Homemade Laundry Detergent

I have done much research with trying all out and this is my method.
*note* I have a front load HE Samsung washer
Recipe***

* 1- 4lb box of "Borax"
*note* this is in the laundry isle at most grocery stores, usually on the bottom shelf
* 1- 4lb box of "Arm & Hammer Baking Soda"
*note* this is usually in the baking isle
* 1- 55oz box of "Arm & Hammer Super Washing Soda"
*note* this was in the Laundry isle, also on the bottom shelf
* 2- 3lb boxes of "Oxyclean"
*note* these may weigh a little more and you don't have to use it, but I have all boys and I feel I have too!
* 3- Bars of "Fels-naptha Soap"
**note* you will need to put these in a food processor or grate them by hand.
*note* OK this was hard to find at first, but once you do its no problem! I found it in the cleaning supply isle on the bottom shelf. Some have found it in the laundry isle and some in the soap isle. ALSO, you can use Ivory bar soap (I did and had no problem), and I have read you can use any bar soap, but this I don't know. I personally have only used the Fels-Naptha & Ivory.
* 2- containers of the "Downy Unstoppables"
*note* I mix these into my detergent that I am using, as I go (this makes ALOT of detergent, so I don't put it all into one huge container. I split it into 3 BIG containers.) I do this because I felt like without it, the detergent did not have any smell at all (which some love).

I take a garbage can and put a clean bag into it and then slowly mix all the ingredients together except the downy unstoppables. I only add these into the container that Iam using, so that they don't loose their smell.

Sew Free!

This site has so many free patterns! I am new to the sewing art, but I have grown to love it!
There is nothing better than making yourself something completely a "one of a kind"!
This is a free pattern they posted and it seems as though they post a free pattern every friday!
So enjoy! Because I will, and I will post my finished dress soon!

Lancey #4126

yum!! double crunch honey garlic chicken/pork

I found this recipe online and had to reshare it!! I found with the sauce to drizzle it on the top, but the family could have dipped anything into it!

4 large boneless chicken breasts Place the chicken breasts between 2 sheets of plastic wrap and using a meat mallet, pound the meat to an even 1/2 inch thickness. Alternatively, you can slice the breasts by placing them flat on a cutting board and using a very sharp knife to slice them into halves horizontally. Sift together: 2 cup flour 4 tsp salt 4 tsp black pepper 3 tbsp ground ginger 2 tbsp ground nutmeg 2 tsp ground thyme 2 tsp ground sage 2 tbsp paprika 1 tsp cayenne pepper Make an egg wash by whisking together: 4 eggs 8 tbsp water Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then dip the meat in the flour and spice mixture. Dip the breast into the eggwash and then a final time into the flour and spice mix, pressing the mix into the meat to get good contact. Heat a skillet on the stove with about a half inch of canola oil covering the bottom. You will want to carefully regulate the temperature here so that the chicken does not brown too quickly. The thinness of the breast meat practically guarantees that it will be fully cooked by the time the outside is browned. I find just below medium heat works well. I use a burner setting of about 4 1/2 out of 10 on the dial and fry them gently for about 4 or 5 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy. Drain on a wire rack for a couple of minutes before dipping the cooked breasts into the Honey Garlic Sauce. Serve with noodles or rice. Honey Garlic Sauce In a medium saucepan add 2 tbsp olive oil 3 – 4 cloves minced garlic Cook over medium heat to soften the garlic but do not let it brown. Add: 1 cup honey ¼ cup soya sauce (low sodium soya sauce is best) 1 tsp ground black pepper Simmer together for 5-10 minutes, remove from heat and allow to cool for a few minutes. Watch this carefully as it simmers because it can foam up over the pot very easily.