Organizing - New Uses for Ice Cube Trays

While cracking the ice cube trays this weekend. I had the idea of freezing my leftover iced tea to use in my glass when I make the next batch of tea. This led to me wondering what other ways I could use ice cube trays.

A simple internet search and I found oodles of ideas. This article from www.homemadesimple.com was very helpful.

You can use them for housing craft supplies...

... and snacks.

How about one for your jewelry?

There were more ideas, so be sure to take a peek at their website for more inspiration.

Thanks for joining us!

Deena Davis

www.byyourhands.blogspot.com

Blog Party Sunday -- Show Us Your Handmades

 It's blog party time.   It's your chance to show off what you are making for yourself,  for gifts, or to sell.   We want to see it all.


The rules are simple:

1. Follow our blog

2. Handmade items only.

3. You may list up to 3 items.

4. Family friendly items only.

The success of this link party depends on the participants so spread the word to your friends, visit the shops, post about it on your blog, in a forum or on your favorite social networking site, grab the button and put it on your blog or website.

Just click on the Add Your Link button at the end of this post and add your items.

And if you would like to add a link to the party you can grab this button below.

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Time Saver Recipes - Iced Tea

I've scouted the internet high and low for the perfect iced tea recipe and I found that there are about as many ways to make it as there are those that drink it.

After reading all those recipes, I decided I would just do it my own way and it works pretty well. I am the only person who drinks iced tea at our house, so I didn't want a big batch - after all, who likes day-old iced tea, right?

This is how I do it...

UNSWEETENED TEA

Fill a quart jar with cool tap water
Add one FAMILY SIZE tea bag (tag removed)
Cover the jar
Put in the fridge and walk away

Come back in about 2-4 hours, remove tea bag
Add about 1/8 t. of baking soda - yes, I said baking soda
I add 1 packet of splenda to sweeten just a little



SWEET TEA

Fill a quart jar 3/4 full with cool tap water
Add one FAMILY SIZE tea bag (tag removed)

Cover the jar

Put in the fridge and walk away

In a separate container, add 1 c. hot tap water and 1/4 to 1/3 c. of sugar - stir until dissolved, let sit to cool while the tea is "brewing".

Come back in about 2-4 hours, remove tea bag

Add about 1/8 t. of baking soda - yes, I said baking soda

Add the sugar mixture and stir.

I've been told that the baking soda takes the bitterness out of the tea and also helps keep it clear. All I know is the tea is good and you can't taste the soda at all.


Serve tea over ice, garnish with lemon or mint. - ENJOY!

Thanks for joining us!
Deena Davis
www.byyourhands.blogspot.com

Today's Featured Shop -- Ambassador Crochet

Today's featured shop is Ambassador Crochet.     Kristine has some cute patterns for women and children and she says most are easy for the beginning crocheter.

Slouchy Beret

Lavender Fields with Bouquet Crochet

Easy Ladies Beanie with Brim and Flower

Floppy Brim Hat

 Be sure and stop by and visit Kristine's shop,    http://www.ambassadorcrochet.artfire.com   Summer is a great time to make your fall accessories and gifts

Thursday Giveaway Link Party --- Add Your Giveaway

 Our weekly giveaway link opportunity is a way for you to share your giveaways with our readers. 


The rules are easy:
You must be a follower of our blog.

Add our logo to your blog sidebar.







When you enter the title of your giveaway, please add the end date of your giveaway.

Be sure the url is the direct link to your giveaway blog post.

Family friendly giveaways only.