For my first Frugal Friday, I thought I'd share the recipe that I use for fabric softener. In the past I have used vinegar, which works well. I hang my laundry on the line, year round, so some the jeans can get a little stiff. But with this recipe, they come off the line softer. Now, not as soft as out of the dryer, but softer than with just the … [Continue]
I Want to Read This Book!
Crystal at Biblical Womanhood is giving away 10 copies of a new book called Passionate Housewifes:Desperate for God This sounds like a great book, and I would really like to read it. Visit Biblical Womanhood to read about it. … [Continue]
They really listen!
I usually buy butter instead of margarine, for health reasons mostly, but it does taste better. I bought some margarine last night, for the second week in a row, trying to cut expenses. Calen read the box this morning and announced to me "Just so you know, I'm NOT eating margarine anymore. It has transfat in it, and I DON'T eat transfat." Ab pipes … [Continue]
pending?
mom - How's your school work coming?son - math done, english done, science pending.pending? And just when I thought I'd heard it all! … [Continue]
Hairy
I had to give the 2 boys haircuts today. They were loooooong overdue. I always end covered in hair, so I tend to put it off as long as I can. I'm the one that needs the cape! The clippers were acting up, so it took like twice as long as normal. Well, maybe the length of their hair contributed to that. And poor, poor Zach! He obviously is in need of … [Continue]
Incredibly Blessed…
mom - You guys must think it's your job to drive me insane.daughter - Yes, it's our God given job!mom- NO! Children are supposed to be a blessing!daughter - Maybe being insane is being blessed.In that case, I'm Incredibly Blessed! … [Continue]
Think Pink!
In honor of October being Breast Cancer Awareness Month, 5 Minutes for Mom is giving away a pink Dyson vacuum! So head on over to and enter! … [Continue]
