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!!!!!
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