Tipnut’s Weekly Update: {January 25th, 2012}

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It’s time for Tipnut’s Weekly Update! Here’s what’s new today: A handy tipsheet for removing bits of chewing gum (from clothing, hair, shoes and more), using manure in the garden (how & why), over 30 recipes for stir fry meals and a fresh batch of new projects and freebies to check out. Have fun!

• Chewing Gum Mishaps? Here’s How To Remove It: Includes items/methods for softening and removing as much gum as you can before trying a remedy.
• The Magic Of Manure & How To Use It In Your Garden: Includes a couple recipes for high-nitrogen compost piles and manure tea.
• Stir Fry Recipes For Each Day Of The Month: The page has been revamped with many new recipes (and sorted into groups for easier browsing: chicken, beef, pork, seafood and meat-free/vegetarian) plus tips for cooking stir fry dishes added to the bottom of the page.

Don’t Miss it:

• Another previous tip for beating back those winter blues…Winter Detox: 12 Easy Ways To Banish Stale Odors

Ready to see the new projects and freebies added to the site this week? Here you go…

• Collection: DIY Spice Racks & Organizers: {Clever Ideas}; Direct Link: Repurposed Etched Glass Spice Jars
• Collection: 20+ Charming Coin Purse Patterns & Tutorials: {Free}; Direct Link: Macaron Coin Purse
• Collection: Make Seed Starting Pots & Trays: {DIY}; Direct Link: Self-Watering Seed Pots (Clever!)
• Collection: How to Make a Diaper Cake: {Free Tutorials & Directions}; Direct Link: Tricycle Diaper Cake
• Collection: How To Feed & Attract Hummingbirds; Direct Link: Wine Bottle Hummingbird Feeder
• Collection: Custom Furniture Slipcovers & Reupholstery: {Tutorials}; Direct Link: Quilt Slipcovers For The Sofa

• Collection: 30+ Crafty & Clever Projects For Your Kitchen; Direct Link: Redneck Wine Glasses
• Collection: 16 Potting Bench Plans: {Free DIY Projects & Tips}; Direct Link: Wooden Pallets Potting Bench
• Collection: Homemade Lip Balm & Gloss: {Recipes & Tips}; Direct Link: DIY Kiss Gloss
• Collection: 15+ Ways To Make A Baby Burp Cloth: {Free Patterns}; Direct Link: Double Thick Flannel Burp Cloths
• Collection: Tipnut’s Picks: 30+ Free Projects For Baby; Direct Link: Diaper Changing Roll
• Collection: DIY Bird Feeders: {Tutorials & Recipes}; Direct Link: Toilet Paper Roll Bird Feeders

• Collection: 15+ Crochet Baby Blanket Patterns: {Free}; Direct Link: Lego Blanket Tutorial
• Collection: 20+ Free Child & Baby Hat Patterns: {Crochet}; Direct Link: Teddy Bear Crochet Hat
• Collection: 20+ Free Dishcloth Patterns: {Crochet}; Direct Link: Pie Dishcloths
• Collection: 20+ Hot Water Bottle Covers & Cozies: {Free Patterns}; Direct Link: Winterberry
• Collection: 20+ Lovely Tea Cozy Patterns: {Free}; Direct Link: Fair Isle Tea Cozy (scroll down page for pdf pattern)
• Collection: Dog Coats, Sweaters & Accessories To Make; Direct Link: 6 Dog Clothes Patterns (Sweaters, Dress, Hoodie)

• Collection: 30+ Canning Jar Labels; Direct Link: Free Printable Mason Jar Labels
• Collection: Assorted Free Calendars To Print: {2008 – 2012}; Direct Link: Monthly Wildflowers Calendar
• Collection: Make A Household Notebook: {Ideas & Printables}; Direct Link: Daily Housekeeping Schedule
• Collection: Paper Crafts Fun: Dozens of Assorted Freebies To Print; Direct Links: Foods To Avoid While Pregnant and Sew On & Sew Forth Poster
• Collection: 20+ Free Bookplate Printables & Templates; Direct Link: Two Bookplate Designs

• Use A Pizza Slicer As A Salad Chopper
• Did You Know You Can Dye Plastic Buttons?
• Freeze Condiment Packets To Soothe Small Wounds
• How To Curl Grosgrain Ribbon
• Identify Keys Easily By Coating The Tops With Glitter (finish off by sealing with clear nail polish)
• Use A Galvanized or Plastic Can With A Tight Fitting Lid To Hold Potting Mix…Saves Waste & Mess

That’s it for today, I’ll have a fresh batch of goodies for you to check out next Wednesday. Enjoy your week!