homemade laundry detergent

Last Monday I took a half of a "mental health day" for my sanity {and that of those around me - p.s. you're welcome, husband}. 

I dropped Morgan off with my mom for a couple of hours and cleaned up the house a little first. When I'm in a funk like I was that day, I just feel better and feel like I can think clearer when the house is in order. 

I also used the time to make a couple batches of this homemade laundry detergent. It was incredibly easy and the stuff works great. {I also took some over to my mom in a little blue ball jar as a thank you for letting my little rugrat hang out with her for awhile}.

Just a few tips I've picked up around the internet: you only need 1-2 tablespoons {we use about half of that little scoop in the jar} per load. Also, it helps the little soap chunks dissolve better if you start the water and add the detergent before you toss in your laundry. 

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This day was also the day that I finished up my ruler growth chart. It was so refreshing to channel that negative energy that was bringing me down into a few fun projects around the house and after just a few short hours I felt like a weight had been lifted off my shoulders. 

I think everyone deserves a day like that every once in awhile, don't you?

xoxo,

Ashley