How to Make Ice Candles

Growing up, there were a number of rituals in our family surrounding the holidays. One of which involved me saving my milk cartons from my school lunch and bringing them home over the period of a week (or two) in preparation for making ice candles. It was always a little bit magical to dangle a wick into the (cleaned) milk cartons, then fill with ice before we poured melted wax over it. The ice would crackle and the wax would hiss. And I'd wait, rather impatiently, for the wax to cool and set up, occasionally poking it with my finger, then peeling off the still hot wax that had made a searing impression of my fingerprints.

DIY: Pocket Hand Warmers

These homemade pocket hand warmers are simple to make and you probably have all of the supplies you need just hanging around the house.

DIY 3 Ingredient Lip Balm

I found this recipe over at The Seasoned Mom. It seems fairly simple, especially if you already have these three ingredients. 

Crocheted Washcloth Patterns

I've noticed that this is quite a trend lately. In the wake of eco and up cycled goods, lots of people are looking for the greener, friendlier options for their regular household items. Dish cloths, amazingly, are high on the list. They replace those grubby sponges and are equally good at scrubbing and wiping up messes. The best part? You can throw them in the washing machine when they get dirty. (Goodbye sponge!)

Upcycled Coffee Bag Tote

Here's a project for you upcyclers and coffee drinkers. I found this idea on a Craftster forum, but have seen other versions that use a sewing machine rather than duct tape.