Starting weight @ 11-1/2 week postpartum on January 6th = 136#
Weight January 15th = 135#
Weight January 25th = 133#
Weight Feb 1st = 134#
Weight Feb 25th = 132#
Weight March 1st = 131#
Weight March 31st= 130#
Total of 6# lost in 12 weeks. Not bad I guess considering I dont get to exercise near as much as I would like.
#5 to go til Im at my pre pregnancy weight and 10# to go til Im at my goal. (at least for now!)
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Monday, March 29, 2010
new revised laundry soap
When i ran out of powder soap i decided to make liquid. Its actually much faster and makes tons more. .....
1/2 bar fels naptha soap bar
1/2 cup borax
1/2 cup washing soda
chop up the soap bar by knife or grate it with a cheese grater. Add to 6 cups water and heat on stove til melted. Add borax and washing soda. Stir til dissolved. Pour into a 2 or 3 gallon bucket. Add 1-1/2 gallons hot water. Stir well. Let sit 24 hours before using.
Add 1/2 cup to each load.
*This is low/no sudsing so its safe to use in front load machines.
1/2 bar fels naptha soap bar
1/2 cup borax
1/2 cup washing soda
chop up the soap bar by knife or grate it with a cheese grater. Add to 6 cups water and heat on stove til melted. Add borax and washing soda. Stir til dissolved. Pour into a 2 or 3 gallon bucket. Add 1-1/2 gallons hot water. Stir well. Let sit 24 hours before using.
Add 1/2 cup to each load.
*This is low/no sudsing so its safe to use in front load machines.
Friday, March 26, 2010
My journey to being Greener/Saving money
Well, Im pretty proud of myself. I started out 2010 with the goal to become even more greener/live cheaper then we did in 09. So far I think Im doing pretty good.
In 2009 we. . .
1. Used Cloth diapers on Kianna instead of disposables
2. Nurse instead of Formula for Kianna
3. Started recycling thus cutting back on our trash because we have to pay per bag to dump it
4. Made my own laundry soap.
5. Used Cloth Nursing pads instead of disposable
So far in '10 we . . . .
1. Switch to all natural cleaning supplies and make my own with Vinegar, essential oils and baking soda.
2. Started REMEMBERING to take my reusable grocery bags to the store with me.
3. Started using All natural shampoo and conditioner
4. Making my own baby food for Kianna
5. Using a all natural shampoo on the dogs instead of the nasty dog shampoo that smells!
6. Hanging Ki's Diapers and our jeans and sheets and blankets out on our porch rail to dry instead of using the dryer. (my clothes line is not strung with string so I cant use it.)
More Energy saving Changes coming to our house soon but i cant quite talk about it yet. Hopefully in the next few weeks I can tell!! ;-)
Im also thinking in the next few months of renewing my sams club card and buying in bulk. I figured it up and for about half of ours monthly items I buy I can get it in bulk twice a year and it will end up being $9 a month. Then i would have to just buy perishables and fruit and stuff every week at the store and should be under $40-$50 a month. So WAY cheaper grocery bill then it is now. Plus in the summer its always cheaper cause we get a ton from moms garden.
In 2009 we. . .
1. Used Cloth diapers on Kianna instead of disposables
2. Nurse instead of Formula for Kianna
3. Started recycling thus cutting back on our trash because we have to pay per bag to dump it
4. Made my own laundry soap.
5. Used Cloth Nursing pads instead of disposable
So far in '10 we . . . .
1. Switch to all natural cleaning supplies and make my own with Vinegar, essential oils and baking soda.
2. Started REMEMBERING to take my reusable grocery bags to the store with me.
3. Started using All natural shampoo and conditioner
4. Making my own baby food for Kianna
5. Using a all natural shampoo on the dogs instead of the nasty dog shampoo that smells!
6. Hanging Ki's Diapers and our jeans and sheets and blankets out on our porch rail to dry instead of using the dryer. (my clothes line is not strung with string so I cant use it.)
More Energy saving Changes coming to our house soon but i cant quite talk about it yet. Hopefully in the next few weeks I can tell!! ;-)
Im also thinking in the next few months of renewing my sams club card and buying in bulk. I figured it up and for about half of ours monthly items I buy I can get it in bulk twice a year and it will end up being $9 a month. Then i would have to just buy perishables and fruit and stuff every week at the store and should be under $40-$50 a month. So WAY cheaper grocery bill then it is now. Plus in the summer its always cheaper cause we get a ton from moms garden.
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Week end + Photos
Over the weekend we were in Chicago for my Cousins wedding. We left here friday evening around 8 and go to chicago around 12:30. Ki did great, slept the whole way! Once we got to the hotel though she was up and down all night. She didnt sleep good either night we were there. Mommy and Daddy were very tired when we got home!!
Mom, Dad & Kianna ready for the wedding
Kianna meeting her 2nd cousin Kyla. Kyla was in love with "baby"
My cousin Eric, Crystal & my sister Shelly at the reception
Matt & Jacki
Wedding party dancing
Lunch at cracker barrel on the way home
Mom, Dad & Kianna ready for the wedding
Kianna meeting her 2nd cousin Kyla. Kyla was in love with "baby"
My cousin Eric, Crystal & my sister Shelly at the reception
Matt & Jacki
Wedding party dancing
Lunch at cracker barrel on the way home
Thursday, March 18, 2010
HAPPY 5 MONTHS KI!!
Today my baby is 5 months old. I cant believe how fast time is going. She is getting so big already. Im going to try to weigh her today so ill come back and post that later......
*Ki has started really scooting around on her belly.
* LOVES praisebaby dvds....she can go from crying to perfectly still in 5 seconds if i put on the dvd
*Sleeps a bit better now. usually goes to sleep at 8 or 9 and sleeps til 2 or 3am...then back to sleep til 5 or 6. Some nights are aweful but for the most part its not bad.
*Loves bath
* Wears 3-6 month clothes but some of the clothes are getting snug
* Wears medium diapers
*Eats cereal everynight. Loves ice cream, banana, mashed potato. HATES applesauce.
****ok, she weighs right around 15#****
*Ki has started really scooting around on her belly.
* LOVES praisebaby dvds....she can go from crying to perfectly still in 5 seconds if i put on the dvd
*Sleeps a bit better now. usually goes to sleep at 8 or 9 and sleeps til 2 or 3am...then back to sleep til 5 or 6. Some nights are aweful but for the most part its not bad.
*Loves bath
* Wears 3-6 month clothes but some of the clothes are getting snug
* Wears medium diapers
*Eats cereal everynight. Loves ice cream, banana, mashed potato. HATES applesauce.
****ok, she weighs right around 15#****
Monday, March 15, 2010
Sickies
Kianna and I have been sick today so no big update for now. She has been running a fever and very grumpy and I have had a horrible headache since yesterday and just very tired. We are both feeling a bit better this evening so hopefully tomorrow we will be good as new.
We are heading to chicago for a wedding this weekend so our week will be very busy. Ill try to update before leaving and im sure when I get back I will have lots of photos to share!
We are heading to chicago for a wedding this weekend so our week will be very busy. Ill try to update before leaving and im sure when I get back I will have lots of photos to share!
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Housecleaner Recipes
I have been making my own cleaners for some time now and have finally found mixtures that work great after much trial and error!
Scrubbing Powder
This works well to sprinkle on the tub, sinks, anywhere you need some grit!
1/2 cup Borax
1/2 cup Washing soda
1/2 cup Baking soda
mix well and store in a old parmesan cheese shaker. Sprinkle on tub, sink, wherever and scrub with a rag or brush. Rinse clean.
All purpose spray
1/2 Cup Vinegar
1 Cup water
few drops essential oil
Mix all together in a large spray bottle. Add whatever essential oils you like. Tea Tree oil is a disinfectant so add that if you need to disinfect.
Shake before using each time.
Dusting Spray
1/4 Cup Olive oil
1 Cup Vinegar
Mix together and store in a spray bottle. Shake well before each use as the olive oil seperates. You can add lemon essential oil to make it smell more like dusting spray if you want.
Laundry Soap
1 Cup Borax
1 Cup Washing soda
1/2 Bar of Fels Naptha soap
Grate soap bar. In a big pot heat 6 cups water and add grated soap. Once melted add the borax and soda. Mix until all dissolved. In a big 3 gallon bucket put 4 cups hot water. Add soap mix. Then add 1-1/2 gallons of hot water. Stir until mixed well.
Let sit for 24 hours before using. This will be a gel like. Add 1/2 cup to each load.
For fabric softener simply add 1/4 cup vinegar to the wash at the rinse cycle or in the softner spot if you have one.
Im still trying to find a Windex recipe I like, until then i am still using windex because honestly I use so very little that 1- It isnt enough toxins to hurt and 2- I am still using the same bottle we got right before we got married. So its not that costly for us.
I Also am still using store bought dish soap because I havent been able to find a natural dish soap recipe that works and doesnt leave a film. Plus dish soap is cheap so its not a big concern to me.
Scrubbing Powder
This works well to sprinkle on the tub, sinks, anywhere you need some grit!
1/2 cup Borax
1/2 cup Washing soda
1/2 cup Baking soda
mix well and store in a old parmesan cheese shaker. Sprinkle on tub, sink, wherever and scrub with a rag or brush. Rinse clean.
All purpose spray
1/2 Cup Vinegar
1 Cup water
few drops essential oil
Mix all together in a large spray bottle. Add whatever essential oils you like. Tea Tree oil is a disinfectant so add that if you need to disinfect.
Shake before using each time.
Dusting Spray
1/4 Cup Olive oil
1 Cup Vinegar
Mix together and store in a spray bottle. Shake well before each use as the olive oil seperates. You can add lemon essential oil to make it smell more like dusting spray if you want.
Laundry Soap
1 Cup Borax
1 Cup Washing soda
1/2 Bar of Fels Naptha soap
Grate soap bar. In a big pot heat 6 cups water and add grated soap. Once melted add the borax and soda. Mix until all dissolved. In a big 3 gallon bucket put 4 cups hot water. Add soap mix. Then add 1-1/2 gallons of hot water. Stir until mixed well.
Let sit for 24 hours before using. This will be a gel like. Add 1/2 cup to each load.
For fabric softener simply add 1/4 cup vinegar to the wash at the rinse cycle or in the softner spot if you have one.
Im still trying to find a Windex recipe I like, until then i am still using windex because honestly I use so very little that 1- It isnt enough toxins to hurt and 2- I am still using the same bottle we got right before we got married. So its not that costly for us.
I Also am still using store bought dish soap because I havent been able to find a natural dish soap recipe that works and doesnt leave a film. Plus dish soap is cheap so its not a big concern to me.
Monday, March 1, 2010
WEight update again
Starting weight @ 11-1/2 week postpartum on January 6th = 136#
Weight January 15th = 135#
Weight January 25th = 133#
Weight Feb 1st = 134#
Weight Feb 25th = 132#
Weight March 1st = 131#
Im loving my walk away the pounds dvds. . . I dropped a whole pound since thursday!!
I measured myself on Jan 26th and since then i have lost
1 inch on my belly
1/2 inch on my arms
1 inch on my thighs.
Not too shabby. . .5 weeks and I lost a inch on my stomach.
Weight January 15th = 135#
Weight January 25th = 133#
Weight Feb 1st = 134#
Weight Feb 25th = 132#
Weight March 1st = 131#
Im loving my walk away the pounds dvds. . . I dropped a whole pound since thursday!!
I measured myself on Jan 26th and since then i have lost
1 inch on my belly
1/2 inch on my arms
1 inch on my thighs.
Not too shabby. . .5 weeks and I lost a inch on my stomach.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)