We think that one of the neat things about soapnuts is that they allow the scent of your laundry to be totally customizable! As Jules and Joanne demonstrated so well in the video, you can add your favorite scent directly on the cotton wash bag before you toss it in the wash. Here's another hint: If you prefer a stronger scent, add a few drops of essential oil to a scrap piece of fabric and toss it in the dryer with your clean laundry. (We use a bright red bandanna left over from a pirate birthday party -- SO easy to find later!)

What a great question, Jeanne! The EASIEST way to tell if your soapnuts are used up is to take them out of the bag while they're still wet from a wash, and squeeze them a little. If you see a honey-like liquid "oozing" out of them, you know they're still good for another use.

Jules, we couldn't have been more thrilled to have been chosen as a Daily Grommet! What a fabulous experience! Sincere thanks to you and Joanne, and your wonderful team, for allowing us to be a small part of the phenomenal community you guys are building.