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Homeschooling in Illinois
Oct. 9, 2008
Frugal Tip - Hang Dry
I had been wanting to hang my clothes out for a while, but never put up a clothesline. Well, my new house has a clothesline. And I have been putting it to good use. I must admit that my mom hangs up most of the clothes. But I do my share, and when she was in CA, I did it all by my self. I actually find it very relaxing. The younger kids can go out and get some fresh air, or they can stay in and I can get away from them for a few minutes. That's always nice.  They are either napping, or I put a video on to keep them in place and I make sure the older kids know to keep an ear out for them.
So here is me hanging up the diapers.
My mom was hanging over the front porch trying to take this picture. I don't have many laundry baskets, so I grabbed a bag instead. It worked well. I didn't have to keep bending over to pick up more laundry. If I do use a basket, I will pick up a bunch and drape them over my shoulder. I have a bag for clothespins, but when that was broke, I clipped a bunch on my shirt so I had easy access.
I have found that on windy days, the clothes come out nice and soft. But if there is no wind, they come out rather starchy. To remedy that, I throw the clothes in the dryer on air dry for a time. The kids don't mind having stiff clothes, so I don't bother doing that to theirs.
I always thought that I didn't have time to hang up clothes, but like I said, I do enjoy it. Especially when the sun is shining. And I enjoy thinking about all the money I am saving on Propane.  Now, if only there was a way to enjoy putting away the clothes.... yuck...
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