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Aren’t these cutest things ever?
I made several and they were super easy, fast, and my kids love their new cups.
You will need:
canning jar and lid {blue Ball jars sold HERE if you can’t find them locally}
3/8th drill bit….or a nail and a pair of needle nose pliers
1/4 inch rubber grommets {sold at hardware stores…or HERE}
*the inside of the grommet (or sometimes called a gasket) measures 1/4 inch
First you will need to drill a hole that is 1 cm wide on the top lid.
You can safely drill a hole by holding the lid tightly and letting it overhang halfway over a sturdy table or surface.a
Drill in desired spot.
If you don’t have a drill, you can use a hammer and nail to make the initial hole.
Then use your needle nose pliers to gently make a 1 cm opening.
Make sure the underside has all metal around the hole pressed flat.
You could also trim with small wire cutters.
It just needs to be flat!
Now insert your grommet.
It’s that simple!
It might take 5 minutes to put together.
*I wash the lids with soap and water, dry thoroughly, and haven’t put them in the dishwasher.
Enjoy your perfect portable summer cup!
You will want to heat the oven to 200 degrees again after 4 hours, and then turn off.
The Best Minestrone Soup
{Original recipe from HERE…but of course I tweaked it.}
Serves 4 generously.
I doubled it for our family of 6.
Saute onion and garlic in olive oil until translucent and then add the chicken stock, tomatoes, carrots, potatoes {if you choose},basil, oregano, sugar, and bay leaves. Cover partially and simmer for 20 minutes until carrots are tender. Add the pasta {if you choose} and cook uncovered for 8-10 minutes. Add the spinach, beans, balsamic vinegar and simmer until cooked.
Add salt and pepper to taste and garnish with parsley and fresh parmesan.
Oh yum!
~Julia
PS: Thank you ever so much for your kind words and condolences.
It meant so much:).
Have a great day!
~Julia
So, why not make it a pleasant experience and spice things up with some pretty dish cloths?
Cut a 12×12 inch square out of the towel and a matching piece of fabric.
Place together.
You have a pretty way to clean!
Use your iron to press the hem first…this really helps!
First, you will need to fold down the corners.
Measure 1.5 inches from the tip of the corner down each edge.
Fold down on these marks to make a triangle.
Press each corner down.
Snip off about a 1/2 inch of the triangle.
Press down each side about a half inch.
Repeat on all four sides. You may have to adjust things a bit to make everything fit perfectly.
The two hems should meet nicely in the middle like this…
Now, pin everything in place and stitch around the inside seam first.
This is what it will look like on the finished side.
I like to stitch a second seam along the outside edge to secure the corners down.
You could also make a small hem along the mitered seam instead.
And that’s it!
Enjoy your day!
~Julia
Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls
Recipe from Lisa Pearson at Simply…This, That, And the Other…with some adaptations:).
¼ cup water
1 Tbsp. yeast
½ cup milk, scalded
¼ cup sugar
¼ cup unsalted butter
1 tsp. sea salt
¼ tsp. cinnamon
½ tsp. nutmeg
¾ cup pure pumpkin {no spices added}
4 cups flour
Directions:
In bowl of stand mixer, combine warm water and yeast.
In 2 cup measuring cup, scald milk in microwave.
Add sugar, butter, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg. Stir.
Pour milk mixture in with yeast mixture.
Add pumpkin.
Using dough hook, turn on machine and add flour gradually.
Mix until dough all comes together.
Remove dough from bowl and grease bowl.
Place dough in greased bowl and cover. Let rise for 1 hour.
On Roulpat or floured surface, roll dough out into a rectangle.
Spread with ¼ cup unsalted butter, room temp.
Sprinkle with SUGAR MIX {1 cup brown sugar, 2 Tbsp. cinnamon, ½ tsp. nutmeg}
Sprinkle with ½ cup semisweet chocolate chips.{OPTIONAL}
Roll up like a bug in a rug. Pinch seam together.
Cut in 1 ½ inch intervals. Place in prepared pan.
{You may place them in a 9×13 or in two pie plates}
Cover and let rest for about 20 minutes
Bake at 350 for 20 minutes.
Remove from oven and let sit for a few minutes.
Drizzle with glaze.
Serve while warm!
Glaze:
2 cups powdered sugar
4 Tbsp. milk
1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
Stir until drizzly.
Enjoy~
Julia