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Homemade Dishwasher Detergent – A Failure
I got inspired to try out a homemade dishwasher detergent. Every recipe I looked at on the Internet recommended Borax and Baking Soda 1:1. Okay, no problem. I’ve had Borax downstairs on top of my freezer for about 5 years now, waiting for some use I’ve quite forgotten. Of course, baking Soda was in my cupboards as well. My first attempt was unsatisfactory. Dishes had some particles of food, smudges and a fine film covering the surface. Second attempt adding vinegar as a rinse aid was unsatisfactory. Same problem. Dishes had particles of food, smudges and a fine film. Now I’ve used vinegar plenty in the past as a rinse…
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Where Do I Go For Wisdom?
Six children with different bents, quirks, ideas and personalities. Each one unique from the other. How is it possible when they share the same mom and dad? They say no two people, of the 6.76 billion, world population have the same palm print or fingerprint. This is incredible. There are over 10,000 bird species, an estimated 100,000 different trees… and more then 1,000,000 different insect species. Our God showing He is a God of variety. I cannot fathom the greatness of Him. With six children, alike in some ways, but different in so many other areas how can I know how to lead and train them? Raising children is no…
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Tackle it Tuesday #139
Another task completed that’s been hanging over my head for probably a few years. Oh, the shame of it! But no longer! This week I tackled a bit of mending. The binding on a quilt that my grandmother had made had came undone in an small area but had got worse since I had neglected to stitch it up promptly. I have another one that needs my attention as well, but at least this one is done! To see what others have tackled this week go here.
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B is for Bush
Scrub OakCyphomardra Betacea Scrub Oak, as it is commonly called, is a very resilient and tough bush. It is to be found all over our valley. It produces acorns which are not quite the same size as a large oak tree would produce. They have acorns that are bitter and have a certain amount of toxicity. So be safe when you eat acorns. Remember, “Safety first.” Picture & Entry written by Zachary (16 year old) *For the A B See Photo Meme, I’m approaching it this way: my children will use this for their nature study. Each one has their own letter from the alphabet (starting at A) and they…
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Review of Sir Malcolm & the Missing Prince
Sir Malcolm & the Missing Prince Written by: Sidney Baldwin 221 pages Publisher: Lamplighter Publishing This book is one that grips you from the first page. It is the tale of a prince who is self-willed and only wants to do what pleases him. The story begins with the King going to court to hear the various cases brought to him. Hubert, the self-willed young prince, sits beside him to learn ‘wisdom and justice from his father’s judgements.’ But he is fretful and eager to leave to follow his own pleasures. His father asks him to stay for one more case and is asked to tell the King (his father)…
