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Cleaning Motivation

November 28, 2022 by BlessingsInSurprise

Hey, guys! Here’s a video for those of us who require a little extra motivation to get started with our cleaning routines. 😊 The big “Day After Thanksgiving” clean up! Enjoy!

Links mentioned in video (also found in the description box of the YouTube video, itself):

Pledge Multi-surface Cleaner  

Lysol Sanitizer Spray   

Glass Spray Bottle   

Dish Scrubbing Brush  

Chocolate Fountain

Shark Ion Cordless Vacuum   

Shark Corded Vacuum 

*As an affiliate, I may receive a small commission for items purchased through the links above, at no additional cost to you.

Click here for my Sweet Cinnamon Butter Recipe!  

Email me at anne@blessingsinsurprise.com with questions or comments.

Filed Under: Organization/Cleaning Hacks Tagged With: after party clean up, cleaning, cleaning motivation, cleaning products, how to, organizing

How To Make Your Own Laundry Detergent

November 21, 2022 by BlessingsInSurprise

Hey, guys! I just wanted to share my recipe for homemade laundry detergent with all of you. Not only is this recipe easy to throw together, but it is also a HUGE money saver for the family!  In this video, I’ll talk you through how to make it, step by step.  (Scroll down to see the written recipe and links to the products featured in this episode.)

RECIPE:

1 cup borax

1 cup washing soda

2/3 bar Fels-Naptha

Hot water to fill 5 gallon bucket

 

*As an affiliate, I may receive a small commission on products purchased through the links below, at no additional cost to you.

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ALL FREE AND CLEAR DETERGENT: https://goto.walmart.com/c/3826906/565706/9383?veh=aff&sourceid=imp_000011112222333344&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.walmart.com%2Fip%2Fall-Mighty-Pacs-Laundry-Detergent-Pacs-25-Count-Free-Clear-for-Sensitive-Skin-Pouch%2F270257429%3Fathbdg%3DL1100

As always, feel free to email me at anne@blessingsinsurprise.com with questions or comments.

Filed Under: All Recipes, Organization/Cleaning Hacks, Uncategorized Tagged With: detergent, homemade, homemade laundry detergent, homesteading, how to, laundry, save money

How To Plant Garlic

November 9, 2022 by BlessingsInSurprise

There’s nothing like fresh garlic to bring tons of flavor to your food, as well as an added boost to your immune system. Check out the video below for a step-by-step guide to planting garlic in your own garden.  (Look below the video for links to products used in this episode.)

(As an affiliate, I may earn a small commission on products purchased through the links below, at no additional charge to you.)

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Culti-hoe Tool: https://amzn.to/3ErO8jB

Email questions or comments to anne@blessingsinsurprise.com 😊

Filed Under: Homesteading Tagged With: gardening, garlic, homesteading, how to

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