Soft Scrub Giveaway!

As the summer comes to a close I always think about preparing my home for the whirlwind of approaching holidays... Labor Day cookout, Halloween party, Thanksgiving dinner and of course Christmas. Before I pull out any decorations, prepare a menu or even THINK about inviting people over I want to make sure my home is clean. A clean home is a solid foundation on which to build awesome celebrations! I especially want to make sure that my bathroom and kitchen are spotless so I'm constantly looking for household cleaning products that can help me out. I received a bottle of Soft Scrub Mold & Mildew Stain Remover Gel and couldn't wait to try it out in my bathroom. It's my least favorite chore so anything that makes it easier is totally appreciated.

We have tile all over our bathroom.  It's obnoxious and I hate it but we rent so I deal with it.  I'm certain I do not want tile in the bathroom of my dream home (you know I have a Pinterest board for that) just as much as I am certain I do not want pine trees anywhere in the vicinity of my dream home.  Cleaning grout and raking pine needles/picking up pine cones are the bane of my existence.   So on to the Soft Scrub...

Right away I noticed the pleasant smell.  It's clean without being harsh.  I'm not going to fib... I've found a cleaner that works wonders.  Spray it on, RUN away, rinse it off and it's all done.  But it smells HORRIBLE.  My poor little sinuses are in a bad state by the time I get out of the bathroom and shut the door behind me.  I'm also terrified one of our cats will jump in there.  I can't imagine what it would do to them.  Currently my laziness out weighs my concern for my sinuses.  After using the Soft Scrub Mold and Mildew though... I might be a convert.  I sprayed it on our bathroom tiles and on a few places on the floor where there are what?  You got it!  More tiles!  YAY!  Ugh.  I let the gel sit for a bit and then came back to rinse it.  I scrubbed a bit on the floor tiles.  The shower looked pretty clean and smelled good to me.  Success!  The floor tiles are a little bit more difficult.  They are smaller and even after I scrubbed a bit they didn't really seem totally clean.  The grout wasn't as white as I would have liked but there was improvement.  

Would you like to try it out for yourself?  I'd love to hear how your experiences go!

Register below to win one of 2 coupons for a FREE Soft Scrub product of your choosing! (Maximum value $3.39)  

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Freshly Made Sketches Card Challenge (FMS97)

Time for another card challenge from Freshly Made Sketches! I like making a card every now and then and I thought... why not enter these challenges each week and then I could send someone a card every week. Who doesn't love "real" mail that isn't a bill? And handmade! So here's the sketch for this week's challenge:

and here is my entry:

I turned the sketch on it's side and I put a little baby bottle embellishment inside on the bottom right.  I'm pretty pleased with it and hope my friend who just had a new little one will like it too!

31 Days of Fun Giveaways...and a Bonus Amazon.com Giveaway

You all know I love a good giveaway so what could be better than 31 DAYS OF FUN GIVEAWAYS! Yay! My heart sings. Purex is hosting this giveaway extravaganza everyday in August. Check out the AMAZING prizes:

Which one is your favorite? I can't decide - they're all so awesome!

 I guess since we've been trying to upgrade our back yard from drab to fab I would have to say that the Patio Gazebo (Aug. 5th), Patio Furniture Set (Aug.11th), Outdoor Fireplace (Aug. 21st) and the Gas Grill (Aug. 31st) are tops on my list. I can just see us having an amazing time grilling out and having fun with friends! We are also trying to eat healthier and that gas grill would certainly be useful for that. 

LIKE Purex on Facebook and enter the 31 Days of Fun Giveaway HERE!  

Be sure to enter every day so you can have a chance to win all the wonderful prizes!

Purex has offered to let me host my own giveaway!  Are you interested in winning a $10 Amazon.com gift card?   Well, fill out the form below and you will be entered!  Be sure to answer all the questions completely so your entry will be counted.  Good luck, everyone!

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Happy National Hot Dog Day!

Check out this great deal from Sonic Drive In!  $1 All American of Chili Cheese Dogs all day tomorrow and if you instagram a photo with #DollarDogDare and tag @sonicdrivein then you could win a $100 Sonic gift card!  So what kinda dog do you love?  All American or Chili Cheese?

Freshly Made Sketches Card Challenge (FMS95)

A friend from my card and crafts group told me about Freshly Made Sketches, a blog that posts weekly card challenges using "clean" sketches.  I am new to card making but I thought I'd take a shot at it!

Here is the sketch that was presented for this weeks challenge:

And here is my design based on the sketch:

Each week they pick one "queen" and each design team member chooses a "princess".  It was fun to put together and I think participating in the challenges will help me learn and feel more comfortable making cards...plus I'll have a good stockpile of cards when a special occasion arises!

Join the Purex Insiders team!

People often ask me how I get so many amazing coupons to give away on my blog.  The answer is Purex Insiders!  Lucky for you guys... they are accepting applications for new Insiders!

Why Become a Purex Insider

• Receive exclusive offers
• Participate in productive collaboration
• Influence product innovation
• Have your voice heard

How It Works

As a member of this elite group, you allow brands to extend their influence in the social media space. That means you learn about new products or promotions first and are able to share them with your community.

Are you a good fit for the gig?  Are you a blogger that:

• blogs about savings, product reviews and giveaways
• enjoys using social media
• blogs about family friendly content

If that sounds like you then go HERE to sign up and be among the first to try wonderful products and share info with your readers!  It's been a wonderful experience for me and the BEST program I have signed up for since I started couponing and Savings Spotting!  

Purex Crystals for Baby Giveaway!

Welcome to March Monday Mania Giveaway #2! As part of the Purex Insiders program I receive tons of free products to test and tell you guys all about. I am a firm Purex laundry detergent convert. It does an amazing job cleaning our clothes, it smells fabulous and is the most affordable detergent that delivers! Then came the Purex Crystals which are amazing. Now we have Purex Crystals in one of my favorite scents - BABY!

   

Purex Crystals for Baby is hypoallergenic, dye free, and safe for use on all clothes, including children’s sleepwear. There is a light fragrance of florals and powders. I love washing all of our linens and towels with the Purex Baby Crystals. I makes curling up in bed or under my favorite blanket extra cuddly! Just add a scoop full of the crystals to the start of your wash and let it infuse your items with freshness that lasts for more than a week!

 Want to try it out? Enter now to win a coupon for a FREE 28oz bottle of Purex Crystals for Baby! Winners will be chosen on March 17th at 8pm EST. Good luck everyone! a Rafflecopter giveaway