Easy Recipes

AIR FRESHENING ORNAMENTS

1 (8 oz.) bottle of cinnamon 1 can of applesauce Cookie cutters of choice 1 rolling pin 1 sm. straw Cookie rack Ribbon of your choice

ALL PURPOSE PASTE

1/4 c. sugar 1/2 c. flour 2 c. water 1 tbsp. alum

ALMOND PASTE

1 c. whole blanched almonds or 1 1/3 c. slivered almonds 1 1/3 c. sifted powdered sugar 2 tbsp. water 1/2 tsp. almond extract (optional)

ALMOND PASTE II

2 c. unskinned almonds 1/2 c. sugar or to taste 2-3 tbsp. butter 1/4 tsp. pure almond extract

BAKERS DOUGH

1/2 c. salt 3/4 c. boiling water 2 c. flour Aluminum foil

BARN PAINT

4 lb. skim milk 8 oz. lime 6 oz. linseed oil 1 1/2 lb. iron oxide 2 oz. turpentine

BATH SALTS

1 c. Epsom salts Measuring cup 2 jars with lids 2 colored of liquid food color 1 pretty 8 oz. jar A few drops of your favorite perfume 1/2 yard of ribbon, 1/2" to 1" wide

BEAN - CRACKER ART

dry beans oyster crackers or fish crackers

BIG BEAUTIFUL BUBBLES

1 c. water 2 tbsp. liquid detergent 1 tbsp. glycerine 1/2 tsp. sugar

BRIGHTLY DYED PASTA

Rubbing alcohol Food colors Noodles or rice, uncooked

BUBBLE BATH

1/2 c. liquid hand soap 1 c. epsom salt 5 drops glycerin Few drops of food coloring Few drops of fragrance

BUBBLE JOY

1 c. Joy soap 2 c. water 1/4 c. white Karo syrup Mix and let stand 3-4 hours or overnight. Will keep in a covered container for over a week. Then --RECIPE FOR HAPPINESS:-- 1 child, idealist, visionary, romantic, or the child in you Some type of bubble maker Add a pan full of Bubble Joy

BUBBLE SOLUTION II

1/2 gallon water 2/3 c. Dawn dish soap 3 tbsp. glycerin

BUBBLE SOLUTION III

1/3 c. dish soap or baby shampoo 1 1/4 c. water 2 tsp. sugar 1 drop food coloring

BUBBLE - BLOWING FUN

1/4 c. Dawn dish detergent, liquid 2 1/2 c. water 1 tsp. glycerin

BUBBLE - BLOWING FUN II

1/4 c. Dawn dish detergent, liquid 2 1/2 c. water 1 tsp. glycerin

BUBBLEBLOWINGSOLUTION

1/4 c. liquid detergent 2 1/2 tsp. sugar 9 tbsp. cooking oil Few drops food coloring 1 3/4 qt. water

CHORE CHART

1 poster board 12 index cards Tape Markers Index cards 12 X # of children you have

CHRISTMASSPONGEART

White paper Scissors Dry sponge Ballpoint pen Water colors (red & green)

CINNAMON CUT - OUT ORNAMENTS

One recipe makes approximately 15 ornaments. Do not eat these. 1 c. cinnamon 1 c. applesauce, room temperature Cookie cutters in various shapes Straws or toothpicks Ribbon for ties