Sugar Flowers Quilt - Quilting In The Rain. As mentioned in my last post, this is a great quilt to showcase your favorite fabrics.
It's a simple quilt that's made up of 46 of these blocks: In this tutorial I've also included an optional technique that shows how to turn the corner scraps into half triangle squares - these can be saved for my next tutorial or for whatever you want, so long as you don't throw away those precious scraps! :) Being a fabric addict, the thought of those babies at the bottom of the bin pains me! Enjoy the tutorial! P.s. - you can see the finished version of this quilt in all its glory here :) Materials for the Quilt Top (45.5"x53"): 12 fat quarters (or 1/4 yard cuts)2.5 yards of white fabricStep 1 - From each fat quarter or 1/4 yard, cut four 8" squares for a total of 46 8" squares.
Step 2 - From the 2.5 yards of white fabric, cut a total of 46 8" squares. After you've cut 46 8" squares from the white fabric, layer and then quarter them into 4" squares. Then, sew along the marked line. Make your own citrus enzyme cleaner. How To Make Your Own Lotion Bars. With all the “experimenting” I do on a daily basis trying out new homemade solutions….my hands are in and out of hot, soapy water a LOT!
It seems like I’ve never used more moisturizers on my person than I have this past winter. I am CONSTANTLY slathering some greasy goo on my hands, feet, etc in an effort to alleviate the extreme dryness! Natural mosquito repellents. (NaturalNews) Mosquitoes can be a nuisance when trying to enjoy the outdoors, especially if you're trying to host guests.
The faint buzzing reminds us of those pesky pricks we receive when we least expect it. Soon thereafter the itching and swelling begins as our bodies react to the foreign attack. Sometimes deadly, the mosquito bite is more of a nuisance than anything. The itch and swelling can last anywhere from a couple of days to a few weeks. As with health, in order to avoid mosquito bites, we have to exercise prevention as a first step. Carbon Dioxide/ Lactic Acid: When we have been exercising or working vigorously, our bodies give off more carbon dioxide.
Dark Clothing: Mosquitoes are highly attracted to dark clothing. How to Make the most Effective Homemade Deodorant. Whitening Tooth Powder - A Homemade and Natural Brushing Option. Finding a good toothpaste can be difficult.
Detergents, artificial colors, and chemical sweeteners have been added to most of the commercial toothpaste on store shelves. Make Your Own Simple Exfoliating Body Scrub. 19 Homemade Remedies for Headache Pain. The other day the hubster came home from work with a pounding headache.
He usually takes Excedrin for headache relief, but apparently that wasn’t cutting it on that particular day. He actually asked me if I would make up one of my “voodoo essential oil cures”. lol. Well, I am no expert, but my SISTER is, and I remembered her posting something on her blog, Camp Wander, about Peppermint and Lavender being effective in getting rid of headaches. So I dug through my ever-growing inventory of essential oils and found the Peppermint and Lavender and proceeded to work my “voodoo magic”. ;-) That “magic” consisted of putting a couple of teaspoons of fractionated coconut oil into a little roll-on bottle, and then adding a few drops each of the Peppermint and Lavender EO’s. Natural Dryer Sheets For Your Laundry! F0LRLCSHCB8KN31.LARGE. How To Make Your Own Bathroom Cleaners. There are tons of "green" bathroom cleaners on the market, but most of the time it's cheaper and just as effective to make your own.
Armed with a few simple non-toxic and biodegradable ingredients, you can keep your bathroom fresh and sparkling. If you've got a little extra time today, grab this shopping list, head to the store and make a few batches of healthy cleaners to keep your bathroom (or any room) healthy! Previous image Next image. Salad in a Box - GMC Trade Secrets - rd Sandbox. A Simple Solution For Better Smelling, More Absorbent TowelsOne Good Thing by Jillee. My Kitchen "Miracle" Cleaner. I fear I am becoming like the Dad in the movie My Big Fat Greek Wedding.
You know the guy who goes around spraying everything and everyone with Windex claiming it’s pretty much the cure for EVERYTHING! MOVIE QUOTE:“Toula Portokalos: My dad believed in two things: That Greeks should educate non Greeks about being Greek and every ailment from psoriasis to poison ivy can be cured with Windex.” Since I discovered the “miracle” of baking soda and peroxide. Red Beaded Wreath. Living life one project at a time. Debbie Thompson. Vinegar Tips. How to Do Laundry More Effectively. By Just Heather | The laundry is my most dreaded chore. The piles just seem to grow and grow, no matter how much I think I’m getting caught up.
Can you ever really get caught up on this never-ending chore? I’ve decided the laundry room is actually at the root of my organization problems. Dirty clothes pile up, stained clothes wait for a miracle, and clean clothes have no where to go. I need some serious laundry help. They’re full of tips and tricks for tackling the mountain of laundry and organizing the chaos. Keep Socks Matched. Homemade Non-Toxic Liquid Hand Soap. I have something to say.
Commercial non-toxic liquid hand soap is way, way too expensive. Since switching over all of our household products to chemical free varieties, purchasing liquid hand soap is something that always makes me choke. We need easy access to soap at our sinks, but good grief all the options I found to order were crazy expensive -like around $5.00 for 12 ounces. Ouch. Shame on them. Do you know how much it cost me to make an entire gallon of non-toxic, all natural, organic liquid hand soap? Open Mind. Coconut Oil - Certified Organic Gold Label Virgin Coconut Oil from Tropical Traditions. Gold Label Virgin Coconut Oil from Tropical Traditions Wet-milled Traditionally Made Coconut Oil How We Discovered this Unique Coconut Oil When I first read about the wonderful benefits of coconut oil, I asked my wife Marianita, who grew up on a coconut plantation in the Philippines, if there was a more natural way to extract the oil from the coconut, so that we didn’t have to buy the refined coconut oils found in all the stores in the Philippines.
She said there was a method the older generation used to extract the oil by grating the fresh coconut, extracting the coconut milk, and then letting the coconut milk stand in a covered container for about 24 hours. After about 24 hours, the oil naturally separates from the water producing a crystal clear oil that retains the full scent and taste of coconuts. Before long we had businesses contacting us asking how to order it in bulk.
Brian Shilhavy, Founder, Tropical Traditions, Inc. Is Virgin Coconut Oil the healthiest oil on earth? Four Homemade Cleaners. This was easier than I thought it would be.
One of Betsy’s goals for the year was to ditch some of our standard cleaners that we use around the house and make them! Honestly, I was a bit skeptical about this project mainly because I wasn’t sure that homemade cleaners would really get the job done. Non-toxic cleaners. Make Your Own Non-Petroleum Jelly. Homemade Toothpaste Recipe – Easy and Frugal. Why make your own toothpaste? It saves money, gives you a feeling of accomplishment, and allows you to leave out all the harmful ingredients commercial toothpaste is made of. Oh yeah, and it takes less than 5 minutes to prepare. Simple Ingredients 2/3 cup baking soda1 tsp fine sea salt (optional – direct application of the minerals in sea salt is great for teeth, but can be left out if the taste is too salty)1 – 2 tsp peppermint extract or 10-15 drops peppermint essential oil (or add your favorite flavor – spearmint, orange, etc.)filtered water (add to desired consistency) Cost Breakdown & Savings Here is the breakdown in cost analysis for 5.33 oz of homemade toothpaste (same amount as one tube of our old toothpaste): baking soda @ 16 oz = $1.00 | 2/3 cup is 5.33 oz which = $0.33fine sea salt @ 22 oz = $2.00 | 1 tsp is .17 oz which = $0.02peppermint extract @ 1 oz = $3.00 | 2 tsp is .33 oz which = $1.04 | Better yet, use peppermint essential oil @ 1 oz = $13.00 | 15 drops = $0.28!
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