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Oh, The Things We'll Make!

Oh, The Things We'll Make!

Make it yourself so that you control the ingredients!

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Make it Yourself

So many things that you normally buy can be made at home from scratch. Here is where I show you how to make everything from black garlic and tomato powder to homemade boba and croutons!

Save money and ensure that you have the highest quality ingredients by making your own pantry staples. The recipes and posts you will be seeing below are a mix of sweet and savory items that you can have in store. If you love milk tea, try making your own boba pearls from scratch. If you’re craving pasta, you can create this basic pasta dough quickly in time for the next meal.

Conserve your tomatoes in a way that saves space by making a super versatile tomato powder. Learn how to make tomato powder, and how to use it.Having the ability to create your own staples means lessening your trips to the grocery if you happen to run out of pantry basics! These recipes have saved me some time and effort for last minute trips so I really want to share this with you.
Two batches of homemade black boba, using different amounts of activated charcoal. One batch is slightly darker than the other batch.Browse through more MIY Pantry Basics here: 

Closeup of two colorful sandwich wraps. One in front has a red Volkswagen Beetle print in a yellow, white floral design, and red fabric. Snack bag in the back is blue and green.

How to Make Reusable Sandwich Wraps and Snack Envelopes

June 16, 2013 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Ditch the plastic baggies and sew some reusable sandwich wraps and snack bags for traveling with sandwiches and other snacks. These are perfect for …

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Easy, DIY Charm Bracelet for Shoe Charms (Jibbitz)

May 29, 2013 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Make these DIY charm bracelets for shoe charms (Jibbitz) out of craft foam. They’re easy to make and are perfect for party favors. September is …

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Stamped Up House Balloons Shirt

May 22, 2013 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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This fun Up house balloons shirt is made with a homemade craft foam stamp, and is so easy even a toddler can help you make it.  Lately, my …

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How to Make a T-shirt Bag: 8 Ways to Make a Bag from a Shirt

May 14, 2013 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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There are lots of ways to make a t-shirt into a bag or backpack. I’ll show you eight great ways to do it, and you don’t even need to know …

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Make Wall-E and Eve Stencils and T-Shirts

April 19, 2013 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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You can make fun and professional looking Wall-E and Eve t-shirts with these stencils, some freezer paper, and some fabric paints. In my last post, I …

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