Wednesday, August 03, 2011

Homemade Cleaners

DAILY SHOWER CLEANER


8 oz. concentrated cleaner (Lysol is a good one.)

16 oz. isopropyl alcohol

water

Pour cleaner and alcohol into a gallon bucket. Add enough water to make one gallon. Pour into a spray bottle. Thoroughly clean shower before using. Spray on shower daily. Use daily to prevent water deposits and soap scum.



ALL PURPOSE CLEANER

1 gallon water

1 cup ammonia

1/2 cup vinegar

1/2 cup baking soda

Combine all ingredients. Put in a spray bottle to clean showers, toilets, sinks and counters. Great for most cleaning needs. Use all-purpose cleaner to clean your floors. Just spray on and wipe off as you would counter-tops.



Homemade Laundry Detergent

1/3 bar Fels Naptha Laundry Soap, grated

6 cups water

1/2 cup washing soda

1/2 cup borax

Heat 6 cups water and soap in a large pan until dissolved. Stir in washing soda and Borax. Mix and heat until dissolved. Boil 15 minutes. Remove from heat. (It will have the consistency of honey.*) In a 3 or 5 gallon bucket, add 1 quart of hot water, then add the soap mixture. Mix. Add enough cold water to make a 2 gallon mixture. Mix until well blended. Let sit 24 hours. The soap will gel*. Use 1/2 cup for each load.

Makes 2 gallons. (Approximately $ .40 per gallon)

*If the detergent doesn’t gel or reach honey consistency it will still work.



I make my own and leave it powder form … I make one batch last lasts 1 year … 2 boxes of Borax > 2 boxes of Washing Soda and 4 bars of Fels Naptha or Ivory and 2 boxes of baking soda Mix it all together in a WELL washed Cat litter container and I mix before each time I use .. 1 tblsp per load and also I use 1/4 cup vinegar for Fabric Softener > I use spray bottle with a mixture of 1/2 liquid fabric softener and 1/2 water for the dryer > 4 squirts does thd trick … in the winter I use the dryer sheets as well but cut them in 1/4 and use 1 in the dryer.. The laundry soap lasts 12 months and the fabric softener lasts abut 5 months .. we have bought stain remover for really tough stains but normally take 1/2 tsp of the powder and add water to make paste works great.. Love the page … Interesting reading



I’ve been making this homemade laundry soap for years….the water measurement doesn’t have to be exact. We are a family of 7 so I make mine up in a 5 gallon bucket I got from a fast food restaurant. This way I don’t have to make it so often. I use 2 bars of Ivory soap melted into 12 C. of water, 1 1/2 C. of washing soda, and 1 1/2 C. of Borax. Follow the same directions as above. Pour the mixture into the bucket, fill with cold water, stir and your done! (I also stir in some “clean linen” fragrance oil to mine…you can get it at Wal Mart) You can then ladle out enough of the soap mixture to fill a laundry detergent bottle and keep the bucket in a closet with the lid on it…refill the detergent bottle as needed. Be sure to stir the soap in the bucket each time you refill you bottle! I like this simply because it is all soap…most laundry soap in the store that are inexpensive are 90% water and fillers which don’t clean anything, and often are toxic. Even at $3 a bottle that’s alot of wasted money for colored,scented water…not to mention the toxic chemicals.

DIY Liquid Scrubbing Cleaner


1/2 cup baking soda

1/4 vinegar

2-4 TBSP dish soap

Heat the vinegar a bit in the microwave just until warm enough to incorporate well with the baking soda. Mix in the dish soap and stir thoroughly. Store in old soft scrub bottle or any bottle.

Tuesday, June 07, 2011

Pictures As Promised

Oh Yes PURPLE! The only color Jane had Carlee was mortified. K State Purple obviously was not this OSU fans choice


This is the day trips I was use to. We wanted to show the girls what can be done that doesnt include a fortune spent.

LOVE this sign! Its in Medford, OK

It belongs to this restaurant! Greasy spoon, so of course the best food!

This is where we went! The Salt Flats by Jet Oklahoma

My little treasure I dug up. OK OK I have lots!

Pretty cool picture of her diggings

And Redneck Movie Theater courtesy of Shandra Hatfield. The movie was Gullivers Travels with Jack Black HI Larious!! 

Thursday, May 19, 2011

Where to begin:

Pictures will follow:
Got a call from Carlee on Saturday afternoon, she was at Waynoka with her dad 4 Wheeling. Yes you guessed it. A tree looked a little too close coming head on and she bailed off her 4 Wheeler and was complaining about her right arm, hand and wrist. I knew I had a two hour time frame so I gathered her insurance info and her indian card preparing to head out the door. Then the second call came that her dads mom "Nanny" as we call her had a heart attack and was being Life Flighted to Wesley. Shandra drove me and helped me keep my stuffs together as we got updates and got to the hospital and waited.
Sunday they took the tube out of Nannys throat and she began to talk. Thank Goodness
Monday I took Carlee to Newkirk to the doctor and they gave us a splint and sent us on to Ponca City Hospital for Xrays. It was obvious there was a break but we had to wait for a radiologist to read them. By Monday at 5pm we got no call. Carlee had 8th grade awards so we went to that.
Tuesday the call came but the Kaw doctor was out of town so Jane Kaufman scheduled us for 3:15 and Carlee is now sporting a purple cast. UGH!

Sunday, April 24, 2011

Its True

I have dirt under my finger nails and toenails and I am fine with that. After another 4 to 5 hours the transformation of the front dirt pile is in progress. Now the question is whether I can fit a porch swing on there and if the porch can hold me.

XOXO

Sunday, April 17, 2011

So a little bit of dirt digging


The last two weekends I have been cleaning out flower/plant beds and planting pots. My friend Flower Kathy Johnson not to be confused with Scrapbook Kathy Johnson has a greenhouse out east of Winfield called Flying Begonias. So last weekend and this weekend I have been planting flowers and herbs and some veggies. The fun veggies like Cucumbers and 3 different kinds of peppers.



This is my lettuce plant my mother in law gave us. Yes its just like Spinach Leaf Lettuce and yummy! Raspberry Vinegrette and Sweet Vidalia Onion Dressings are my favorite.

This pot contains Parsley and Cilantro.

This one contains Lemon Leaf Basil and regular basil along with some Thyme. (Cant grow enough of that lol)

This has a Misquito Shoo plant and some Zinnas

This is my cucumber teepee which was made out of cane to help them grow big and tall. There is the Diva Cucumber and the Taste of Asia Cucumber.
 I also have 3 different kinds of peppers in here: We have your basic Jalepeno; Hungarian Hot Banana Pepper and Red Beauty Sweet Pepper.

WHEW Time to rest.

XOXO

Tuesday, April 05, 2011

OH Hello There...

I am still breathing. And I have NOTHING for the next two months on my schedule;agenda;mom agenda; refrigerator agenda;  phone agenda NADA!!

So I will be here to up date on Crop Camp; Organizing etc. But after working a 12 hour day I need to do a load of laundry and sleepy sleepy

OH Hello There...

I am still breathing. And I have NOTHING for the next two months on my schedule;agenda;mom agenda; refrigerator agenda;  phone agenda NADA!!

So I will be here to up date on Crop Camp; Organizing etc. But after working a 12 hour day I need to do a load of laundry and sleepy sleepy

Sunday, February 27, 2011

Time goes on..

Sometimes with us sometimes without us.

Had an amazing day teaching 10 wonderful ladies who I am sure at some point during the day, whether it was in the begining or in the middle questioned why the heck they paid for some crazy girl to tell them to dump out all their scrapbooking supplies; categorize them; purge; assign and containerize.

I taught yesterday in Andover at my favorite store Scrap Funattic and it was a great day to stay inside and organize no doubt. I know we all become so overwhelmed by daily life and I myself struggle sometimes too with the fact that I teach organization but some days in my house it doesnt seem that way.

TO DO lists are my life! We discussed yesterday about a "Fancy Special" my new favorite word from Mrs.Judy Kruse that we had sections. One for PICTURES TO BE PRINTED and one for "LAYOUTS TO DO" that way we are never confused about what is going on in the world of Scrapbooking. Why stay organized in that world? Because we scrapbook to enjoy and have fun not to be stressed; and just like our house we have to have a little jump start or a discipline or a sketch to begin.

For me being able to check mark off something gives me the sense of accomplishment and when I feel like I didnt have a productive day I can just go to this list and see that even if it was one or two things it was completed and that is ok.

Ladies remember you are your own judge; your scrapbooks are the way you like and noone can judge you on your pages except yourself. If you like it that is ALL THAT MATTERS.

Please have a wonderful day and week. In 9 days I will be 34 so I am sure there will be some birthday fun to share.

XOXO

Wednesday, February 09, 2011

Oh the places I have been

Well 1st I must share this lovely video of myself doing my version of Baby Got Back Alicia Got Back. Just click that linky and you will be entertained and either be really glad to know me or disown me what ever you wish.
As you can see from the lovely video Crop A Ganza was a blast and a much needed get away for so many of us.

I began my Monday with lots of work and lack of sleep. Going to work at 6am Tuesday to get blood draws done before an 8am meeting then training today OMG 4 hours and 6 cups of coffee got me thru it. Then Training from 8-10am tomorrow then dental, then dental all day Friday. Then Carlee will be getting Bieber fever at the movies while I third wheel it with Dave and Shandra for a movie while our girls scream over the Beiber.

I thought sleep catch up would be Saturday but OH SO WRONG was I there will be a 10am softball practice in Ark City for Carlee. Shandra and I will be doing a little looking in Ark City but I cannot delve that lets just say there could be a change coming in the Crop Camp front. And it isnt the type that comes with 8 inches of flipping snow!!

Tshirts for Spring Crop Camp should be found here http://www.cropcamp.com/ soon! Be watching

XOXOXO

Sunday, February 06, 2011

Scrapbook Weekend Retreat:Please Read Open Spots-Very Cheap

I will update you with wonderful pictures and maybe the You Tube Video that exists of me later on in the week but for now please check this out. My sister in law Traci is hosting a scrapbooking retreat weekend I will be attending as well; please see info below:

I'VE BOOKED A 2-NIGHT STAY OVER IN WELLINGTON, AT THE
SLATE CREEK LODGE, FOR MARCH 18-20. IT'S A HUGE HOUSE

WITH ROOM FOR 12 TO SLEEP. I'VE BEEN THERE BEFORE AND

IT'S VERY NICE. WE TAKE OUR OWN FOOD AND TAKE TURNS

PREPARING MEALS FOR THE GROUP. TEACHERS, WE HAVE THAT

FRIDAY THE 18TH AS A RECORD/REPORT DAY AND WE CAN GET

OUR SPRING BREAK OFF TO A GOOD START WITH THIS WEEKEND

OF SCRAPBOOKING. WE CAN CHECK IN AT 4:00 AND WE HAVE TO

BE OUT BY SUNDAY AT NOON. WE COULD ALL CARAVAN OVER SO

YOU COULD FOLLOW ME IF YOU WANT.



PRICE IS $60 PER PERSON, FOR THE WHOLE WEEKEND.

IF YOU'D LIKE TO GO, PLEASE GET ME HALF OF THE MONEY NOW,

($30), TO HOLD YOUR PLACE. YOU CAN GIVE ME THE REST LATER.

I WILL COME UP WITH A SCHEDULE OF MEAL PREPS AND SEND OUT

LATER, AS WELL AS THE ITEMS YOU NEED TO BRING.

IF YOU KNOW OF ANYONE ELSE THAT COULD BE INTERESTED, LET

ME KNOW AND I WILL EMAIL OR CALL THEM.

I HOPE YOU ALL CAN COME. THE VIEW IS WONDERFUL, OVERLOOKING

THE POND, AND THE COMPANY WOULD BE EVEN BETTER!


PLEASE CONTACT TRACI MCNUTT AT 620-221-9041 OR traci_mcnutt@usd465.com

Wednesday, January 26, 2011

To My Sweet Daughter

Yes, its true I am old enough to give birth to a soon to be 14 year old. Please no applause needed LOL Anyways Miss Carlee will turn 14 at 4:41 PM tomorrow. I will be taking her lunch and then we are going to dinner. After that Danelle and Laura and 40 some other people will be attending the Coupon 101 class at the Rec. I gotta afford her expensive taste somehow! GEESH!

Yep theres just a few. Excuse me while I go to cry XOXO


Sunday, January 23, 2011

Journaling Time!

Had a GREAT 4 hours at Shandra's house helping her organize her scrapbook stuff. Is she on restrictions from buying certain items HECK YA!! Ladies her garage sale pile was growing and growing!

Will have pics of Carlee's birthday as soon as I figure out where she stored them!

Here is some journaling..I am doing a bit here and there so I can reflect so keep checking back and post that you read this.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 16

1. List 10 rules you have broken. Why did you break them? Were there any negative consequences? positive consequences? 
Need time on this one.

2. Think of the place that you consider to be home, even if you don't live there anymore. Why is that place "home"?
My parents house. No matter what its just a safety; relaxing place for me 


3. What experience have you had that inspired you the most?
Surviving a divorce and never thinking I understood LOVE but I was blessed.
Breaking my elbow; pretty humbling when EVERYONE has to help you do little things like, pee, bathe, learning to do things with your hand that wasnt the one you were dominant with.
=========================================================================

MONDAY, JANUARY 17

In honor of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, here are today's prompts:






1. "Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter."






Write about a time that you did not remain silent about something that mattered.






2. "Everybody can be great...because anybody can serve. You don't have to have a college degree to serve. You don't have to make your subject and verb agree to serve. You only need a heart full of grace. A soul generated by love."






Write about a time you served someone. A time when you felt your soul "generated by love."






3. "I have a dream that one day... little black boys and black girls will be able to join hands with little white boys and white girls as sisters and brothers.






Do you remember being aware of race when you were a child? Did you have friends of another race? If not, do you remember the first time you did?






=========================================================================






TUESDAY, JANUARY 18






Today's theme is "fun". Since it's icy and cold and awful outside my window I could use some fun.






1. In which season do you have the most fun? Summer Write about some things you do for fun, and the people you do them with.






2. Describe a time you had fun with a child. Was the child older or younger? Do you think children are more fun when they are younger or when they are older?






3. Do you play video games? NO!
Do you play any MMORPGs? If so, why do you like them? What appeals to you about the "society" of gaming? If you play an MMORPG, do you have a "family" in the game?






=========================================================================






WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 19






Since I'm still wanting to escape from the icy winter conditions we have here, today's theme is "escape" and "travel."






1. What are some of the oddest things you've ever eaten? What were the circumstances? Where were you? Who was with you?






2. Write about the most exotic place you've visited. Remember the weather, the smells, the sounds...Is there one event from that trip that stands out above all others?






3. If money were no object where would you go on your dream vacation? Would you go alone? If not, who would go with you? Why is this the dream vacation? What is it about this place that draws you there?






=========================================================================






THURSDAY, JANUARY 20






Today's theme is "people."






1. If you could have dinner with someone currently alive who would that be? Why did you chose this person?






2. Write about someone you believe is a true hero. Why do you feel that way? Does this person fit into the "traditional" definition of "hero" or is it something else?






3. Think back on the past five years. Who has helped you grow the most? Define "grow" how you want -- emotionally, spiritually, professionally...






=========================================================================






FRIDAY, JANUARY 21


No particular theme today since I have to go to work early. I took these from Journal Prompts






1. Write about what someone would see in your closet right now. [this one jumped out at me because I started cleaning my closet yesterday... oy!]
Clothes; shoes; purses; pedicure stuffs and boxes with treasures







2. What personality types drive you crazy? Why do you think they do?






3. Name five moments in your life so far that you believe you will remember happily in your old age.






=========================================================================






SATURDAY, JANUARY 22






1. Are you similar or different to the person you were ten years ago.






2. This week was _________________. Why?






3. List 20 things you cherish about your best friend/partner/spouse.



Source is the same as yesterday

Sunday, January 16, 2011

A week of journaling all today..just for me and you too!

Yesterday and today I completed ALOT of my "ToDo" list. If I didnt make a list I wouldnt get anything done. It reminds me and encourages me especially when I am able to mark off things off the list so thats beneficial to my well being.

Today or really this evening I helped Kathy pack 13 page kits for Crop A Ganza and this was done in less than two hours ladies. So really it IS possible!

So on to the WHOLE week of journaling prompts because I just didnt get to them I guess.

Monday, January 10


*Am I happy with my job, life, and situation? Yes to all 3 What parts are good?Love my job, but its frustrating, I have to use the answer "Im not a Nurse" ALOT! What parts are bad? I wish my husband could be pain free and happy and active its quite frustrating to be so active alone.

* What are you thankful for?  My family and my job. So many people have lost jobs; marriages falling apart around me. I am just trying to hold on.

*When have you realized you were really wrong in your judgment about someone?  I trusted someone to be really genuine about our friendship when you realize its only a useful relationship when they need something. So over that, you should only appreciate your friends.

Tuesday, January 11

*What are you pessimistic about? 
People being able to heal. Even working in the healthcare field I want to be able to make my loved ones better.

*Make a list of five ways you've changed in the last five years. 

1) Im happier going to work everyday
2) I feel I have more time for my family
3) I get the chance to learn every day and Im learning to be a good listener and less an automatic opinionator.
4)More open to change but less travel, and sleep more
5) I read alot more than I ever did

What changes do you wish to make in the next five years?
1) 
I want to learn to coupon and save money which is a neccessity for us right now
2) I want to get more active as far as walking or biking
3) Journal more, I have 4 years left with Carlee I wanna remember it all
4) Get Ryan surgery and on the road to healing
5)Make the changes in my house that have been on my TODO list for a while

*When's the last time you made a new friend?  
Last weekend when I taught. Several Actually!

Wednesday, January 12

*What is your earliest memory?
Me and my Big Wheel at our house in Larned. Why has it stayed with you? That was before my parents seperated (they remarried later) and we were all outside and me and my Mickey Mouse Big Wheel were haulin and peelin concrete.

*What is the most frustrating part of who you are?  
My Hair, not straight, not curly just all crazy.

*What are your simple pleasures?  
Hot bath and a good book
~
Thursday, January 13 


*What are the last 10 books you've read?  
Oh wow so many, Loving Frank, Oh wow let me add to this later.

*What are some adjectives that describe you?  
Organized, high strung, energetic

*Did you have a favorite aunt or uncle?  
Yes, my Aunt Becky

Friday, January 14 


* The people that bring out the best in me are: 
My scrapbook friends, I can laugh and snort and wear my jammies and not wear makeup and there is no judging its just all fun.

*The greatest lesson that I have taught someone else is... WOW
um I dont know

*Things that I hope are better next year are... 
My father in laws health, My husbands health, The family business.

Saturday, January 15
*10 ways that I can help someone else are...  

1) Be a good listener
2) Help only when asked
3) give and opinion only when asked
4) encourage them to be strong
5) let them know they are valuable to me
6) Tell them I love them
7) tell them what they mean to me
8) let them know they are appreciated
9) never take advantage of them
10) be a backbone when they cant


*Describe yourself physically and emotionally - what makes you who you are in these areas?
Physically I would like to say strong but not bench pressure. Emotionally I try to be strong but get frustrated and hold things in because I dont like to upset people
 


So thats it. Alot to read and fill free to fill in anything that I missed if you wish. I would love to hear from my friends.

XOXO

Sunday, January 09, 2011

Journaling And Reflection

So Yes yesterday was amazing and fun and so inspiring. Even as I am teaching organization getting to brainstorm about new ways to organize and see other peoples ways are just so motivating. As they are writing TO DO lists I myself am to!
I met 11 new ladies and hope to continue to keep in contact and scrapbook with them. Oh and Ladies. I have your names, those who are going to Crop A Ganza I will be there. I will find your seat. I will check in on you. LOL Scary Stuff HUH?

Journaling Prompts from the week are below, if you are interested please join in and linky me. You can see the original post here http://www.twopeasinabucket.com/mb.asp?cmd=display&thread_id=3057732


*The greatest lesson that I have taught someone else is...
Today after yesterday I would say to organize; do a little something nice for someone and dont expect payback; hope they pay it forward.



*When I think about my interests, talents, gifts and passions I know that I am...
Reading for my sanity; scrapbooking to preserve memories so they dont get lost; making people laugh because we all need it; always willing to learn. I know that I am on this earth for a reason and I may not know that reason until the day I leave but everyone is giving a purpose and I hope I am filling that purpose.


*Write a letter of appreciation to someone special:
This will be done private I am sure you understand

XOXO

Saturday, January 08, 2011

OH WOW Can I just say amazing!!

Today was the first organizational class I have taught it over 3 years! 3 Years Ladies but it was OH MY WOW. I will talk and chat tomorrow, but now its bed and bath time :) ok and just a little organizing with some new product :)

Sunday, January 02, 2011

1-2-11 Lets Hope

I thought it best I go ahead and try to get this done now. I plan to get my meals planned for the week and head to the grocery store which requires putting clothes on and not my penguin suit robe as my family calls it so here goes.

*Within the next 3 months, I plan to...

Be less flustered each time I come home after a 12 hour day to a messy kitchen. Its always gonna be there I need to accept the things that bother me dont always bother other people.

*The thing I wish other people would get about me is...
I need quiet to think. When I ask for SHUSH time I am not mad there is enough kaos going on in my head please do not add to it.

*Describe yourself spiritually
This is something I am working on now with the help of a friend so I really cannot answer this.
 
xoxox

Saturday, January 01, 2011

1-1-11 Its Even Harder To Write

So I am going to to try this journaling thing that Pink Mocha has on Two Peas here is the link  http://www.twopeasinabucket.com/mb.asp?cmd=display&thread_id=3055672 so here are todays prompts you can pick 1 or 3 so lets try this:

I plan to accomplish the following three things this year... 
1) Plan all my meals every week to cut down on expenses and be better with coupons
2)Document more things in Pictures or Journaling
3)Learn to blog from my Nook and not get frustrated
*Five years from now I plan to be....
1)Not crying every day because Carlee will be in college (note to self; find another pet to keep Blue and I occupied and not make Ryan crazy.


*Ten memories from the past year are....
1)Taking Carlee to her first concert
2)Taking and completing my phlebotomy course and surviving 40 hour work weeks plus clinicals
3)Wondering why with all the medical technology my father in law cannot get better
4)Seeing all my family together in October including my dads side. This year I believe we got to see everyone
5)My Youngest couison and his girlfriend have been together 10 years and just got engaged on Christmas Day.

more to come...