renewed again

I just saw in our local free paper Picket News that a neighboring town is hosting a "Green Fest" in early May, and they are looking for Green Vendors. 

Hmmm.  I think I'll do it.  The more I think about it, most of the things I make are done from repurposed and recyled items.  I just made a quick sign for it

but I'm not sure I love it yet.

I'm thinking I'll try to make and sell

• packs of --4 or 6?? those fabric napkins made from repurposed men's shirts--just love them!
• tea cozies
• silhouettes mounted on recycled fabric
• tote bags made from recycled fabric
• pillow covers made from yep, recycled fabric

Hmmmm.  I do love an new obsession.  Now I just have to find someone to run my daughter to tournaments that day!

homemade cleaner

I am so boring that this actually makes me happy!  I've found a homemade cleaner that works. . .and it's super cheap! 

 

I hate buying utilatarian things.  You waste all that good money and have little to show for it.  I don't care if I have cute undergarments or socks--no one really sees them!  I don't want to spend money on sneakers and such--they get the job done.  I really hate to spend good money on cleaners.  Yes, I want to be able to clean things; no, I don't want to spend much to do it.

 

Homemade spray cleaner:

• 2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Borax
• 1/8 cup Dawn dish detergent (other would probably work)
• 1 cup hot water.

 

Based on the directions I saw at moneysavingmom.com, I just put vinegar, Borax, and hot water into a spray bottle.  Next I nearly filled the bottle with cool water and added the dish soap last.  It said not to shake, but of course, I did.

 

It really worked well!