tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10774888191818961072024-03-23T13:41:11.030-05:00The Bullock 5<center>Recipes, DIY, hairbows, crafts, inspiration,home decor</center>Jamie @ The Bullock 5http://www.blogger.com/profile/01484138920084076660noreply@blogger.comBlogger136125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1077488819181896107.post-29074832853766981112017-01-08T16:37:00.000-06:002017-01-08T17:11:13.264-06:00Monthly Meal Plan - JanuaryOk, this is something I have been working on! The first image is just that an image to view or print. Scroll down for the excel file that has attached grocery list and you can edit.<br />
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Still tweaking a bit but posting for those that asked. You should be able to download a copy in excel and edit to suit your family's favorite meals. The second sheet has an ingredient list and although setting it up may take a bit of time.... once you do it you can save and quickly update next month without having to enter everything in again! You can then print the recipe list each month prior to your grocery trip.... This is my first month doing it this way.... And really I have already shopped for my January meals for the most part.... I will tweak the list as I go, adding or reformatting if needed. I am in the process of posting my recipes to this blog too for reference.... <br />
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I shop the bulk of my items by month.... Meats, canned goods, dry goods, cleaning products, etc. In between I grab produce, milk, and bread as needed. We also have spaghetti of some sort every Tuesday.... Sometimes it's spaghetti and meatballs, sometimes meat Sauce... sometimes with salad, and different breads. Wednesdays we eat at church. And most weekends I don't "cook", per se, but we eat up the leftovers from the days prior, or if there are none it's Soup/sandwich or pull something from my freezer stash. Many Sundays we will eat out as well.... <br />
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My goal for 2017 is to do this each month and then in future Years it won't require much to adjust for new dates! I am also starting something new in my little family assigning a cooking night to the kids.... They were excited about this and wanted to work in pairs. So my boys are teaming up and my daughter is pairing up with daddy! Hopefully this will help them all be more proficient in the kitchen, give me a break once a week from the cooking part at least!.... and perhaps they will gain a new appreciation for all my efforts! I have printed the monthly page for the fridge and also keeping a copy in a binder that I am keeping as reference! I am also highlighting the kids cooking night!<br />
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Anyway I hope this may provide some inspiration to you! Feel free to copy and use/amend to suit your family, etc. My kids won't be cooking at your house though LOL!<br />
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1 Box Yellow Cake Mix (dry)<br />
1 stick butter, cut into slices<br />
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That is it! Bake 45-50 minutes on 350 in oven! Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream if you wish!! YUM!<br />
<br />Jamie @ The Bullock 5http://www.blogger.com/profile/01484138920084076660noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1077488819181896107.post-40503509295937399182017-01-08T15:24:00.000-06:002017-01-08T15:24:19.182-06:00Boston Market Copycat MeatLoaf Recipe<div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-8" style="clear: both;">
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<tr><td>3/4 cup ketchup</td><td><br /></td></tr>
<tr><td>2 1/2 TBS BBQ sauce<br />2 TBS sugar<br /></td><td><br /></td></tr>
<tr><td>3/4 tsp onion powder<br />3/4 tsp garlic powder</td><td><br /></td></tr>
<tr><td>2 1/2 lbs ground beef</td><td><br /></td><td><br /></td></tr>
<tr><td>2/3 cup all purpose flour</td><td><br /></td></tr>
<tr><td>2 tsp salt<br />1/4 tsp pepper<br />2 eggs, beaten<br />1 1/4 cup italian bread crumbs</td><td> </td><td> </td><td> </td><td> </td><td> </td><td> </td><td> </td><td> </td><td> </td><td> </td><td> </td><td> </td><td> </td><td> </td><td> </td><td> </td><td> </td><td> </td><td> </td><td> </td><td> </td><td> </td><td> </td><td> </td><td> </td><td> </td><td> </td><td> </td><td> </td><td> </td><td> </td><td> </td><td> </td><td> </td><td> </td><td> </td><td> </td></tr>
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1, Preheat the oven to 400 F<br />
2. In a large bowl, stir together the ketchup, bbq sauce and the sugar; set aside 1/4 cup of the mixture.<br />
3. With your hands, mix in the remaining ingredients in sauce mixture.<br />
4. Form the mixture into a loaf and placed into a greased 9 by 5 inch
loaf pan. (If you don't have a loaf pan, that's ok - I use a rectangular
pan and that works fine)<br />
5. Bake, COVERED, for 35-40 mins.<br />
6. Uncover and drain the fat from the pan, then slice the meat loaf while still in the pan.<br />
7. Drizzle the reserved tomato sauce mixture evenly over the meat loaf. <br />
8. Bake, UNCOVERED, for an additional 30 mins or until cooked thoroughly.<br />
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Jamie @ The Bullock 5http://www.blogger.com/profile/01484138920084076660noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1077488819181896107.post-33510344769427902702017-01-08T14:34:00.003-06:002017-01-08T15:28:01.979-06:00Orange Glazed Meatballs1 lb Ground Beef<br />
1 tsp garlic powder<br />
1 Cup Bread Crumbs<br />
1 egg<br />
2 TBS oil<br />
4 TBS Orange Marmalade<br />
4 TBS Soy Sauce<br />
2 TBS White Vinegar<br />
2 Oranges or clementines<br />
splash of orange juice<br />
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<li>Prepare Meatballs and cook: In a large bowl, combine the ground beef with the garlic, 2 teaspoons soy sauce, bread crumbs, and a large pinch of salt and pepper. Thoroughly combine and form into golf-ball-sized meatballs. Heat a large drizzle of oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the meatballs to the pan. Cook, rotating to brown all sides, for 5-7 minutes, or until cooked to desired doneness. (can also cook in oven) Remove from the pan and set aside.</li>
<li> Make the glaze: Wipe out any burned bits from the pan. Returning it to medium-high heat, add the vinegar, orange jam, remaining soy sauce, and a splash of orange juice. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Return the meatballs to the pan. Reduce until the sauce is thick and syrupy. Roll the meatballs to coat them in the glaze.</li>
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We like to serve with white rice and broccoli! And with the 2 oranges remove skin and divide into segments and serve with it!. The kids LOVE this!!! Jamie @ The Bullock 5http://www.blogger.com/profile/01484138920084076660noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1077488819181896107.post-57217455127514673392017-01-08T13:58:00.003-06:002017-01-08T13:58:54.770-06:00Teriyaki Pork Loin (Crockpot)<div class="recipe-print__description">
This is a stable in our house! I usually use a 2-3 lb pork loin for my family of 5 and this gives us plenty for seconds/leftovers or lunch the next day!</div>
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2 TBS oil
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2-3 lb whole pork tenderloin
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1/2 cup soy sauce</li>
<li>1/2 cup brown sugar </li>
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1 cup brewed coffee (hot or cold doesn't matter!)
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<li>3 tsp minced garlic
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<li> Salt and Pepper to taste </li>
<li class="item">(optional) add Tony's Chachere's Creole Seasoning for a little kick!<br /><br />Directions</li>
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<li>Put oil in crockpot. Then Porkloin. and all other ingredients.</li>
<li class="item">Cook on Low
for about 4-6 hours, turning 2 to 3 times during the cooking time to
ensure even doneness. Internal temperature in the tenderloin should
reach 180 degrees F (82 degrees C).</li>
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the slow cooker and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing. If desired,
spoon liquid over slices when serving.<br /><br />You can thicken the sauce to make a nice gravy with a little cold water and flour. I usually serve this with egg noodles or rice and a veggie or two!</li>
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Jamie @ The Bullock 5http://www.blogger.com/profile/01484138920084076660noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1077488819181896107.post-833410710013482242017-01-08T13:25:00.001-06:002017-01-08T18:30:05.383-06:00Cheeseburger Pie Soup<div class="recipe-print__description">
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1 lb ground beef
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3 to 4 carrots, shredded
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1 cup chopped celery
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1 tsp basil
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1 tsp parsley
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4 TBS butter</li>
<li>5 cups beef broth (I use water and beef base)</li>
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4 cups cubed potatoes
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1/4 cup all-purpose flour
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<li> 2 cups shredded or cubed Cheddar cheese (Velveeta is good too)</li>
<li> 2 cups milk
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1/4 cup sour cream
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<li class="item">In a large pot, melt 1 TBS butter over medium heat: cook and stir vegetables and beef , until beef is brown, drain grease.</li>
<li class="item">Stir in basil and parsley. Add broth and potatoes. Bring to a boil, then simmer until potatoes are tender, about 10-12 minutes.</li>
<li class="item">Melt the remainder of butter and stir in flour. Add the milk, stirring until smooth.</li>
<li class="item">Gradually add milk
mixture to the soup, stirring constantly. Bring to a boil and reduce
heat to simmer. Stir in cheese. When cheese is melted, add sour cream
and heat through. Do not boil.</li>
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Jamie @ The Bullock 5http://www.blogger.com/profile/01484138920084076660noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1077488819181896107.post-41776894080169077932016-05-18T11:58:00.000-05:002016-05-18T11:58:38.890-05:00Juniper Berry Oil and Night Terrors<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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JUNIPER BERRY is one of my favorite oils! <span class="highlightNode"><br /><br /> My oldest has had night terrors</span>
since he was about 18 months old. at first they were very infrequent.
When he was school age they came more often.... somewhere around 7 or 8
yrs old he began having them more frequently and I tried to learn
anything I could to stop them from occurring. Routine, schedule,
sleeping enough, eating and drinking properly, etc etc. If we stuck to
routine we could mostly keep them away but if he stayed u<span class="text_exposed_show">p at a friend's house too late I was doomed! His <span class="highlightNode">night terrors</span>
would come exactly 1 hour and 20 minutes into his sleep pattern. He
would scream in terror, someone was trying to kill him, or me, it was
always frightening to go thru and there was little I could do to console
him. Some <span class="highlightNode">nights</span> they would occur another hour and 20 minutes later... it was exhausting to say the least.... </span><br />
As he got older and bigger they were scarier because it was much harder
for me to contain him. He fell off the top of his bunk bed during one
episode.... I could go on & on. <br />
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After I got into essential oils and heard Juniper berry could prevent <span class="highlightNode">night terrors</span>
from occurring I was skeptical but intrigued. After all this was my
sleep that was getting messed with too! I did more research and was
willing to try it so I ordered it and waited for the opportune time to
try this oil. After a spend the night with his friends... when he of
course stays up too late, gets up too early and is overly stimulated!
We applied a drop diluted with fractionated coconut oil to the bottom of
his big toes and swiped across the forehead for good measure. NO NIGHT
TERROR!! Time and again when his routine is off or a lack of sleep we
turn to juniper berry... He is now 13 and will ask for it or just go to
my box and ask me which one is for night terrors? It has been over a year since we first got juniper berry and I will never run out... Life
changer!<br />
Now there are also several other uses for juniper berry.
It is a very detoxifying oil, great for kidney and bladder support.
It is a diuretic and will flush your system. I use this oil often with
my condition that I have and in times of retention. Very cleansing and
purifying.<br /> If you have any questions about essential oils, health concerns, or would like to learn more about some amazing specials please <a href="mailto:sandrabees.com@gmail.com" target="_blank">Contact Me</a></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span class="fbPhotosPhotoCaption" data-ft="{"tn":"K"}" id="fbPhotoSnowliftCaption" tabindex="0"><span class="hasCaption">Make
Natural Mosquito Spray without all the harmful chemicals! in an 8oz
spray bottle mix 1/2 cup distilled (or boiled) water, 1/2 cup witch
hazel, and 20-30 drops of TerraShield. You can also add peppermint to
keep those pesky knats at bay! Oh, and this SMELLS great!<br /> <br />
"TerraShield® is an all-natural formula of lemon eucalyptus, citronella,
lemongrass, and a proprietary blend of 12 other therapeut<span class="text_exposed_show">ic-grade
essential oils blended in a base of pure fractionated coconut oil. A
primary function of essential oils in plants is protecting against
insects and other predators. Unlike other products that contain
synthetic and toxic chemicals, TerraShield is a natural approach to
managing exposure to biting insects. TerraShield's fresh, light citrus
smell is wonderfully invigorating and can be used safely by everyone in
the family. One application provides coverage that lasts up to 6 hours."</span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span class="fbPhotosPhotoCaption" data-ft="{"tn":"K"}" id="fbPhotoSnowliftCaption" tabindex="0"><span class="hasCaption"><span class="text_exposed_show">One of the best things about the TerraShield is the low cost! $12.67 retail, or $9.50 wholesale! If you would like to order let me know or goto my site <a href="http://mydoterra.com/sandrabees" target="_blank">here </a></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span class="fbPhotosPhotoCaption" data-ft="{"tn":"K"}" id="fbPhotoSnowliftCaption" tabindex="0"><span class="hasCaption"><span class="text_exposed_show">DoTerra is also offering a great promotion for the month of May if you sign up with them and purchase a kit over 100 PV you will receive 50 in product credit the following month! That is like free money to use on AY oils you want!! YAY! There are some great kits to get started The physician Kits has the 10 basic oils plus slim and sassy for $150. There is also the Home Essentials Kit that comes with 10 of the larger bottles of oils and the Petal Diffuser for $275. OR you can create your own "kit" too!</span></span></span></span>Jamie @ The Bullock 5http://www.blogger.com/profile/01484138920084076660noreply@blogger.com168tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1077488819181896107.post-55245381221962896342015-05-07T10:11:00.002-05:002015-05-07T10:11:47.720-05:00DIY X Coffee TableBuilt this coffee table to go in the living room. Also built 2 matching end tables! These were fairly quick builds with most of the work in the finishing process. The coffee table is from ana-white's plan and the end tables I modified the dimensions to fit my space.<br />
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Here are the <a href="http://ana-white.com/2012/07/plans/rustic-x-coffee-table" target="_blank">coffee table plans </a><br /><br />
The top is done in a "kona" stain and a couple of coats of poly. The bottom portion done in a distressed white with kona glaze on top.<br />
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<br />Jamie @ The Bullock 5http://www.blogger.com/profile/01484138920084076660noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1077488819181896107.post-6317394589010934472015-05-07T09:36:00.001-05:002015-12-02T16:16:30.460-06:00Allergy Blend Recipe<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I had been using essential oils for a few months when spring came along this year! When the pollen hit, it hit me hard! Everything was covered in a dusting of yellow and I felt it in my sinuses, head, eyes, etc. I was miserable! I knew I had read about an allergy blend of essential oils, so I began searching for recipes and mixed up a roller bottle of lemon, lavender, and peppermint. I had also read that if congestion was involved to add lime or melaleuca... I chose lime because it smells nicer :) </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I began rolling that blend on the bridge of my nose and cheek bones hoping for relief before bed one night. It helped some but I still woke up miserable. That morning I was desperate and trying to figure what I did wrong! I then read to apply to the reflexology points on the foot! The little toes!!! As I stood in my kitchen wondering how I would get through the day I rolled the blend on each foot (little toes specifically)... before I was done applying to my second foot my sinuses CLEARED!!! I was amazed! I told my husband he HAD to try it! He was already in boots to head out the door for work and refused to take them off lol... so I rolled it on the back of his neck. He had relief until about lunchtime... The next day he was rolling it on his feet (specifically the little toes) before he put his boots on... This is what got him to be an oil believer! </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">The first few days I reapplied at the hint of congestion. After about 3 days I only needed it in the mornings and was good for the day! YAY! </span></span><br />
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Allergy Blend Recipe<br />
5 drops lemon<br />
5 drops lavender<br />
5 drops peppermint<br />
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add either 5 drops lime or 5 drops melaleuca<br />
fill the rest of a 10ml roller bottle with fractionated coconut oil<br />
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The allergy trio is also available in a KIT! If your new to oils this is a great starter set that is very affordable! If you would like to order or buy at wholesale for savings I would love to help you get started!<a href="http://www.mydoterra.com/sandrabees" target="_blank"><br /></a><br />
If you would like to read my post about 101 uses for the Intro Kit <a href="http://thebullock5.blogspot.com/2015/05/101-uses-for-doterras-intro-kit.html" target="_blank">click here </a><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">This kit contains <a href="http://www.mydoterra.com/sandrabees" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lavender, Lemon, Peppermint</a> (all 5 ml bottles each).</span></span><br />
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</span></span><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />If you are just getting into essential oils this is a great set to start with at such an affordable price! These 3 oils are by far the most uses essential oils. You will see them over and over again in different blends/recipes! These 3 gems are also known as the "Allergy Trio" together they combat seasonal pollen and the aweful symptoms that may bring!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">1. A Cure for Laundry Neglect. Lemon essential oil takes out ALL odor when you forget and leave your load of laundry in the washer way too long!<br />2. Tame Oozy, Sappy Trees. Whether the sap is on your carpet, clothes or seeped into your skin, lemon oil is excellent for removing pine gum and tree sap.<br />3. Stop Grease in its Tracks. You just fixed your bike. Your hands are black and greasy. Soap alone won’t remove the grease, but lemon oil mixed with your soap will. Lemon oil is a great de-greaser!<br />4. Disinfect the Disgusting. You can add lemon oil to a spray bottle of water and attack what may be living in your range hood, on your tables, counter tops and other surfaces. For some extra chemical-free firepower, a little vinegar is a traditional favorite.<br />5. Lose the Gas Mask. When you clean the gunky build up in your shower, do you practically have to wear a gas mask to survive the fumes? Go gas mask free and clean with lemon oil. Just a small amount of lemon oil will go a long way in removing hard water build up.<br />6. Nourish Your Leathers. Whether you ride a Harley in style or cherish the patina of your leather sofa at home, your leathers are not maintenance free. Use a lemon oil soaked cloth to preserve them, and prevent leather from splitting.<br />7. High Ho Silver. A lemon oil treated cloth is a great remedy for the early stages of tarnish on silver or other metals. You may not eat on silver every day, but bracelets, earrings, necklaces often need some love.<br />8. Deactivate the Sticky. Lemon oil can help you avert a hair cutting crisis the next time you deal with gum in hair. Got kids with obsessive addictions to stickers or temporary tattoos? Works for those too. Not for wide receivers.<br />9. Love Your Luster. Bring your furniture back to life with lemon oil! Just add a few drops of lemon oil to olive oil for a non-toxic furniture polish. Lemon oil leaves a beautiful shine, prevents fine wood finishes from drying out, and replaces lost moisture in antique woods as it penetrates worn finishes.<br />10. De-Smudge Your Stainless. You don’t need to hunt down that “single use” stainless steel cleaner anymore. Multi-use lemon oil is great for cleaning stainless steel appliances. You’ll love the way stainless looks and smells!<br />11. Clean Granite or Porous Stone. What is living in the pores of your natural stone counters or floors? Lemon oil cleans deeply, seeps into stone and leaves you with a “real fresh lemons” aroma, rather than that fake lemon chemical smell.<br />12. Energize your Brush. If your toothbrush seems a bit tired, add a drop of lemon and peppermint oils to chase away that run-down feeling.<br />13. Quarantine Pungencies. Moldy kid’s sneakers, a baby’s blowout, potty training … it all adds up to an less than desirable aroma. Diffuse or spray lemon oil and neutralize odors at their source!<br />14. Take the Spine Out of Scuffs. Got a scuff mark that just won’t go away? Lemon oil lifts scuff marks in markable ways!<br />15. Curtail the Dank, Musty or Mildewed. Things get stored away. Things get old. Things don’t see the light of day. Chase away that “old smell” and inject new energy with a good lemon oil wipe down.<br />16. Stop Cutting Board Bacteria Palooza. Cutting boards can harbor bacteria in your kitchen. Nobody wants to taste the chemicals you have in your cleaning closet, yet most people love the taste of lemon!<br />17. Control an Aphid Invasion, Naturally. Aphids -- those pesky little bugs that dine on your roses and other plants. Lemon oil (or peppermint) with water in a garden spray bottle are a natural pesticide that kills aphids and their larvae on contact, but leave your plants looking lovely.<br />18. Spot-Free Dishes. Add a few drops of lemon oil to your dishwasher soap container with each load. Your dishes will come out looking like new… spot-free!<br />19. Refresh Bad Smelling Washcloths. When your kitchen washcloths smell foul and could use a boost, add lemon oil to your detergent, soak overnight, wash, dry and your kitchen will smell so much better!<br /> </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">20. Energy Boost. For a quick, refreshing energy boost, combine a couple drops each of lemon essential oil and peppermint essential oil in a glass of water and drink up. Add a lemony taste to your bottled water!</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">21. Zest Up Your Sugary Indulgences. There are an infinite number of ways lemon oil can add a bit of freshness to your sugary savors: Lemon frosting • Lemon meringue • Sour cream lemon pie • Lemon cakes • Lemon tart glaze • Lemon squares • Lemon cookies • Breathtaking, awe-inspiring lemonade</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">22. Pep Up Your Entrées. With lemon oil, there are countless ways to make the bland zippy, or the blah peppy: Roasted salmon & asparagus with lemon oil, Linguine & shrimp with lemon oil, Lemon oil drizzled over vegetables (especially broccoli), Lemon garlic shrimp … or to add a fresh kick to an already great salad.<br />23. Preserve What You’ve Got. Use lemon oil in a spray to keep your cut fruit fresh until serving.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">24. Ease Respiratory Gunkity Goop. When used with a humidifier, it’s a great way to slow wheezing, colds, cough, and other upper respiratory problems.<br />25. De-scratch Your Scratchy Throat. Adding a couple drops of lemon essential oil to warm water & Honey can change that yucky sore throat feeling, slow a nasty cough, and douse a fever. Lemon oil fights bacteria, as well as viruses.<br />26. Honeylicious Hair Highlights …Chemical Free. Skip the expensive salon highlight treatment, and use lemon oil to create your own hair highlights. Just go in the sun after using with your hair product, and it will lighten your hair. Be careful, it works well!<br />27. Fight the Fungus Among Us. Tired of seeing that unsightly nail fungus? Lemon oil is great for nails, and can help fight against nail fungus.<br />28. Halt the Nervous Nellie, In You. When combined with lavender oil and diffused into a room, you’ll find you feel less anxious and in a better mood.<br />29. Clear Thinking & Clear Focus, Made Visible. A clear mind, a clean slate, a fresh outlook. It’s all good. Real good. Diffuse lemon oil and you got it.<br />30. Take the Heat Out of Cold Sores. When you have a gnarly cold sore that’s just begging for attention, douse it<br />with a few drops of lemon oil and you’ll have a new best friend.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">31. Nice Mood … No Really. Chase away the moody blues (not the band), with a bit of blah-reducing lemon oil. Whether you choose to diffuse it or apply topically, it’s hard to not improve your outlook with lemon oil around!<br />32. Was That a Crusty? Next time you notice hard, crusty skin on your feet, (e.g. corns, calluses or bunions) regularly add a few drops of lemon oil and you’ll soon have softened skin!<br />33. A Brighter Complexion. Lemon oil can help remove dead skin cells and exfoliate. For a homemade exfoliant, add 4-5 drops to a small amount of oatmeal and water for a homemade scrub. Feels great!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">1. Calm a Tempest. Just one drop of peppermint oil rubbed on the stomach or taken internally can calm indigestion, an upset stomach or other internal digestive commotion. A must-have when traveling!<br />2. Restore Vitality in the Mouth. When your breath is sharp and your mouth feels furry, peppermint oil with water (and lemon oil) creates a healthy, refreshing mouth rinse that leaves a lasting crisp, clean feeling.<br />3. It’s About Air Flow. When sinuses seem to be clogged, and throats swollen and scratchy, diffuse peppermint oil (or apply topically on the chest) for almost immediate relief and revitalizing air flow. Peppermint acts as an expectorant and may provide relief for colds, cough, sinusitis, asthma, and bronchitis. </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">4. Cool the Joints. When the ravages of time wreak havoc on your joints, leaving that hot and achy feeling, peppermint oil mixed with lavender oil cools like an ice bath, but you to stay warm and dry.<br />5. Feel Full, Faster. Satiety. It’s about feeling full, and not overeating. The aroma of peppermint oil has the ability to make you feel full, faster…especially if you breathe it in during a meal!<br />6. Cool Your Tootsies. If you’ve been on your feel all day or religiously wear hard soled shoes, just add peppermint oil to a cold water compress to cool your overworked, over heated tootsies.<br />7. Perk Up. The invigorating aroma of peppermint is a wonderful, non-stimulating way to perk up on long drives, in school, during late night homework or any other time you need to “burn the midnight oil.”<br />8. Energize Your Lather. Some shampoo and conditioner combos can make you want to go back to sleep. No energy. No pep. No fun. Not good. Add peppermint to your potions to stimulate the scalp, energize and wake up! The oil is an antiseptic in nature, and can also help remove dandruff and lice.<br />9. Allergies Beware. Peppermint oil has the ability to relax muscles in the body -- the same muscles that line our airways and become affected in allergy season. Peppermint oil (with lemon) should certainly be another arrow in your allergy treatment quiver!<br />10. Chase Away Tension Headaches.Got a mind numbing headache? A few drops of peppermint dabbed on your temples, neck and sinuses can quickly spring into action and chase that headache away!<br />11. Help Kids Get on the Ball. The next time Junior is a little unresponsive to all that is going on with school and homework, try spritzing a little peppermint on his shirt before study time, placing drop on the tongue or under the nose for improved concentration and alertness.<br />12. Seep, Soak & Revitalize. After a long day, apply peppermint, let it seep in and then soak in a warm bath or shower. The refreshing peppermint vapor will make you feel cool, relaxed and energized again.<br />13. Add a Refreshing Kick to Your Tea. Just one drop of peppermint oil can add life to any herbal tea (without having to add lots of sugar) while also aiding in normal digestion or to relieve heartburn.<br />14. A “Should I Work Out Today?” Antidote. You ask yourself this question. It’s OK. Using peppermint oil prior to exercise immediately awakens your senses and gets you in your right mind so you can crank.<br />15. A Snack Vendor’s Nightmare. When you get that mid-morning craving, diffuse peppermint oil to reign in the urge to snack on junk food, or anything else that might appear before you </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">16. Add Zip to All Things Chocolate. Enhance your chocolate in a gazillion ways: gourmet hot chocolate, mint brownie frosting, peppermint bark, peppermint patties, peppermint brownies, peppermint chocolate Bundt cake, red velvet cupcakes with white chocolate peppermint cream cheese, yum!<br />17. Brisk, Delightful Confections. Peppermint chiffon cake, homemade candy canes, butter mints, peppermint ice cream, peppermint glaze over pastries and cookies, and homemade peppermint patties.<br />18. Unforgettable Beverages. Peppermint water on ice, peppermint mocha, peppermint tea, peppermint hot chocolate, that’s right … it’s all delish.<br />Body & Mind<br />19. Wake Up Your Mind. Peppermint oil activates the limbic function in your brain. The limbic function helps control things like emotions and long-term memory and is related to olfactory structures in your nose.<br />20. An Itch Fix. If you have the after effects of a sunburn where skin is a little warm and itchy, apply a drop of peppermint oil (mixed with lavender) to cool, soothe and stop itching.<br />21. Theme Park Relief. If you’ve got that “I my gosh, I can’t believe I just went on a spinning ride” feeling, four or five drops of peppermint rubbed on the stomach can calm stomach muscles and help dispel discomfort.<br />22. Travel to the Arctic, Without Traveling. When you add a few drops of peppermint to your ice water, it not only improves the taste, but also leaves you with a feeling of cool, refreshing arctic wind in your airways!<br />23. Burrow No More. If you find a tick has decided to make your skin its home, just give that tick a nice bath of peppermint oil with a cotton swab. The tick will stop burrowing, remove its head and then he’s yours.<br />24. Don’t Make It Easy on the Critters. Many household bugs do not like peppermint oil -- ants, aphids, beetles, plant lice, mice and cockroaches try to steer clear of peppermint. Just add to water in a spray bottle and spray where you think pests grace you with their presence!<br />25. Clean Naturally. Peppermint oil is a wonderful natural cleaning agent because it has anti- fungal and antibacterial properties. Spray on counter tops and bathroom surfaces, scrub, and enjoy cleaner clean.<br />26. Sleep Like a Baby. If you find you are having a hard time sleeping, peppermint oil helps activate cold-sensitive receptors in the skin and mucosal tissues. When used this way, it may help with insomnia.<br />27. Quell Apathy. When you’re with someone who feels gloomy or like they “just don’t care”, ask them to try peppermint oil (aromatically, topically, or internally) to stimulate their mental sharpness and focus.<br />28. It’s About a State of Mind. Someone’s mental outlook can be a game changer. If they are shocked, stressed out or nervous, peppermint oil may help restore feelings of normalcy and balance.<br />29. Tame a Toothache. Peppermint oil can act as a concentrated natural pain killer and muscle relaxant, especially with painful gums, teething or recent dental work.<br />30. Alleviate Internal Strife. When used topically or internally, peppermint is a favorite for fresh relief from cramping, indigestion to diarrhea. Skip the antacids and go with peppermint oil!<br />31. For That “Marathon in Clogs” Feeling. When you feel like you’ve just run a marathon in clogs, and your feet are a hot mess of ouch, massage peppermint oil onto aching feet, joints, and strained muscles.<br />32. Leap from Lethargic. Feeling lethargic or in a brain fog? Peppermint has been known to improve blood circulation and awareness, leaving you with an energized, awake feeling.<br />33. Go Eight-Leg Free. When you diffuse peppermint into the room, you’ll notice fewer spiders. Why? They don’t like it. It’s safe, contains no harsh chemicals or pesticides. It doesn’t kill the spiders, but forces them out.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">1. Chase Away Stagnant Closet Air. You know that smell. Fabrics of all variety, shoes for every occasion, plus a dirty clothes bin and no fresh air can only equal one thing…you need lavender essential oil. Whether diffused, drizzled on earthen ware, or dripped on cotton balls, chase stagnancy away!<br />2. Take the Bite Out of It. Insects, creepies and crawlies are not too fond of the smell of lavender. In fact, they hate it. If you forget to go the prevention route, lavender soothes bites, itching and inflammation.<br />3. A Multi-Purpose Spray. Next time you are sitting in traffic, pull out a spray bottle filled with a lavender and water mixture and freshen your car. Who wouldn’t prefer a car smelling like lavender?<br />4. Kids Won’t Go Down? Lavender drops on their pillows … it’s like magic. It will help ease their mind, calm them down, make bedtime a bit more rewarding, and best of all … lull them into a restful sleep.<br />5. Skip the Aerosol Chemical Sprays. Next time you are deodorizing the bathroom, think of lavender and water in a spray bottle. Lavender’s antibacterial, antibiotic, antiviral, antiseptic properties can only help.<br />6. Take the Acrid Out of Vinegar. If you clean with vinegar, but can barely stay vertical while using it, lavender is the answer. Just add lavender and vinegar together in the spray bottle and you’re set!<br />7. Therapeutic Dish or Laundry Soap. If your liquid soap smells a bit flat, you can add lavender for additional aromatherapy benefits and antibacterial properties. It transforms your cleaning experience!<br />8. Lovable Linens. What does your linen closet smell like? Probably cotton. Maybe old cotton. Energize your linens with lovely smelling lavender. It leaves no oil marks and leaves things invigoratingly fresh.<br />9. Lavender candles. Ahhh the long lost art of candle making. If you’ve ever made candles you know how fun it can be. When you add lavender, the smell that is released is intensely therapeutic!<br />10. Wood Floors, Like New. A tired wood floor is, well … tired. Commercial floor polishes often contain harsh chemicals. Woods love oil. Just add lavender to your cleaning system and your floor can look like new!<br />11. Help That Trusty Ball Cap. A well-worn, much loved ball cap can look great, but smell like a wild animal. Add 4-5 drops of lavender to make it bearable. It will be your favorite hat if you have a headache too!<br />12. Change Your Sheets, Refresh Your Mattress. Unfortunately, your mattress can be neglected, and have that “wires, foam and fabric” smell. Add lavender when you change your sheets and neglect no more!<br />13. Homemade Room Freshener. Put baking soda and a 5-6 drops of lavender oil in a small Mason jar. Punch holes in the lid. Place in smelly areas (near garbage can, dirty clothes), shake jar often. Smile.<br />14. Pet Smells No More. Add a skiff or two of your baking soda and lavender mixture to carpets and vacuum up! If you have pets, (especially the un potty trained variety), fight back with lavender!<br />15. Extra Potpourri Mileage. If you have a pot of potpourri, that has seen its day, try refreshing it with a few drops of lavender essential oil. You’ll love the way lavender can change the feel of your home!<br />16. Sweet Smelling Vacuum Bags. Your vacuum can be your nemesis when it comes to keeping your home smelling clean. As you well know, it can even blow microfine dirt! Pin some cotton balls (soaked in lemon and lavender oils) on the inside of the bag and let your vacuum blow!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Lavender is one of the most versatile and soothing of all essential oils. Because dōTERRA oils are Certified Pure Therapeutic Grade®, you can be assured that they make a delightful companion to many types of food! Think of the possibilities …<br />17. Soften Citrus Flavors. Use in delicate lemon sauces for chicken or fish or or in powerful orange marmalades, citrus salads, real lemonade and more!<br />18. Amazing Marinades and BBQ. Baste chicken or fish on the grill with honey or a garlic and rosemary blend, spread over roasted vegetables, marinade chicken pieces in honey and lavender, yum!<br />19. Bake Like the Best. Lavender is a nice addition to lavender blueberry banana bread, lemon lavender cookies, baked salmon, lavender sugar cookies, lavender muffins, lavender cakes, oh yeah!<br />20. Give Your Sugars a Delightful Twist. Use as a substitute for vanilla extract (in creams, custards and sugars), use it in lavender icing, add to honey for extra flavor in tea or toast, and even maple syrup!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">21. The Oatmeal Secret. Fill a baby food jar with oatmeal, and add 5-8 drops of lavender oil. When it’s time to wash your face, add water and it becomes an excellent natural scrub! A little goes a long way.<br />22. Rub a Dub Dub. Rather than using regular soap and warm water at baby’s bath time, add about five drops of lavender oil to the warm water. Your tot’s skin will be pampered and smell great!23. Soak Away Stress. Your muscles are tight. Anxiety and deadlines are eating at you. Your heart is racing. Where’s the pressure release valve? Right here, with lavender. Add to a warm bath, soak it in, soothe.<br />24. Let Vapor Talk. Wet your hair in the shower. Add 4 drops of lavender to a handful of water and work it into your hands and hair. Tilt your head down, under the water and capture the aroma instilled vapor as it melts off your hands and hair. You’ll love how it smells, and how your hair feels!<br />25. Target Acne, at the Source. Bacteria thrive in sebaceous glands that over produce sebum…that waxy stuff that can be associated with acne. Lavender helps balance sebum and control break outs.<br />26. Minor Burns, Major Relief. When you’ve slightly overdone it in the sun, a little lavender oil is helpful in preventing peeling skin. It aids in your skin’s healing without scarring as well!<br />27. Boo Boo Relief. Lavender has disinfecting properties. It’s great for the skin, and wonderful for relief from cuts and scrapes, especially if the cut or scrape is located wherever it’s difficult to keep covered.<br />28. Alleviate Feelings of Earaches. You can warm lavender (don’t scald it), mix with olive oil and gently massage around the ears (not in the ears) and near glands in the throat.<br />29. A Dry Climate Answer. If you suffer from dry, itchy skin, and don’t want to mess around with chemical smelling lotions, add lavender to fractionated coconut oil and comfort will be yours!<br />30. Horrific Heels & Foot Fatigue. If you’ve been wearing sandals all summer, and your heels look like the Atacama Desert, 6 drops of lavender in a hot foot bath is the answer. Your porous feet will thank you.<br />31. Neck & Wing Relief. When you have neck and scapula tension, apply lavender with fractionated coconut oil, breath it in and massage those knots out!32. A Hood of Wonder. Next time you have a cold or the flu, remember the lavender steam hood. Add 4-6 drops to a bowl of hot water. Place a towel over your head, and inhale the vapor slowly and deeply.<br />33. A Woodworker’s Friend. Do you work with wood or handle wood? Rather than dig a hole in your finger trying to catch that splinter, add a few drops of lavender, let the splinter swell and slip out.<br />34. Allergies, Sinuses & Congestion Oh My! Lavender can calm down unruly sinus issues, defiant allergies and other respiratory issues. Just apply on the back of your neck, chest, and between your eyes.<br />35. Fortify Your First Aid Kit. There are many dōTERRA products that would be tres glam additions to your First-Aid kit, but if you could only pick one, Lavender should be it. Why? Basic First-Aid kits are often geared toward minor skin irritation, scrapes, rashes, and so forth. Lavender is great for all those, not to mention its calming properties!</span></span><br />
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Lavender was the very first oil I bought. I was VERY skeptical and at a point when I had been dealing with the pain of Interstitial Cystitis for over a year. I was frustrated, worn down, not sleeping through the night due to my bladder pain. I was miserable and Doctors had very little to offer me. I felt like a Guinna pig and at that point had been put under 4 times in the past year. I was on a mission to heal my bladder. INCURABLE is what they said.... live with it the rest of my life?? I felt like this was not something I could even bring myself to believe. I HAD to keep hope! I was determined. I read as much as I could from others with IC. I read countless testimonials from others that had healed using natural herbal supplements, lifestyle changes, Essential oils, etc. I will write more in depth when I get more time. But decided to start here with my story in hopes of helping others that might be facing the pain and frustration of Interstitial Cystitis (IC for short).<br />
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It was my birthday. I was turning 38.<br />
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I was about a month out from my last procedure. My urologist insisted on doing another cystoscope to rule out cancer. You see I had several episodes of passing fleshy bloody pieces from my bladder. My urologist vowed to help me. When she saw my bladder she was shocked and said it was the worst she had ever seen. She was affraid to perform the hydrodistention in fear of rupturing my bladder. So it was not done. Instead she took biopsies... one to rule out cancer and two to identify if I had an abundance of mast cells (which I did, consistent with interstitial cystitis)<br />
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Back to my birthday where I was desperately trying to enjoy some amount of normalcy with my husband and kids. I was following the strict IC diet to the T with little to no relief. That day before heading to town for my birthday dinner I decided I was going to bite the bullet and get some more herbal supplements and try an essential oil... WHY NOT I thought... if I wasted my money oh well, it was my birthday present to myself and perhaps something would help me! I had to TRY! <br />
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So I bought a small bottle of lavendar oil at my local health store. The price of $15 for this itty bitty bottle killed me but I just did it. Went to my car and immediately applied the lavender to my abdomen/bladder area... I was AMAZED within minutes I felt relief of my bladder spasming. My urgency calmed. Dare I say I felt almost normal for a couple of hours! That was the moment that changed everything. My skeptical ways were gone. I was sold! My husband I think thought I had lost my mind! LOL.<br />
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I believe I have healed my bladder thru many, many things which I will try to write about more when I get time. but these are them briefly<br />
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Diet (for me caffeine was my main trigger)<br />
Pelvic PT (I did about 4 months including biofeedback, dry needles, deep tissue massage, ultrasound, TENS machine)<br />
Balancing Hormones (I was Estrogen Dominant, low progestrone)<br />
Herbal supplements included Marshmallow Root, Fish Oil, magnesium, Vitamin D, quercetin, bromelain.<br />
Excersize/Yoga<br />
Relaxation Techniques/Deep Breathing (lavender is great for this too)<br />
Eliminating Stressful situations and coping better with things I could not control <br />
Bladder instills with DMSO (6 rounds)<br />
Bladder instills with Elmiron (I only did 2 and felt like I was in remission so did not continue)<br />
Getting of Pain Meds and Toxins<br />
and last but not least Essential Oils!<br />
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If you would like more info please let me know. I am now in remission about a year and have resumed eating a normal diet. I don't take any supplements regularly anymore either. Reintroduced coffee as well! I now diffuse Essential oils daily in my home which I love for their effect on my mind and body. I use lavender at the twinge of any pain. I have found that if I get stressed my bladder will spasm and my urgency will come. This stops once I apply the lavendar though!<br />
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Jamie @ The Bullock 5http://www.blogger.com/profile/01484138920084076660noreply@blogger.com38tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1077488819181896107.post-48585766331513261862015-01-20T10:17:00.002-06:002015-01-20T10:27:31.414-06:00Homemade DIY Leather Conditioner & Cleaner Plus a Giveaway!We have this Navy blue leather chair that we have had about 15 years. It was one of our first purchases when we got married and bought our first house. We ADORED this chair... we vowed to never get rid of it (we did pay a fortune at the time for it!) Well The chair has been thru moves, 3 kids, cats claws, and well LIFE! It is the most comfortable chair ever though... and it RECLINES without looking like a gawdy recliner! Over the years we have purchased expensive Leather Conditioners and cleaners... They smell horribly toxic and do a less than par job if you know what I mean! We were even on the verge of getting rid of the beloved chair simply because it looked so dry and beat up. No longer the glory of the living room it has been moved to our bedroom looking sad.<br />
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Well I have been learning about Essential oils the past 6 months or so. And after using them personally with huge success for some health issues I bit the bullet and got a started kit with <a href="http://www.mydoterra.com/sandrabees/" target="_blank">doTERRA </a>so I could get them at wholesale. My kit just came in last week and anxious to use them I did some research and found a recipe for a leather cleaner.... Would this help sell my husband on my "witch Dr hobby"? lol.... Read on!<br />
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He was using the smelly toxic stuff we had left from the last time it was cleaned.... He was fristrated at how little it was doing. I went to the kitchen and whipped up a small batch of cleaner<br />
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<li>1/4 Cup Olive Oil</li>
<li>1/2 Cup Vinegar</li>
<li>5 drops <a href="http://www.mydoterra.com/sandrabees/" target="_blank">Wild Orange Essential Oil</a> or <a href="http://www.mydoterra.com/sandrabees/" target="_blank">Lemon Essential Oil</a></li>
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That's it! I added it to an empty clean spray bottle that I had on hand and my husband tested it on a small spot... He was amazed immediately and excited began doing the whole chair. Just spray and wipe in a circular motion. It replenished the dry, sad leather in an instant!<br />
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I didn't think to get a"before" picture until he was half was through, but you can see the difference on the ottoman and the chair that my husband was working on. If you would like to order or have any questions about Essential oils I would love to help you! I know I was very overwhelmed with the idea of how to use essential oils in the beginning. One of the easiest ways to get started with them is to get an intro set which is about $20 and includes Lavendar, Lemon, and Peppermint Oils. These 3 oils are used for sooooo many things from help with Sleep, healing/soothing cuts and scrapes, headaches, cleaning, etc. <br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: red;">I am having a giveaway for a FREE bottle of doTERRA Wild Orange Essential Oil! One winner will be selected at Random February 3rd, 2015, simply leave a comment on this post to be entered. Winner will be contacted once the drawing ends so please make sure your profile has a way to connect to you!</span></span><br />
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<br />Jamie @ The Bullock 5http://www.blogger.com/profile/01484138920084076660noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1077488819181896107.post-53179480265376172592012-10-12T08:43:00.001-05:002012-10-12T09:30:57.396-05:00Free Friday Giveaway! Halloween Spider Clippies<a id="rc-6b0fa10" class="rafl" href="http://www.rafflecopter.com/rafl/display/6b0fa10/" rel="nofollow">a Rafflecopter giveaway</a><br />
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Shopping List:<br />
Headboard/Footboard<br />
1 – Sheet 3/4" Plywood, MDF<br />
2 – 1x3 @ 8 feet long<br />
2 – 2x3 @ 8 feet long<br />
1 – 1x2 @ 8 feet long<br />
4 – small moulding pieces 8 feet long<br />
3/4” finish nails<br />
1 1/4” pocket hole screws<br />
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Storage Bases<br />
2 – Sheets ¾” plywood or MDF cut into strips 15 3/4" wide, referred to as 1x16 boards throughout this plan<br />
2 – sheets ¼” plywood or other backerboard<br />
4 – 2x4 @ 8 feet long<br />
2 – 2x2 @ 8 feet long<br />
3– 1x3 @ 8 feet long (for the slats – try and burn up small scraps here)<br />
7 – 1x6 @ 8 feet long OR 1 sheet ¾” plywood cut into strips 5 1/2" wide, used as 1x6s for drawers. You could even use 5/8” thick material<br />
4 – 1x8 @ 6 feet long<br />
Optional drawer moulding<br />
24 (or 12) – Drawer Knobs or handles<br />
12 – 14” long drawer slides, the white euro style bottom corner mount ones will work best<br />
1 1/4” and 2 1/2" pocket hole screws<br />
1 1/4” finish nails<br />
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CUT LIST<br />
Headboard/Footboard<br />
1– 3/4" plywood or MDF @ 60” x 25" (headboard)<br />
1 - 3/4" plywood or MDF @ 60 x 23" (footboard)<br />
2 – 1x3 @ 60”<br />
2 – 1x2 @ 60"<br />
2 – 2x3 @ 47 1/2”<br />
2 – 2x3 @ 27 1/2"<br />
2 – 1x3 @ 67”<br />
8– Moulding pieces ... i will have to measure these<br />
8 - Moulding pieces (again i need to measure these (long point to long point, both ends cut at 45 degrees off square, not parallel to each other)<br />
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Storage Bases<br />
4 – 1x16 @ 80”<br />
8 – 1x16 @ 14 7/8”<br />
2 – ¼” plywood @ 80” x 16 ¼”<br />
4 – 2x4 @ 75"<br />
4 – 2x4 @ 10”<br />
2 – 2x2 @ 80"<br />
14 – 1x3 or 1x2 scraps @ 7”<br />
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DRAWERS ( I need to double check the drawers<br />
24 – 1x6 @ 14”<br />
24 – 1x6 @ 21 ½” (I think I added a smidge to the length of the drawers Bu need to measure... I think I used 23 3/8")<br />
12 – 1x8 @ 24 5/8” (Drawer Faces) measure and build to your exact drawers though<br />
12 - ¼” plywood @ 23” x 14” (Drawer Bottoms). Again I think I added an inch or so... will need to measure to confirm)<br />
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This was the BIG summer project! The plan when moving my son to his own room (which happened to be the bonus room) was to eliminate the need for a dresser. Partly due to space and low ceilings. After much planning we decided on the Fillman storage Bed that Ana-White had posted. It was for a twin size bed. I calculated and measured and came up with a queen size based on those plans. I will update with my cut list and sizes if anyone is interested. For now here are the pictures! I did add 2 wooden knobs to each drawer (stained to match) Need to get an updated picture!<br />
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<p dir=ltr>This recipe came with my waffle maker and is awesome just as is.  Now sometimes I like to add blueberries, or diced apples and cinnamon or a dash of vanilla.  But 95% of the time I use this basic recipe.</p>
<p dir=ltr>2 Cups flour<br>
2 TBS sugar<br>
1 TBS Baking powder<br>
1 tsp salt<br>
1 3/4 Cups milk<br>
1/3 cup vegetable oil<br>
2 eggs</p>
<p dir=ltr>First mix dry ingredients in a large bowl, then add milk, oil, and eggs and whisk until just blended.  For my waffle maker I use 1/3 cup measuring cup to pour into each waffle square and it is perfect.</p>
<p dir=ltr>These are WAY better than any frozen store bought waffles, without any preservatives and so easy to whip up a batch.</p>
<p dir=ltr>If you want to stock your freezer you can make a few batches at once.  To flash freeze lay them flat on a cookie sheet lined with wax paper.  Stick in the freezer until hardened.  (about an hour or 2) then transfer to a gallon size freezer bag.  I think I can fit 8 in each... maybe a few more.  I do also reuse my freezer bags if no meat was in them </p>
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Monday (9/3/2012)<br />
Breakfast: Cereal</div>
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Tuesday (9/4/2012)<br />
Breakfast: Cereal or grits</div>
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Dinner: Spaghetti w/ homemade Meat sauce, <a href="http://thebullock5.blogspot.com/2009/05/italian-french-bread.html" target="_blank">French Bread</a> (makes 2 loaves, salad </div>
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Wednesday (8/29/2012)<br />
Breakfast: Homemade <a href="http://thebullock5.blogspot.com/2012/09/easy-waffle-recipe.html" target="_blank">Waffles</a>, sausage</div>
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Dinner: Chicken Fried Steak, Mustard Greens, Rice (gravy), Corn on the Cob, <a href="http://thebullock5.blogspot.com/2011/11/amazing-yeast-rolls-bread-machine.html" target="_blank">Amazing Yeast Rolls </a>(double for next day) </div>
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Thursday (9/6/2012)<br />
Breakfast: Bagels</div>
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Dinner: Homemade Cheese Ravioli with Meatball, <a href="http://thebullock5.blogspot.com/2011/11/amazing-yeast-rolls-bread-machine.html" target="_blank">Amazing Yeast Rolls</a> </div>
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Friday (9/7/2012)<br />
Breakfast: French Toast (using , Sausage<a href="http://thebullock5.blogspot.com/2009/05/butermilk-bisquits.html" target="_blank"></a></div>
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Saturday (9/8/2012)<br />
Dinner: Grilled Chicken, green beans, Rice Pilaf<a href="http://thebullock5.blogspot.com/2012/01/bread-machine-yummy-white-bread.html" target="_blank"></a></div>
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Sunday (9/2/2012)<br />
Dinner: Chicken Panini's, <a href="http://thebullock5.blogspot.com/2009/05/broccoli-cheese-soup.html" target="_blank">Broccoli Cheese Soup</a><br />
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Monday (8/27/2012)<br />
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Tuesday (8/28/2012)<br />
Breakfast: Pancakes</div>
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Wednesday (8/29/2012)<br />
Breakfast: Grits, cheese fruit</div>
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Thursday (8/30/2012)<br />
Breakfast: Cereal</div>
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Friday (8/31/2012)<br />
Breakfast: Sausauge <a href="http://thebullock5.blogspot.com/2009/05/butermilk-bisquits.html" target="_blank">Biscuits</a></div>
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Saturday (9/1/2012)<br />
Dinner: Hamburger steak, rice/gravy, Mustard greens, Salad, <a href="http://thebullock5.blogspot.com/2012/01/bread-machine-yummy-white-bread.html" target="_blank">homemade bread</a></div>
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Dinner: <a href="http://thebullock5.blogspot.com/2009/05/three-cheese-potatoes-soup.html" target="_blank">Cheesy Potato soup</a>, Ham steaks, Field Peas<br />
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Jamie @ The Bullock 5http://www.blogger.com/profile/01484138920084076660noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1077488819181896107.post-91346031947222061912012-08-22T10:17:00.000-05:002012-08-22T10:21:01.420-05:00Halloween Hair Clippies<div>
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Now Available! HAIR CLIPPIES (FELTIES!) These are just too cute! Head on over to the <a href="http://www.facebook.com/sandrabees">facebook</a> page for ordering details or post a comment here. You may mix and match as well!</div>
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These may be ordered in pairs or just one and you may specify for right or left side of the head :)</div>
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Jamie @ The Bullock 5http://www.blogger.com/profile/01484138920084076660noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1077488819181896107.post-21591535673477746872012-08-22T08:48:00.001-05:002017-01-08T18:14:32.930-06:00Honey Chicken Crockpot Recipe<div>
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Chicken (1-2 lbs) <br />
1/3 cup Honey<br />
1/2 cup ketchup<br />
1/2 cup Soy sauce<br />
2 TBS minced garlic (or 2 cloves), garlic powder works in a pinch too!</div>
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<br />Put all ingredients in the crock pot on low 6 hours. You can use any type of chicken with or without bones. We prefer boneless skinless breasts. Great served over rice or egg noodles. This makes a great sauce. I like to thicken the sauce before serving. Mix 2 TBS cornstarch or flour with 1 TBS cold water... then whisk into sauce on low heat... add more or less to desired sauce consistency. My kids LOVE this!</div>
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Here is our weeks worth of meals. Lunch is usually leftovers (if there are any), pasta, wraps, or sandwiches. I usually try to bake a sweet of some sort towards the beginning of the week to include in the kids lunch boxes and for snack time. And forgive me for the reverse order of breakfast and dinner... this is copied from my app that I do my meal planning in and I am too lazy to reverse it! Promise we do eat breakfast first though! Lol</div>
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Monday (8/20/2012)<br />
Dinner: Spaghetti, <a href="http://thebullock5.blogspot.com/2012/01/bread-machine-yummy-white-bread.html" target="_blank">homemade bread</a></div>
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Breakfast: <a href="http://thebullock5.blogspot.com/2009/05/butermilk-bisquits.html" target="_blank">Biscuits </a>and gravy (w/sausage)</div>
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Tuesday (8/21/2012)<br />
Dinner: Tacos</div>
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Breakfast: French toast bacon</div>
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Wednesday (8/22/2012)<br />
Dinner: <a href="http://thebullock5.blogspot.com/2012/08/sticky-chicken-crockpot-recipe.html" target="_blank">Sticky chicken crock pot</a>, rice, green beans </div>
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Breakfast: Oatmeal fruit</div>
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Thursday (8/23/2012)<br />
Dinner: steak, butter noodles, peas, yeast rolls</div>
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Breakfast: Eggs toast</div>
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Friday (8/24/2012)<br />
Dinner: Pizza party (<a href="http://thebullock5.blogspot.com/2009/05/easy-pizza-dough.html" target="_blank">homemade pizzas</a>)</div>
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Breakfast: Blueberry muffins</div>
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Saturday (8/25/2012)<br />
Dinner: <a href="http://thebullock5.blogspot.com/2009/05/shrimp-scampi.html" target="_blank">Shrimp scampi</a></div>
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Breakfast: <a href="http://thebullock5.blogspot.com/2011/10/cinnamon-rolls-omg.html" target="_blank">Cinnamon rolls</a></div>
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Sunday (8/26/2012)<br />
Dinner: Hamburgers, potato or <a href="http://thebullock5.blogspot.com/2009/05/pasta-salad.html" target="_blank">pasta salad</a>, baked <u>beans</u></div>
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