I made some wonderful homemade laundry detergent using the directions at

http://www.mrshappyhomemaker.com/2012/09/homemade-liquid-laundry-detergent-plus-a-free-printable-label/#

It turned out very well, I think. I had saved an extra empty large Free Clear All  bottle and a small one that I purchased on a trip away from home. I also filled and labeled 2 bleach bottles and still have about 1/3 of a 5 gallon bucket left. I washed my first load with it this afternoon and it worked just fine.  

Also, I made homemade toothpaste 2 weeks ago from 1/2 c. Coconut oil, 1/2 c. baking soda, 3 packets stevia and several drops of peppermint oil. I only made about 1 cup of it and it was almost gone today so I made another batch today. There are four of us using it. I keep a spoon along side the jar in the bathroom so each can dip the spoon in and then dip their brush in that. Then we wash the spoon in hot water and viola, good as a tube. (And WAY less expensive than health store brands of toothpaste.) It seems to be very healing to the gums as well. 

Dealing with possible kidney stones, so putting into practice what I have learned from past experience. I purchased extra bags of cranberries at Thanksgiving time and put them in the freezer, so now I have them when I need them. I cooked some with honey and have been drinking this juice yesterday evening and will today as well. I also have some kidney tea that is full of herbs that are supposed to break up and help stones pass. I will try to post the list of what is in that. We also purchased a large ginger root last night and will grate and boil that. I feel a lot better this morning but have a plan in case it starts hurting again. I have been drinking coffee (organic from Costco) and I think that is causing the stones to form. I read in Hulda Clark's book "Cure for all Disease" that black tea, coffee and hot chocolate can cause kidney stones to form in just one day after a cleanse. It has been quite a while since I have done a kidney cleanse and I suppose the results of the last few months of enjoying coffee is catching up with me. I will be drinking LOTS of water today, and also, I have Kambucha tea.  I haven't tried this with kidney stones so we will see if that helps.

Have lots to do today and can't afford to be under the weather.

Cheers!