Sweetheart Mints

While digging through old recipes last month I came across this recipe for Sweetheart Mints.  It comes from an old friend, Laurie, who gave me the recipe at my Kitchen Wedding Shower. It is the perfect recipe for a Valentine…

Pioneer Woman

Last night I got to meet the real live Pioneer Woman as she stopped by Salt Lake City on her book tour. It was a long drive up to the big city and I wasn’t sure I wanted to make…

A few things

Yes, I’m here. Just a short break while I take care of family matters.  It’s been an eventful week around here. I’ve been working on a few Valentine projects that I can’t wait to share over the next few days.…

Crowd Pleasin’ Vegetable Dip

Whether you are serving a crowd this Super Bowl Sunday or just your family, you can balance out the nachos and wings by serving a few vegetables. With this dip in tow, your guests will actually want to eat them!…

Ruffled Hand Towel Tutorial

Here is an easy way to add a little loveliness your bathroom. The plain old hand towel in my bathroom was just that.  PLAIN.  I decided it needed a little makeover. I started with a simple white towel and added…

Cookie Love – Oatmeal Craisin Recipe

  Welcome February. You’re just in time.  January was starting to look a little too smoggy and grey. Just in time for February, I’m sharing one of my all time favorite cookie recipes. Craisin Oatmeal Cookies.  They are sweet, but…

Facebook and more

Here is something fun that happened last week: 10 Sites That Make Your Life Easier Thank you to Women’s Day for listing Make it Do as a top 10 site to help you decrease stress and streamline your routine. Click…

Ten Laundry Tips

10.  1/4 cup of vinegar in your rinse cycle works wonders in keeping your clothes soft. 9.  Always check pockets.  There is nothing worse than opening the dryer to find silly putty on your entire load of clothes.  (Don’t try…

Say It On The Wall Giveaway Winner

The random winner for the $25 Say It On the Wall gift certificate is: Congratulations Liz!  We will email today with your prize. Remember, this week only, Say It On the Wall is offering Make it Do readers a 30%…

In Search of a Mate

The missing sock phenomenon…  it is such a mystery. I can understand the kid’s missing socks.  The are known to clean by shoving things under the bed, in the closet, or pretty much anywhere but the laundry hamper. But when…

Laundry Tin and a Giveaway!

I finished my new laundry tin… and I LOOOVE IT. Not only does it look great, it also solves a problem.  I buy the large box of detergent from Costco for my laundry.  It doesn’t fit in my cupboard, or…