Tipnut’s Weekly Update: {May 23rd, 2012}

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It’s time for Tipnut’s Weekly Update! Today you’ll find a collection of recycled craft projects, a project sheet for rainwater harvesting (DIY barrels & rain chains), diy wind chimes, new recipes for ground beef, a curly hair technique that I’m debating plus a fresh batch of crafts, DIY projects and clever tips & tricks for you to check out. Lots here today, have fun!

• 20+ Crafts To Make From Recycled Items: A new page featuring a collection of ideas rescuing trash and transforming it into treasure.
• Rainwater Harvesting With Barrels & Chains: I’ve started a new collection of projects featuring how to make rain barrels and rain chains (just a few so far but there will surely be more coming).
• 35+ Ground Beef Ideas {Easy Meals}: Big update to this page with new recipes, the hamburger casseroles page has been moved here as well as instructions for boiling ground beef (to cook big batches and freeze).
• 8 Ways To Make Wind Chimes: Here are a few different projects to check out…did you know there’s a bit of superstition surrounding these?

Oldies But Goodies:

• Fabric Softener Recipes & Reusable Dryer Sheets: (from 2007) Plenty of tips, recipes and DIY ideas here (diy wool dryer balls, lavender dryer bags, a quick tip for soaking washcloths in liquid fabric softener and drying them to use over and over again and much, much more).
• Lightning, Thunder & The 30-30 Rule: I pull this page up at the start of each summer just to remind myself. Math is involved (but it’s easy).
• Cleaning A Microwave: How To & Tips: This article is over 5 years old and is still a big hit with readers…why? Because it works! Learn how to “steam clean” and transform the grungiest microwave into a shiny clean appliance (easy peasy!).

Thinking about it: Curly Girl Method – Before and After. I just know I’ll go bonkers if I leave in conditioner without washing it out, and there’s the “no shampoo” thing…BUT I wonder if the “No Poo” method (using a baking soda & water paste, then rinsing with apple cider vinegar and water) will do the trick. Also note one of the first comments that recommends using Coconut Oil instead of conditioner and hair gel (that I can do!).

What I’m making for dinner tonight: Pan-Roasted Chicken With Lemon-Garlic Green Beans (I love easy one-pot meals…especially on busy Wednesdays!). Will be adding to the page 14 Ways To Jazz Up Chicken Breasts.

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

• Collection: 25+ Ways To Make A Necklace; Direct Link: DIY Pink Stone Necklace
• Collection: 35+ Crafty Lights, Lamps & Lanterns; Direct Link: DIY Tube Lights
• Collection: 30+ Lunch Bags & Accessories To Make; Direct Link: Zah Pocket
• Collection: Needle Books & Cases: {Free Patterns & Tutorials}; Direct Link: Felt Ladybug Needle Case
• Collection: Window Treatments: Free Patterns & Tutorials; Direct Link: No-Sew Drape Shade
• Collection: Purse Organizers To Make; Direct Link: Purse Organizer

• Collection: 22 Creative Plant Markers To Make; Direct Link: Pretty Painted Markers
• Collection: 30+ Mug Rugs & Mats To Make; Direct Link: Mug Rug Template
• Collection: Refashion Plain T-Shirts Into Something Pretty {19 Tutorials}; Direct Link: T-Shirt Twist How-To
• Collection: 40+ Charming Fabric Flowers To Make; Direct Link: Pantyhose Petals
• Collection: DIY Gear For Tomato Plants; Direct Link: Drainage Pipe Tip For Monster Tomato Plants
• Collection: 40+ Scented Sachets To Make; Direct Link: Stamped Muslin Sachets

• Collection: 20+ Charming Coin Purse Patterns; Direct Link: Crochet Change Purse
• Collection: Dog Coats, Sweaters & Accessories To Make; Direct Link: Dog Hoodie
• Collection: 40+ Stash Busters To Use Up Those Bits Of Yarn; Direct Links: Granny Bottle Cozy and Olive Oil Drip Catcher
• Collection: 20+ Crafty Keychains To Make: {Free Tutorials}; Direct Link: Mini Key Ring Purse
• Collection: Lovely Knitted Bag Patterns (Including A Vintage Design); Direct Link: Noro Bag

• Collection: Journaling Freebies & Resources Collection; Direct Link: Three Journaling Cards
• Collection: 16 Printable Grocery Lists: {Free Downloads}; Direct Link: Grocery List/Meal Planner
• Collection: Gifts From The Kitchen Guide: Tags, Labels, Tips & Ideas; Direct Link: Pretty Gift Tags
• Collection: Make A Household Notebook: {Ideas & Printables}; Direct Link: Weekly Docket & Daily Food Diary Downloads
• Collection: Nifty Meal Planners To Make (or Print); Direct Link: What’s For Dinner Planner Set
• Collection: 20+ To Do Lists To Help You Get Organized; Direct Link: To Do List Notepad

• Have You Tried Salt Roasting Salmon & Potatoes?
• Use A Garlic Press To Juice Key Limes
• A Melon Baller Makes Coring Apples Easy
• Attach Plastic Hooks & Measuring Cups To Cereal Storage Containers For Convenience
• Use Pure Acetone To Remove Printing On Containers
• Update: Link removed since page is no longer online

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

PS: Did you miss last week’s update? You’ll find it here: May 16th, 2012