Thrifty Tip

"Thrifty" is always nice...espcially when money is tight.  Below are two recipes for making homemade Laundry Soap and Dishwasher Soap.  All you need is borax, baking soda, and washing soda.
 For the dishwasher: Mix borax and washing soda half and half. That's it. Just keep it in a bucket under the sink with a little scoop and fill only one side of the soap compartment. For the laundry: Mix washing soda and baking soda half and half. Again fill a bucket near your washer and use about the same amount as you normally would. Cold water is fine. Both of these recipes are mild but effective. You can find borax and washing soda in the laundry aisle of your grocery store. If you're looking for bulk quantities (which are more cost effective), try a warehouse store to stock up.