Growing A Clover Lawn
[Small Things] Up until 1940, clover lawns were common in the United States. In fact, the first gardening book in the US, published by Andrew Jackson Downing in 1841, said …
Plum Smash
For our newest cocktail, DIY Cocktails and I came up with the Plum Smash. A smash is a classic cocktail where the fruit is smashed or crushed with the liquor. …
Homemade Vs Store Ice Cream
The most expensive ice cream I’ve seen was $10 a pint in Louisville, Kentucky. I could hardly believe my eyes. Since then, I’ve noticed that ice cream prices have gone …
Beer Ice Cream
Pliny the Elder is a great double IPA from Russian River Brewery. We heard rumors of people making Pliny the Elder ice cream, but couldn’t track it down. So, I …
Bourbon Ice Cream
I decided to experiment with ice cream flavors this summer. First up: bourbon ice cream. And it was great. In fact, I will cut to the chase right now and …
Make Your Own Chocolate Magic Shell
Did you know you can make your own Chocolate Magic Shell to pour on top of ice cream? It just takes chocolate and coconut oil. And it looks like it …
Watermelon Mojito
Happy Memorial Day! DIY Cocktails and I have come up with the Watermelon Mojito. As you may have guessed by the name, this drink takes the mojito to the next …
Old DVD Mosaic
This is the best use of old CDs or DVDs I’ve ever seen: break them up and use them to make a mosaic. This would make a great gift.
5 Awesome And Easy Kid Snacks
Savvy Junior turns 2 years old today! In celebration of never having to make baby food again, here are some awesome kids snacks I’ve found around the web. Kiwi and …
Homemade BBQ Sauce
I get a lot of compliments about my barbecue sauce. It’s a good balance of salty, sweet, and spicy. It’s extremely easy to make, too. Here’s the recipe: Savvy BBQ …
Make Your Own Hot Dog Buns
Don’t you hate it when there are 6 hot dogs in the package and 8 hot dog buns in the package? The solution is to make your own buns. You …