Monday, November 17, 2008

~Homemade Laundry Soap~


Friday I made my second batch of Homemade Laundry Soap. My first batch was a success. My husband was extremely skeptical & even I had my reservations but I knew people who had made it & were very happy with the results. It seems to clean our clothing just as well if not better than what I had been using previously which was either ALL Free & Clear or Arm & Hammer Sensitive. This is the recipe I followed but my cousin Wildwood Mama has a wonderful tutorial as well. I used Dove soap which was not my first choice but that is what I had & I was desperate. But it worked! It is extremely easy to make too! Next time I want to use Dr. Bronner's Castile Bar Soap in Lavender. I love the smell of Lavender & have always wanted my laundry to smell of it! I am very sensitive to scents & most scents if they are not from essential oils are way too much for me. I usually use Dr. Bronner's Lavender liquid soap to bathe with & love it but have been out for a while. I haven't had a chance to go to the Health Food Store. I recommend making it because it will save you money & it's better for you & the environment!

Weekly Menu Plan


I'm going to try to follow my dear cousin's lead & post my weekly menu plan. It's not complete but here's what I have so far...

Sunday~Pork Loin Chops, Baked Acorn Squash, Salad

Monday~Roast Chicken, Baked Sweet Potatoes, Sauteed Kale

Tuesday~(Left-overs made over a little)Chicken & Gravy, Mashed Sweet Potatoes, Salad

Wednesday~Butter Peas, Rice, Salad (make chicken broth from chicken carcass to flavor peas)

Thurday~Left-Overs

Friday & Saturday~Who Knows???

Just wanted to say that when I cook I try to make enough for at least 2 meals. We don't mind eating the same thing 2 nights in a row. My sister & her husband hate left-overs though. So to each their own, but it makes things a little easier on me.

Autumn Greetings....


I cannot believe it is already the middle of November! Next week is Thanksgiving! Where has Autumn gone? We've had a busy season working on house projects, cleaning & organizing. I'm happy to say one of our biggest projects is done! We have the front porch done finally! This isn't any front porch it's truly a verandah. It was a huge project.
After some rainy & windy days this past weekend most of the leaves have fallen, leaving bare branches. So sad...I've really enjoyed the beautiful colors though. Only wish we made a trip to the mountains a week or so ago to see the leaves at their peak! Now on to raking & piling the leaves this week.

Sunday, November 16, 2008

Which Austen Heroine Are You?

I am Elizabeth Bennet!


Take the Quiz here!



Not sure that my personality is that of Miss Bennet but she is my favorite Austen heroine...