Sources: https://www.thespruce.com/no-sew-mask-4801991 & https://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&ved=2ahUKEwip-MK4y7HrAhXToFwKHcgdBxwQtwIwAHoECAUQAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cdc.gov%2Fcoronavirus%2F2019-ncov%2Fprevent-getting-sick%2Fhow-to-make-cloth-face-covering.html&usg=AOvVaw1zvo9AFXzBhCFSPXxUQw0b Non-sewn Mask Materials Bandana, old t-shirt, or square cotton cloth (cut approximately 20”x20”)Rubber bands (or hair ties)Scissors (if you are cutting your own cloth) Pick out the bandana, t-shirt, or other fabric you'd like to use. Lay your fabric out flat on the table, with the patterned side facing down towards … Continue reading DIY & Health: No sew face mask
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Makeup and crafts: Make your own lipgloss
Source: https://www.instructables.com/id/Lip-Gloss/ Keep your kisser soft by making your own lip gloss!You'll have a blast customizing and remixing the variations on this recipe to find your perfect match. More color, more flavor, more gloss? Go for it! Here are some great suggestions to get you started on your path to lip gloss glory!This basic recipe … Continue reading Makeup and crafts: Make your own lipgloss
DIY: Christmas mason jar
From: https://crazylittleprojects.com/christmas-treat-jars/ Supplies Needed: ◦ Jars (get them from a craft store or use baby food jars) ◦ Glitter-Red, white and brown ◦ Googly eyes ◦ Red pom pom ◦ Black ribbon ◦ Silver foam sheet ◦ Black beads ◦ Orange paper ◦ Decoupage ◦ Hot Glue ◦ Brown pipe cleaner Start out by covering … Continue reading DIY: Christmas mason jar
DIY: Make your kids a Christmas Eve box
You can even customise it with stickers from Disney's frozen or Star Wars or whatever they love!! Here's some activities you could do on Christmas Eve Make a gingerbread house Have a hot drinks Give new pjs Go ice skating Make snowman soup Make reindeer food Donate old toys and clothes to those less fortunate … Continue reading DIY: Make your kids a Christmas Eve box
Food: Candy Canes
Recipe from: https://www.thespruceeats.com/candy-canes-recipe-521012 Ingredients Nonstick cooking spray 3 cups/21 ounces granulated sugar 1 cup/11 ounces light corn syrup 1/2 cup/4 ounces water, divided 1 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract 1 teaspoon red gel food coloring Optional: 1 teaspoon white gel food coloring Spray two rimmed baking sheets with nonstick cooking spray and set aside. Preheat your oven to 200 F. … Continue reading Food: Candy Canes
Cooking lesson – week one: Shortbread and Gingerbread
Today with my beautiful assistant Melanie I learned how to make Gingerbread and shortbread. I will say I only needed assistance cooking the gingerbread mix on the hob, putting the biscuits on trays and using the icing bag. Here's what you need to make the gingerbread: 40grams of unsalted butter 2 table spoons of ginger … Continue reading Cooking lesson – week one: Shortbread and Gingerbread
Beauty: Coffee body scrub
INGREDIENTS ⅔ cup coffee grounds ½ cup raw sugar ½ cup melted coconut oil or olive oil 2 teaspoons vanilla extract METHOD Mix all ingredients together and store in a jar.
DIY: Christmas crafts – star decorations
Baking up a simple salt dough is a kid-friendly activity. 1. Mix 1 cup of salt, 2 cups of flour, and 3/4 cups of water (and optional food coloring). Knead until mixed. 2. Roll out dough and cut with star-shaped cookie cutters. 3. Use a skewer to poke a hole in the top. 4. Bake … Continue reading DIY: Christmas crafts – star decorations
DIY: How to make paper snowflakes (from wikiHow.com)
Fold a piece of paper in half. For a standard snowflake, normal printer paper (8.5 x 11) is just fine. To get fancy, decorate your paper beforehand in colored pencil, crayon, or marker. Or use colored paper! Find the center of the paper on the fold. Then grab the bottom corner and bring it to the center, … Continue reading DIY: How to make paper snowflakes (from wikiHow.com)
DIY: Star Garland advent calendar (From Abeautifulmess.com)
Hold up your wreath and inspect it for any gaps, which can be filled with leftover foliage. You might also want to print a little around the edge to achieve a strong circular shape. Don’t go overboard though, as you still want a natural look. For a bit of glam, you could consider adding a … Continue reading DIY: Star Garland advent calendar (From Abeautifulmess.com)