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How-To: Make Your Own Infused Spirits

By Marcia Simmons Infusing spirits means putting stuff in a jar, pouring liquor on top of it, and waiting. That’s really all there is to it. 
 Whether you want to make basil vodka, jalapeno tequila or mango rum, the general process is the same: DIY Infused Spirit Put equal parts spirit and flavoring item […]

How-To: Sock Monkey Birthday Hat

By Vanessa Coppolla Did you know that the sock monkey dates back to 1932, when the Nelson Knitting Company added the trademarked red heel to their product? American mothers first made sock monkeys out of worn-out Rockford Red Heel Socks during The Great Depression. Those mamas were our first crafty upcyclers, out of necessity no […]

How-To: Candy Graduation Caps

What a fun way to celebrate the end of school! Bakerella has an excellent tutorial for these chocolate graduation caps. Can you guess what the tassels are made from? (Hint: it’s a genius find.) More: Graduation Cap Clock Graduation Cap with Flashing LED Lights Solar-powered graduation cap