Today is the day..

Today I will be making my own laundry detergent. After researching on many different websites and talking to others who make their own detergent I have decided it is worth a try. I found a very simple recipe that I plan to use.

Powdered Laundry Detergent

1 Fels-Naptha soap bar (I replaced the Fels-Naptha bar for Ivory soap because I could not find Fels-Naptha in our local stores and Ivory Soap is cheaper. The reviews I found said it is just as effective.)
1 Cup Washing Soda
½ Cup Borax

-Grate soap or break into pieces and process in a food processor until powdered. Mix all ingredients. For light load, use 1 Tablespoon. For heavy or heavily soiled load, use 2 Tablespoons. Yields: 3 Cups detergent. (Approx. 40 loads)

I have decided to start with powdered detergent because it is easier and faster to make. If all goes well with the powdered detergent I may try the liquid detergent just so I can do a comparison on the two.

I'm back!

I took a break from my blog for a few months to decide if it was something that I wanted to continue. I would love to have it to document my boys' lives and how they are growing. All of our family is out of town so it is an easy way to share our lives with them and to share my thoughts on different topics. The last few weeks I have really been missing my blog and coming up with topics. As of today, I am officially back in the swing of things. I have a few posts that I would like to get done over the next week or so and am looking forward to being back.

The last few months have been hectic, crazy, and exhausting. The boys had their birthdays with 1 big party. They are now 2 and 3! I can't believe how big they are getting.

I am working part-time and enjoying the time away from the boys. I miss them like crazy but it is refreshing to get away a few hours a week.

I am 6 1/2 months pregnant and looking forward to holding our new little guy in October. It is HOT outside and I dread being outside!

The boys are active and all over the place as usual. We are planning a little trip to Colorado to see family in a few weeks and I am looking forward to time away with my family.

Well, that is all for today. I will be back soon though!