Woman's World Magazine

We were contacted by Woman's World Magazine to be in their May 2012 issue- to offer a great discount on our Cottage & Castle Natural Household Cleaner! BUT......it has been delayed because we needed a higher resolution picture. Hopefully the problem has been solved.

SO you can look for our Cottage & Castle Natural Household Cleaner in the August 6th issue, on news stands July 30th and subscribers copy starting about July 16th.

This is an extraordinary opportunity to our small women's biz, and we hope lots of readers take advance of the discount coupon at a great saving to try our Eco-friendly household cleaner!

Woman's World Magazine info:

-Over 24,000 followers on Facebook here
-The magazine can be found in almost every grocery store, book store, or news stand.
-This magazine has a broad interest with millions following it loaded with health articles to decorating, cooking, etc...

Again look for us in the AUGUST 6th issue, on new stands JULY 30th, and subscribers copy going out about JULY 16th...AND if you do see it....Please drop me a line!

Just a reminder...

Overload of suds from a dishwasher!

This was my daughter's "suds overload" today.... 

SO this is just a gentle reminder that although us "grown ups" know NEVER (ever)  use dishwashing soap as replacement for "dishwasher" soap--those with helpful young little ones (trying to help and surprise Mommy by cleaning up)...our children, grand children, etc. are NEVER too young to learn this (smile). 

I'd say my daughter's floor is going to look mighty shiny clean after this clean up!

Oh my! See the little foot upper left hand corner? Yep, that's a tissue to do the clean up job! Ohhhhh to be 10 years old again!

Helping our branches grow story...

Whispering Willow Natural Laundry Soap. Natural ingredients, HE friendly, NO fabric softener needed (ever). All temperatures- AND now we can also say it's a great pre-soak too!

  

Recently I was contacted by Amity Hook-Sopko, Editor Green Child Magazine, and was asked if we'd be interested in a review of our Natural Laundry Soap (Whispering Willow Natural Laundry Soap), and also participate in a giveaway of one of our Natural Laundry Soaps here. (Hurry to enter- entering will close 2/24/12!)

 Soon a package was sent to Amity with all kinds of Under the Willow goodies for her to try. THEN came the nail biting part- waiting to hear her thoughts/comments.

It didn't take long until she posted some comments on Facebook. I cut/paste the entry right from Amity's Facebook page. 

Here's what she said, posted on Facebook:

Amity Hook-Sopko ‎Carrie Garvin - yesterday on the way home from school, my little one's nose started bleeding. By the time I could pass napkins back, his sleeves were already covered. I rolled them up so he didn't have to look at it, but then realized last night at bath time that we had dried up blood, and I've never been able to get blood out of clothes. I soaked them overnight in the washer with your lavender detergent, and this morning, I can't find where the stains were. I think you just made me good at stain removal - LOL!

Don't miss out on learning more about Green Child Magazine and more!

Green Child Magazine on Facebook here.

Green Gifts Guide here.

Fun way to do wash this holiday!

Look who I found hugging our newest scented natural laundry soap....

Under the Willow, LLC 

Is there a fun way to do wash? Yes! We've had many people comment that the "fragrances" of our Whispering Willow Laundry Soaps actually make this chore--a little bit less of a chore!

Our newest fragrance for this holiday season and right through the winter season is:

Mistletoe Mountain

(Whispering Willow Natural Laundry Soap)

Scent decription: Crisp apples, balsam & pine

Offered at an introductory price: 

12.95 reg. 14.85

2 for 25.00

Refill option: 10.95 

(Already have a container? This is a great option for you!)

Product Description:

-1.28 lb. (581g)

-All temperatures

-He friendly

-NO fabric softener needed. Ever.

-Scoop included

-One scoop for medium load, two for larger loads

-All natural, NO detergents, NO chemicals

-Little or NO suds (Not a detergent with foaming additives!)

-Natural laundry soap tucked inside a muslin bag

-Refill option- Natural laundry soap tucked inside a plain jane bag with instructions

Please visit our shop Under the Willow, LLC for shopping!

Don't forget to wash your dog toys!

Dog toys need to be washed too!

So easy to forget, but dog toys needed to be washed, just like their bedding, etc. 


Easy tips:
-Use a laundry netting bag to keep all toys together
-Don't ever use any fabric softener
-Hang dry
-Make sure all tears, etc. are sewn before washing
-Any temperature will do! Just get those toys washed!


LOVE to hang dry- weather permitting!

Our lab Bella is checking out the "goods". I think she approves of a clean wash!

A night on the water....

And don't forget to enter a giveaway of Whispering Willow Laundry Soap or Cottage & Castle Natural Household Cleaner! Go here: Raising Our Own

We have a winner (s)!

A little something to put under the tree for yourself!

Thank you to Monica with Soapsudations and Tabitha with Kludingbear for entering the Under the Willow giveaway! Please send me your address so I can get your giveaway gift mailed.

I appreciate that each of you took the time to comment and enter AND since there were only two of you who entered- I am happy to send both of you a giveaway gift!

I hope you enjoy your goodies. Happy Holidays!

Simply Natural...

Whispering Willow Natural Laundry Soap

Under the Willow, LLC has been making soap for over twenty years, so it was a natural progression to add a Natural Laundry Soap to our list of Earth-Friendly & Natural products.

When Whispering Willow Natural Laundry Soap was in development we wanted a "soap" NOT a "detergent"- we wanted a packaging that would NOT fill our landfills- AND we wanted a natural laundry soap that really worked- AND would never need fabric softener...

-All temperatures
-HE Friendly
-Re-useable muslin bag
-NO fabric softener needed. Ever.
-Created with natural ingredients

Please visit our online shop at: http://underthewillowshop.com

And you still have time to win some Whispering Willow Natural Laundry Soap OR  Cottage & Castle Natural Household Cleaner- by entering a Giveaway on Teresa's blog Raising Our Own.

Holiday Giveaway!

Holiday Giveaway!
This giveaway ends December 5th!
 Shipped out December 6th!

You will receive:

- 1 beautiful handmade fabric decorative toile gift bag
FILLED WITH:

Samples of everything Under the Willow: Cambridge Rum Soap, Chesapeake Beer Soaps (Honey & Ale No.1, Berries & Porter No.2, Oaten & Stout No.3, and Pumpkin & Lager No.4), Whispering Willow Natural Laundry Soap, and Cottage & Castle Natural Household Cleaner. (If you'd like-check our site here for product info)

Giveaway samples are a perfect size for stocking stuffers!

Here's what you need to do to enter- Easy!

Post a comment here (mandatory) on any of our Cleaning Room post entries.

What to enter more giveaways? Go here at Someday Crafts blog who has posted a Giveaway Directory.

And check out this great stocking giveaway from Tickin' & Toile
at: http://tickingandtoile.blogspot.com/

GOOD LUCK! AND HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

Let's talk lint and saving money!

Does your dryer lint tray look like this?

If not you'll be surprised the "why" it should!

Let's talk lint! Here are some handy tips not only to SAVE you money, but will keep your dryer working more efficiently.

AND who's not about saving money today?

NOTE: The dryer lint tray pictured is my own. It's over 2 years old, and still looks new.

Try this test:

1. Remove your dryer lint tray.
2. Can you see through it?
3. Is it coated with a sticky film?
4. Do you clean it EVERY time you dry a load of clothes, etc.?

It's amazing how many people don't realize such a simple task can save money- and lots of it!

Problem: Can't see through the lint tray- even though you've cleaned it?

If you can't see through your lint tray- even after you've cleaned the lint off- it's "over loaded" with fabric softener gunk.

Solution: Using a natural laundry soap that states NO fabric softener needed will help eliminate this "over load" of fabric softener gunk. Fabric softener ingredients do soften clothing, blankets, towels, etc.. but also leave a "coating" on everything. In time this coating not only remains on everything you dry, but builds up a sticky coating on your dryer lint tray.

Not cleaning your lint tray after every dryer use?

Think again! Every time you leave lint in your dryer lint tray, your dryer has to work harder- which costs you money! Sometimes I pause the dryer and clean out the lint tray several times- if needed. Simple. Easy. Saves money.

Under the Willow, LLC sells Whispering Willow Natural Laundry Soap- All temperatures, NO fabric softener needed, HE friendly. Scents: Cambridge Rum or Lavender Grace.

What to make your own laundry soap? It may be easier than you think. There are lots of recipes out there, but I think this one from DIY is the easiest I've seen for any beginner. Give it a try- and if you do-let me know!

Little things that make me happy...

Soap dish above is called the "Magic Magic Soap Dish"

This little thing makes me happy...

I found this handy "stick to the wall" soap dish at Lowes Home Improvement Store here. For under 5 - I may just purchase enough for everyone in the family! I'm thinking even stocking stuffers!

It claims to hold 8 lbs.- WHAT? Who would ever need 8 lbs. of soap on a soap dish? Never less, it was easy to install, easy to clean (just pull out from wall), and holds a nice size soap bar nicely.

So, it keeps the soap dry in-between uses, very inexpensive, and it works well when applied on the shower wall!

Dry soap in-between showers = less money spent on soaps!

So, what "little things" make you happy? I hope you share! Thank you for visiting.

Disclosure: I am not paid by Lowe's for this advertising- this is purely my opinion, and love of shopping for home improvements, etc. to make life easier.