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Leather Chevron/ Arrow Necklace and Earrings DIY

By: Freetimefrolics

So lately I have been seeing leather jewelry everywhere.  One Little Mama has these amazing tear drop earrings on her site.  I was totally inspired.  I found this amazing silver leather at Joann’s. ( It comes in copper and gold too!) And let it sit for a day or two.  Then I started thinking, what if I made it layered and or chevron.  So I went to work and came up with this fun, lightweight silver leather necklace.  

1. First I purchased my leather. I bought a sheet of leather, silver rings and matching chain.

2. I made a template for my chevron/ arrow in photo shop. Here is the template I used. Then traced it onto the back of the leather.

3. I cut my leather out.  You can do this with sharp scissors or an Xacto-o knife. Then in the corners I punched holes in the corners with my Making Memories hole punch. Or you can use a leather punch.

4. Use jump rings to connect your leather pieces.  I liked the look of 4 rings between mine.  Add a few extras at the top and add your chain.

Attach your chain and you are ready to go. You can repeat these steps for earrings just on a smaller scale and you will need earring posts to attach your leather to. 

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My Favorite Kitchen Gadgets

By: Freetimefrolics

I love cooking and baking in my Kitchen.  So today I though I would share a few of my favorite kitchen gadgets! Some of these I use everyday and others I only use occasionally but can’t live with out them!  I feel like when I have the right tools I love being in the kitchen.  I mean who doesn’t love cutting veggies with an awesome knife that cuts them like butter?  Am I Right?? 

1. A giant bowl and lid from Tupperware.  I love this bowl.  I use it to raise breads, make popcorn treats and cracker mixes.  The perfect size for parties!

2. Cookie scoops in 3 sizes.  I purchased mine from pampered chef. But you can get them anywhere.  I use these for cookies, cupcake and pancake batter, ice cream and scooping fruit.

3. The call this a mincer but I use it to cut homemade noodle for soup.  Its perfect!

4. Size adjusting rolling pin.  I just got mine for Christmas.  It rolls out the perfect thickness of cookies and pastries.  I absolutely love it! No more guessing.

5. Micro cooker from Pampered chef.  I have 2 in each size and I use them everyday.  I steam veggies, cook soup, melt chocolate and reheat sauces. They are wonderful and time saving!

6. Mix and Blend from Blendtec.  I have had this baby for about 7 years.  I make all my cookies, cakes, bread and whipped cream in this wonderful mixing machine.  Not to mention the blender is amazing.  I use it for apple sauce, smoothies (everyday) and for baking.  I could not live without my wonder machine!

7. Garlic Press- This little beauty if from Pampered chef, and though it only has one use, its perfect fpr pressing garlic and easy to clean up!

8. Mixing/ measuring bowl.  Another pampered chef product.  I love these bowls. They come in 2 sizes and I use at least one of them daily.  You can measure, mix and bake in this beauty.  Another pro is it comes with a lid for storage!

9. Komachi 2 Knives- I just got my set at Christmas time from Costco and I am wondering what I ever did without them.  They are wonderful knives. Especially the bread knife.  It cuts through bread like butter!

10. Pastry Cutter/ Chopper- This was one for the first kitchen gadgets I purchased after I was married. I remember my grandmother using hers to cut cinnamon rolls.  So I just had to have one.  I used it to cut breads and cookies and to scrape the leftovers off my counter.

11. Mixing bowl with lids- These are another Christmas time buy from Costco.  I love that they nest, for easy storage  and come with lids.  The colors are adorable and great for entertaining.

12. Blender bottle- We have a dozen of these babies for quick protein shakes, chocolate milk and the occasional flavored water.  But my new favorite use is mixing flour and water to thicken soups and gravies.  It is wonderful!

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Prize Winning Homemade Doughnuts {Recipe}

By: Freetimefrolics

Lately I have been making recipes that have been in my family for years.  This one comes from my Grandmother.  For years she had made these delicious buttermilk doughnuts. They are so good she even won a prize for her recipe.  They are so easy to make, especially with your kids! So give these delightful doughnuts a try! They are perfect for a Fall carnival, family party or to deliver to neighbors.

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Canon Camera Giveaway

By: Freetimefrolics

I have teamed up with some amazing bloggers from all over the blogosphere to bring you this amazing giveaway.

This giveaway is open to US Residents age 18 and older.
Giveaway will run from February 24 – March 3, 2014.
One winner will be chosen to receive their choice between a Canon Rebel t3 or a $400 Amazon Gift Card. Winner will be notified by email and will have 24 hours to claim their prize or a new winner may be chosen.

You can enter using the rafflecopter box below. Be sure to get your daily entries for tweeting about the giveaway.

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My 5 Go To Freezer Meals Tips and Tricks

By: Freetimefrolics

I love having dinner all done and ready to go.  But some days are better than others.  With 4 kids I am constantly on the go.  On those busy days I still want my kids to have a good, well balanced meal.  So that’s when I turn to freezer meal.  I whip these yummy dishes up and throw them in the freezer.  I pull them out in the morning and they are ready to bake by evening.  Add a veggie and you are ready to go!
I love using freezer meals for all kinds of reasons. So today I am sharing my tips, tricks and recipes to make delicious meals straight from your freezer!

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Porcupine Meatballs {Recipe}

By: Freetimefrolics

As a kid one of my favorite meals my grandma made was Porcupine Meatballs.  They were always my requested meal when staying at her house.  Now that I am a mom with 4 hungry kiddos it is a requested meal at my family table.  I love having a meal that every kid will eat and no one complains.  These Porcupine Meatballs are one of those meals!

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Fimo Clay Bead Necklace

By: Freetimefrolics

Lately I have been working on a ton of projects. I just haven’t finished one. So when A girlfriend showed me a necklace she recently bought for over $50.

The necklace is adorable.  I loved the bright colors. But the price… Not so much.  I thought is looked super simple to make so I decided to give it a try. Everyone has seen the simple bubble gum necklaces. These are just as adorable and reusable!

Depending on how many colors you want it could cost less than $10 to make 3-5 necklaces.  Here is what you need.
Fimo Clay Any color you want
leather lace
toothpick
Break your Fimo bar into equal parts.  My beads are about 1/2 in diameter.  I got 10-11 beads per bar. Pinch, Roll and form your clay into a ball. 
Take a toothpick and stick it through the center. Be sure to make the hole large enough to stick your leather lace through. 
Place on a cookie sheet and back according to the directions on the package. 
Remove from oven and allow to cool.
Using the leather lace, string your beads however you like. 
Tie your leather off at each end making a knot on the opposing lace.  This will allow your necklace to be adjustable!
These would be so fun to have ready to make into princess necklaces or in special color for a birthday party favor or gift for girlfriends.

Oh Henry Bars, How I {heart} you!

By: Freetimefrolics

Way back when I was a mini me. My mom made these yummy treats.  I had forgotten about them. Until I asked her for a cookie recipe. So I asked her to dig through her pile of old recipes and she came up with this one.  Knock off Oh Henry Bars.  Yummy Peanut Buttery, butter-scotchy chocolate goodness!  You can thank me later!

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