Big eggs

The chickens are once again laying beautiful, brown eggs. Since they are pastured on green grass, the yolks are a nice, bright orange now. We've been finding some double yolked eggs as well.

Norwex cleaning

One thing I love about Norwex cleaning products is that they really work and the kids can help without breathing toxins (which are in most cleaning products). Mikey has been helping me with the windows (with just water in the spray bottle and the window cloth). The dust mitt is a great way to get the kids involved with dusting around the house.

Since I had years of dust build up, the dust mitt got really dirty but it washed right out. I'm even getting around to cleaning projects that I haven't dealt with in a loooooong time. Love it!

Lovely Swallows

The tree swallows have returned to the neighborhood. They are so beautiful and I love their cheerful sounds. Maybe some will nest in one of my boxes this year.

Today the weather was perfect so I stayed outside and cleaned windows, took the goat for a walk, checked on the chickens and played with Mikey.

Before and After Windows

I am loving cleaning my windows now with just water and my Norwex cloths.

Here's a before and after of a window I did that is in the basement (that's why there's the cement wall there). It took me maybe 5 -10 minutes and the window was in the direct sun and I had no streaks.

Spring Cleaning

I've been on a roll with cleaning lately because... I have found some great cleaning tools!

I was invited to a cleaning party at my friend's house and because she mentioned natural cleaning, I was interested. Since my first child was little (she's now 20) I have found myself gravitating toward good food, healthy cleaning , etc.

The products are made by a company called Norwex and I'm now a consultant with them!

I had my own party and earned $200 in free products. I love them all , especially the window cloths. We have a big room with 20 windows so this cloth really is useful. All you need is water and this cloth. My windows look better than they ever have with no streaks! and...it only took me 10 minutes or so to do them all. I've been cleaning everything and anything lately (which is a big change!). I usually only get real serious about cleaning when I am 9 months pregnant!

Their microfiber cloths are anti-bacterial, cleaning better than bleach but you only use water and the cloth. I am looking forward to getting their mop and I love the laundry detergent, dryer balls, micro-cloths, the dust mitt, the scrubbers and all.

Michael and I are approaching this new business as a team and we're enjoying this new adventure together. He's been impressed with how the products work and that I'm now cleaning !

The day I cleaned the garage siding that was green with algae, he was convinced. All I used was water and a half of a micro-sponge. He had tried lacquer-thinner on it and was having a hard time getting it off. I even cleaned the car which was filthy from the snow, dirt and salt on the road with only water and the cloths. I wish I could show you how detailed my car looks now.

This company had it's start in Norway and is making it's way into the states. In Canada, these are the biggest home parties that are going. It's the new wave in cleaning and I love it. Can you tell? Anything to get me motivated to clean the house is a real plus!

Here's a website http://www.norwex.com/norwex.php?lng=7&cnt=223 and ours in the making.

The Big Snowstorm

The kids have been anxious for lots of snow since we moved here and this year we got it!

We have around 30 inches or so and more of it is on the way.

We all got out and played in it although it was hard to move around because it is so deep. We lost power for 3 days and are now more grateful than ever for electricity!

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year!

I'm thankful for a new start and a fresh new year.

We still have snow on the ground from the big snow storm but I think it will be melting soon because of the "warm" weather (it's going to be in the high 40's this week)

This year, the March for Life looks like it will be much warmer day. Many thanks to all the people who take the time to witness to the fact that each life is precious and irreplaceable.

Update on Mikey: He's talking more ( his teachers have noticed this), he has a great new helper (Theresa) and he's saying "please", "thank you" and "you're welcome" without being prompted.

Pics are from Rebecca's 12th birthday party. Happy Birthday to our wonderful girl!