Daydreaming while waiting impatiently!

[flowerbug]

I bought a white and black dress with minor stains on the white. I was pretty sure I could get them out. I pretreated, stripped and handwashed. O.m.g., the filth in that dress was incredible all the used-to-be-white grunge came out without any special treatments. I'm not a fan of white and black but I like the cut of the dress so I plan to dye it. It needs a couple minor repairs too. $8

I might enter it in the "recycled garment" class of the county fair. I regret not taking a before photo!

Lots of fabric items end up in thrift stores for laundry fails. I scored my bath towels for cheap because they had fabric softener residue on them. They were scratchy and non-absorbent. I knew what was wrong, bought them, stripped them, and I have fluffy lux bath towels in my favorite color for cheap

stripped them how?

and actually if you have any ideas on how to get fabric softener or other stinks out of fabrics that would be great to hear too. we've tried a lot of things, but perhaps we've missed something you know of... (starting another thread would probably be good too?...)

 

[tortoise]

stripped them how?

and actually if you have any ideas on how to get fabric softener or other stinks out of fabrics that would be great to hear too. we've tried a lot of things, but perhaps we've missed something you know of... (starting another thread would probably be good too?...)

How exactly depends on your water and washing machine. Look up Fluff Love Science- its about washing cloth diapers.

I use combinations and/or series of washing soda, powder laundry detergent, odormute enzyme powder, ironout (whites only), borax and/or calgon laundry water softener. And a final bleach for whites.

This particular dress I pretreated with diluted dish detergent spray, then soaked in 1/2 cup washing soda + 1/2 cup laundry detergent in 1 gallon hot water. Then hand washed 4x in warm water, then machine wash because I didnt want to rinse and wring.

If you want to play, try stripping a clean white sheet that was previously washed in a machine. Spoiler: washing machines do a terrible job of washing.

 

[tortoise]

Buddy is doing great with his kennel! Still working on sit at doorways. He started riding in the car with a seat belt - that is hard for him! He also had a little time loose in my house today. He still has a long ways to go, but things are looking hopeful.

Canned 4 quarts apple butter. DS15 did most of the work.

DS15 made meatloaf. 1 for supper, 3 in the freezer. Thanks @Country homesteader for inspiration!

I made a document for 4-H and passed it on to people who will make decisions about it. Organized a big pile of papers into a binder.

Grocery shopped at ALDI. Got my normal stuff and a couple extra to buffer winter food prices.

DH got major bad news at work. Lots of uncertainty there.

DS15 had a good day. He was rather talkative too.

 

[flowerbug]

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DH got major bad news at work. Lots of uncertainty there.

arg!

 

[frustratedearthmother]

Hope things aren't uncertain for long with DH's work situation. Sending best wishes!

 

[tortoise]

DS15 is suspended from school, so I haven't been free to do my usual routine. This is a few days combined

• Stain/finish bathroom cabinets, door, trim
• Paint bathroom shelves (in progress, its a bit too humid for good painting/drying)
• Harvest and dehydrate basil
• Starting a business, I've been busy with legal stuff, web presence, etc. I hoped to get it done this week, but DS15...
• Boi got his big button set. He is starting over - he knows the words but doesn't know which button is which. He has 16 buttons - double his old soundboard.
• Chickens are eating tons of apples - as long as I chop them into slaw They're getting quite tame

 

[Trying2keepitReal]

Sorry to hear about the suspension, hopefully it isn't too long and things are able to get back on track

 

[tortoise]

Sorry to hear about the suspension, hopefully it isn't too long and things are able to get back on track

It's minimum 5 days. Possibly longer. :/

I haven't slept much since he was suspended on Thursday. He requires as much supervision as an infant, so I can't do anything productive during the day. I had been staying up late or all night to get *%(@ done. My body informed me this morning that it was not okay. Thankfully DH has half days of work today and tomorrow so I can rest.

• I bought more chicks. 5 lavender orpingtons (straight run) because I just love the breed now, and a pair of wheaten seramas
• Still going on setting up the business.
• Still painting my bathroom shelves. I had to turn the AC on today because the paint has been so slow to dry. It was supposed to be a one-day project...
• Baked oatmeal cookies for kids' breakfasts

 

[tortoise]

I have been busy today, but not much to show for it.

• I signed up as a 4-H club co-leader. I met with the other leader today to schedule and plan meetings.
• I picked up forms for making 4-H record books for the whole club.
• I submitted newsletter information for 4-H Houseplant Project.
• I built more pages of the 4-H houseplant project website.
• Signed up to lead two 4-H discovery day classes. One in Nov on making dog toys, and one in Feb on calligraphy/hand lettering. I need to practice instructing and collect supplies.
• I completed formatting/layout of 4-H dog training instructions. (now I have to edit and layout many documents...)
• I am an AKC Canine Good Citizen evaluator now. That one feels good, can't wait to get my testing kit!
• Business insurance obtained! Starts 10/1. I have work to do to get ready for that!
• I'm still working on my Fear Free shelter course. It's really good content but boring because I know most of it. I just need to get it done.
• Started AKC FIT dog instructor training. I want to teach dog fitness classes in winter. We all need it!

In other words, my house is a mess and I have no idea what's for supper.

 

[Trying2keepitReal]

Hopefully supper was good, night like those we thaw and eat something from the freezer or some sort of make and bake your own (pizza, taco, pasta, etc)