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Gas Line Antifreeze (homemade Heet)

Have you checked out the price of cas line antifreeze. They think it's made of gold. Well now you can save that gold for a good book to curl up with on a cold winters day.

Author: Stormy Stewart @karlyn255

Devils Claw salve

Use salve as a relief for headaches and for use with general nerve type pain. Devils Claw (Grapple Plant) also known as Leopards or Wolfs Bane. Genus: Harpagophytum procumbens (Harpagophytum means hook...

Author: Stormy Stewart @karlyn255

Heirloom Measurements from Grandma

Thanks to the helpfulness of JoeyJoan K. here on JAP I now have a resource for converting old recipes to modern equivalents. Fortunately my mother's recipes are usually much more modern than these measurements.......

Author: Marcia McCance @mmccance

Cinnamon Dough Ornaments

This is a simple recipe for homemade ornaments that are fun to make with your children and grandchildren. The smell of cinnamon will fill your home though out the season!

Author: Heather Zarazinski @KitchenGoddess73

Easy Kids bath salts "Gift in a Jar"

These just have two ingredients and smell so nice. Kids will jump into the tub.

Author: Stormy Stewart @karlyn255

Sparkling Diamond Themed Candle Centerpiece

There are so many variations of creating an elegant centerpiece for the main tables, or each table of a wedding reception. With Themed weddings, simple centerpieces work best, since there are colors for...

Author: Penny Hall @FantasyFaery54

Ascorbic Acid Vit C fruits from turning brown

For preserving fruit, I buy ascorbic acid in the Vitamin C pill form in the pharmacy of my local grocery store. **keeps fruit from browning through oxidation - my apples in my apple-cran pie filling recipe...

Author: Susan Cutler @suak

Angel Craft Ornaments

Making Angels for an old fashioned tree are pretty simple, and even young children can help. For more instructions, go to: http://www.squidoo.com/Christmas_angel_crafts

Author: Penny Hall @FantasyFaery54

Candy Cane bath salts

this is a simple recipe that you can adjust the amount of color to make it a very defined change or simply a slighter contrast. These are loved by men and woman, young and old. Not for use with babies...

Author: Stormy Stewart @karlyn255

Pineapple Turkey Centerpiece

Not a recipe, but I wanted to post it in the group "Crafty-ness", for those who have asked me for the instructions for this adorable Pineapple Turkey Centerpiece.

Author: Terrie Hoelscher @Blessed1

Baby bouquets using baby items

This recipe was borrowed from ehow.com. It tells you how to make baby flowers for a baby shower present

Author: Stormy Stewart @karlyn255

Garbage pail deodorizer

No one likes a smelly trash can. This is a simple, cheap way to remedy that.

Author: Shirley Prescott @callalilly

Bug & Tar remover

A lady told me about this so I tried it & it works! I was amazed!

Author: Diane Lowe @nanadiane96

Johnny Cake History

I just came across the 'History of Johnny Cake' and was really interested and facinated with the information I found. I posted a Johnny Cake Recipe a while ago in my recipe area, I even mentioned in the...

Author: Susan Cutler

English / American Ingredient Conversions

Trying to figure out what the equivalent of an ingredient you have never heard of can be difficult. Hopefully this list will take away some of the confusion, both for us Brits and all my American friends....

Author: Clare Chambers @CerebralChasm

Homemade Diaper Wipes

Those diaper wipes come in handy for many things. Now these are not the kind that are astringent and disinfectant, but the ones suitable for delicate bottoms! Check it out. Much cheaper! Easy to make!...

Author: Amy Alusa @amyalusa

Kid's Fluffy Stuff

This stuff is a great sensory experience for young kids. It is naturally white, and very soft, so it would be especially fun for a fake snowball fight in the Summer! It is moldable and can be colored as...

Author: Amy Alusa @amyalusa

Dry Batter Or Seasoning Shaker For Deep Frying

I Injoy Frying Chicken/Onion Rings Fish,But It Use to Make Such A Mess,So I Did Some Thinking And Disighned This,It Keeps The Dry Batter From Getting All Over The Kitchen.

Author: Ralph Creamer @RLCGadget

Green salve

A medicine chest can be as close as the back yard if you know what to look for. THese grow as weeds un the US. This salve is great for bug bites, bee stings, blisters, scrapes, and burns!

Author: Stormy Stewart @karlyn255

Homemade Dishwasher Tabs

Are you like me and HATE spending so much money on these dishwasher tabs? Well here is an easy recipe to make them, and they work amazing :D This make 32 tabs. This time I actually used chamomile Epsom...

Author: Lisa Walker @Lisak73

Ireland Guinness Brewery

No trip to Dublin would be complete without stopping by the Guinness Brewery. They still make ALL the Guinness at this site. I'm not a beer drinker, so we didn't do the 15.00 euro tour. But we did go into...

Author: Melanie B @MelBelle

Table Topiary

Simple and beautifule wedding centerpiece. http://www.wedding-flowers-and-reception-ideas.com/make-your-own-weddiFor

Author: Penny Hall @FantasyFaery54

Mosquito remedy

seen this on the web a few years ago..we used a simular technique for bees only we put meat and coke in the bottom..they fly in but can not fly out..

Author: nellie rickey @jus4nan

Franklin, Tennessee

Our daughter was having surgery so we took a trip of "necessity" to be there for her and her children during and after her surgery. We did have one day off to do what we wanted...so...we took a trip to...

Author: Rose Selvar @potrose

Sore throat gargle

At first sign of a sore throat use this gargle. Read #2 several times. "DO NOT SWALLOW".

Author: Stormy Stewart @karlyn255

Homemade Christmas Ornaments/Child's Craft

This is a beautiful homemade Christmas Ornament; and it could easily be used to make ornaments for anything...key rings, gifts, other holiday decorations, etc. This one takes a little bit more preparation...

Author: Amy Alusa @amyalusa

Butterfly Bait

This is a nice concoction to attract butterflies to your flower gardens and ponds.

Author: Cheryl Starker @AnneBoleynTudor

A Good Recipe For Life

Food for thought.

Author: Susan Magness @imbossmare

DIY: CUPCAKE FLOWER

Wouldn't this be the funnest gift for a friend on her birthday!? Or how about a cute touch for a baby shower, bridal shower, or birthday celebration!? And if you make one, I want to see! Cupcakes AND flowers...

Author: Melanie Campbell @RossCampbell

Play dough, scented

I saw this on Pinterest and thought I'd pass it along for those with children or grandchildren. Why not let them help you make it!!! Back years ago when I taught Special Ed I would make it for my class....

Author: Dave T. @AirRail

Easter Garden

Wow, am I excited to find this great project to work on with my nephews. I want to make one for myself and a few family members too. I am posting what I found on a few websites pics and details but as...

Author: Kimberly Biegacki @pistachyoo

Glowing Crystal Ball Halloween Craft

I found this on facebook These crystal balls are crafted from ordinary second-hand and hardware store finds! The glass domes are easily found most second-hand stores for a dollar or two, and candle bases...

Author: Stormy Stewart @karlyn255

Wedding and Party Favors !

I made these for my daughter's wedding, her baby showers, birthday parties, anniversary parties, Halloween Treats.... the possibilities are endless! They are easy to make and fun! For my daughter's wedding,...

Author: Colleen Sowa @colleenlucky7

Spiders for Halloween

This craft is so easy and fun. A perfect kids craft to enjoy on a weekend

Author: Stormy Stewart @karlyn255

Paul Harvey's Mosquito Spray

This was offered over 20 yrs ago, on the Paul Harvey Radio Show. It works great and for a long time.......I'm not saying heavy rains won't require a re-application, but it does work for quite awhile. If...

Author: Joey Wolf @8of10

Zig zag baby afghan

I am making 4 baby afghans in this stitch. the only one I know. I have also made large afghans this same way. None are done. the green, yellow and white is a very large hook and 10 stitches in between....

Author: Stormy Stewart @karlyn255

Cockroach Stew

I found this recipe for exterminating cockroaches on the internet. I have it saved in my "Occasional Odd Recipes" file on my computer which includes such recipes as Fungicide Recipes for the Garden, Tomato...

Author: Pam Ellingson @wmnofoz

Beautiful Ice Rings for Celebrations.

Everybody was excited about them. The other one used different flowers.

Author: Pearl Kern @Scooter1

Say goodbye to Pesky Fruit Flies

Regain control of your kitchen without harmful chemicals

Author: Stormy Stewart @karlyn255

SNACK BOWLS FROM OLD PHONOGRAPH RECORDS

These are great for a party. Of course, phonograph records are getting pricey so you might want to dig around in your attic or basement for one or two that you've saved from back in "the good ole days"....

Author: Marlene Fields @maggie325

Red Easter Eggs

It has been a few years since I painted any eggs (which I love to do) and so this year I decided to have some fun. Well, while I was pinning on Pinterest one night I stumbled upon the story of the Red...

Author: Kimberly Biegacki

Smudging Herbs

Smudging Herbs Following are some basic uses for various herbs. You can smudge your home to clear negative energy or to invite good things. To do this start at the farest place away from your front door,...

Author: Stormy Stewart @karlyn255

Easy German Potato Salad

Found this recipe in an old church cook book been making my German Potato Salad this way ever since. So bring on the brats and kraut and a glass of beer and I am ready.

Author: Linda Smith

Clay dough

A fun thing to make with the kids or grandkids. I've even tried it with Kool-Aid rather than food coloring. Colors as well as scents it.

Author: Jerri Thomas @Jeggi

HOT WHEELS QUILT

my grandson, whom is, or was at the time this was made, was 4 yrs. old, big into hot wheels, ask me, "nana, can you make me a hot wheels blanket", being the sucker that i am, this is the finished product....

Author: phyllis mcdaniel @pjcrafty

Homemade, Indoor Sand

When I ran across this little keeper, I was looking for things for my book that is including Homemade doughs, etc. for children to play with. Somehow, I hadn't thought of this. When I saw it, I got all...

Author: Amy Alusa @amyalusa

Easy Peasy "Spice Pine Cones"

We are going over the river and through the woods to see family today. Needed a last minute craft for the kids. Decided to make one up,using pine cones that we collect from our yard. I love the smell of...

Author: Dana Hayden, M.Ed. @gardenteacher

HOW TO PRESERVE A HUSBAND

BE GOOD TO HIM!

Author: Robin Poindexter

How to Dry Herbs in the Refrigerator

This is a super-easy way to dry fresh herbs. In my opinion, it preserves the color and fresh flavor must better than other methods I've tried. Bonus: Your refrigerator will smell wonderful!

Author: Teresa G. @sokygal

Tomato Leaf Juice for Black Spot on Roses

This remedy has two uses. First to help with black spot on roses and second to help protect asparagus from asparagus beetles and other garden plants from aphids, diamond back moths, and corn earworms.

Author: Pam Ellingson @wmnofoz