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For anyone else waiting for something, just know that when you trust God’s timing for your life, you will find out that you’re not late or behind, but you are exactly who and where you’re supposed to be. Here’s to many more milestones ahead yall!🥂🫶🏽

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I always imagined that moment would feel like fireworks…But instead, I was crying in the hospital parking lot. It was literally the happiest and hardest week of my life!!

I didn’t have the energy to cook or clean. I barely got out of my bed. I had found myself in a funk that I tried really hard to escape by baking, shopping, cleaning, even playing in my daughter’s hair. But most days, the only reason I left the house was because the boys had football practice.

I’m not sharing this for sympathy — I’m sharing it because it’s real. It’s so easy to assume someone has it all together. But the truth is: I crave community just like you do.

I love showing up and sharing my world here, but it means more than you know when I feel seen, too.

And while I’m still not fully out of it, I’m grateful. Grateful that the days don’t feel as dark. That God is a healer and a promise-keeper. And that even when I’m falling apart, something beautiful can bloom. 

#momlife #familylife #motherhood #momsofig
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After three long days in the hospital, he’s finally home, resting and recovering.

Thank you all so much for your prayers, messages, phone calls, and well wishes. We felt every bit of it, and we needed it more than you’ll ever know. 🫶🏽

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How to Make Your Own Dawn Powerwash Refill (and SAVE Money!)

If you’ve ever wondered if you could refill the Dawn Powerwash yourself, YOU CAN!

Today, I’m sharing a super easy recipe that works. You’ll need three ingredients, but the main ingredient that makes this DIY work so well is the rubbing alcohol.

So here’s everything you’ll need.

INGREDIENTS:

  • 13 oz distilled water
  • 4 tbsp Dawn Original Dish Soap
  • 2 tbsp rubbing alcohol

TOOLS:

  • Measuring cup / mason jar
  • Funnel

STEPS:

  1. Fill your measuring cup or mason jar with 13 0z of distilled water
  2. Add your Dawn dish soap and alcohol
  3. Stir ingredients together and let it sit for a while. About 3-4 hours to give the alcohol and water enough time to blend well.
  4. Pour your mixture into your empty Powerwash Refill bottle.

It WORKS! This recipe makes refills a 16oz bottle, but if you want to make more, you can just double the ingredients.

I hope you enjoy this hack as much as I do! Especially since a bottle of Dawn Powerwash Refill is almost $5 every time, you’ll be making your own for MUCH less than that!

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DIY Dawn Powerwash Refill

Refill your Dawn Powerwash yourself and save money with this easy recipe!
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Resting Time4 hours hrs
Total Time4 hours hrs 5 minutes mins
Yield: 16 oz

Equipment

  • 1 Empty refill bottle
  • 1 Funnel
  • Measuring cup or spoons
  • 1 Mason jar optional

Materials

  • 13 ounces distilled water
  • 4 tbsp Dawn Original dish soap
  • 2 tbsp rubbing alcohol
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Instructions

  • Fill a measuring cup or mason jar with distilled water.
  • Pour Dawn Original dish soap and alcohol into the water.
  • Stir ingredients and let it sit for several hours to allow the alcohol and water enough time to blend.
  • After approximately 3-4 hours, pour the mixture into the empty refill bottle. Attach spray nozzle. Shake well before each use.

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Comments

  1. Sally says

    April 29, 2022 at

    Does it have to be dawn Original?

    Reply
    • Danielle Skeaton says

      April 29, 2022 at

      I’m sure you could try using a different brand. I just only buy Dawn original because it’s all I ever use.

      Reply
  2. Stephanie says

    May 30, 2022 at

    We use this for camping. Saving this recipe for refilling.

    Reply
    • Danielle Skeaton says

      May 30, 2022 at

      Awesome!!!

      Reply
  3. Ashley says

    June 18, 2022 at

    I use scented Dawn and it works great

    Reply
    • Danielle Skeaton says

      June 20, 2022 at

      That’s good to know! I’ll have to give it a try myself!

      Reply
  4. Carol says

    January 17, 2023 at

    Best stain remover I’ve ever had.

    Reply
  5. Brenda says

    July 31, 2023 at

    Could you use 99% alcohol? I’m not sure what the difference is.

    Reply
    • Danielle Skeaton says

      August 5, 2023 at

      Yes! That’s perfectly fine.

      Reply
    • Veronica says

      March 28, 2025 at

      The 99% is more concentrated than 70%, which contains more water to make it more dilute. Same ingredients, just different ratios of water to alcohol. If you’re using isopropyl alcohol that you need to dry faster, as in painting with alcohol inks, you should use 99% with less dilution of water. For most household use, 70% is the most common.

      Reply
  6. Shannon Katterhagen says

    August 19, 2023 at

    Does it have to be distilled water?

    Reply
    • Danielle Skeaton says

      September 30, 2023 at

      Distilled water is best because it is more pure which makes it great for DIY natural cleaning solutions.

      Reply
  7. Ann says

    August 22, 2023 at

    I was wondering if I can clean carpet with but this

    Reply
    • Danielle Skeaton says

      September 30, 2023 at

      Hi Ann! I’m sure you can use it to spot clean recent spills or stains, but I’ve never it for that.

      Reply
    • Denise says

      March 31, 2024 at

      Yes. I’ve used it in carpet spots. Works great. After I clean the spot up I also sprinkle baking soda on it and let it dry. Then I vacilumn it.

      Reply
  8. Dwaine Rupert says

    August 29, 2024 at

    I read somewhere thar I can use vinegar instead of alcohol. Is this true?

    Reply
    • Danielle Skeaton says

      October 18, 2024 at

      I’m not sure, I haven’t tried that.

      Reply

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Squeezing in some summer fun at @hhfamilyfuncenter Squeezing in some summer fun at @hhfamilyfuncenter before school starts. I cannot believe we didn’t know about this place sooner! You can bring your own food and drinks for snack breaks. We also grabbed some Wendy’s nearby for lunch, but overall, it was a beautiful day well spent ☺️⛳️ #momlife #familylife #familyfun #hockinghills #cbus
7-Minute Dinner = Mom Win! 🙌🏽🏆 It’s saf 7-Minute Dinner = Mom Win! 🙌🏽🏆 It’s safe to say I’m officially obsessed with @easystreetmeals. Pre-diced. No stress. Just flavor 🔥 Available now at @gianteagle. RUN, don’t walk ❤️ #GiantEaglePartner #momlife #family #dinner #dinnerideas #tacos
Daddy’s Girl loading 🥹💕… #girlmom #dad Daddy’s Girl loading 🥹💕… 

#girlmom #daddysgirl #girldad #toddler #momlife
❤️ #datenight #momanddad #wifelife ❤️

#datenight #momanddad #wifelife
Cheers to 10k followers! 🥹 I still can’t beli Cheers to 10k followers! 🥹 I still can’t believe it. This little community we’ve built means so much to me, but I couldn’t have done it without my amazing and supportive husband by my side every step of the way. 

For anyone else waiting for something, just know that when you trust God’s timing for your life, you will find out that you’re not late or behind, but you are exactly who and where you’re supposed to be. Here’s to many more milestones ahead yall!🥂🫶🏽

#10kfollowers #couplesgoals #husbandandwife #marriedlife #momsofig
Finally 🫶🏽🎉 Finally 🫶🏽🎉
Snaps from the chaos of last week 📸😮‍💨 Snaps from the chaos of last week 📸😮‍💨

Last week completely drained me. First, Ryheem was in the hospital. Then I got sick. And the wildest part? I also hit 10K followers.

I always imagined that moment would feel like fireworks…But instead, I was crying in the hospital parking lot. It was literally the happiest and hardest week of my life!!

I didn’t have the energy to cook or clean. I barely got out of my bed. I had found myself in a funk that I tried really hard to escape by baking, shopping, cleaning, even playing in my daughter’s hair. But most days, the only reason I left the house was because the boys had football practice.

I’m not sharing this for sympathy — I’m sharing it because it’s real. It’s so easy to assume someone has it all together. But the truth is: I crave community just like you do.

I love showing up and sharing my world here, but it means more than you know when I feel seen, too.

And while I’m still not fully out of it, I’m grateful. Grateful that the days don’t feel as dark. That God is a healer and a promise-keeper. And that even when I’m falling apart, something beautiful can bloom. 

#momlife #familylife #motherhood #momsofig
My husband is my rock. My best friend. Seeing his My husband is my rock. My best friend. Seeing his strength leave him was one of the hardest things I’ve ever faced. But prayer WORKS 🙏🏾

After three long days in the hospital, he’s finally home, resting and recovering.

Thank you all so much for your prayers, messages, phone calls, and well wishes. We felt every bit of it, and we needed it more than you’ll ever know. 🫶🏽

For better or for worse. In sickness and in health. We’re in this forever baby. I got you and I love you ❤️ Thank you Jesus 🙌🏽 #marriedlife #marriage #husbandandwife #grateful #godisgood
What can I say, I’m just a 90s baby. Born and ra What can I say, I’m just a 90s baby. Born and raised 😂🎶🫶🏽 #90sbaby #90smusic #rnb #millennials #momsofig
Even though we started over and have one kid in di Even though we started over and have one kid in diapers, this time around feels lighter 🥹🙌🏽

I don’t know exactly when it happened. When the chaos became bearable. When the joy stopped getting buried under my never ending to-do list. But here we are. Laughing. Letting go. Actually having fun. 

It’s not the easy season. But it’s definitely the good one. The fun one. And I’m learning to enjoy it while I’m in it. 

For every mama in the thick of it, I’m right there with you, but I’m here to tell you, YOU WILL WIN ❤️💦 #momlife #girlmom #boymom #motherhood #momof5 #familylife

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