Facial Astringent
- 3 cups water
- 3 tbsp Dried Chamomile Flowers
- 1 ½ tbsp Dried Mint
Boil all ingredients for 10 min. Remove from heat and steep 10 minutes more. Strain into a jar with a tight fitting lid. Keep refrigerated for up to two weeks. Apply with cotton pad.
Facial Scrub
- ½ cup Cornmeal
- 2 Tbsp Honey
- 1 tbsp finely ground Walnuts or Almonds
Mix all ingredients together in a small bowl. Pack onto face and let sit 5 minutes. Rinse off with warm water and pat dry. ( if mixture is too dry or crumbly, add a few drops of water before applying)
Laundry Stain Pre-soak
- 1 quart water
- 1 ½ tbsp Liquid Laundry Detergent
- 2 tbsp Baking Soda
- 1/4 cup Ammonia
Combine all ingredients in a large jar and shake vigorously until mixed. Apply a small amount of mixture to stains and let stand 10 minutes before washing. * Be sure to label bottle and store where children can`t reach.
Insecticide
- 4 Fresh Hot Peppers
- 3- 4 Garlic Cloves
- 1 tbsp Liquid Soap
- 4 cups Water
Combine everything but the liquid soap in food processor. Transfer to a jar and shake ingredients to mix. Allow to sit overnight. Strain and transfer liquid to a spray bottle. * always test on a few leaves before spraying entire plant.
Liquid Hand Soap
- 2 cups Scented Soap Shavings
- 2 tbsp Glycerin
- ½ gallon Water
Combine all ingredients in a large pot over low heat, stirring occasionally until soap has completely dissolved. While still warm transfer to a large container with a lid. Transfer smaller amounts into pump dispensers when needed.
Bubbles
- 1/2 cup dish washing liquid (Dawn or Sunlight seem to work best)
- 2 - 3 tbsp Glycerin
- 4 cups Water
Mix all ingredients and store in an airtight container.
Playdough
- 2 cups regular white Flour
- 1 cup salt
- 2 tablespoons Alum
- 2 cups of water
- 1 tablespoons Vegetable oil
- Food Coloring
Mix all ingredients in a large pot and heat over medium heat until mixture is stiff to stir. Store in airtight containers.
Houseplant Fertilizer
*For use on non-flowering houseplants.
- 1/2 tbsp Epsom Salts
- 1/2 tbsp Baking Soda
- 1/4 tsp Ammonia
- 1/2 gallon Water
Combine baking soda, ammonia and Epsom salts in a bowl. Stir mixture into warm water and stir until dissolved. Use instead of regular watering once a month.
Brass and Copper Polish
- 1/2 cup Warm water (should be almost hot)
- 1/4 cup Fresh Lemon Juice
- 1 cup White Vinegar
- 1/2 cup Powdered Laundry Detergent
- 1/2 cup salt
- 1/2 regular white All Purpose Flour
Mix detergent, salt and flour in a large Glass bowl. Pour in remaining ingredients and mix well. Pour mixture onto brass or copper objects and rub with a cloth. Rinse and polish. Store mixture in a large glass jar with a tight lid. * Shake before each use.
