On Gettin' Clean

Yesterday I tried a new recipe for laundry detergent.

I usually make a liquid detergent because I just think it dissolves better

when it's colder weather (especially if you use mainly cold water to wash.)

I love my recipe and it's so inexpensive to make.   The liquid recipe makes equivalent to about 9 bottles of the HE detergent (medium bottles) or probably one of the giant ones from Sam's Club. 

Since it's getting warmer I wanted to try a powdered detergent recipe and 

see how it compares. 

Powdered Laundry Detergent

1 bar of soap (I use Dr. Bronner's Citrus) 

1 cup of Borax

1 cup of Washing Soda

*if desired a few drops of essential oils- I use tea tree oil for antibacterial properties and a drop of bergamot because it smells nice 

What you need

Put borax, washing soda, and essential oils (if using) in bowl and stir. 

Grate bar of soap into bowl.

I used my blender to mix it all into a fine powder

Finished Product

So far it's working great.  

I like that it takes up less space in my cabinet.

I'll let you know if it lasts as long as the other recipe. 

(Especially since it costs a little more to make.)

Laundry, 

the never-ending battle.

Spring?  

Are you here? 

Guess I have to get cleaning then...

Almost Wordless Wednesday

5th grade field trips-

Our Beautiful State Capitol

Cute Old Gas Station Next to Central High School

Kids Listening @ Central High Museum

 Ballet Fundraiser and Recitals

Flower Arrangements @ Ballet AR's "Turning Pointe" fundraiser

Dove Family Saying "Thank You"

*The baby dove that the boys rescued was fed by his parents under our watchful eyes. 
The other day my husband called me out to show me the whole dove family sitting on the wire.
I just know that they were thanking us! 

On Bake Sale Fun

The Arkansas Food Blogger Bake Sale for No Kid Hungry was a wonderful success! 

(with a side of fun and a sugar rush!)

The grand total of $2000 was achieved (DOUBLE last year's total!) 

and you can still contribute here!
Did you know that Arkansas is #1 for Childhood Hunger?  

My Momma's Brownies on Display!

Momma's Brownies Up-Close and Personal

Just a few of the Lovely Bloggers Who Participated! 

 

And here are just a few recipes from the sale:

My Mom's Brownies

Fancy Pants Foodie- Daybreak Chocolate Cake (vegan)

Gina's Lil Monster's 

Amanda's "Better than Oreos" 

It was so great to meet up with some of my bloggy friends I'd met at AWBU last year and some I've never met but have wanted to! What a great group of people who love food! 
A big "Thank You" to Christie (AKA Fancy Pants Foodie) for organizing everything.  You rock!