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MAKE YOUR OWN BUTTERFLY FEEDER

Warming up- son't forget about the little members of our society. Make a butterfly feeder- instructions and recipe for food is here.

how to make Beer Butt Chicken

Looking for a new way to cook chicken might I suggest Beer Butt Chicken? The chickens look funny on the grill, your guests will have fun cracking off color jokes about them. I do this also in the oven.

Make your own Jerky!

You don't need a special appliance like a dehydrator or smoker to make beef Jerky! You can use your own oven! Here is how to make jerky using your oven. I cant vouch for the jerky shooter, but I can vouch for homemade Jerky!

ROB'S JERKY MARINADE
2 cups brown sugar
1 large bottle of Lea and Perrins - Worcestshire Sauce
1 TBSP. Of crushed or minced garlic
Black pepper
Mix brown sugar, lea and perrins and garlic in a large bowl- place meat in bowl- let sit over night
after putting the strips of meat for making jerky, sprinkle with black pepper- I found that fresh ground black pepper works best

Make your own lunchbox containers

ON my regular blog I posted on of my favorite things- 1/2 pint wide mouth mason jars I pack my lunches in them. They work great. I also reuse jars for milk, ice tea, juices etc. The important thing to remember is to use a lunch box or lunch bag. And refrigerate the lunchbox and/or bag. I have use of a refrigerator at work.

The advantage to the mason jars is 1- They cost less than Gladware or Ziplock containers 2- they are durable 3- They're microwavable 4- they clean up easily

How to make Jewel/CD Case Frames

Ever wonder what to do with those jewel case frames your cd's come in- how about photo or artwork frames? here is a quick DIY on a cool project that allows you to re-use the CD Jewel cases-

how to make SUN TEA

To make sun tea, simply fill a jar with water, throw in a couple of teabags or handful of crushed fresh herbs, and set in the sun for 3 or 4 hours. Stir in a little honey to sweeten, pour over ice and enjoy.

There is no truth to the rumor that you need to put the jar in the sun.

Try doing in 16oz mason jars for making your own beverage for work and such, as a refreshing substitute for colas and fizzy drinks!

Make your own sand candles

Show your kids how to make light! Make sand candles. I use to make these when I was a kid and I still love 'em!

How To Make a Pine Cone Bird Feeder

Summer is here and it is time to help our feathered friends out with a meal or two. Here is a DIY on How To Make a Pine Cone Bird Feeder

How to build a concrete patio

Summer is upon us and we need patios and decks to celebrate on! Here is a DIY on concrete patios I will be following up with pavers and decks later this week!