For The Love of Laundry

Hello Dear Reader

I am writing this post on the heels of my last update to tell you about Laundry detergent.

You probably don't know this about me but I have handled the family's laundry since I was a preteen (still hate folding it though). So I was pretty excited to be asked by Bzzagent to talk about Tide purclean. They sent me five one-load packets to try out, and I excitedly obliged. 

What it is: Tide's latest step towards a more sustainable way to wash your clothes without compromising on clean. It has also earned a USDA biobased certification for Proctor & Gamble's focus on renewable energy and production at a zero manufacturing waste to landfill factory (Energy to run the factory is made up of steam and wind power).

I immediately carried on with life as usual and let the hamper pile up, until my next day off. Holding the packet in my hand I thought this surely couldn't be a full load, but there it was written on the packet. Once I cut open the packet, I smelled a very pretty lavender scent. I will admit, I've had trouble with strong scents in the past but once my first load of light colours was dryer ready the smell was light and lingering. Soap also remained in a little tuft on the edge of my washing machine door (I use an energy efficient front loader) which meant that little sachet could handle a much bigger load. A little indeed went a long way.


Next load in were my darks. I had so many pieces to wash including some thick sweaters (hello winter!), several pairs of jeans, and the last minute addition of my ultra plush bathrobe (coffee spills!). Nothing looked faded and everything smelled fresh for the next week. Again, a small packet was all I needed for everything. Some of the sweaters I haven't worn yet still smell like the detergent (washed all this in early November). 

I ended purchasing the bottle and can't wait to get through the rest of the detergent I've got now. 

Playing Catch-Up

Hello,

I want to start this post by calling myself out. It's been a goal of mine to keep this blog updated, and I fell very short on that. My solution is to use a new habit-forming app called Habitica.

Habitica is at its' core a habit tracker that allows you to plug in your dailies, to-dos and habits. What sets it apart is that it looks and feels like an RPG (. Each task completed earns you experience points while each left undone will harm your cute little avatar. I'm trying to make sure lil'Jess stays safe and happy while also keeping me focused on my goals, no matter how big or small.

Has it been working so far? Yes, Habitica has helped me make sure I stay hydrated, fit, and fresh. Plus it's free, available on both Android and iOS, and features a party system where you and your friends can keep each other accountable. Go check them out if you're in the market for a habit tracker.

As for other news, I just finished volunteering at a comic convention. As always it was an amazing experience, but I fell behind on life's responsibilities in the mix of Halloween parties and con responsibilities. I figured while I wait for my first load of laundry I would get back on my habit horse and get something up again.

Thanks for checking in.

Jessica