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Laundry Detergent and Fabric Softener MADE AT HOME

2/29/2012

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After starting my journey of becoming homemade I never thought I would be making my own Laundry Detergent.   I have many friends who have made their own detergent for much longer.  This has been my first time ever attempting this recipe.  After reading many reviews and talking to LOTS of people about their recipes. I finally decided "WHAT THE HECK!" 

LAUNDRY DETERGENT

INGREDIENTS
1 Bar of Fels Naphtha/ Ivory
2 Cups Borax
2 Cups Super washing soda
* I found all of these items in the laundry detergent section of the grocery store.

DIRECTIONS
Grate soap.  I used my food processor.  Then mix remaining ingredients. 
1-2 Tablespoons per load.  Works with HE washers too!!!
BIG TIME SAVINGS!

FABRIC SOFTENER

INGREDIENTS
6 Cups of hot water
3 Cups white vinegar
2 Cups favorite scent of cheap conditioner.

DIRECTIONS
Mix conditioner with hot water until conditioner is dissolved.
Add vinegar and mix well.
2 Tablespoons per load.

Well now at least you won't be miserable because of the cost of laundry anymore. 
Happy Laundry Day!



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POT OF GOLD

2/27/2012

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Cheese dumplings and tomato Soup. 
This is a super easy recipe and you most likely have all of the ingredients.  My kids love this soup, anything my kids love is a bonus. I remember my mom making this when we were growing up and we would fight for the dumplings.

INGREDIENTS 
Tomato Soup
Water
Milk *optional
Bisquick
Salt
Pepper
Cheese * any kind you have or prefer

Mix tomato soup the way you always do.  I always half the water with milk.  This is optional but it makes the soup creamier.
While soup is getting hot I make my dumplings.  If you put milk in the soup you need to have an extra hand to stir so the milk doesn't burn.
For the dumplings you want to mix Bisquick and water together. I dump Bisquick in a bowl and then add a little bit of water until the Bisquick becomes a dough.  Season dough with salt and pepper to your liking.
Wrap the dough around a piece of cheese- I use what ever I have.  You do not want the dumpling to be to big because they will about double when cooked. 
The soup needs to be very hot almost boiling before dropping the dumplings in the soup.  *Be careful the soup will splash back at you.  When the dumplings float to the top your POT OF GOLD is ready to devour.
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Hard to find, but worth the hunt.

2/17/2012

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This little gadget for my kitchen is one of my favorite tools.   Maybe it is the memory of my Dad sitting at the kitchen table and eating more of the cheese than what was being shredded.  I hope one day my children will have the same fond memory.
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Mom and I love to go on antique hunts and this one was life or death.  I told her if I couldn't find one, I would just kill her to inherit hers! 
After YEARS of searching we not only found one but two and of course my younger brother just had to have the other one.
This cool antique is call a Mouli Shredder.  It comes apart to change the disk for different cut styles.  It is also safe for children to use with an adult of course.
My next hunt is already in place for a vintage egg scale.
What are your favorite kitchen gadgets?

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Chocolate covered strawberries

2/13/2012

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Just in time for Valentines day! 
Make them for yourself or for someone you love but DON'T break your budget.
I bought 2 pints of strawberries for $5.00 and the chocolate wafers for $5.00. 
Alright, Alright, they are not Neuchatel Chocolates and of course will never ever compare
but they are CHOCOLATE COVERED STRAWBERRIES.  I mean just where can you go wrong?!?!?!

INGREDIENTS
About 2 Cups of Chocolate wafers
1-2 pints of strawberries

SUPPLIES
Double boiler
Toothpicks
Cookie sheet
*candy mold

DIRECTIONS
I put the chocolate wafers in the double boiler (Sauce pan with metal boil on top) on the burner at med- med high heat. 
As this was heating I stuck the toothpicks in the top of the strawberries. 
When the chocolate completely melted I started to dip the strawberries and then place the coated strawberries on a cookie sheet. 
Once all of your strawberries are coated, place the cookie sheet in the freezer for 5 minutes.   Whaaaalaaa
** If you want the white chocolate you need to purchase the white chocolate wafers. While the strawberries are in the freezer start the white chocolate the same way as you did with the milk chocolate.  Then just use a spatula to let the white chocolate dip on the already dipped strawberries. 
* With the left over chocolate I used the candy mold that I use for the gummy candies.

Happy Valentine's day
from Moon, Stars,and Beyond
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How many grill covers have you bought?

2/9/2012

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We were buying a grill cover every 6 months or more.  They would either blow away or they would shred.  After trying every single grill cover out there ( ok!  Not every but it felt like it)  I have found the one.  It did after 2 years rip but I have to say the reason why I am swearing by this company is because of what they did to keep me.   I contacted them last week because of the rip and I thought there might be a warranty on the grill cover.  I paid less than $35.00 plus free shipping from Amazon, 2 years ago. So I didn't expect much.  This was last week that I contacted them.  I filled out the online form and sent the required information.  Today (less than a week later) I received a brand new grill cover.  NO QUESTIONS ASKED!  Now that is what I call service. 
Classic Accessories, Thank you!
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    About me

    My Name is Cari.  I have been happily married to my husband, Brian for 11 wonderful years.  We have 2 beautiful boys, Adam and Matthew. 
    I work in a Memory support unit and try to bring happiness to the people that welcome me into their lives.
    Running, hiking, biking, walking are all things I like to do in my free time. 
    After losing my dad in 2011, I have learned that life is short and I am going to love every second that I have here on Earth! 

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