Tad, Vera, and I just got back from our family vacation! We spent 5 days last week in Myrtle Beach, SC, as well as 4 days in VA with my family. We had a great time and made so many wonderful memories! Can’t wait to share all the pictures with you soon. We are glad to be home, though, and we are getting back into a routine again!
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Did you know Christmas is slightly over two months away? It’s not to early to be making definite plans for gift-giving, baking, and decorating! I have my gift list completely filled out, several gifts bought, several gifts made, a baking plan written, and several batches of cookie dough (this one and this one, if you’re curious!) made & frozen!
Here are some posts I have previously written about preparing for Christmas. I hope you find them helpful as you plan!
–make a whimsical Christmas wreath
–holiday breakfast ideas
–ideas for the kid’s table
–creative packaging ideas
–my favorite Advent book
–recipe for chocolate peppermint biscotti
–creating and preserving family memories
–how to use a Christmas planner
–an easy decorating trick
–printable gift tags
–use fresh holly in your decorating
–my Christmas mantle last year
To see what else is currently inspiring me, follow my Christmas board on Pinterest!
Happy planning!
I’ve been making my own laundry detergent since May of this year, and I thought it was about time I shared my “recipe”! I got this recipe from Andrea, who has been making her own detergent for years.
I wasn’t sure how I would like using this detergent, but after five months, I am positive I like it! It’s pretty economical and it definitely takes up less space than a huge box or jug (which is great, since I don’t exactly have a laundry room).
For one batch, you need:
-1 cup super washing soda (I use Arm & Hammer brand)
-1 cup borax
-1 bar Fels-Naptha soap, finely grated (the only time-consuming part)*
(note: the most recent time I made this, I used Zote laundry soap instead, and I like it even more!)
Mix all ingredients in a big bowl, then put in a large Mason jar! That’s it! I use about 1 Tbsp. in each load of laundry, unless it is especially heavy (muddy clothes, etc.), in which case I’ll use 2 Tbsp. One batch lasts me about 4 months (and I do a LOT of laundry).
*I bought a grater at the Dollar Tree so I wouldn’t have to use my cheese grater for this project.
Do you make your own laundry detergent?
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