Bleach , Say good-bye to bacteria

                                              When i was out the other day I found a great little book about bleach. It contains all kinds of neat thing you can do with bleach. Here are some of the things I've tried and it really works!

Around the Kitchen:

Garlic and onion odors on your counter tops respond to a solution of 1 tablespoon Bleach and 1 cup of water. Wash the surface, the let set for 5 minutes. Rinse well.

Banish stains on wooden cutting boards and butcher block counter tops with bleach. Soak a white dishcloth, lay over the spots then wait 10 to 15 minutes. Rinse thoroughly with a clean damp dishcloth.

Sinks and Drains:

Remove odors from your garbage disposal by pouring bleach down the drain. Then run hot water for 2 minutes.

Porcelain sinks, use a spray bottle with bleach spray the stained area and let sit for 10 minutes, then rinse clean.


Battling the Bathroom:

Grout grime, Combine the Following in a bucket. 2 cups Bleach, 3 cups Isopropyl Rubbing Alcohol, 1/2 cup Pine sol cleaner, and 1 quart water, Pour the mixture into a spray bottle. Spray surface and wipe clean.

Clean your Toilet, pour 1/4 cup of bleach into the bowl let set for awhile then flush all grime and stains will be gone.

Floors:

Clean and deodorize smelly mops by using a bucket filled with water and 3/4 cups bleach.

Cleaning your carpet, you can use your carpet cleaner filled with hot water and 1/2 cup bleach to remove stains and take out pet smell. ( Only use on light colored carpets such as white , tan, so on).

MAKING YOUR OWN SALTS,SEASONINGS AND SPICES

NO SALT, SALT
A simple mixture packed with alot of flavor!

5tsp. onion powder
1tbsp. garlic powder
1tbsp. dry mustard
1tbsp. paprika
1tsp. powdered thyme
1/2 white pepper
1/2 finely ground celery seed ( optional)

Mix all ingredients together and pour into an air tight container. Store in a cool dry place. Use instead of salt.
Yields about 1/4cup

SALT SUBSTITUTE
A quickly made recipe using simple ingredients most people have on their pantry shelves.

4tsp onion powder
4tsp. garlic powder
2 tsp. paprika
1 tsp white pepper

Mix all ingredients and pour into container. Use in place of salt.
Yields, about 1/4 cup

ITALIAN SEASONING
Never run out again!

2tbsp. dried basil
2tbsp dried Marjoram
2tbsp. Oregano
1 1/2 tsp. ground sage

Combine all ingredients and store in container.
Yields about 1/4 cup

POULTRY SEASONING
This can also be used in your homemade stuffing...

2tbsp. Lemon pepper or black pepper
1 tsp. nutmeg
4 tbsp. Dried parsley (crushed)
4tbsp. Sage
4tbsp. Thyme
2tbsp. Ground Marjoram
2tbsp. Rosemary
2tbsp. Savory

Blend all ingredients together. Store in air tight container.
Yields, 1 1/4 cup.

Getting Ready For Summer

SUMMER TIME IS COMING!!!!

Well it's that time of the year, spring and summer is in the air. I've been very busy getting things together. Planting my Container Garden , putting patio furniture together and set up.

I've also done a couple of projects. The first one is a patio fountain & the second one is a oil Lamp for my outdoor table. Here are some photo's of what I've been up to the last few days.

My new patio furniture. Cost $64.00 at Freds, Compared to Walmart $189.00 just for the Table and 2 chairs. I got a great deal on this set. Flower and Soil was $22.64.



Fountain cost $35.99, I got the Pot at walmart for $26.00 and the water pump from Ebay for $9.99.

Oil lamp for the table. I took an old bottle and got the Flint from ebay. I used craft paint for glass. then painted a big star and dots in Red, White, Blue. Cost $6.99

Total Cost of everything $129.62, I got way more for my buck!

Pamper Your Pets

Loving your Pets is a fulltime Job but sooo worth it

I have been wanting to post about pampering yours pets for awhile now. I've done alot of research about this and found some great thing that you can do for your pets.
As we all know our pets are like our children. My husband and I only give the best to our pets. They are our babies and we love them very much but they do cost money, So I have found some great ways that you can still give them the best and save money at the same time.

Treats: Dogs

Popsicle Treats

Take your Dogs flavor snack, one Ice Tray, and Water.
fill the ice tray with water drop the treat in it and freeze. These are perfect on those hot days and the dogs just love them.
It's is also alot of fun watching them chase it around to lick the treat out of it. It's play time and snack time !!!

Treats: Cats

Kitty Tuna Treats

1/2 cup chicken broth
2 oz plain yogurt
7 oz con of tuna fish ( with water)
1 to 2 slices of whole wheat bread ( crumbled)

put broth into small bowl. Add bread crumbs and yogurt , stir until all liquid is absorbed. Drain water  from water from tuna. then add tuna to mixture stir until smooth. If too soft add more bread. Put in a sealed container and refrigerator for a few hours until firm. Cut into squares .
My Cats love these treats and they are very healthy for them.



Minor First Aid For Your Pets: Dogs and Cats

Ear Mites
50/50 blend of apple cider vinegar and water
oil from a Vitamin E capsule

Wipe for pets ears with the vinegar/water mixer. this will repel the ear mites. then rub oil from capsule in your pets ear this will promote healing of any sores or scratches.


Yeast Infection In The Ears
Human Vaginal yeast infection cream
Cotton swabs

You can get this from your Vet. but it can be costly. mt Vet. told me you buy reg. yeast infection cream and put a small amount onto a cotton swab, rub into your pets ear. this will clear it up in no time.


Teeth Care: Dogs and Cats

Pet Toothpaste
1 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. milk of magnesia

You have to make this recipe up every time you use it but with only 2 ingredients it cheap to make and works great.

Sadie will be 7 years old in may 2012...

Festiss will be 2 years old November 2012...

Lil Piss just turn 2 years this march 2012...

Crocket is 7 months old and a handful..

Here are our pampered Pets!!! We love them so......

Home made Household Cleaning Recipes....

I have tried alot of store brand cleaning items that can be very expensive. Of course I always use my coupons to purchase them and sometimes I even get them for free.

But do they work as good as they say they do. Well some do and some don't.

Oven cleaners for example I haven't found an oven cleaner yet that works as good as this homemade recipe does.

OVEN CLEANER
2 Cup warm water
1/2 cup Baking soda
2 tbsp. Liquid Detergent( dish soap)
2tbsp. Borax
1 16-ounce spray bottle

Pour soap, Baking soda, Borax, and warm water into spray bottle, Shake until everything is dissolved. Spray stove top and oven . Let sit for 30 minutes. Dip scrub pad in Baking soda and scrub surface then wipe clean with damp Rag.


SCOURING POWDER
1 Cup Baking Soda
1 Cup Borax
1 Cup Salt
1 Clean 32-ounce plastic container with cover

Combine all ingredients in the container and mix well. Close the container tightly to store.
To clean a stained surface, sprinkle some of the powder onto a damp sponge or directly onto surface to be cleaned. Scour,rinse and dry.

These are my favorite Cleaners for my oven and counter tops. They work so much better then the store brands.

SPRING/ EASTER WREATH

This was really fun to make and it didn't cost much at all to do. I have always made my wreaths for our front door. It is cheaper and I feel mine have alot more on them then the ones they sale in stores
Here is photo's of the process of making my Spring wreath.

 

Spring Cleaning, It's Getting To Be That Time Again

                                                           It's getting to be that time of the year, When the tree's starting blooming and the birds are singing. But your home has been sleeping  through the winter months just like a bear in a cave. Well ladies it's time to wake up and bring life back to it. Yes! that means SPRING CLEANING time...

First make a to do list, List items that need to be done by Rooms, (Kitchen, Livingroom,etc....)

I am listing all the things you will need to help you with your Cleaning:

Cleaning Products to have on hand:
All purpose Cleaner ( Recipe is listed on my blog)
Floor cleaner
Bathroom Cleaner( Recipe is listed on my blog)
Furniture Polish
Cleaning Pads
Scouring powders( Baking soda & Salt mix together works great)
Window Cleaner( Recipe is on my Blog)
Dishwashing Soap
Rug or Carpet Cleaner
Upholstery Cleaner
Bleach
Vinegar
ammonia
Baking Soda
Home Made Febreeze / store brand


Cleaning Tools to have on hand:
Rubber gloves
Vacuum Cleaner with attachments
Dust Cloth
Feather duster/ or swiffer duster
Paper towels
Bucket
Rags
Broom & dust pan
Mop
Floor polisher 0r shampoo carpet cleaner
Storage Containers for winter items

One thing to remember do not wear yourself out, This is a task that should be for the whole family.
Of course you leave alone or if your husband is away like mine, Your pretty much on your own. So start with your to do list and pace yourself it is not something that has to be done in one day. I usually pick a weekend to do everything. I always do my everyday cleaning first so I don't have to worry about it when I'm spring cleaning.
Here's my spring cleaning list

Kitchen
1. wipe out cabinets
2. put new paper down for shelf liners
3. clean cabinet doors
4. Clean fridge Shelves & disinfect Ref.
5. Go thru the Junk drawers
6. Clean oven
7. Bleach sinks and drains
8. sweep floors ( behind stove and Ref.
9. Mop & shine floors
10. disinfect counters, table, and chairs.
11. Clean and disinfect all small appliances
12. Clean Windows
13. wipe down walls

Living Room:
1. Remove slip covers and wash
2. vacuum furiture
3. Dust & wipe down everything ( photo frames, whatknots, etc.)
4. Vacuum Carpet / sweep carpet to loosen dirt
5. Shampoo Carpet
6. Clean Windows
7. wipe down walls
8. organize items
9. wash curtains/ blinds

Bedrooms 1 & 2:
1. Flip mattresses
2. Clean mattresses with shampoo cleaner
3. spray with disinfect
4. Clean Closets ( put away winter clothes, give away item you don't need)
5. organize closet
6. Clean & disinfect pillows
7. Clean carpet
8. vacuum floors
9. place new dryer sheets in drawers
10. put fresh sheets on bed & comforter ( I do this once a week anyway.)
11. wipe down walls

Bathroom:
1. Clean & disinfect ( tub, sink, toliet,etc)
2. wash rugs
3. disinfect counter tops
4. sweep & mop floor
5. wipe down walls

Laundry Room:
1. Clean & disinfect Floors
2. Clean & disinfect Litter box
3. wipe and disinfect inside of Dryer
4. Clean out lint filter with brush
5. Clean & disinfect washer ( 1 cup bleach run thru cycle, then repeat with vinegar)
6. Clean & dust Shelves
7. Clean out Deep freezer
8. wipe down wals

Misc:
1. Clean & disinfect all trash cans
2. clean & disinfect all candy dishes or other containers
3. wipe down all base boards & molding
4. Clean TV screens
5. Wash all blinds
6. Clean off Carport
7. Get pots ready for spring planting( Clean all my pots and disinfect let air dry)

Man I have alot to do. I hope this list helps you. Happy Spring Cleaning Everyone!!!!!