Homemade Laundry Soap.....

Are you having a great weekend?

I'm catching up on a few little projects and waiting for the refrigerator repair dude. Why do they tell you noon when it's really going to be about six pm? Grrrrrrrrrrrr.

I could have taken some photos today, while the sun is shining...... it's been pretty dark and dreary here.

I've shown pictures before of my little metal cabinet that sits right next to the fridge? Yeah, well.......it's FULL of extra dishes and serving bits. They are all over the table now so that I could empty the darn thing out and move it. Seems when you have a really cute PINK metal cabinet next to the fridge and said fridge leaks it causes a reaction........RUST. Thank goodness for my go to Whink Rust Remover.... That stuff is MAGIC.

Oooops, that was a slight detour... I'm like that. My BESTEST friend and I talked on the phone a little bit ago..... my phone has a timer..... TWO HOURS AND 58 MINUTES. Seriously, who can talk that long? I just listened. Seriously. Ok.........lying.

What I really wanted to share with you is this FAB.U.LOUS recipe for laundry soap.

I don't really know if it saves any money, but it's by FAR the best laundry soap I've EVAH used. The laundry is so soft and fluffy and smells DEEEE.LISH.

I have a front loader and I've used this potion for about a year with no ill effects. It really doesn't suds up....and I really wouldn't care if soap was pouring out the front of the darn washer..............ala I Love Lucy............just to have laundry this great. Just kidding, really.

It's as simple as can be.....

3 bars of Fels Naptha bar Laundry Soap (grated)

1 box (about 4#) of 20 Mule Team Borax

1 box (again, about 4#) of Arm and Hammer Baking Soda

1 box (4#, or so) of Arm and Hammer Washing Soda

and about three-four big scoops of Oxy-Clean

That's it!

Easy Peasy.

Stir it all together and put it into an airtight container.

I use about 1/2 c. per load and I get really clean and bright laundry.

For a top loader you might need more, not too sure about that.

****I only use this potion on white/light laundry.... I switched to liquid detergent a long time ago for dark laundry. ............it always left a whitish residue.... ****

Have a great weekend....

I have all the bits ready for my giveaway!

I'm going to join White Wednesday next week.... (that's a little clue).... so y'all come on back........... hear?

xoxoxo

Spencer

White Wednesday

I'm sure there isn't a blogger who doesn't already know Kathleen at

Faded Charm

but, just in case.... Kathleen does a meme.... White Wednesday every week. It's always sooo yummy, but I can rarely join.



Although I LOVE, love, LOVE the whtie/ivory look it seems that I'm a "colorlove" chickie... :-)




But, today I have an all-time favorite. Beeee.u.ti.ful WHITE lilacs.




They totally remind me of my Mum. Lilacs were her favorite flower and I was always looking for lilac scented items for her. They are just yummy.




I have a Tuesday "date" every week with my little grandson. It's the highlight of my week. I pick him up at school, we go to dinner and do whatever else his little heart desires. We're just finishing up our fifth year of Tuesdays. It's our time together to catch up and just "be".



When I dropped him off at home, my daughter had this lovely bouquet for me.



She is the dearest girl. I love her to bits.



There are loads of lovelies at White Wednesday.



Pop on over!




Huggies and lovies,


Spencer

xoxox

White Wednesday!

Hey Chickies!

I'm joining Kathleen for White Wednesday today. If you've never checked this MEME out before, you're going to want to RUN right over and take a little peek....right here.


Aren't those two of the cutest pitchers EVAH??? I bought them both on our recent trip to Bend, Oregon. The one on the left was from the GOODWILL! I KNOW! Isn't that just toooo wonderful? I am about 99% sure it's vintage. The bottom is as pretty as the rest of this little cutie. It has a wonderful pattern and is soft and worn which leads me to believe it's not a new piece. It has no markings whatsoever....darn it all. I paid less than five dollars for it and I'm CRAZY about it's shape. Cute AND cheap....could it get any BETTA?


The second pitcher came from my little visit at Camas Antique mall. DEEE.LISH.... Isn't she sweet? I LOVE it.

HOLY MOLY! I HAD to have that clock on the left... It's vintage celluloid.... I am nuts about it. We found it at a darling little shop called Pomegranate... I had to think about it for a few days. Now, remember I am one cheap chickie.....I LOVE thrifty finds and free is even better in my book. This was FIFTY dollars. YIKES......that's a VERY rare even for me....We always buy a little something special when we're there though....a little souvenir for our anniversary. I've never seen one before and knew if I went home without it I'd regret it forever. And, it actually works. WooooHoooo! The other little clock is from Camas Antiques too....the little, tiny pitcher on the left is from the Goodwill.... NINETY NINE cents. There's a little basket back there too, but it's hiding. ;-)


I bought a lot more and I'll be posting the pix soooooon.


The Hubbs is healing......getting better every day....but he's as cranky as all get out. I'll be glad when he's back to his old self.


I hope all is well with you sweet and wonderful girlies.

We had some REALLY big winds here in the Northwest last night.... Our power was off for 8 hours..... Brrrrrrrr.............and we had an earthquake this morning.... and yukky weather predicted for the next two days too..... HANG ON if you're in this area! :-)


Our very dear friend, Bobby, is having his heart surgery at 8 in the morning... Please remember him in your prayers.




God bless each of you.


Huggies and Lovies,
Spencer

My First White Wednesday

I'm so excited to finally be able to do a White Wednesday post....


I LOVE the look of different textures and shades of cream and white. However, I just can't seem to live without lots of color and always add some back. Why, I wonder? It's so soft and tranquil, I think... Maybe I'm not? :-)


At any rate, I DO have this shelf that I MADE MYSELF!!!!!!! And, I'm pretty darn proud.


The Darling Hubbs is from Hawaii.... He grew up on the beach, surfing every day and never learned to do any of those handy dandy things. He did hold the boards for me though.....bless his little heart.

I built shelves over my desk in the den too... (Pix coming soon).... As I've said a million times before, I am TIGHTWAD TILLY and usually re-use/re-make what I have. I had a beloved little desk that I wanted to use to put the new TV on which left a big spot over the top that just looked NEKKID....It would have worked better to actually buy some sort of cabinet for the darn TV..... Remember Tightwad Tilly? Ain't happenin'....


Solution... Build a nice little shelf for that spot.........Mmmmmmmmmm.......AND can add lots of STUFF to that, right? Spencer LOVES stuff. :-)

I still need to give the underside another coat of paint, then it's ready to hang.


I'll post pix then.



I'm linking to that FABULOUS party over at:

www.fadedcharm.blogspot.com


Get yourself a nice cup of tea and go enjoy the lovely posts... They really are delish.



Huggies to all!


Spence