Homemade Cleaning Supplies and Ratings

Homemade cleaning supplies, hmmmm?  Sounded strange to me to, but I have a good friend tell me about making a few things and how awesome it is.  What???? Well being the curious stay at home girl I am I decided to try it.  Everyone loves to save a little money right?  So I made laundry detergent, fabric softener and dishwasher powder.  How did this work for me?
This does not show price and savings or how to make it,  just ingredients and what I thought of each:
Laundry Detergent #1:  Cup Borax,  Cup Washing Soda, Bar Fels Naptha Soap, Mix all and put
                                      TBS. in washer with load of laundry.
Laundry Detergent #2:  Cup Borax natural laundry soap, Cup baking soda, Cups Arm and   
                                       Hammer Washing Soda, 1 Fels Naptha, 4 gallons water. 
Dryer Softener #1:            1 Bottle of conditioner (hair cond.), water, and cups distilled
                                        vinegar
Dryer Softener #2:           Vinegar in each load in washer (does not come out smelling like vinegar.
Dishwasher Soap:          Cups Borax,  Cup. Arm & Hammer Washing Soda,  Cups Lemi Shine
                                        Cup Kosher Salt.

OK NOW FOR THE RESULTS BY ME:

PRODUCT	MAKING PROCESS	RESULTS	Star Rating
Laundry Detergent #1	Easy if you can use measuring cups	Clothes come out clean and easy to add to wash no mess.	*****
Laundry #2	It takes time to mix and add ingredients. Boiling water and stirring	Clothes came out clean. But it is time consuming to make and sloppy when putting in washer.	**
Detergent #1	Easy again adding ingredients	I felt like my clothes came out with a weird feel to the clothes	**
Detergent #2	Super Easy	It works good, but I hate to have to add it in the washer (I have to do it during the rinse cycle.)	***
Dishwasher Soap	Moderately easy. I add all ingredients and leave in a bowl on the counter for a few days. I stopped to stir periodically as the Lemi-Shine makes it clump if not.	FABULOUS: I made 160 pre measured bag for my dishwasher. Easy and dishes come out with NO water spots.	*****

Again this is not the exact recipes or pricing just how it worked for me.  If you would like the information before I post e-mail me @ tcschneiter@yahoo.com .

 

Show A Little Love In your relationship

My dad taught me a very treasured lesson.  He & my Mom learned it from an elderly lady at church.

It may not apply to everyone, but if you are the caregiver at home and married.

When your husband comes home from work, let him have a half hour to unwind however he chooses, then throw the kids at him.  I think so often as moms we see the dad come home and see our break arrive, but just hold off for 30 minutes and you will have help 10 fold.  I  believe it, cause I've tried it!

52 week money Challenge Idea for 2013

I love this idea.  I think if you can you should try it.  How cool would that be at the end of the year.

** I Did not make this VERY cool thing, but happy someone did.  Notice line 49 is incorrect, it says 1125 but should say 1225. 
**One more suggestion thanks to my little sis, start with week 52 first and work backwards.
              This increases your interest
               And by December you will be grateful.

TUACHAN

I love to catch a play at Tuachan every year.  It has become an annual event.  Well this year it is Aladdin.  (I have never seen the movie before) This play is a MUST see.  If you have even the slightest chance, GO!  I could not belive the amazing things they did from a flying carpet over the audience, to the real live camels, to the 3d portion.  It is worth the money.  GO you will not regret it.
https://tickets.tuacahn.org/Online/default.asp?doWork::WScontent::loadArticle=Load&BOparam::WScontent::loadArticle::article_id=513EE5B4-F9A9-48AE-A312-7AB69A50C6E0&sessionlanguage=&menu_id=4B7AF5DF-6362-4559-8FAC-D2582B7F5F92

MY MEMORIES ON FACEBOOK

So the drawing is in a little over 48 hours and I am excited.  Not had as many entries as I hoped, but maybe everyone is waiting till the last minute.  Either way good luck, whoever wins will be super lucky and if not you will automatically be entered to win the FREE 6x6 photo book (Shipping on  me).  Anyway but I have been playing with the my memories software and you can add a facebook heading to the timeline.  SUPER CUTE and fun.  Check these out.  By the end of today I hope I will have one of these up on my facebook header.

FREE Photobook

Anyone like FREE stuff.  Currently My Memories has a special for a FREE 6x6 book.  (Heck at the very least make a book to take to church with the kids, they always seem to love pics of themselves).  All you need to do is go to this link:  http://www.mymemories.com/lifetime

It will take you through a step by step process to make your FREE 6x6 book.  You do pay shipping of $7.99 but who minds that when you get a 20 page book on My Memories dime.

Step 1:  Create a MM account and download trial software for FREE
Step 2:  Choose a FREE template
Step 3:  Upload your book for FREE printing with Promo Code:  BK6FRE
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I was just thinking if you enter my drawing going on right now, you will also be entered to win a FREE book.  Yep I WILL PAY the $7.99 shipping for one very lucky winner.  So get entering.  Remember you can enter a total of 3 times, look at the previous post for rules. 
**Drawing will be next Thursday so enter until 11:59 am**

First Presidency

I received an e-mail with this drawing.  I loved it and wanted to share.

If you would like a copy let me know and I can e-mail it to you.

Here are a few quotes by these wonderful latter day men of God

Henry B Eyring

5k 101

I started something brand new today, lets just say this is HUGE for me!  Exercise has always been a 4 letter word in my book.  But I am turning over a new leaf.
I found this 5k 101 online.  A friend of mine told me about Couch Potato to 5k years ago and I thought that's nice for other people.  Well lately a couple of my sisters have been doing it and I have to try it if they are. 
So I went and bought myself a new pair of exercise shoes from ROSS for way cheaper than you can get them anywhere.  They are cute and I want to wear them.  So this morning I started.

First thing ya need to go to Itunes and download the podcast.  There are many, but this is the one I chose.   http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/couch-to-5k/id448474423?mt=8
There is a guy named Todd that guides you through this podcast.  He first suggests you take the
                                    Accountability Challenge:  which means get a friend or two to do this with so
                                                                                 you have to be accountable.  I chose my HOT
                                                                                  Husband and because of his work schedule we are
                                                                                  going at 4:50 am, nothing like spending the top
                                                                                  of the day with your best Friend.
                                                                                                                              
Website dailymile.com :  He suggests you get on this, I don't understand it but when I do you will be
                                          informed for sure.

                                                                                                   facebook 5 k101.com: I guess go on
                                                                                                                                        & like this on fb.

K so in 8 weeks I (yes me who DOES NOT run) will be ready for a 5 k.  I don't know how far that is, but I am excited.  And the best part is they want you to do this ONLY 3 times a week for 30 minutes.  Wish me luck!!!!!!!!!

SUMMER SURVIVAL

What gets you through the summer?  I really would like to know, so please leave a comment.  For me it's delicious ice water with a lemon.  It can't be any ice, it must be

It is the yummy hospital type crushed ice.  Ya know the kind that melts in your mouth or sometimes just to be annoying you can really enjoy the chomping sound.

It is $2.13 with tax.  I even find my kids will drink more water thanks to excellent ICE!!!~

Made To Order

Lunch Menu:
This makes life easier on m kids and I.  Everyday at lunch it's a huge dilemma of what to eat.  Sometimes having a visual makes a difference, even for adults.

Thank♥ You Notes

I blogged about a book a few months ago called "The Last Lecture."  It was a motivational speaker who was dealing with  a terminal illness.  But one thing he recommended in his book is the good old fashion THANK YOU NOTE.

I love this idea, I try to write thank you notes often and encourage my children to do the same.  I don't mean texting, IM, or e-mail, I mean a good old fashion THANK YOU NOTE with your handwriting and a stamp.  It makes people feel you went the extra mile, and you will learn to be more grateful and aware of others goodness.  Here are some suggestions of phrases appropriate for a note;

• I'll think of you every time I look at it (or use it).

• What an original present.

• Thank you for the beautiful card and a present on top of that!

• You shouldn't have.

• Thanks for not only taking the time to think of me, but to send (bring) a gift as well.

• Words cannot convey my gratitude.

• Your generosity overwhelms me.

• You can have no idea how much it means to me.

• However did you find this!

• It's stunning!

• It looks like one-of-a-kind.

• Thank you for your thoughtfulness

Skirt kind of GIRL

I am a skirt girl, always have been, always will be.  The thing I love about skirts is;  they are cool, they can be dressed up or down, and most important they are COMFORTABLE.

Here is a few skirts I've found a like this season;

 The  Bella Bird collection at select Wal Marts.  This is a line from Downeast.  I love it and love the price.  I have no coupon suggestions, but for $19 ya can't complain.

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 Now on to , they have cute Maxi skirts and are $36.99, but some

stores carry them for 20% off. Which makes them around $29.

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carries cute chevron striped skirts for $15.
On sale now.  You can also  use  coupon code FBSAVE30 tomorrow (June 16) and Sunday (June 17) That makes it $10.50.

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Hope ya find this useful.  Have a fabulous weekend.

GROWING A FAMILY GARDEN

Can I just say I have always heard it's good to have a garden, but now I believe it...

So my husband and I have a wonderful back yard (1/2 way thru the block).  So we found a little patch that is low traffic.  And made our garden.  I cannot believe how fun it is, here is what it's done for our family.

1.UNITY:   As we planted the seeds I noticed something amazing happening.  Everyone wanted to participate and help. 
2.LEARNING:  I have become curious and so have my children.  Rather it's how long does it take for a pea to grow?  Or how much water do we give our plants?  Also it has helped me to talk to those who have gardened and asked for advice.  It has been a fun conversation topic.
3.WORK:  It was fun to pick out our plants,  plant them and share the work.  Now it's fun to pull weeds.  I always have at least 2 and sometimes 3 sets of little hands working along side me.  And with my 3 year old I will hear "Mom look at this cute little weed!"  Glad he finds it cute. (If we could all think like that)
4.SHARING: Growing up my parents ALWAYS taught me to share.  I in return want to teach my children the same.  So it has been fun to pick the vegetables and have them delivered to neighbors by our family. 
5.ENJOYMENT:  I don't know about you, but my garden has been a sort of therapy.  I love the early mornings or evenings when the sun has disappeared and I can roam in my garden.  As I pick and see the benefits of having our own vegetables I can't help but feel a  sense of achievement.

Now my nearly 10 old daughter does not always love the garden.  One day she told me she thinks it would be fun to have the two of us in the garden early in the morning gathering the fruits while the boys played in the yard. (she is very dramatic and imaginative)

THEN. . . . .When she heard me tell a Friend I love my garden, it is like one of my kids exciting to see grow.  She made the comment, "Yeah and you love your garden most out of your kids. "  OWWWW. .  that hurt.  (so not true seeings I have about one hour a day to spend in the garden and 23 with my children)

But we will save this situation for another post.  TWEENS gotta love them.

Final Touch

So we all like a clean home.  Something I have enjoyed doing when my house is clean is rewarding picking up flowers at the grocery store.  I love a vase of real flowers on the table, it just gives a nice touch to a clean home. 

If your like me, this would be total perfection.  I love yellow roses, however my bank account can't deal with this every week.
SO.......................................................................

How about a simple yellow flower, or white carnations.

I like to buy different colors and kinds depending what the store has in stock.

But really it is $5-$10 at Smith's for  a nice arrangement
And Albertson's often have 3 for $9.

Now that is what I call decorating on a budget!!!~

Ideas To Make Life Easier

 

Thank you to a dear friend who sent me this e-mail. I love others creativity:

Ideas to Make Life Easier
Why didn't I think of that?! We guarantee you'll
be uttering those words more than once at these
ingenious little tips, tricks and ideas that solve
everyday problems.

Hull strawberries easily using a straw.

Rubbing a walnut over scratches in your furniture
will disguise dings and scrapes

Remove crayon masterpieces from your TV or
computer screen with WD40.


Stop cut apples browning in your childs lunch box
by securing with a rubber band.


Overhaul your linen cupboard, store bed linen sets
inside one of their own pillowcases and there will
be no more hunting through piles for a match.


Pump up the volume by placing your iPhone & iPod
in a bowl. The concave shape amplifies the music.


Re-use a wet-wipes container to store plastic bags.


Add this item to your beach bag. Baby powder
gets sand off your skin easily, who knew?!


Attach a Velcro strip to the wall to store soft toys.


Use wire to make a space to store gift wrap rolls
against the ceiling, rather than cluttering up the
floor.


Find tiny lost items like earrings by putting a
stocking over the vacuum hose.


Make an instant cupcake carrier by cutting
crosses into a box lid.


For those who cant stand the scrunching and
bunching: how to perfectly fold a fitted sheet.


Forever losing your bathroom essentials? Use
magnetic strips to store bobby pins, tweezers
and clippers, behind a vanity door


Store shoes inside shower caps to stop dirty
soles rubbing on your clothes. And you can
find them in just about every hotel.


A muffin pan becomes a craft caddy. Magnets
hold the plastic cups down to make them
tip-resistant.


Bread tags make the perfect cord labels.


Bake cupcakes directly in ice-cream cones, so
much more fun and easier for kids to eat.


Microwave your own popcorn in a plain brown paper
bag. Much healthier and cheaper than the packet
stuff.


Install a tension rod to hang your spray bottles.


Turn your muffin pan upside down, bake cookie-dough
over the top and voila, you have cookie bowls for fruit
or ice-cream.


Freeze Aloe Vera in ice-cube trays for soothing
sunburn relief.


Create a window-box veggie patch using guttering.


Use egg cartons to separate and store your
Christmas decorations.

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