Lisa MatthewsMay 7, 20172017 Spring Gathering, advice, canning, DIY, DIY cleaning products, education, family, gathering, homesteading, laundry detergent, lifestyle, sessions, spring.
Last week I introduced you some of the 2017 Spring Gathering Presenters. This week I would like to introduce more of them. We try to have activities and information that will appeal to all ages and people who are at all stages of getting back to basics with a...
Lisa MatthewsMar 7, 2016DIY cleaning products, laundry, make-it-Monday, repurpose, Uncategorized
After trying several techniques, I have come up with the way that works for me to soften and prevent static cling on my clothing that ends up going through the dryer. I much prefer to hang my clothing on the clothes line to dry naturally and at no...
Lisa MatthewsFeb 29, 2016DIY, DIY cleaning products, Fabric Softener, laundry, make-it-Monday, Uncategorized
This recipe is so easy, I am almost ashamed to make it a post of its own. Along with making my laundry soap for the past couple of years, I began making my own fabric softener. I make if for pennies a load! The only ingredients used are inexpensive...
Lisa MatthewsFeb 22, 2016DIY, DIY cleaning products, laundry, laundry detergent, make-it-Monday, Uncategorized
One of the first overpriced items I stopped purchasing from the store was laundry soap. I found several recipes and used a couple different ones that worked well, until I finally came up with the one I have been using for almost 2 years now. It is...
Lisa MatthewsJan 18, 2016dishwasher tabs, DIY cleaning products, make-it-Monday, Uncategorized
I make most of my own cleaning products. This way I know exactly what is in them, and it is much more budget friendly. There are a few staples that I buy that I combine to make everything else. Dishwasher detergent is one of the biggest challenges I...