http://yesterfood.blogspot.com/2014/11/mason-jar-gift-bags-tutorial.html Here’s what you’ll need: Fabrics of your choice (amounts vary depending on what sizes you make; fat quarters work well for most sizes) Coordinating 3/8″ ribbon (grosgrain works best for not raveling) or cording Scissors, pins, coordinating thread Here are the jar sizes and fabric needed: 4 oz: 6.25″ X 7″ (cut 2 of…
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Potato, Potato, Idaho Potato Museum
What could be more Idaho than a museum about potatoes? A state that produces about 13 billion pounds of potatoes per year needs a museum dedicated to that delightful tuber. That’s what the good folks in Blackfoot, Idaho decided when they opened the Idaho Potato Museum. Blackfoot is in the heart of Idaho potato-producing country. …
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Tombstone, AZ - A Town Too Tough to Die
The Southwestern United States is so rich in our country’s history and culture that it will take me many more trips to explore it. Mining, Missions, and Mexican culture are the watch words for our visit to southern Arizona..
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5 Tips for Finding Cheap Flights to Hawaii
Is a trip to Hawaii on your bucket list? Hawaii is often a trip of a lifetime but like all good things, it can be very expensive. Your plane ticket can be a significant part of the total cost of your Hawaiian vacation and knowing how to find the best flights to Hawaii helps you…
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The Jelly Belly Factory Tour Is Fun for All Ages
The Jelly Belly Factory in Fairfield, California is the rare attraction that appeals to all ages and doesn’t cost an arm and a leg. The Jelly Belly Factory is just a day-trip distance from Sacramento or San Francisco. It was named one of best factory tours for kids by Family Fun Magazine in 2014. This…