If you have delicate fabric that somehow becomes stained, try bleaching with the sun.

Cover the spot with basic table salt and lemon juice. Place in the sun for a few hours. Brush away salt, and wash how you normally would a delicate fabric. Not so sure that this will work on super tough stains like wine, but it works pretty well on yellow, and other light colored stains. If it works, of course you’ve just reduced your need for chemical laden stain removers. Yay!
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This came about because I have a new blog. My new blog is Slices of Green – you might want to check it out. In any case, I featured a cool mason jar solar light. Then my pal Julie, who by the way, has a great blog for families – Family Resource, left me a link about how to make your own solar mason jar light.

Now, I’ve seen stuff about making solar lights, but this is by far the best link ever. Easy instructions and great go-along photos. This project is perfect for you and the kiddos.
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