project 52|4

week 4  |   unexpected perspective

loving the little details

 

Sometimes a birthday is best celebrated with fresh powder on a cold mountain side. 

(and here i am checking mr. dogs teeth and eyes- seriously i call him my "lemon"-

 the dog is about as accident prone as they come!) 

Have i mentioned the drovers is quite the charmer? He knows just how to make me weak in the knees. Case and point- this weekend he spent an entire afternoon at the museum of natural history- not because history or museums are really his thing- but because he knows how to spoil a girl on her birthday! 

 and if your out this way- you should defiantly check out the new natural history museum- it's simply amazing!  

project 52|3

week 2  |  negative space 

ah snow- finally. 

love is heart of the world. 

It's true i love these two boys more than anything. The drover- he's my everything, my sounding block, the voice of reason, and the one who gets me and loves me despite all my craziness. And maybe i should be slightly embarrassed by how much i love that furry little guy- but i'm not- he's part of us- who we are. These two mean everything to me- the heart of my world. 

oh and i'd advise everyone to attempt to take their pictures with a remote, tripod, and border collie- it makes for an eventful day and some seriously funny candid photos!  

  

Well i never figured i'd be the type of girl to make my own homemade laundry soap but hey here i am. This recipe is super easy and saves you money- big money. I'm talking around the total cost is around $6 for 550 loads. When we make this recipe/batch it usually lasts us (myself and the drover) around 2 months. Here's what you need;

1 bar of soap (any kind will do but i use dove free- i'm allergic to any kind of scents- yeah that includes lotion, perfumes, body wash, candles etc) 

1 cup borax

1 cup washing soda 

a big pot (that holds more than 2 gallons)

a grater 

a funnel 

a long spoon

2 empty containers 

optional: a few drops essential oil for smell 

Step 1- Place 1 gallon water into your pot- 

 

Step 2- grate your bar of soap and add it to your pot- heat the water and soap until the soap fully dissolves. 

Step 3- add 1 cup washing soda and 1 cup borax to pot- stir until it comes to a boil

*watch your pot carefully- it boils over it your not careful* 

Step 4- once it boils add 1 galloon cold water- turn off heat and allow it to cool. As it cools it will start to coagulate (gets thicker) usually within 24 hours. Using a funnel pour soap into containers. 

I use about 1/2 cup per load. On a side note this soap doesn't make suds like regular laundry soap but cleans wonderfully. I haven't had any problems with unclean clothes or colors fading. Happy washing.