Knitted scrubby

 

I have found this new cool way of making dish scrubbies!

 

I took pictures because it is easier to show than tell.

 

I use the smallest of the 4 looms that you buy in the pack (it has 24 pegs)

 

I cut up netting (buy it for .95 cents a yard) in one inch strips tie the ends together and roll a ball.

 

  

Do the first 2 rounds and knit off with just the yarn.

 pull as you knit off and again after you move the loops down to get rid of all the excess

 then add the netting and wrap it around the yarn as you go to make another lap

 this is the full lap

 knit off and do it again.

 and again and again you need a total of 9 (2 just yarn and 7 with netting)

 Do one last lap with just the yarn and knit it off.

 Pull the bottom up and put that bottom set of loops over the pegs.

 tie off the ends

 Cut your yarn with about 3 inches remaining.

 Hide the ends.

 Knit off

 cut another peice long enough to go half way around

 Bind off on this yarn

 Pull tight and tie a knot.

 Hide ends

 

I take my ends half way around each way so they come out the same hole on the other side and cut them off.

 

 

Row 1&2:starting at peg 1, with a single strand of yarn, knit (e-wrap) around entire loom.

Row 3-9: knit (e-wrap) with yarn and netting

Row 10: knit (e-wrap) with yarn only

 

bind off

 



Oatmeal I actually like!

This is amazing!!! I like eating and making this oatmeal.

Fill a container with a lid half full of dry oatmeal (it doesn't matter if it's quickoats or the steel cut or anything on between) add any extras that you want on top: dried fruit, nuts, brown sugar, any toppings you like,  don't forget the salt!
when you are satisfied with your toppings add water to the top of the container. Add the lid and shake. Shaking is important because the oatmeal will not separate and you'll have dry spots. Leave sitting about 10 - 15 minutes. Long enough for the water to soak in.

But in a bowl or eat right out of the jar!  Don't forget to add your milk :)

Originally this recipe said to use a canning jar but I really like using my blender bottle. I don't put the wisk ball in though!

http://www.attainable-sustainable.net/oatmeal-homemade-a-better-choice-than-mcdonalds/

These guys have done all the work of taking step by step pictures :)

Barbecue Chili

this is the hubby's favorite

Barbecue Chili

2 cans kidney beans rinsed and drained
2 cans pinto beans rinsed and drained
1 large onion chopped
1 large green pepper chopped
3T chili powder
1 T ground cumin
1 Can diced tomatoes with jalapenos drained (optional)
1/3 cup low sodium chicken broth
1 can corn
1 lb hamburger cooked
3/4 c barbecue sauce


put everything except bbq sauce in crockpot on low 6-8 hours

stir occasionally

add bbq sauce 1/2 hour before serving

serve with cornbread :)


@;-- I use bullion cubes instead of chicken broth. leave the liquid in the corn and add another can full of water for the liquid.

@;-- the original recipe has soy crumbles for the protein (1-12oz bag)

@;--you can use 4 cans of the same kind of bean if that's all you have

@;-- I like to sauté the onion and green pepper till they get just a little brown.

Easy pumpkin seeds!

I kid you not!  This is the easiest way to make pumpkin seeds :)
Separate from pumpkin
Brine (if desired)
Dry (over night)
Mix 1 TB oil and 1 tsp kosher salt  for every 2 cups of seeds
Put in dehydrator! (Why)  they are Impossible to burn
Dehydrate 12 to 24 hours.

Dump cake

For a long time I thought this was the only way to make a cobbler. Now I realize it's just the fastest!

Pie filling (about 4 cups)
1 cake mix
1 cube of butter

Preheat oven 350°

Dump pie filling in a 9x13 pan and spread out evenly.
Dump dry cake mix over the top and spread out evenly.
Dot with butter.
Bake in oven for 30 min until slightly golden and bubbling around the edges.
Enjoy with ice cream or alone.

Wipes!!!

The wonderful world of Wipes :)

1. You can Make them yourself! (Holy Cow)
2. They are cheaper than the ones you buy in the store.
3. I personally thing they work better.

For each of these Recipes you need paper towels or rags and a container big enough to put the solution (about 2 Cups) and the paper towels or rags in.

I recommend cutting the paper towels in half width wise. the easiest way to do that is a bread knife. Then remove the cardboard roll.

Baby Wipes

2 Cups Water
1-2 T Baby wash
1-2 T baby oil
1/2 roll of paper towels

I put first 3 ingredients in an old ice cream bucket (the gallon size) mix.
add paper towel roll.  After a few seconds turn it over so the liquid can better soak both sides. leave 10+min. and they are ready to use.

If using rags mix the same mix add the rags....you will have to ring them out before you use them and after each use wash, dry, and return to the bucket for the next round.  you should have less rags than solution so you should not need to make wipe solution any more often than the paper towel user :)

Non-Clorox Wipes

1 Cup Water
1 Cup Vinegar
1/2 -1 tsp Dawn dish soap
10-20 drops of a citrus essential oil (optional)
1/2 roll of paper towels

mix top 4 ingredients in a container. (I used an old Clorox wipes container) add paper towels (if the container is big enough flip once (like the baby wipes) if not turn the container upside down for a while to even out the distribution of the liquid.

@;-- for both of these recipes I recommend the regular size paper towels not the select a size because when cut in half the select a size get really small!

Homemade/handmade beauty supplies

http://wellnessmama.com/

I love this blog! It's definitely worth looking at! Everything from lotion to toothpaste and deoderant.  If you want to make it yourself so you know what's in it, here you go.