I was making oatmeal today and decided that it would be a great thing to have flavored butter to put into it. Well, actually, when I make oatmeal, I put in a little cinnamon, nutmeg, and butter to liven up the taste. So, I decided to just combine my favorite flavors into a homemade butter. I always wanted to make homemade
Homemade Glass Cleaner
February 8, 2014 by 66 Comments
I ran out of Windex cleaner for the mirrors in the bathroom. I could run out quickly and get some but it’s cold and I hate to run an errand for only one or two items. So, I’m making a glass cleaner to clean the mirrors. Glass cleaner is not that expensive to purchase, but I found out that it’s not that expensive to make, either. Plus, when you’re in a pinch, you can easily make it at home with {Read More}
How To Make Homemade Gel Air Fresheners
January 13, 2014 by 44 Comments
During the summer, I made air freshener with baking soda, essential oil and sidewalk chalk (to color baking soda). So, I thought it was time to try and make the gel air fresheners. I’m on a mission to make everything homemade. This was a fairly easy DIY to make. You only need a couple of ingredients and it’s quite inexpensive. I used lemon essential oil to scent the gel air freshener. It has a wonderful
How to Make a Punch Ball Globe
December 19, 2013 by 9 Comments
Today, I’m showcasing one of my daughter’s homeschool projects. (For history buffs, Africa is upside down on the picture. Somebody glued it upside down. It was a little too late to tear off and glue again. My daughter said that it just means that Africa is going places in this world. Love it!) This is a simple project to make, but it does take awhile to finish it. It’s great if you’re teaching about continent
New Twist on Homemade Powdered Laundry Detergent
September 27, 2013 by 97 Comments
I finally got around to making the homemade powdered laundry detergent. On the internet, I’ve seen many recipes for making laundry detergent. As always, I try to put a different spin on whatever homemade product I’m attempting. So, instead of purchasing any additional items for this product, I used what I
My Top Five Homemade Cleaning Products!
September 21, 2013 by 33 Comments
Today, I’m cleaning the whole house. Just saying that made me tired. Then, I thought about all the homemade cleaning products that I’ve made so far. It made me realize that I’m on my way to having a guru of homemade products. I’ve set stuff up in the kitchen to try out a homemade powdered laundry detergent. However,
Using Washcloths As Homemade Dryer Sheets
August 24, 2013 by 40 Comments
My box of dryer sheets is almost empty. So, this was the perfect time to try and make some homemade dryer sheets. Anytime I try something new, I always try and use items that I have on hand at home. If I need to purchase something, then I try and get it from the Dollar Tree. That way, if it doesn’t come out right, at least I
How To Decorate and Reuse Glass Jars
August 16, 2013 by 29 Comments
I was visiting at my aunt’s house and saw a counter full of used glass jars. They were shaped perfectly and immediately my mind went to how I could possibly reuse them. My first thought was to make a decorative jar filled with flowers. My second thought was that I would paint the flowers with glow in the dark paint. Okay. I gave up
How to Make Homemade Air Fresheners
May 18, 2013 by 127 Comments
I am always trying to keep the house smelling nice and it is definitely not an easy task. The one place that I would like an ongoing nice scent is the closet, specifically my bedroom closet. It is a walk-in closet that seems to lose the scent that I place inside of it quite quickly. Replacing air fresheners on a regular basis can get quite expensive. So,
How To Make Homemade Dishwasher Detergent Cubes
April 10, 2013 by 143 Comments
I definitely enjoyed trying this! How neat! I must say that this is one of my How-To favorites. Why? Well, this one comes in really handy for me. We don’t use the dishwasher to wash dishes that often. I, or the kids, normally do them by hand. So, I don’t usually buy a lot of dishwasher detergent. (That’s an item that is quite expensive.) We have