I never check the pockets of clothes before putting them in the washing machine. This week taught me that it's time I started. I wish I could say the blue crayon came from one of the kid's pockets, but it came from mine - a leftover from picking up random toys and things off the … [Read more...]
HE Washing Machines vs Traditional Washing Machines
I have a confession: We moved back to a house with a traditional washer and dryer and I'm loving it! The environmentalist in me loved our energy efficient set, but the rest of me groaned at the long washing and drying times that larger loads never seemed to make up for. We'll be … [Read more...]
Eczema Company Manuka Honey Skin Cream & SmartKlean Laundry Ball Review
Dry skin solutions. You name it, we've probably tried it. Despite having chronically dry and often itchy skin, my daughter has yet to find a product to commit to. Imagine my delight when she began using Manuka Honey Skin Cream from the Eczema Company eagerly and … [Read more...]
Molly’s Suds Laundry Powder Review
It's no secret that I'm a fan of Molly's Suds cloth diaper detergent. While some family's have success with traditional detergents, I prefer Molly's for my family's sensitive skin and to provide gentle care for our cloth diapers. I also appreciate that Molly's Suds was created by … [Read more...]
Laundry Quick Tip: Hanging Lingerie Bags for Dirty Socks
One of my most popular post of the year, Easy, Inexpensive Laundry Organization for Kids, introduced the idea of using lingerie bags to keep socks together in the laundry. This idea worked relatively well for our family, but needed a bit of tweaking. We found that the lingerie … [Read more...]
