All-Purpose Disinfectant

January 26th, 2010

Here is a great recipe for a disinfectant spray that can be used for anything from cutting boards to toilets.

2 c. water

2 or 3 drops natural soap

12-15 drops of tea tree essential oil

12-15 drops of lavender essential oil

Mix the ingredients in a bottle and spray away!

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Inexpensive Picture Wall

January 12th, 2010

I am in love with this picture wall.  I actually showed my mother one similar to this one and said, “Someday I will have that in my house!”  Well, my three kids are there, my family is there, my idea is there, but that  is NOT my wall.  The beauty about my mom is that she actually follows through with the ideas she gets.  Me. . .Not-so-much. 

I wanted to post this, not only because it looks so darn fabulous, but also because it is a really inexpensive way to fill up a blank wall. 

The frames are available at IKEA for only $2.99 for a set of 2 9×9 frames.  

Then, all you have to do is  print some pictures that you love.  I sent these to Costco.  Since the frames were 9×9, and they didn’t print 9×9 photos, I simply put a 3 inch border around the picture and had them printed 12×12 then cut the border off.  The prints were only $2.99 as well. 

I really LOVE this idea, and I can’t wait to get one up in my own house, that is if I ever follow through:)

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Sew Cheap!

January 4th, 2010

I made this skirt for my little girl for less than $0.75!  For a full tutorial on how to make one of your own, click here!

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