Homemade Laundry Detergent

BEFORE...

I've been wanting to try and make my own laundry detergent.

I have a "recipe" that is supposed to work better than store bought detergent and for a fraction of the cost.

THE TOOL

and

THE INGREDIENTS

THE PROCEDURE/"RECIPE"

1 Bar Ivory Soap

1 Bar Fels-Naptha Soap

Borax

Washing Soda

Baking Soda (if you have hard water)

1. Grate 1 bar of each soap

2. Add 1/2 cup borax (can add 1 cup due to hard water)

3. Add 1/2 cup washing soda--also add 1 cup baking soda if you have hard water

4. Mix thoroughly in a blender

5. Pour into container with lid

6. Use 1 Tablespoon per load

I made 5 batches and it took no time at all.

AFTER...

This ends up costing just a few cents a load.
I'll let you know how it works!

Like most of you, my week is full of Thanksgiving preparations.
D says The traditions which accompany Thanksgiving are the most typical of our nation. An old-fashioned turkey dinner complete with everything including the pumpkin pie, and all the family present, from Grandmother to the tiniest newcomer, should be an annual event in every one's life.

I have a confession to make.
I am 38 years and 11 months old and I have never, not ever, cooked a whole turkey.
So this week, I'm going to buck up and cook a turkey--so tune in Wednesday for that long over-due project.