tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16427795275094198182024-03-14T04:28:03.765-05:00All things MeMarieAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07615902181365057843noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1642779527509419818.post-86466187117153583552013-02-11T16:26:00.001-06:002013-02-18T10:47:36.226-06:00Homemade Laundry DetergentI decided it was time to try making my own laundry detergent. <br />
At first I thought the idea of it was kinda stupid when you can buy it at the store, then the more I saw it on Pinterest...of course, the more I wanted to try it. <br />
So I started looking at all the different recipes and sorting thru what I did and didn't like. <br />
I decided to use a powder recipe I found on <a href="http://bumblebeebags.blogspot.com/?m=1" target="_blank">BumbleBee Bags</a> website as a guide. I only changed a few things. <br />
Here is the link to the original recipe I used as a guide for mine. <br />
<a href="http://bumblebeebags.blogspot.com/2012/01/20-minutes-and-20-dollars-for-years.html?m=1" target="_blank">20 Minutes and 20 Dollars for a years worth of Laundry Soap!!</a><br />
I used Zote vs Fels Naptha (I'm a sucker for pink. ;-)) and I didn't add the oils to mine. I like to be able to change the smells thru the year. <br />
My next task will be trying to make my own laundry crystals...<br />
So I actually ended up with my own recipe I guess. This is what I used: <br />
1 4lbs box of Borax<br />
1 4lbs box of Arm and Hammer Soda<br />
1 3lbs box of Arm and Hammer Washing Soda<br />
1 3lbs Tub OxyClean<br />
3 bars Zote Soap<br />
So I went to my local Walmart and got all the supplies I needed. It was $23.99 before tax for the ingredients. <br />
I also bought some clear plastic gallon and quart size containers to keep it in. I wasn't sure how many I would need, so I bought extra. <br />
I shredded the Zote with a cheese grater and then mixed everything in a giant bucket and then blended it together in my Magic Bullet. <br />
It did take a while to blend because I could only do a little at a time but it worked great! <br />
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I made most of it for myself but I did package up a few containers to give to friends so they could test it out too. So far it's been good! <br />
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I use 1-2 tablespoons per load depending on what I'm washing or how big the load is. <br />
I don't know how long the batch will last so I can't give you a break down on the price per load. But I was cheap to make and I'm sure it will last way longer than what I was using before. <br />
I would love to hear about your experiences with making your own soap!!! <br />
<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07615902181365057843noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1642779527509419818.post-16592060881371926202012-11-28T09:22:00.001-06:002013-02-11T12:30:12.217-06:00Christmas Christmas ChristmasI've started working on my Christmas Decorations for this year!!! So excited!! <br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07615902181365057843noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1642779527509419818.post-41693686400102017262012-11-07T20:28:00.001-06:002012-11-08T08:50:38.903-06:00Pumpkin Door HangerSo I cut out a pumpkin and had this great simple idea. Just paint it and put a "S" on it and be simple and cute...<br />
Well it turned out plain and boring. Blah. So I had to spice it up...so much better now!!! <br />
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Elisha Marie Jewelry posted "Tastes of Teal and Turquoise from Texas Esty Team" and featured one of my <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/99443405/black-and-white-zebra-monogrammed-hand" target="_blank">sweat towels.</a> <br />
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<a href="http://elishamariejewelry.wordpress.com/2012/07/20/texas-blue-sky/" target="_blank">elisha marie jewelry</a><br />
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Thank you!!!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07615902181365057843noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1642779527509419818.post-51473963339409843712012-07-04T08:15:00.000-05:002013-02-11T12:30:56.240-06:004th of July<div style="text-align: center;">
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Just a few quotes for the day. Happy Humpday!! </div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07615902181365057843noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1642779527509419818.post-30578268132812737352012-04-16T10:43:00.000-05:002013-02-11T12:32:02.367-06:00Front Door Wreath<div style="text-align: center;">
I love big over the top front door wreaths. It just shows so much of someone's personality before you even see inside their house! </div>
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So I made my own!! </div>
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It's not too big but has lots of color and character and personality to it. </div>
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I bought everything I needed from the craft store. The wooden S was unfinished so I painted it white then added the polka dots. Once it was ready I set it where I wanted it to go and just kind of filled in the bottom of the wreath with flowers. </div>
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I used all colors because I'm indecisive and couldn't come up with a color scheme I liked. ;-)</div>
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But I think it turned out great! Perfect for me and my home!! </div>
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So my Etsy shop is doing ok. I've had a few sales, but not as many as I would like. So of course I googled ways to drive traffic to my shop. I found this very helpful blog that I am going to work off of. So I thought I would share it for anyone else who needs help getting their shop out there! <br />
Thank you craftybird!!!</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07615902181365057843noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1642779527509419818.post-34915752967686342242012-03-27T06:27:00.000-05:002012-03-27T06:27:32.547-05:00Truffula trees!!!I took tha kid to see The Lorax last week while she was out of school on spring break. It's always fun to go to the movies just the two of us and spend some time together. Anyways, she loved the movie!! It was cute. <br />
So we got some Truffula seeds!!<br />
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First thing you have to do is soak the orange thingy in water for 24 hours. Well ours has been soaking a little longer than that. </div>
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We are about to plant it in some soil and see if we can get it to grow!!</div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><strong>Anyone already planted one of these? How did it go for you??</strong></span></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07615902181365057843noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1642779527509419818.post-15413332431572487722012-03-19T10:52:00.001-05:002013-02-11T12:32:38.385-06:00Austin Weekend!!The hubs and I had a great time in Austin this past weekend!! We went to go sit in the audience of America's Got Talent! It was very cool! <br />
But also this weekend was SXSW in Austin. It was crazy busy down there. It seemed like it took forever just to get down the road from all the traffic and people. At least we got to see it...and something's I wish we hadn't!<br />
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Ally full of food trucks!! So cool!</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07615902181365057843noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1642779527509419818.post-57047787156807423012012-03-17T03:22:00.001-05:002012-03-17T03:22:05.781-05:00Happy st patricks dayHave a fun one!<br/><br/><a href='http://www.etsy.com/shop/memarieboutique' title='My Etsy SHop'>Click Here to Visit My Etsy Shop!</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07615902181365057843noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1642779527509419818.post-48850932392229366172012-03-12T10:28:00.001-05:002012-03-12T10:28:55.306-05:00Mondays suck!Monday's are always the hardest days. Especially after DST this weekend! <br />
I did have a productive, yet short, weekend. <br />
I finished up a new blanket this weekend!! Going to take pictures and list it in my Etsy shop later today!!!<br />
I also made a sweat towel for my dear friends softball pitching star!!! Hope she loves it when I give it to her this weekend!!!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07615902181365057843noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1642779527509419818.post-64747007596209365572012-03-10T22:02:00.001-06:002012-03-10T22:02:58.651-06:00I started a blog!<span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Ive never had a blog before. I decided to start one as a way to show my work that I have made...and to babble on about various things in my life. lol</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-family: Arial;">So here it is!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Here is my Etsy shop:</span><br />
<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/MeMarieBoutique">http://www.etsy.com/shop/MeMarieBoutique</a><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">And here is MeMarie Boutique's FB page:</span><br />
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/MeMarieBoutique">https://www.facebook.com/MeMarieBoutique</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07615902181365057843noreply@blogger.com0