Self-Sufficiency DIY: Laundry Soap

Self-Sufficiency Sundays: Laundry Soap

 

My plan is (time permitting) to post a series of basic formulations and recipes for every day products you use around your home that work as well – or better – than the commercial ones you buy at your friendly big box store, and other tips towards moving towards a more holistic, self-sufficient life style – even if you live in an urban or suburban environment.

Why go to the bother of making your own laundry soap?  Well, there are several very good reasons for making the extra effort towards being more self-sufficient and weaning yourself from the mega-corporations.

You control the ingredients that go into homemade laundry soap. I had gotten lazy and stopped bothering to make my own, until one of my grandchildren had some pretty dramatic skin reactions to the “hypo-allergenic” laundry detergent from a well-known mega brand I had bought. Back to making my own! 

 

9 Edible Wildflowers of Spring

H/T Active Response Training

 

9 Edible Wildflowers of Spring

 

Knowing which flowers and plants you can eat and which ones will kill you might save your life one day.

Also knowing something about Common Weeds might Help in a pinch.

Read up and Apply Liberally to Effected Area.

 

Eating 8 Month Old Eggs | Preservation for Long Term Storage

Eating 8 Month Old Eggs | Preservation for Long Term Storage

 

If you raise chickens, this is an AWESOME alternative to pickling eggs for long term storage!

To me, raising chickens is kind of a no-brainer in terms of lowering your grocery bill and preparing for the upcoming food shortage in this country.

Prepare Accordingly!