Furniture Polish Recipe DIY

Furniture Polish HOME MADE IS EASY


Mix in a sprayer bottle:

• 1 cup mineral oil
• 1/2 cup lemon juice (squeezed fresh)

*Shake well and apply a small amount to a flannel cleaning rag or cleaning cloth. Spread evenly over furniture surface. Turn cloth to a dry side and polish dry.

*I use old cloth diapers and just toss them in the washer with homemade laundry soap.

~ I have furniture made in Spain from the mid 1960's. I'm picky about the polish I use. Store pruchased sprays "hurt" my little boys lungs. SO, I started using this recipe.

Carpet Cleaning with Vinegar DIY

 2 cups of vinegar and hot water 

http://elizabethbryant.blogspot.com/2011/02/magical-carpet-cleaner.html

Carpet Cleaning for Spot Removal DIY

photo credit jillee

WHAT YOU NEED:

1 SPRAY BOTTLE WITH 1/2 AMMONIA & 1/2 PART HOT WATER.

Spray it liberally on the stain.

Lay the clean white towel on top of this stain after sprayed

START IRONING

The towel shows how quickly it works.

photo credit jillee

I repeated the process maybe two more times….and the stain was gone.  A stain that has been there for I don’t even remember how long! 

 You will hardly believe our eyes. It was so easy and quick and there wasn't even any scrubbing involved.

 Who would have ever thought to use a steam iron and a towel to draw the stain up out of the carpet?

Just look at the PILE of white towels I went through before I called it a night!  That was a serious stain!

http://www.onegoodthingbyjillee.com/2011/12/homemade-carpet-stain-removerno.html/stain-remover
photo credits jillee

Pumpkin Pie NO BAKE DIY

http://shine.yahoo.com/team-mom/three-ingredient-pumpkin-pie-175107241.html?vp=1#!lM5ly

Three-Ingredient Mini Pumpkin Pie

Ingredients:
2 6-ounce containers of Greek honey yogurt
1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
4 mini graham cracker crusts
Whipped cream and ground cinnamon for topping (optional)

Method:
1. In a small bowl, combine yogurt and pumpkin pie spice and stir well.
2. Fill pie shells evenly with the mixture.
3. Top with whipped cream and cinnamon, and enjoy.

Stu's No-Bake Pumpkin Pie

Ingredients:
1 package of unflavored gelatin
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Pinch of kosher salt
1 can condensed milk
2 eggs, beaten
1 15-ounce can pumpkin purée
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 graham cracker crust
Whipped cream for topping

Method:
1. In a heavy-based saucepan, bring the gelatin, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, condensed milk, and eggs to a slow heat. Stir slowly until mixture thickens somewhat, about 10-12 minutes.
2. Add pumpkin purée along with the vanilla. Mix thoroughly.
3. Pour into crust and place in the fridge from 3 hours to overnight.
4. Serve with some whipped cream.

Family Rules ~ Chore Chart DIY

http://littlebighouseontheprairie1.blogspot.com/2011/10/sense-of-entitlement-from-children-no.html

Crochet A Throw Rug

http://froekenenogbaronen.blogspot.com/2010_09_01_archive.html

Coffee Can or #10 Can Organizers

Glue rope to your used coffee cans! Cheap, chic organizing. - 

NO directions with this. Just this above. AND pin site didn't give credit to person
that originally posted. SADLY, now I can't either!

Fall Wreath DIY

http://quelinda-crafts.blogspot.com/2011/09/fall-wreath.html

http://quelinda-crafts.blogspot.com/2011/09/fall-wreath.html

http://quelinda-crafts.blogspot.com/2011/09/fall-wreath.html


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Forty Knots for Survival

Survival Shelters

Snow Survival Shelters

Winter travel can be hazardous. The information provided here is designed for educational use only and is not a substitute for specific training or experience. Princeton University and the author assume no liability for any individual's use of or reliance upon any material contained or referenced herein. When going into cold weather conditions it is your responsibility to have the proper knowledge, experience, and equipment to travel safely. The material contained in this article may not be the most current.

http://www.princeton.edu/~oa/winter/wintshel.shtml

Source: Courtesy of  the Nature Reliance School https://www.facebook.com/nrsky

Shelters TO Make If You Get Lost

Survival Shelters on google search

Wood Coat Hanger Dish Drainer DIY

Glitter Clothes Pin Magnets

 I learned a tip on how to keep the glitter off your hands.
Once the glitter is dry cover the glittery surface with decoupage. 
The decoupage creates a seal on the glitter.

Supplies

permanent maker

clothes pin

brushes

ribbon

wood

paint

http://thoughtfullysimple.blogspot.com/2012/07/glitter-smitter.html?m=0

Cleaning Calendar Made Simple

Pumpkin Rice Krispies

Pumpkin Rice Krispies

3 Tablespoons butter

1 package mini marshmallows (or about 4 cups)

6 cups Rice Krispies

Orange food coloring**** THIS BLOGGER ADDED orange juice for flavor as well****

Black icing

Green icing

Tootsie Rolls

1. Melt the butter and marshmallows in a large saucepan over low heat.

2. Remove from heat and stir in the orange food coloring.

3. Add the cereal and stir well, until completely mixed.

4. Once cooled, shape the rice krispie mixture into balls about 3″ in diameter.

5. Shape a Tootsie Roll into a pumpkin stem and place on the top of each pumpkin. Decorate with green frosting for leaves and black frosting for the faces.

By withsprinklesontop.net

Pumpkin Bread and Pumpkin Butter Cream Frosting

Pumpkin Bread with Pumpkin Butter Cream

Ingredients:
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
2 large eggs
3/4 cup packed dark brown sugar (You can substituted light brown sugar)
1/3 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons freshly grated orange zest (I omitted this)
1 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest (I left this out, too)
1/2 cup canola oil
1 1/4 cups canned pure pumpkin puree
1/2 cup chopped, toasted pecans or walnuts, optional (I didn’t add the nuts to the batter, but sprinkled them on top of the frosted loaf instead)
Position your oven rack in the middle of the oven, and preheat oven to 325 degrees. Grease and flour a 9 x 5″ loaf pan; set aside.

Directions:
Combine flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, salt, nutmeg, and allspice in a medium bowl and whisk until thoroughly combined; set aside.

In another bowl, or bowl of an electric mixer, beat eggs on medium-high speed for two minutes or until lightened in color. Add the brown sugar, mixing for about 2 minutes, then the granulated sugar, mixing for about 1 minute. Add the orange and lemon zests, if using, and beat for another minute. Scrape down the bowl as needed.

Drizzle in the canola oil with beater on medium-low. Reduce speed to low and add the pumpkin puree. Mix until thoroughly combined. Add the dry ingredients in two additions and blend for 10-15 seconds just until incorporated. Fold in the pecans using a rubber spatula.

Spoon the batter into your prepared loaf pan and bake for 60-65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool loaf in pan for 10 to 15 minutes, then remove and cool completely on a wire rack.

If you’re going to frost the loaf, you can make the frosting while the loaf is cooling…

PUMPKIN BUTTER CREAM FROSTING
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, softened
2 Tablespoons canned pure pumpkin puree
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
3 cups powdered sugar
2 teaspoons half & half or milk
1/4 to 1/3 cup chopped pecans or walnuts, optional, for sprinkling on top
Cream the butter, pumpkin puree, cinnamon, and vanilla, blending well. Add powdered sugar a cup at a time, blending well after each addition. Add half & half or milk and blend well. NOTE: This makes a very thick butter cream frosting. If you want a thinner, creamier frosting, add more half & half or milk until you get the desired consistency.

After frosting the cooled pumpkin loaf, sprinkle with chopped pecans or walnuts if desired.

http://nancycreative.com/2011/12/06/pumpkin-bread-with-pumpkin-buttercream/

Denver Omelet

http://www.thinkarete.com/how-to-make-a-denver-omelet/

Chicken & Noodle Casserole

Chicken & Noodle  CASSEROLE
4-5 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
6 strips of quality bacon – cooked and crumbled
2 cans cream of chicken soup
2 cups shredded Monterrey Jack cheese
1 box (16 ounces) dried spiral pasta
1 tablespoon garlic powder
Salt & pepper to taste

Cook & crumble bacon. While bacon is cooking, cut chicken into bite-sized chunks. Set cooked bacon aside for later use. In the same pan, cook chicken in bacon drippings. Add garlic powder & salt & pepper to taste.

While chicken is cooking, prepare pasta according to directions. Spray a 9 xc 13 inch baking pan with non-stick cooking spray. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

Drain pasta, return to pot. Add chicken, both cans of cream of chicken soup, 1 cup of Monterrey Jack cheese ~ stir to mix well. Pour into prepared baking dish. Top with crumbled bacon. Top with remaining Monterrey Jack cheese. Back at 400 for about 20 minutes, just until cheese is melted and beginning to brown on top.

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Eggless Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough

Ingredients

• 1/4 tsp vanilla
• 4 tbsp butter, softened
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1/8 cup mini chocolate chips
• 3/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 cup flour
• pinch of salt

Instructions

1. Mix all ingredients together and eat!

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Pumpkin Snickerdoodles

pumpkin snickerdoodles

Yield: 3 dozen cookies

Prep Time: 25 min (plus chill time)

Cook Time: 10 min

Ingredients:

COOKIES:
1 cup (2 sticks) salted butter, at room temperature
1 cup granulated white sugar
1/2 cup light brown sugar
3/4 cup pure unsweetened pumpkin puree
1 large egg
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

ROLLING SUGAR:
1/2 cup granulated white sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon allspice

Directions:

1. In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to cream the butter until fluffy. Add sugars and pumpkin puree and beat well. Mix in egg and vanilla, scraping down sides of the bowl to incorporate all of the ingredients.

2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt and ground cinnamon. Beat flour mixture into liquid mixture a little at a time just until incorporated.

3. Cover dough with plastic and chill at least an hour, or until dough becomes slightly firm.

4. When ready to bake, preheat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper (or spray with nonstick spray). Mix rolling sugar ingredients in a small bowl.

5. Remove cookie dough from refrigerator. Use a medium cookie scoop (1 1/2 Tablespoons) or a large spoon to scoop out dough and roll into balls. Use your hands to roll the balls in the cinnamon sugar and make sure they're coated really well. Place 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets. Use a glass with a nice, flat bottom to dip in sugar and flatten the balls.

6. Bake at 350°F. for 10 to 14 minutes, or until they are slightly firm to the touch. Let cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes or so, then remove them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Tips:

*Store in an airtight container. These cookies freeze well too. Place them in freezer zip bag and remove from freezer when the craving hits.

Source: RecipeGirl.com (Adapted from dlynz.com)

Marinated Cucumbers, Onions, and Tomatoes

Marinated Cucumbers, Onions, and Tomatoes

3 medium cucumbers, peeled and sliced 1/4 inch thick
1 medium onion, sliced and separated into rings
3 medium tomatoes, cut into wedges
1/2 cup vinegar
1/4 cup sugar
1 cup water
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper
1/4 cup oil

Combine ingredients in a large bowl and mix well.
Refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving

see more salad recipes on http://thegardeningcook.com//?s=salads