Linda's Lunacy

Faith, Home, & Family

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Homemade Fabric Softener

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I hang my laundry outside on the line, year round, no dryer here.

Well, we own a dryer, it’s out in the shed. And it doesn’t really work. You can run it 2 hours, and the clothes still won’t be dry. So I had my husband move it out. No since taking up space with a very large metal box that doesn’t do anything except collect junk of top.

I don’t like using store bought liquid fabric softeners as they all smell like chemicals. Yes, they try and pretty them up with scents, but really, all I smell is chemicals. And then the chemicals on the clothes come off on our skin all day long. Not something I want for my kids. Or me.

Plus, it’s dangerous to use fabric softeners on my husbands work clothes, as if exposed to flames, it will ignite on the clothes, and cash a flash fire on the clothes. My husband had this happen to him when he was welding. We later so a news report on it, and figured out what had happened. If you do a search, you’ll see that this does happen and it’s very dangerous

I often use plain vinegar as a fabric softener and it works well for most clothing items.

Sometimes,though, the jeans and towels will still be a little stiff when I take them off the line. I found this recipe for Homemade Fabric Softener online somewhere about 3 or so years ago. I don’t remember where, though. This works great on jeans and towels!

Homemade Fabric Softener

2 cups baking soda
2 cups vinegar
4 cups water

Put the baking soda in a large container. Add the vinegar, then the water.
I do this in one of the vinegar bottles that I saved. Just make sure you do mix it in a container large enough, or you will be cleaning up a volcano!

Shake well before using each time.

I used to use one of those fabric softener balls and fill it up to the line. My new washing machine (ok, it’s 2 years old now) has a fabric softener dispenser, so I pour it in there.

Works great! Saves money! And no unwanted chemicals!

For more frugal ideas, visit:
Frugal Friday at Life as Mom
Fantastic Frugal Friday

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My Monthly Lists

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Last week, I shared my Weekly Lists, and before that, my Daily Lists. This week, it’s on to the monthly lists. If the daily work is done regularly, the weeklies are pretty easy to do, and they go fast. And if the weekly work is done regularly, the monthly work is pretty easy to do.

Is everything on the list done? Not always. Some months, I even skip tasks. *gasp* I try and make a note if I skip something, so I make sure and get it done the next month.

My lists are a tool to help me take care of my home, not something that has to be followed no matter what. I have learned to not be so hard on myself when it comes to my lists. See, I’m a perfectionist, and can have a hard time with not doing everything perfectly.  I’ve learned, (and am still learning) to put people before the lists. While still getting to the lists. 🙂

Here are my monthly cleaning lists.

Schoolroom
clean rug
cob web duty
cull bookshelves
rearrange tops of shelves,cabinets
dust above shelves, put everything where it goes
find things we don’t use anymore to give away
clean light fixtures

Master Bedroom
clean out dresser drawers
cob web duty
clean closet shelves
wash shower walls
clean carpet
clean light fixtures
declutter
turn mattress
mop bathroom
wash rugs

Living / Dining Room
clean light fixtures, ceiling fan
cob web duty
clean carpets
wipe down doors, light switches
move furniture and vacuum under

Kitchen
wipe down laundry room door, inside and out
straighten drawers/ cabinets
clean light fixtures
cob web duty
dust above cabinets
wash rugs
wipe step stool
clean off top of fridge
clean oven
move stove and fridge, clean under

The kids do their own bedrooms and bathroom. Their lists are similar to mine.

Next week, I’ll share how I came up with my lists.

For more homemaking ideas, visit
Homemaker Monday
Tackle it Tuesday
Homemaking Link-up at Raising Homemakers
Works For Me Wednesday

What’s For Dinner?

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Saturday – pizza night – Pizza, macaroni salad, carrot sticks,

Sunday – soup & sandwich day – Grilled  cheese, potato salad

Monday – chicken – Baked chicken, baked potatoes, green beans

Tuesday – beef – Beef Stir Fry, rice

Wednesday – super simple – leftovers, carrot sticks

Thursday – chicken – Chicken Pot Pie

Friday – Friday Night Fire/Beef – Meatloaf, Challah Bread, broccoli

For more Menu Plan Monday ideas, visit I’m an Organizing Junkie.

This Weeks Blog Hops

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These are the blog hops I’m participating in this week. Blog hops, as well as Twitter & Facebook hops are a lot of fun, and a great way to find new blogs. It’s also a great way to increase your followers on your blog.

If your visiting Linda’s Lunacy for the first time, Welcome. I hope you can stay and visit for awhile!

Please come back on Saturday, for me new blog hop, Sunny Saturday! You can link up your blog, Twitter, Facebook & Networked blog. Hope to see you on Saturday!

MONDAY

The Not-So-Secret Confessions of a First Time Mom Just Married with Coupons

TUESDAY

Tuesday Tag-AlongPhotobucket
Photobucket Photobucket The Coupon Challenge and Mom on Dealz

WEDNESDAY


Let's Just Give It Away

THURSDAY

The Two Savvy Sisters Bassgiraffe's Thoughts Thursday Blog Hop
Twitter Friend Thursday Photobucket

FRIDAY

Fun Follow Friday

BoostMyBlogFriday Facebook Friday Follow Along Fridays Photobucket
PhotobucketFriend Finding Fridays

SATURDAY

Debbie Does Coupons Between the Lines

SUNDAY

Photobucket BWS tips button Sunday Strolling Blog HopPhotobucket

Thanks for stopping by to visit! Hope to see you again soon!

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