DIY

I love DIY cleaning tips and I am certainly going to use this one!  I already use vinegar for cleaning, but this will make it even better.  I have already peeled my oranges; unfortunately two were spoiled with bad spots - new bag from BJ's no less - I should take them back, but decided to use what I had to make this cleaner and share the cut up oranges with the birds!  Kill two birds with one stone, no pun intended!


DIY Citrus Cleaner 

Add orange peels (or any citrus peel) to a quart of white vinegar in a closed container and let it set for two weeks. Combine citrus/vinegar solution half/half with water and use for cleaning. Works on floors, tiles, fixtures, kitchen & bath etc. Smells good and is tough on scum! Best of all there are no chemicals. ♥



Quick Orange Peel Vinegar Cleaner:
Orange peels, vinegar in a quart jar, let sit for 10 days or so…strain out the liquid and use as an all-purpose cleaner. Easy, cheap, natural, smells good!


This tip and photo is from MiniMate on Facebook...thanks, Mini

How to Stop a Wound From Bleeding (Emergency Version for “The Survival Doctor’s Guide to Wounds”)

How to Stop a Wound From Bleeding (Emergency Version for “The Survival Doctor’s Guide to Wounds”)

Since you just never know what can happen these days, I thought I would post this for you all...I am a nurse and a Red Cross Instructor, but sometimes people run into trouble before they have time to take an actual class!  This is for FYI only...I am not a Physician!

My new vintage camper

Well, I'm selling my little 1968 Shasta Compact camper, 'The Queen Bee'...One of my Sisters on the fly girls (Donna) is buying it and re-naming her, 'Miss Behave Inn!  Cute name, don't you think?  Of course, I have mixed feelings, but it's for the best...she is going to a good new home and I have bought a 1969 Dreamer camper and have named her, 'Henny Penny'...can you guess why?  The man I bought her from is finishing up her inside and when I get her, I will have lots of pictures to post...more to come!

Spring Sewing Machine Cleaning

Here you go, Sewists and Crafters!  It's not Spring, but I am going to Spring Clean my sewing machine!  I absolutely never even thought to tackle this but I love ways to save money...Here's the greatest little video for you to get the idea of how to do this!  I watched a class with Joanie from Missouri Star Quilt Company on Craftsy.com and loved her easy teaching method...hope this helps!

Natural Relief From Sunburn

It's July and in most places here in the USA it's HOT!  We are spending more time outside in the sun, enjoying ourselves in sports, the lake, the beach, and whatever!  Some of us are even in the garden...but wherever you are outside spending these long summer days here's good information from Irene Wolansky...check it out!

From Irene Wolansky, Mountain Rose Herbs

Aloe Vera Skin Relief Makes: 4 ounces Ingredients 4   oz aloe vera gel 15   drops lavender essential oil 10   drops vitamin E oil 5   drops calendula essential oil 2-5   drops peppermint essential oil Directions Mix all ingredients, and apply to the skin as often as desired. Keep gel in the refrigerator to increase its cooling effects.

Chamomile After-Sun Spray Makes: 4 ounces Ingredients 2   oz aloe vera gel 2   oz chamomile flower water (hydrosol) 5   drops chamomile essential oil Directions Mix all ingredients, pour into a spray bottle, and apply to the skin as often as desired.

Baking Soda Paste  Makes: ¼ cup Ingredients ¼   cup baking soda 1½–2   T lavender or chamomile flower water 5   drops lavender essential oil Directions Mix all ingredients until a medium-thick paste forms, apply gently to the skin, and allow to dry. Once finished, rinse off carefully without irritating sunburned skin.

Firecracker Drumsticks

Independence Day, commonly known as the Fourth of July, is a federal holiday in the United States commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, declaring independence from the Kingdom of Great Britain. Independence Day is commonly associated with fireworks, parades, barbecues, carnivals, fairs, picnics, concerts, baseball games, family reunions, and political speeches and ceremonies, in addition to various other public and private events celebrating the history, government, and traditions of the United States. Independence Day is the national day of the United States. (Wikipedia)

Here's a recipe from Allrecipes.com, that's great to cook up and take for a pot-luck or picnic with your family and friends...It's a little trouble, but well worth it!

Firecracker Drumsticks

Ingredients

• 16 chicken drumsticks
• 1/2 cup hot pepper sauce
• 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup yellow cornmeal
• 1 teaspoon salt
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• 6 cups vegetable oil for frying

Directions

1. Place chicken  in a resealable plastic bag. Pour sauce over chicken, seal bag, and refrigerate to marinate for at least 1 hour, up to 24 hours. The longer the chicken marinates, the spicier it will be!
2. Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large skillet to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
3. Combine the flour, cornmeal, and salt in another resealable plastic bag. Add the drumsticks, seal bag, and shake to coat.
4. Fry the chicken, uncovered, for 25 to 30 minutes or until juices run clear. Turn occasionally to brown evenly. You will have to do this in several batches, being careful not to crowd the drumsticks, so each can brown perfectly!
5. Remove chicken from pan as each are browned and place on several thicknesses of paper towels to drain,  keeping warm in oven.

Serve with the works!  In our family it is Other-Mom's potato salad, home-grown tomatoes, coleslaw, fresh field peas, and whatever bread we feel like serving...more times than not, it's those little Brown and Serve rolls from the grocery store, dripping with butter.  Dessert might be my mother's Pound Cake, Peach pie, or Ice Cream, although Anita's Banana Pudding is usually my favorite...enjoy your Independence Day and y'all say a prayer for all our service men and women who are off protecting our Independence...also, pray for our Country!  Hope you enjoy your holiday and thanks for stopping by!