Looking for a fun and delicious idea? This Bourbon Bacon Jam recipe is so good for SO many reasons!!! There are few things that I love more than bacon, or the smell of bacon cooking, or onions cooking, and luckily this delicious recipe gives me all of those in one, plus a bunch more. This … [Read more...]
Handmade Gifts for Guys: Simple Rib Rub Recipe
One of the meals that my husband enjoys cooking- and perhaps one of the only ones that he actually loves- is ribs cooked in the oven. He usually has someone help him in the kitchen by sprinkling various spices onto the meat while he rubs it in. This gave me the idea to create a pre-mixed … [Read more...]
Handmade Gifts for Guys: Hand Painted Mug
One thing that I think makes a handmade gift special is how personalized it can be. This is what I love about the hand painted mug craft seen all over the Internet. Customizing a mug for any man in your life is pretty simple. Just think of some sort of inside joke or shared interest that the two of … [Read more...]
Handmade Gifts for Guys: DIY Home-Roasted Coffee Tutorial
Today, I am featuring a super-easy handmade gift that is particularly close to my heart. My husband and I are devout coffee lovers. We love all sorts of coffee- particularly dark roasts! In fact, it is difficult to find a roast dark enough for us in coffee shops. We love the earthy, deep flavor of … [Read more...]
Handmade Gifts for Men: DIY Flannel Scarf Tutorial
Finding handmade gifts for men is not as easy as finding gifts for women. For women, it’s easy! Just make a cute bag, cozy, piece of jewelry, e-reader cover, art, coffee cozy- whatever! For men, it becomes much harder to find a gift they will use. Last year, I found the perfect gift for men- a … [Read more...]
Handmade Gifts for Men: Customized Quote Print
Handmade gifts are one of my favorite things to give at Christmas. I find that when I make something (or in a pinch, purchase something handmade), the gift has more meaning. I also come from a family of 9, which means purchasing individual gifts can get quite expensive! While I find that there … [Read more...]
