Look at this handsome reusable stainless steel straw — my friend Rachel and her husband made them at home with inexpensive materials and tools and show you how to do the same. More

From a dietary perspective, my family used to be "normal." No one had food allergies, and we all ate meat. Then suddenly everything changed. Now two family members who are gluten-free, three are diabetic, two are vegans, one has an allergy to specific fruits and several are spontaneously picky eaters (probably because they felt left out). Awesome. It's hard to bring dishes everyone can eat to holiday gatherings, but more so, knowing who can eat what is even trickier. This year I am considering labeling all the Thanksgiving dishes, and these photographic tags are rather clever! More

We've talked about spice storage many times as it's a hot topic for many. They can prove to be awkward or challenging as they need to be kept cool, yet easy to get to. In this kitchen, a small nook was turned into the perfect spot, putting them on full display. More

What do you get when you combine kids, balloons, and a bowl of melted chocolate? The most delicious edible bowls ever, of course! Take a look at this tutorial from the lovely Bakerella. More

If you can sew a straight line, you can make these good-looking drawstring bags, which use repurposed tea towels to replace plastic produce bags. The best part? Their ingenious construction doesn't require hemming! More

Anyone else itching to get their hands on some summer produce and dive into the kitchen? With farmers markets re-opening, the warm weather (finally!), and the promise of produce in colors other than green, my mind has started churning with ideas for summer projects. What about you? More

It's not a big surprise that I'm drawn to this picture. There's the antique rug that I like (but is big point of debate among this crowd), and the navy-and-marble combination of that island reminds me of this kitchen, which I covet. And just wait until you see how Jenny of Little Green Notebook created that island. It is flat-out genius. More

There's something about the longer days of spring that inspire us to start new projects, clean out closets, and pursue new interests. And this week, that has everything to do with creating a little garden of our own. More

Sometimes it's fun to take on a weekend project that involves fabric and thread instead of sugar and cake flour (although you can still eat a slightly botched soufflé; a botched pot holder not so much). Why not grab some bright, sunny fabric and liven up your kitchen a little? We've got everything from easy cloth napkins to quilted coasters. More

Feeling ultra-crafty? Put your skills to the test by making your own precision-controlled yogurt maker using your slow cooker, spare electronics parts, and a little piece of open source software. No kidding. More