• An Easy DIY Wall-Mounted Paper Roller is perfect for that empty wall in your kitchen. Make a grocery list, menu plan or use it to welcome your guests. This Ikea hack for a giant paper roller is cheap and takes no time at all.

    Easy DIY Wall-Mounted Paper Roller

    I have wanted one of these giant paper rollers, ever since I seen them years ago. It wasn't until recently, that I had the space and the time to really give this project legs. I had seen a few versions online, but they were much too expensive for my taste. Then I came across this post on A Little Bit O.C.D. and was completely sold. Minutes later, I called my husband and asked him to swing by Ikea on his way home. I had been putting this off because of time and money, but with this Ikea hack neither was a problem…

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  • Six-Week Bran Muffins loaded with plumb raisins, a hint of molasses and buttermilk to keep them as moist as ever, is a breakfast staple in our family. A recipe that stores beautifully in the fridge and you'll be a hit when you serve your guests a plate of fresh, straight-from-the-oven muffins, anytime they show up.

    Six-Week Bran Muffins

    Is there anything better than a fresh muffin straight out of the oven, still warm enough to melt the butter in mere seconds? How about a fresh baked muffin like this EVERYDAY? Sign me up! How about you, are you on board? These Six-Week Bran Muffins are amazing. They're tasty and the batter lasts six weeks in the fridge, so you get to enjoy fresh, warm muffins daily.

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  • My Mom taught me years ago How to Make Classic Whistle Dogs. It's as close to A&W's famous hot dog version as I've ever found and it brings me right back to my childhood. This easy recipe with fried hot dogs, crispy bacon and melty cheese is a favourite for so many!

    How to Make Classic Whistle Dogs

    Oh the glorious whistle dog, I feel like they deserve a national holiday. This is nostalgia at its finest. There's really nothing fancy about them, but somehow they always seem to taste better than any other hot dog out there. Did you grow up with an A&W nearby? Have you had a whistle dog? These bad boys were a favourite amongst so many! A&W no longer sells these, but don't fret, I'll teach you How to Make Classic Whistle Dogs that will bring you right back to the original. Now if someone would share their onion ring recipe, I'd have a complete…

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  • Skip the traditional guest book and go with this fun new twist, a Guest Book Gallery Wall. Instead of guests writing a few sentences in a dated book, have them paint a 6" square canvas. No rules apply, put out some paint and brushes and give everyone a canvas and see what your friends and family will essentially create for you. Hang your memories in a spot that needs a little pop of colour. By far our favourite craft yet.

    Make Your Own Guest Book Gallery Wall

    I've been wanting to share this post with you guys for a while now. This Guest Book Gallery Wall is probably my absolute favorite craft that we've ever done in our home and it's all because I watch too much reality TV. If you are a fan of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, you may remember the episode when Yolanda painted the mini canvasses for her daughter. They hung a collage of them in her daughter's new apartment. I immediately thought what a cool idea and had to come up with my own version.

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  • Fruit Pizza with Shortbread Crust is the perfect summer dessert. A quick shortbread base is topped with a thick layer of sweetened cream cheese which is then brightened up with fresh fruit and finished with an apricot glaze. After a slice, I'm sure you'll agree, this fruit pizza is the best.

    Fruit Pizza with Shortbread Crust

    Ok, friends, I have a treat for you today. Fruit Pizza with Shortbread Crust is the perfect summer dessert. When I think summer desserts, I want something cold, sweet and fruity. This fruit pizza is the perfect bite. A quick shortbread base is topped with a thick layer of sweetened cream cheese which is then brightened up with fresh fruit. It's summer on a plate and the perfect cold dessert for warm weather days.

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  • Once you've tried Summer Rhubarb Slush, you'll understand what I mean when I say this drink is summer's mascot. It's refreshing, sweet and slightly tart. A summer drink recipe that you can add vodka or gin to for a boozy kick. Either way it's summer in a glass.

    Summer Rhubarb Slush

    Summer Rhubarb Slush is the drink you need while basking in the sun or lounging by the lake. It's a baseball game thirst quencher and a backyard barbecue bevy. This slush is the perfect blend for rocking on the porch with a light breeze blowing through your hair. It's a quick sip while swinging in a hammock. And a toast to good friends around a picnic table. Basically, it's the mascot for perfect summer days.

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  • Land of Nod Cinnamon Buns is an easy overnight pull-apart breakfast recipe that will instantly become a favourite. Loaded with brown sugar, cinnamon and pecans, these rolls are heavenly! Plan for extras if you have a crowd because this version of monkey bread will vanish before your eyes.

    Land of Nod Cinnamon Buns

    I still remember the first time I ever ate Land of Nod Cinnamon Buns. I don't remember which house of my cousin's we were in. If it was Winnipeg, or Saskatoon. I also don't remember how old I was or the time of year. I just remember her placing this ring of cinnamon buns on her kitchen table (can't tell you what that looked like either) but the sun was shinning through the window and this dish lit up like it was a gift from the heaven's and OMG it was. We dug in and these cinnamon buns have been stuck in…

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  • Upcycle all those leftover clear glass vases you have in storage with this super cute Sunset Ombre Vase. Using a little acrylic paint and your DIY abilities, hand paint those neglected vases into new centerpieces for all your summer bouquets. An easy craft that takes very little time.

    Make your own Sunset Ombre Vase

    I came across this super cute vase in the HGTV Magazine a couple months ago and fell absolutely in love with it. The original can be found here, but with this tutorial you can make your own for a fraction of the cost. A little DIY is all that it will take to create your own Sunset Ombre Vase.

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  • There is nothing better than combining two classic meals into one dish. Taco Pizza on Naan Bread combines tacos and pizza into a meal that will become a guaranteed weeknight staple. Topped with your favourite taco toppings and made easy with naan bread this recipe is a definite keeper.

    Taco Pizza on Naan Bread

    When I was little, my Dad would make taco pizza. It was sort of his thing. He didn't do a lot of the cooking, that was more my Mom's domain. He loves to cook now and will experiment and take on any, and every dish, but back in the day, he handled the barbecue, fresh fish and taco pizza. Probably other things too, that I've since forgotten, but this pizza, however, was his jam and my inspiration for Taco Pizza on Naan Bread.

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  • With plenty of uses for taco meat, you'll be glad to have this easy Homemade Taco Meat recipe on hand. With only a step or two more, you'll ditch the packaged seasoning mix and use this ground beef recipe in all your taco and taco inspired recipes, guaranteed.

    Homemade Taco Meat

    I love tacos and not just on Tuesdays, although, I do love a themed dinner. It makes life easy. I know Tuesday it's tacos, Sundays is for the Best Almost Homemade Spaghetti Sauce. I say this, but I've yet to actually put this into regular practice. High hopes, right!? We all have them! If you're like me, you probably reach for the pre-made, packaged taco seasoning, it's easy. Well, no more! I have a new recipe that is so much better. It takes just a wee bit more time, but it's so worth the extra effort.

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