In your instructions for mixing the laundry powder, when you say 11-14 oz of soap are you referring to its weight or its measurement in a cup? I tried it by weight and I'm thinking maybe that's wrong. I used it on a batch of towels and the grated soap didn't dissolve completely so I had to...

I make handmade soaps from scratch. You can look at some of my soaps on my blog that is on my signature. If you want information on soap making, check out this website - http://soapnuts.com/indexnook.html . There are many different recipes and tips there. Homemade soaps are wonderful! Handmade goat milks...

I am nearly out of my Seventh Generation liquid dish soap, so I decided it's time to see if I can make my own. A quick search on the net turned up little - many dishwasher detergent recipes, but very little intel on liquid dish soap. I found one recipe that uses liquid castille soap, but I don't...

I came across this tip from another site and thought I would ask, has anyone else tried it? I haven’t tried it but would like to know if it works. Be tter than Dryer Sheets Put two bars of soap (one you like the smell of) in a tube sock, and then tie off the top. When you dry your laundry, throw the...

I don't drive into NYC. I took NJ transit and Path to 33rd street. I took it a little at a time. I walked up and down West 39th Street and went into every retail shop I found there. It was like being a kid in a candy store. There is so much fabric you can''t believe it. The sales people are...

I learned to make lye-base soap after a friend of mine--a soapmaker--had her baby and retired from making soap. I was hooked! Both hubby and I have sensitive skin, so having absolute control over our washing products is essential to prevent head-to-toe itching.

Not sure about Christmas this year yet. I"ll be making up chokecherry syrup and a variety of homemade soaps- I personally need a new batch of creamy goat's milk soap as I"m spoiled and only like to make my own. I might do a soapmaking party in the area if I find enough interested parties...