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A short while ago Donna left a comment asking about tips to get the family grocery bill down. Making your own laundry soap is a great way to save a lot of money!

The recipe we’ve been using is very simple:

1 cup Lux flakes or 1 bar grated Sunlight soap 1/2 cup borax 1/2 cup washing soda 10 litres [...]