Essence de Lavande Laundry Powder

All measures by weight (scale).

1 pound, very dry, grated cold process soap
8 oz. washing soda (not baking soda)
8 oz. borax
lavender essential oil - 1/2 oz.
(I prefer lavender, but you can also use eucalyptus, or a blend.)

Mix dry ingredients in large bowl with gloved hand.
Add essential oil by sprinkling on top. Mix again
and dispense into containers. Ball Jars work well if you are giving these as gifts. Tie off with raffia at lid and attach a handmade tag with these instructions:

For light loads, use 2 tablespoons; for sheets or heavy laundry, use 1/4 cup.

Include a wooden scoop, to complete the package.

Easy Sunny Citrus Counter Cleaner

Nothing will brighten your home more quickly than the fresh scent of citrus peel oils.

Do not use on finished wood.

7 oz. distilled white vinegar

1 oz. Perfumer's Alcohol

1 teaspoon polysorbate 20

20-30 drops lemon, lime, tangerine, grapefruit or sweet orange essential oils, or a combination

Essence de Lavande Laundry Softener

All measures by volume (measuring cup).

Phase A:

32 oz. white vinegar
32 oz. baking soda
64 oz. distilled or purified water

Phase B: (optional)

1/2 oz. essential oil.
(I use either eucalyptus or lavender,
to go with the laundry powder.)

Mix the baking soda into the vinegar over a sink
or other contained area, in a large glass or plastic jar. The two materials, when mixed together, will cause a "fizzing" reaction. Add water and essential oil
and stir again. As gifts, dispense into plastic bottles and label with the
following directions:

Use 1/4 cup per load. Add in rinse cycle.