Super Easy way to remove tree sap from clothing...

You're at the park, camping or just near the wrong tree. You look down and notice tree sap on your nice blouse...You rub, and nothing. you run it through the wash...no luck. Here's a simple way to remove it, and leave no stain behind.

Hand sanitizer!!! That's right. Open those purses and squeeze a little hand sanitizer on that spot. Give it a few minutes and the sap should start to release from your shirt.

Once you get home, just put a little laundry soap on the spot, rub together and wash as usual...

Non-cooking camping foods....

Here are a few meals you can prepare without starting a fire...

Mexican pizza:
What you need:
Salsa
shredded cheese
Cream cheese
Flatbread

Spread some cream cheese on the flatbread. Add a thin layer of Salsa. Top with shredded cheese.

This makes an awesome quick lunch or dinner.

Beans and smoked sausage:
2 cans of baked or pork and beans
A large smoked sausage link.

Pour the beans into a bowl. Slice up the smoked sausage, and add to beans. I know you're thinking that you'll need to warm this, but you don't. The sausage is precooked. It's a great meal without warming.

Sandwiches:
Get creative and pick a variety. Sandwiches are great when you aren't eating the same ones, over and over.

Fruit and veggie platters:
Before leaving, prepare fruit and veggie platters. These will be great snacks, and keep you full throughout the day.

Precook:
Cook up some chicken to keep in the cooler. You can add this to salads, sandwiches, and other quick meals.

Ideas for recycling stations...

The bookshelf:
If you have a three shelf, bookshelf, you can find plastic bins that fit on the shelves. Just slide out the bin and drop in your recycling, then push it back it. It's out of sight, but easy to get to.

Stackable bins:
Place stackable bins next to your trashcan. Now a days, they come in almost every color, so they can be bought to match your kitchen.

Mini Trash Cans:
You can line these up in your garage, and since they have lids, they'll look organized.

If you don't have to separate your recycled goods, Pick up an extra trashcan (Call your recycling company to find out their guidelines). Typically, if you mark the trashcan, it's not a problem.

Fishing themed Father's Day gifts...

Fish frame:

What you need:
Craft foam
Cardboard
Scissors
Markers
Glue
Hole Punch
Ribbon
A picture of the child

Find a fish shaped template (I recommend something 6X8). Draw shape on craft foam. Using a glass or other round object, trace a circle on the fishes belly and cut out. Position the picture on the back of the craft foam so that the picture can be easily seen through the circle on the front. Using the same template, cut the fish shape out of the cardboard and glue to the back of the foam fish. Use a hole punch to make a hole in the top center of the fish. Tie a ribbon through the hole (This is how you hang the picture). Now, use your markers to decorate the fish.

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Fishing Fund

What you need:

A can with a lid (Old coffee cans work great)

Construction paper

Fishing stickers

Glue

Sharpie

Loose change

Wrap your can with construction paper. Glue onto can and let dry. Write "Dad's Fishing Fund" on the front, and embellish the can with stickers or drawings. Using a sharp knife, make a slit in the lid big enough to drop change in. When the can is completely decorated, drop the loose change in the can to get Dad's "Fishing Fund" started.

Grouchy dogs:

What you need:
Bread
Hotdog
Shredded Cheese
Blueberries
Toothpicks
Butter

Butter a piece of bread. Place a hotdog diagonally on the unbuttered side of the bread. Sprinkle cheese over the bread and hotdog. Fold the bread over, as seen in the picture. Use a toothpick to hold it down while baking. pop it in the oven at 425 for 3-5 minutes or until golden. Use a toothpick and blueberries for the eyes.