Christina Pond of Arlington, Texas, makes her own detergent. Other moms are growing their own vegetables. With American families facing a double whammy of higher gas and food prices, CNNMoney.com reports moms nationwide are trying to stretch their budget.

Who: Ameican Moms
What: American Moms making their own detergent,a nd growing their own vegetables.
When: In the ear of 2008.
Where: Moms all over the United States
Why: Moms are geowing their own vegetables because of the high prices andthey are beginning to make their own detergent.