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Trying to catch back up with blogs after such a lo...

2009-09-25T14:26:56.855-05:00

Trying to catch back up with blogs after such a long break. But I did not feel like I was missing too much having you on FB! ha

Hope you daughter gets well real soon!!

The layout of your blog is awesome!

2009-09-21T22:15:16.246-05:00

The layout of your blog is awesome!

LOVE the bonnet, and I'm totally trying this w...

2009-09-21T14:24:06.518-05:00

LOVE the bonnet, and I'm totally trying this when my detergent runs out. Mark me down as a new "make-your-own-detergent junkie!"

I'm glad it worked so well. I've been want...

2009-09-21T14:03:18.215-05:00

I'm glad it worked so well. I've been wanting to try this recipe but have yet to find any Fels Naptha soap. I'm getting really annoyed.

But I am going to try the dishwasher detergent so thanks for that!

Haha there are so many great things about this pos...

2009-09-19T11:14:21.093-05:00

Haha there are so many great things about this post! Little House on the Prairie, saving money... imagination!!

I love it. It sounds like the same things I did growing up (and still encourage my young cousins to do)

Whether or not I'll get cable in my home or not when I have a family of my own is already a question of debate in my mind haha.

Imagination is key.

:) Happy Saturday

You ROCK!!!! I am gonna make these recipes and us...

2009-09-18T11:39:42.943-05:00

You ROCK!!!! I am gonna make these recipes and use them , so thank you !!!! But how much of the dishwasher recipe do you use for each load???

Love, Kristy

Ummm...that comment from "Chuck" up ther...

2009-09-17T21:51:12.681-05:00

Ummm...that comment from "Chuck" up there, that was actually me, logged in on his account. He doesn't care about laundry soap. BAHAHAHAHAHA

Denise..I am intrigued by this detergent...now whe...

2009-09-17T07:17:41.417-05:00

Denise..I am intrigued by this detergent...now whether to try it...my girls would like to help me make it...I sure go through a TON of detergent...hmmmmm.

The thing I noticed though is HOW CUTE your blouse/shirt is...and that is definitely NOT Little House on the Prairie-ish!!!

You are so cute!

Okay, another question for you - what does it smel...

2009-09-17T01:53:42.129-05:00

Okay, another question for you - what does it smell like? I'm sensitive to smells so I always buy unscented EVERYTHING. Is it the Fels Naptha that makes it scented and if I found that in the store and sniffed it I'd get the idea? Thanks!

That is my ? as well. We just got a front loading ...

2009-09-17T01:30:10.055-05:00

That is my ? as well. We just got a front loading HE washer..can you use this in those machines?

Here's a question for ya: we have one of those...

2009-09-16T20:41:46.151-05:00

Here's a question for ya: we have one of those HE washers that they make such a fuss about using the HE detergent. Can you use this in those machines?

You go, girl! Love the books, love the idea, not y...

2009-09-16T19:30:18.735-05:00

You go, girl! Love the books, love the idea, not yet sure I can handle the aggravation of making it all. But I'll think about it!

You're awesome! I totally want to try this bu...

2009-09-16T17:48:43.488-05:00

You're awesome! I totally want to try this but the only ingredient I know is Baking Soda. I live in New Zealand so I was hoping you might be able to explain the other ingredients so I could find them here or replace them with something similar.

I'm feeling inspired...I think. That grating o...

2009-09-16T17:42:39.532-05:00

I'm feeling inspired...I think. That grating of the soap is making me nervous. I hate grating of any kind. LOL But, it would be cool to make my own detergent!

Scott, reason #64 why I need to purchase a food pr...

2009-09-16T15:00:55.107-05:00

Scott, reason #64 why I need to purchase a food processor!

Oops!! Forgot something -- yes, you can use the gr...

2009-09-16T14:51:35.309-05:00

Oops!! Forgot something -- yes, you can use the grater attachment on anything you would normally grate cheese on!! It would be much faster! :-)

And Denise -- LOVE your photos!!
You are so hilarious!!!
Cynthia
Again!!!!!

This is Cynthia, and I am serious -- we have a fro...

2009-09-16T14:49:45.187-05:00

This is Cynthia, and I am serious -- we have a front-loading machine and we have been using this very recipe for months with no problems at all. There is no sign of the powder after each load. And don't worry if you don't see a lot of suds, because the Fels-naptha is a low-sudsing soap anyway, which makes it great for front-loaders.

And -- in your calculations (or at least in MINE! ha ha...) I don't have to buy dryer sheets or Downy anymore, either! I love my soap.
Cynthia
www.underthemistymountain.com

Did you have to shred by hand? Couldn't you u...

2009-09-16T14:49:42.221-05:00

Did you have to shred by hand? Couldn't you use a food processor?

We used to play "Land of the Lost" outsi...

2009-09-16T14:08:46.961-05:00

We used to play "Land of the Lost" outside. Gah I loved that show!

I still have several bottles of free detergent but I might consider this when it's gone. Of course talking Stevie into it might be an issue...

Okay, you actually made that look like fun.....I j...

2009-09-16T13:37:58.698-05:00

Okay, you actually made that look like fun.....I just might have to change my mind and try it. Your pictures were cracking me up....you looked adorable in your bonnet. Ha!

I adore Little House. The books. The TV show. B...

2009-09-16T13:14:32.892-05:00

I adore Little House. The books. The TV show. But my girls refuse to have anything to do with either. I don't know what is wrong with them!

I am still contemplating that soap. Oh...the borax is a good thing. We used to have outside cats and fleas were an issue. Sprinkle it on your carpet. Let it sit for 12-24 hours, and then vacuum. No fleas.

In my neighborhood we pretended we were girlfriend...

2009-09-16T12:24:16.648-05:00

In my neighborhood we pretended we were girlfriends to the band members in The Monkees...I always picked Davy Jones but sometimes had to settle for Peter Tork. Does this give my age away? ;-)

I loved LHOTHP - especially when Laura found the love of her life... Manny. :-)

Do you think you could use the cheese shredder att...

2009-09-16T12:15:43.140-05:00

Do you think you could use the cheese shredder attachment on the food processor?
I use Fels Naptha directly on clay softball stains........tell me again what fool at the HS insists on a white uniform?
I am honestly curious, a bargain is a bargain,so keep us updated. I have a front load washer too, so that powder question still hangs in the air.
I admit, I've never read a LH book............and surely never dressed up, but you do it so well!

I absolutely LOVED the LH books as a kid. My mom f...

2009-09-16T12:12:07.090-05:00

I absolutely LOVED the LH books as a kid. My mom finally kicked my antique (circa 1977) boxed set out of her closet this summer, so I've re-read them all fairly recently. I'd totally forgotten about the pig's bladder. I guess they had to keep the kids occupied during hog butchering somehow! :)

The clothes DO smell great. After I was told that...

2009-09-16T12:11:27.971-05:00

The clothes DO smell great. After I was told that homemade laundry soap stunk I was completely relieved. I am all about sniffing warm, clean laundry.

Thank you Cynthia and Denise!

Also thanks for the math cause I pretty much stink in that area so to see it laid out like that makes it even more worth it!