Preparation: In a large bowl, thoroughly blend shortening and sugar. Add molasses, egg and vanilla and beat until smooth. In another bowl, sift dry ingredients. Gradually stir dry ingredients into molasses mixture. When mixture becomes too stiff to stir with spoon, work dough with hands until completely blended. Separate dough
Paint the clothespins the colors you wish. With a contrasting color of paint, write the name of the snack bag the clip is for, such as; chips, pretzels, nachos, etc.. If you like, you can just paint a design or a persons name on them. Glue a button, jewel, or
Have mom save and wash the eggshells she uses for making recipes using eggs. Place different colors of food coloring into different cups and dip each shell into a different color. Allow the shells to dry thoroughly and then crush them into tiny pieces. Draw a picture of an easter
Spring Chicken Yellow 1 ts Tumeric 2/3 cups Boiling water 1/4 ts Vinegar Wash eggs in mild soapy water to remove oily coating which could prevent dye from sticking. .Add tumeric to boiling water, stir until dissolved. Add vinegar. Simmer for 20 minutes Easter Bunny Brown 1 tb Instant coffee;
An inexpensive gift for kids to make is bath salts. You’ll need Epsom salt, food coloring, and potpourri oil. You combine the salt with a few drops of desired food coloring, and a few drops of potpourri oil. Stir or shake until all is mixed up, and then pour into