Thursday, May 5, 2011
Monday, February 7, 2011
Going 'green' on the cheap
So I've had a few people ask how I make my laundry detergent, so I decided to put it out there (on here!)
Things You'll Need:
1 1/2 cups borax
1 1/2 cups 'arm and hammer' super washing soda
1 cup baking soda
1 bar 'fells naptha', colgate, or 'zote' bar soap (in the same aisle as laundry detergent) or 'super green'
5 gallon bucket (as little as 5 dollars at Home Depot) or an empty Sams club size detergent container
1
Shave the 'fells naptha', colgate, or 'zote' soap with a cheese grater. (or simply pour 3 cups 'simple green' concentrate into the water; no need to grate)
2
Using a large pot, put 12 cups water and all of the shaved soap into the pot.
3
Stir on medium heat until the soap is COMPLETELY dissolved.
4
Add the borax, the washing soda, and the baking soda.
5
Stir until these are also COMPLETELY dissolved.
6
Pour 8 cups of HOT water into 5 gallon bucket. (for a more concentrated detergent, using a funnel, pour into an empty 'Sam's club size' degergent container-can only do this if you use the 'super green' option-bar soap tends to get clumpier)
7
Add the soap mixture; which contains all of the now dissolved ingredients.
8
Add 2 gallons and 12 cups of water. (Does not matter if the water is hot)
9
Stir briskly.
10
Cover and let sit for 24 hours.
11
Whisk if desired. Your detergent's consistancy will range from jello-like, to a chunky or syrup-like liquid. It all works the same!
Read more: How to Make your Own 'Green' Laundry Detergent eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/how_5239542_make-own-green-laundry-detergent.html#ixzz1DJSe5ny7
Things You'll Need:
1 1/2 cups borax
1 1/2 cups 'arm and hammer' super washing soda
1 cup baking soda
1 bar 'fells naptha', colgate, or 'zote' bar soap (in the same aisle as laundry detergent) or 'super green'
5 gallon bucket (as little as 5 dollars at Home Depot) or an empty Sams club size detergent container
1
Shave the 'fells naptha', colgate, or 'zote' soap with a cheese grater. (or simply pour 3 cups 'simple green' concentrate into the water; no need to grate)
2
Using a large pot, put 12 cups water and all of the shaved soap into the pot.
3
Stir on medium heat until the soap is COMPLETELY dissolved.
4
Add the borax, the washing soda, and the baking soda.
5
Stir until these are also COMPLETELY dissolved.
6
Pour 8 cups of HOT water into 5 gallon bucket. (for a more concentrated detergent, using a funnel, pour into an empty 'Sam's club size' degergent container-can only do this if you use the 'super green' option-bar soap tends to get clumpier)
7
Add the soap mixture; which contains all of the now dissolved ingredients.
8
Add 2 gallons and 12 cups of water. (Does not matter if the water is hot)
9
Stir briskly.
10
Cover and let sit for 24 hours.
11
Whisk if desired. Your detergent's consistancy will range from jello-like, to a chunky or syrup-like liquid. It all works the same!
Read more: How to Make your Own 'Green' Laundry Detergent eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/how_5239542_make-own-green-laundry-detergent.html#ixzz1DJSe5ny7
Thursday, December 30, 2010
One year ago... and 3 years ago...
Last year we celebrated our 2 year anniversary, and I found out I was pregnant with little Max. I can't believe how much has changed in just a year! It's so amazing to look back and see what the Lord has, and is, doing in our lives. Having a child is such an amazing experience to go through. Max is such a blessing.
So today is also our 3 year anniversary. I absolutely love my husband; he’s my best friend. We've been through our share of tough, stressful moments this past year along with many blessings as well. The Lord continues to be so faithful to us. Can't wait to see what plans the Lord unveils in 2011!
So today is also our 3 year anniversary. I absolutely love my husband; he’s my best friend. We've been through our share of tough, stressful moments this past year along with many blessings as well. The Lord continues to be so faithful to us. Can't wait to see what plans the Lord unveils in 2011!
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