Catherine

I live on a mini-farm in beautiful North Carolina and am an avid reader. When I'm not busy writing and tending to my gardens and numerous critters, I can often be found trying my hand at various hobbies. I enjoy researching new ventures, and while I may not have mastered every one yet, I have a blast learning and love sharing my knowledge with others. My latest endeavors include woodworking, crafting of all types, soap making, and sewing.

Woman's hand adding powder soap to washer, and man's hand adding liquid soap to washer.

Is Powder or Liquid Homemade Laundry Detergent Better?

Making homemade laundry detergent is quickly becoming a growing trend. With ridiculous prices, hazardous ingredients, and common allergens found in the vast majority of commercial laundry products, it’s no wonder people are interested in an alternative.  It’s easy enough to make your own laundry soap, and finding recipes isn’t hard, but many first-time laundry-soap makers …

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Is Homemade Laundry Detergent Safe for Septic Systems?

In a world inundated with synthetic, harmful chemicals, more and more people are choosing to avoid the potential hazards of commercial products by making their own, more natural cleansers for personal care and household cleaning.  While this is indeed a healthier alternative, often, little thought is given as to where these products end up as …

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Will Homemade Shampoo Leave Behind a Residue?

Homemade shampoos are becoming more and more popular as people’s concern over questionable ingredients in everyday products rises. Much to the dismay of commercial shampoo companies, many of us worry about the potential endocrine disruptors, carcinogens, plastics, and synthetic dyes and perfumes that we routinely dump on our heads. What about homemade shampoos? Sure, you …

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