Easy Laundry Detergent Recipe

I am going to make this over the weekend and try it out. I am tired of paying too much $ for detergent.

1 bar of Fels Naptha soap (finely grated)
1 cup of Borax
1 cup of Washing Soda
1/4 cup of Baking Soda

Store in air tight container, Use 2 Tablespoons in each load

Found this recipe here

It's something you do.

“Marriage is not a noun; it’s a verb. It isn’t something you get. It’s something you do. It’s the way you love your partner every day.” Barbara De Angelis

Floor Time

Haven at 6 months, having some playtime with Daddy.

I read and interesting article this week that alluded to the fact that "floor time" with toddlers can help with any unwanted behavioral issues. So, I did a little research to find out exactly what this "floor time" is, in order to ward off as many behavior problems as possible that our sweet, little one might try to pull.

First, floor time is used in behavior modification training for many children with autism or on the autism spectrum. Stanley Greenspan wrote a book about it.

Secondly, you can by a program to do it at home. Play Along With Me!™ is an active learning system that, through interactive, one on one playtime, strengthens adult/child bonding, a key ingredient for successful sensory development. It was especially designed to give you an active, hands-on role in the most vital aspects of your child's development.

Finally, floor time is basically playing on the floor with your child while letting them lead the time by following their cues. Offer your child items to play with and then do some roll play for them. Somebody from the University of Kentucky said, "With your playful attention, even if for only a short time each day, your child makes enormous strides. Through play she is creating a foundation of self-confidence, strong brain functioning, and the ability to get along with others—skills that will ensure her success in school and throughout life. Your time and love make all the difference in the world."

Maybe I should be a Play Therapist. That would be fun.

“A happy marriage is a long conversation that always seems too short.”

― Andre Maurois

Spring into Action

As spring approaches, I always feel the need to brighten and freshen the house. I love to buy a few flowers to plant outside and morning walks are a necessity. I love being outside and experiencing nature, but this year I have decided that recycling is a good way to show my appreciation for this beautiful world we live in. I have always recycled a little bit. I try to always pass along our used items for someone else to reuse, but lately I have felt like our trash was getting out of control. So, we are now using a recycling service to get the recyclables out of the trash dump.

B Green Recycling is owned by Beth Harris and offers convenient, efficient, and affordable recycling services for residential and commercial clients. It's easy to B Green when you can throw all the accepted items in a cute, green container and put it by the curb.

B Green Recycling accepts:
- plastic #1-7
- steel/tin cans
- aluminum
- clear and colored glass
- paper
- light cardboard
- corrugated cardboard

B Green Recycling
704-770-7819
bgreenrecycling@hotmail.com

Organized Closets

I'm still searching the web for good pictures of organized storage. I found this awesome blog that pulled together some great closets.

http://www.howdoesshe.com/2010/01/6-ideas-for-a-closet/

Here is my favorite:

Organized Armoires

I am working with a client right now that has an amazing home, lots of armoires, and beautiful children. While trying to come up with a plan for all of her amazing armoires, I found this blog with lots of organized armoires. Perfection!

http://junkgardengirl.blogspot.com/2009/10/organized-armoires.html

This is my favorite one!