Making your own basic supplies, like laundry detergent, oatmeal packets, and toothpaste can help save you money and teach you skills
By Trent Hamm
"What kind of weirdo makes their own toothpaste?"
Yes, that quote in the title came from a reader who apparently stumbled upon the site in the last week for the first time and felt the desire to write to me expressing his feelings that no one in their right mind would do some of the things I’ve suggested on here over the years, from making your own oatmeal packets to making your own laundry detergent. On the other hand, I find a ton of value in attempting to make my own versions of basic supplies like laundry detergent and oatmeal packets and, well, toothpaste. Here are some reasons why...[continued]
