*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...]
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...]
Experience The Freshness of Purex Softener Sheets! #PurexInsider #Giveaway
*This post was written by me on behalf of Purex. As a Purex Insider I receive samples of products to review. All opinions are 100% mine. If you have been following this blog for a long time, you know that I have a love/hate relationship with doing laundry. I love having clean and fresh smelling clothes but I hate having to slave in the laundry room for hours on end. I'm constantly on the lookout for laundry products that will make my life easier and keep my clothes fresh and clean. Price is also a deciding factor because, let's face it, most of us are on a budget and want to get the best value for our money. Purex Fabric Softener Dryer Sheets meet all of this criteria for me because they do a great job keeping our laundry soft and smelling fresh. I also love that using them helps to decrease static cling on our clothes out of the dryer. Also, since we have a beautiful but extremely hairy Labrador mix dog, it helps a lot that that they repel pet hair and lint on all … [Read more...]
Grout Got You Down? #PurexInsiders
*This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Soft Scrub as a Purex Insider. All opinions are 100% mine. I can't stand a dirty bathroom and, as a result, I find myself constantly cleaning it so that it is sanitary for my family. Since it's probably the most used room in the house, it definitely gets dirty quickly and it's important to keep up with cleaning grout, mold and mildew. New Soft Scrub Mold and Mildew Stain Remover comes in a gentle solution that will tackle all of the mold and mildew stains in your home. It is a a spray gel that has the unique ability to be extra tough on stains while, at the same time, gentle on all of your surfaces. It's different from other spray and bleach cleaners because it does not permeate your home with harmful bleach vapors. Since it is a thick gel, it clings to your bathroom surfaces and penetrates tough stains without filling it up with fumes or clogging the air with overspray. I love that it is multi-purpose and … [Read more...]
Clean Premium Surfaces With Soft Scrub Advanced Surface!
When we first moved into our house, we were aware that eventually we would have to completely remodel our kitchen because it was outdated and in need of an upgrade. Unfortunately, we have not saved up enough money yet to get the job done so we are very cautious about how we take care of the surfaces that we currently have in it. The first thing I can't wait to change, when we remodel, is the bright yellow counter that spans across one whole side of our kitchen. It is made of a very delicate material that we have yet to identify but that picks up any little mark or scratch. As a result, we are constantly having to remove stains that are made from resting pots, plates, or cans on top of it. For this reason, I was intrigued when I found out that new Soft Scrub Advanced Surface is made up of a rinse-free gel that cleans all premium surfaces. These include granite, marble countertops, glass cooktops, and stainless steel. It claimed to be tough on stains but yet gentle … [Read more...]
Purex Natural Elements Tropical Splash Detergent Giveaway!
As a Purex Insider, I have the opportunity to review new Purex products and share what I love about them with you guys. I'm thrilled to be able to introduce you to NEW Purex Natural Elements Tropical Splash Detergent! It is part of their #1 selling Natural Elements brand. So what exactly sets Natural Elements brand from other detergents? It makes all of your clean clothes bright, white, and clean but contains only naturally sourced ingredients. Tropical Splash tickles your senses with the natural scent of such exotic fruits as pineapple and coconut along with a blend of tropical flowers. The best part is that, although it smells delicious, its formula is still gentle enough for sensitive skin. By adding Purex Natural Elements Tropical Splash to your laundry you are providing your family with clean clothes that have been washed with a detergent that is hypoallergenic, dye-free, and just perfect for sensitive skin. It's fragrance is fresh and reminiscent of … [Read more...]
Honey Bunches of Oats Tropical Blends Review and Giveaway!
My husband is a big fan of Honey Bunches of Oats cereal and always makes sure that it is part of our grocery shopping list. He has enjoyed it for many years and has even gotten our boys hooked to it as it is one of their favorite cereals too. When I told him that they were introducing a new Tropical Blend flavor, he couldn't wait to try it! He took his first bite this morning for breakfast and ran into the room to tell me how delicious it was. As a matter of fact, the exact quote was "It's really good. The balance between the mango and the coconut flavor is really good. I like that neither flavor overpowered the other one. It was the perfect blend of the two." He also added that Honey Bunches of Oats Tropical Blends is "Very tasty." Honestly, I'm not surprised that he loved it. How could he not like crispy mango flavored flakes combined with real coconut shavings and coconut flavored granola clusters? It's like having a taste of the Tropics in your cereal … [Read more...]
Purex Baby Detergent Is Not Just For Babies! Review and Giveaway
Those of you who have been following this blog for awhile know that my six year old son suffers from moderate to severe asthma and allergies. In addition to this, he has always had extremely sensitive skin and we have had to be careful about the soaps and detergents that we expose him to regularly. This is especially a concern with regards to the laundry detergent that we use to wash his clothes. We were very excited to learn that Purex was coming out with a laundry detergent that is made especially for babies. Although my son is not a baby, due to his allergies and health concerns, we need to use a detergent that will remove stubborn stains without hurting his delicate skin. Purex Baby detergent keeps his clothes bright, white, and clean like we have come to expect from all the other Purex products that we use. However, it is sensitive enough for our son's skin. This detergent boasts a dermatologist-tested formula that is hypoallergenic and washes clothes with a … [Read more...]
Soft Scrub Total All Purpose Cleaner Review and Giveaway
When I was a young girl, one of my chores at home was to alternate cleaning the bathroom with my younger sister. One week she would be responsible for making sure the household bathroom was kept clean and the next week it would be my responsibility. Our mother was very particular about the way she wanted the bathroom to be cleaned and she was equally particular about the types of cleaners that we used in our home. From as far back as I could remember, Soft Scrub was one of her favorites. She always liked the fact that Soft Scrub was tough on stains but gentle on all of the surfaces in our bathroom and kitchen. I have carried some of these cleaning lessons that my mother taught me into my own home and have enjoyed using Soft Scrub products to keep my home clean for my children over the years. Especially since having had our bathroom remodeled a couple of years ago, it is important to me that I use cleaning products that aren't going to damage the texture of the … [Read more...]
