I’m a little late posting this, but here it is anywhere. 

Our Sunday School lesson this past week was on money.  No, not about tithes, but about finding contentment in what you have.   Brian and I were talking on the way home from church and we both realized that we were losing sight of that contentment and really needed to find it again!  It’s amazing how, when things start getting tight money-wise you starting losing sight of what’s really important, of all the blessings that God has continued to bless you with.  So, that’s what we’re doing. 

We’ve really been discussing a lot of what we want to do, but have not really been giving thanks for all that we’re able to do!  So, yes, my “toes” are very sore today, but that’s okay.  I really needed that reminder.  God is truly an awesome God and knows what we’re going through and will be going through long before we do, and He’s already provided!  I just have to remember to give thanks and wait patiently!  He’s in control and that’s how I like it!  Thank you God for loving me enough to remind me when I start acting like a spoiled child at times, I really need to starting acting like an adult, and a child of God.  Yes, the lessons may hurt, but not for long.  It’s the gentle reminder I needed! 

After 18 months, I am finally ready to post an update to my very first batch of homemade detergent.  I am very pleased with the results and have already mixed and started using my second batch! 

With that being said, we found that with our front loading washing machine we could actually cut the amount needed per load in half and still get clothes clean.  Heavily soiled still required the 1/4 cup but every day clothes could use half (1/8 cup)! That means that my estimated savings drastically increased! 

I originally state that my cost was $2.50/10 gallons of detergent (approx. 640 loads for my front loader) and the cost was $0.04/load. Well, that is now approximately 1,000 loads and $0.002/load!! 

Recalculated savings: 

Gain Detergent: Approx. $205/18 months or $0.25/load
Homemade detergent: $2.50/18 months or $0.002/load
Savings: $202.50/year or $0.248/load

How’s that for savings?!

So what are you waiting for?  Go mix up your first batch of detergent right now and start seeing huge savings + get clean, fresh-smelling clothes for next to nothing!

Every summer, Regal Cinemas hosts free movies for families during their Free Family Film Festival on  Tuesday and Thursday mornings.  It’s a great way to see some movies without spending a fortune.   They show 2 per day and rotate the movies between theaters, so be sure to check all those closest to you to see what is showing.   So, click here to see what’s showing in your area this summer!