Homeschooling A Houseful

In case you haven't notice, there are MANY people talking about their budgets lately. The economy, the price of everything, and how they will ever survive. Trust me, we have felt it too, being a family of almost 10.... it hurts! So I have decided to share a few tips and tricks that keep this houseful afloat! Homemade Laundry Detergent This really is easy! I was in the middle of washing, Mt. Washmore yesterday... and ran out of our first round of homemade soap. What did I do??? I made more!! I loaded the washer, started it with the last of what I had, and then made more within maybe 15-20 minutes. The kids always get a kick out of making our own laundry soap! There's something "fun" to a kid, about it. It's so easy, I usually have a few helpers. UPDATED~ 2 Cups of baking soda {see update below} 2 bars of Kirks Castile soap OR Fels Naptha Soap bars 2 cups of washing soda 2 cups of borax {all of which I have found at our local grocery stores... interesting, you use t...