Tipnut’s Weekly Update: {March 14th, 2012}

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It’s time for Tipnut’s Weekly Update! Here’s what’s new today: Natural headache remedies, a new homemade window cleaner recipe & coffee filter tip (for streak-free results), homemade popsicles (100+ recipes), a Sweet Dreams Pillow Spray recipe, homemade ice cream (150+ recipes plus DIY Chocolate Magic Shell recipes & how to make ice cream in a bag), plus a new batch of projects and freebies to check out. Have fun!

• All-Natural Headache Soothers: These are for mild or tension headaches though I do have a quick tip to check out for migraines.
• 100+ Homemade Popsicle Recipes: Big update for 2012, includes recipes for frozen pudding and yogurt pops. This list is a keeper so you may want to bookmark it!
• Homemade Window Cleaner Recipes & Tips: I added a new recipe (#7) that uses water, vinegar and cornstarch. Also added a tip to use coffee filters for bringing a streak-free shine (a tip shared in the comment section by Brenda).
• 150+ Tempting Homemade Ice Creams To Try: Lots here! I’ve added a new section for toppings and tips (homemade magic shell recipes, hot fudge sauce, easy caramel sauce and how to make ice cream in a bag). Big update for 2012!
• Fresh Summery Scented Bedding Year Round: {Tip Sheet}: A new recipe added for Sweet Dreams Pillow Spray (sent in by Deidre, thank you!).

Easter's Just Around The Corner!

This week I’ll be working on organizing new projects to add to the Easter site so now’s the time to check out all the goodies before a bunch more are added. What you’ll find (so far):

• Loads of Free Crafts (with lots of Easter Baskets & Bags)
• Egg Decorating Ideas
• Free Printables
• Recipes (cute cupcakes, cookies & cakes)
• Easter Wreaths

Last year we topped just over 400 freebies on the site, let’s see how many more we can find for this year’s update . If you have a project to add, please feel free to submit it here and I’ll check it out (thank you!).

Ready to see the new projects and ideas added to the main site here on Tipnut this week? Here you go…

• Collection: 30+ Crafty & Clever Projects For Your Kitchen; Direct Link: Faux-Enamel Handle Wooden Utensils
• Collection: Homemade Shampoo, Conditioners & Color Enhancers; Direct Link: Herbal Shampoo Recipe
• Collection: 14 Ways To Make A Trellis; Direct Link: Freestanding Trellis
• Collection: 20+ DIY Wall Art Projects; Direct Link: DIY Grid Painting
• Collection: How To Make Duvet Covers; Direct Link: Anthropologie Georgina Bedding How-To
• Collection: 15 Things To Make With Old T-Shirts; Direct Link: Macrame T-Shirt Throw

• Collection: 40+ iPad & Kindle Covers, Cases To Make; Direct Link: iPad Pouch Tutorial
• Collection: DIY Soap Making – From Beginner To Advanced; Direct Link: Glycerin Soaps With Pureed Fruit, Herbs & Citrus Zest
• Collection: 40+ Gift Ideas For Teacher: {Free Crafts & Printables}; Direct Link: Pringles Can Make-Over (To Stuff With Treats)
• Collection: Buried Clay Pot Irrigation For The Garden {& More}; Direct Link: Simple Watering Wells
• Collection: 30+ Mug Rugs & Mats To Make; Direct Link: Woven Mug Rugs
• Collection: 25+ Fabric Wallet Patterns & Tutorials {Free}; Direct Link: Fabric Bi-fold Wallet

• Collection: 30+ Beauty(ful) Craft Gifts For Her; Direct Link: Bath Puff (scroll down for English directions)
• Collection: 20+ Stuffed Animal & Doll Patterns; Direct Link: Baby Chicks In Eggshell
• Collection: 16 Dish Scrubbies To Make; Direct Link: Rainbow Flower Scrubby
• Collection: Homemade Swiffer Cloth Patterns; Direct Link: Buttoned Sweeper Cover
• Collection: Lovely Knitted Bag Patterns (Including A Vintage Design); Direct Link: Lined Knit Tote
• Collection: 30+ Free Scarf Patterns: {Knitting}; Direct Link: Soho Scarf

• Collection: 50+ Free Printable Recipe Cards: {A Nice Collection}; Direct Link: Bird Recipe Cards
• Collection: Projects & Tips For Traveling: {Cases, Organizers & More}; Direct Link: Printable Luggage Tags
• Collection: Journaling Freebies & Resources Collection; Direct Link: Speech Bubbles
• Collection: 45+ St. Patrick’s Day Recipes, Crafts & Printables: {Free}; Direct Link: Lucky Shamrock Prints (two designs)
• Collection: Paper Crafts Fun: Dozens of Assorted Freebies To Print; Direct Link: Wrap Around Mailing Label
• Collection: 20+ Free Thank You Cards & Notes To Save & Print; Direct Link: Thanks Printable (for kiddos)

• Make Your Own Cleaning Wipes
• Save The Celery End, Plant & It Will Grow (Works with green onions too)
• How To Check Your Oven For Hot Spots
• Add A Few Drops Of Essential Oil Inside The Toilet Paper Roll & It Will Release Scent Each Time It Rolls
• Use Plastic Bread Tags To Label Cords
• Cover Your Windshield With A Towel At Night & You Won’t Have To Scrape Off Frost In The Morning

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