February

Button Tree

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BUTTON TREE Floral or jewelry wire Small container Floral foam Decorative stones, optional Buttons Wire cutters Directions: Cut 15-20 pieces of wire into 25-inch lengths using wire cutters. Gather wires together and fold at middle point. Twist wires together at fold to create the tree base. Fill container with floral foam. Press tree base into … Read more

Door Heart

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DOOR HEART Whittle down that fabric stash and make this ragged heart wreath. 12-inch heart shaped wire form 1 ½ yard fabric or six fat quarters in coordinating colors Scissors Directions: Cut fabric into 150 strips, each measuring 1 ½ x 8 inches Using 1 strip of fabric at a time, wrap around two rungs … Read more

Brownie Hearts

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Brownie Hearts Prepare brownie mix per package directions and bake as directed. Cool, then cut out hearts using a cookie cutter or a knife.  Pipe on store-bought frosting or use “Writing Icing” to create chocolate “conversation hearts”.   (Betty Crocker is one of the companies that makes “Writing Icing”.) from Feb 2021 Woman’s Day

Broccoli Cheddar Soup

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Broccoli Cheddar Soup  This thick, cheesy broccoli cheddar soup is proof that soup doesn’t need to be made in big batches to be good. ¼ cup chopped onion ¼ cup butter, cubed ¼ cup all-purpose flour ¼ tsp salt ¼ tsp pepper 1 ½ cups milk ¾ cup chicken broth 1 cup cooked, chopped fresh … Read more

MMG February 2021

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February is a preparing and monitoring month. We’re finally seeing some snow to blanket our gardens, yet there’s still plenty of time to dream and plan. Decide now how you will design your gardens and where new plants will go. Stay warm and have a cup of cocoa as you make your plans. Planning—Finish ordering … Read more