Bar soap into Bodywash.

I did a test tonight of this recipe for bars of dove to Bodywash:

http://www.onegoodthingbyjillee.com/2012/03/his-and-hers-no-grate-homemade-body.html

While making this I saw the bars bubbled up high like foam. I tried using a spatula which the soap melted a little (the spatula had a heat resistance of 122°F). There was no liquid and hotspots managed to leave big chunks so I wisked the big chunks in because a wooden spoon was not sufficent.  I cooked this for about an hour. I poured it into jars and put the lid on to preserve them for later use. Now so far my bodywash is cooling and I have a headache from the intense perfume smell. I managed to vacuum seal two jars while letting it cool. I noticed it separated as well in the cooling containers. I have shaken the containers and they seem to not be forming a big gooey plug of soap separate from the water so I think I am ok.

The texture is very creamy and light to the touch. I had to stir to make liquid prior to use because of some separation and it did not feel like liquid at first.  I do not have perfume allergies but would strongly suggest you open windows in the Summer time and do this project. I might attempt to do this recipe again, this time grating the soap. My opinion after this is no bar of soap should be microwaved unless it is a cruel joke, however the end result gives you the most bang for your buck. Taking a shower I thought it was just the same as the Dove liquid body wash I had tried years ago and stuck to my skin as I cleaned it and lathered well.

Most entertaining video found for another body wash recipe:

http://m.youtube.com/#/watch?sns=fb&v=5-DKT6w3AdQ&desktop_uri=%2Fwatch%3Fv%3D5-DKT6w3AdQ%26sns%3Dfb

I watched this video and couldn't help but laugh at the typical what seemed like thought process that was verbally spoken while he was demonstrating this recipe. I actually have a friend who just after watching the video is going to try it. I am also willing to try this recipe with Lever2000 soap that I also use for my laundry detergent. My husband was skeptical at first til he watched this video.
Well the process was easier than the first recipe melting the soap, but the stirring process was more difficult after it gelled up. I did not have a hand imersing blender/mixer and used the old crank by hand egg beater. I also looked in my thirft stores nearby for a stick mixer but no luck. You can find them at Wal-mart starting at about $20, but I would highly recommend before buying one to try the recipe by hand to see if you'd be ok with the end result. This one was better than the next recipe in thickness. I suppose this one could even be made in small containers as a bath jelly which is actually sold at handmade costmetic stores and stored in the container it was originally poured in. This is the second most cost effective depending on what soap you use. This could definately be nice/creamier with a stick mixer. I won't be ruling out this recipe because I don't always get Dove soap with my couponing deals. Also I took note this was very similar to my own liquid laundry derergent consistancy, so if I made this during the day and stirred well every 3-5 hours the liquid might be creamier and more pleasing than if I waited for it to gel up to blend/mix it. I also added vinegar to this recipe because we have hard water but washing with this, I thought it could be better with a stick mixer and did not lather up as much as the first recipe.  So I ran a little through my soap food processor... It was creamier after one minute, but I still perferred the first recipe with Dove.

Definately most cost effective and simple:

Angelique Offringa Cotton gave facebook this recipe:
"Bodywash; Start with a bar of soap that smells yummy. Shredd it and melt on low in 4 cups of boiling water. Then add water to make a little more then a gallon. I added some aloe and vitamin e. Let it sit overnight. It will gell up some. That's it. :)"
We have a running Aloe allergy in our family so I made it without Aloe and vitamin E. I found the scent of the soap much more bearable by running the soap through my food processor, and cooking it on the stove top. I used a wisk and stirred as well which made some foamy bubbles. The liquid is a milky white.
The end result wasn't as pleasing to the eye after I wisked it to mix it well and was very slippery after 7+ hours of waiting for it to congeal. It has a light smell and my husband did not like the watered down consistancy.  I ended up using it for my kids bath times.

Laundry Detergent and Fabric Softener tips and recipes.

Ok, So Hopefully you have saved a container or two if you plan on making these liquid saving recipes and stretchers. Many families spend hundreds on laundry detergent and fabric softener alone... You can spend as little as approx 20 dollars a year for laundry detergent with the recipes listed below... And possibly even less on fabric softener...

Color safe bleach

As read in a Men's magazine when I was bored, Hydrogen peroxide can be used as a color safe bleach.  This will kill fecal bateria that can apparently linger in clothing. Use 2 tablespoons each load.

Most of my recipes are made in 5 gallon quanities so be prepared to be set for maybe a year for one person and ingredients to last you quite some time.

Also The bar soap you use or decide to use will give you varying results. I have also used Lever2000 and it worked for my liquid laundry detergent when I first started.

Chunks should be taken out and disgarded. These recipes are HE efficient, and will not clog your pipes or ruin the washer. Infact using these recipes I have yet to have a stinky washing machine.

Gel Laundry detergent:
1/3 bar of grated FelsNaptha
1/2 bar grated Zote or any bar soap your choice
1/2 cup Borax
1/2 cup WASHING soda
1 five gallon painters bucket with lid

This recipe with felsNaptha is great on stains like chocolate and other tough unpretreated new stains.

You will want a big pot and boil about a gallon of water, once that is boiling add your grated soap. To save time I run mine through the food processor with both blades, you will want something that can take a beating for grating soap. Stir til your soap is completely or mostly dissolved.
Add your borax and washing soda and stir it until it is dissolved.
Now you are going to somewhat fill your painters bucket half way with hot water from your sink and pour the liquid mixture in from your pot without too much splatter. If there is still more room add more hot water til it is about an inch away from the top of the bucket. Stir with a long spoon as to not burn your hands while trying to reach the bottom of the bucket.
The bucket will have to set for almost a week to gel. You can use 1/4 to 1/3 a cup of this gel, do not use anymore because of it's very powerful cleaners it can irritate your skin if too much is used. Avoid direct skin and eye contact with the gel detergent. Your washer will wash all of it out.

Liquid Laundry Detergent

This works great in bottles but you will need a five gallon painters bucket and pre existing store bought liquid laundry detergent of your choice.

1 cup liquid laundry detergent
1/2 cup of grated Ivory or whatever bar body soap you have on hand
1/3 cup of borax
1/3 cup of WASHING soda

You are going to add the ingredients the same into the pot as the first recipe, but you are going to fill your five gallon painters bucket with cold or cool water from your sink and pour your mixture in. Add more water til a half an inch from the lip and stir well every 3-5 hours.
This will set in 24 hours and I find it still looks ok later compared to the gel which tends to look like noodle soup later.
This recipe can be put into clean empty bottles of old store bought laundry detergent and use a half a cap full per wash.  Just shake before inital use.

Here is a link for liquid laundry detergent without store bought. (I also am so excited to try her recipe on making bar soap into bodywash.) http://www.onegoodthingbyjillee.com/2012/01/complete-photo-guide-to-making-your-own.html

Here is a link for dry Laundry detergent: http://www.onegoodthingbyjillee.com/2012/08/make-a-years-worth-of-laundry-soap.html

WASHING soda, if you can't find it, go here to make your own: http://www.onegoodthingbyjillee.com/2013/01/make-your-own-washing-soda-for-homemade-laundry-detergent.html

If you want to not go through the hassle and pay a little bit more I would strongly sugguest looking at this website: http://www.etsy.com/listing/119792766/natural-vegan-friendly-laundry-detergent?ref=cat_gallery_1

Fabric Softener:

If you have bounce sheets cut them in half! They are just as effective!

Store bought liquid fabric softener can be cut in half by using half as much or adding 1 part water to one part liquid fabric softener.

Fabric softener Recipe:

2 cups or one bottle of family sized sauve hair conditioner or you can use any conditioner. You can use any scent, but just beware as you cook it, it will be very strong!
3 cups Vinegar
6 cups of water

This will make 1 gallon of fabric softener, so be prepared with a clean gallon container.
Pour your water into your pot on the burner heat on, add your conditioner, and stir with your head away from the top of the pot. Once it is really stirred well add the vinegar and stir, the vinegar smell will not appear on your clothes.
Now pour into your container after letting it cool for a bit.
You can use two tablespoons or a downey ball per wash. Some people have been known to get a washcloth soak it in softener and add it to their load in the dryer like a softener sheet. This will not smell like store bought fabric softener but will do a fantastic job in softening your clothes and getting rid of static.

Organic Fabric softner Crystals:

http://www.onegoodthingbyjillee.com/2013/01/make-your-own-fabric-softener-crystals.html
(you will find some very useful frugal information on her website. I am excited to try this too!)

Extreme alternative is to use 2 tablespoons of straight vinegar which is great for hard water and you will see vinegar has many other house hold uses. You may be able to smell on clothes after drying.

BONUS!
Homemade air freshener

Peels of an orange in a container, pour vinegar to barely cover orange peels. This will last a few days.

Homemade fabric refreshener

1/8 cup fabric softener into spray bottle, add water to fill or 2 cups... Shake! Done! (I guess you could also use this for static cling.)

Come back in before the end of the week for more money saving tips. Thanks!

Free money saving tips and advice!

Hi! Sissy's advice is still under construction but in the meantime let me give you some information. There is finanical aid, and government assitance programs... But not all people qualify, why? Because somehow the government knows we can survive on less but somehow hasn't taught us how to use that frugally. We're here to help you stretch that dollar and show you a better option than Top ramen noodles and tapatia sauce... My sister and I are going to share this information for FREE just so we can help you.

1. Buget, budget, budget...
Most likely you have a cell phone right?  We use straight talk. $45 a month unlimited talk,text, data, internet and gps. It's prepaid and you basically wait til Christmas or tax returns for a new phone paid out of your own pocket.
Back to budgeting... Mint.com has an app that will automatically sync to your bank account and update. Downside? If you loose your phone that person has your budget and bank info. And if it's prepaid your phone but you can stop the service and put your number on a new phone.

2. Learn the difference between low income and affordable housing. Affordable housing is adjusted to your income, low income can still ask for an arm and a leg if you qualify for low income.

3. Utilities...
  All I can say is switch the lights to energy effecient, open the blinds. AC and heat do not need to be on if the windows and doors are open. Heat to 65 and bundle up, cool to 75 or better yet go swimming, to a library or where you can walk the asiles with open refrigeration. Get thermal blinds if you are on the east coast and wear socks.
Also plug in LEDs with motion sensors are expensive but run for just pennies which is perfect for that someone who can not remember to turn off the bathroom light. LED motion sensor lights can be found at Wal-mart and shut off after 90 seconds of no motion.

4. Laundry detergent.
My daughters and my personal favorite! You can buy it and stretch it out or even make your own! So tomorrow we will be sharing laundry detergent recipes, links and etc. We may even throw in fabric softeners. and how to stretch them and make them! Hope to have some smiling faces tomorrow after we post them.

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