Homemade Laundry Soap

 I love making my own laundry soap!  I am not big on scents and have a hard time finding something I like in a laundry detergent.  So, I have found the perfect thing for me!  I take Arm and Hammer Super Washing Soda (55 oz.), 20 Mule Team Borax (76 oz.), Oxi Clean Powder Free (3 lb.) and two bars Fels-Naptha Soap.  I did find a scent I like, but it is optional to add.  I found the Bounce Bursts Outdoor Fresh to be something I like. I put a lid full into my ingredients.  You can add as you like to reach the desired scent. 

 Put all the ingredients into a tub to mix.  I use a hand grater to grate the Fels-Naptha.  I then stir the powder until well mixed. 

I then store in my garage in the tub.  I fill the Oxy box to keep above my washer to use for everyday. Make sure to mark the container you use so others will know that it is for the laundry.  I use about 1 Tablespoon per load.  I have rather hard water.  You can decide how much you will need to use in your location.  It costs approximately twenty dollars for the ingredients.  For a family of four this amount will last about nine months.  Hope you will try it and will find you like it as much as I do!

Sidewalk Time!

 We have waited a couple of years to put a sidewalk from the house to the shop.  Finally had it done last week!  It turned out really nice.  Now to get some more gravel in to fill and we are set!

 The Pour

 Beautiful!

The one thing that is a constant for me is my Mocha.  She has her faults and will drive me crazy at times, but she is the most faithful dog we have had.  During our first two years back in Washington (and looking back, probably for four years before that) I was ill.  Did not know what was wrong, doctor did not know what was wrong and all I could do is cry.  Mocha becomes very concerned when I cry or vomit.  Both of which I did regularly.  She will stay by my side and lay all day on the bed with me with her head across my legs.  It was always a comfort to me.  My husband would comfort me, but Mocha was the one who felt my pain. 

Someone asked me if dogs will be in Heaven.  My answer is always a big "YES".  I believe God wants the comforts we had on this Earth with us in Heaven.  I look forward to the day when I see the Face of God.  I also look forward to having Mocha there comforting me.