Homemade Laundry Soap

Today I thought I would post about making your own laundry soap. I found this recipe last april and I am just now finishing up the last of the soap. I decided that I wanted to try this version when I saw it over at Rainy Day Farm. I love her frugal tips. I have to say, making laundry soap has saved my little family quite a bit this last year since it costs about $13 or so to make it. It just depends on where you get your supplies- I get the everything but the washing soda at Walmart. The Washing soda I get at my local bashas. I haven't seen it anywhere else. Also I like to add in some purex color safe bleach for that extra bit of stain fighting since my kids seem to get covered in stains.

Recipe:

3 bars Fels Naptha Bar Soap - each bar is 5 1/2 oz.

(I LOVE TO USE PINK ZOTE THE BEST! USE 1~1/3 bars)

4 lbs. Borax

4 lbs. Arm & Hammer Washing Soda

4 lbs. Arm & Hammer Baking Soda

Mix and store in airtight container.

1 to 2 tablespoons per load.

**HE front loader machines, dissolve 1 to 2 tbs. of detergent to hot water to make a liquid, then add to machine.

I haven't tried putting it in water, but it should work. Check out Beehive Cottage if you need more info.

Sausage and Spinach Penne pasta Bake

Ingredients:

1 package mild sweet italian sausage- I usually use johnsonville

1 jar of your favorite pasta sauce

1 package of shredded Mozzarella cheese

penne pasta

spinach leaves

Cook desired amount of pasta until pasta is almost tender. Cook sausage in a frying pan or grill until it is fully cooked. Cut the sausage into pieces and place into baking dish( I use a 9x13'' casserole dish). Add a handful or two of spinach leaves then add pasta and sauce. Mix well. Sprinkle cheese on top and then put the dish in the oven at 350 degrees until the cheese is melted.

Menu Monday

Monday: Meatloaf Ring, baked potatoes, and green beans

Tuesday: Sausage and Spinach penne pasta bake

Wednesday: leftovers

Thursday: Mandarin chicken, brown rice, and broccoli

Friday: Chicken Fried Rice

Saturday: leftovers

Sunday: Spaghetti and meatballs with veggies

If anyone wants a recipe, just leave a me a comment and I'll put up a post!

Happy Valentine's Day

Just wishing everyone a wonderful day of LOVE on this Valentine's day! I celebrated a day early and went to the movies to see Percy Jackson and the Olympians The Lightening Thief. We had a great time and enjoyed our alone time. Thanks Holly for watching the kids, we really appreciated it!

Bacon Fried Rice

This is one of those dump it and season it to taste recipes. I grew up with my mom making it all the time and it is one of the staple dinners in our house.

Bacon Fried Rice

Rice- I use white, but you can use brown

Bacon

Eggs- I usually use 6-8 depending on how much I'm making

Frozen peas

Soy Sauce

Yoshida's Teriyaki Sauce

Cook desired amount of rice- approximately 2 cups

Cut 1 package of bacon into pieces and fry, drain grease and then add eggs. Cook eggs until done, add frozen peas, rice, soy sauce and yoshida's sauce. Mix well.

Menu Monday

Monday: Pulled Pork Sandwiches and veggies

Tuesday: Beef Tacos with Homemade Pico

Wednesday: Mom's Bacon Fried Rice

Thursday: Meat loaf, potatoes and broccoli

Friday: Homemade Pizza

Saturday: Leftovers

Sunday: Roast Beef, mashed potatoes and roast carrots

Pico de Gallo:

Tomatoes- desired amount diced up

Onion-desired amount diced up

Cilantro- chop it with onion to cut it easier

Salt, garlic and a dash of lemon juice

Mix it all together and enjoy!