Wool Dryer Balls

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Wool dryer balls.  These things are really cool.  They safe money and energy.  They are also chemical free.  What could be the downside?  We enjoy making them but I must say it is comical to watch as you are rapping them and all of a sudden your fingers slip and it goes flying out of your hand.  The funny part is chasing to try and stop it before it completely unrolls and you have to start all over!  Which seems to happen a lot for me since I have clumsy hands.

Our wooly dryer balls are a great replacement for dryer sheets.  Unlike dryer sheets, our dryer balls do not contain any harmful chemicals.  They are great for softening your clothes and reducing dryer time.  Plus they can be fun to toss around.  Except when the dog thinks you are trying to play fetch and then you might have a fight on your hands.

Get a set to start making your laundry fluffy without all of the chemicals.  Maybe an extra set to play fetch or even juggle!

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DANGER - Soap Making

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Soap making.  The joys of soap making.  I enjoy making soap so much but it doesn’t go without it’s challenges.  When I first started my biggest fear was using lye.  We have all heard the horror stories.  So, I put on my goggles, mask, huge gloves and measure out the lye.  Ok, no explosion.  Second, I add it the water with my eyes focused and body tense.  Nothing.  I begin to stir….nothing.  I am feeling pretty good now since that was the scary part.  I feel as though I just conquered the dragon and now all that is left is the celebration.  I mix the lye mixture with oils and bring it to trace.  Now it is time to cook it out.  SPOILER ALERT.  Do not turn your back on the soap when it is cooking.  I stand and watch for a little bit and start to get bored.  I start to perform other tasks to get other products ready.  All of a sudden I see out of the corner of my eye, a soap volcano oozing out of the crockpot everywhere.  Of course, I had taken off my gloves and gear while performing my other tasks.  As I frantically try to get them back on to stop the lava overflow I of course drop them a couple of times.  I turn off the crockpot and grab a spoon.  My dragon battle was just starting.  I am stirring and flipping and trying to keep anything around from being ruined.  After all lye is dangerous or so we have all been warned.  Finally after a long, fierce battle the lava settles and now all that was left was the cleanup.  Out comes the vinegar!

Enchanting Origins: My Story

Enchanting Origins: My Story: Everyone has a story.   Some are more interesting then others.   I can’t say that mine is interesting but it has been full o...

My Story

Everyone has a story.  Some are more interesting then others.  I can’t say that mine is interesting but it has been full of twists!  I used to be a Project Manager in construction.  I spent lots of time on construction sites arguing with boys.  Yes, I said boys because if you have ever spent a long period of time on a construction site then you know they are boys.  Full of pranks and silliness.  Our economy took such a hit that so many of us were left looking for different jobs and careers.  Coupled with that and health reasons I took some time off to be with my family.  Just so you know when you cut your income in half things change a little.  So, I was on a mission to do things better and cheaper for my family.  I started making laundry soap.  Yes, I said laundry soap.  It may sound silly but it sure helped with allergies and it was a cheaper alternative.  I was so excited I couldn’t stop bragging about it.  As you can guess, not everyone was as excited about laundry soap as I was.  Next came personal care products.  No more expensive creams, scrubs, etc.  I started making them all and trying to find better ways.  The deeper I got the more I loved the challenge and satisfaction.  Then the fateful day came that my husband always tells everyone about.  The day he came home from work and I sat him down to let him know I would not be returning to the workforce.  The good man that he is, took a deep breath after his heart began to beat again, and said ok.  As I continued making more products the interest peaked in my family and friends.  Thanks mostly to a very supportive sister that would kick me in the pants anytime I tried to back out.  Before I knew it Enchanting Origins was born.  I know it all sounds glamorous but I am here to tell you it was more hard work and chaos than glamor.  There are days I left the kitchen looking like I was rolled around in powder and splashed with oil.  Lots of oil.  I looked like bride of Frankenstein on a good day.  If only the guys from the site could see me now?  They would have a field day.

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Enchanting Origins: Natural Cleaning Products

Enchanting Origins: Natural Cleaning Products: Natural Cleaning Products  Are you tired of worrying about all the chemicals you bring into your house everyda...

Natural Cleaning Products

Natural Cleaning Products

 Are you tired of worrying about all the chemicals you bring into your house everyday just to clean?   I know I have been worried about this for a while.   Especially as the kids become teenagers I have to wonder if the chemicals were what made them teenagers! EEK! 

We have been working with our own handmade cleaning products for a while.  In our house we use homemade laundry soap, dishwasher soap, dryer balls, cleaning solutions, window cleaners and weed killer.  Pretty much anything you need we make at home.  The kids sometimes feel like they are living in an apothecary. 

Some of these products are easy to make some take a little more time.  I have found that these products end up being well worth the time.  Our family has a lot of experience with skin allergies.  We have tried many products over the years and I am now finally happy with our concoctions.  I feel better knowing the products our family is using are safe and effective.  So, we are expanding our beauty line to include a home cleaning division.    These products will now be available to you and your family.  The following are just a few of our first cleaning products available.

 Natural Laundry Soap

Our laundry soap is a natural, laundry soap with no fragrances, dyes or harmful chemicals.  The clothes come out smelling fresh and ready to go.  I like to use a vinegar rinse instead of fabric softener.  Just a splash will do!

  

Wooly Dryer Balls

Our wooly dryer balls are a great replacement for dryer sheets.  Unlike dryer sheets, our dryer balls do not contain any harmful chemicals.  They are great for softening your clothes and reducing dryer time.  Plus they can be fun to toss around.  Except when the dog thinks you are trying to play fetch and then you might have a fight on your hands.

Natural Dishwasher Soap

Our dishwasher soap is a natural dishwasher soap that works hard cleaning your dishes but is still safe for your family.  I like to know the utensils that go into our mouths aren’t full of chemicals.  No one wants to be radioactive.  Just add vinegar to your rinse cup instead of the expensive rinse agents.  Sparkly, clean dishes!

Order Your Natural Cleaning Products Now!

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Enchanting Origins: Free for Spring

Enchanting Origins: Free for Spring: Free for Spring... Receive a FREE 2 ounce jar of our Frosting on the Cake Body Scrub with your order. Don't miss this opportunity to try ...