We’ve been trying to do some tidying up around here……and we’ve come to a conclusion. There are entirely too many bottles of STUFF. There are bottles EVERYWHERE. Yes, most of those bottles were less than $1, but still – I like space. When we open a door it’s like “The attack of the bottles!” You know by now that I have really simplified cleaning around here by using white vinegar, baking soda, and peroxide. I wanted to take it a step further and see if there was just one thing I could use for tons of stuff around the house. Vinegar, baking soda, and peroxide are working great, but I wanted something in the soap area too so I did some research and came across liquid castile soap.It will do everything…….everything. Let me just stop right here and tell you, it’s not $1 per bottle. I sent Barry to the health food store to get this for me when he was out of town (that’s where it is usually carried) and he found me several bottles on sale for $7.99…..yes, they did have coupons attached. 🙂 I couldn’t believe I was paying $8 for a bottle of soap (I thought for that price it should get up and clean my house by itself), but after I started using it I was quite pleased……and when I run out, I’ll be going back to buy more. This is the wide selection available, in tons of different scents. If you’re ready to simplify your cleaning life a little further, then castile soap might be right for you – but if you’re more concerned with getting your cleaning tools cheap, you might not like castile soap. [Read more…] |
Easy Cinnamon Rolls
***UPDATE – See this post about our new eating habits. (7/10/11) I found myself with an overabundance of crescent rolls that I needed to get rid of. I also found myself with a craving for cinnamon rolls. How convenient! I love when stuff like that happens. These little gems are so quick you’ll be totally amazed. Your kids will think you hung the moon when you tell them you MADE cinnamon rolls instead of BAKED them. Well, you baked them too. Hmmm. Nevermind. Homemade cinnamon rolls blow these out of the water, but these are still very tasty and good for a quick breakfast. Maybe I’ll tackle homemade cinnamon rolls in another post. 🙂 [Read more…] |
Pancake Mix Muffins
*UPDATE – See this post about our new eating habits.(7/10/11)
If you stockpile, you MIGHT find yourself with an overabundance of pancake mix. Yes, it’s true. Sometimes you cannot eat enough pancakes to keep your stock from running over. And let me tell ya, we eat a LOT of pancakes. So, I was thinking……what can I do with all this pancake mix? Well, surely to goodness if I can make pancakes from muffin mix I can make muffins from pancake mix…….right? Yes! I am here to offer tons of options for you. I am Mommy – hear me ROAR! Wow, that sounded a little scary. Ignore that part. Let’s make muffin tops – in a GOOD way! And you might want to put your sweatpants on. [Read more…] |
Muffin Mix Pancakes
*UPDATE – See this post about our new eating habits.(7/10/11) Have you made pancakes from muffin mix before? If not, you’ve really been missing out…..if so, pretend you haven’t and be amazed anyway. Pancakes made from muffin mix are really quick and easy. And the flavor possibilities – oh my!!!! You could have Strawberry Pancakes, Chocolate Chip Pancakes, Honey Bran Pancakes, or Lemon Poppy Seed Pancakes, and on and on and on. Or, you could make this version – Blueberry Cheesecake Pancakes. I’m not lying when I tell you that Barry made “yum yum” noises all the way through his plate….and Annie cried when hers were gone. Yes, they are THAT good. They can make a grown man weep. Let’s make some flap jacks! [Read more…] |
Laundry Detergent Notes
You’ve probably read this post about making homemade powder laundry detergent and this one about making your own liquid version but I’ve got a few more things to add. I’ve been making my own now for several months and I’ve come to a few conclusions. 1. I love it!!!! 2. I’ve changed it a bit. So, today let’s chat a little about laundry detergent and see if you would like to make some changes too. I’ve only been using the powder version because I like that it takes up so little space. I don’t really have much space to spare here……Annie takes up most of it and what’s left is Dottie’s. Sometimes I think Barry and I should just move out on the porch. [Read more…] |
Pantry Salsa
It’s no big surprise to anyone that I’m in love with Trigger’s Salsa. Seriously, it’s the best salsa I’ve ever put in my mouth……but here’s the kicker – I don’t like to share. Take your hands off my salsa or I might bite you. So, sometimes I need salsa for a recipe or to serve to someone other than myself. I sure ain’t gonna give them my Trigger’s. They can get their own at Walgreens or Food City. When that’s the case, I make this – Pantry Salsa. It’s a Taste of Home recipe and I’ve been making it for years. It’s Barry’s favorite salsa…..tastes just like what they serve at restaurants – and it’s CHEAP! So, let’s make some and make our families happy…..while we hide our Trigger’s behind the pickled pigs feet so no one can find it. [Read more…] |
How to Write a Thank You Note
Most people don’t write thank you notes anymore….most younger people anyway. And frankly, I think it’s bleeding over into the older generation as well. It’s very sad…….and lazy. Man, oh man is it lazy. Do you mean to tell me that you’re so busy that you can’t spend 5 minutes writing a thank you note to someone who took the time to send you a gift? Oh please. If that offended you, you probably aren’t writing thank you notes. Yes, I know most people now send thank you emails. That’s great……but it’s not your best work. Just think about how wonderful someone feels to go to the mailbox and get a note from you that says “Thanks for the gift!” Isn’t that worth your time? I think so. Most people don’t know how to write a thank you note, so I did some research and came up with the general guidelines for writing a good one. You can use any type of card that you have – well, almost any type. I wouldn’t send a thank you note on a sympathy or get well card. Use something that’s blank inside…..and it should be sorta small. If you have a big card or big piece of paper you’re going to have to write in really big letters to fill it up so it doesn’t look silly – and then it will still look silly because they’ll wonder why you’re writing in kindergarten script. [Read more…] |
Grape Salad
***UPDATE – See this post about our new eating habits. (7/10/11) Barry loves Grape Salad……loves it. Annie loves grapes in general. Mommy doesn’t love grapes. Nope. I think I’ll pass. Thank you anyway. I make this for Barry though because I love the man – he fixes my mess-ups (like accidentally dropping a whole potato in the garbage disposal) and he deals with my mood swings. He deserves a medal of honor…..and Grape Salad galore. Let’s make it! [Read more…] |
Spicy Crunchy Chickpeas
I saw this recipe in All You magazine and it reminded me that I really liked these. It had been a long while since I had made them, so I decided to try again. I thought it would make a good tutorial because they’re quick and easy. I’m always looking for good, nutritious snacks for Annie so I thought this might be good – and boy, was I right! Good grief. I couldn’t feed them to her fast enough……and when I finally cut her off, she sat in her chair and cried like it was the end of the world. So, if you need a good snack for your kids, this might fit the bill. They are a little bit messy because of the spices, but I just consider it a little extra character to add to Annie’s face and my kitchen floor. [Read more…] |
Black Bean Burgers – Take Two
I have a Black Bean Burger recipe on this site already…and I almost deleted it. Why? A Facebook friend posted this lovely recipe and I had to try it. Now, Barry and I don’t eat veggie burgers because they’re good for you. Yes, they are good for you….but we just like them. We are not vegetarians. We love pigs. So, I tried this new recipe and it was DIVINE! I told Barry I was going to delete my old one because it was inferior to this masterpiece. He said no. So, I didn’t. This new burger is full of cilantro, so if you don’t care for that (weirdo!) then you’ll want to stick with my other recipe. Let’s get healthy…..or get gas…..or maybe both, who knows. [Read more…] |
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