The Benefits of Honey: A Remedy for Sore Throats, Wound Care and More

The Benefits of Honey: A Remedy for Sore Throats, Wound Care and More

Just Plain Baking Soda

It finally tried it, just plain baking soda. My hair is clean and it dried faster than normally and it stays in place better, but it feels a little rougher. It just isn't as soft and smooth and the Burt's Bees gets it. I try to comb my fingers through it and it feels like I forgot to brush it, even though I did just brush it. I do not like this. I think next time I try it I will just rub it into my scalp and avoid the ends. The ends are horrible, the hair closer to my scalp isn't too bad.
I will try again and let you know.
My hubby has been using just Baking soda and liking it. I am hoping to have him guest blog about his baking soda experience. Still not sure how to do that, but will work on it.
Thanks for reading you make my smile!

Would You Consider Installing a Wind Turbine in Your Backyard?

Would You Consider Installing a Wind Turbine in Your Backyard?

If I can talk my hubby into something like this, you may just see one in my yard some day. I wouldn't mind being paid back for extra energy. you would?

Laundry Time!

So, this great person I know posted a blog awhile ago about making your own laundry soap. At the time I read it I was thinking "This is awesome! I should try it!" But I never did. Until the beginning of November (I know my posting is behind, sorry!), I finally bought the ingredients, but they still sat a few weeks. I told myself it was to finish off what was left of my commercial soap, but truthfully, I don't think I was sure of taking that first step (we all know how well the first step with the homemade shampoo went). Finally, my hubby (Yes, my man) made the soap and started a load. PHEW! I didn't have to take that step.
It's a VERY easy recipe, that she got from a friend. Now I will share her unspkblejoy with you! Enjoy! She also has a recipe for fire starters! Something not everyone needs, but we do and it gets rid of our used dryer lint! In her post she give credit to her friend, projectjunky, for the recipe for laundry soap! So, Thank you unspklejoy and projectjunky!
The recipe is simple:  2:1:1 (Bar soap:Borax:Washing Soda) grate your bar of soap and mix! TA-DA!
The only thing I would say is Don't use "Ivory" it is a little greasy and leaves a waxy film on some fabrics (like my wool coat, my hubby should not have washed, but he was being HELPFUL! Thanks dntangerthbeard! I love you!), unspkblejoy uses "Kiss my Face" and seems to have no complaints!
Thanks you reading! you make me smile!

Easy Homemade Applesauce

So, I found out how incredibly easy it is to make Applesauce!

8 apples (I prefer whichever is cheaper, keeping in mind if you pick sour ones you will need to either add sugar or put in 4 sweet ones to 4 sour. This week Fareway has 4 varieties for sale $.68/lb. I will be out there tomorrow!)
1 cup of water (I start out with one and add a cup as I need it. I just don't want it to dry out and burn. Most of the time I end up using 2 to 3 cups, so apples are juicer)
You will want to peel, core and cut the apples into small bites. I believe the smaller the pieces to more quickly it gets done. Boil until mushy. I go between medium to high (only because I get impatient). This is the part that takes the LONGEST! (well, the cooling too) Then since my family prefers the store bought texture, I dump the contents of the pot (CAREFUL its hot, I have found it is a 2 person kind of job) into my blender and pulse a few times until I get the texture I want. Finally, I pour the applesauce into 2 canning jars (still hot, so it will vacuum seal itself) and place them into the fridge until cool.

And Poof! What has cost me nearly $2.00 in the store, might cost $1.00 (very Rough math, sorry!), but it isn't the savings that gets me, its that I know exactly what is in the jar when I am done. Apples and a little water; and once I have my own fruit producing apple trees, it will be even better!