By this time of year, gardeners are swimming in cucumbers. They are so easy to grow and produce like crazy. What do you do when you can’t keep up and have enough pickles to last you a lifetime? Make these delicious lemon dill cucumber chips!

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Admittedly I can eat cucumbers right off the vine but I no longer keep a garden. My mom is an avid gardener, though, so that means lots of delicious produce for our family every year.

She grows so much that sometimes it is difficult for even me to keep up with all of the cucumbers and tomatoes. That’s how these cucumber chips came to be.

These are the perfect crunchy snack to satisfy your cravings without wasting calories on junk. They are also a great way to preserve the influx of cucumbers at the end of the season. The best part is that they only take 3 ingredients to make so believe me when I say that they are crazy easy to make.

Ingredients

4-6 Medium Fresh Cucumbers
4-6 Tbsp. Lemon Pepper Dill Spice Mix (Adjust to tastes)
Splash of Lemon Juice

Step 1

First, cut your cucumbers into slices roughly one quarter to a half inch thick.

Tips:

Don’t worry about making them perfect. As you can see, mine aren’t.
Also, don’t use a mandolin slicer to cut them. These result in the slices being too thin and falling apart during marinating.

Step 2

Next, place the slices of cucumber in a gallon resealable bag.

Step 3

Then add your lemon dill spice and lemon juice to the bag with the cucumber slices.

Step 4

Seal your cucumbers and spices in the bag and shake up the contents until well mixed.

Step 5

Next, leave your sealed bag in the fridge overnight to allow the cucumber slices to marinate.

Step 6

After your cucumber slices have marinated overnight, fill the trays of your dehydrator with the slices in a single layer.

Note:

For the record, my dehydrator is absolutely ancient (like they don’t even make it anymore) but if you’re looking to purchase one, here is the one I’m dying to have.

Step 7

Dehydrate each batch of chips for 10-15 hours. My dehydrator only has one setting (plugged in) but if yours has options, I would go for a medium setting.

Tip:

Check your chips every hour after the first 4 hours if you have a newer dehydrator. They may finish sooner than mine do.

Step 8

Finally, eat and enjoy your delicious cucumber chips right away! Or, save them for later by storing the leftovers in an airtight container for guilt-free snacking any time.

These lemon dill cucumber chips are absolutely amazing! They have the perfect crunch with a tang of pepper and zest of lemon. Even kiddos who hate vegetables enjoy this healthy snack. Once you’ve mastered this recipe, feel free to change up the spices. Next, I’m going to try it with my favorite coffee rub. I promise to let you know how they turn out!

Healthy Lemon Dill Cucumber Chips

Name: Healthy Lemon Dill Cucumber Chips
Prep time: 1 d 10 min
Cook time: 15 h
Total time: 1 d 15 h 10 min
Ingredients: 4-6 Medium Fresh Cucumbers; 4-6 Tbsp. Lemon Pepper Dill Spice Mix (Adjust to tastes); Splash of Lemon Juice

Prep Time 1 day 10 minutes

Cook Time 15 hours

Total Time 1 day 15 hours 10 minutes

Ingredients

4-6 Medium Fresh Cucumbers
4-6 Tbsp. Lemon Pepper Dill Spice Mix (Adjust to tastes)
Splash of Lemon Juice

Instructions

First, cut your cucumbers into slices roughly one quarter to a half inch thick.
Next, place the slices of cucumber in a gallon resealable bag.
Then add your lemon dill spice and lemon juice to the bag with the cucumber slices.
Seal your cucumbers and spices in the bag and shake up the contents until well mixed.
Next, leave your sealed bag in the fridge overnight to allow the cucumber slices to marinate.
After your cucumber slices have marinated overnight, fill the trays of your dehydrator with the slices in a single layer.
Dehydrate each batch of chips for 10-15 hours. My dehydrator only has one setting (plugged in) but if yours has options, I would go for a medium setting.
Finally, eat and enjoy your delicious cucumber chips right away! Or, save them for later by storing the leftovers in an airtight container for guilt-free snacking any time.

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How organized are your kitchen counters? A lot of people claim that your counters should be cleared daily but for some people that’s not an option. When you have a small kitchen, utilizing counter space is a given. Making it pretty with a DIY kitchen utensils organizer is just a gorgeous bonus!

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Believe me when I say that my kitchen is tiny. Like, your master bathroom is bigger than my kitchen. That means that every bit of space has to be utilized as efficiently as possible.

It also means that there is no way to get out of storing items on the counter. For the longest time I have a had this crock that was handed down to me to organize my larger cooking utensils. The problem? It is so not my taste, aesthetically. And yet, this little guy has been sitting on my counter for years.

Finally, I decided it was time for a makeover. Now it is a beautiful piece of decor that keeps my counter organized! I even love looking at while I prepare meals (although that may fade with time… I’ll keep you posted).

Materials

Thrifted Ceramic Crock (or one you already own)
Paris Flea Market Rescue Restore Paint
Southern Gentleman Rescue Restore Paint
2 Inch Brush
1.5 Inch Foam Dome Brush
Mesh Stencil Alphabet Set
Scissors
Matte Sealer (Optional)

Step 1

First, clean your ceramic crock with soap and water. Dry with a towel or air dry completely before moving on.

Step 2

Next, cover the ceramic crock with Paris Flea Market rescue restore paint and allow to dry.

Step 3

Add a second coat of paint and, again, allow it to dry completely before moving on.

Note:

Make sure you paint the edges as well. See the picture above for reference.

Step 4

While your paint dries, pull out your mesh stencil alphabet set and cut apart the second half (only 26 of the letters).

Step 5

Then, pull out the letters you need for the crock makeover: U, T, E, N, S, I, L, O, R, G, A, Z.

Step 6

After your second coat of paint has dried, place your letter stencils one at a time on your crock and dab with your dome brush dipped in Southern Gentleman rescue restore paint.

Step 7

Carefully pull the stencil off and let the letter dry before moving on. Immediately rinse out your stencil and set it aside to dry.

Tip:

This is the longest part of the process. If you would like it to go faster, you can space your letters farther apart so that you can immediately move to the next letter. I didn’t like the look of that, so I chose to wait in between.

Step 8 (Optional)

After you finish stenciling your letters, add 2 small hearts (included with the alphabet stencil set) to your crock as pictured.

Step 9 (Optional)

Lastly, add a coat of matte sealer to your painted crock after all of the paint dries.

Note:

This is totally optional but it will make the paint more durable for cleaning and everyday use.

This DIY kitchen utensils organizer makeover was so easy to do. I can’t believe I waited so long to take it on. Seriously, I’ve owned this thing for over 10 years and never once did anything with it besides wash it occasionally. Now, it is the perfect piece of decor for my kitchen.

Learn from my mistake and don’t let that ugly organizer sit on your counter any longer. Grab your paint and give that baby a makeover! Turn it into a piece you love and enjoy using. There’s no reason your decor can’t be pretty and practical!

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Can you believe August starts this week? That means the first day of school is rapidly approaching. Eek! Luckily, these fun and adorable DIY back to school ideas are easy projects to have your family ready in no time.

This year we are starting school much earlier. Normally we start around the 21st but this year the first day of school is August 15th. Surprises like this are exactly why I love planning ahead.

Thanks to my Back 2 School Quick Guide, we are prepared despite the fact that our vacation is the week before school starts. The kids’ backpacks are stocked with school supplies, breakfasts are batched, and we’re getting back into our routine.

All that’s left are some small details like organization elements and some of the fun stuff. All of which you will find in these DIY back to school ideas.

Back to School ABC Cookies (She Saved)

These adorable cookies are the perfect sweet treat to get kids excited for the new school year! Throw a mini celebration for dinner the night before school starts or simply pack them as a surprise in their lunchboxes.

Striped Pen Holder (Simply Designing)

Nothing is more frustrating than kids sitting down to do homework and complaining about not having a pencil. Keep a stash homework ready with this easy pen holder.

DIY Desk Organizer (Anika’s DIY Life)

Need to free up space on your kid’s desk? This DIY organizer utilizes empty wall space for a clutter free surface.

Vintage School Desk DIY (Pink Fortitude)

Speaking of desks, how about going vintage with your child’s homework area? This adorable desk makeover is great for saving space! It’s the perfect place for doing homework or simply being artistic.

Back to School Shirt (Where the Smiles Have Been)

Are you looking for a fun and easy back to school tradition? If so, this t-shirt idea is exactly what you’re looking for.

School Supplies Tote for Classroom Organization (Gluesticks)

Teachers spend so much time, money, and energy preparing for the new school year. Say thank you with a school supplies tote!

10-Minute Collection Envelope for Box Tops (Dazzle While Frazzled)

Ahh, the lovely Box Tops competitions. It’s proof that school is truly back in session. Wrangle those little rectangles until it’s time to send them in with this easy envelope!

DIY School Year Journals (DIY Adulation)

Don’t forget corralling all of those school papers and artwork. These DIY school year journals help you organize it all while capturing your child’s precious school year memories.

Now that we’ve gotten you taken care of with these fun and adorable DIY back to school ideas, I have to know. Are you excited for school to start back up? I love my kids something fierce but I have to admit, I am looking forward to the reprieve. I like my routine and summer comes and destroys it like a tornado. School means schedules, routines, and all the things organized hearts love.

Now it’s time to get this week’s Merry Monday link party started! Find even more back to school ideas below and be sure to share your awesomeness with us too!