Seed Snails

I saw this idea for starting seeds indoors and I'm so curious to try it - we started a lot of seeds (too many haha) last spring but it took up so much counter space; making these seed snails will greatly reduce how much space they require before it's warm enough to plant them outside in the garden. I'm sharing the info I found before starting my own seeds since they need 6-8 weeks indoors and I don't have all of the supplies yet - I wanted you to have a head start on me in case you'd like to try this technique this year. 

Here's what I found at better homes and gardens:

A seed snail requires a few materials: polyethylene wrap (the flexible foam used to protect appliances in shipping), potting mix, waterproof tape, and a tray or plastic pots for support.

Step 1: Cut Foam Wrap 

Cut your wrap material into strips approximately 6 inches deep and at least 17 inches long. Spread a ½-inch layer of pre-moistened potting mix, leaving about ½ inch at the top to catch water and 4 inches on one side to allow for expansion.

Step 2: Roll the Material 

Tightly roll up the strip, turn the snail upright, and secure it with waterproof tape (duct, packing, or painter’s tape).

Step 3: Plant the Seeds 

Tamp down the soil, sow seeds at the proper depth, and mist with water. To keep them upright, stack them in a tray or place them inside plastic pots. Label each snail, and for extra insurance, write on the side.

Step 4: Cover and Care 

Covering with plastic wrap can speed germination. Remove it once seeds sprout. Sober recommends top-watering until they sprout, and bottom-watering in the tray afterward. Open the snail to add soil if needed before planting out.

Step 5: Transplant Seedlings 

When seedlings are outgrowing the snail's top and bottom, it's time to transplant them into the garden. Gently tease them apart, discarding spindly ones.

how to make a seed snail instructions and photos  found here at bhg

4.14.24: 🔥 week 15

4.14.23: MSTI: pickle in a blanket

4.14.22: MSIH taco-tot casserole 

4.14.21: french breakfast puffs 

4.14.20: fabric masks 

4.14.19: 🔥 recap (with a beautiful bunny cake!)

4.14.18: strawberry cream cheese frosting

4.14.17: Brooke's DIY speaker

4.14.16: how to repair an ironing board

🔥 Around the Campfire (week 15)

Dear Campers ~ 

Here's a quick recap in case you missed anything at camp last week:

Posts ~

4/6: 🔥 week 14

4/7: t.p. bunny

4/8: tt hiding ugly cords

4/9: deviled egg dip

4/10: Easter sweet and savory charcuterie board 

4/11: mimosa margarita 

4/12: words

That's it for this week! See you next week for more projects, crafts, recipes, whatever we can think of to make at camp - bye :)

Sincerely ~

Jill

camp counselor

4.13.24: words

4.13.23: blue cheese and prosciutto dates

4.13.22: Easter bunny gnomes

4.13.21: TT cleaning with foil 

4.13.20: Miss Lori's latch hook hanging

4.13.19: herb crusted lamb roast

4.13.18: Florian's sauerkraut

4.13.17: roasted carrots

4.13.16: lemon cream pie with gingersnap crust

   

4/12 ~ Words

 

4.12.24: cream eggs 

4.12.23: artichoke and cheesy chicken breasts

4.12.22: Easter bunny charcuterie

4.12.21: lemon paprika chicken 

4.12.20: 🔥week 15

4.12.19: dog in the blog - food bowl tip

4.12.18: one year old's birthday cake

4.12.17: granola cookies

4.12.16: tidying up

Mimosa Margarita

I was looking for ideas for Easter drinks and saw a bunch of recipes for Mimosa Margaritas, I'm pretty sure I'm making these for the next together we have - I'm not a huge margarita lover but I think with a splash of champagne I might change my tune, sounds good!! 

ingredients

• 2 c. orange juice
• 1/2 c. tequila
• 1/4 c. lime juice
• Lime wedge, for rimming glasses
• Coarse salt, for rimming glasses
• 1 bottle of your favorite bubbly 
• Orange and lime slices for serving

directions

1. In a pitcher, combine orange juice, tequila, and lime juice and stir to combine.
2. Rim glass rims with lime and dip in salt. Pour in orange juice mixture and top off with champagne.
3. Add sliced oranges and limes to glasses and serve.

recipe and photo found here at the sip 

4.11.24: carrot cake cream cheese swirl bundt cake 

4.11.23: TT slicing prosciutto

4.11.22: Easter magic cookie bars

4.11.21: 🔥week 15

4.11.20: hot cross buns

4.11.19: Al and Cathy's DIY fire pit

4.11.18: disposable cake pans

4.11.17: freezing avocados

4.11.16: easy chair back covers

Easter Savory and Sweet Charcuterie Board

I've done lots of charcuterie boards for various Holidays and parties, but never an Easter-themed one - googled for ideas and I love the idea of this one with both savory and sweet items all together on the board. I'm just copying the instructions and photo I found here at urbanblisslife, feel free to substitute other ingredients as you want and after I make mine I'll share my own photos. There's a lot more info and details on their site if you want to read more about how they built this tray of goodies. 

Savory ingredients

• 1 cup sliced carrots sticks
• ½ cup sliced radishes
• ½ cup sliced cucumbers
• 1 cup sliced celery sticks
• 1 cup spinach dip or other vegetable dip
• ½ cup strawberries
• ½ cup raspberries
• ½ cup blueberries
• 1 cup shredded lettuce
• 12 deviled egg halves
• ½ cup mixed nuts
• 1 cup crackers
• 6 ounces sliced cheese
• 6 ounces prosciutto
• 6 ounces salami slices

Sweets

• 1 cup Easter M & M candies
• 1 cup Cadbury Mini Chocolate Eggs
• 8-10 Peeps marshmallows
• 10-12 Spring sprinkle cookies

Instructions

• Start by placing any dips into small bowls and placing them on the platter.
• Next to the dip, place the sliced vegetables and fruit.
• Lay down the shredded lettuce and place the deviled eggs on top.
• Add a layer of sliced cheese and crackers. 
• Fill in the savory section with prosciutto and salami.
• If you have space, you can fill in open spaces of the savory section with nuts.
• Start the sweet section by placing peeps and cookies in rows.
• Then place any chocolate candies. 
• Fill in the bottom and any open sections with M & Ms and mini eggs. 

Notes

Makes enough to serve approximately 10-15 people as an appetizer.

Ingredients: The ingredients listed in this recipe are provided as inspiration. Feel free to omit any items you do not like and feel free to add more sweet or savory items that you enjoy. 

Quantities: the ingredient quantities above are very general estimates. Use however much you like of each ingredient that will fit on your board or platter. 

4.10.24: charred shrimp, pesto, quinoa bowls 

4.10.23: paper folder #3

4.10.22: 🔥 week 15 

4.10.21: crock pot country ribs

4.10.20: banana muffins

4.10.19: chocolate bunny cake

4.10.18: prosciutto-wrapped mozzarella sticks

4.10.17: how to make paper umbrellas

4.10.16: oven steamed salmon

Deviled Egg Dip

I love the idea of deviled egg dip, once again - why didn't I think of that? It's basically egg salad with the eggs grated, capers, relish, a little hot sauce...I'd think you can make the dip using your standard egg salad method or follow this one and see what you think. I'm definitely going to try this.

INGREDIENTS:

• 6 eggs
• 2 Tbsp. sweet pickle relish
• 1 shallot, finely chopped (2 Tbsp.)
• 1 Tbsp. capers, drained
• 1/3 cup full fat plain Greek yogurt
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
• 1 tsp. white wine vinegar
• 1/2 tsp. bottled hot pepper sauce
• 1/4 tsp. kosher salt
• 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
• 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh chives, divided
• Paprika

DIRECTIONS:

1. Cook Eggs 

   Place eggs in a single layer in a medium saucepan. Add enough cold water to cover the eggs by 1 inch. Bring to a full rolling boil over high heat. Remove from heat, cover and let stand 15 minutes; drain. Place eggs in ice water until cool enough to handle; drain.

2. Peel Eggs 

   To peel eggs, gently tap each egg on the countertop. Roll egg on countertop under the palm of your hand. Peel off eggshell, starting at the large end.

3. Grate Eggs 

   Using the large holes of a box grater, shred eggs into a medium bowl. Use a fork to coarsely mash the eggs.

4. Finish and Serve 

   Stir in relish, shallot, and capers. Add Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, mustard, vinegar, hot pepper sauce, salt, and pepper. Fold in until combined. Fold in 1 Tbsp. chives. Top with remaining 1 Tbsp. chives and paprika. 

   Serve this deviled egg dip recipe with crackers, vegetable crudité, or chips. Our recipe testers liked it best with cucumbers, carrots, bell peppers, and sugar snap peas.

   found here at bhg

   
   

   4.9.24: tt McDouble hack 
   4.9.23: 🔥 week 15
   4.9.22: decoupage easter eggs
   4.9.21: garlic parmesan wings

   4.9.20: 3D flower card

   4.9.19: tipsy tuesday: make a grease container
   4.9.18: don't throw away old or broken candles...make new ones
   4.9.17: JAR pot roast (short ribs and vegetables)
   4.9.16: refrigerator jam and easy ice cream cake

   
   

Tip-sy Tuesday: Hiding Ugly Cords

Well here's a good tip I just saw on the time sucker Pinterest and I really wish I would have thought of this before now - I hate seeing cords hanging down under a table and usually try to twist-tie the excess and jamb it behind the table hoping it stays in place; this tip is to stick small command hooks on the backside of the table to hold the cord up, as soon as I came across this I had a 'smack my head and say aha' moment, genius. I happen to have a bunch of these little clips on hand and am going right now to hide the ugly lamp cord on the table by my front door. Happy Tuesday!

 tip found here, they have a few other ideas for hiding cords if you want to check it out. 

4.8.24: starting veggie seeds 

4.8.23: words

4.8.22: goat cheese nicoise salad

4.8.21: fire breathing dragon kid craft 

4.8.20: wacky nail polish

4.8.19: mug rug

4.8.18: ham pasta salad

4.8.17: coleslaw dressing

4.8.16: Brooke has a tip

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T.P. Bunny

Ok, on one hand this is a little dumb and silly but on the other hand it made me chuckle - I'm not thinking as a centerpiece for Easter dinner necessarily, but how cute on the bathroom counter? 

I didn't download the template for ears and nose but I don't think it'd be hard to just wing cutting them out freehand. Glue on a couple google eyes and make a sharpie mouth and whiskers. Easy!

4.7.24: 🔥 week 14

4.7.23: rice dyed Easter eggs 

4.7.22: air fried pickles by Jen

4.7.21: banana oatmeal cookies

4.7.20: Natalie makes crepes

4.7.19: around the campfire 🔥
4.7.18: swedish fish cocktail
4.7.17: DIY phone case 
4.7.16: how to repair a wall clock

🔥 Around the Campfire (week 14)

Dear Campers ~ 

Here's a quick recap in case you missed anything at camp last week:

Posts ~

3/30: 🔥 week 13

3/31: Easter egg wreath

4/1: april challenge - sleep 

4/2: grapevine bunny wreath 

4/3: carrot pretzel rods

4/4: floral bunny

4/5: words (Easter)

That's it for this week! See you next week for more projects, crafts, recipes, whatever we can think of to make at camp - bye :)

Sincerely ~

Jill

camp counselor

4.6.24: words

4.6.23: bunny coaster

4.6.22: quinoa tabbouli salad

4.6.21: TT chili sauce

4.6.20: at home spa day

4.6.19: vodka bolognese 

4.6.18: diy heating pad

4.6.17: emergency kit 

4.6.16: stuffed mini sweet peppers

  

4/5 ~ Words

 

4.5.24: abc muffins

4.5.23: dice bunny

4.5.22: TT freezing meals

4.5.21: MSIH ham lentil soup

4.5.20: 🔥 week 14

4.5.19: retouching photos

4.5.18: low carb pizza (cauliflower crust)

4.5.17: Lisa's bunny bait

4.5.16: binder clip key holder