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PT Purinton

Bellflower, CA
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  • Borax is a natural laundry booster because of it's unique ability to clean, by converting some water molecules to hydrogen peroxide.
  • The high alkalinity of washing soda helps it act as a solvent to remove a range of stains.  Also adding Fels-Naphta helps eliminate residual stains. It works as a stain remover, for tough stains
  • Download this free printable to make your laundry detergent into cute gifts or just look cute in your laundry room! 1

Homemade laundry detergent and why it works so well

Homemade laundry detergent is all the rage these days but do you ever wonder if it really works? I love the idea of homemade laundry detergent, that costs a fraction of the price but I ...»
want to know that my clothes are actually getting clean, before I jump on the bandwagon!

The 4 basic ingredients of homemade laundry detergent are Borax, Arm & Hammer Washing Soda, Arm & Hammer Baking Soda and Fels-Naptha bar soap. I also added Oxi Clean and doTERRA Wild Orange essential oil, to give it a little extra cleaning power, and a delicious citrus scent. Check out my full post to see how/why each of the ingredients work to create the best, most effective laundry detergent. Click here: http://askannamoseley.com/2013/05/the-best-h...

Edit: This detergent can be used in a front loading washing machine, there are instructions if you click on the link above. It is also safe to use if you have a septic system, I researched all of the individual ingredients and they are all safe to use. My sister has been using this for years on her septic system and she has never had any problems.

#diy #homemadecleaner #laundrydetergent #budgetfriendly

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Anna M Redding, CA
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  • This handy jar is perfect for keeping twine from tangling!
  • Wind twine around a pencil or poke a pencil through a roll of twine
  • Cut out a cardstock lid and label it.
  • This recycled can jar sells for $12.
  • This twine dispenser sells for  $18!!
  • Twine can be used to decorate crafts like these citronella CANdles http://gardentherapy.ca/diy-citronella-candles/
  • Or to build a trellis: http://gardentherapy.ca/pea-trellis/
  • or to make a fresh wreath: http://gardentherapy.ca/making-fresh-wreaths/
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DIY Garden Twine Dispenser

There are some really cool garden twine dispensers available at trendy shops like Williams-Sonoma and Terrain...but why pay the big bucks when this one is free?! Full instructions and ...»
uses for twine in the original post: http://gardentherapy.ca/garden-twine-dispens...

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Stephanie @ Garden Therapy Canada
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  • Glass etching cream is inexpensive and fun. Putting stickers on the bottles or using stencils will etch anything you want onto the bottle.
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Upcycling empty wine bottles into etched water carafes

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Vivienne @ The V Spot Los Alamitos, CA
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  • These were so easy and fun to make! Click here for the full tutorial.  http://www.thevspotblog.com/2012/08/upcycle-turn-wine-bottle-into-etched.html
  • Glass etching cream is inexpensive and fun. Putting stickers on the bottles or using stencils will etch anything you want onto the bottle.
  • I found quotations about water, or the word "water" in different languages, and I was able to etch them just using contact paper, stencils and the glass etching cream.

Upcycling empty wine bottles into etched water carafes

I tend to have a lot of empty wine bottles and corks hanging around. (Don't judge!) So I try to craft with them whenever possible. These were fun to have out on the tables during a summer ...»
party. #Love2Repurpose #Recycle #Before&After #beforeandafter

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Vivienne @ The V Spot Los Alamitos, CA
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  • Finished Mason jar solar light.
  • Supplies Needed: Solar lights, duct tape, Mason jars and outer lid, spray paint and painters tape. 3
  • Screw off the top of the solar light and put painters tape on the top of the solar panel.
  • Spray paint the solar light tops and lids.
  • I folded the duct tape in half to create double sided tape. I used duct to keep the light from falling into the jar. Duct tape is also weather proof.
  • I wrapped the duct tape around the light. Make sure you don't put the tape to close to the top. You don't want the tape to stick out of the lid. 4
  • I stuck the light with the duct tape inside the jar. You don't need to push the light in too far, just enough to make it snug. The lid will make it more secure.
  • It was an easy project that didn't cost very much money. I had all of the resources with the exception of the lights. 1
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Mason Jar Solar Lights!

Don't you just love all of the things you can make and do with Mason jars? I have been wanting Mason jar solar lights since I saw them in a catalog three years ago, but for $40 a jar ...»
there was no way I would allow myself to buy them. I knew I needed to figure out a way to make them myself. I bought some solar lights at the dollar store and was able to come up with my own Mason jar solar lights. Please visit my blog to see all of the details.

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Melissa @ Keep Calm and D... Muncie, IN
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$5 Sofa Table Becomes My Gift Wrap Storage System

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Carol C Battle Creek, MI
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Dried Hydrangea Frame

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