I made some homemade shampoo some time ago because I’ve been wild about trying some more of these recipes. I have not been using it exclusively though since I still had a nearly full shampoo and conditioner on hand. I’ve used it a few times though and am interested to see what a difference it …
Category Archives: Frugal me
I did the Math
I must be ill if I actually wanted to do math! Ha ha! But seriously, every time I’d do laundry, (and today was a LOT of times due to the nature of the illness that’s been passing through our kids) I think, “I need to do the math and figure out how much it really …
Natural Laundry Detergent
Well, my first experiment in going natural was a success. So far anyway! 😉 I tested it on 2 loads of laundry and it seems to get the job done! Plus it was a fun experience to make my own. I felt so little-house-on-the-prarie-ish, ha ha! Here’s what I used. Dr. Bronner’s Natural Castile Soap …
The De-chemical-ification Process
I don’t think I will ever actually use the term “crunchy” when referring to myself, but I imagine others will when they read all this stuff. 😉 The first time I heard someone say they were a “crunchy mom” I had NO idea what they were talking about. I figured it out eventually, but never …
Yo-Cheese and Greek Yogurt (homemade)
I know I’ve raved about homemade yogurt to you enough times that you’re probably sick of hearing about it, but I was prompted to do a follow up post by a friend who has been having her own adventures in the land of homemade stuff! I’m going to have to try some of Amy’s breads …
Turkey Crazy
I went a little bonkers this year with the turkeys. Safeway was offering them for $.59 a lb if you buy $25 worth of other groceries. Which is pretty easy to do. So so far I have 3 turkeys that I bought for cheaper than any other meat out there! I say “so far” because …
Goodbye Wal-Mart
So this post has been brewing for awhile, but I just haven’t written it down till now. 😉 I have said goodbye to Wal-Mart for good! Well, the one that’s closest to us at least. I have mentioned from time to time the issues with that store. From standing in the check out lane for …
Cream of “something”
Ever since I watched an episode (well part of it… I missed the end where the recipe was, of course) of a “Good Eats” program on the food network about casseroles and how terrible it is to use condensed “cream of whatever” soup in them, I’ve hated using them in my cooking. But I still …
Creamer re-mix
Some time ago, you may recall, I swore off the chemical creamers in favor of a more economic and “real” homemade option. Well…. I have stuck to that. I generally use fat-free half/half with a bunch of honey a splash of almond extract and a bunch of vanilla! I like flavor! It’s been working well. …
King’s Hawaiian Bread
Have I told you all just how much I love Hawaiian bread? I do!! Not only is it simply delish, but it has very warm memories attached to it for me. I got the recipe from an amazing older lady who was one of the friendliest people I knew while we were in Greenville. She …