Tuesday Tutorial ---- Making Pillowcases

Making your own pillowcases is a great way to save money. Bedding is very expensive today!

This video tutorial shows you how easy it is to make a pillowcase with enclosed seams so you have no visible seams when you are done.

You could make this with just basic sewing skills.

Organizing - Under The Kitchen Sink

I found this really inspiring blog post at www,jengrantmorris.blogspot.com for organizing under the sink. She shares both a before and after photo with really awesome results.

Here's a sneak peek... I just love how she used the tension rod to hang the spray bottles. She has other great ideas so be sure to visit.

After looking around a little more I found this under sink transformation at www.organizewithsandy.com. She has both before and after photos and there's quite a transformation.

I also thought this was a clever idea using cleaning totes, you can grab what you need or take the whole thing with you. Check out www.pinecreekstyle.blogspot.com

Thanks for joining us today!
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 - Beef Stuffed Zucchini

Wondering what to do with all that extra zucchini you have in your garden?? I found  yummy recipe form www.tasteofhome.com

Photo by: Taste of Home

Beef-Stuffed Zucchini Recipe

Ingredients:

• 4 medium zucchini
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1 egg
• 3/4 cup marinara or spaghetti sauce
• 1/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided
• Additional marinara or spaghetti sauce

Directions

• Cut zucchini in half lengthwise; cut a thin slice from the bottom of each with a sharp knife to allow zucchini to sit flat. Scoop out pulp, leaving 1/4-in. shells.
• Place shells in an ungreased 3-qt. microwave-safe dish. Cover and microwave on high for 3 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain and set aside.
• Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Remove from the heat; stir in the egg, marinara sauce, bread crumbs, salt, pepper and 1/2 cup cheese.
• Spoon about 1/4 cup into each shell. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 4 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Microwave 3-4 minutes longer or until a thermometer inserted into filling reads 160° and zucchini are tender. Serve with additional marinara sauce. Yield: 4 servings.

Editor's Note: This recipe was tested in a 1,100-watt microwave.

Today's Featured Shop -- Teaman

Today I am going to share with you my favorite tea shop.   Teaman   

He has been hand blending teas for 15 or so years and has over 50 different blends of teabags in his shop.

Spicy Chai Decaf Black Tea Teabags   

This is my personal favorite.  I love it hot with a little Silk Vanilla creamer added.  

Tea Sampler

If you don't have a favorite tea,  the best way to buy is a sampler where you get to choose a variety of different flavors to try.

Green Tea

Blueberry/Pomegranate White Tea

 This is just a small sampling of the great variety of teas available.    Be sure and visit his shop to see them all.  If you love tea,  you won't be disappointed.
http://www.artfire.com/users/teaman