DIY Chocolate Spread

Are you a chocolate lover? Do you want to make your own chocolate spread? Try to make one.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup (5.5 ounces) almonds, roasted
• 9 ounces milk chocolate, coarsely chopped
• 3 ounces bittersweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
• 2 tablespoons almond oil or mild vegetable oil, such as canola
• Heaping 3 tablespoons confectioner's sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt

Procedure:

1. Melt the chocolate in a double boiler or in the microwave until smooth.
2. In a blender or food processor, grind the almonds until they break down into a fine powder. Add the oil and process until it forms a smooth paste (it should resemble a loose natural peanut butter). Add the sugar, vanilla extract, and salt, and process until well incorporated.
3. Carefully add the melted chocolate; blend well.
4. Decant into a storage container (such as a clean jam jar) and allow to cool to room temperature; the spread will thicken up considerably upon cooling.

Enjoy making your own chocolate spread. 

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DIY Chocolate Syrup

Are you craving for chocolate syrup? Make your own chocolate syrup. It's very simple. Just follow the procedure below.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup packed cocoa powder
• 1 cup milk
• 2 cups sugar
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Procedure:

1. Whisk cocoa powder and milk together thoroughly in a large saucepan.
2. Heat and whisk to dissolve the cocoa. (I use medium-low heat).
3. Add the sugar and stir/whisk to dissolve. Be sure the sugar has dissolved before continuing on, so your syrup is not grainy.
4. Bring to a boil and boil for 3 minutes. Be sure to watch this VERY carefully. Mine has a tendency to want to boil over immediately, so I have to continuously take it on and off of the burner.
5. Remove from heat and stir in salt and vanilla extract.
6. Let cool completely and skim off any skin that may have formed.
7. Pour into a clean/sterile jar with a spout and store covered in the refrigerator.

Enjoy making your own chocolate syrup!

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Do you have problems taking care of your skin? Do you have rough hands? You don't need to buy luxurious products, you'll just need 2-3 cups of whole milk. Heat it in a microwave until it's warm. Soak your hands in it for 10 mins.

Enjoy taking care of your skin!

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Do you like to sell cookies? You will need something to put your cookies. Make your own cookie basket to reduce cost. Just follow the steps below.

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Organize your Washi Tapes Beautifully

Are you a washi tape addict? Learn how to organize them. Make your own washi tape organizer. It's very simple. All you need are small rods and a drawer. Here's how it looks like.

Enjoy making one of yours!

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DIY Acne Face Mask/Scrub

Many people have problems regarding about pimples. It's not very good to our eyes. We really want to get rid from it but we don't have some money to buy beauty products. Why not make your own scrub to reduce or get rid from acne. Here are some steps for you to follow:

Ingredients:

• Apple cider vinegar
• Green tea
• Honey
• Sugar
• A teaspoon
• A bowl

Procedure:

1. Put one teaspoon of apple cider vinegar in a bowl.
2. Add two teaspooons of cooled green tea.
3. Add five teaspoons of sugar.
4. Put one teaspoon of honey in it.
5. Stir the mixture well. For a thicker consistency, add more sugar.
6. Spread the mask on your face using a cotton pad and massage it for a few minutes to remove dead skin cells and improve circulation.
7. Leave the mask on for about 10 minutes and then rinse it off with water.
8. Use this beauty mask about once or twice a week.

Sugar is a natural exfoliant which is helpful in breaking up scar tissues and unclogging skin pores. Enjoy having a healthy skin!

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Make Document Containers Using Cereal Boxes

You may throw away your cereal boxes. You don't need to throw it all away. Here's how to make a document container using these cereal boxes.

Materials:

• 3 Cereal Boxes
• Glue
• Masking Tape
• Wrapping Paper
• Scissors

Steps:

1. Glue the 3 cereal boxes on top of each other as seen in the picture.
2. Wrap a masking tape around the cereal boxes.
3. Wrap a wrapping paper all over the cereal boxes for the design.

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