Oh I almost forgot!!!
Last weeks Tropical Storm Irene had some benefits!!! I got to spend part of the afternoon with the amazing Katie Kingsbury! she taught me how to make my own fruit fly traps! It has been a crazy year for them and those little traps you buy are expensive so here are the details to make your own fruit fly traps CHEAP!!!!
I used a small wine glass (I am thinking this will lure the little pests even more!!!)
fill it 1/3 full of Apple Cider Vinegar... Katie says to microwave it a few seconds, it is suppose to make the cider sweeter. Cover glass with clear plastic wrap and poke 2 holes in the top.
I am on day 3 of my new trap and can not believe how many flies it has trapped!!! LOVE IT!! Thanks Katie!
Monday, September 5, 2011
Just in case anyone happens to stumble across this page!!
I wouldn't be surprised if this blog goes unread... I haven't checked in in ages. I am happy to say I am still living the frugal life style! I continue to make my own laundry detergent, it is cheap, lasts a very very long time and it works great! If you missed it or I just plane forgot to give the recipe here it is:
1 box 20 Mule Team Borax
1 Box Arm & Hammer Washing Soda
1 bar Fels-Naptha laundry soap grated fine
Mix contents together and call it good.... I also like to go to the dollar store and pick up a container of their Oxy clean knock off and add that to the detergent. The scoop that comes with the Oxy is a perfect size to use for your measure spoon. You do not need more than that! It is a fantastic detergent, no perfumes or other unwanted "things" but has a fresh scent to it!!!
I do continue to make my own granola... I Love it! and recently I have been trying to master the life of a crazy couponer.... that takes some lessons from the experienced I must say! but I did set up my coupon binder which if for nothing else I have easy access to my well organized coupons now! It makes a difference!
Since my last post we have welcomed another beautiful little Grandson into our family! Oh what amazing Joy to be a Grandparent!!!! We finally got to meet Liam the end of June when our Son brought his family back east for a very short busy week.. yes it went way to fast and they had to spread themselves pretty thin. Looking forward to seeing our son again next month as he is coming back to shoot a friends wedding! Our youngest Son has moved out into his own place, it is bitter sweet, I am glad to see him spread his wings and fly... and it isn't so bad having an empty nest!
I am so glad I get to see him at the gym on a regular basis!
Ok that just about catches you up! try the laundry detergent!!!! until i find my way back here again!!!!!
1 box 20 Mule Team Borax
1 Box Arm & Hammer Washing Soda
1 bar Fels-Naptha laundry soap grated fine
Mix contents together and call it good.... I also like to go to the dollar store and pick up a container of their Oxy clean knock off and add that to the detergent. The scoop that comes with the Oxy is a perfect size to use for your measure spoon. You do not need more than that! It is a fantastic detergent, no perfumes or other unwanted "things" but has a fresh scent to it!!!
I do continue to make my own granola... I Love it! and recently I have been trying to master the life of a crazy couponer.... that takes some lessons from the experienced I must say! but I did set up my coupon binder which if for nothing else I have easy access to my well organized coupons now! It makes a difference!
Since my last post we have welcomed another beautiful little Grandson into our family! Oh what amazing Joy to be a Grandparent!!!! We finally got to meet Liam the end of June when our Son brought his family back east for a very short busy week.. yes it went way to fast and they had to spread themselves pretty thin. Looking forward to seeing our son again next month as he is coming back to shoot a friends wedding! Our youngest Son has moved out into his own place, it is bitter sweet, I am glad to see him spread his wings and fly... and it isn't so bad having an empty nest!
I am so glad I get to see him at the gym on a regular basis!
Ok that just about catches you up! try the laundry detergent!!!! until i find my way back here again!!!!!
Sunday, November 15, 2009
Women's Fall Retreat
I was more blessed than I imagined I would be. the First workshop I attended was titled Family Frugality and Stewardship! Nicki Shearer was VERY informative and gave a list of resources and tips so we wouldn't have to try to write everything down! She showed us how to make laundry detergent and shared things that work for her and her family. I have to say I walked out of there with my thinking changed! I planned a menu, made a list, printed coupons from and went to the grocery store. I purchased pot roast on sale for $1.89 a pound and came home and pulled out the grinder that I have NEVER used that came with my Kitchen Aid mixer and made my own hamburger! Not only was it cheaper BUT I have ground round that is lean because I trimmed the fat off my self and it is NOTHING more... if you know what I mean. One of my favorite things is granola in my yogurt for breakfast, It can be expensive soooooo today I made my own, not only was it cheaper but it is delicious. Nicki said she NEVER buys Chicken unless it is on sale! so that is exactly what I am going to do too. is Nicki's blog, check it out for some great info.
Homemade Granola
1/3 cup honey
1/4 cup maple syrup
1/3 cup canola oil
2 tablespoons water
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 cups rolled oats
1/4 cup of sesame seeds (I used flax and raw sunflower seeds
3/4 cup chopped nuts of your choice
3/4 cup shredded unsweetened coconut (I used sweetened because that is what I had)
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup cherries, chopped dried apricots or dried cranberries (or a combination)
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Prepare a high-sided cookie sheet or a lasagna pan with parchment paper, oil or butter.
Mix honey, maple syrup, oil, water, vanilla extract, cinnamon and salt in a bowl and set a side.
In a large bowl, combine the liquid mixture with the dry ingredients except for the dried fruit, and mix until everything is coated with the honey mixture. Spread the mixture evenly over the prepared baking sheet. Bake for about 30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes, until the granola is golden brown. Baking time will vary, depending on the depth of granola in the cookie sheet or pan.
After the baking is complete, add the dried fruit.
Allow to cool, store in jars
Makes about 6 cups
Homemade Granola
1/3 cup honey
1/4 cup maple syrup
1/3 cup canola oil
2 tablespoons water
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 cups rolled oats
1/4 cup of sesame seeds (I used flax and raw sunflower seeds
3/4 cup chopped nuts of your choice
3/4 cup shredded unsweetened coconut (I used sweetened because that is what I had)
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup cherries, chopped dried apricots or dried cranberries (or a combination)
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Prepare a high-sided cookie sheet or a lasagna pan with parchment paper, oil or butter.
Mix honey, maple syrup, oil, water, vanilla extract, cinnamon and salt in a bowl and set a side.
In a large bowl, combine the liquid mixture with the dry ingredients except for the dried fruit, and mix until everything is coated with the honey mixture. Spread the mixture evenly over the prepared baking sheet. Bake for about 30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes, until the granola is golden brown. Baking time will vary, depending on the depth of granola in the cookie sheet or pan.
After the baking is complete, add the dried fruit.
Allow to cool, store in jars
Makes about 6 cups
Thursday, August 13, 2009
August 13, 2009
I can not believe how fast the time flies....
As of this date we have finished "The Way Of Agape" at Thursday Bible Study, This book has profoundly effected each of us, well me personally. Thank YOU JESUS!
Last week we began a new Study called "Secrets of the Secret Place. Keys to Igniting Your Personal Time with God" by Bob Sorge So far we have read in Chapter 1 "The Secret of Saying "YES". The author says he us "absolutely convinced the power of heaven is unlocked on earth when we devote ourselves to the secret place of the Most High." (Psalm 91) He implores us to say YES to a daily fervent pursuit of Jesus in the Secret Place. We are encouraged to go to that secret place for renewal and refreshing, not the television. "Even attending a church service in the hope that the preacher's walk with God will infuse us with fresh energy for the journey." Sermons and teaching will edify us but they can never replace the carrying power we find when we sit at His feet and hear His word for ourselves" the author goes on to day that when we learn to dwell in the secret place of the Most High, we are positioning ourselves to discover the key to true kingdom fruitfulness! (page 5)
When you have spent time with the Most High, He will speak to you in a personal way that will be exactly what you need... not what you want mind you BUT He will grow you and bring you to exactly the place He wants you. The Scripture that I continue to get over and over is Prov 3:5 "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him and he will make your path straight"NIV
As of this date we have finished "The Way Of Agape" at Thursday Bible Study, This book has profoundly effected each of us, well me personally. Thank YOU JESUS!
Last week we began a new Study called "Secrets of the Secret Place. Keys to Igniting Your Personal Time with God" by Bob Sorge So far we have read in Chapter 1 "The Secret of Saying "YES". The author says he us "absolutely convinced the power of heaven is unlocked on earth when we devote ourselves to the secret place of the Most High." (Psalm 91) He implores us to say YES to a daily fervent pursuit of Jesus in the Secret Place. We are encouraged to go to that secret place for renewal and refreshing, not the television. "Even attending a church service in the hope that the preacher's walk with God will infuse us with fresh energy for the journey." Sermons and teaching will edify us but they can never replace the carrying power we find when we sit at His feet and hear His word for ourselves" the author goes on to day that when we learn to dwell in the secret place of the Most High, we are positioning ourselves to discover the key to true kingdom fruitfulness! (page 5)
When you have spent time with the Most High, He will speak to you in a personal way that will be exactly what you need... not what you want mind you BUT He will grow you and bring you to exactly the place He wants you. The Scripture that I continue to get over and over is Prov 3:5 "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him and he will make your path straight"NIV
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
It is SPRING!!!!!!
Praise the Lord Spring is here! It has been a long cold winter and I am great full for so many things, one being the wood stove we put in, they are so much work but I love wood heat, I would probably not say that if it was my only source of heat but we saved a fortune in Oil this heating season. Splitting, hauling and stacking wood has been an activity Jeff and I have done together, turns out he REALLY loves when I help with that! who would have guessed?
I talked to Terry Washburn last week, She is leading Women's Ministries in Nebraska!!! I say PRAISE THE LORD! They are also calling themselves the YAHWEH SISTERHOOD! Isn't that great?! Of course Mike was the one who came up with the name so we must share!!! I suggested Terry get "THE WAY OF AGAPE" for a bible study, we are in chapter 15 after a year+ but I think we go a chapter forward, two chapters back! This is deep deep stuff and I personally want to get God's Love deep inside of me so that it is not me you see but Jesus! I have a long way to go.
Many of you know I am a Grandmother now!!! WOOOO HOOOOO! I am so blessed by this little man! He is beautiful and happy and healthy and strong! My son and daughter In-law are really wonderful with him and it is so beautiful to watch them love on my Grandson! They are very good parents, I am so happy they had 3 good years of marriage before children entered their family, It is important to have that time of bonding together and becoming one before children enter. Please pray for them as they adjust to being parents and a family.
LOVE YOU ALL.
I talked to Terry Washburn last week, She is leading Women's Ministries in Nebraska!!! I say PRAISE THE LORD! They are also calling themselves the YAHWEH SISTERHOOD! Isn't that great?! Of course Mike was the one who came up with the name so we must share!!! I suggested Terry get "THE WAY OF AGAPE" for a bible study, we are in chapter 15 after a year+ but I think we go a chapter forward, two chapters back! This is deep deep stuff and I personally want to get God's Love deep inside of me so that it is not me you see but Jesus! I have a long way to go.
Many of you know I am a Grandmother now!!! WOOOO HOOOOO! I am so blessed by this little man! He is beautiful and happy and healthy and strong! My son and daughter In-law are really wonderful with him and it is so beautiful to watch them love on my Grandson! They are very good parents, I am so happy they had 3 good years of marriage before children entered their family, It is important to have that time of bonding together and becoming one before children enter. Please pray for them as they adjust to being parents and a family.
LOVE YOU ALL.
Friday, September 19, 2008
October 4th
Hi Ladies! Just would like you to make a note that there will be NO Women's Ministry meeting on the 4th due to the "Family Fun Fest". Lets be praying for the event, that we will really reach the community with LOVE! And that everyone in attendance and serving will have a great time.
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