Tipnut’s Weekly Update: {March 21st, 2012}

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It’s time for Tipnut’s Weekly Update! Here’s what’s new today: Simple nutrient-rich garden brews (that your plants will love), natural cramp remedies (menstrual), big recipe updates for homemade granola (cereals/bars), chicken wings and salad dressings…plus a new batch of projects and freebies to check out. Have fun!

• 7 Nutrient-Rich Brews Your Plants Will Love: So simple, so inexpensive and yet they have so much to offer! Make simple infusions using seaweed/kelp, kitchen scraps, yard refuse and more…your garden will thank you for it.
• 40+ Recipes For Granola Cereals/Mixes & Bars: Yum! This page has undergone a big makeover with lots of new recipes to try.
• Fight Menstrual Cramps With Oils, Herbal Teas & More: A list of teas and food additives that can help (ginger, flax seed, etc.), but also some nice massage oil recipes, an easy salve and infused oil to check out (among other ideas).
• 45+ Tasty Chicken Wings You’ll Want To Try: Page has been updated and redone with loads of new recipes. I separated them into two different groups: Saucy/Sticky/Glazed and Hot or Spicy…should be something here for everyone!
• 50+ Homemade Salad Dressings: A total makeover, this page now features over 50 recipes you can try for making your own salad dressings. I also moved the tutorial for making your own vinaigrette to the bottom of this page.

Unfortunately I ran out of time this week so the Easter goodies site update for this year is pushed back to next week, my apologies!

Quick Tip For The Garden:

For tying up tomatoes or beans or any plants that needs tying: I always use an old pair of tights. Cut one leg of the tights off and then snip the toe part off. Then cut straight across in 1 inch strips until you reach the top of the leg. Use a strip to tie your tomato plant to stakes and as the plants grows, the tie will stretch, never damaging the plant. Works for all sorts of DIY jobs as well! (Sent in by Sarah, thank you!)

Ready to see all the new projects added to the main site this week? Here you go, have fun!

• Collection: 20+ Budget Friendly Headboard Ideas; Direct Link: Round Top Hardwood Headboard
• Collection: 20+ Crafty Rugs & Mats To Make; Direct Link: Friendship Bracelet Chevron Rug
• Collection: DIY Shoe Makeovers: {Both Casual & Glam}; Direct Link: Easy Fabric Flip Flops
• Collection: Free Pincushion Pattern List #2: {Sewing}; Direct Link: Triangular Log Cabin Pincushion
• Collection: 11 Nifty Ways To Grow Your Own Herbs; Direct Link: Space Saving Herb Garden
• Collection: Crafty Gadgets & Gear For The Garden; Direct Link: DIY Sprinkler

• Collection: Window Treatments: Free Patterns & Tutorials; Direct Link: Wallpaper Shades
• Collection: 30+ Things To Make With Old Sweaters; Direct Link: Flower Pillows
• Collection: Crafty & Clever Picnic Blankets & Accessories To Make; Direct Link: Isosceles Picnic Quilt
• Collection: Homemade Gift Ideas For Dad (That He’ll Actually Use); Direct Link: Manly Travel Power Cord Roll-Up
• Collection: Creative Container Gardening: Tips, Projects & Ideas; Direct Link: Faux-Stone Finish How-To
• Collection: Free Appliance Cover Patterns & Tutorials: {Sewing}; Direct Link: Jelly Roll KitchenAid Cover

• Collection: 20+ Stuffed Animal & Doll Patterns; Direct Link: Crochet Doll Pattern
• Collection: 20+ Crochet Bags & Totes; Direct Link: Ombre Basket
• Collection: 15+ Free Afghan Patterns: {Crochet}; Direct Link: Rainbows & Hearts Blanket
• Collection: 30+ Stash Busters To Use Up Those Bits Of Yarn; Direct Link: Sweater Soaps
• Collection: 20+ Hot Water Bottle Covers & Cozies; Direct Link: Aran & Stocking Stitch Hot Water Bottle Covers
• Collection: 20+ Lovely Tea Cozy Patterns: {Free}; Direct Link: Rowan Tea Cosy

• Collection: Free Printable Lunch Box Notes; Direct Link: Lunch Tags
• Collection: 50+ Free Printable Recipe Cards: {A Nice Collection}; Direct Link: Vintage-Style Recipe Cards & Dividers (assorted designs)
• Collection: 20+ To Do Lists To Help You Get Organized; Direct Link: The Clock Is Ticking Checklist
• Collection: Make A Household Notebook: {Ideas & Printables}; Direct Link: Weekly Cleaning Schedule
• Collection: 10+ Printable Grocery Lists: {Free Downloads}; Direct Link: Update: Removed link since it’s no longer online
• Collection: 20+ Free Thank You Cards & Notes To Save & Print; Direct Link: Thank You Index Card

• Did You Know You Can Freeze Batches Of Sliced Celery?
• How To Collect Birch Sap
• *Updated: Project removed since it’s no longer online
• Dye Easter Eggs With A Whisk…and don’t forget this goody that was previously featured here on Tipnut: Muffin Tin As Easter Egg Dye Container
• Learn Which Paintbrush Is Good For A Project
• How To Convert Recipes For The Slowcooker

That’s it for today, I’ll have a fresh batch of ideas and projects for you to check out next Wednesday, enjoy your week!