Tired of buying expensive weed killer? Try this homemade solution, it really does work!
The photos below were taken a day apart.
Homemade Weed Killer
Spray bottle
20 ounces Apple Cider Vinegar
2 Tablespoons Salt
dash Dawn Soap
Wednesday, June 5, 2013
Thursday, May 9, 2013
Homemade Window Cleaner
I have been seeing Homemade Window Cleaner on Pinterest and being tired of spending too much on Windex, I decided to give it a try. I purchased 2 spray bottles and a squeezee. I mixed up the cleaning solution in one bottle and plain water in the other. I spray the cleaner on my window and use paper towels to clean the window, then I spray regular water on the window and squeezee it and dry it with paper towels. You could use a rag that can be washed and reused. You could skip the step with plain water but I found it left my glass and windows gleaming. I am very happy with the results and don't plan on buying Windex again!
Homemade Window Cleaner
2 cups water
1/4 cup white vinegar
1/2 teaspoon dish detergent ( I used Dawn)
Monday, April 8, 2013
Lemon Meringue Rice Krispie Treats
Marshmallows come in many different flavors and I found Lemon Meringue Mallow Bursts made by Campfire at my grocery store. I thought wouldn't these make great Rice Krispie Treats and right on the back of the bag there was the recipe!
Here is the web site for the recipe:
Check out some of their other recipes. These Mallow Bursts are easy to make with children, gluten free and made in the USA!
I added vanilla frosting to my treats, to cut down on the tartness.
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Saturday, March 30, 2013
Dutch Oven Hello Dollies
We recently went camping and I wanted to try Hello Dollies in my Dutch Oven.
It was quick to assemble, very tasty and very little clean up!
Ingredients:
6 Tblsps melted butter
1 cup crushed graham crackers
1 cup coconut
1 bag chocolate chips
1 1/4 cup broken pecans
1 (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
Lite 20-30 charcoal briquets and while you are waiting for them to turn gray assemble your dish.The bottom layer is the melted butter and graham crackers, to make assembly easier at the campsite, I prepared this at home, placed it in a baggy and kept it in the refrigerator in our travel trailer.
Grease the inside of your Dutch Oven with oil, pat the graham cracker mixture in bottom of oven.
Grease the inside of your Dutch Oven with oil, pat the graham cracker mixture in bottom of oven.
Layer coconut, chocolate chips and pecans over graham crackers.
Pour sweetened condensed milk over all.
Place 10-12 coals under the oven and 10-12 on top. I baked this outside while it was really cold so I made several adjustments with the placement of the briquettes while it was cooking. I rotated the pot a quarter turn every 10 minutes and took the lid off after 20 minutes to check how it was cooking. You want your chocolate chips to melt and the sweetened condensed milk to blend with the other ingredients.
I can not tell you how important it is to have heavy duty gloves, I received these from my daughter and
son in law and I love them.
I placed the oven on my lid to keep the dish warm while it was served.
I will make this again while camping and am thinking of different variations.
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Sunday, January 6, 2013
Dutch Oven Roasted Potatoes
Potatoes are a side dish that goes with everything. These potatoes don't disappoint whether you want to serve them with eggs and bacon, hamburgers or grilled chicken. You can make these while camping or grilling in your backyard. Any kind of potato can be used, I like red or Yukon Gold. I'm not going to give exact measurements but more of the technique. Light 20-25 charcoal briquettes, while you are waiting for them to turn gray get your ingredients ready.
Place 8-10 briquettes under your dutch oven. Pour 3-4 tablespoons oil in your pot, add 3-4 tablespoons diced onions and 2-3 slices of bacon, chopped. More or less can be used depending on your preferences. Cook until the onion is transparent, the onion and bacon will continue to cook with the potatoes.
I leave the lid off for this part so I can stir and watch closely.
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Friday, December 28, 2012
Recycle and Help Others!
It is amazing how many recyclable bottles and cans my family produces! One of the ways I have found to recycle them is the Greenopolis recycling kiosk. You sign in, receive an awards card, (which you scan each time you recycle) scan each bottle or can and deposit them into the machine. After you have finished depositing you get points that can be used for movie tickets, restaurants, hotels etc. I use a kiosk at a grocery store I frequent so I don't make an extra trip, just take my recycleables when I go to do my grocery shopping. The web site has a location site to help you find them in your area. http://greenopolis.com/onstreet
The best place to recycle your paper is a one of these Paper Retriever dumpsters. They can usually be found in schools or church parking lots. You simply pull up deposit your newspapers, magazines, paper and others get the rewards. Better than filling a landfill. They don't take phone books and never deposit anything with your personal information on it. They also have a location site on their web site. http://www.paperretriever.com/
Both of these would be great ways to teach children the importance of recycling. Let them be responsible for keeping everything sorted. Let them decide which place you want to take your papers and let them see how their points add up and where they want to spend them. They may even be able to collect items from elderly relatives or neighbors, great way to connect and help others.
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Monday, December 3, 2012
Green Bean Bundles
I found this recipe, made a few changes and now have a favorite for special occasions and holidays. They are delicious but simple to make and can be prepped the day before, which for me, makes for a perfect dish!
Ingredients:
1 1/2 lbs. fresh green beans, trimmed
1/2 cup butter
1 teaspoon brown sugar
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
bacon, cut in half
Wash and trim beans. Fill a large saucepan with water and bring to a boil. Add beans to boiling water and boil for 3-4 minutes. Drain beans and rinse with cold water. Pat dry. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Place butter in a casserole dish and melt, either in the microwave or oven, add brown sugar, garlic and salt, mix. Take 6-8 green beans and tightly wrap with bacon, (a toothpick can be used to secure bacon, just remember to take them out before serving) place in casserole dish. I don't use toothpicks but place the bundles close together in dish. Bake for 30-45 minutes, rotate bundles every 15 minutes, bake until bacon is cooked and beans look wrinkled. Serves 6-8.
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