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Healthier Homemade Marshmallow Peeps (No Corn Syrup)

April 3, 2021 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Avoid corn syrup and artificial colors when you make these healthier homemade marshmallow Peeps® inspired Easter treats. It’s a fun activity …

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Homemade pastissets, a dessert empanadilla filled with a sweet boniato filling, on a baking tray with one broken open to show the filling.

Pastissets de Boniato: Spanish Christmas Pastries

December 22, 2020 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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The most popular Spanish Christmas pastry in my area of Spain, pastissets are a type of empanadilla that is often filled with a sweet boniato (white …

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A small bowl of dulce de boniato, a sweet Spanish pastry filling made from white sweet potatoes.

Dulce de Boniato – A Spanish Christmas Pastry Filling

December 21, 2020 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Dulce de boniato is a sweet Spanish pastry filling used mostly around Christmas for filling pastries like pastissets (pastelitos) or empanadillas …

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Snowman Cheese Ball

December 19, 2020 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Festive and delicious, this cute snowman cheese ball can be made ahead of time and is the perfect addition to your holiday spread when …

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Thanksgiving Leftover Soup: Turkey Rice Soup With Everyday Chicken Alternative

November 26, 2020 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Don’t throw away the skin, bones and leftover turkey pieces, make this turkey rice soup, the best Thanksgiving leftover soup idea! You can also …

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A whole roasted turkey on a platter

How to Roast a Perfect Turkey

November 24, 2020 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Roasting a turkey doesn’t have to be intimidating, and is actually quite simple. Learn 3 methods for roasting a turkey, either whole roasted, …

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Easy Pumpkin Spice Soap

November 13, 2020 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Impressive looking, but simple enough for beginners, this super-easy pumpkin spice soap combines pumpkin puree and goat milk with fall spices, making …

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Red, White, and Blue Patriotic Popsicles

July 4, 2020 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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These naturally red, white, and blue patriotic popsicles are healthy and easy to make. They’re perfect for celebrating the fourth of July or any …

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A yellow duck stuffed animal and plastic eggs inside a homemade Easter basket made from t-shirt scraps. The basket is decorated with a big pink bow.

Easy Crochet Easter Basket (Using T-Shirt Yarn)

April 7, 2020 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Upcycle those old t-shirts into a cute, easy DIY crochet Easter basket. Even a beginner can make this in only a couple of hours. Easter baskets here …

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A glassful of homemade green shamrock shake topped with whipped cream and a clover leaf, with a stainless steel straw inside. A bunch of clovers laid down next to the glass. All placed on top of a blue wood tabletop.

Naturally Colored Shamrock Shake (Real food)

March 11, 2020 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Made from scratch using only natural colors and flavors, this minty shamrock shake is the real food, real deal, perfect for celebrating St. …

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Hammered Shamrock Prints and Clover Hearts

March 10, 2020 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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A fun St. Patrick’s Day activity for kids or adults, these hammered shamrock prints and clover hearts are a festive way to decorate cloth for …

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A glassful of green candida int safe shamrock shake topped with clovers and with a stainless straw inside. 2 clover leaves are placed next to the glass. All fo this on top of a light grey wood tabletop.

The Candida Diet Safe Shamrock Shake (Paleo, Vegan)

March 5, 2020 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Smooth and creamy, this candida-diet safe shamrock shake is delicious without needing any high-sugar fruits or other sweeteners. It’s …

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Heart-Shaped Chocolate Ravioli

February 11, 2020 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Impress your valentine with this romantic dessert pasta: heart-shaped chocolate ravioli with a chocolate mascarpone filling and raspberry sauce. …

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How to Make Rose Water and Rose Hydrosol

February 9, 2020 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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With a pleasant scent and anti-inflammatory properties, rose water and rose hydrosol are the perfect addition to homemade cosmetics. Learn several …

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Closeup of homemade rose petal bath bombs in a white bowl in front of a bowl of dried rose petals.

Rose Petal Bath Bomb Fizzies

February 8, 2020 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Soothe your skin and relax in a luxurious bath using these homemade rose petal bath bombs (aka. bath fizzies). Great for gifting or just a bit of …

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Rose Sweets: Rose Petal Gummies for Valentine’s Day

January 31, 2020 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Roses are an edible flower, perfect for confecting Valentine’s Day treats. These rose petal gummies are beautiful and healthier than candy …

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Heart-shaped Homemade Sidewalk Chalk

January 23, 2020 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Making your own sidewalk chalk is a fun and easy project that kids will love. For Valentine’s Day, I decided to make heart-shaped chalk and …

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A homemade cloth chalkboard heart with "Happy Valentine's Day!" written on it. It's surrounded by homemade chalk and next to a folded chalkboard.

Portable, Foldable Chalkboard Heart – The Perfect Valentine!

January 22, 2020 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Kids will love this portable, foldable chalkboard heart. It’s the perfect Valentine for young artists on the go. The other day I was playing …

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A variety of homemade holiday lick-and-stick stamps- some for Halloween, some for Valentine's Day, and some for Christmas. Some have been stuck to envelopes.

Fun to Make Holiday Gelatin Postage Stamps (Lick and Stick)

January 21, 2020 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Kids love making these holiday postage stamps using a homemade gelatin glue. They’re so impressed that they can make their own lick-and-stick …

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Easy, No Bake, Paleo Strawberry Cream Pie

January 20, 2020 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Quick and easy, this no-bake, paleo strawberry cream pie can be whipped up in a matter of minutes for a light, creamy dessert. Through blogging, I …

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Overhead view of several homemade fortune cookies. One has been opened to show a fortune that reads "You are fortunate to have found thethingswellmake.com".

Homemade Fortune Cookies (Gluten-free, Grain-free)

January 17, 2020 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Fun and easy to make, these homemade fortune cookies are also gluten and grain-free. They’re the perfect way to get your message to that special …

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Smooth and Creamy Panna Cotta

January 10, 2020 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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This smooth and creamy panna cotta has the perfect consistency and almost melts in your mouth. It’s a light dessert that’s easy to make …

Read moreSmooth and Creamy Panna Cotta
two chocolate-covered strawberry hearts in a jar next to a whole strawberry and a heart-shaped strawberry on a skewer ready for dipping in chocolate.

Chocolate Covered Strawberry Hearts

January 5, 2020 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Better than candy, these chocolate covered strawberries are easily made into a heart shape that is perfect for gifting on Valentine’s day, …

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Closeup of a cute salad, perfect for Valentine's Day! It has strawberry hearts and bacon roses.

Valentine’s Day Salad with Bacon Roses and Strawberry Hearts

January 4, 2020 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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If you’re looking to make the perfect Valentine’s Day salad, I’ll show you how to make bacon roses and strawberry hearts, perfect …

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