Conversation time: I need to talk about dirty dishes.
I’ve been getting along just fine for the past half-dozen years doing the hand washing thaaang. Now that we’re in our new place though, I’ve been reintroduced to the water gulping, electricity sucking monster that is the dishwasher. I had one in the past, but for the life of me I can’t really remember actually using it (although at the time we didn’t have dirty dish mass-producing children yet, so that’s probably why). Being the Frugal McDougal that I am, I’m really struggling with the whole hand washing vs. dishwasher thing.
Now I’ll admit, I haven’t yet googled the heck out of the issue (like I usually do), I figured someone out there in the vast world of interwebs who reads my posts might have some good, relevant information taking up brainspace in their noggin that they’d be willing to share.
So I’m reaching out to you, my wonderful, amazing, beautiful, amazing, smart, funny, amazing readers:
What do you think of hand washing dishes vs. tossing them in the dishwasher?
Is one option greener/cleaner/more economical than the other? What’s your personal dish washing preference?
Breakfasts: quick oats, eggs & toast, fresh fruit, homemade yogurt
Lunches: peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, grilled cheese sandwiches, pasta with olive oil & parmesan, leftovers, fruits and veggies
Snacks: fruits and veggies, pretzels, yogurt & fruit, applesauce, popcorn
Dinner:
- impromptu dinner at a friend’s house (originally rice & veggie soup with salad was on the menu, but our homeschool powwow ran gloriously longer than expected!)
- family pizza outing to Colony Grill
- crustless broccoli cheddar quiche
- spinach and banana “monster milkshakes”
- crusty bread
- Homemade General Tso’s Chicken
- vegetable fried brown rice
- poached eggs on toast
- salad
- Father’s Day Cookout (?)
Ginger(ly) Homemaking 