libertyclerk on Nostr: I've been doing bit by bit for a while now. The key is to not guilt yourself if you ...

I've been doing bit by bit for a while now. The key is to not guilt yourself if you can't find time once in a while and you wind up grabbing whatever it is at the store. It get easier with time.
Start with one thing you think is doable. Laundry soap to a homemade version of a snack you like, there's a video out there somewhere showing you how to do it.
The recipe I use is pretty standard and easy to find online.

For 5 gallons -
Grated bar of Fels Naptha (or Castile Soap) dissolved into 4 cups hot water, put in pot, heat on medium until it dissolves all the way, 10-15 minutes. (do not wander of while this is heating, it can bubble over if it gets too hot)
Fill bucket halfway with hot water and stir in the soap mix, 1 cup borax, and 1 cup of washing soda. I don't add essential oils to scent mine but you can, doesn't take much.
If the bucket isn't full I top it off. Stir until it's all mixed.
After about 24 hours it sets up to a gloppy gel unless it's really warm. I use 1/2 cup so that's 160 loads.
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