Pocket Fidget Clicker

Recycle an old VHS tape into a fidget toy!

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– A VHS tape

– Superglue

– A small amount of air/oven drying clay or putty. I used polymer clay. This is optional.

– Hacksaw to cut the plastic

– Chisel or similar

– Vice to hold the tape whilst cutting

– Screwdriver

– Sandpaper to sand the plastic. I used 320 grit wet-and-dry.

– Safety specs/mask/extractor/ventilation etc – safety stuff for use when cutting the plastic

– Felt/leather or other material to cover the clicker when finished (optional). Could also paint it instead if desired.

– Pliers for bending wire/metal (optional)

Click HERE for the instructions

Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Pops

Here’s a frozen treat that can’t be beat!

  • 4 bananas cut in half
  • 3/4 cup peanut butter, divided
  • 2 tbsp coconut oil, divided
  • 3/4 cup chocolate chips
  • 1/4 cup salted roasted peanuts chopped

Click HERE for the instructions

Birdfeeder Project

Gelatin holds the seeds together – all that’s left will be the twine – no yucky metal or plastic base to deal with!

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  • Bird seeds (sunflowers, peanuts, shelled and cracked corn, flax, golden millet, safflower, thistle) Find out what the birds in your area prefer and use that!
  • Metal cookie cutters – oven safe
  • A few pencils or sticks
  • Gelatin
  • Boiling water
  • Twine

Click HERE for the instructions

Mexicali Sweet Potato Noodle Salad

Get those spiralizers crankin’ with this colorful side dish!

  • FOR THE MEXICALI VINAIGRETTE:
  • 1 tablespoon Mexicali seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • zest of 1 lime
  • juice of 1 lime (about 2 tablespoons)
  • 2 tablespoons champagne vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • FOR THE NOODLE SALAD:
  • 2 small poblano peppers (roasted)
  • 2 to 3 ears of sweet corn, kernels removed
  • 2 small (or 1 large) peeled sweet potatoes
  • 1 bunch lacinato kale, leaves stripped and sliced (stems discarded)
  • 1-1/2 cups sliced purple cabbage
  • 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
  • 1 jalapeno, seeded and diced
  • 1 cup loosely packed cilantro
  • 1/2 cup pepitas

Click HER for the instructions