Homemade Laundry Soap..

Good Morning my dear ladies..

Here it is the middle of the week already..

I wish I could say that a lot has been accomplished here on the old homeplace but sadly I cannot say that.
 

Our youngest son is in the process of moving so I have been checking out apartments just to help him.. He works nights and it is hard to look for yourself when you are either sleeping or working.

I guess that is what Moms are for...

To gather the strings together and make a knot...

Besides that though, I have been managing to make a few more things for the shop which will be opening in just a matter of weeks..

I try not to think about it unless I have a paper bag handy...smile..

Just kidding... It will no doubt get ready as usual..

I did up some homemade products ..

Today... I made laundry soap for myself and to sell...

The Keepers of the home made it at Janet's house last Spring and I believe that several use it faithfully..

I have changed that recipe to this one. 

I like it a bit better.. I found we could not get the soap bars that is listed on most recipes on the net.  Then one day I noticed that they now sell Lavender Ivory at the Dollarstore. 

It is nicer than just plain Ivory and I also added some Water Softener to the recipe as it brightens the clothes a little more..

There are recipes everywhere on the web...
 Tipnut, many blogs and even a HUGE family blog has one...

They are basically all the same..

I did this one to suit me... It works and I love a nice smell...

This is for about 50 loads of wash.  You can increase or decrease to suit yourself...

Here is the recipe...

Homemade Laudry Soap

150 grams Ivory Soap or 2 1/4 cups shredded Ivory

* you can use the other soaps used on the web (just google) ..

2 cups Borax

2 Cups Arm and Hammer Soda

1 Cup Water Softener (Calgon)

*Essential Oil of Choice and as much as you like. (opt. )

I just put it in and stir until I like the way it smells..

Some do not bother with the essential oils and some other choices are  sweet orange or vanilla... Whatever turns your crank... 

Stir well with a wood spoon  and keep in a covered container...

I use 1 Tablespoon for ordinary laundry and 2 Tablespoons or a little measure for heavier soiled laundry..

If you have front loading you can add it to hot water and then to your machine... 

This is so much cheaper than buying from the store.  Also, you know what is in it ... That is important to many mamas out there...

I did some up to sell in the shop, too...

Someone camping might need to do a load or two, eh? 

Well, ladies have a wonderful day..

I am looking forward to going to our Ladies Retreat this weekend.

A good time of fellowship and fun but also of being in the presence of the Lord of Lords...

We always come away blessed...

Love to you all.....