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recycle your old sweater – DIY

I didn't wear this short sleeve, cowl neck sweater at all last winter (please excuse the glow-in-the-dark jewelry, it was Halloween!). Instead of tossing it, I'm transforming it into three different, fashion-forward accessories, a short infinity scarf, boot toppers, and…

summer wardrobe declutter

Now is a great time to go through all of those recently worn (and not worn) summer clothes and sort them out. I need to do this job because my closet is about to be gutted and remodelled. It's not…

Kylie’s rocky road christmas tree

My sisters are both great cooks. They're particularly good at cakes, cookies and desserts. This delicious treat has been the centerpiece of our family Christmases for many years now. My sister, Kylie also makes mini versions for teacher and hostess…

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chicken cacciatore

Have you ever felt like a comforting winter stew but didn't want red meat again? Chicken Cacciatore is the answer. I'd heard about this dish, but hadn't even tasted it let alone cooked it. It's delicious and this recipe has…

easy rack of lamb

If I need to cook a nice dinner quickly, I'll often choose rack of lamb. I like lamb from Australia or New Zealand. Maybe it's just a flavor I'm used to and it's readily available at most supermarkets. While this…

entry make-over

This is one of the parts of my house I was most excited about remodeling. That might sound strange because it's not an area you linger in, but it's the first thing you see and it really was pretty dark…

healthy chocolate-banana fudge

I've finally come to realize I'm never going to be able to give up sweets. I crave them most afternoons and every night. Instead, I thought I'd start looking for some healthier alternatives. This fudge recipe tastes pretty good straight…

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