4 Days Before Christmas

!!!!!4 Days Left…..Merry Christmas!!!!!

Robinson Crusoe – A Few Mistakes

In the novel Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe, Crusoe takes off his clothes and swims to a wrecked ship where he finds some biscuits and places them in his pockets.

Cinnamon Mouthwash – A Country Store Recipe

8 1/2 tbls powdered cinnamon

1 cup 100 proof vodka

1 cup water

Mix and store in an airtight container and let sit for two weeks shaking twice daily. Strain the liquid through coffee filter.

Instructions:

Mix one tablespoon in a glass of warm water and rinse your mouth to brighten your spirits, kill bacteria, and kill bad breath.

Rose Astringment – A Country Store Recipe

3 1/2 cups witch hazel

5 sprigs fresh rosemary

1/2 cup dried rose petals

Mix ingredients blending well. Store in airtight container in a dark place for one week. Strain through a coffee filter and store in a sterilized glass bottle tightly capped.

Instructions:

After you clean your face, splash this astringent on your face, or dab it on with a cotton ball. This will cleanse pores, moisturize and leave you feeling refreshed!

 

Peppermint Toothpaste – Country Store Recipes

8 tbl baking soda

2 tsp peppermint flavor

3 tbl glycerin

Blend all ingredients together and store in a small glass jar tightly sealed. Makes approximately 1/3 cup.