*This post was written by me on behalf of Purex as a Purex Insider. I received complimentary product samples to facilitate this review. All opinions are 100% mine. We have kids and pets so I don't have to tell you that there are sometimes some pungent odors around our home. I'm always looking for ways to maximize our household budget and to use products that we already have around our home. Purex Crystals Dryer Sheets smell absolutely delicious and provide 30 days of long-lasting freshness. Purex Crystals Dryer Sheets help to reduce static cling and always leave all of my laundry soft and smelling fresh. Many people don't know, however that these sheets can also be used all over your home to keep your whole house smelling great! Here are some of the ways that you can use these dryer sheets aside from using them in the laundry: Tuck a sheet into hampers to tackle the odor of dirty laundry. Put a sheet inside of linen closets and other laundry storage areas to … [Read more...]
Tips For Using Dryer Sheets Around Your Home! #PurexInsiders @Purex #Giveaway #Ad
The Laundry Rules Have Changed! @Purex #PurexInsiders #Giveaway #Ad
*This post was written by me on behalf of Purex as a Purex Insider. I received complimentary product samples to facilitate this review. All opinions are 100% mine. When my sister and I were kids, our mother taught us how to do everything around the house including cleaning, cooking, and doing the laundry. Although she encouraged us to have careers and be independent, she stressed that these domestic skills would also be important for being able to take care of our homes and our families. The fine art of doing laundry had many rules and one of them was that clothes had to be sorted according to their color. I can still recall the time that we tried to help Mom and put a load of our family's clothes in the washing machine to help her out since we knew she would be tired from her job at the greeting card store. Unfortunately, although we thought we had carefully sorted the clothes, a red sock somehow crept into our load of whites. Much to our mother's chagrin, all of … [Read more...]
Date Night Preparations To Make Your Evening Special! #PGBestForMe @PGEveryday #Giveaway #Ad
*Disclosure: This is a compensated campaign in collaboration with SheSpeaks and P&G. However, all opinions expressed are my own. Everyone knows that most parents are so busy with the daily responsibilities of raising a family and maintaining a home that they have very little time for romance. My husband and I are no different and we are constantly looking for ways to fit some couple time into our already hectic daily schedules. Now that Spring is here, the warmer weather and sunny days are just beckoning us to get out and enjoy each other's company but there are some preparations that always need to be made before we head out for date night. P&G can help you find the best products for your special occasion. P&G’s beauty, grooming and home care brands have received hundreds of awards and recognitions from leading magazines, so you know you’ll get the look that works for you, no matter what. Create the perfect look for your special occasion this spring with … [Read more...]
Make Laundry Day Fabulously Fresh! #PurexInsiders #Giveaway #Ad
*This post was written by me on behalf of Purex as a Purex Insider. I received complimentary product samples to facilitate this review. All opinions are 100% mine. Since I have a house full of men who are very active and play sports, making sure my laundry smells fresh and clean after every wash. Trust me, you don't want to know what kind of smells permeate my laundry room after basketball games or when my husband comes home after playing paddleball. As a Purex Insider, I always have the privilege of trying out new Purex products as soon as they become available. It's a brand that I stand behind because they are very affordable for a family on a budget like mine and their products always do a great job keeping all our clothes clean. New Purex Crystals Limited Edition Fabulously Fresh is the newest Purex Brand laundry enhancer that will bring a fresh aroma to your entire laundry experience. Their limited edition bottle and unique scent will brighten up your … [Read more...]
Spend Less Time Cleaning! #SwifferEffect #Giveaway @Swiffer #Ad
*I participated in this campaign on behalf of Swiffer. I received a promotional item to facilitate this review and as a thank you item for participating. All opinions are my own. Last week, my boys and I had the pleasure of meeting acclaimed singer, songwriter, author and mom, Jewel. It turns out that she doesn't have a lot of time to clean either since she is a Working Mom just like I am! Whatever little time we both have, we would rather spend it with our children. During the event, she unveiled her own unique version of the popular family "Clean-Up Song" to celebrate the debut of the new Swiffer Sweep & Trap. It is specifically designed to make clean-up easier than ever before! I loved that the new Sweep & Trap not only picks up small particles, but it also picks up larger ones such as breakfast cereal and other larger particles with one easy swipe. As a matter of fact, it does such a great job and is so easy to use that the kids can now help with … [Read more...]
Add A Fresh Mountain Breeze To Your Laundry! #PurexInsiders #CrystalsMtnBreeze #Giveaway #Ad
*I participated in this campaign on behalf of Purex as a Purex Insider. I received a promotional item to facilitate this review and as a thank you item for participating. All opinions are my own. I'm sure that I don't have to tell you all that New York City has been buried under a deep freeze for weeks. We've been pummeled with a barrage of snowstorms this winter and, frankly, I'm completely over all of this cold weather. The only good thing that has come out of having to stay indoors so much has been catching up on doing the laundry. Luckily, with new Purex Crystals Fresh Mountain Breeze fabric softener, the scent of nature and warm weather can still permeate our home even though we are stuck in a Polar Vortex outdoors. This past week, I was able to close my eyes while washing the clothes, and I was immediately taken to fresh, open mountains with blooming flowers and I could almost feel the warm sun on my face. You probably don't get that excited when you are … [Read more...]
Help Your Family Stay Healthy This Winter With LYSOL®! #Lysol #Giveaway #Ad
*I participated in this campaign on behalf of Lysol®. I received a promotional item to facilitate this post and as a thank you item for participating. All opinions are my own. It never fails, every winter, my husband manages to escape unscathed from colds and the Flu while the rest of us in the house quickly infect one another. Unfortunately, it is inevitable that germs eventually make their way into our home since I teach in a school and both of our boys are in school. No matter how hard we try to ward off getting sick, one of us always starts that chain reaction where we get sick one after the other. The question then becomes how Hubby manages to keep those germs at bay while the rest of us suffer miserably until the infection in the house runs its course. Here are some of his tips for helping your family to stay healthy this winter and giving those germs a run for their money: Wash your hands with soap and water often. He really loves using Lysol® Touch of … [Read more...]
Weather The Storm With Blizzard Essential Technology! @PanasonicUSA #Ad
*I participated in a campaign on behalf of Panasonic. I received a promotional item to facilitate this post and as a thank you item for participating. All opinions are my own. Just in case you live in a bubble and don't already know, the entire East Coast has been battling some freezing weather conditions in the past couple of weeks. We've experienced everything from snow and freezing rain to below zero temperatures. During these times, we are reminded just how important it is to have products that keep us connected and safe during weather emergencies. With the winter months upon us, it is important to make sure you and your family are well prepared for these kinds of winter storms. As you prepare to handle Mother’s Nature wrath, gadgets aiding in communication are key items to have on hand. This is especially true when you have children who have asthma like I do. Being able to get help when they are having a breathing crisis could mean the difference between life and … [Read more...]
Arm Yourself Against ID Theft With A Fellowes Shredder! #IDSafetySeason @FellowesInc #Ad
*I participated in a campaign on behalf of Fellowes Inc. I received a promotional item to facilitate this review and as a thank you item for participating. All opinions are my own. Most of you who are regular readers of this blog know that I was recently the victim of identity theft. Fortunately, I found out about it because many people continue to be victimized for years without ever knowing that it was even taking place. Having the opportunity to review a state-of-the-art P-12C Fellowes paper shredder couldn't have come at a more opportune time for me with this unfortunate recent turn of events... We receive a lot of mail and junk mail here at our home and I always spend hours ripping it all up meticulously so that predators will not be able to access our personal information. These criminals have been known to sift through people's garbage just to read through discarded documents and mail in order to steal their identities. Due to this recent experience of … [Read more...]
Warm Up Your Walls With HP And Genevieve Gorder! #WarmUpYourWalls @HPPrint #Ad
I participated in a campaign on behalf of HP. I received a promotional item as a thank you for participating. Recently we had the opportunity to attend a very special event with TV personality and interior designer Genevieve Gorder. We asked her all of our photo décor related questions which was especially helpful to me because I love putting photos up in our home but I never know how to arrange them. Now that HP offers unique, same-day photo creations including photo canvases and mounted photos, I knew that this was the perfect time to brush up on my wall decorating skills. On top of that, the holidays are coming and HP's same-day photo creations allow you to personalize and tailor gifts for all of your friends and loved ones. I love personalized gifts because I feel that they let the recipient know how important they are to you and that you took the time out to really think about their gift. Photos are a wonderful way to commemorate your most cherished … [Read more...]
