Want some yummy comfort food for dinner that’s easy to make? You need to try this Cheesy Baked Spaghetti! 😋
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You can find the recipe here at Passionate Penny Pincher. I made the Cheesy Baked Spaghetti in a 9×13 inch baking dish even though the recipe calls for a 10×6 inch baking dish and it turned out great! I did leave the green peppers out (I’m not a fan 🙃) and I cooked my onions along with the ground beef while it was browning.
The cheesy goodness comes from cream cheese and Parmesan cheese. My husband called it “crack spaghetti” because he went back for a big second helping! 😂
This can also be put together – except for the French’s fried onions – wrapped up tightly and put in the freezer for later. Simply thaw it in the fridge the day before and bake according to the recipe, adding the fried onions during the last 5 minutes of baking.
Add a green salad and some garlic bread and you’ll have a tasty weeknight dinner! 😋
My godson and his wife recently had their first baby! Before she was born, they were calling her Goose. So when they asked me to stitch up a goose for her of course I said yes. 🙂
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The body, legs, and wings are not stuffed making it easy for little hands to cuddle up with. The yarn is so soft and squishy and the eyes are embroidered on so there’s no need to worry about safety eyes falling off.
I hope this Crochet Goose Lovey will make our little Goose smile for years to come!🧡
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Using these Deckle & Stitches Nesting Dies, I die cut around the image and layered it to green and purple card stock cut with the same die set. The piece is then attached to a white card. I stamped the sentiment with green ink on white card stock, die cut around it with these Scalloped & Stitched Sentiment Nesting Dies, and layered it to purple card stock cut with the same die set. The sentiment is attached to the card with foam tape.
This stamp can be colored in so many different ways and can be used for many different occasions by changing the sentiment or simply leaving it off completely.
Are you a fan of Everything But the Bagel seasoning from Trader Joe’s? You can use it on everything from meat to veggies. I found this yummy dip recipe at Fantabulosity and it’s super easy to make. It will be great when you are bringing an appetizer to your next gathering or even if you just want to have some in your fridge for a snack. 😋
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I have a super quick and easy crochet pattern to share with you today to finish off Christmas in July. 🎄 When giving gift cards or cash I like to dress them up a bit to make them a little more special. This Crochet Gift Card Holder is crocheted in the round and works up quickly.
I used I Love This Cotton Yarn and an H/5mm crochet hook to stitch up my gift card holders. Any worsted weight (4) yarn will work – these are a great stash buster project!
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You can find the pattern below. I’ve also included a links to free PDFs – one with photos and one without – if you’d like to easily print it. Don’t forget to Pin it to your crochet Pinterest board for later. 😊
Quick and Easy Crochet Gift Card Holder
Worsted weight (4) yarn – I used I Love This Cotton yarn in Red, Bright Green, and White
H/5mm crochet hook
3/4 inch Button
Stitches used in US terms:
Chain – ch
Single Crochet – sc
Half Double Crochet – hdc
Slip Stitch – ss
Note: I carried my yarn up when changing colors – less ends to weave in and the project goes much faster.
Chain 11with Red or Green.
Round 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook. sc in next 8 stitches. Work 3 sc in last stitch. Working on the other side of beginning ch, sc in next 8 stitches. Work 3 sc in last stitch. Join with ss to first sc. (23 stitches)
Rounds 2-3: ch 1. sc in each stitch around. Join with ss to first sc. (23 stitches)
Change to White.
Rounds 4-5; ch 1. sc in each stitch around. Join with ss to first sc. (23 stitches)
Change to Red or Green.
Rounds 6-7: ch 1. sc in each stitch around. Join with ss to first sc. (23 stitches)
Change to White.
Rounds 8-9: ch 1. sc in each stitch around. Join with ss to first sc. (23 stitches)
Change to Red or Green.
Rounds 10-11: ch 1. sc in each stitch around. Join with ss to first sc. (23 stitches)
Change to White.
Rounds 12-13: ch 1. sc in each stitch around. Join with ss to first sc. (23 stitches)
Change to Red or Green.
Rounds 14-15: ch 1. sc in each stitch around. Join with ss to first sc. (23 stitches)
Change to White.
Round 16: ch 1. sc in each stitch around. Join with ss to first sc. (23 stitches)
Round 17: ch 1. sc in next 19 stitches. ch 12 for button loop. sc in next 4 stitches. Join with ss to first sc. (23 stitches)
Of course you don’t have to crochet the gift card holder in just Christmas colors! Any color combination from pastels to brights to a single color will work great for any occasion when you want to add just a little something more when giving a gift card.
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I die cut a piece of flower patterned paper using these Scallops & Rectangles Nesting Dies and attached it to a white card. Using the same die set, I cut a piece of yellow patterned paper, embossed it using a dot embossing folder, and attached it over the flowered paper. The heart is attached to the card using foam tape. The sentiment is stamped with black ink on white card stock, punched with a small scalloped circle punch (this is a similar punch), and attached to the card.
This is such a sweet card! 💛 It can be used for a birthday card, thinking of you card, or just saying hello card.
Christmas in July is almost over, but I have another fun project to share with you before it ends. Do you have a theme for decorating your Christmas tree?🎄 Ours is filled with handcrafted ornaments that I’ve made or collected during our travels over the years.
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Ribbon Wrapped Cookie Cutter Ornaments are quick and easy to make. You’ll need simple cookie cutters – mine are metal ones that I picked up for about a dollar at Target last year. The stores will soon be putting out their Christmas items 😳 so you’ll be able to find inexpensive cookie cutters at all your favorite stores. You’ll also need ribbon in your choice of pattern and color. My ribbon is 7/8-inches wide. I wouldn’t go much wider than that but I think 1/2-inch wide ribbon would work, too.
To make the ornament, cut a piece of ribbon for wrapping around the cookie cutter. I cut mine about 40-inches long, but you may need more or less depending on the size of the cookie cutter. My cookie cutters measure about 3.5-inches tall. Secure one end of the ribbon using hot glue to the inside of the cookie cutter. Then wrap the ribbon tightly around the cookie cutter, slightly overlapping the edges as you go. After covering the entire cookie cutter, secure the end with hot glue trimming off any excess ribbon.
I tied red/white bakers twine around the top of the ornament then added 1 red and 2 white wood beads to the twine. I tied a knot close to the top bead and tied the ends of the twine together to form the hanger.
You could also use bakers twine to wrap your cookie cutters, although it would take longer, but I think it would be very cute.
Ribbon Wrapped Cookie Cutter Ornaments will look so cute on your tree, attached to a wreath, or used as package tie-ons. 🎄
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It’s made using a rotisserie chicken so you don’t have to cook the chicken ahead of time. Of course you can absolutely prepare your own chicken if you want to! You add fruit, celery, pecans, a little onion and toss it with mayo and sour cream. You can find the full recipe here.
Serve this yummy Fruity Chicken Salad with some crackers or on a bed of field greens. It makes a great sandwich on a croissant or your favorite bread. You can also add or substitute different fruits such as blueberries, strawberries, or craisins. Don’t like pecans? Use walnuts instead. This is such a versatile recipe – tweak it to fit your family’s tastes!
Continuing with Christmas in July, I have a sweet Christmas thank you card to share with you today. This little bunny is from the stamp set called The Softest Thoughts from Unity Stamp Company and he makes the cutest card. ❤️💚
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I die cut around the image using these Scallops & Rectangles Nesting Dies and stamped the word “thanks” with red ink. This stamp is discontinued, but I’m sure you have at least one thank you stamp in your collection you can use. 😉 I layered the stamped piece to green card stock die cut with the same die set and attached it to a white card.
Make a few Christmas thank you cards now and you’ll be ready when the holidays get here! 🎄❤️💚
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I trimmed the image and layered it to green card stock. I attached a piece of red patterned paper to a white card and then attached the stamped image to the upper left corner. I stamped “Merry Christmas” with green ink on white card stock, die cut around it with these Scalloped & Stitched Sentiment Nesting Dies, and attached it to the card with foam tape. My sentiment stamp has been in my collection forever – use your favorite Christmas sentiment from your collection.
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