New! Purex Glitter Detergent!

 

I can not tell you how excited I am to introduce a brand new Purex product- Purex Glitter Detergent!!  Seriously, this is a dream come true.  What girl doesn't LOVE glitter!!

Not only does this detergent clean your clothes, removes stains and leave it smelling fresh, but it actually embeds glitter right into your clothes!!  Your laundry will come out of the wash full of sparkly bling- bling!

Check out these before and after pictures:

 

Glittery Baby Sundress- Yes, please!

 

 

 

 

Sparkly PJ's- Of Course!!

 

 

I can't stop thinking about all the yummy things I will be glitterfying in the weeks to come- tennis shoes, undies, blankets- oh the possibilities are endless! 

 

 

To learn more about Purex Glitter Liquid Detergent visit http://www.purex.com/purex-glitter

 

 

 

Disclosure: Purex provided me with a sample of Purex Glitter Detergent for a product review.  All opinions expressed here are my own.

 

 

 

New Dial Coconut Water Body Wash

I've heard a lot of good things about coconut water - it's known to be rich in antioxidants and electrolytes that are refreshing and hydrating. And now, Dial has developed a new product that incorporates Coconut Water into a body wash!


I had the opportunity to try the Dial Coconut Water Body Wash and it was in fact a refreshing and hydrating experience! The body wash lathered up well and it made me (and my bathroom) smell fresh and clean! This body wash is definitely helping my skin to recover from the harsh, drying winter weather!


To learn more visit : dialsoap.com


Disclosure: Dial Soap provided me with a sample of New Dial Coconut Water Body Wash in exchange for a product review. All options expressed here are my own.

Purex with Crystals Fragrance {Review & Giveaway}

Giveaway is now closed! Congratulations to Talia!

Forget those unscented laundry detergents, I am one mama who loves soft laundry that smells yummy! Once again, Purex comes to the rescue with their new Purex plus Fabric Softener with Crystals Fragrance! This new product is detergent, fabric softener and Purex Crystals all rolled into one!

I had the opportunity to sample the new Purex with Crystals Fragrance and the first things I washed were the blankets that cover our couches (you know, the ones that spend weeks on your couch, that everyone (and every dog) lays on and cuddles up to).  It's great, I was able to just add the detergent and my blankets came out clean, soft and smelling fresh!

Also, be sure to enter the  Purex Experience Enchantment Sweepstakes!  One lucky winner will receive $1,000 and a year of FREE Purex detergent plus Fabric Softener, while 500 second place winners get to try this powerful, fresh detergent for FREE!

And now for the giveaway!!

GIVEAWAY
One winner will receive a free bottle of Purex with Crystals Fragrance in the form of a free product coupon.

TO ENTER
Please comment with your name & last initial, be sure to leave a way for me to contact you, and tell me what you think you'll like best about Purex with Crystals Fragrance. 

- Bonus Entry-  Enter the  Purex Experience Enchantment Sweepstakes! (be sure to leave an extra comment!)

Giveaway will end Sunday March 24 @ 11pm Eastern time.





Disclosure: The Purex brand provided a sample of their Purex with Crystals Fragrance for the purpose of this review.   However, all opinions expressed here are my own.

Tropical Trio Sweepstakes!

Don't miss out on this!!

The Purex® brand is teaming up with Honey Bunches of Oats and Outrigger Hotels and Resorts to launch a monumental prize giveaway: The 2013 Tropical Trio Sweepstakes!

One lucky winner will be sent on a tropical paradise vacation to Outrigger Waikiki on the Beach! 

Enter to win a chance to spend your days relaxing underneath the warm, Hawaiian sun and your nights exploring Waikiki’s never-ending nightlife.

For your chance to win several great prizes ENTER HERE!!

There will be a total of 106 winners!! Five winners will receive one-year's supply of Purex Tropical Splash Detergent & Honey Bunches of Oats Tropical Blends Cereal. One hundred winners will receive coupons for FREE Purex Tropical Splash Detergent & Honey Bunches of Oats Tropical Blends Cereal.

Winner of the Honey Bunches of Oats Tropical Blends!

Congrats to Debbie C. !

Honey Bunches of Oats Tropical Blends! (Review and Giveaway)



I recently had the oppotunity to try the newest flavor of Honey Bunches of Oats Tropical Blends! I was not dissappointed! This is definitely my new favorite Honey Bunches of Oats flavor!  

This tropical version includes crispy mango flavored flakes combined with REAL coconut shavings and yummy coconut flavored granola clusters.  It has just the right amount of sweetness and crunchiness and the mango and coconut flavors are in no way overwhelming.  

Just look at all that yummy goodness!  While enjoying my morning bowl of cereal I couldn't help but think about how delicious the Honey Bunches of Oats Tropical Blends would taste sprinkled over vanilla ice cream as well!

What's also great about HBOO Tropical Blends is that it is only 120 calories a servings, has 10g of Whole Grains, 0mg of cholesterol, 0mg of trans fat, and just 6g of sugar!

To learn more about Honey Bunches of Oats visit www.facebook.com/HoneyBunchesOfOats.


Want to give Honey Bunches of Oats Tropical Blends a try? Here's your chance!

GIVEAWAY
One winner will receive a free box of Honey Bunches of Oats Tropical Blends in the form of a free product coupon.

TO ENTER
Please comment with your name & last initial, be sure to leave a way for me to contact you,  and tell me what you think you would like best about Honey Bunches of Oats Tropical Blends.

Giveaway will end Sunday March 10 @ 11pm Eastern time.






Disclosure: Post provided a free sample of their Honey Bunches Of Oats Tropical Blends so I could review them.  However,  all opinions expressed here are my own.

First Birthday Ladybug Party!

Back in September we celebrated our daughter's 1st birthday- ladybug style!

Once I selected a party theme, I searched and searched for affordable decoration options. I'm not crafty, so making the decorations myself was not an option. After comparing different online party sites, I ordered most of the party decorations (including plates, napkins, party hats, decorations, etc.)  online from birthdaypartydirect.com.

The black garland decoration I picked up at Walmart and I painted the ladybug in the center. 

Staying with the theme, I made these ladybug cracker appetizer.  The rest of the menu included from scratch potato soup, turkey chili, Hawaiian roll turkey sandwiches, chicken salad, and a veggie tray.  Simple and stress free. 

The guest of honor was outfitted in an Etsy personalized birthday onsie ($10), Etsy ladybug hair clip ($2.50),  a tutu made by me ($5), black pants she already had in her closet,  and ladybug shoes I found at Walmart ($6). 

For me, one of the most important parts of a party is the cake!  When we were considering who would make the cake, we visited a local (well-known) cake store.  I had seen pictures of their beautiful cakes on facebook and was pretty sure we would have them make our cake. Well, that was until they told us how much they charged... oh my word!  For a two layer cake, 8 inch round on bottom and 6 inch round on top, we were quoted $87!! That is a tiny cake people!   Needless to say, we passed!   

A few days later my mom was getting her hair done and asked her hair dresser for cake recommendations- oddly enough she suggested IGA (a grocery store)!  And for $30 bucks we got a half sheet cake! I couldn't have been happier with the way it turned out!

They also made this adorable smash cake for $5!

Note: The ladybug came to us perfectly intact, Eden just decided to stick her finger in its eye. :)

For party favors we had ladybug cookies made and we packaged them up individually for guests to take home ( $0.75 per cookie favor, including packaging).  Also, a few weeks before the party I started saving Eden's baby food jars.  I painted the outside red, lines each lid with a ribbon, printed  and glued on"ladybug kisses" labels,  and filled each jar with Hershey Kisses.  

Everyone had a great time and we didn't have to spend a lot of money. :)