The Value of Dirty Socks: Loving Your Laundry
Kathy Harrison
November 18, 2015
There is something lovely about taking control of this one small part of my life. I actually enjoy doing laundry!
Laundry/Hand Washing
5 Skills Your Grandparents Had – And You Should, Too
Sarah Nussbaum
September 11, 2015
Some will save you money, some are eco-friendly, some are healthier for you, and almost all wll come in very handy during an emergency or power outage. Here are a few simple ways to start doing something with your own two hands, today.
6 Small Ways to Simplify – and Enjoy It
Sarah Nussbaum
August 5, 2015
These days, who isn’t looking for a little more “simple” in their life? I know I am. But sometimes knowing where to start
Thrifty Laundry Soap Recipe (From a Mother of 7)
Kathy Harrison
February 20, 2015
As a mother of seven, laundry has always been a huge job. I swear the hamper has not been empty for more than five minutes in the past forty years. Some years ago I began making my own laundry detergent. It really only takes a few minutes of hands-on time and I see no difference in the quality of the finished product.
Where in the World is Lehman’s Own Laundry Hand Washer with Wringer?
Karen Johnson
October 3, 2014
Something as simple as our Laundry Hand Washer can make a big difference in the life of others. See how an overseas orphanage is using it.
Laundry Day Gets Different When Resources Are At Stake
Glynis DeYong
May 9, 2014
Our life isn’t about having all the modern conveniences, bells and whistles. It’s about doing things in a way that is thoughtful while caring for and conserving our resources.
Grandma’s Pegs Make Laundry Day A Little Greener
jsmith
February 7, 2014
You may be miles away from a farm, but with these eco-friendly clothespins, you can help make a difference, one that both farmers and the environment will appreciate.
Hand Laundry: Diaper How-To (Easier Than You Think)
Karen Johnson
December 2, 2013
Recently, Maegan Sonksen, who writes the The Bee Hive Buzz blog, waded right in with some of our laundry products and her baby’s cloth diapers. See how she does laundry by hand–by choice–for her family.
A Green Solution to Drying Clothes
BeeSmith
April 10, 2008
New writer Bee Smith is determined to live simply on her homestead in Ireland. But how is she supposed to get her clothes dry in the heavy, humid Irish air? She’s overjoyed to discover an Amish-made solution.
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