Friday, February 25, 2011

Laundry Day ~

My sweet friend Karen went to Mexico ~ LUCKY her ~ she brought back some "Zote".


She came over the other day and brought me this ~ what a lovely gift!  Home made laundry soap ~



The packaging is so adorable ~



Thank you Karen ~ ;-)

I LOVE that it's PINK



YOU can make this home made soap ... go here for the recipe (recipe #9).

I also wanted to tell you that Rachel at French Farm House 425 is have a wonderful giveway. 



You can visit her here ~ she has a wondeful blog ;-)

Now...off to do laundry ~ what are you doing today?

(((Hugs)))

Marianne



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18 comments:

  1. AnonymousFebruary 25, 2011 at 8:04 AM

    I haven't seen Zote in a long time. What a sweet gift! Thanks for the recipe, too. I will bookmark it. The jar will look cute on the cabinet the hubby made over.

    Have a nice weekend! ~Michelle

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  2. Joyce - Quilted NestFebruary 25, 2011 at 9:53 AM

    It is packaged cute! Let us know how it works. I've often thought about trying to make my own - but wonder if is is really much cheaper.

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  3. Vintage GalFebruary 25, 2011 at 10:31 AM

    Joyce ~ just wanted to let you know that it does work well! and you only need two table spoons per load, so it is economical
    :-) ME

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  4. laxsupermomFebruary 25, 2011 at 10:36 AM

    What a sweet friend! I've heard that the homemade stuff is so much cheaper and works great, but I have a front loader and don't know if it would work or gum up the works, so I've been afraid to try it.

    Love the packaging! I think Ball jars make the best packaging for homemade gifts. Thanks for sharing.

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  5. ahomespunyearFebruary 25, 2011 at 11:26 AM

    Traditional soap smells so good. I've a bar of pink carbolic that takes me back to school days but it's really good to use in the kitchen.

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  6. acorn hollowFebruary 25, 2011 at 12:11 PM

    I have never heard of that soap and homemade soap sounds fun. great useful gift.
    cathy

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  7. RebeccaFebruary 25, 2011 at 1:09 PM

    I'll have to try that-thanks for sharing!

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  8. Brenda PruittFebruary 25, 2011 at 3:04 PM

    I keep thinking I want to make my own soap. Just haven't gotten around to it yet. Cute idea!
    Brenda

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  9. AnonymousFebruary 25, 2011 at 3:29 PM

    I am re-arranging furniture today and bought some new drapes...and making last minute plans for my daughter who is turning 4 tomorrow!! Xoxoxo

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  10. TaraFebruary 25, 2011 at 7:27 PM

    Hi Marianne,thanks for dropping by.I'm now following you too. JUst letting you know I'm having a giveaway..xx

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  11. WhiteWhispers2uFebruary 25, 2011 at 9:57 PM

    I should try to make my own as well one of these days.I am really not to happy with any I buy.
    I am sick today I woke with the ickies and I am doing laundry because if I don't it it gets away from me.~Cheers Kim

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  12. AnonymousFebruary 26, 2011 at 3:47 AM

    AND IT"S PINK!!!! Does pink homemade laundry detergent make laundry chores more fun? I may just have to make some (for my hubby) LOL!!! He would die, he's our laundry person around here. But yours is so pretty, I could just let it sit on the shelf....then again I've developed this little itchy problem that I am blaming on the detergent we use because it's only where my clothes are touching me. Hmmm...beats running around with no clothes on too!! LOL!!! Seriously, that is a sweet little gift and gorgeous jar. I'm trying this out for real. :)

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  13. AnonymousFebruary 26, 2011 at 6:44 AM

    fun laundry soap!! Have a great weekend. what a sweet gift.

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  14. SheilaFebruary 26, 2011 at 6:47 AM

    I saw your buried under snow comment on Mary's blog and thought I'd say hello from Alberta. Your Blog header is great. Have a good day.

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  15. AnonymousFebruary 26, 2011 at 7:12 AM

    Yay, can't wait to be friends on fbook!! btw, I just realized my settings on there needed to be adjusted, so if you tried a friend request and it didn't work, try again and let me know. ;)

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  16. Pamela GordonFebruary 26, 2011 at 7:14 AM

    Hi Marianne, first of all I want to thank you for visiting my blog and your sweet comment. I love meeting new friends in blogdom, especially Canadian ones :-) 2.I love your picture banner with all the pretty vintage items. 3. I think you did an amazing job on your chair too. It looks to pretty. 4.And that metal cabinet? Wow, your hubby did a great job in refinishing it. We woke up to about 20 cm. of fresh snow here but the sun is shining :-) Have a blessed weekend. Pam

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  17. KathyFebruary 26, 2011 at 12:32 PM

    How wonderful! Love the pink color! What a sweet gift - I am looking around blogs - should be outdoors!
    Having a nice quiet day!
    Kathy

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  18. UnknownMarch 1, 2011 at 10:03 AM

    I see the ZOTE at the 99cent store all of the time, I love the vintage label too! Now I am going to try it! :):) Thanks!

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