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<b><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I find that after the day of normal life business it is hard for me to enter the kitchen to make a gourmet dinner for my family. So instead, I find that we eat a lot more fancy if I do it ahead of time. Then come dinner time, along with the hustle and bustle of homework and the start of the family evening, all I have to do is pop it in the oven.</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">What a way to turn our "cheap" meal into something better.</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">1 Box of Ziti Noodles ( I prefer thicker for a bake style dinner) but you can use any noodle.</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">1. Jar or Can of Spaghetti sauce</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">1. Pound beef or sausage. I usually use a combo of the two.</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">1/2 Pkg (4 oz) Cream cheese</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Step 1: cook noodles</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Step 2: brown meat, add sauce and cream cheese until blended.</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Bake @ 350 for 25-30 Minutes.</span></b></div>
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LoveBugsLanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16744717627116259128noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5200521429208120715.post-38271942223380528802013-01-02T06:22:00.000-08:002013-01-02T06:22:26.783-08:00The making of the "cool" pre-teen room.<b><span style="font-size: large;">Because it is taking a long time to get the materials needed via mail from the US...the room needs to be done in phases. This room has taken a lot of planning as its all been the 10 year old showing me a picture and asking me to do it in all different colors, ect. </span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">I also have to admit that it is all falling into place nicely as we are picking up the parts piece by piece. </span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Phase ONE was getting the bed started. I made the sheets, pillow cases, and bed skirt out of very soft cotton zebra material. I also found 2 strips of zebra contact paper and rolled them on the wall. The rest of the wall will be her turquoise curtain, (again waiting for the material to ship here) </span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Phase TWO</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">The dresser redo. This dresser is really her little sisters. This is obvious by the coloring and markings on it. With touch up paint and a couple magic erasers it was all cleaned up. I then took the other 2 rolls of black/white damask contact paper. This took not a lot of time at all. All you need is an exact o knife and TADA....totally new and fun dresser...very fitting for a new 10 year old with a huge love for fashion and trend.</span></b><br />
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<br />LoveBugsLanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16744717627116259128noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5200521429208120715.post-53881501649515015162013-01-01T11:53:00.000-08:002013-01-01T11:53:00.572-08:00Happy Scrappy!!<b><span style="font-size: large;">Just got bored one day and decided to take a bunch of my extra scrapes and go nuts, LOL.....</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></b>LoveBugsLanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16744717627116259128noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5200521429208120715.post-26433997903335815192012-12-31T11:41:00.001-08:002012-12-31T11:41:10.400-08:00Book Nook<b>After yet another long hiatus for LoveBugsLane...we are finally back at the business of crafting.</b><br />
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<b>We have made a huge change to our lifestyle. After 2 years stuck at a duty station we have made the glorious move all the way around the world to Germany. I have had the most fun statring to unpack and get this new classic style house all sparkled with my personal vision. </b><br />
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<b>Here is the first area to be 100% complete.... I present to you.....the Book Nook.....</b><br />
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<b>To complete I used two cheap bookcases I bought second hand for $10 each. I then finally used that canopy I purchased (no joke) 8 years ago at Ikea. The seating area is our fold out gymnastics mat. Very colorful and easy to clean. I think for almost no cost, it turned out really cute. This is also the bottom of our very long spiral staircase, which is also the hall foyer area to the soon-to-be sewing room, playroom and laundry room.</b>LoveBugsLanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16744717627116259128noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5200521429208120715.post-4030802024760101202012-05-23T03:30:00.000-07:002012-05-23T03:30:00.971-07:00Robot SuperCape<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>I made this super hero, (aka big brother cape) for a very special little boy I know. I used the template (sorta) to make it. I used her shape but ended up winging my dementions and thought it turned out cute as could be.Here is her <a href="http://thelongthread.com/?p=98">Tutorial</a>.</b></span><br />
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<br />LoveBugsLanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16744717627116259128noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5200521429208120715.post-16425002823305438522012-05-21T03:30:00.000-07:002012-05-21T03:30:02.551-07:00Jello Popsicles<b><span style="font-size: large;">I be the first to admit these are the furthert things from healthy...but like my dear husband says not everything can be healthy everyday--one a year cant be that bad right????</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">All I did was make the jello and freeze. I also did this with the chocolate and vanilla pudding to make pudding pops. </span></b><br />
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<br />LoveBugsLanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16744717627116259128noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5200521429208120715.post-79954683964366822142012-05-19T03:30:00.000-07:002012-05-19T03:30:01.192-07:00Tooth Fairy Pillow<b><span style="font-size: large;">Another site you all need to check out is <a href="http://mmmcrafts.blogspot.com/">mmmcrafts</a>. She makes the most adorable tutorials. Here is her one for a very darling <a href="http://mmmcrafts.blogspot.com/2009/02/tooth-pillow-revisited.html">Tooth Fairy</a>.</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">I have been meaning to make this for awhile and her printable tooth pattern is excellent. </span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">Although hers is so so so cute, I wanted to make a simple tooth, plain and simple.</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">So here is my little guy, I made a pocket in the back for the dollar bills and left the mouth wide enough to hold teeth as this is what my 6 year old insisted on her pillow having.....</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>First you mix all the ingredients (not food coloring) into a medium saucepan.</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Once the mixture is cooled, begin kneading until it gets smooth, then form into a nice shaped ball.</b></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">I did not wear gloves........</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">All you need to make this yourself is:</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">* A squirt bottle, found easily at the dollar store</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">* Lemon juice</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>* Lemon Essential Oil--10-20 drops</b></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">1 Pint liquid dish soap, such as Dawn</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">1 Pint Water</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">1 Pint apple cider vinegar</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">4 oz of liquid glycerin (bought at a whole foods store or pharmacy)</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">This is a super easy project, and one the kids can totally get involved in. </span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">After all, why not make your own homemade finger paints. Never limited the amount of pain your kids use in one art session again.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">This is all you need:</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">3 tbs Sugar</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">1/2 tsp Salt</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">1/2 Cup Cornstarch</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">2 Cups Water</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Mix all the ingredients together. In a small sauce pan heat until the mixture starts to thicken, making sure to stir all along. </span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Takes about 2-4 minutes to thicken. </span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Take off and let cool. Place in jars or containers you plan to use. </span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">I found that adding the food coloring to the bottom of each jar then mixing seemed to work the best. </span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">Also had to end up using skewer sticks to really get the food coloring all mixed in.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">For quantity purposes, one batch filled all 3 small Gerber baby food jars with hardly anything left over.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I started this because my husband is in the Army and his uniforms come home fifthly.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">* One box washing soda</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">* One box backing soda</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">* One box Borox</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">* 3 bars of the pink Zota bars- grated via cheese grater.</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"> ( you can use the white, I just don't think it smells as nice. If choosing the white, you can buy that pre-flaked for faster mixing)</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">* 2 reg sizes containers of a oxy type cleaner--I use SUN brand as I am told it is easier on colors then the actual Oxy Clean Brand</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">* Lastly get some scent boosters made either by gain or gain . I personally use one container of each.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">One mix lasts me many many months.</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">For measurement, I just use one of the little scoops that come in the Sun container and use one per load.</span></b>LoveBugsLanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16744717627116259128noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5200521429208120715.post-80380627126285264162012-05-11T03:30:00.000-07:002012-05-11T03:30:02.183-07:00Brown Sugar Scrub<b><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;">With Mother's day coming up I felt I needed to make a few of the amazing Mothers I know something special. I have just been looking to find a reason to make this scrub, after all, ...my feet can surely use it.</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;">It is very simple. This is the recipe I used. To make 5 small mason jars full I tripled the recipe. But here is the original for you to try.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;">1/2 Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;">1 Tsp Pure Vanilla</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;">It's that simple. It took me all of 10 minutes and I have a great little treat for some dear friends.</span></b><br />
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<br />LoveBugsLanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16744717627116259128noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5200521429208120715.post-56379937786189500302012-05-09T03:30:00.000-07:002012-05-09T03:30:00.195-07:00My Garage Sale FIND<b><span style="font-size: large;">I have been pining over vintage sewing machines for some time. I have been dreaming of having a small collection of older sewing machines from a few different decades. I am not in it for the worth or even having them work. Just would like to make them decor in my "someday" craft room.</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">Well besides my moms free standing machine, I haven't been able to begin my collection, until TODAY. </span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">I was blessed to find a Singer 328 set into a table. It is so very pretty and has that 'old" smell that reminds me of my Grandmother. I am just in love with my "new toy"......</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></b>LoveBugsLanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16744717627116259128noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5200521429208120715.post-11641997042567249502012-05-08T03:30:00.000-07:002012-05-08T03:30:03.351-07:00Easy Air Freshener<b><span style="font-size: large;">I have made the easiest air fresheners and they are amazing. Subtle like I like, and cheap. </span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">All I did was take a small mason style jar, fill it about half full of baking soda. I put in about 10-15 drops of my favorite smelling essential oil and shook around a little while.</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">I took some card stock and cut a circle to fit the opening. poke some small holes for the scent to to come through. To hold it on, screw the outer lid ring on over the card stock. And all done. I made a few to keep in the bathrooms over a month ago using lavender scent, and they are still going strong.</span></b><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">All you need to do is measure your machine. Make sure you get the width, height, and girth. When doing the width measurements make sure to add the wheel in that calculation.</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Once you have them all measured you need to cut them out. Be sure to add a good inch to inch and a half extra to allow for seems. </span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">You will need 4 pieces. once you have the front pieces cut and sewn, add the sides. Carefully pin the sides on. I found that my curve didn't go the best at first. So go slow and be sure to tug the curved portion tight. I would not cut off the access until you have the curve just the way you wanted. All in all a very simple project. </span></strong><br />
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