Rest

Well like most people in the area, September has brought back "the routine".  The routine of everyday life, kids back to school, moms back to running kids from one event to another.

Fortunately for us we had a very relaxing 4 days before the return to "life".  It is a wonderful feeling to be sitting around a campfire, sitting tilted all the way back, and enjoying star-gazing.  No cell phones, no talking, just watching.  How can we bring more of these "slow" periods into our life?  The need to relax in today's busy world is becoming more needed, there are some that don't even know where to begin.

Rest takes place in the early morning hours, when it is still dark and no one else is moving. Everything is peaceful and quiet for a time of reflection and devotion. Sometimes He wakes us up so we can rest in His word, quiet the everyday worries and troubles. Only then can we be renewed. These words were provided from above.

Thank you for the quiet moments.

Alternative Recipes - Not Always Food

I am tired of all the toxins that are put into our products and then we go and slather them all over ourselves and our kids.  We wonder why more and more people and children are developing allergies and asthma.  Why do we choose to buy products that are covered with warning labels and "danger" messages?  I am tired of all these products, aren't you? There are safe alternatives available. You can still clean your house, the only difference is you don't need the safety glasses and rubber gloves to handle your "cleaning" supplies......

 

Looking for an alternative to your bug repellent? 

One that is non-toxic and safe to use?

Bug Repellent

• one small spray bottle 12oz.
• 1 capful of Sol-U-Mel
• 10 drops of Mela Oil
• 1 capful of kids body wash
• 1 capful of Renew Oil
• top up the bottle with water

Clogged drains making you crazy? Try this alternative..... 

Clogged Drains

  

• Take 1/4 cup of Tough and Tender
• Mix with 2 or 3 tsp of Sol-U-Mel
• Pour down the drain
• Rinse the measuring cup out with about 2 cups of boiling water
• Let stand for a little while (at least 30 minutes).  Then pour another whole kettle of boiling water down.

 Looking for some great products that actually get your car clean and shiny? I use them and love the job they do.

 
Rustic Touch Furniture Polish to clean leather, dashes, and interiors.  It gives it a nice clean look but is not greasy.  It also contains Melaleuca Oil which will condition your leather and dashes and help keep them from cracking.
 
Tough and Tender is great on your wheels.  It will really shine them up so you can have some bling!  Also spray it on your grill or wherever you have bugs and they will wipe right off without having to scrub.   The Tough and Tender Wipes are great to have in your car all the time to clean up a mess, wipe off the dash or some mud.
 
Sol-U-Mel and/or PreSpot are great for all your carpet or upholstery. It will remove the stains and give your interior a nice clean smell.
 
Lemon Brite is great for soaping up the outside.  Just put a couple of drops in a bucket of water.

Looking for a Bleach Alternative that won't eat through your clothes?

Save your old 96 load MelaPower container plus pump. It works great for this heavy duty Laundry Whitener :

• 1/2 to 3/4 cup of Diamond Brite Gel
• 1/4 cup Tub & Tile
• 1/4 cup MelaMagic
• 1 bottle of PreSpot

Pour into container and fill the rest of the way with water. Shake well before using. Use 2 pumps of this Laundry Whitener in place of bleach, per large load of extra dirty whites.   

If you need anymore information about these recipes please do not hesitate to contact me.

The Healthy You  

Paper Crafts

When I started this blog I mentioned that it would be about everything or nothing. What's Left Out? So here is an entry dedicated to a passion - paper crafts.  Be prepared for more down the line.

I just recently re-purposed a table from the farm and made it into a long awaited craft table, which means I get to set out my stuff and leave it out if I want to. --- so there!  It is not such a chore if your items have a place to be, instead of tucked away in a cupboard. I should clarify that the "chore" is putting everything away after you have used it. Where is my maid?

I am so pumped, after getting my new computer and printer last July, I finally figured out how to use the scanner.  Which means I finally sat down and actually put some effort into finding out how it works.

So in the celebration of the scanner, here are some projects I just finished recently:

This is a card I did for boy birthday. I have started doing 3x3 cards for kids, because the card is not what's important to them, they want the friends and the fun. 

This little princess card was made in celebration of my niece's birthday.  You have got to have pink, fluff and shiny baubles for a two year old.

This is one of the travel journals I prepared for my kids, in anticipation of a trip, can you guess some of the sights we will see? lol

Rantings

Have you ever felt like you were meant for something? You just don't know what.  It's out there, it's so close I can almost taste it, I can almost see it.  What am I meant to do?  I have so many images running through my head, but that could be the "spacey" factor.

I am so excited I am going to a course in June, maybe by then the picture won't be so fuzzy.

How did you discover what you were meant to do?  Did you just fall into it?  Did it just happen?  Is it your passion?  The "experts" all say, "love what you do".  My passions are crafts, and I love editing movies and pictures.  --- How do I turn that into a business? or Do I just leave them as a hobby?

From my to do list last week:

• I worked on promoting my business, I love not having the "dragging" feeling I use to have
• still working on the trip
• organization is on, plus I love the fact that my house is clean without the use of many harmful chemicals

Anyone who has never made a mistake has never tried anything new. --- Albert Einstein

If you don't like your job, you don't strike! You just go in every day, and do it really half assed. That's the American way. - Homer Simpson

The First Post

What do you title your first post? What do you talk about?

Well, how about a little about myself.  I enjoy many crafts: cards, scrapbooking, cross-stitch, and I am just learning crocheting (along with my daughter).  I enjoy camping, hiking, some sports. I enjoy cooking and eating.  I love to veg in front of the TV or with a good book. I have my own home-based business where I help families rid their homes of toxins and replace them with natural products.

I try to be a good parent, but some issues are very difficult to deal with.  Tween girls, need I say more; they are mean and petty and make each others lives miserable. We have all done it and been through it, I just wish my daughter did not have to experience it.

Bring up boys is a whole separate issue, you have to deal with them different.  But, if you have both you know what I am talking about. They love all the bodily noises and functions, they can be gross and disgusting, but loving and sweet.

I am reading a great book right now The Tipping Point: How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference. The book does not even feel like a non-fiction read, it is very entertaining and informative. I don't think I am a Connector, Maven or Salesmen, I am trying to figure out who those people are in my life. 

This week I am working on expanding my business, planning a trip, and organizing my house.