just in case you were wondering

You may remember when I made laundry detergent and dish washer detergent.

I figured it is about time to give you an update. 

First off, the laundry soup. I began using 2Tbsp per load. I love the smell of the soap. Smells so good. When the clothes come out of the washer, they have a slight soap smell. Smells soooo good. Once you dry them, they are free of smells. I love me some smelly laundry. I smell each item of clothing before I fold it, put it on, or put it away. I am a freak. I know. So, I do miss it smelling. I'm strange and I am aware. :) At least I don't smell dirty clothes, right?

At first I didn't think my clothes were getting as clean as I would like them. I was ready to chuck it and go buy some Tide. I decided to bump up the amount a bit and see if that helped. I started using 4 heaping Tbsp and my laundry drastically improved. It is now clean. I finally gave up on the Tbsp and started using a 1/2 cup measuring cup. I just don't fill it completely. 

It has lasted 3 months and I am sure it will last another. Not too shabby, especially since I am using far more than the suggested amount. And, I am okay with that. :) (Maybe my loads are larger than who ever came up with that amount? Who knows) I do a lot of laundry (at least for us). I would guess I do 8-9 loads in a regular week. Seem like much for 3 people? I agree. But, I am a freak. :) 

So, am I going to keep using it? Yes! Not even for the cost. I like the way it cleans my clothes. I love the smell of the clothes when they come out of the washer. (You can bet that I smell each item before I put it in the dryer)

The dishwasher detergent. Where has this been all my life? Seriously. I have never had cleaner dishes. Ever. I must have been using the wrong (expensive) detergent all this time. Again, I use 2 Tbsp instead of the suggested amount because I am weird. My dishes are never greasy. (Previously a huge problem) They are clean. I haven't found a dirty dish since. (I do clean them before I put them in the dishwasher. Ha ha) The only problem? The detergent gets HARD and fast. Even if it's sealed and moisture free. Not a big deal with the results. Will I keep using it? YES! I haven't even dented the soap. I am sure it will last me a year. We run a load at least once a day, often twice a day. And, I use more than suggested. A bonus? My dishwasher is cleaner! All of the hard water that was on the heating element is slowly going away. The stains from the old detergent? Gone. Nice. 

If you are considering trying it, I'd say go for it. :)

Fast Fact Friday

I guess I am boring too, Shelby, because my answer is "no" to all of them.

Questions:

1. Scuba diving?

2.  Bungee jumping?

3,  In a helicopter?

4.  Sky diving?

5.  Cliff jumping?

Fast Fact Friday

Thank you Shelby for reminding me.

We are still as busy as ever around here, but life is about to get a little less stressful! We are almost done with the yearbook. I just have to work on the index and then we'll have it. I am so excited! I am glad to be done with it for a few months, before we start back up again!

I can't say I am very good with movies, but we'll give it a whirl!

1.  What was the last movie you saw in the theaters?

2.  What was the last movie you watched at home?

3.  Who is your favorite movie star?

4.  What movie can you watch over and over again and not get sick of it?

5.  What movie will you never watch again?

1. Um... I am thinking it was Breaking Dawn Part One. While I liked it, I found it so disturbing. The special effects were too good. :) Looking at Bella made me ill. I kind of would like to see it again, just for fun.

2. Meet the Robinson's. Seriously, Gage loves it. He begs for it. :)

3. It seems to be what ever actress/actor I am watching at the moment. I am guessing in a few weeks it will be Jennifer Lawrence and Josh Hutcherson. ;)

4. Blue Crush (and many other romantic comedies)

5. The Lord of the Rings. All of them. Kill me now. I slept through an entire movie in the theater. Best nap I ever had.

Can you tell that movies are not my thing? Weird, I know.

Fast Fact Friday (late, of course)

Shelby even texted to remind me that it was Fast Fact Friday. I was excited! I was going to do it the minute I got home. Instead? I packed, got in the car and drove to St. George so that I could attend my Uncle and Aunts sealing. Their beautiful daughter was sealed to their forever family. I love adoption. I may or may not have sobbed while I was sitting in the Temple listening. I was remembering the feelings of the day Gage was sealed to us. What a blessing. Saturday was an amazing day and I am so thankful I was able to attend. So happy for you guys! Love you!

It was so great to catch up with family that I don't see often.

SO here we are, fast fact friday!

Questions:

1.  How do you like your chocolate?

2.  What dessert or treat can you never say "no" to?

3.  What is your favorite meal?

4.  Which food do you dislike the most?

5.  What do you think is the healthiest thing in your pantry right now?

1. Chocolate. Hmm... that is a tricky one. I have a love/hate relationship with Chocolate. Most of the time, I don't love it. Other times, I just want chocolate. I could never go out and buy a candy bar and eat it though. Ew. I do love chocolate covered pretzels, but I am very picky about them too. Chocolate shakes are my favorite, but they cannot be creamy. I do not like creamy. I usually have to have something with my chocolate. No plain chocolate here.

Confused? Me too. :)

2. Most. Seriously. I love dessert. My favorite is probably ice cream or an oreo shake. Okay, so as I sit here and think, I am picky about dessert too. I won't eat most baked goods (besides cookies, I love cookies). Apparently I am just plain picky.

3. Favorite meal would probably by my chicken parmigiana. Again, I am picky. I won't eat any Italian food unless I make it. If we go out to eat, I would never order pasta. Pizza is hard because I am a pizza snob.

4.  Mushrooms and yucky ham. (Yes, there is a good ham. Before this, I never thought as myself as a picky eater.)

5. Um... probably flax oatmeal. Or something like that. :)