Day 10

Cody's first time experiencing Hilton Magic

Day 9

It's cooooold here and Landon found a way to stay cozy by wrapping himself in an electric blanket cocoon.  

Day 8

Hot Chocolate Muffins | oh-so-super-cute muffins with mini mallows on top

I just made these for the kids when they get home from school on this cold and windy day.

The recipe can be found here.

Day 7

Egg washing and harmonica playing.   1960's anyone?  :)

Day 6 | laundry soap

A friend shared this laundry soap recipe last summer.   I made it shortly after and we have been using it ever since.    I made my first batch on July 13th, 2014 and I just finished up the last bit of it last week.    For our family of 6, that batch of laundry soap lasted us almost 6 months.

I picked up all of the ingredients for batch #2 a few weeks ago and just mixed it up last night.

Laundry Detergent

1 box Borax

1 box Washing Soda

1 large box Baking Soda

1 container Oxy Clean

4 bars Fels Naptha laundry bar soap, found in the laundry detergent aisle 

(the original recipe calls for 3 bars, but I like my detergent to suds a bit more so I use 4)

Grate Fels Naptha on a cheese grater or in a food processor (a food processor makes it SO quick!)   Mix all ingredients together in a large container or bucket.   Store in an airtight container.

I use a 1/4 cup measuring scoop for adding the detergent into the washing machine, but I don't use a full 1/4 cup.   My farmer husband even uses this detergent for his manury, greasy, smelly clothes and they come out very clean!

Our whites are bright, stains come out and clothes come out fresh!   Thanks, Jenny for the great recipe!

This is only a portion of the recipe.   The rest is stored in the bucket I mix it in.

Day 5

It's always sad when Christmas is done but I sure do love the Spring catalogs that are arriving!

Day 4

Audrey reading to her baby brother

Day 3

The dining room is started!!!!

Day 2

Not ready to undecorate

Day 1 | Happy New Year

This year.  

Slowing down.  Cherishing family.  Personal projects.

Goal:  on December 31, 2015 I will have blogged one photo every day.

365 photos that bring joy, memories, laughter and possible tears.

I'm pretty excited!

a work day in the studio calls for a Day #1 selfie