Glorious pink powder that cleans your clothes!

I tried making my own detergent a couple years ago and it did not turn out well. It was this goopy snot like mess that did not work at all. I finally found a recipe that is pure awesomeness! The recipe can be found at a blog called One Acre Homestead. Now this is a powdered formula and is super concentrated since you don't add water like many homemade detergent recipes and will only need 1-2 tablespoons per load. It took a little extra time to blitz the mixture in the blender or food processor but it's totally worth it. This will help your powdered detergent dissolve properly in cold water.

I have an HE washer and use 1 tablespoon with great results!! I will use a little more or throw in some Sun Oxygen Cleaner if a load is rather large or dirty.

I keep mine in a little flip top cookie jar I found at the dollar store, it doesn't all fit in there so I keep the remainder in a ziploc bag to keep it from drying out.

Happy washing!! :)

Pregnancy Ramblings: 29 Weeks

As of yesterday I am 29 weeks pregnant. It's amazing how quickly I've gone from, "Wow, I can't believe I have only 2 1/2 months left!" to "Wow, I can't believe I STILL have 2 1/2 months left". As of a few days ago I am starting to really feel pregnant. I'm enjoying this pregnancy immensely but keeping up with 2 little ones is starting to get rough, and I'm not sleeping well and my 1 year old isn't sleeping well. So that means I am REALLY not sleeping well lol. We thankfully don't have much to do to get ready for the new baby, I already had most things out already considering my youngest will only be 16 months when the new baby joins us (which is a girl by the way). I've already brought out our newborn girl clothes and moved my sons clothes into my oldest daughters room. We just haven't moved him into her room yet. Kinda been putting in off because I have no idea how well this will go over but I have decided that this weekend is when it's going to happen. My husband has next weekend off for spring break, so if we are all sleep deprived it won't really matter. Besides that, we are basically ready for our new addition. Can't wait for her to be here and for our family to be complete.

I don't remember being this bored!

This week I only have one of my two kiddos to take care of and I am flat out bored. Was this what my life was like with just my daughter? Because, I don't remember the house being this quiet or being this bored. I guess I could do housework but what's the fun in that?

My oldest is staying a week with my folks to allow me to get over a horrid sinus infection. So, right now it's just me and my little man. I'm actually having a great time bonding with him and spending some quality time before sister gets back but it's just different around here. Me, little man and my hubby have gone out places just about every night and it has been a cake walk!! I'm not complaining at all about my life with 2 kids, I actually miss it. I miss my house being loud and it taking me 15 mins to get the kids in and out of the car. She comes back tomorrow and I can't wait to see her smiling face and hear her sweet voice.

It's just amazes me how much my life has truly changed just by adding another child. I am almost 22 weeks with my 3rd baby and I'm starting to wonder what kind of changes will happen besides the obvious. I'm excited and scared at the same time. I guess we shall see in 4 months. :)

My first attempt at blogging!

Welcome to my very first blog! Thank you for visiting. I'm Jamie, a stay at home mom and I'm blessed to spend my whole day (thanks to my hard workin' hubby) with my 3 year old daughter, 1 year old son and soon to be new addition. My blog will consist of nonsense, probably some rambling and maybe some tips that help me get closer to my dream of being a great housewife. I will also give updates on my kiddos/pregnancy, family and other things going on in my daily life. Well, stay tuned for more posts!