Decided to start a weekly (hopefully) post designed to talk about what kinds of things you do to live frugally. Now, I will be the first to admit that I don't always buy my kids' clothes second-hand. I don't recycle hardly ever (may be due in part to the fact that my city doesn't make it easy, I am a slacker, sue me). I also like good food. I will tell you one way I have saved a boat load of money: making my own laundry soap! Yes! And it's so easy, too! I've attached the recipe below, and if you're worried about how it will work in your High Efficiency washer - don't be - it works BETTER! That's right. Without all the chemicals and icky stuff you find in store bought laundry soaps. Thanks to a wonderful friend who turned me on to the idea of making my own laundry soap, I started making my own a couple of months ago and I will never go back!
This is all you need to make it:
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| You'll need: One cup of Borax, One cup of Super Washing Soda, a bar of Fels Naptha, a grater, a bowl and a jar to store it in. Depending on how much you wash one batch should last for two months! Costs pennies on the dollar, too! |
Now, all of that said, that doesn't mean I don't look for deal when I can get them. So, let's hear it. How do you find ways to save money?
Love this stuff! I gotta add that I found another recipe that was just the same but added 1 box of baking soda. It's fabulous! Might be a good option for those with mud loving kids. ;)
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