I’ve been making and using my own laundry soap for two years now. I thought it was a good time to give an update. I am still very happy with the soap, it cleans very well; is quick to make; and my cost is under 15.00 per year. Many of my friends have tried it and [...]
Archive for January, 2012
Homemade Laundry Soap
Posted in DIY, Helpful Hints & Tips, Money - Saving & Using, The Home, Uncategorized, tagged Arm & Hammer Washing Soda, Borax, Laundry, Save, Soap on January 27, 2012 |
Repair and Reuse Old Things – Dresser
Posted in DIY, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Uncategorized, tagged drawers, Paint, recycle, reduce, repurpose, restore, reuse, sherwin williams naval, Storage on January 20, 2012 | 6 Comments »
I sure like restoring and reusing things. I previously saw the Sherwin Williams paint color ‘Naval’ on Favorite Paint Colors. I really liked the color and was waiting for the perfect item to use it on. I came across this small chest of drawers and decided it was the piece to paint the color ‘Naval’. [...]
On Being a Friend
Posted in Family, Friends & Pets, Inspirational, Uncategorized, tagged Friends, Life, Octavia Butler, Relationship on January 18, 2012 |
Today I’m meeting my girlfriend who I’ve not seen in a year. We don’t visit very often , but when we’re together it’s like no time passed at all. I hope you nurture your friendships always and have the wisdom to understand the differant seasons. ‘Sometimes being a friend means mastering the art of timing. [...]
Lentil Vegetable Soup
Posted in Food/Cooking/Serving, Uncategorized, tagged blender, food, inexpensive, Lentil, soup, Spinach, stick, vegetable on January 13, 2012 |
(Lentils after boiling) This soup is so tasty; nutritious; quick to make; and inexpensive. Today I made a double batch to freeze. I like to have it on hand for times when we’re not able to cook. Other times, I take it to a friend who is not feeling well. If your not making [...]
Food Intolerences
Posted in Food/Cooking/Serving, Health & Beauty, Reading and Books, Uncategorized, tagged allergen, allergy, food, intolerence, Life on January 7, 2012 |
Ladies, if you (or someone in you family) has an intolerance to food or if you suspect there is an intolerence, give this book a read. I have a few sensitivities and I really like how this book sums up what I have read in many other books. Its a good reference book. I bought [...]
January Prayers
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged Cards, Christmas, Prayers, Spirituality on January 2, 2012 |
( This is a repost) It’s January and I’m keeping the spirit of Christmas alive. You see, each day I re-read a Christmas card and say a special prayer for the sender. I’ve been blessed over and over as I continue this practice year after year. When our girls were home, we would put the [...]
