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Homemade Laundry Soap Revisited

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As you may have noticed, I’m always looking to save money. Although I want a clean home and clean laundry, I don’t want to have to pay a fortune for the products to get it that way. I’ve tried just about everything, and now I’m trying the rest of the things. Laundry products are a big issue for me. First of all they come in huge plastic jugs. Yes, the plastic is recyclable but it’s even better to not bring it home. Then once you open that huge jug you are basically washing your clothes in a mix of chemicals. … Continue reading →

More Stress-Free Savings

Not for nothing, but I just can’t see making my own laundry detergent for the rest of my life, regardless of how much money it could potentially save me. This is not to say that I look down on those who do. In fact, I admire individuals who possess the wherewithal to combine different ingredients and magically mix-up a concoction that actually gets clothes clean. What’s more, I am not above finding alternative ways to sanitize my home without breaking the bank. For example, rather than use Clorox to disinfect my kitchen sink and counters, I use vinegar, water and … Continue reading →

The Laundry Monster

At my house, laundry is a never ending job. Just as soon as I get the laundry room floor cleared, the piles start again. Sometimes it feels like before I’m even finished folding something it’s back in the hamper. Laundry is not difficult but it is time consuming and really, nothing shortens the cycle of the washer or dryer so you have to find other ways to make the job a little easier. I tried using homemade laundry detergent but just wasn’t happy with the results, I am going to try some other recipes but in the meantime I want … Continue reading →

Laundry Detergent Black Market

I guess it’s time to put a lock on the laundry room! I have been reading all over the news and internet about thieves stealing Tide laundry detergent. I thought when I first read it that there was some ingredient in Tide that allowed people to make drugs, much like the cold medicine that is kept behind counters now, but that wasn’t the case. The price of goods for our homes, things like laundry detergent and shampoo have gone up so much that in this economy, many people struggle to afford them. Perfect opportunity to make a buck. It’s been … Continue reading →

Brand Loyalty

Are you brand loyal or do you buy what’s on sale? For most things I buy what is on sale but one thing I must have is Heinz ketchup, the others are all too sweet. Companies are counting on our loyalty and I know some people who are brand loyal about everything, toilet paper, laundry detergent, even the brand of baggies they buy. Marketing and packaging are big business, all to get you to buy Brand X over Brand Y. And it works, as evidenced by all the people, myself included, who just have to have this item in their … Continue reading →

Self Cleaning Clothes

How would you feel if you never had to do laundry again? That sounds too good to be true, after all disposable clothes would put quite a strain on our landfills and our wallets. Fortunately it’s not disposable clothes. Recently two Chinese scientists developed cotton that washes itself in sunlight. They use a coating made of titanium dioxide, one of the most widely used chemicals in the world, which will also stay intact after washing and drying. This is not the first time self cleaning cotton has been made but in the past it required a lot of ultraviolet light … Continue reading →

Using Homemade Laundry Detergent

So I made laundry soap. I decided to make the powder instead of the liquid. I didn’t put essential oils in it because it smelled good already. Here is the recipe I used: 1 cup washing soda I cup borax I bar Fels Naptha soap grated I used and old coffee canister to store it in. First I grated in the soap, then added the washing soda and borax and stirred until it was all a finely mixed powder. I used about a tablespoon for a full load of laundry. I wasn’t able to hang the clothes outside because the … Continue reading →

Frugal Living Month in Review: June 2008

What a happy month is June, filled with the renewal of spring and the promise of summer. In the last month, we have shared so many ideas for frugal living and saving money. This past month has seen some pretty big increases in food, gas and other items (look for an upcoming post about strawberries increasing more than 100 percent). Now more than ever, it is important to save money where we can. This is why I decided to do a month in review. June 2nd Frugal Living Review: May 26th Through June 1st Garage sale shopping has got to … Continue reading →

Frugal Living Week in Review: March 24th Through March 30th

How have your grocery prices been lately? There is no doubt in my mind that we are in for a tough time with fitting food into a frugal budget. You can find out all about how things stand through some of the articles I posted last week. Also, there are plenty of tips to save you money on food and on all other expenses. Here is the Frugal Living week in review for March 24th through March 30th March 24h After Easter Tips I hope that you and your family had a wonderful Easter. Now that Easter is behind us, … Continue reading →