Homemade laundry detergent

My recipe is a bit different.Perfectly safe for HE machines. One tablespoon per load.

One Bar Fels-Naptha - Shredded
One Bar Pink Zote - Shredded
One big bag Baking Soda
One Bottle Purex Crystals for Smell Good
One Box Biz
One Container Oxyclean
Two Boxes Borax

Teacher Appreciation Week - And Free Printable

"Donut" Forget the Teacher! We did this little number for Teacher Appreciation Week.

It's important not to forget the teachers of the wee-ones, too!

If you can't tell, we start artistry early. AO is a 14 month old who SCREAMS BLOODY MURDER when you take up her crayons or markers. She hasn't figured out the paint yet, though. She also eats crayons, but that's another story.

Donuts are a perfect little thank you.

Perfect anytime a special someone in your life needs a treat. Could be a friend, co-workers, church buds...Whoever needs a  thank you. And they are great for sharing!

 

We taped it to our doughnut box and voila! Easy treat to make someone feel special.

Why don't you print it out and give someone a special little thank you? 

New Mini Backyard Garden - DIY Style

 First step, a daddy who loves you.

Second, treated lumber and a way cool pneumatic nail gun and a willing Daddy as a teacher.

Third, a loving mother who has mad skills with a shovel and rake. (We took a 4' x 8' corner of the yard and turned the ground to loosen the soil.

Fourth, newspaper. Hopefully this will kill the grass underneath.

Fifth, lots of garden dirt and black cow manure. (And a strong Daddy to dump the bags.)

Sixth, a cute baby to crawl and walk all over new garden bed to pack it down.

Seventh, scrub down above mentioned baby and sit back and admire the work. ;-)

Hopefully now AO can learn more about her southern "roots" and take up gardening! Her NanO is a certified master gardener, and her Poppy plows and plants acres and acres each year.  AO has to have a green thumb in there somewhere!  The way she likes the dirt....I think we are off to a good start!

We grew up gardening each summer and composting. I want AO to see how food is grown so she understands it isn't just unloaded off a truck at Publix. Important life skills that are dying with the generations.

Guest Room Redo - Colors

Thank you, clearance aisle at Hobby Lobby. ;-)

I now have more room direction.

Me likey.

And...that's all for my decision making skills today.