Tipnut’s Weekly Update: {January 11th, 2012}
It’s time for Tipnut’s Weekly Update! Here’s what’s new this week: DIY Body Sugaring Recipes (for hair removal), how to cook lentils (and recipes), pulled pork recipes, homemade disinfectants, assorted recipes for sweet & sour dishes (both meat and poultry) plus a fresh batch of new goodies added to the project pages here on Tipnut. Have fun!

- How To Cook Lentils: {Plus 20 Dishes To Try}: Looking for foods that will stretch the grocery budget? Lentils are just the ticket!
- DIY Body Sugaring For Removing Unwanted Hair: The introductory paragraph is a bit tongue-in-cheek
. - 14 Mouth Watering Ways To Make Pulled Pork: Both slow cooker and oven cooked versions are in this bunch.
- 16 Sweet & Sour Recipes For Assorted Meats & Poultry: Included a couple slow cooker recipes.
- 14 Bleach-Free Surface Disinfectants (for cutting boards, countertops and more)
Ready to see what new projects have been added to the site this week? Here you go, enjoy!

- Collection: 25+ Pocket Organizers & Caddies To Make: {Sewing}; Direct Link: Remote Control Holder
- Collection: Pretty Vases & Creative Fillers: {Project Tutorials}; Direct Link: Bending Popsicle Sticks/Wooden Helix Vase
- Collection: Free Pincushion Pattern List #2: {Sewing}; Direct Link: The Big Chunk
- Collection: 40 iPad & Kindle Covers, Cases To Make: {Free Patterns}; Direct Link: A Simple Kindle Fire Slip Case
- Collection: 16 Camera Strap Cover Tutorials: {Free}; Direct Link: Camera Strap Cover
- Collection: 30+ Crafty Gifts To Make For Kids: {+ DIY Projects}; Direct Link: Lap Desk

- Collection: 30+ Crafty Drink Coasters To Make: {Tutorials}; Direct Link: Machine Embroidered Felt Coasters
- Collection: Crafty Onesies, Homemade Diapers & Assorted Tutorials; Direct Link: Reversible Baby Bonnet
- Collection: DIY Soap Making & Recipes – From Beginner To Advanced; Direct Link: Candy Cane Soap Bars
- Collection: Crafty Gadgets & Gear For The Garden: {DIY}; Direct Link: Veggie Hod (Basket)
- Collection: 16 Sewing Machine Covers To Make: {Free Patterns}; Direct Link: Sewing Machine Cover
- Collection: 40+ Free Tote Bag Patterns & Tutorials: {Sewing}; Direct Link: Canvas Bag Makeover

- Collection: 21 Crochet & Knit Pillows To Make: {Free Patterns}; Direct Link: Crochet Parquet Pillow Cover
- Collection: 25+ Lovely Shawls & Wraps: {Free Knit & Crochet Patterns}; Direct Link: Patons Grace Crochet Floral Shawl
- Collection: 15+ Crochet Bag & Tote Patterns: {Free}; Direct Link: (updated–project no longer available online)
- Collection: Dog Coats, Sweaters & Accessories To Make: {Free Patterns}; Direct Link: Button-up Dog Sweater
- Collection: 30+ Free Scarf Patterns: {Knitting}; Direct Link: Louisa Harding Cosima Scarf
- Collection: 30+ Lovely Mittens To Make: {Free Patterns}; Direct Link: Snowman Mittens

- Collection: 50+ Free Printable Recipe Cards: {A Nice Collection}; Direct Link: Retro Apron Recipe Cards
- Collection: Nifty Meal Planners To Make (or Print); Direct Link: Lunch Box Planner
- Collection: Paper Crafts Fun: Dozens of Assorted Freebies To Print; Direct Link: Wishes For Baby
- Collection: Assorted Free Calendars To Print: {2008 – 2012}; Direct Links: Full Year Black & Orange Calendar…CD Case Calendar…Full Year – Five Colors To Choose From

- Your Guide to Storing Every Type of Produce
- DIY Sticker Spinner With A Paper Towel Holder, Sheet Protectors & Binder Clips
- Cut Glass Bottles With Nail Polish Remover, Cotton Yarn & Matches
- Use A Straightening Iron To Press Between Buttons
- Bulk Muffin Baking With Metal Canning Rings & Baking Sheet
- Reheat Leftovers with a Damp Paper Towel to Avoid Toughness
Whew! That’s it for today, I hope you found lots of good stuff to keep you busy
. I’ll have a fresh batch of goodies for you to check out next Wednesday, enjoy your week!







Wow…another great week of stuff!! Thank you!!
Another batch of pure fun!!! Thanks a lot for the GREAT JOB you do in collecting all these wonderful tips and sharing them selfishless. I really enjoy this site!! Regards from Venezuela…
Enjoyed every minute.
You nailed it again this week. I see several things for my “to do” list! Thanks for all your hard work.
This site has been such a great teacher to me. I am a senior, but still learning. thank you really appreciated.
I love , love, love, this Tipnut week up dates,so many different things to look & find.Please keep up good work,Thank’s..
love it!!! thank you ever so much! i loved especially the glass cut with nail polish.
thanks again!!! cant wait for the next time
Greetings from Ireland. Many thanks for this wonderful site. You have great patience in keeping up with the collection of all crafts. I may not try them all but love looking at everything.
Again Thank you,
Deirdre
Love this new weekly edition, couldn’t always manage to have the time to read the daily ones but now I make time, Thank you for a great website.
This was my first and I’ve enjoyed looking through everything all through the week! I can’t wait for the next!
Thanks for mentioning my lace tote project. Great roundup of tips and tutorials.
Thank you so much for featuring my candy cane soaps!!