitted recipes in its 10th annual Holiday Cookie Guide, including the Egg Nog Cookies recipe by The Birch Cottage. The Dispatch reported: More than 200 readers responded to our call for recipes, with many sharing their family favorites and the stories behind them. We have selected 25 of those here, lovingly testing each one with the help of Dispatch
Learn how to sew a pillow case with contrast cuff and trim using the burrito method. Handmade pillow cases are easy to make and can be so easily customized! Whether you spell it “pillow case” or “pillowcase”, today I’m going to share with you the burrito method for sewing a pillow case. (I just had to get that grammar/spelling issue out of the way.) Our
Download these free printable Christmas handmade with love care tags for your handmade, crocheted or knitted gifts! Care tags add such a thoughtful touch. Last April, I created and shared a set of free printable handmade gift care tags. They were a big hit! So, I thought I’d update these care tags, just a little, to give them a bit of Christmas flair. So, if
Download this set of 3 free printable acorns & oak leaves vintage illustrations. These vintage illustrations are perfect for your fall decor! Happy Thanksgiving! I hope you’re enjoying the day with your family and friends. If you happen to visit The Birch Cottage blog today, I think you’ll love this set of fall prints I have for you today! If you’re a fan of Fixer
