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One of the best things about staying with my parents is the promise of soft, fluffy towels when I arrive. Compared to the rough, frequently damp variety I have at home, my mum’s towels feel like I'm being wrapped in clouds. When I ask her how she keeps her towels so fluffy, she replies, only… View moreOne of the best things about staying with my parents is the promise of soft, fluffy towels when I arrive. Compared to the rough, frequently damp variety I have at home, my mum’s towels feel like I'm being wrapped in clouds. When I ask her how she keeps her towels so fluffy, she replies, only half-joking, “I buy expensive towels.”
First, I read that the leading cause of stiff towels is often leftover detergent residue. However, while cutting back on detergent will prevent towels from growing scratchy, it may not revive the softness. Choosing a hot water cycle and washing loads of only towels are also recommended for maintaining fluff, but again may not be enough to bring it back from the dead.
Undeterred, I continued to scrounge around the internet, and eventually came across a few interesting tricks—using items that I already have lying around at home—that I decided to try. Not at all of them worked out, but here is what I discovered.
Add Baking Soda
What the internet says: Mix half a cup of baking soda along with a normal detergent dose for fluffier and cleaner towels. Baking soda also naturally eliminates musty and mildew smells that come from towels remaining damp for too long.
How it worked: The towel felt thicker and bouncier, but the threads were sharper and spikier—kind of like a buzz cut texture. Not entirely ideal.
Throw Tennis Balls in The Dryer
What the internet says: If you have a few clean, unused tennis balls lying around like I do, try throwing them in the dryer along with your towels. As the balls bounce around, they help remove lumps and increase softness.
How it worked: It didn’t. I noticed no difference in fluffiness from drying towels with tennis balls. My towels remained their same old scruffy selves.
Brush It Out
What the internet says: Use a hairbrush to brush your towel once it’s clean and dry, which will help break down any dried detergent residue and separate the threads from each other, making the towel softer to the touch.
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SUNDAY 12th JUNE 2022 10-2
Feiding Scout and Guide Hall, Manchester Street, Feilding
Come along on Saturday and drop off your donations to our garage sale - sorry no electrical or BBQ's
Then come along on Sunday and grab a bargain, along with a sausage sizzle and buy raffle tickets.
… View moreSUNDAY 12th JUNE 2022 10-2
Feiding Scout and Guide Hall, Manchester Street, Feilding
Come along on Saturday and drop off your donations to our garage sale - sorry no electrical or BBQ's
Then come along on Sunday and grab a bargain, along with a sausage sizzle and buy raffle tickets.
Pop into our mini craft market and support the following stallholders:
Craft n Create Cards
Get Knotted
Marton Earrings
Katz Art
mARTon JUNKtion
Daisy Designs
Little Tots
Squishy McDo
Mollys handmade natural soaps
Retired Stampin Up producs
NORWEX
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Every dollar counts towards that first home or retirement. Are you confident your KiwiSaver is performing or maybe like a lot of us you tend not to think about it!
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… View moreEvery dollar counts towards that first home or retirement. Are you confident your KiwiSaver is performing or maybe like a lot of us you tend not to think about it!
Get a FREE KiwiSaver health check and go in the draw to win up to $10,000* from our partners National Capital. It’s easy as!
Hate feeling obligated? You're not! The health check will let you know if there is a better KiwiSaver provider for you - it's up to you if you do anything about it. Why wait till you're 65, make sure your KiwiSaver is working for you now!
For delicious grass-raised beef New Zealand is the perfect combo. An ideal climate, lush pastures and innovative farming produces enough beef for Macca’s in New Zealand and around the world.
Our patties are 100% quality beef, and all that’s added is a dash of salt and pepper when cooked. We… View moreFor delicious grass-raised beef New Zealand is the perfect combo. An ideal climate, lush pastures and innovative farming produces enough beef for Macca’s in New Zealand and around the world.
Our patties are 100% quality beef, and all that’s added is a dash of salt and pepper when cooked. We partner with many Kiwi farmers who produce our beef, including those at the world-class Whangara Farms.
Kia ora Whānau!
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- 60 nights… View moreKia ora Whānau!
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WORKSHOP SUNDAY 5TH JUNE, 1PM-3PM AT 256 WICKSTEED STREET.
Join Sue Boyle and her Guides for a meditation, discussion and then during the second half of the session you will have the opportunity to connect with Sue's Guides who will explain their side of the story and what things look like … View moreWORKSHOP SUNDAY 5TH JUNE, 1PM-3PM AT 256 WICKSTEED STREET.
Join Sue Boyle and her Guides for a meditation, discussion and then during the second half of the session you will have the opportunity to connect with Sue's Guides who will explain their side of the story and what things look like from Spirit-side. You are welcome to ask questions of her Guides.
Sue is a trance channel from Upper Hutt and has been working on platforms around New Zealand and working with Spirit for 30 years.
Cost of event $20.
Call Carol 027 697 6308 if you are interested in attending or just turn up on the day.
MEETING SUNDAY 5TH JUNE 7PM AT 256 WICKSTEED STREET.
Sue Boyle from Upper Hutt will be our medium this Sunday evening. Sue is a very experienced trance channel and excellent medium.
She will also be holding a workshop at 1pm on Sunday. See details on our event post.
See you all on Sunday … View moreMEETING SUNDAY 5TH JUNE 7PM AT 256 WICKSTEED STREET.
Sue Boyle from Upper Hutt will be our medium this Sunday evening. Sue is a very experienced trance channel and excellent medium.
She will also be holding a workshop at 1pm on Sunday. See details on our event post.
See you all on Sunday evening. Stay for a cuppa and a chat following the meeting and take a ticket in our $1 raffle.
Enquiries call Carol 0276976308
is being held in the Whanganui Collegiate School - and is open to the public Wednesday 13th July to Friday 15th July - all welcome to come and view the display of knitwear.
A wee while back we asked you, our awesome Neighbourly members to share the ways you save money!
We received a truck load of great suggestions, tips and methods!
More importantly, we saw how it helped other Kiwis discover new ways to help their households cut down on costs and make things go… View moreA wee while back we asked you, our awesome Neighbourly members to share the ways you save money!
We received a truck load of great suggestions, tips and methods!
More importantly, we saw how it helped other Kiwis discover new ways to help their households cut down on costs and make things go further. It made us so happy to see neighbours supporting neighbours.
Read 10 of the tips that we saw you sharing!
You’ll never forget those important shopping items or appointments with these write-on boards made using Resene FX Write-on Wall Paint.
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Fa’afetai mo le agalelei fa’atua’oi literally translates to "thank you for your neighbourly kindness". We think that's a pretty special way to show your appreciation for a neighbour. Happy Samoan Language Week!
We're getting some amazing entries from gardeners obsessed with their indoor plants, and we're enjoying their stories too. There's still time to send us your entry for our Houseplant Hero 2022 competition. You could win some great prizes, and (of course) more houseplants!
Get 30% off the normal retail price of Resene wallpapers at your local Resene ColorShop until 20 June 2022.
Choose from thousands of wallpaper designs in the Resene Wallpaper Collection – everything from nature and geo inspired designs to textured and plain wallpapers – there really is … View moreGet 30% off the normal retail price of Resene wallpapers at your local Resene ColorShop until 20 June 2022.
Choose from thousands of wallpaper designs in the Resene Wallpaper Collection – everything from nature and geo inspired designs to textured and plain wallpapers – there really is something to suit all tastes!
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View the full collection at your local Resene ColorShop or get a taste of the latest wallpaper release and trends online.
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