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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

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

Piliated Woodpecker

This is one of a pair that visits my yard pretty often. I'm posting this picture to enter into a contest in the group Wild Thang

Author: Helene Mulvihill @WeBakeinTX

Spicy Citrus Simmering Potpourri Gift in a jar

this simmering scent will make your home smell like the woods just after a winters snow. A must have for the winter holiday season.

Author: Stormy Stewart @karlyn255

Say goodbye to Pesky Fruit Flies

Regain control of your kitchen without harmful chemicals

Author: Stormy Stewart @karlyn255

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

Kids Blowing bubbles recipe (non edible)

I just got back from a visit with my 2 Grand Babies! They LOVE blowing bubbles outside. There are 2 recipes included. Both work well.

Author: Deb Crane @songchef

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

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

NEVER BUY JEWELRY CLEANER AGAIN!

Pinched from ACE your new look on FB.

Author: Sue Huhn @Wiscdance

Vegetable Garden Insect Spray

I use this solution for most of my vegetables. The only vegetable I might not use it on is Cauliflower. The cauliflower leaves don't seem to like it. I have used it on broccoli, tomatoes, green snap beans,...

Author: Vicki H @imvlh

Cinnamon Apple Wreath

I use to buy a X-mas wreath every year, but then a few years I found this idea & others. Now every year I make new ones for halloween, thanksgiving & other holidays. Brings out a warm apple cinnamon smell...

Author: Vanessa "Nikita" Milare

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

SOFT AS RAIN HOMEMADE FABRIC SOFTENER

A friend of mine passed this on to me as someone did to her. I mixed it up & tried it on sheets & clothes & it works great, thus prompting me to name it SOFT AS RAIN fabric softener.

Author: Peggi Anne Tebben

Bread Dough Ornaments

When my kids were little I would have my kids and the whole neighborhood in my house and we would be making bread dough ornaments...I had the paints and all of the tools to make them....They make great...

Author: JoSele Swopes

CINNAMON ORNAMENTS

I started years ago making these with my children, and now I make them with my grandkids. They last for years and the house smells so good when they are drying. Smells like Christmas.

Author: Leona Krivda

How to Clean a Rusty Cast Iron Skillet

Great way to restore old skillets!

Author: Becky Graves @BeckyG1

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

Maple Bourbon Brine

This brine is great for pork chops.

Author: Josephine Quick @Kayliann

CANDIED FLOWER PETALS

It's time to plant Pansies in North Alabama. It helps me to get through the long Winter days. What lovely colors they have. They call me to come outside and join them with all their beauty. And, you can...

Author: Jewel Hall

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

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

Amish Folk Medicine ~ Boils~

The info is taken from a book of Amish Folk medicine

Author: Stormy Stewart @karlyn255

Natural Bug Exterminator for Fruit Trees

Insects and their larvae can do damage to your fruit tree, from eating the foliage to spoiling the fruit. Fortunately, you don't have to resort to harsh, harmful chemicals to protect your fruit trees from...

Author: Jo Zimny

Poaching, Simmering, and Boiling

Do you really understand the difference between these words in a recipe? This will unravel the mystery...it's all in the TEMPERATURE!

Author: star pooley @starryrose

HOMEMADE FEBREZE

I saw this on FB and decided to give it a whirl since I detest the smell of Febreze. This really smells good and works like a charm and I wanted to share it with you.

Author: Bea L. @BeachChic

Cornucopia Centerpiece

An easy Cornucopia centerpiece for your Thanksgiving table. Fill the cornucopia with the assorted raw vegetables directly on table and let them spill out of opening NOTE- To prevent this center-piece from...

Author: Penny Hall @FantasyFaery54

SKUNK SMELL BE GONE

This is a simple recipe that can rid your poor pet or family member from that dreaded smell when you are sprayed by a skunk. When using on humans, be sure to use a moisturizing lotion afterwards so your...

Author: Michele (Micki) Vezeau Overturf

Honeymoon Salad

:) *Google pic*

Author: Sandy Griffith

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

Cinnamon applesauce Christmas ornaments

This recipe is from my daughter's kitchen. My daughter makes these for her tree. and her house smells delicious. A wonderful project for the kids.Thank you Renee.

Author: Teresa Morgan

Orange Slice Ornaments

I'm a country girl, born and raised on a farm in Nebraska,I recently moved to Texas and am now a city girl :( I can't wait to get back to the farm life once we get a house! I miss making ornaments at Christmas...

Author: Elizabeth Lancaster @RosemaryRidgeFarms2037

Apple Potpourri

This is a simple mixture that makes the house smell wonderful. It makes great gifts during the holidays too.

Author: Vicki Butts (lazyme)

DIY Self Rising Flour

After forgetting to purchase some at the store, yet still a bit too late for dinner, I figured that there has to be a recipe out there to make your own. I was correct!! So for everyone who runs into the...

Author: Linda Kauppinen @cyrene

BUG JUICE A Home Remedy

IT'S BAAACK! Cold & Flu Season that is! And everyone where I live is coming down with some variation of this disease and bemoaning the fact that they have to take chemically-laden cold remedies to survive....

Author: Diane Whitbeck @IRPELLC

Cinnamon Sachet Ornaments

For the homey country christmas look...these are absolutely darling and they smell wonderful. We made gingerbread men and trees and reindeer and snowflakes.

Author: Julie Buckholtz

Recipe For a Happy Home

I know this is not FOOD!! I got this from my mom & it's to cute not to share with all of you!! You can print it out and hang it on your refrigator!! :)

Author: colleen cleppe @colleen17

Natural Draino to Unplug Your Pipes in the Kitchen

Every now again my drains plug up in the kitchen sink. I hate spending money to buy Draino. So I tried this easy remedy. 3 ingredients and 15 minutes later wala...

Author: Kimi Gaines @kimijo

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

HOW TO PRESERVE A HUSBAND

BE GOOD TO HIM!

Author: Robin Poindexter

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

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

Simmering Holiday Potpourri gift in a jar

This is a wonderful gift for anyone who likes the holiday cooking smell anytime. Is wonderful added to a pot over an open fire also, like when camping in the fall. We also warn this up when watching a...

Author: Stormy Stewart

Broomstick Or Besom,

IN honor of Halloween and Samhain the witches new year. Here is a little history on the besom/broom.

Author: Stormy Stewart @karlyn255

CINNAMON ORNAMENTS!!

A friend had this recipe posted on fb a few days ago and when I went back to see where she got it I couldn't find it so not sure where it came from. they were super easy and smell great. going to use mine...

Author: Ann McCue @salsaqueen

Homemade Non Stick Pan Dressing

If you do a lot of baking, this is a cheaper way to go than buying cooking sprays, etc.

Author: Jenni K @AnCsMom

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

Homemade Shout or Spray 'N Wash

I've been making my own liquid Shout (or Spray 'N Wash) for over 30 years. It's so much cheaper than the store brands, and it's just as good as the leading brands. You can use any brand of liquid laundry...

Author: Cindi M Bauer @DomesticGoddess

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

HOME MADE CINNAMON PINE CONES

I LOVE TO MAKE THESE AND GIVE THEM TO FRIENDS AS PRESENT TOPPERS. THEY SMELL SO GOOD AND MAKE THE WHOLE HOUSE SMELL LIKE CINNAMON CANDIES.

Author: michelle 'FLAME' kelley @flameswithinice