Ladies,
The Relief Society is planning a clothing swap for our August activity. We wanted to give you an early heads up, so that you can start cleaning out your closets now!
We will be accepting all apparel in good condition. Then clothing will be available on a first come, first served basis. Any clothing left over will be taken to Goodwill.
Laura Zang will be collecting the clothes and you are welcome to bring them to her house starting now. Please bring everything in plastic bags. We will stop accepting donations on August 1st.
Happy Cleaning!
Monday, March 29, 2010
Saturday, March 20, 2010
Disney Rewards
So if you are not a member of Disney Movie Rewards you really should be! Especially if you are buying Disney Movies. Inside each movie you buy are codes that can get you points. When you get enough points you can get free stuff. It is so easy to sign up and totally FREE! Just go to...
Also, right now they are offering 10 dollar coupons for the Toy Story and Toy Story 2 blue ray combo packs (that come with a regular DVD and a digital copy). To get the coupon after you register, all you have to do is enter in your UPC code from your old DVD or VHS of both Toy Story's. All DVDs and have the same code, if you are having a hard time locating yours or you got rid of the boxes these are the codes 786936294507 and 786936294521.
Most of you probably already know about this, but for those that don't, I hope this helps and you can get your coupons and start earning points!
Sunday, March 14, 2010
Farm Fresh Milk & Eggs
For a while now I've been getting farm-fresh, raw milk from a dairy in Georgetown. Currently the cost is $6/gallon, which is what I've paid for organic milk at the grocery store. Here's the info in case you're interested:
Dyer Dairy
7801 E. Hwy. 29
Georgetown
(512) 638-0415
www.dyerdairy.com
Mr. Dyer also has eggs, I believe at $3.50 per dozen, plus seasonal veggies, beef, etc.
Also, if you want to save 50 cents on the eggs, Pioneer Farms is selling their eggs for $3/dozen. The museum is open now Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. I usually go on Fridays to pick up eggs (and my daughter who apprentices there), so you can either go for yourself, or place an order with me. There's no guarantee on availability. The current hens produce about 12 dozen eggs per week, and the farm just got a bunch more chicks, so by summertime they'll be swimming in eggs. The web site is www.pioneerfarms.org.
Dyer Dairy
7801 E. Hwy. 29
Georgetown
(512) 638-0415
www.dyerdairy.com
Mr. Dyer also has eggs, I believe at $3.50 per dozen, plus seasonal veggies, beef, etc.
Also, if you want to save 50 cents on the eggs, Pioneer Farms is selling their eggs for $3/dozen. The museum is open now Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. I usually go on Fridays to pick up eggs (and my daughter who apprentices there), so you can either go for yourself, or place an order with me. There's no guarantee on availability. The current hens produce about 12 dozen eggs per week, and the farm just got a bunch more chicks, so by summertime they'll be swimming in eggs. The web site is www.pioneerfarms.org.
Homemade Stain-Remover Spray
This recipe is from my cousin and it appears to be working just as well as the expensive store-bought stuff.
1 Cup Amonia
1 Cup Liquid Dish Soap (containing no chlorite or bleach)
1 Cup White Vinegar
1 Cup Water
Mix it all up, pour it into a spray bottle, and clean your clothes! I'm finding that the smaller spray bottles are easier to handle. I made up a gallon of this recipe a little over a month ago and I'm not even half-way through it yet - and I treat everyone's tops, etc., so it's a good bargain.
1 Cup Amonia
1 Cup Liquid Dish Soap (containing no chlorite or bleach)
1 Cup White Vinegar
1 Cup Water
Mix it all up, pour it into a spray bottle, and clean your clothes! I'm finding that the smaller spray bottles are easier to handle. I made up a gallon of this recipe a little over a month ago and I'm not even half-way through it yet - and I treat everyone's tops, etc., so it's a good bargain.
Homemade Laundry Soap
I've had requests to share this recipe - I hope someone finds it useful. I'll post a recipe for stain-remover spray as well.
HERE IS WHAT YOU NEED:
Small Batch
1/3 bar Fels Naptha (or bar soap of your choice)
1/2 cup washing soda (see note at bottom)
1/2 cup borax powder
Water
(Optional) 2-3 oz essential oil or fragrance oil of your choice
Small bucket, about 2 gallon size
Large Batch
1 bar of Fels Naptha (or bar soap of your choice)
1½ cups washing soda (see note at bottom)
1½ cups borax powder
Water
(optional) 2-3 oz essential oil or fragrance oil of your choice
Bucket, 5-6 gallon size
DIRECTIONS (large batch in parentheses)
* Grate the soap and put it in a sauce pan (stock pan for large batch)
* Add 6 cups (18 cups) water and heat it until the soap melts
* Add the washing soda and borax and stir until it is dissolved.
* Remove from heat.
* Now add 1 gallon plus 6 cups (4 gallons plus 2 cups) water to your bucket.
* Now add your soap mixture and stir.
* Let the soap sit for about 24 hours and it will (should) gel.
* Use ½ cup per load.
Note: Plugerville Wal-Mart does not have "washing" soda on the laundry aisle, just regular baking soda. HEB has the washing soda.
I've made the large batch twice now and it's lasting me about 4 months, at an average of 8 loads per week. The cost breakdown is about 2 cents per load. A great savings.
HERE IS WHAT YOU NEED:
Small Batch
1/3 bar Fels Naptha (or bar soap of your choice)
1/2 cup washing soda (see note at bottom)
1/2 cup borax powder
Water
(Optional) 2-3 oz essential oil or fragrance oil of your choice
Small bucket, about 2 gallon size
Large Batch
1 bar of Fels Naptha (or bar soap of your choice)
1½ cups washing soda (see note at bottom)
1½ cups borax powder
Water
(optional) 2-3 oz essential oil or fragrance oil of your choice
Bucket, 5-6 gallon size
DIRECTIONS (large batch in parentheses)
* Grate the soap and put it in a sauce pan (stock pan for large batch)
* Add 6 cups (18 cups) water and heat it until the soap melts
* Add the washing soda and borax and stir until it is dissolved.
* Remove from heat.
* Now add 1 gallon plus 6 cups (4 gallons plus 2 cups) water to your bucket.
* Now add your soap mixture and stir.
* Let the soap sit for about 24 hours and it will (should) gel.
* Use ½ cup per load.
Note: Plugerville Wal-Mart does not have "washing" soda on the laundry aisle, just regular baking soda. HEB has the washing soda.
I've made the large batch twice now and it's lasting me about 4 months, at an average of 8 loads per week. The cost breakdown is about 2 cents per load. A great savings.
Star of Texas Fair and Rodeo
Get in free over Spring Break. Check out the details at http://www.freenius.com/2010/03/free-admission-and-parking-to-rodeo.html
Free Fun in Austin
Looking for fun things to do over Spring Break?
Check out this website devoted to letting moms like us in on tons of great deals and fun things to do in the Austin area for cheap --or FREE!
The blogger, Heidi, actually lives in Pflugerville, so she posts lots of great things to do in Pflugerville, too.
http://www.freenius.com/
Sunday, March 7, 2010
Spring Break Cooking Class for Kids
Margaret Easthope and her family are going to be doing some great service over spring break to help raise money for sister Paulin's family in Haiti. Here is all the info:
Cooking Class for Kids
A Fun Spring Break Activity - Supporting a Great Cause!
Class Schedule (6 – 8 Kids per Session)
Age 3 to 5: 9AM – 12PM, Tuesday or Thursday
Age 6 to 8: 9AM – 12PM, Monday or Wednesday
We will be doing different recipes and activities each day if you are interested in signing up for more than one session.
Tuition – Donation
$20 per session
Location
Easthope Home – 613 Stokesay Castle Path
Registration Info
Contact Margaret Easthope
By Phone at 990-5423 or 826-6604 (cell)
Or Email to easthope@sbcglobal.net
Proceeds are being donated to
Cooking Class for Kids
A Fun Spring Break Activity - Supporting a Great Cause!
The Kids Will
1. Make some Kid Friendly recipes
2. Learn basic cooking skills and safety
3. Have Some Play time while their food cooks
4. Eat lunch that they have made
1. Make some Kid Friendly recipes
2. Learn basic cooking skills and safety
3. Have Some Play time while their food cooks
4. Eat lunch that they have made
Class Schedule (6 – 8 Kids per Session)
Age 3 to 5: 9AM – 12PM, Tuesday or Thursday
Age 6 to 8: 9AM – 12PM, Monday or Wednesday
We will be doing different recipes and activities each day if you are interested in signing up for more than one session.
Tuition – Donation
$20 per session
Location
Easthope Home – 613 Stokesay Castle Path
Registration Info
Contact Margaret Easthope
By Phone at 990-5423 or 826-6604 (cell)
Or Email to easthope@sbcglobal.net
Proceeds are being donated to
Sister Paulin’s family in Haiti!
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Fairytale Threads Consignment Sale
Fairytale Threads is hosting one of their big consignment sales this weekend. Here are the details from their website fairytalethreads.com
Our Spring Event will be Friday March 5th and Saturday March 6th at the Old Settlers Association, 3300 Palm Valley Blvd, in Round Rock.
Fairytale Threads is a twice yearly consignment event designed to turn clutter into cash and give you the opportunity to shop new and gently loved items for great prices.
As a shopper, you will find clothes, toys, furniture and gear for your little ones. All items are inspected for quality and organized for a great shopping experience!
Friday hours are 10-9
Saturday hours are 9-4 with any item marked "reduced" being half off
Our Spring Event will be Friday March 5th and Saturday March 6th at the Old Settlers Association, 3300 Palm Valley Blvd, in Round Rock.
Fairytale Threads is a twice yearly consignment event designed to turn clutter into cash and give you the opportunity to shop new and gently loved items for great prices.
As a shopper, you will find clothes, toys, furniture and gear for your little ones. All items are inspected for quality and organized for a great shopping experience!
Friday hours are 10-9
Saturday hours are 9-4 with any item marked "reduced" being half off
$1 Meatball Plates at Ikea
My favorite thing is back, the $1 meatball plates at Ikea. They are yummy and between the meatballs and the mashed potatoes one plate is enough for me. John eats 2, but hey for a buck I can handle that. The kiddies love them as well so it makes for quite the cheap night out. It is going on this Friday through Sunday. Maybe we will see you there!
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