Crafts - DIY Purse Hook

Handbag Hook

There are a MILLION car purse hooks out there.  Some are great, other's not so much.  The hook that I use works for me.  Maybe it will work for you too.

S Shapes Caribiner

The hook that I use is a simple S shaped carabiner.  Carabiners are available pretty much anywhere (google, hardware stores, Target or craft stores).  I paid $3.95 for mine at LL Bean.  The most important consideration is the weight limit.  My hook holds up to 25 lbs.  That's MORE than enough to support my purse.

Clip one end to the headrest

Here's how it works.  Clip one end on the pole of the headrest.

Then clip on your bag.  That's it!

Now add your purse

I like my bag to hang in the front seat so that I have easy access to my purse while I'm driving.

Purse hanging in the front seat.

But say I need to pick up a friend or one of the kids.  I can easily swing the purse around so that it hangs in the back seat.

Purse hanging in the back seat.

That's it!

Here are the things I like best about this hook:

* It's nearly invisible when its not in use.
* It's easy to put on and take off.
* It doesn't need to be removed when it's not in use.
* It will not go flying if you need to stop short.

Other Options:

There are other car hook options available.  Here are a few:

Stay Put Purse Hook

The Stay Put Purse Hook is a nice option, but it must be removed if you have a passenger.

Car Go Purse Hook

I LOVE the Cargo handbag hook.  I think it's pretty and easy to use.  Cost is $30 each.

Handbag Handcuff

The Handbag Handcuff is the first purse hook I ever saw.  I loved the idea for decided to create my own version.  This product is available for $39.

All of these products are designed and sold my women for women.  If you find that you like or want the Car Go, Handbag Handcuff or the Stay Put hook I encourage to support these smart business women!

This post is courtesy of Mocha Kathy W.
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Crafts: 10 Simple Ways to Celebrate Valentines Day

1.  Set a nice table with napkins folded into hearts!

It's easy.  Here's how!

2.  Leave a love trail for a child, friend or a love!

 

3.  Create a festive atmosphere with Valentine inspired centerpieces!

4.  Leave Love Notes!

1 pack of pick post-it's makes this craft! 

5.  Make a heart healthy snack!

Check the cake decorating aisle for small heart cutter

6. Bake a simple heart shaped cake

1 square cake pan = 1 round cake pan = heart

7.  Strawberry Crepes for Breakfast!

 Here's the recipe for crepes!

8.  Make Button Art

9.  Enjoy a little Valentine Pizza

Check the cake decor aisle for tiny heart cutter

 

Buy pre-made pizza dough, crescent rolls or make homemade.

10.  Make Heart Shapes Crayons

Melt broken crayons in a silicone mold

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This post is courtesy of Mocha Kathy.

Cooking: Brown Sugar Cake for 1 (with Frosting)

Brown Sugar Mug Cake and Frosting

Real talk - Sometimes you just need a little cake.  Not a lot of cake.  Not cake for the whole family.  Just a little bit of cake to get you though the day.

I've made snack cakes for years.  That's nice when I want a little cake for all 5 of us.  This recipe makes enough cake for just 1 person.

Brown Sugar Cake for 1 (with Frosting)

2 Tablespoons all purpose flour
1 Tablespoon brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
pinch of salt
1 Tablespoon milk
1 teaspoon milk
1 teaspoon oil
drop of vanilla

Mix all ingredients in a bowl.

Mix everything in a bowl

Pour batter into a small microwave safe container.  I use a 4 oz mason jar.

Ready to bake

Microwave for 32 seconds (Based on a 900 volt microwave).

Baked!

This recipe makes what looks like a tiny bit of batter.  Don't worry.  The batter will double in size when baked.

Unbaked batter

Fully baked batter

Now set the cake aside to cool and make frosting.

Frosting (for 1 cake)

3 Tablespoons powdered sugar
1 teaspoon soft butter (NOT melted)
1/2 teaspoon milk
1 drop of vanilla

Using a fork, mash powdered sugar into the butter.

Work the butter into the sugar

Add the milk 1/4 teaspoon at a time.  Frosting will be stiff.

Mash butter into powdered sugar

Stir in vanilla.  Believe it or not, that tiny bit of vanilla will make the frosting smooth and easier to stir.

Once the cake is cooled completely, frost the cake.

Bakers Tip:  If you frost a warm cake, the frosting will melt into the cake.  (Some people like it like that.)

Dessert! (or breakfast)

One of my favorite things about this little cake is that it fits easily into a lunch bag.

Nutritional Information:
Cake:  Calories-156, Carbs-25, Fat 5, Protein 3, Sodium 246, Sugar 12
Frosting:  Calories 154, Carbs-24, Fat 6, Sodium 126, Sugar 23

Save a few calories by sprinkling the cake with powdered sugar instead of frosting.


For a chocolate mug cake, CLICK HERE!

For mug brownie, CLICK HERE!

This blog post is courtesy of Mocha Kathy W.

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