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cinnamongirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1682 Posts
Carrie
Canada
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 Posted - Jan 22 2009 : 09:02:51 AM
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| Well Bonne either you got it or you don't. I eat the whole thing too someones got to taste test Lol Is Zeb in or out today and is Shirley coming over? Does altitude have anything to do with it? Lots didn't seem to work out on that thread though hmmmmm I guess you got to practice |
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Bonne
True Blue Farmgirl
3003 Posts
Bonne
Littleton
CO
USA
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Posted - Jan 22 2009 : 09:08:39 AM
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Let's see. It got up to 74 yesterday~actual recorded temp was 71 at the airport, but who cares about the airport that's way out East. Today supposed to be upper 60's. Then the crushing blow of January returns on Friday, so Zeb's going to whoop it up outside a bit today. I may try some baking with him over the weekend~I'm debating what to try first~might just be a quick bread or pancakes.
 http://bonne1313.blogspot.com/ BLOG
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smoothiejuice
True Blue Farmgirl
6309 Posts
Jessica
Bloomington
Indiana
USA
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cinnamongirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1682 Posts
Carrie
Canada
1682 Posts |
Posted - Jan 22 2009 : 09:36:32 AM
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Well rugs look good and no nope no static I been using borax and soda forver cause it brightens and deoderizes and helps with grease. I tried this to try to save cash but I do not think I will save that much but I had fun Wouldn't there still be chemicals in those products though anyway I mean isn't that what makes them work? Being far away from store it would for sure be a life saver.
Lucky Zeb sunshine I haven't seen it all week I think snow is coming here.
Shirley has a bubbly personality that is so nice |
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homemom
True Blue Farmgirl
1593 Posts
Ruth
Warwick
RI
USA
1593 Posts |
Posted - Jan 22 2009 : 10:04:55 AM
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I think borax and washing soda are supposed to be natural~I don't know if that means no chemicals. I find the laundry detergent recipe I use does save money. In the beginning it's costly to buy all the ingredients but I make about 4 or 5 batches before I have to buy it again.
Carrie~I believe the tennis ball thing. I know what you mean about other threads sometimes.
I was on another thread the other day and a little was talking about how hard it is to find a job and that she had a tough time and was finding only jobs that pay next to nothing and require long hours, etc. I could understand her frustration but then someone replies that she should be thankful for whatever job she gets offered. It seemed a little cold to me. The lady then sends me an email explaining that she wasn't complaining just having a hard time finding a good paying job. I felt bad for her. I could totally understand where she was coming from in the first place and don't know why the other person was snippy. It was sad really.
Sorry for the long story.
Bonne~I will have to give those dollar store tennis balls a try. My dog can't play with them. I bought them for her once and she tore it in two in just a couple of hours.
Jess~I would really like to be more self sustaining. I'm still working on hubby to want to be.
Bonne~I read somewhere that you can get lye at the hardware store~I believe in the pool section. It's just under another name. I read it online. I will see if I can find it again.
Ruth
Living the farm life in my heart.
http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/Ruth
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countrynmore
True Blue Farmgirl
1975 Posts
Sharon
CA
USA
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Posted - Jan 22 2009 : 10:08:35 AM
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Gals, Dh is not a self-sustaining type of person. Too bad.
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cinnamongirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1682 Posts
Carrie
Canada
1682 Posts |
Posted - Jan 22 2009 : 10:34:11 AM
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| mailto:everydayorganic@maryjanesfarm.org. Now I get it Alee just posted this which is closer to the recipe I used |
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smoothiejuice
True Blue Farmgirl
6309 Posts
Jessica
Bloomington
Indiana
USA
6309 Posts |
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homemom
True Blue Farmgirl
1593 Posts
Ruth
Warwick
RI
USA
1593 Posts |
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cinnamongirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1682 Posts
Carrie
Canada
1682 Posts |
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cinnamongirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1682 Posts
Carrie
Canada
1682 Posts |
Posted - Jan 22 2009 : 10:41:53 AM
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No need to comment just thought you would want recipe
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Bonne
True Blue Farmgirl
3003 Posts
Bonne
Littleton
CO
USA
3003 Posts |
Posted - Jan 22 2009 : 10:48:10 AM
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Some Ace Hardwares carry it~depends on location
Roebic drain cleaner is 100% lye ~that's at Lowe's but not all
If they've had issues with meth lab buyers they won't have it
Ruth, you've got a big heart~lots of others here, myself included, have
a more cynical view of things, but that's just personal~the differences in people is what makes the world go 'round.;)
http://bonne1313.blogspot.com/ BLOG
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cinnamongirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1682 Posts
Carrie
Canada
1682 Posts |
Posted - Jan 22 2009 : 10:57:51 AM
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ok enough talk about laundry
How the heck do you keep soot down from the wood stove crap it is everywhere? |
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smoothiejuice
True Blue Farmgirl
6309 Posts
Jessica
Bloomington
Indiana
USA
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queenofdreamsz4u
True Blue Farmgirl
3845 Posts
Stephanie Suzanne
Smoky Mountains Tennessee
USA
3845 Posts |
Posted - Jan 22 2009 : 11:55:57 AM
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Bonne, it's the cinnamon roll you were eating while typing!
Kim, glad you dropped by...will go look at your blog.
Queen of Dreamsz ~ keeper of dream kingdom
www.queenofdreamsz.blogspot.com ~~~~~~The Portal to A Vintage Collection & My Creative Journey |
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cinnamongirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1682 Posts
Carrie
Canada
1682 Posts |
Posted - Jan 22 2009 : 12:28:32 PM
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She is messy
Oh got to look at blog too
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Bonne
True Blue Farmgirl
3003 Posts
Bonne
Littleton
CO
USA
3003 Posts |
Posted - Jan 22 2009 : 12:38:29 PM
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What type of wood are you burning Carrie?
I have to buy this powdery stuff to sprinkle on my fire once or
twice a week and it helps the sticky creosote from building up~turns
it powdery. We've got mostly pine to burn and it creates a lot of buildup fast.
If you're getting a lot of soot inside, sounds like you need a good cleaning of your
outside pipes. Find an attractive chimney sweep and invite him inside for tea.
http://bonne1313.blogspot.com/ BLOG
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cinnamongirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1682 Posts
Carrie
Canada
1682 Posts |
Posted - Jan 22 2009 : 12:45:12 PM
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MMMMMMMMMMMM sounds like a good idea but DH might not think so besides it was done in fall so I would have a hard time explaining that one. Lol
What is the powdery stuff? Yes I am burning pine and spruce I have used potatoe peels now and again |
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Ronna
True Blue Farmgirl
1891 Posts
Ronna
Fernley
NV
USA
1891 Posts |
Posted - Jan 22 2009 : 12:50:01 PM
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As the norm lately, very chatty here and I love it.
I use the knobby blue dryer balls "as seen on TV" that Walmart and lots others have now. Only time I put in a dryer sheet is with really clingy knits that need the static slowed to a crawl. Have had them at least two years without a problem. Really help with towels, down comforters and rugs |
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Bonne
True Blue Farmgirl
3003 Posts
Bonne
Littleton
CO
USA
3003 Posts |
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homemom
True Blue Farmgirl
1593 Posts
Ruth
Warwick
RI
USA
1593 Posts |
Posted - Jan 22 2009 : 1:02:45 PM
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Bonne~Thank you~I know we're all different and that's great. It would sure be boring if we were all the same. I guess I'm just a bit of a softie and sometimes I read too much into things. Hubby keeps saying to me~stop thinking everyone is nice because not everyone is nice and sometimes people just stink~ I guess I'm a sucker, he balances me out.
Just got back from the dentist. I had to have a filling done and the kids needed cleanings. By the time he's done with all of us he'll be debt free. We're always there. Ds needed a filling repaired too. The girl made a mistake on the total and of course I had to question it and it was double. YEAH!! Why didn't I just keep my big mouth shut. Oh!well they would have found it anyway.
Carrie~I have white dust around my house all the time. As a matter of fact I was just thinking that I really needed to clean because it's so dusty. I just think it's from using the woodstove. We have our chimney cleaned every fall and use those creosote cleaning logs twice a season and we still have it. We don't burn pine only hardwoods. Not sure why it's so messy. I hate the mess but I love being warm. Before the woodstove my house was always cold.
Ruth
Living the farm life in my heart.
http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/Ruth
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homemom
True Blue Farmgirl
1593 Posts
Ruth
Warwick
RI
USA
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Bee Haven Maven
True Blue Farmgirl
1862 Posts
Beverly
Pennsylvania
USA
1862 Posts |
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cinnamongirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1682 Posts
Carrie
Canada
1682 Posts |
Posted - Jan 22 2009 : 1:11:06 PM
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Ronna- Hi believe it or not I am cleaning,doing laundry, and sewing all at same time.
Bonne- got it thanks I will look for it
Ruth- Oh I kow there is no better heat then wood. We used to have forced air wood but Dh hated all the work-what a baby huh especially since I helped
Well glad you all got dust problem I thought I was slacking on cleaning-well I was when I did minis huh
Hey Bev can't wait to pick it up and brag to all my friends about your apron making
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Bonne
True Blue Farmgirl
3003 Posts
Bonne
Littleton
CO
USA
3003 Posts |
Posted - Jan 22 2009 : 1:12:21 PM
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Yes, I think it was the cream cheese frosting. LOL
You hardwood burners get fluff after your burns. Everytime you open the stove door, a bit will wisp out~I've noticed more dust since we've started woodburning too. I can live with dustiness when it means lower utility bills, AND finally we have warm floors ~my hubs doesn't have a stuffed up nose because of it.
Although, today is so sunny and warm, don't need any heat. Saw 2 bees trying to get a sip from hubs's Dr. Pepper can and the Johnny Jump-ups are blooming in the Kitty Korral. It's all just a tease though.
http://bonne1313.blogspot.com/ BLOG
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Stitching & Crafting Room: New Apron(and more) Sew-a-long...cont. from before |
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New Apron(and more) Sew-a-long...cont. from before
