Getting out dry erase marker

So, the kids were using dry erase markers for there letters. Well Gavin went crazy and between 2 days got it on 3 pieces of clothing. Including drawing all over his sister! I tried all the stuff I found on goggle to remove and my normal pre treatment. In the end one thing worked! Murphys Oil soap.

So, first what you need:

Murphys oils soap it was under $4

Blue dawn

Scrub brush/ tooth brush

Paper towel 

Rag

First take white cloth or Papertowel under stain

Then soak rag in Murphys oil and Dav.

You will need to keep moving paper as marker absorbs onto it.

You may then use your nail or brush to kinda brush it out some more cause it gets in the grooves of the fabric. 

Keeping movie towel. Rinse and do again if need be.

Then apply blue dawn (you can even add some peroxide for good measure).

Then wash as normal.

Check before placing in dryer to make sure removed. All colors removed kids had on, black was still a little on shirt but barely noticeable 

I am very impressed I was so sad a frozen shirt and curious George was ruined. 

Valentine's sun catchers

Kids and I decided to make sum catchers to hang in the kitchen. I wanted to use tissue paper. Everything I found said contact paper. Well not a common item in this house lol. 

What we used:

Wax paper

Construction paper

Modge podge

Tissue paper cut in small squares

Glue

Scissors

Paint brush

Ribbon (to hang)

First I cut wax paper and folded in half about the size of piece of paper.

 Then we applied modge podge with sponge brush over one half of the wax sheet (we left folded in half. 

Next kids applied tissue paper as they wish. Quickly some spots I had to reapply modge podge. (I'm sure glue would work too) 

Then once kids were done we then applied modge podge all over tissue paper lightly. And folded wax paper over on top of tissue paper and pressed! 

We let it dry. 

Next we cut hearts out of construction paper and glued to wax paper I used a glue stick for this just press on it. 

Then cut the excess wax paper off. 

Next glue ribbon on top of heart.

Allow glue to dry and then hang and enjoy! 

Orange cleaner

We started this week making our own cleaner! We took a mason jar added orange peels and covered in vinegar I'm amazed.

You could use 2-3 full size oranges or a hand full of halos. I kept adding and covering with vinegar to cover until we hit the top. We will let it sit for 2 weeks. Also shake occasionally when you think about it.  Once ready to use can dilute with water to 50% and you have a nice fresh, safe and affordable cleaner  for your home.

I also got the plastic lids for Mason jars so I can reuse and wash. 

Here is our cleaner fermenting :) 

You could even try with lemons or lines. 

January 7th
Here is a Freebie possible money make out there for you Coupon peeps. You can get a check in the mail for up to $11 using this mail in rebate.

http://www.zantacoffers.com/

Plus you can print Coupon here and few other places for $4 off if you didn't get in the paper.

https://www.zantacotc.com/zantac-coupons-and-special-offers.html

No bake Granola bars

No bake granola bars 

2 1/2 cups rice cereal 

2 cups uncooked quick oats

1/4 cup ground flaxseed

1/2 cup dried fruit

1/2 cup chopped nuts or seeds

2/3 cup honey or some kind of syrup (brown rice syrup, maple, agave nectar)

1 cup of nut butter (peanut, almond, sunflower...

2 teaspoons of vanilla

1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)

Combine all ingredients in a large bowl.

Spray 13x9 pan. 

Spread mixture evenly in pan. 

Press parchment paper on too to flatten down. 

Place in the fridge for at least an hour. 

Once held together cut in desired sizes. I usually cut down horizontally then cut bars. I usually get 16-18 bars total. 

I wrap in Saran Wrap and store in the fridge. 

Enjoy!

Olive Garden Night

WE decided to have an olive Garden night a few weeks back. Makes it kind of nice to find these copy cat recipes and tweak them to be like you were at the restaurant. We made Olive Garden Chicken Alfredo and Salad Dressing.

 
Olive Garden Salad Dressing  

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1/3 cup white vinegar
• 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons light corn syrup
• 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons grated Romano cheese
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt, or 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• Sugar (optional)

Instructions

Combine all the ingredients in a blender until well mixed. If this is a little too tart for your own personal taste, add a little extra sugar. You can enjoy your Olive Garden salad dressing for up to 10 days if you store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

This can also be used as a marinade!

Recipe was found  at copykat.com

Olive Garden Chicken Alfredo

 Ingredients

• 1/4 pound (1 stick) butter
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1/2 to 3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• Salt and pepper (optional)

 Instructions


In a saucepan, combine the butter and heavy cream. Simmer until all is melted and mixed well. Stir in the Parmesan cheese and garlic powder. Simmer for 15 to 20 minutes on low. You may wish to add a little salt and pepper.
Additional Notes
I have made this with half-and-half, but we prefer the heavy cream. I wouldn’t recommend trying it with plain milk.
Important: DO NOT use store-bought shredded or grated cheese. Preshredded and pregrated cheeses have an anticaking agent in them that can prevent the sauce from setting up.
Optional Cream Cheese Method
Use this if the sauce is a little thin. The sauce can be thin for a variety of reasons: not using heavy cream, not cooking at a high enough temperature, and using preshredded or pregrated cheese. If the finished sauce is still a little thin whisk in 2 tablespoons cream cheese until the sauce thickens. I have done with and without cream cheese. We also added oldbay and tasted yumm.
We just used leftover grilled chicken and fettuccine.

Homemade Cliff Bars

I am loving all these no bake snacks that are healthy to make for the kids and neighbor kids to eat for breakfast and after school. Not only healthy but money saver.

Homemade Cliff Bars
(Can be doubled in 13x9 pan that's what I did)

• 1 1/2 Cups rice Krispies
• 1 Cup uncooked quick oats
• 3 Tablespoons ground Flaxseed (or almond)
• 1/4 Cup finely chopped dried fruit (whatever you want like raisins, cherrys cranberries...)
• 1/4 Cup finely chopped nuts (roasted or toasted I used almonds)
• 1/3 Cup honey
• 2 Tablespoons Dark brown sugar ( I just used light brown cause that's what I had)
• 1/3 Cup of Peanut butter ( you can use almond, cashew or soy nut too)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Optional: 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/4 cup unsweetened flaked Cocunut

Directions

1. Grease (spray with nonstick spray) 8 inch square pan unless doubling recipe then 13x9
2. Combine cereal, oats, flaxseed meal, dried fruit and nuts in large bowl 
3. Bring the honey and brown sugar to a boil in a small saucepan over medium-high heat stiring constantly 
4. turn temp to low
5. Stir in peanut butter and vanilla until blended and remove from heat
6. Pour mixture over cereal, stirring until all ingredients are dry are coated
7. Press mixture into prepared pan using wax paper to make smooth
8. Cool in pan
9. Cut into whatever size bars you like
10. Wrap in wax paper, saran wrap, vacuum seal (whatever works best for your family. If going to be longer then a week store in the fridge. If storing in the fridge bring out to room temp to eat.

Still waiting to cut mine!!