Thought I would share another recipe while I have a chance.

          While this is not a food related recipe, it is one that is a great money saver.  

          

          It was one of my many Pinterest pins.  Yes, I LOVE PINTEREST! 

             How Does She Laundry Soap Recipe

          This blog has many other links that are just as awesome as her laundry soap recipe.

           Just in case the link doesn't work, I have included the recipe below.

1 (4 lb 12 oz) Box of Borax

                   Found in the detergent aisle

1 (3 lb 7 oz) Box of Arm & Hammer Super Washing Soda

                  Found in the detergent aisle

1 (3 lb) Container of OxyClean- Found in the detergent aisle. 

           (This an optional ingredient, but I agree with original blogger, it really helps)

2 (14.1 oz) Bars of Fels Naptha or Zote Soap

                Found in the detergent aisle, I used the Fels Naptha

2 (2 lb) Boxes of Arm & Hammer Baking Soda

           Found in the cooking aisle 

          (I used the Wal-Mart store brand, which was a few cents cheaper)

 

1-2 (55 oz) Bottle of Purex Crystals Fabric Softener

                Found in the detergent aisle

                Could also use Tide Unstoppables or Gain Crystals.

 

1 5 gallon bucket with lid 

Grate the Fels Naptha with a regular cheese grater, don't have to be real picky about this.

I let mine air dry on a cookie sheet some before mixing in with other ingredients.

 

Original recipe suggests using the bottle that the Crystals come in, but I had difficulty with the grated soap clumping while I was trying to pour it, so I use the OxiClean tub and measure about 1/3 of the scoop. 

I do recommend mixing this in a well vented area, this is due to the fine dust from the powdered ingredients.  After I had all the ingredients in the bucket, my children had fun rolling the bucket around to "mix" it.

 

All ingredients were found at my local (small) Wal-Mart, so pretty sure most of you should be able to find these ingredients.  If you watch the coupon inserts in your local paper, most of the time you can find a coupons for the Crystals/Unstoppables/or Gain, and the OxiClean.

All ingredients cost less than $30.00 to purchase, and this included the 5 gallon bucket & lid I bought to store it in.

            So I am a little slow on posting some recipes, but thought I would share one of my       

             husband's fav desserts!  Hope you all enjoy it!

          

          

                    Angel Food Surprise

 

            1 angel food cake (bundt pan shaped one)
          1 can pie filling of your choice (we prefer cherry)
          1 can of sweetened condensed milk
          1 8 oz Cool Whip
          1 8 oz cream cheese, softened

       Layer 1: Take 1/2 of cake, and pinch into small bite size pieces.  

                   Place into bottom of large bowl. 

                   ( I like to use a clear glass one. )  

       Layer 2: Mix cream cheese and sc milk with mixer, pour over cake.  

       Layer 3: Take other 1/2 of cake, and pinch into small pieces.  

                   Put on top of cream cheese mixture.  

       Layer 4: Spoon pie filling on top of cake.  

       Layer 5: Spoon Cool Whip over pie filling.

 

     So my friends and family have convinced me to start a blog so that they could share in my love of cooking.

I collect recipes that seem interesting, and then share (force) my friends and family to try them.  (hehe!)

            So in the spirit of good will I have decided to share with every one else!  

                           Aren't you all lucky!  (Big Smile)

   I am a newbie in the blogging scene so hopefully this won't be a complete disaster!

 

So this is the beginning and hope to share actual recipes in the very new future!