A few years ago I quit buying dryer sheets. Why, you may ask? Because they simply aren’t necessary and they definitely aren’t healthy! In 2000, Anderson Laboratories conducted a study to determine if the chemicals used to make dryer sheets can cause health problems for some people. Researchers exposed mice to five commercial fabric softener […]

Back in May when I posted my recipe for homemade laundry detergent I never could have anticipated the excitement it would generate among my readers and their friends. I have gotten so much positive feedback about it – thank you! One of the best parts of homemade mothering is the ability to try new things […]

I have received a blog award! Jennifer Desrochers over at http://mommadanddaboyz.blogspot.com honored me as one of her “favorite new blogs.” Coming from a woman as accomplished and inspiring as Jennifer, this is quite an honor. Thank you, Jennifer!! Jennifer tried out my homemade laundry detergent and she blogged about it: http://mommadanddaboyz.blogspot.com/2009/06/adventures-in-homemade-laundry.html She’s got a great […]

About six months ago I became tired of buying expensive laundry detergent in obnoxious plastic packaging. So, I decided to start making my own. If you think this is the craziest homemade mothering idea yet, read these reasons and then give it a shot: 1. Save Money: The cost of making the below recipe is […]