Mmm, Murphy Oil Soap

Hello and welcome to my veteran readers and to new friends from New Friend Friday.

I think we all probably have a few products that just make us happy.  One of mine is Murphy Oil Soap Original Formula.  I heart this stuff big time.  To start with, it smells just like heaven, I'm sure of it.  That lemon-y scent that reminds me of childhood wall washing and cleaning of church pews in a good, warm fuzzy type of way.  And, I like that it's so gentle and naturally derived.  I don't worry too much about using it to mop the floors my sweet babies crawl on.  And sometimes eat off of.  They're sneaky little babies like that.

I actually love it so much that I always have an extra bottle on hand.  I need to break down and start buying the huge jugs of it. Murphy's, as I like to call it, is a very versatile cleaner.  A dollop of it in hot water is great for washing walls and cabinets, as well as mopping.  I don't measure it like they suggest, heck I rarely measure when I cook anymore I'm not measuring cleaner.  I also use it with hot water to periodically degunk our dining room furniture, that poor stuff gets mighty sticky.  Apparently, you can use it on laundry stains and cars, too, but I've never tried that.

Obviously, the Murphy people have no idea who I am and are not sponsoring this post in any way, I just felt the need to share the love with you awesome readers.  If any of you Murphy people are reading, though...ahem...maybe we can work something out. ;)

Itty Bitty, Teensy Weensy Calf

As I look out my window at yet another %$#$*@ lovely snow storm I thought I would try to think about warmer days.  Like last week, when the kids and I took a little field trip to visit a teeny tiny calf.  Calves always seem little when they're standing next to cows, but they're bigger and heavier than they look. This little baby was born a bit early, though, and made my 26 and 36 lb kids look like giants.

Isn't she cute?

I have a love/hate relationship with calving season.  It means my husband is gone more and we have less family time.  But, it puts beef on our table (and yours!) and is a sure sign that summer will be here soon.  And signs like that are more than welcome when it's snowing in April and May.  :)

I Won!

A blog award!

So, Katie from On the Banks of Squaw Creek nominated me for an award. I am sooo flattered! I googled the Sunshine Award(because that's how I am ;)) and it's an award to bloggers whose positivity and creativity inspire others in the blogging world. Awww, sweet! 

I really enjoy Katie's blog.  She lives in an old, old farmhouse, like me.  Her family raises livestock, like us.  And, she's way cool...you guessed it...like me :)!  Her wooden puzzle storage idea is BRILLIANT!  And I will be copying it soon, thankyouverymuch!  They raise turkeys and I find the process very interesting.  She has lots of great content and a lot of fun decorating and renovation posts.  And, she does Turkey Tuesday posts with recipes and mouthwatering pics.  Check her out! 

The rules that accompany the Sunshine Award are:

1. Put the logo on your blog within your post.
2. Pass the award onto 12 bloggers.
3. Link the nominees within your post.
4. Let them know they have received the award by commenting on their blog.
5. Share the love and the link to the person from whom you have received this award.

And, my nominees.  Drumroll, please......

C Mom Cook
Mama Smiles
The Crafty Cupboard
A Few of My Favorite Things
Random Thoughts of a Supermom
My Backyard Eden
Home Sweet Home
The Girl Creative
Sugar Bee - Craft Edition
{jessica leigh}
craft eNVy
Reinvented
 
I would like to go through each blog and tell you what I love about them, but I'm running out of time today and really want to get this posted.  Check them out and I bet you'll love them as much as I do, they are some very talented and amazing women.