It’s that time of year again when I have to turn to drying my laundry indoors. Gone are the summer days where I could just hang a load out on the clothesline and have it be dry in a few hours. Nope, the slow method is the way to dry for the duration of winter… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Frugal Living
Baby Shampoo Was Hot in 1973 – And Still Is Today!
This ad for Johnson’s Baby Shampoo is from 1973, a curious time when baby products (shampoo, lotion, powder) were highly touted for women. Gentle “no more tears” formula promised a soft, full, lively look for your hair. I never used baby shampoo in 1973, as my hair was much too thick and oily for it… Read more »
The September/Labor Day/FiOS Transition
All of a sudden it’s Labor Day. And September 1st. Two momentous days rolled up into one. Just the very word, September, carries with it new beginnings as well as a weightier tome. And what could be a more onerous name for a holiday as ‘Labor Day’? It’s a signal that more serious days are… Read more »
Summertime, and the Laundry is Easy
We’ve finally hit a patch of hot weather here in Seattle, which is right in keeping with the old local adage that summertime starts July 5th. I look forward to this kind of weather all year; the interminable dark damp gray days 9 months of the year make it seem magical in comparison. Since I’m… Read more »
Curbing Climate Change One Laundry Load at a Time
There’s been a lot of talk about climate change ever since the White House released its report, The National Climate Assessment. To me it seems a bit overwhelming, with all the talking heads pointing fingers, blaming others and debating endlessly. What I’d like to see more of is how we can help the planet as… Read more »
Easy Homemade All-Natural Unscented Deodorant
On my quest for making and using more natural and chemical-free products, I developed a great recipe for an all-natural, unscented deodorant. I have been veering away from using paraben and aluminum laden commercial deodorants for quite a while now. But it was getting harder and harder to find deodorants that fit the bill. Even… Read more »
I'm Marilyn, and I'm obsessed with vintage clothing, thrift stores, clotheslines, and Chanel. Welcome to my down-to-earth world!