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Holidays

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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Close up of heart-shaped gummy treats with real rose petals inside next to a red rose.

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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Overhead view of several pieces of homemade sidewalk chalk in three bright colors: pink, blue, and yellow.

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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Overhead view of a paleo strawberry cream pie with one slice cut from it, ready to be removed with a spatula

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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Overhead view of a glass of homemade panna cotta in front of another one, both garnished with mango puree and raspberries.

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 …

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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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Twelve grapes in a glass next to red underwear and party favors, ready for celebrating New Year's in Spain.

New Year’s Traditions in Spain

January 1, 2020 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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New Year’s traditions in Spain include eating twelve grapes at midnight or wearing red underwear. They are meant to assure you luck and …

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Two champagne glasses filled with a lemon champagne sorbet and garnished with fresh spearmint leaves.

Sorbete de Limón al Cava: Spanish Lemon Champagne Sorbet

December 31, 2019 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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One of Spain’s signature desserts, the sorbete de limón al cava, or lemon champagne sorbet, is often served at weddings and fancy …

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A homemade photo calendar sitting on a mantle with some candles and other trinkets.

Make Your Own Photo Calendar (Easy Gift Idea)

December 30, 2019 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Looking for a last-minute, easy holiday gift idea that will be treasured all year long? Why not make your own photo calendar using a flip photo frame …

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Melchor, one of the three wise men, on a float in a 3 King's Day procession in Spain

Three Kings Day, Día de los Reyes Magos, in Spain (& the 12 Days of Christmas)

December 27, 2019 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Christmas doesn’t end on the 25th! In fact, that’s when the twelve days of Christmas begin! Christmas ends after Three Kings Day on the …

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3 different types of turrón on a rustic looking wooden cutting board.

Top Traditional Spanish Christmas Foods

December 18, 2019 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Christmas time in Spain focuses on delicious, high-quality food. Hopefully, this comprehensive list of traditional Spanish Christmas foods and recipes …

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A plate full of homemade marzipan candy figures next to a baking sheet filled with them.

How to Make Marzipan Candy Figures (Figuras de Mazapán)

December 17, 2019 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Simple to make, yet impressive in appearance, marzipan candy figures, or “figuras de Mazapán” are one of the most popular Christmas …

Read moreHow to Make Marzipan Candy Figures (Figuras de Mazapán)
Overhead view of 3 bars of homemade gingerbread soap with some mini gingerbread man shaped soaps

Easy Gingerbread Soap Recipe

December 16, 2019 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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The perfect stocking stuffer, this homemade gingerbread soap is easy enough for beginners to make. It has a lovely fragrance that reminds you of the …

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Two homemade blue cloth gift pouches with painted snowflakes designs and embellished with rhinestones.

How to Paint a Snowflake Christmas Gift Pouch

December 15, 2019 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Save the waste of wrapping paper by using beautiful reusable gift pouches. Learn how to paint a snowflake gift pouch made from recycled t-shirt …

Read moreHow to Paint a Snowflake Christmas Gift Pouch
A group of homemade paper snowflakes on a counter with a pair of scissors

How to Make Paper Snowflakes (and How to Use Them)

December 13, 2019 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Decorate the house or make other fun projects with these simple paper snowflakes. Learn how easy it is to make this classic holiday project and how to …

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A closeup of a homemade sugar lip scrub in a small aluminum tin in front of a homemade sugar body scrub.

DIY Brown Sugar Lip Scrub or Polish

December 11, 2019 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Exfoliate dry lips, bringing out their natural, healthy glow with this DIY brown sugar lip scrub. It’s super simple to make and makes a nice …

Read moreDIY Brown Sugar Lip Scrub or Polish
3 homemade applesauce cinnamon ornaments, one hanging from a tree and two on a white plate

Homemade Applesauce Cinnamon Ornaments

December 9, 2019 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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With a lovely scent and a rustic charm, cinnamon ornaments are easy and fun to make. They’re a beautiful craft to make alone or with kids. Start …

Read moreHomemade Applesauce Cinnamon Ornaments
A Thanksgiving centerpiece shaped like a turkey that holds appetizer skewers.

Thanksgiving Appetizer Skewers

November 20, 2019 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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How to make a turkey display for Thanksgiving appetizer skewers. Kids will love this project, and it may even help them eat their veggies. One day, …

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Overhead view of 9 handmade Christmas cards using photos

Christmas Card Photo Ideas

November 19, 2019 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Send personalized Christmas cards with fun photos using these handmade and printed card ideas. Included are ideas for taking Christmas photos with …

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Halloween chicken nuggets shaped like ghosts, pumpkins, and bats, decorated with BBQ sauce and served with sweet potato fries.

Halloween Chicken Nuggets (Grain free and “Regular” Nuggets)

October 27, 2019 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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If you have some Halloween inspired cookie cutters, you don’t have to use them for cookies! You can use them to make some super cute Halloween …

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