Master Mixes

Wrinkle Release Spray

Wrinkle Release Spray

 
As the mothers of two young boys each, we do a lot of laundry. A LOT. But let's face it, it doesn't always get immediately whisked out of the dryer, folded/hung up, and put away. And this means wrinkled clothes. And ironing? Please.... The iron pretty much only comes out when we need it for a craft project.

Fake Febreeze

Fake Febreeze

 

I came across this great idea to Make Your Own Febreeze over at Homemade Mamas, and I just had to give it a try to see if it's as good as the real thing.

Well, it is as good as the real thing.  No.  Actually....It's Better!

I changed their recipe up a bit to Refill my already existing 32 oz Febreeze Spray Bottle:

Cream of ? Soup

2 C nonfat dry milk

3/4 C cornstarch

1/4 C instant chicken bouillon

1 tsp. onion powder

1/2 tsp. dried thyme

1/2 tsp. dried basil

1/4 tsp. pepper

 

Combine these ingredients and store in an airtight container. 

TO USE:
combine 1/3 cup of the mix and 1 1/2 cups of water.  Bring to a boil while stirring often.  Add a vegetable for more flavor, such as diced celery (cream of celery soup), or some sliced mushrooms (cream of mushroom soup) etc.

 

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How to make your own Foaming Hand Soap

I don't know about you, but I love foaming hand soap.  However, I hate the price!  It is such a convient product. Especially when you have an active two year old boy in your house. So I had to  figure out how to make your own. I have been doing this for over a year now and I still have some left under the cabinet!

 

Start with an empty foaming hand wash pump and Goo Gone to get the label off.

 

{Mix one part of liquid hand soap with 5-6 parts water}

Keep out the ANTS

To avoid a household of unwanted guests who come looking for food and water, make a nontoxic, homemade repellent.

 

Pour equal amounts of water and white vinegar into a spray bottle, and shake to mix. Then spritz the solution in water-resistant areas where ants are common, such as kitchen floors or the crevices in painted baseboards from which the pests often enter. You can also use the repellent outside, spraying patios, porches, and picnic tables before family and friends gather.

 

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