DIY Home "Projects"

Typically I'm not a Do-It-Yourself-er; I'd rather just buy it complete. But in the past year, I've been making more things myself instead of the ready, prepackaged stuff. I'm not talking about projects around the house, because my handiness creates more problems than solutions. But I am proud of my homemade, household creations like protein bars, granola bars, salsa, tomato sauce, yogurt, and reusable baby wipes. Most, if not all, were created in order to save money, but another big benefit is the healthy nature of doing it yourself -- I know all the ingredients that went into it, I controlled the processing, and there are no preservatives.

I've been reading more online about family cloth and homemade detergent, and the appeal for me is not so much of the natural green but more of the financial green. I do recognize there's a healthier aspect to family cloth and perhaps to homemade detergent, but saving money on toilet paper and commercial detergents speaks louder to me -- and don't read this as I'm giving up my TP, because I'm not quite ready for that yet! I wonder if most users of family cloth and homemade detergent do so for financial savings.


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Household Traditions' Powdered Dishwasher Detergent Review and Giveaway!

We've been scaling down on our household cleaners, trying to make sure we're cleaning with more healthy options. Dishwasher detergent is something I've been trying to find an effective solution for, and I've found that Household Traditions Powdered Dishwasher Detergent works wonderfully for us!

Household Traditions Powdered Dishwasher Detergent does not include chlorine, phosphates, fillers, or fragrances, yet packs a clean POW -- no spots, crusty food, or stains on our dishes or glasses! It actually seems to work better than the commercial product I was previously using -- dishes always came out clean, and detergent did not clump. Simply use one scoop (2 oz.) and expect clean dishes! My dishwasher's detergent container held a little less than one scoop, but a half a scoop would not properly clean for us. This non-toxic dishwasher detergent is also safe for septic tanks!

Household Traditions and Tropical Traditions hit another home run! I'm so impressed with the quality of all their products, and I know you'll be pleased too!

BUY IT!!
You can purchase Household Traditions Powdered Dishwasher Detergent (5lbs) for $32.00. (They often runs specials, which they advertise through their sales email; right now you can get it for $19.99.) If you're a new customer, you should also be able to receive a FREE copy of the book Virgin Coconut Oil, from the Referral program! Choose “Referred by a Friend” and enter User ID: 6608836 on their first online order, and the book will be automatically added to your order. If you need assistance, contact Customer Service.

WIN IT!!
Household Traditions is giving away their Powdered Dishwasher Detergent! This is open to U.S. To enter, you must Like Discovering the Me in Mommy on Facebook. This is required and must be done before the extra entries count! PLEASE leave your name and email address with your entry.

EXTRA ENTRIES!
You can do any of these things for an extra entry. Make sure to leave a separate comment for EACH thing you do along with you email address.

1- For ONE extra entry, Follow me via Google Friend Connect.

2- For ONE extra entry, Follow me on twitter and tweet about this giveaway.

3 - For ONE extra entry, Follow Tropical Traditions on Twitter.

4 - For ONE extra entry, Like Tropical Traditions on Facebook.

5 - For ONE extra entry, Enter any other active giveaways.

6 - For ONE extra entry, Subscribe to Tropical Traditions' Newsletter.

7 - For ONE extra entry, Subscribe to my blog via email.

8 - For ONE extra entry, Visit Household Traditions and tell me another product you'd like to try!

Contest ends at 10pm EST on Sunday, March 20, 2011 when I will draw a winner at random. PLEASE leave your email address in your entry. I will notify the winner, and s/he will have 36 hours to respond!


****This is not a paid post. The opinions are solely my own and may vary from others. Thank you to Tropical Traditions and Household Traditions who supplied the products for the review and giveaway!****