tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5154321161020175497.comments2023-04-28T05:34:13.781-07:00The Juhala AdventuresMelaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05098622427057616263noreply@blogger.comBlogger416125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5154321161020175497.post-35759337680436441272014-02-07T14:41:49.934-08:002014-02-07T14:41:49.934-08:00Im going to have 3 babies in cloth diapers soon......Im going to have 3 babies in cloth diapers soon....do you do anything different for the cloth diapers? I have a hard time getting rid of the urine odor w store bought detergent and want sure how this recipe works w it.<br />Thx...ErinAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05788689648327735756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5154321161020175497.post-67403656405959931942013-05-01T03:50:17.557-07:002013-05-01T03:50:17.557-07:00Ha! Ha! Ha! At the end "... Also, my mom'...Ha! Ha! Ha! At the end "... Also, my mom's a lawyer!"Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11139913832176062215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5154321161020175497.post-88491919898812129632012-11-28T20:37:25.319-08:002012-11-28T20:37:25.319-08:00@Crystal L
Most places will offer discounts or par...@Crystal L<br />Most places will offer discounts or partial scholarships if you're enrolling 3 children. I'm also pretty good at PR and fundraising so I often trade a little bit of my time for a lot of $$. Its totally worth it!Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05098622427057616263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5154321161020175497.post-78226076000376251692012-11-28T10:23:54.479-08:002012-11-28T10:23:54.479-08:00Good to see you on your blog again. I was wonderin...Good to see you on your blog again. I was wondering how you were. Your kids got so much bigger. Hope you and family are well!<br /><br />SonyaJersey Knitting Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10708562660749923488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5154321161020175497.post-7771564875869067562012-11-27T22:30:16.723-08:002012-11-27T22:30:16.723-08:00Wow! I am impressed! How you have time ( and $$$!...Wow! I am impressed! How you have time ( and $$$!! ) for all of those classes, I'll never know! But do know how fortunate and loved your children are :)Crysta Lhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17580369543400646538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5154321161020175497.post-41826061739518255952012-10-24T21:32:10.280-07:002012-10-24T21:32:10.280-07:00Girl...I miss you! They grow to fast, just wait u...Girl...I miss you! They grow to fast, just wait until the hormones make her go wacky. Mine just turned 11 and she is an emotional roller coaster!QCharmainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07106781273722650977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5154321161020175497.post-22140600060016343062012-10-12T08:39:48.103-07:002012-10-12T08:39:48.103-07:00@Amanda Kisella The best way to get an even consis...@Amanda Kisella The best way to get an even consistency is to really stir well and break up any clumps that form as you're adding cold water the bucket in the final step. HOWEVER, the consistency truly seems to have no bearing on the effectiveness of the soap. The gel and the liquid work equally well. The more you make the soap, the easier it gets. I promise.Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05098622427057616263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5154321161020175497.post-76353966400388839222012-10-10T15:23:07.761-07:002012-10-10T15:23:07.761-07:00Mine geld up really thick & separated gel from...Mine geld up really thick & separated gel from liquid... Is it normal to shake it or stir it everytime I need to use it?<br /><br />How can I get a smooth even consistency?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05363552392070694339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5154321161020175497.post-80173581521859756372012-10-04T13:24:35.635-07:002012-10-04T13:24:35.635-07:00i have found getting one of those water containers...i have found getting one of those water containers that go in your fridge that have a spout and putting your soap in one of those containers using a measuring cup with a pour side on it is easy enough and then i just keep a measuring cup in my laundry room to measure it out withAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10942618214261966851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5154321161020175497.post-62160943982573504452012-10-02T23:01:12.595-07:002012-10-02T23:01:12.595-07:00Regarding Scent.... I have added various essential...Regarding Scent.... I have added various essential oils and it seems to work fine, but the best way to go seems to be adding the liquid castille soap in a scent you prefer. Stir a cup of it in after cooking the soap, but before adding it to the water.<br />Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05098622427057616263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5154321161020175497.post-61844409336683410622012-10-02T22:59:35.396-07:002012-10-02T22:59:35.396-07:00@Fallon's Mommy
I DO NOT dilute this. It works...@Fallon's Mommy<br />I DO NOT dilute this. It works well this way and is cost effective enough for me! I think diluted just wouldn't work well, and i've been very happy with this mixture. (And honestly, with only 4 kids I dont need 10 gallons at a time, lol!) <br /><br />@Cheryl<br />I'm not sure where you live or what stores there are, but I've bought the washing soda at Fred Meyer, Kroger, and Winco. I hope that helps!<br /><br />@thea<br />Regarding strong odors..<br />I've never had a problem with odors, and I use this for cloth diapers (and, TMI, cloth menstrual pads). HOWEVER when I used to have a roommate with a cat that had it in for me, I discovered the vinegar trick: after the first rinse, add 1 cup of distilled vinegar and then do a 2nd rinse. This also works well for laundry that has sat in the washer and soured. No, It doesn't leave a vinegar smell! :) Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05098622427057616263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5154321161020175497.post-1474319450353364792012-08-26T22:06:22.059-07:002012-08-26T22:06:22.059-07:00I know there are more question to get to... I'...I know there are more question to get to... I've got answers for all of them! I've been away from technology for a bit. I'll get to your questions SOON. Thanks!Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05098622427057616263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5154321161020175497.post-12076881824975986832012-08-26T22:04:36.897-07:002012-08-26T22:04:36.897-07:00I'm in a bit of a technology black hole at the...I'm in a bit of a technology black hole at the moment, I apologize. Pls see answer posted below... Thanks!Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05098622427057616263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5154321161020175497.post-82547704369492925162012-08-26T22:02:50.318-07:002012-08-26T22:02:50.318-07:00@Lori Honestly, I'm still using the same bucke...@Lori Honestly, I'm still using the same bucket from 10 years ago when Costco sold their detergent in 5 gallon buckets! However, Lowe's has the best priced well made 5 gallon buckets I've seen, and made in the USA to boot! I hope that helps!Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05098622427057616263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5154321161020175497.post-83952557456779779312012-08-17T21:01:17.022-07:002012-08-17T21:01:17.022-07:00I make the laundry soap but a little different. A...I make the laundry soap but a little different. After mixing the soap in the pan until dissolved I pore it into the bucket with the water before it jells. I then add liquid blueing to help my whites look whiter and what ever scent I have at the time. I then use a funnel and coffee cup to pour it into plastic juice bottles that I have saved. The soap then jells overnight in the bottles. I have given many bottles away and most folks ask for additional bottles. I have noticed that my clothes seem softer using this soap.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5154321161020175497.post-21903912981866008962012-08-13T07:50:08.371-07:002012-08-13T07:50:08.371-07:00Where did you find a 5 gal bucket with a lid for t...Where did you find a 5 gal bucket with a lid for that price?Lorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06978815109052400415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5154321161020175497.post-67856197833062186152012-07-16T12:46:55.379-07:002012-07-16T12:46:55.379-07:00Such a sweet little guy! There's nothing quite...Such a sweet little guy! There's nothing quite like a pic of a sleeping kiddo.Sheila@Chinaberryhttp://www.chinaberry.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5154321161020175497.post-64814097371549810132012-07-11T13:19:57.084-07:002012-07-11T13:19:57.084-07:00I made this same detergent c/o the Duggars' fa...I made this same detergent c/o the Duggars' family blog but their recipe is diluted 50/50 with water. You make your 5 gallon batch then, as needed, put it in your smaller containers but mix 50/50 with water so you actually end up getting 10 gallons from each batch. Do you do this? I noticed the diluted soap doesn't seem to get smells out of my clothes (especially armpit--ugh, sorry, TMI, haha) and I was wondering if I should skip diluting it in the future....?Fallon's Mommynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5154321161020175497.post-51387690712998081762012-07-10T20:31:38.312-07:002012-07-10T20:31:38.312-07:00I am excited to try this recipe. I went out to ge...I am excited to try this recipe. I went out to get the supplies this evening and could not find the Arm and Hammer Washing Soda! I tried Walmart, Target and Safeway. Is there another place I could look OR would Arm and Hammer Pure Baking Soda work instead? Thanks for your help!marly2006https://www.blogger.com/profile/03853310461556026657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5154321161020175497.post-49564731296878204922012-07-05T19:17:48.013-07:002012-07-05T19:17:48.013-07:00Have you added scent to yours? If so, what did you...Have you added scent to yours? If so, what did you use??Sheenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01103791678577831324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5154321161020175497.post-38900653542257002602012-07-05T06:51:25.869-07:002012-07-05T06:51:25.869-07:00Is there any way to add some sort of scent to the ...Is there any way to add some sort of scent to the detergent?!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02662033788642589101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5154321161020175497.post-51641731371439684702012-06-27T12:57:20.520-07:002012-06-27T12:57:20.520-07:00Yay for wearing himself out and falling asleep. Ho...Yay for wearing himself out and falling asleep. Hope that means the rest of the nights go the same way.caygraymommahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17999243221977224432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5154321161020175497.post-72757696024088366302012-06-27T12:56:09.881-07:002012-06-27T12:56:09.881-07:00I could not love that first picture of Elora more....I could not love that first picture of Elora more. She looks like she brings the party every. single. time.caygraymommahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17999243221977224432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5154321161020175497.post-29740303833435403022012-06-27T12:54:45.887-07:002012-06-27T12:54:45.887-07:00Aw first night out of the crib, bittersweet. Love ...Aw first night out of the crib, bittersweet. Love that he wore himself out. Hope that means good things for the coming nights too.caygraymommahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17999243221977224432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5154321161020175497.post-5890938577004190202012-06-15T19:14:49.683-07:002012-06-15T19:14:49.683-07:00I made it yesterday, and it smells wonderful !!!I made it yesterday, and it smells wonderful !!!Gailnoreply@blogger.com