Being Green

We, as a family unit, are focused on trying to be GREEN. It's all over, but the truth is that by embracing a greener lifestyle, it helps improve health, spend less money and provide an overall higher quality of life for everyone, including future generations.

So we do what we can, when we can. Somethings are easier than others. In fact, our most recent change as been to make our own laundry detergent. It's so easy and it's so cheap. Ezra really had his doubts that my homemade detergent would stand up to Tide, but after our trial run, he's in! So are the girls, as they can help out since they're not dealing with chemicals.

First, mom grates the soap. She chooses FelsNaptha for it's super-duper stain-fighting power and because it's pure soap, no detergents.

Then it gets added to boiling water to melt it.

Then simply put 3 gallons hot water in a large container and add 1/2 cup borax and 1/2 cup washing soda.

Stir, let sit for 24 hrs and voila...very cheap, but effective, laundry detergent.