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!