Ouch!...wish I had an ice pack!

Ok... so when I need an ice pack it seems they are all being used or thawed out or better yet,,,missing:/
I found on Pinterest last night, a recipe to make your own! SWEET!
Supplies:
1 gallon sized ziplock
Original Blue DAWN dish soap
Rubbing Alcohol

In the Ziplock bag mix one part alcohol to 3 parts water. 5 drops of blue dawn is just for color. it the bag pops or leaks it wont stain fabrics.(you could also leave it clear) MAKE SURE YOU LABEL THE BAG! And freeze! Voila!

Exciting Things in My future...

As much as I love being at home with my son, it doesnt pay the bills! I have an interveiw for a preschool teacher tomorrow, and my son will be old enough to start the infant learning classes in the same biulding. So he would be close to me. That would be ideal! Plus I am in the process of starting my own online business! more on that to come! please keep me in your prayers mommas! Big things headed my way:D

The Freezer is your friend!

I am learning that i make things way harder on my self than they need to be! :/ I read a blog( im a big fan of hers) The Peaceful Mom ahd she has a post about freezing foods and left overs and meals in single serving sizes so you can have a quick dinner or lounch. Psh why didnt I think of that?! So tomorrow is Saturday! Grocery Haul day:) So when I get home guess who will be dividing everything out and freezing in single/meal size servings. This Momma:) Coupons here I come, because I am going to be doing some extra stocking up this week:) Have a beautiful day mommas!

<3 Maranda

Coupons! Coupons!

Good Evening Mommas:)
Went to walmart yesterday(blah...grocery shopping). Not my best haul but not too bad! Spent $80 out of pocket, the total bill was $102.56. saved $22.56. not terrible! Moms bill I saved only $20. I only clip coupons for stuff we use and need! I usually give away or donate ones i have left that i don't need! If you don't already, buy All magazine(walmart) every month! It is chuck full of coupons! Also, I found a new freebies website that I love! myfreeproductsamples.com! Its amazing! I just got a bunch of freebies in the mail! So cool! Who doesn't love free!
Sorry i have had a sick baby this past week so i haven't posted. I know I am terrible about keeping up!
My sister is on spring break this week so I will have tons of help with some DIY projects and some new recipes! :)
Have a great night!
<3Maranda

WOWZA!

This past week has been crazy! So so busy! I havnt had time to do the supply haul or any tutorials, and for that i am sorry! I have decided that since my little one is starting to get active and will be mobile soon I am going to do posts on Mondays and Tuesdays! That way you know what days to expect them and i can set time aside on those days to write new posts! Are there any requests for recipes, tutorials, and other things that you would like to see? Leave a comment and invite your friends to read:D

<3 Maranda

Hello Ladies! How is everyone today? I am working on the "cookbook"! Who is gunna take it home?

I will be doing a supply haul either tonight or tomorrow! Plus a grocery shopping trip, too! Cleaned out the fridge last night, now there is nothing to eat! I am a coupon junkie and I LOVE AD MATCH @ Walmart:)
I save so much money by doing them! I will post my list, coupon savings, ad match savings and a total of everything I bought this evening! Hope you have a great day:)

P.S. Does anyone else have a cranky baby today??

A CONTEST:D

Ok Ladies! Here is the deal! If you can promote my blog with me and I cant get 50 followers by March 15th, I will be giving a Naturally Homemade recipe and cookbook away! Thats right! A free book with recipes and ideas for natural, easy homemade products! What do you say ladies? Who wants the book?!?!?!!?!?

Possibilties in the future?

How many people would be interested in a "cookbook"?
I have so many recipes for foods, cleaning, beauty, and baby products its not even funny!
If i were to make one up, would you be interested in purchasing one?
Let me know ladies:)
<3 Maranda

Checked the mail box...dissapointment:(

Good morning ladies:) I had planned on doing a tutorial on making your own baby wash/shampoo so that you could have the recipe it you would like to make it and use it in the Baby Wipes recipe from yesterday! I had ordered some ingredients for it online and the were supposed to be here yesterday...well they didn't come:( So here is the recipe!

Baby Wash/Shampoo

1 c Distilled Water
2 Tbls Liquid Castile Soap-(Amazon.com-what i am waiting for:()
1 Tbls Vegetable Glycerin(soapgoods.com)
6 drops Roman Chamomile essential oil(soapgoods.com)

Pour everything into a plastic bottle( old soap bottle works)
Shake until blended together completely
Presto! Baby Wash:)

The wipes also call for baby oil. I meant to mention that if you don't have or want to use baby oil. you can always use Olive oil.(extra virgin olive oil works as well)

I have some crafts and tutorials planned for today but i have a very crabby baby! ill see what i can get done, no promises:)

<3 Maranda

Baby Wipes

Ok so baby stuff can be super expensive! Plus there are always products that are popping up as bad for baby! Currently heard about Johnson and Johnson big NO-NO....google it! you mommas should know about it:/ Anyway, one thing I feel like we buy weekly is baby wipes! So here is a recipe for homemade baby wipes :)

You will need:
1 Tbls Baby Oil or Olive Oil
2 Tbls Baby Wash ( I have a recipe for this too, so you know exactly what you are putting on your baby's sensitive skin)
2 Cups Water that has been boiled and cooled to room temperature
1 Roll of Viva paper towels
a sharp serrated knife to cut paper towel roll in half
an airtight container to store the wipes(i bought a lock tight Tupperware container at walmart)

Directions:
*Boil the water and let cool while preparing everything else!
*Cut the roll of paper towels in half and store one half for the next batch, after you cut it in half-remove the inner cardboard core(this can be tricky but after you master it, it will take no time!!)
*Mix liquid ingredients in your container.
*Place the paper towel half in the container with the cut side facing downward.
*Secure lid, and allow to sit until all liquid has been soaked up in the roll of paper towels and are fully saturated( you can add a little more water and baby oil if needed)
*Turn the container upside down for about 10 mins.
*Open container and "start" the roll by pulling a towel from the middle of the roll.
*Wipes are ready to use:)

Super easy!!
Now for the mamas that like to use feminine wipes you can use the same recipe, only instead of Baby wash you could use your favorite Feminine wash!

Hope you guys enjoy this recipe! so easy and cheap!
( i had pictures of the whole process but guess who hit the wrong button on her camera and deleted everything? this kid!)

Thanks for reading! <3 Maranda

I meant to start this blog a week or two after we came home from the hospital, but it didn't work out that way! My son was born on December 22, 2011 at 4:05 a.m. He weighed 7lbs even and was 19 1/4 inches long. He was exactly 4 weeks early! I know right?!?!?! 7 lbs four weeks early! We had to stay in the hospital for a full week because he wasn't feeding like he should. Now we have breastfeeding down pat! That's right, I breastfeed:) We also cloth Diaper! My son is the love of my life! Besides my husband, but that is a different kind of love. My husband and I have been married for a little over a year and couldn't imagine life with out him! We have our ups and downs but who doesn't?

A little about myself...I love music, dance, photography, hot bubble baths and Chamomile tea. I am obsessed with Pinterest and Etsy:) I'm a facebook junkie and a bit of a foodie! I like red wine and slow soft music. I am sarcastic, outgoing and bubbly. What you see is what you get. I am bull headed, set in my ways and most of the time I think I'm right. ( A weakness, I know!) I hate Chuck Norris jokes and people who think they are "Ghetto". (lol)

I am starting this blog for a few different reasons. I stay home with my son and I have learned a few different things. #1 We are Broke. #2 Most of the things we use, I can make myself. and #3 I am tired of putting crap into and on mine, my son and husbands bodies that are not good for us! So my blogging goal is: to share tips, tricks and recipes for all natural products and foods that are just as good as name brand store bought products but are way better for you! I will be posting recipes for dishes, cleaning products, beauty products, baby products and sewing projects that are super easy and natural! Stick with me! I promise to make it worth it:)

<3 Maranda