Line drying clothes in winter is doable! If you're having a hard time, here are few simple tricks to make the process run smoother and more enjoyable. Trust me, I've tried these tricks! Line Drying Clothes In Winter Is Possible! I’ve been line drying clothes all year round, even during winter. I’ve found the method of freeze-drying really works for me. And, I simply love the idea of energy savings, the way we are reducing the effect on the Earth, and how our clothes smell great without the overwhelming smell of commercial fabric conditioner. I have to say I totally enjoy line drying clothes in winter, feeling the warmth of the sun and the tender breeze as I smooth clasp towels, tees, pants, and more. It’s mother nature’s job to dry and freshen up our clothes here in my homestead. How about letting her into yours, too?   1. Prepare Your Favorite Hot Winter Drinks image via Port And Fin Before getting started, it is best to have something hot to warm you up. Here are some winter drinks for you to choose from, or simple hot tea or coffee will do.   2. Work Faster One bed sheet or blanket is sufficient to freeze my hands so it's best to wear mitts or gloves, pull it outside, and toss it over the railing. If you're line drying, make sure to gather supplies, such as clothespins and baskets before getting started, and if you can carry all at one time, the better. This will save you time from being outside in freezing weather.   3. Hang Shirts By The Hemline Use clothespins to hang shirts by the hemline, rather than by the shoulders. This avoids unusual bunching in the shoulders, which can become a pain to get rid of when the shirt has dried up.   Get the family together for these fun Christmas games! https://t.co/qLMmoRnKwk pic.twitter.com/FmaUs1k26r — Homesteading (@HomesteadingUSA) December 8, 2016 4. Avoid Crowding Your Lines If you’re like me and just want to get the laundry done as fast as possible, and maybe, sometimes you do larger loads than you have room to hang it on. Fight the temptation and give your clothing room enough on the lines. Crowding can result in wrinkles and longer drying times, as well as weigh down the line, which could make your clothes drag to the ground.   5. Freshen Between Washings If you have clothes that have been worn but aren't precisely dirty, just go ahead and hang it out on the line, and let it air out. For more freshening power, make an all-natural linen spray, spray some on, and let it dry. Double energy savings! How cool is that?   6. Bring It Inside Or Let It Stay Outside Bring it inside by the end of the day or let it stay outside all night. These all depend on the thickness or size for your laundry and if you have spun it thoroughly or not. Check it and if you think it already feels lighter, you're done. Allow it to warm up a bit and fold.   7. Don't Forget To Smile Don't forget to smile! I truly believe a smile will lighten up the load. There was one winter that I had my grandkids around and I let them help me during the line drying process. It was more fun than I imagined. Do it too, because you just turned yourself into a certified homesteader.   Want to see how to line drying cloth diapers inside in winter? Check out this video from MsDanaRyan: A major part of homesteading is self-sufficiency, and one can never be self-sufficient if you are always relying on the latest technology. As a homesteader, I really find line drying enjoyable, easy, and absolutely effective. Thus, it's a method I am fond of no matter what the season is. I hope these tips help make laundry day this winter season a little simpler. Enjoy washing! Did you find these line drying tips helpful? Will your try line drying clothes in winter? Let us know how it went in the comments section below. Up Next: Livestock and Barn Winter Tips | Homesteading Guide!   Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, and Twitter!   Editor’s Note – This post was originally published on December 2016 and has been updated for quality and relevancy. 

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There are certain moments and milestones in life that hit harder than others. There are the biggies, of course—graduations, weddings, births, etc.—but there are also the smaller-but-still-significant ones that mark a major shift in life, when you officially cross a threshold into a whole new stage in your life's journey.A mom captured one of those moments on video as her teen son opened his first paycheck from his job at McDonald's. The video shared on Reddit shows a teen in a McDonald's hat sitting in the passenger seat of a car opening an envelope that contained his paycheck. His mom said it should be "200-and something" dollars, and after a hilariously long struggle to open the envelope (these Gen Zers have never snail mailed, no judgment), he looks over the check stub to get the full picture. "That's $283," he says in astonishment. To his credit, he asks "After tax, what's that?" not realizing that the amount of the check is the after-tax take home amount. His smile and laughter says it all.Watch: from MadeMeSmile "Let's take it to the bank, then!" Heck yeah, kid. People are remembering with fondness their own first paychecksMany viral videos of first paycheck reveals include complaints about how much is taken out it in taxes, so it's refreshing to see this young man's joy at his after-tax pay. It was a beautiful moment to capture on film, as most of us remember that feeling of empowerment that came with our own first real paychecks. People in the comments are feeling the nostalgia:"I remember that feeling - pretty sweet to see money you earned yourself. Feels good earning your own cash.""God that first paycheck felt so unreal. I will never forget you ace hardware.""I remember my first paycheck was for like $300 after two weeks of being a counselor and I felt RICH. I immediately spent it all on a guitar that I still have 20 years later.""I remember mine - from my first proper job. £64.29 in a little brown packet with holes in it to see the cash inside. 1980. ?""My first “paycheck” was like $65, I was so proud. I took my mom to pizzeria to treat her and she was very very touched.""Man… I remember my first paycheck… 23 years ago now. For two weeks of what limited hours I could work being 14 years old… that baby was $96.19! HO-LY smokes was I on cloud 9. Cashed it right there at work and bought myself a bag of Skittles. It was a good day."via GIPHYAh, to be young and unencumbered by adult expensesPart of what makes this endearing is the innocence of it. As a teen, he's not worried about affording a mortgage or groceries or diapers or retirement savings. His elation over making $283 is adorable because he's just starting down the path of adulthood. Soon enough, that paycheck will seem small, but he's not there yet. When you're a kid, money is kind of an abstract concept. Maybe you get a small allowance or get paid a few bucks for odd jobs, and opening a birthday card with some cash in it is exciting. It's not until you're fully into the working world for a while that the regular flow of money and what it means for your life really sinks in. And it's not until you're a fully independent adult that you really grasp how relative your feelings about your paycheck can be. There's a big difference between being a 16-year-old getting your first paycheck and being a 30-year-old trying to raise a family on wages that don't cover all your needs. Things like cost-of-living and inflation start to actually mean something as you get older and experience their impact. You might find that you can make a lot more money and yet feel poorer than ever as expenses pile up into adulthood. i.giphy.com Don't we all wish we could go back to the hopeful, happy days of making our first real chunk of money before all of those grown-up concerns arose? That simple sense of pride in having worked hard and earned something. The excitement of being able to pay for something you want yourself. The sense of freedom that comes with those early earnings. We see and feel all of that in this teen's bright smile, and it's glorious.He may not realize how different he might feel opening his paycheck down the road, but there's no need to tell him yet. We don't need to ruin this moment with "just you wait." He'll find out soon enough, as we all have, so let's just let him enjoy this moment of bliss. He's earned it.