Homemade All Purpose scrub cleaner. You'll Be Glad you Read This!

 Today I am sharing my new favorite homemade cleaner. It consists of 2 ingredients that I can almost guarantee you have in your kitchen and bathroom cabinets!
Baking Soda
Hydrogen Peroxide

Really? 2 ingredients?? Yep! Once you have this recipe all mixed up you'll be running around the house wondering what else can it possibly clean!?
I've used this to clean my bathroom....shower, sink, toilet..Kitchen sink, Stove top( It even gets those crazy tough grease stains that even bleach can't clean on your stove!) you name it, this cleaner does it.
Here is what you need to do:
Mix baking soda and Hydrogen peroxide together to form a creamy paste..

{I didn't really measure exact amounts. It just depends on how much you will be cleaning with it. I cleaned my stove top and sink and I had just the right amount. I would say I used 3 table spoons of Baking soda and just added hydrogen peroxide until it was the consistency I wanted. You can adjust the ratio however is best for you!}
 Once it's mixed just apply where you want it.

    Scrub it in.(don't even need a scrubby. I used a crochet rag and it was perfect!)
  Let it set for about 5 minutes.(more or less depending on how serious your mess is(:
  Last, Rinse and admire!

badabing badaboom. No harsh smells. No tough scrubbing. Probably the cheapest cleaner yet. Does it get any better? (:

Hope you enjoy this cleaner! Just in time for Spring Cleaning!

** I haven't used this on wood. I've cleaned glass, stainless steel, and plastic(bathtub) and it's fantastic. Before applying to surfaces you aren't sure about just test it out on a small corner first.

DIY Strawberry Planter from 5 Gallon Bucket

I have to admit, I've got a strong case of garden fever. With my seedlings growing and the season slowly changing, I'm getting so antsy about planting my garden!
 That being said, here is what I worked on today. While cruising the Internet for some easy planter ideas, I found a tutorial for making a strawberry planter from a 5 gallon bucket. We had everything needed so I thought, what the heck I can do that!
What you need:

5 gallon bucket
Skill Saw
Marker
Heat Gun
Garden shovel (or another stiff object to form your openings)

Take your bucket and mark where you want your cuts

With the skill saw, cut your slits

Use your heat gun to heat around the cuts (don't over heat it, or it will bubble!)

After it's heated and flexible,  stick your shovel into the opening and wiggle it around to loosen it and then hold it where you want with the shovel for about a minute until it cools.(Push the top of the cut in and the bottom out.)

That's it! Fill with soil and your strawberry plants and enjoy! (:
YouTube Tutorial Video

Getting Ready For Spring

 We are so close to spring, I can feel it! Here in Florida, we've had some summer and spring feeling days throughout this winter. Like every other winter, plants and trees are as confused as we are, pollinating and blooming one week then back to a winter chill the next! Nevertheless, Spring will be here before we know it and I am counting down the days.44 to go!
 This year I'm planning a garden to remember. Me being a person with a history of a black thumb(Yep, I've murdered some plants in my time),this should be amusing! I have to say I have come a long way since my plant killing days. Let's just say I've learned a little from those failed attempts to grow herbs and veggies.
 This year I have tried a few different things in hopes of more success. Also, I didn't want to pay for plants that are already started from the hardware store. So, With success and frugality on my mind, here is what I have done so far.

 I started my seeds indoors in seed starting trays under a UVB Light fixture(I "borrowed" it from my husbands aquarium. (:) I've had SO MUCH success so far! Watching the little seedlings pop up is so thrilling! Makes me feel like a kid on Christmas morning.
 Most of my seeds are started in coconut fiber (Eco Earth). We have alot of reptiles, so we usually have a few blocks of this on hand. Its so much cheaper than buying individual pellets. I think it costs $3.49 per block and once you add water it expands to fill half of a 5 gallon bucket. Yes, half a 5 gallon bucket. You can buy this at any pet store and sometimes you can find it in the pet section at Wal-Mart.
 I have my tomatoes in a flat with jiffy peat pellets. These have been good too. I got the idea to use them from one of my favorite gardening pages .He has great tips on gardening and more. Check it out at the gardening link below.


 My seeds were planted straight into the coconut fiber and I just let nature work it's magic. Once my little seedlings emerged, I started to water them with water from my Tilapia Barrells. This water is high in Nitrates. In other words, It's a natural fertilizer 100% organic. And, it cost nothing! {:
 I'm deffinantly anxious to see how much I will harvest from these plants. I've got bell peppers, tomatoes, strawberries, and LOTS of herbs. A good variety is something I love.

We are working on several DIY projects for the garden and I will hopefully have them posted soon. Stay tuned!
Gardening (: