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AmyLeigh 11:36 AM 06-27-2012
Yay! I feel better than I have in over a week, NO daycare kids today and it's dh's day off. Dh took ds out for some guy time. I have already done my shopping, cleaned the house, made laundry detergent, did some art with my girls. AND it's only lunch time!!! I had to share with people who would understand.
Now that my work is done, I just may sit down and watch a movie this afternoon.....
Now that my work is done, I just may sit down and watch a movie this afternoon.....
EntropyControlSpecialist 11:39 AM 06-27-2012
You go girl! Now, GO and RELAX! 
Kiki 11:40 AM 06-27-2012
Originally Posted by AmyLeigh:
Yay! I feel better than I have in over a week, NO daycare kids today and it's dh's day off. Dh took ds out for some guy time. I have already done my shopping, cleaned the house, made laundry detergent, did some art with my girls. AND it's only lunch time!!! I had to share with people who would understand.
Now that my work is done, I just may sit down and watch a movie this afternoon.....
Yay! I feel better than I have in over a week, NO daycare kids today and it's dh's day off. Dh took ds out for some guy time. I have already done my shopping, cleaned the house, made laundry detergent, did some art with my girls. AND it's only lunch time!!! I had to share with people who would understand.
Now that my work is done, I just may sit down and watch a movie this afternoon.....
those days, enjoy it!! 
Also, how do you make your own detergent? I've been searching for a good recipe for awhile!
MyAngels 11:40 AM 06-27-2012
Sweet! You are a better woman than I am. Whenever I find myself with unexpected time off I find myself doing nothing but puttering around the house (and loving it) .
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Blackcat31 11:44 AM 06-27-2012
Good for you!!! Relax and have a blissfully happy day!!!!
EntropyControlSpecialist 11:54 AM 06-27-2012
Homemade Laundry Soap
1/3 bar Fels Naptha or Ivory Soap
½ cup washing soda
½ cup borax powder
~You will also need a small bucket, about 2 gallon size~
Grate the soap and put it in a sauce pan. Add 6 cups water and heat it until the soap melts. Add the washing soda and the borax and stir until it is dissolved. Remove from heat. Pour 4 cups hot water into the bucket. Now add your soap mixture and stir. Now add 1 gallon plus 6 cups of water and stir. Let the soap sit for about 24 hours and it will gel. You use ½ cup per load.
1/3 bar Fels Naptha or Ivory Soap
½ cup washing soda
½ cup borax powder
~You will also need a small bucket, about 2 gallon size~
Grate the soap and put it in a sauce pan. Add 6 cups water and heat it until the soap melts. Add the washing soda and the borax and stir until it is dissolved. Remove from heat. Pour 4 cups hot water into the bucket. Now add your soap mixture and stir. Now add 1 gallon plus 6 cups of water and stir. Let the soap sit for about 24 hours and it will gel. You use ½ cup per load.
SilverSabre25 11:55 AM 06-27-2012
Hallelujah I love days like that! Enjoy and congrats!
SilverSabre25 11:58 AM 06-27-2012
Another homemade laundry soap recipe, if you prefer a powder:
1 bar soap (I prefer Ivory; Fels Naptha has some nasty things in it)
1 cup borax
1 cup washing soda
Grate the soap--use the fine side of your cheese grater. Stir all three ingredients together for about 5 minutes. Store in a container. Use 1-2 TB/load. Voila! It works great You can scent it using a few drops of essential oil, too.
1 bar soap (I prefer Ivory; Fels Naptha has some nasty things in it)
1 cup borax
1 cup washing soda
Grate the soap--use the fine side of your cheese grater. Stir all three ingredients together for about 5 minutes. Store in a container. Use 1-2 TB/load. Voila! It works great You can scent it using a few drops of essential oil, too.
AmyLeigh 12:06 PM 06-27-2012
Originally Posted by EntropyControlSpe******t:
Homemade Laundry Soap
1/3 bar Fels Naptha or Ivory Soap
½ cup washing soda
½ cup borax powder
~You will also need a small bucket, about 2 gallon size~
Grate the soap and put it in a sauce pan. Add 6 cups water and heat it until the soap melts. Add the washing soda and the borax and stir until it is dissolved. Remove from heat. Pour 4 cups hot water into the bucket. Now add your soap mixture and stir. Now add 1 gallon plus 6 cups of water and stir. Let the soap sit for about 24 hours and it will gel. You use ½ cup per load.
That's exactly what I useHomemade Laundry Soap
1/3 bar Fels Naptha or Ivory Soap
½ cup washing soda
½ cup borax powder
~You will also need a small bucket, about 2 gallon size~
Grate the soap and put it in a sauce pan. Add 6 cups water and heat it until the soap melts. Add the washing soda and the borax and stir until it is dissolved. Remove from heat. Pour 4 cups hot water into the bucket. Now add your soap mixture and stir. Now add 1 gallon plus 6 cups of water and stir. Let the soap sit for about 24 hours and it will gel. You use ½ cup per load.
safechner 12:09 PM 06-27-2012
Originally Posted by EntropyControlSpe******t:
Homemade Laundry Soap
1/3 bar Fels Naptha or Ivory Soap
½ cup washing soda
½ cup borax powder
~You will also need a small bucket, about 2 gallon size~
Grate the soap and put it in a sauce pan. Add 6 cups water and heat it until the soap melts. Add the washing soda and the borax and stir until it is dissolved. Remove from heat. Pour 4 cups hot water into the bucket. Now add your soap mixture and stir. Now add 1 gallon plus 6 cups of water and stir. Let the soap sit for about 24 hours and it will gel. You use ½ cup per load.
Homemade Laundry Soap
1/3 bar Fels Naptha or Ivory Soap
½ cup washing soda
½ cup borax powder
~You will also need a small bucket, about 2 gallon size~
Grate the soap and put it in a sauce pan. Add 6 cups water and heat it until the soap melts. Add the washing soda and the borax and stir until it is dissolved. Remove from heat. Pour 4 cups hot water into the bucket. Now add your soap mixture and stir. Now add 1 gallon plus 6 cups of water and stir. Let the soap sit for about 24 hours and it will gel. You use ½ cup per load.
Will it work for HE??
AmyLeigh 12:11 PM 06-27-2012
Originally Posted by safechner:
Will it work for HE??
Been using it with my HE machine for about a year now. Works great. It's a low sudsing formula, which is all that the HE detergents at the store are anyway.Will it work for HE??
Kiki 12:16 PM 06-27-2012
How many loads about would you say those recipes do? I wash at least 2 loads per day at my house. 
AmyLeigh 12:17 PM 06-27-2012
Originally Posted by Kiki:
How many loads about would you say those recipes do? I wash at least 2 loads per day at my house.
I make up a batch (5 gallon bucket full) about every 2 months or so, and I do at least 2 loads a day, too.How many loads about would you say those recipes do? I wash at least 2 loads per day at my house.
Kiki 12:23 PM 06-27-2012
Originally Posted by AmyLeigh:
I make up a batch (5 gallon bucket full) about every 2 months or so, and I do at least 2 loads a day, too.
Fantastic, thanks ladies!I make up a batch (5 gallon bucket full) about every 2 months or so, and I do at least 2 loads a day, too.