Crafty Ideas & More

Apple Santa – Apple, Marshmallows, Gumdrops

One red apple
5 large marshmallows
3 red gumdrops
2 green gumdrops

Take 1 large marshmallows and 1 red gumdrop put them on a long toothpick – do this 3 times
Take 1 large marshmallows and 1 green gumdrop put them on a long toothpick – do this 2 times
Take 1 large marshmallows and flatten it out.
Take the flattened marshmallow and 1 large marshmallows and 1 red gumdrop put them on a long toothpick – This will make the Red gumdrop hat, the head and Santa’s beard. Stick it into the apple with the flattened marshmallow closest to the apple.

Take the green gumdrops on toothpicks and inserting them in the apples for legs with the marshmallow closest to the apple.

A face can be drawn with frosting from a tube or by dipping a toothpick in food coloring.

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Sugar Cone Christmas Tree

Take a sugar cone – ice cream cone
with the point up, decorated it green frosting, M&M’s, and any thing else you want.
One idea is to use red whips – licorice as garland.
A mini marshmallow at the top makes a nice Christmas tree topper.

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Kellogg’s Rice Krispies Treats Christmas Trees
Brought to you by Kellogg’s

Ingredients

3 tbsp margarine or butter
1 package (10 oz about 40) regular marshmallows or 4 cups miniature marshmallows
6 cups Kellogg’s® Rice Krispies® cereal or 6 cups KELLOGG’S Cocoa Krispies® cereal
Prepared green frosting
Red cinnamon candies

Directions

Melt margarine in large saucepan over low heat. Add marshmallows and stir until completely melted. Remove from heat.
Add KELLOGG’S RICE KRISPIES cereal. Stir until well coated.
Using buttered spatula or waxed paper, press mixture evenly in 15 1/2 x 10 1/2 x 1-inch pan coated with cooking spray. Cool slightly.
Using 4-inch tree cookie cutter, cut into tree shapes. Decorate as desired
with frosting and red cinnamon candies. Best if served the same day.
MICROWAVE DIRECTIONS: In a microwave safe bowl, heat margarine and marshmallow at HIGH for 3 minutes, stirring after 2 minutes. Stir until smooth. Follow steps 2 and 3 above. Microwave cooking times may vary.

For the nutritional fact click here –
You can see a picture here

How about taking the rice kripsy treats cutting them into square and using different color frosting to make Santa, Snowman or a reindeer – then put it on a stick.

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Let’s Talk Turkey

First a little history lesson on Thansgiving -

When most people think of a traditional U.S. Thanksgiving dinner, they think of turkey, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, and maybe apple pie. The original American Thanksgiving dinner in 1621, however, was very different.

In the fall of 1621, 52 Pilgrims and 90 Native Americans came together in Plymouth, Massachusetts, for meals celebrating the harvest. Although Thanksgiving did not become an official holiday until 1863, most Americans consider the Plymouth feast as the first Thanksgiving.

Pilgrims and Native Americans probably ate turkey BUT mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, and apple pie, however, were not on the menu. Potatoes were not part of the Pilgrims’ diet. Pilgrims and Native Americans may have eaten cranberries, but certainly not cranberry sauce. Pilgrims did notapple pie, either. Apples do not naturally grow in North America. The fruit didn’t come to the United States until years later.

The meals and festivities lasted for three days. During that time, the early Americans ate a lot of food. They probably had deer, clams, dried berries, corn, wild turkeys, and fish such as cod, sea bass, and eels.

And the meat did not come in packages from the grocery store.
This Thanksgiving, as you dig in, be thankful you’re eating turkey and pie—and not baked guts!

NOW for some useful hints when you are getting ready to prepare that turkey feast.

REMINDER: Remove the giblets from the turkey cavities after thawing. Cook separately.

Tuck wing tips under the shoulders of the bird for more even cooking. This is referred to as “akimbo.”

Add ½ cup of water to the bottom of the pan – because everything I read say so!

No lid for that roaster? No Problem!
If your roasting pan does not have a lid, you may place a tent of heavy-duty aluminum foil over the turkey for the first 1 to 1 ½ hours. This allows for maximum heat circulation, keeps the turkey moist, and reduces oven splatter. To prevent overbrowning, foil may also be placed over the turkey after it reaches the desired color.

Do you know that a “frozen” turkey is fresher than a “fresh” turkey?
The frozen turkey have been frozen immediately upon preparation. The so called fresh turkeys can sit in your store for days. BUT remember ALWAYS cook it before eating it! Once cooked you can eat it hot or cold.

Roast your turkey breast-side down on a v-shaped rack until the last hour or so in the oven, then turn it to brown the breast. The result is a moister white meat.

This hints come to you from someone that don’t cook – AT ALL! I found them all useful and thought you might too.

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The most practical Christmas Gifts!

Ok, I been thinking and researching what the most practial gift ideas really are.

I decided on 2 different ones. BUT for now I am only going to share one of them with you.

The first is WD-40! Now wait! Don’t think I am nuts yet!

I was sent this list of 45 uses for WD-40. I had no clue that you could removes lipstick stains or use it to catch fish.

Seriously, did you know that?

Here are the list of 45 uses for wd-40

Water Displacement #40. The product began from a search for a rust preventative solvent and degreaser to protect missile parts. WD-40 was created in 1953 by three technicians at the San Diego Rocket Chemical Company. Its name comes from the project that was to find a “water displacement” compound. They were successful with the fortieth formulation, thus WD-40. The Corvair Company bought it in bulk to protect their atlas missile parts.

Ken East (one of the original founders) says there is nothing in WD-40 that would hurt you.

When you read the “shower door” part, try it. It’s the first thing that has ever cleaned that spotty shower door. If yours is plastic, it works just as well as glass. It’s a miracle!

1.. Then try it on your stovetop… Voila! It’s now shinier than it’s ever been. You’ll be amazed.
2.. Here are some of the uses:
3.. Protects silver from tarnishing.
4.. Removes road tar and grime from cars.
5.. Cleans and lubricates gui tar strings.
6.. Gives floors that ‘just-waxed’ sheen without making it slippery.
7.. Keeps flies off cows.
8.. Restores and cleans chalkboards.
9.. Removes lipstick stains.
10.. Loosens stubborn zippers.
11.. Untangles jewelry chains.
12.. Removes stains from stainless steel sinks.
13.. Removes dirt and grime from the barbecue grill.
14.. Keeps ceramic/terra cotta garden pots from oxidizing.
15.. Removes tomato stains from clothing.
16.. Keeps glass shower doors free of water spots.
17.. Camouflages scratches in ceramic and marble floors.
18.. Keeps scissors working smoothly.
19.. Lubricates noisy door hinges on vehicles and doors in homes.
20.. Gives a children’s play gym slide a shine for a super fast slide.
21.. Lubricates gear shift and mower deck lever for ease of handling on riding mowers.
22.. Rids kids rocking chairs and swings of squeaky noises.
23.. Lubricates tracks in sticking home windows and makes them easier to open.
24.. Spraying an umbrella stem makes it easier to open and close.
25.. Restores and cleans padded leather dashboards in vehicles, as well as vinyl bumpers.
26.. Restores and cleans roof racks on vehicles.
27.. Lubricates and stops squeaks in electric fans.
28.. Lubricates wheel sprockets on tricycles, wagons, and bicycles for easy handling.
29.. Lubricates fan belts on washers and dryers and keeps them running smoothly.
30.. Keeps rust from forming on saws and saw blades, and other tools.
31.. Removes splattered grease on stove.
32.. Keeps bathroom mirror from fogging.
33.. Lubricates prosthetic limbs.
34.. Keeps pigeons off the balcony (they hate the smell).
35.. Removes all traces of duct tape.
36.. Folks even spray it on their arms, hands, and knees to relieve arthritis pain.
37.. Florida’s favorite use is: “cleans and removes love bugs from grills and bumpers.”
38.. The favorite use in the state of New York–WD-40 protects the Statue of Libertyfrom the elements.
39.. WD-40 attracts fish. Spray a LITTLE on live bait or lures and you will be catching the big one in no time. Also, it’s a lot cheaper than the chemical attractants that are made for just that purpose. Keep in mind though, using some chemical laced baits or lures for fishing are not allowed in some states.
40.. Use it for fire ant bites. It takes the sting away immediately and stops the itch.
41.. WD-40 is great for removing crayon from walls. Spray on the mark and wipe with a clean rag.
42.. Also, if you’ve discovered that your teenage daughter has washed and dried a tube of lipstick with a load of laundry, saturate the lipstick spots with WD-40 and re-wash. Presto! Lipstick is gone!
43.. If you sprayed WD-40 on the distributor cap, it would displace the moisture and allow the car to start.
44.. It removes black scuff marks from the kitchen floor! Use WD-40 for those nasty tar and scuff marks on flooring. It doesn’t seem to harm the finish and you won’t have to scrub nearly as hard to get them off. Just remember to open some windows if you have a lot of marks.
45.. Bug guts will eat away the finish on your car if not removed quickly! Use WD-40! P. S. The basic ingredient is FISH OIL

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Tape this inside medicine cabinet

Did you know that Colgate toothpaste makes an excellent salve for burns.

Before you head to the drugstore for a high-priced inhaler filled with mysterious chemicals, try chewing on a couple of curiously strong Altoids peppermints. They’ll clear up your stuf fed nose.

Achy muscles from a bout of the flu? Mix 1 Tablespoon of horseradish in 1 cup of olive oil. Let the mixture sit for 30 minutes, then apply it as a massage oil, for instant relief for aching muscles.

Sore throat? Just mix 1/4 cup of vinegar with 1/4 cup of honey and take 1 tablespoon six times a day. The vinegar kills the bacteria.

Cure urinary tract infections with Alka-Seltzer . Just dissolve two tablets in a glass of water and drink it at the onset of the symptoms. Alka-Seltzer begins eliminating urinary tract infections almost instantly — even though the product was never advertised for this use. ( Note : Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold Medicine is not the same..and contains aspirin, which can cause stomach bleeding if you have ulcers.)

Honey remedy for skin blemishes … Cover the blemish with a! dab of honey and place a Band-Aid over it. Honey kills the bacteria, keeps the skin sterile, and speeds healing. Works overnight.

Listerine therapy for toenail fungus … Get rid of unsightly toenail fungus by soaking your toes in Listerine mouthwash. The powerful antiseptic leaves your toenails looking healthy again.

Easy eyeglass protection … To prevent the screws in eyeglasses from loosening, apply a small drop of Maybelline Crystal Clear nail polish to the threads of the screws before tightening them.

Coca-Cola cure for rust … Forget those expensive rust removers. Just saturate an abrasive sponge with Coca Cola and scrub the rust stain. The phosphoric acid in the coke is what gets the job done.

Cleaning liquid that doubles as bug killer … If menacing bees, wasps, hornets, or yellow jackets get in your home and you can’t find the insecticide, try a spray of Formula 409 . Insects drop to the ground instantly.

Smart splinter remover …just pour a drop of Elmer’s Glue-All over the splinter, let dry, and peel the dried glue off the skin. The splinter sticks to the dried glue.

Hunt’s tomato paste boil cure ….cover the boil with Hunt’s tomato paste as a compress. The acids from the tomatoes soothe the pain and bring the boil to a head.

Balm for broken blisters …To disinfect a broken blister, dab on a few drops of Listerine … a powerful antiseptic.

Heinz vinegar to heal bruises … Soak a cotton ball in white vinegar and apply it to the bruise for 1 hour. The vinegar reduces the blueness and speeds up the healing process.

Kills fleas instantly . Dawn dish washing liquid does the trick. Add a few drops to your dog’s bath and shampoo the animal thoroughly. Rinse well to avoid skin irritations. Goodbye fleas.

Rainy day cure for dog odor … Next time your dog comes in from the rain, simply wipe down the animal with Bounce or any dryer sheet, instantly making your dog smell springtime fresh.

Eliminate ear mites … All it takes is a few drops of Wesson corn oil in your cat’s ear. Massage it in, then clean with a cotton ball. Repeat daily for 3 days. The oil soothes the cat’s skin, smothers the mites, and accelerates healing.

Quaker Oats for fast pain relief ….It’s not for breakfast anymore! Mix 2 cups of Quaker Oats and 1 cup of water in a bowl and warm in the microwave for 1 minute, cool slightly, and apply the mixture to your hands for soothing relief from arthritis pain

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