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Keep up the age-old tradition of home canning and pickling to preserve the season's harvest. Our pickling and canning techniques make saving this summer's bounty fun, safe, and rewarding.
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Beneath the confetti-candy covering of these ice cream pops lies a marvelous surprise: a soft-in-the-center miniature candy bar on a Popsicle stick. Let kids help prepare these fanciful confections: Have them push sticks into the candy bars and finish the pops by giving them a full coating of the candy sprinkles. Perch the pops on a chilled cake stand to give them a longer life during serving.
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Ingredients:
• 8 piece(s) (1 1/2-inch) Soft-Centered Candy Bars, (like Milky Way or Snickers)
• 1 pint(s) Vanilla Custard-Style Ice Cream, slightly softened
• 3/4 cup (s) assorted-color candy confetti or sprinkles
Directions:
1. Insert a wooden Popsicle stick into one end of each candy bar and set aside. Place 1 tablespoon of ice cream in the bottom of a 3-ounce paper cup. Place candy in center of the cup, surround with 3 tablespoons ice cream, and smooth over the top. Visit us at CountryLiving.com
2. Transfer cup to a baking sheet, repeat with remaining cups,
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In Ana White's world, every piece of furniture is a DIY project waiting to happen. "Staining allows beautiful wood grains to show through, and it hides wear and tear better than regular paint," she says. The Alaska-based blogger walks us through a range of cool techniques, proving that it's possible to give anything fine finish.
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Talk about a gear shift! These zippy finds roll with distinction.
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Shower your dad with love-and style-with these sophisticated finds.
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Separating a kid from his or her clutter can seem like a never-ending task. The solution? Find creative, fun ways to stash, store, and show off your child's most precious stuff.
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Whether you're planning a big barn party or an intimate destination wedding, delight your guests and stay within your budget by choosing one of these affordable handmade invitations from Etsy.
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