One of my favorite every-day treats is bleached laundry. This little detail makes the beginning and ending of every day a little more pleasant.
The start of my day is special because I start with a nice warm shower after which, I step into a fluffy white towel that smells oh so clean and fresh. My day ends with the same simple, clean sent, as I crawl into my fresh-smelling bed.
Simple? Yes! I enjoy it so much and it requires ZERO extra effort on my part, which makes it an easy self-indulgence.
To set myself up for this little indulgence, I buy quality white sheets and towels. When I wash them, I use fabric softener and plenty of bleach.
I love the smell of my soft bleached sheets as I drift into sleep and I love that same smell when I’m stepping out of the shower. (It is a pleasant surprise to get a whiff of this when I pull on a white t-shirt for a lazy Sunday afternoon, too.)
GIFT IT!
Turn this every day indulgence into a “something other than ordinary” gift.
Start with a small laundry basket. You can find these at your local discount store, grocer store, or even dollar store. Add one to four fluffy white towels. Select one container each of detergent, bleach, and fabric softener to include in the “gift basket.” If you are out of these supplies at home, go ahead and use this opportunity to re-stock your supply – you’ll need it for gift preparation.
Once you get home with the purchased items, start your washing machine and pre-wash the towels for your “giftee”. Be sure to use the bleach and fabric softener. After the towels have been washed and dried, fold them promptly and place them in the basket along with the detergent, softener, and bleach. You’ll want to include a note with the gift to say something to let your “giftee” know that you washed new towels for them. “I’ve done your first load of laundry for you with my favorite clean smells. Here’s to a fresh new start in your fresh new home. Enjoy!”
This one would make an ideal house warming or wedding shower gift. The gift can be changed as you deem appropriate. Add washcloths, hand towels and bathmats, or give sheets instead of towels. Use flowery stationary with a matching envelope to write the note, or add a shopping list pad and write the note on it. Don’t wash the towels or include the related note. Add a gift card for the store at which you purchased the towels.
