Thursday, October 11, 2012

Saving Money and Going Green!!!

When I 1st mentioned making our own laundry detergent Alan thought I was crazy.  I had seen people on pinterest and blogs do it and I wanted to try.  Initially it wasn't because I wanted to save $, I just liked the thought of being crafty.  Alan was totally against it but one day he decided we should try it.  After success at making our own detergent we have incorporated more and more things to help save $ and help the environment at the same time...

-We make our own laundry detergent...This is so easy and quick.  I do powder so it's easy to store!  I am still using the original ingredients that I bought.

-use vinegar for laundry softener

-hang clothes outside to dry whenever possible

-stopped buying bottled water and use a brita water pitcher

-cloth paper towels-Alan gives me a hard time about this, but I have adjusted fine!

-homemade cleaning products-febreeze, wrinkle releaser, shower cleaner, etc.  Usually vinegar, dawn, peroxide, and/or baking soda will take care of anything.  In addition, I feel like these products are much safer than some of the more traditional cleaning products.

-reusable eye makeup remover pads

-cloth diapers and wipes...we still use a disposable at night though

-homemade baby food

-no paper plates


It's so nice to know we don't have to buy paper towels, wipes or diapers (very often), expensive cleaning supplies, bottled water, baby food, paper plates, laundry detergent, or softener.  

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