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Sipping and Sampling: Non-Alcoholic Beer Taste Test with Kelly & Jay

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Come along for our Sipping and Sampling of non-alcoholic beer with me, Kelly, and my husband Jay. It was a great way to experience different flavors and styles without the worry of overindulging. There are a wide variety of non-alcoholic beers available, ranging from light lagers to dark ales and everything in between. A non-alcoholic beer taste test can be a fun and educational way to explore the differences between different brands. We understand that it can be difficult to give up drinking alcohol, especially if it has been part of your life for a long time. That's why we're here to let you know that there's an alternative: non-alcoholic beer. Non-alcoholic beer is becoming increasingly popular and for good reason. It has all the same flavor as regular beer but without the alcohol content. This makes it a great option for those who want to enjoy the taste of beer without the associated risks of alcohol consumption. Non-alcoholic beer can be enjoyed with friends, at parti...

DIY Dollar Tree Bless This Home Fall Sign

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This DIY Bless This Home Fall sign is so adorable and easy to make using Dollar Tree products. This craft cost me all of $4. I did have some of the supplies already in my craft arsenal but even so, it’s a fraction of what you would pay for something similar at Hobby Lobby or some other home store. Prep Time 5 minutes      A ctive Time 15 minutes        Drying Time 30 minutes        Total Time 50 minutes       Difficulty Easy SUPPLIES YOU WILL NEED: Dollar Tree pizza pan Dollar Tree round fall sign Dollar Tree Rope Glue gun and glue stick Chalk Paint in white Faux leaves Paintbrush INSTRUCTIONS Paint the pizza pan white with chalk paint. You really only need to paint the edges. Let dry completely. Glue the round sign in the middle of the pan.  Glue the rope inside the edge of the pan. Arrange the leaves at the top of the pan/sign and glue them. If you are hanging this, you can use the twine that was orig...

Easy DIY Fire Starters

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We love our fire pit and use it year-round. My husband has become a great fire starter but we found out that having a little help makes it less work to get the fire going.  I’ve been making these fire starter rolls for a couple of years now and they’re super easy and cost little to nothing to make.  Materials you need: Cardboard tubes Dryer Lint Cookie Tin Candles Wax paper Empty can or a wax pouring pot Essential oils, if you desire Pan with water Potholder Instructions : Create a double boiler by placing the empty can or pot in the pan with water. Make sure the can is clean and dry. Place the candle into the can/pot. Heat the water to melt the candle wax. Drop a few drops of essential oils in the hot wax and stir. (Below are some essential oils you may use if you would like to keep the mosquitos away.) Line the bottom of the tin with wax paper. Stand the cardboard tubes up on the end in the cookie tin.   Stuff some lint into each tube. Leave a bit of room to tuck the wa...

National Waffle Week - Try These Recipes

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National Waffle Week is the first full week of September and since it's that time, we are going to share with you sweet and savory recipes that you can enjoy all week. CLASS WAFFLE RECIPE PHOTO: DOTDASH MEREDITH FOOD STUDIOS Prep Time:   10 mins Cook Time:   15 mins Total Time:   25 mins Ingredients 2   cups   all-purpose flour 1   teaspoon   salt 4   teaspoons   baking powder 2   tablespoons   white sugar 2   eggs 1 ½   cups   warm milk ⅓   cup   butter, melted 1   teaspoon   vanilla extract Directions Gather all ingredients. In a large bowl, mix together flour, salt, baking powder, and sugar; set aside. Preheat the waffle iron to the desired temperature. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs. Stir in the milk, butter and vanilla. Pour the milk mixture into the flour mixture; beat until blended. Ladle the batter into a preheated waffle iron. Cook the waffles until golden and crisp. Serve immediately a...