Tag Archives: laundry

Goodbye, 2011

2011 was a difficult year both for my family and for this blog.  If you are/were a regular reader, you noticed I wasn’t around much. I hope to change that this year.  Because I didn’t write many posts last year, I … Continue reading

Leave a Comment

Filed under Charcutepalooza, food, frugality, green cleaning, green living, meat rabbits, Miscellaneous

Goodbye 2010, Hello 2011

The start of a new year is always a time for reflection on the past, and hope for the opportunities yet to come.  This year my family starts with some setbacks, but I am optimistic that the future will be bright … Continue reading

Leave a Comment

Filed under canning, food, green living, Miscellaneous

Stuff I Love

Well, it’s Thursday and even though I haven’t posted since the start of the month, I am trying to get back into a rhythm after The Hiatus.  So, time for another edition of “Stuff I Love”.  My last edition of … Continue reading

2 Comments

Filed under crafts, green living, sewing

Stuff I Love

Back in April I wrote a post called “Stuff I Love” after being inspired by my friend.  I had intended for it to become a sort of regular feature.  I even had a few things in mind to write about.  … Continue reading

14 Comments

Filed under frugality, green living

What’s in Your Vinegar?

Vinegar is a miracle solution.  You can cook with it, clean with it, even rinse your hair with it.  There are aged vinegars, flavored vinegars organic vinegars and thousands of other variations on this ancient product.  Here in Traverse City, … Continue reading

9 Comments

Filed under canning, frugality, green cleaning

Homemade Fabric Softener

Maybe, like me, you’re trying to green up your home.  Or maybe, also like me, you’re cheap budget-conscious.  Either way, you are going to LOVE this recipe.  Actually, this is more like a non-recipe.  1.   Get a big jug of … Continue reading

19 Comments

Filed under frugality, green cleaning, green living

Homemade Laundry Detergent

I’ve been meaning to make my own laundry detergent for quite a while now.  I’m not sure what But the four jugs of “buy 1 get two free” laundry detergent I had kicking around the laundry room kept me from … Continue reading

25 Comments

Filed under frugality, green cleaning, green living