Washcloth/Cleaning Cloth Pattern ~ This and That

 

Here is my post for the pattern link (pattern is free online), that I used for both my makeup and regular washcloths, and for the cleaning cloths.  I use 100% cotton yarn and an "H" hook, although her pattern states to use an "I" hook.  I used leftover small bits of cotton yarn from those smaller balls they sell (maybe 2 to 2.5 oz?).  

I actually posted a "review" of all of the washcloths I made over the years.  You can read the post - HERE.  I used to keep the smaller version of the washcloth in our camper, but now take this size.

I picked out two different blue crocheted pot holder sets to give to the two families that had the house fire.  

I grew anaheim peppers last year, with the plan to can them.  I got the plants to grow, but they produced very late and very small peppers.  I never canned any.  I am just wondering if it's worth the canning hassle?  I mean the little cans of diced chilies are not that expensive.  Does anyone can these?  I still may look for plants this year.  I forgot all about  the seeds for these peppers, until I made us breakfast yesterday.  By the way, organic cans are now $2.49 each, while non-organic brands can be as low as $0.79/can.

Cheddar and Chile egg casserole.  It's not for  everyone.  I learned about this Rachael Ray recipe when I was cooking for a few vegetarian kids here.  

It's not tomato or garlic harvest season, but the green onions are doing great right now.  My husband requested this dip.  I used a lower fat cream cheese on the bottom.  I am not trying to gain weight right now ha ha!  I went over board on the green onions.  Yum.  We use almond flour organic crackers or homemade. 

Easy Layered Tomato Dip

I'm thrilled to see my peppermint plant is springing back to life.  My spearmint is not yet however.  I will clean the leaves out after the last chance of frost is over with here.

Not wanting to send my husband on a shopping hunt, I just ordered this online and had it conveniently delivered to my door step.  

I had been applying comfrey at the onset of the fracture, but from my research, you should only allow this into your body so many weeks in one year.  I have tried to grow arnica here so many times, and could not for some reason, so I just bought the cream.

Washcloth/Cleaning Cloth Pattern ~ This and That  © April 2024 by Kristina at Pioneer Woman at Heart

Tidbits ~ Muscle Rub Updates

I'm up bright and early, and even have my all day nutrient packed tea infusion brewing.  I do however, have to go dig through the garage to find myself a new 5 gallon bucket.  

I started to make a bucket of homemade laundry detergent (saves us a ton of money and saves us from chemicals), but the old bucket gave way.  After about 7-8 years of using it, it cracked in the bottom.  So that's first thing on my list to-do list, so I can get some laundry done.

Recipe I use is on my blog: here

Christmas mojo has returned early.  Don't worry, I just put up some fall-ish decor on the cover of my bread box.  That's about it for fall for me though.  Other than pumpkins on the porch soon.

 I'm working on a new ornament right now (in the few free seconds I have).  I've already ordered a new item for my master bath too.  Two years have gone by, and I've not gotten my white tree up.  Even after Hubby went out of his way last winter to buy a new color of ornaments for me.

Hubby and I took off on a motorcycle ride last night to clear our heads of any stress/worry/tension.  We checked out the gauze at the dollar store.  I wasn't impressed - sold by the roll, smaller and less on the roll.    I'm hoping I can downsize my bandage and not have to use an entire roll of gauze (day and night) soon.

Here's the scoop on the muscle rub....

There are many muscle rub recipes out there - in books, online, forums, etc.

I have arnica making a slow and pitiful attempt at growing in a pot, and so far, the seedlings I put outside have been drowned by the recent rain.  Not sure I'll get arnica this season.  Is arnica a "finicky" herb to grow?  Maybe it just doesn't like our climate this year? 

Feverfew, on the other hand is flourishing, even though I just planted it outdoors not long ago.  It definitely likes it's new pot.

Anyway, I made a muscle rub with what I had, and adapted a recipe.  So far it works great, but I do feel that arnica to a muscle rub would be a huge benefit.

Here is how I made mine (using all organic ingredients):