Household Recipes (per request)

I have been requested by some people to post the recipes I use for my household products. So - Here is what I am currently using.

First off is my laundry detergent. This is the 3rd different kind I've made and it's by far my favorite. It makes a TON of soap. I have shared with friends and relatives and used 2 containers full and still haven't put a dent in the recipe I made almost 4 months ago. It cost about $20 but I'm thinking it will last at least a year (and we do at least 1 load a day!)
http://www.howdoesshe.com/cheaper-and-better-diy-laundry-detergent

For cleaning, especially my stove and counters, I use a mix of 1/2 white vinegar 1/2 water in a spray bottle I got at the dollar store. I just spray, wait a couple minutes and wipe. It works better than the spray from under my sink, a heck of a lot cheaper, and it's safe for the kid and the dogs.

For the Dishwasher, I use the recipe from the link. however, I didn't use the drink mix, just lemishine powder. It can get clumpy but it works great. Use either the lemishine rinse aid as well or white vinegar. At first I didn't use the epsom salt but trust me, you need it. It makes a HUGE difference.   http://beingcreativetokeepmysanity.blogspot.com/2011/01/dishwasher-detergent.html

I used to make my own baby wipes. I loved them more than the bought ones, however, getting the container opened one handed was a challenge so we are buying them again. If you have a little one that isn't so squirmy yet or are more nimble than me, go for it. MUCH cheaper, MUCH better for the environment and they smell so amazing!


Some of the best weed killer I've ever used is...wait for it..... Vinegar! (There's not alot that stuff won't do! I buy it by the gallon!) Just spray - or in my case, pour - on the weeds in the morning of a hot day with no rain (just the weeds though!) and let mother nature do the rest. It might take a day or two to do it, but they will be GONE! We have a problem with these prickly weed things in the grass and now it's all fixed! Give it a try!

If you do give any of these a try, leave a comment and let me know how it worked for you.

Have a good weekend everyone!

Lisa xo