Downsizing while nesting

We are moving... again.

I'm hoping the next post like this wont be for another 2-3 years.

We have been very spoiled/blessed with an open concept basement 

although its had its own challenges (like you can see ALL Thayne's toys)

we have been able to fit everything comfortably and have lots of storage space.

Something we wont have when we move. 

We are facing a few choices as we look for housing.

Obvious choice close to campus! That one was easy.

Not so easy choice 2 or 3 bedroom?

townhouse or flat? 

Newer (meaning more expensive) or older (cheaper but NO storage room)?

Don't worry we have a month and half to figure it out. 

 Ok so thats not much time. I believe we take up about 1,000 square feet at the moment

BUT I really feel like we don't need to (remember we have a pool table taking up space as well that

isn't ours)

I really feel like we could fit into a 2 bedroom that had excellent closet space (we have done it before)

but the city we are moving to is an older city and most apartments were built in the 60s. 

Mum has offered to let us leave things that we don't need to take with us in the basement.

I am so grateful for this because otherwise I'm afraid we would have to get rid of a lot.

We had to downsize after moving from a 3 bedroom house to a basement and now possibly a 2 bedroom apartment. 

Lots of decisions in the next month. Our hopeful move date is around December 15th then we can enjoy Christmas and have our own place to retire to when all the holidays are over. 

Its so hard to decide what baby things to save and which ones to let go of (seeing as little one #2 is making their debut in April) I guess I could leave the baby stuff with Mum then I can share with siblings someday and use what I need at the time. 

UGH! So many decisions so little time. 

Anyone else ever moved in the winter?

This is a BIG deal!

Well you already know we are crazy.
And broke.
And very crazy but people are starting to realize just how crazy we are.
If you can't tell from the picture I've gained a bit if weight... And it's showing.



We are PREGNANT! I am 4 months along!

Questions you might have

Have you gone to the doctor?
I haven't been to the doctor yet... I'm thinking I'll just wait till the appointment when we find out what we are having.

How many weeks exactly? 17 as of yesterday

Cravings?
My usually Mac and cheese
And lots if soups I can't get enough
Anything processed. (Yuck)

How long have you known?
Since I was three weeks along. I was feeling sick and wondering what was up. I hadn't even realized I missed my period.

Due date?
According to a doctors preg calendar April 8th 2013 (close to my moms due date when she was pregnant with me)

Have you felt the baby?
I have for sure. Just teeny tiny movements. Adam even claims he felt it once!

Now you know why I haven't been a very good blogger/ morning person/ not fitting in my clothes.

Homemade Cleaners I Love

Homemade Cleaners I Love

You've seen them on pinterest...

you pin them...

you NEVER try them...

WHAT IS YOUR DEAL?!?!!

Apparently you aren't in a penny pinch like me or you are too scared.

I know its Halloween month but don't fear some of them are super good.

I'll let you know which ones I love 

and which ones didn't turn out so hot.

Dishwasher soap

Amazing! I use a splash of vinegar every time.

I even put some super dirty dishes in and they came clean highly recommend. Easy to make, easy to use. 

Recipe here

"Febreeze"

Smells so good! I diluted it a bit more than she said the only bummer part is 

I have to shake it up every time other than that totally worth it.

Recipe here

 Liquid laundry soap

I finally found a recipe that I love for laundry.

The first recipe I tried was WAY too thick. This one is just right. 

Recipe found here

Makes 4 gallons of laundry soap and the cost is a penny a load. How about them apples?

Cloth baby wipes work great! I only use them for pee-pee diapers for obvious reasons but it says a lot of wipes.

Recipe/ how to make them here

For the deep cleaning right before moving out of an apartment I used this recipe here

It cleaned the stove burners amazingly! Squeaky clean just remember you have to let them sit for at least 12 hours. So don't wait for it to be the last thing to do if you are about to move...

yes that is experience speaking. 

Homemade things that didn't turn out so hot

homemade "shout" 

it didn't even compare to the real thing.

Thats all I gotta say

Sink declogger

I had Draino before and ran out so I tried a homemade remedy that was baking soda and vinegar

it worked a bit but not anything like the real stuff. 

If you've got a big problem buy the big stuff.

So far I have had much better luck with things turning out than not. Have you tried any homemade cleaners?