Dial's Coconut Water Body Wash ~ Giveaway

Disclosure:  "The Dial brand provided me with a sample of Dial Coconut Water Refreshing Mango body wash in exchange for a product review.  However, all the opinions expressed here are my own."

I love how Dial consistently comes out with new great products.  I am addicted to "new" so if my favorite brand has a new product I have to try it.  Dial has impressed me yet again with their brand new Coconut Water Refreshing Mango body wash.  I am a morning shower person so the fresh citrus like fruity scents alone are awesome for waking me up in the morning.

You can see I have already used half the bottle and I am in love!  I like how clear it is and I can honestly say my skin feels softer and more hydrated.  I have been spending a lot of time outside since it is summer and my skin is in need of the extra hydration.  

"Coconut water is a leading trend known to be rich in antioxidants and electrolytes that help provide replenishing hydration.  Mango is known for being nutrient rich and adds a touch of tropical freshness."

After several weeks of using the Coconut Water Refreshing Mango body wash I have to agree!  I would love to offer you the chance to try it out for yourself.  Enter below and I will choose one of my readers to receive a coupon for a FREE bottle of Dial's new body wash.

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Purex Crystals Dryer Sheets ~ Review ~ Giveaway

Disclosure:  The Purex brand provided me with a sample of Purex Crystals Dryer Sheets in exchange for a product review.  However, all the opinions expressed here are my own.

If you regularly read my blog then you know what a huge fan I am of Purex and all of their products.  I have yet to try something from Purex that I didn't love and their new Purex Crystals Dryer Sheets are no exception.  They.  Are.  Awesome.  The lavender blossom scent is like a spring bouquet of wild flowers.  I have been spring cleaning washing all of our bedding and curtains and my house smells simply wonderful.  I can't even begin to tell you how soft everything feels coming out of the dryer as well.

Well, we all might think that dryer sheets are just for laundry but I sometimes like to use products for what they are not normally intended for.  My garbage is stinky!  Scraps from dinner, poopy diapers and god knows what else makes my garbage smell horrible.  So while folding my laundry I thought hey, why not put one of my lavender blossom Purex dryer sheets in the bottom.  Problem solved!!  No more stinky garbage can.

"Purex Crystal Dryer sheets don't just reduce static cling and leave your family's laundry soft and smelling fresh, they can also keep your whole house smelling fresh!  Choose your favorite fragrance and tuck a sheet into hampers, linen closets, and other other laundry storage areas."

• 30 days of long-lasting freshness
• Reduces static cling
• Repels pet hair and lint
• Available in two scents ~ Lavender Blossom & Fresh Spring Waters

Now for the fun part for you guys since you read through my post!  First off Purex is having a sweepstakes where one lucky winner will win $500 and 50 runners up get a free box of Purex Crystals Dryer sheets.  Second I am also giving all of my wonderful readers a chance to win a coupon for a free box of Purex Crystal Dryer Sheets so enter in the rafflecopter below.  Good Luck!

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Purex no sort for Colors ~ Giveaway ~ Sweepstakes

Disclosure:  The Purex brand provided me with a sample of Purex No Sort for Colors detergent in exchange for a product review.  However, all the opinions expressed here are my own.

Purex is changing the rules for how we do our laundry and I am excited!  I like to always make sure I have a full load every time I do my laundry but I tend to have two full loads and two half loads.  Well now I have no worries because my two half loads can now be combined into one giant load.  This is great because not only does it save time but it is also saves energy and water and that leads to saving money!!

We have all had colors that bled well washing clothes at some point in time and it is highly aggravating when clothes get ruined in the washer.

"Purex No Sort for Colors detergent features a breakthrough Anti-Color-Transfer Technology which traps loose dyes in the wash and reduces color bleeding accidents in your mixed color loads leaving your clothes bright and clean."

This doesn't mean throw that brand new red shirt in your washer as that is a bit much but for your everyday loads of clothes you have already washed several times this will help keep your clothes looking brighter and newer.  I think of that black shirt that starts to dull over time.  That is because the dye is bleeding in the wash and getting on your clothes.  This is what you are containing.  Seems like a win win! Less loads of laundry and clothes that look newer longer.

I would love to give one of my readers a chance to try it out for themselves so make sure you enter in the rafflecopter below!  Purex is also hosting an awesome giveaway where you can win $1,000 and a years supply of Purex no sort.  I don't know about you but I would LOVE to win that much money so I will be entering daily and you should to.  Good luck!  

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Celebrate Earth Day & Live Beautifully with EcoTools ~ Giveaway

Disclosure:  Gift pack will be provided by sponsor but all views are my own.

It is almost Earth Day again and although the Earth should be celebrated every day and steps taken to insure its beauty, Earth Day gives us that reminder to step up and do our part.  Recycling, minimizing how much electricity and water we use, and planting a garden are just a few easy ways to do your part.

EcoTools is stepping up by celebrating Earth Day the entire month of April.  They make earth-friendly products such as hairbrushes, make-up tools and lashes  During the month of April EcoTools is giving YOU the chance to win $10,000 for the charity of your choice.  For every order made during the month of April you will receive a code that could just be the unique winning code.  There will be 10 winners for a total donation of $100,000 from EcoTools.

So go ahead and live beautifully!  Head over to EcoTools and see what catches your eye.  I personally love their hairbrushes.  You might be able to give back to your favorite charity in a big way.

Need a little more encouragement?  Our friends at EcoTools are also offering a prize pack filled with essentials you need to live and look beautiful every day.  Enter the give back giveaway below for a chance to win:

• Deluxe Fan Brush
• Bath & Shower Mitt
• Naturally Beautiful Lash System Everyday Length Lashes

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Purex Crystals Fabulously Fresh ~ Sweepstakes & Giveaway

Disclosure:  The Purex Brand provided me with a sample of Purex Crystals Limited Edition Fabulously Fresh in exchange for a product review.  However, all the opinions expressed here are my own.

Purex has come out with a brad new limited edition scent for the Purex Crystals line and I love it!  Fabulously Fresh describes it perfectly.  Smelling the crystals the scent seemed like an exotic flower and reminded of Hawaii until I realized I was still in my basement with a pile of laundry.  I love the vibrant green color these crystals have.  It reminds me of the vibrant greens of spring and instantly makes me happier.

I just love the smell of fresh laundry and Purex Crystals Fabulously Fresh just adds to that.  The clothes had a wonderful fresh clean scent that wasn't overwhelming, just pleasant.
 
      "Purex Crystals Limited Edition Fabulously Fresh is the latest Purex Brand laundry                   enhancer bringing a fresh sensation to your laundry experience.  This limited edition             bottle and scent will add a colorful escape to your laundry day."

This is a limited edition scent and won't be around forever so if you want clothes that smell fabulously fresh for weeks instead of days I suggest you get some now to try!  Purex Crystals are safe for all loads of laundry and I especially love to use them on my children's clothes.

Now for the best part!  In honor of Purex Crystals Limited Edition fabulously fresh scent they are hosting a sweepstakes which you can enter here.  One grand prize winner will win a $1,000 shopping spree and a years supply of Purex Crystals.  100 2nd place winners will also win their very own bottle of Purex Crystals.

You can also enter in the rafflecopter below for one more chance to win a Limited Edition bottle of Purex Crystals fabulously fresh!  (In the form of a coupon for a free product sent from me to you.)  So get entering  and promise to take me shopping with you if you win that sweepstakes.  :)

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The World Needs More Airheads ~ Contest ~ Giveaway ~ Laughs

Everyone has an airhead moment or two or ten that stands out in their life.  It may of been embarrassing, humiliating, or maybe you were the only one that knew about it.  Since I have become a mom I think my airheaded moments have multiplied.  I have pulled out of my garage to my cup of coffee spilling down my windshield.  There have been several times, ok probably more like monthly episodes where I leave my phone on the roof of my car only to realize that nope that wasn't a rock falling out of the sky that was my phone flying into the middle of traffic.  Every time I stop and collect all the pieces to my phone, in traffic.  This is the main reason why I do not have a smart phone.

These are things I am sure everyone has done but there are two really big moments that stand out in my life as OMG airhead moments.  The first was last week.  I got all the way to work, early!  Only to turn around and realize my son was still in the car.  Total fail.  The second was probably about 8 years ago.  I picked out this beautiful dark auburn color and was so excited to dye my hair.  You are supposed to test a section of hair first but come on who really does that.  After ten minutes I rinsed it all out and dried my hair only to realize my hair was not a beautiful auburn color but bright orange.  And when I say orange I am talking prisoner jumpsuit orange.  I quickly put on a hat and headed straight to the salon.

Well it is time to stop hiding your airhead moments and flaunt them!  Head over to airheadscandy.tumblr.com and upload your airhead moment for a chance to be featured in an airheads commercial.  It can be a video you have had in secret or something new you have tried.  This requires no thinking at all just doing!  Totally rock that cool new cat eye look only to see in pictures later you looked like a clown?  Did you get a perm later realizing you looked like a frizzy lion and yeah its permanent?  From beauty trends gone wrong to plain old I really shouldn't of done thats, show off your moments.  Your airheadedness might just make you a star!

For stopping by the wonderful folks at Airheads Candy have offered a candy filled prize pack.  Just share with me a moment where you have laughed, cried or maybe a little bit of both because it happens to the best of us.

P.S. I heard that raw eggs and mayonnaise are great for your hair!  I am off to give myself an ombre  :)

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Perrigo Nutritionals Toddler Food & Formula ~ Review and Giveaway

Disclosure:  “The Perrigo Nutritionals product, information and two gift packs have been provided by Perrigo Nutritionals.”

Having two toddler boys we go through tons of food.  Sometimes it seems like I go grocery shopping and within a day tons of items are already gone.  Toddler snacks are one of those items..mainly crunchies, puffs, and yogurt bites.  They will eat their entire dinner and then want a snack and the entire package will be gone.  Going through so many toddler snacks I see myself turning to store brands because they are normally the cheaper option.  It is actually one of the categories where I regularly buy store brands.  You save a great deal of money no coupons required!

You have probably seen many of these store brands in stores already.  Here are the brands I received:

• Up and Up at Target
• Parent's Choice at Walmart
• Cottontails at Giant
• Comforts for Baby at Kroger
• Meijer Baby at Meijer

I was actually surprised to learn that they are all made by the same company, Perrigo Nutrionals. Here is some fun information about them:

 About Perrigo Nutritionals

·         Many moms are not aware that they can save up to 50 percent on infant formula by choosing a store brand over a national brand

·         Store Brand Formula is nutritionally comparable to the national brands, yet are typically up to half the price, and can save you about $600 a year

·         Perrigo Nutritionals is the largest supplier of Store Brand Infant Formula and nutrition products in the world and one of only four companies recognized by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for meeting the strict FDA requirements for safety, nutrition and quality for infant formula-manufacturing in the United States

·         Same standards and expertise used to develop infant formula applied to toddler foods

·         Toddler foods are appropriately developed for variety of stages of growth and motor skills with quality, nutritional ingredients to create foundation of good nutrition

Even though I am already a fan of store brands it makes me feel more confident purchasing store brands knowing they are all made by the same company.  When I went to the grocery store this week I compared what I would have spent on toddler food and snacks had I bought national brands instead of store brands and my savings was around $16 for a weeks worth of toddler snacks.  In a year that is over $800 in savings for me.  So what do my boys think of the brands we tried?

No complaints at all as these boys chowed down!  I actually had to hide everything from them so I could take a pic before they ate it all.  My older son Chris reached for the Comforts Baby strawberry flavored puffs.  My younger one, Nick, grabbed the Comforts Baby berry flavored yogurt bites.  

While the boys were chowing down I glanced through this awesome book I received with everything.  If you know me I don't read anything aside from children's books but I was hooked!  The book is called, "Say Goodbye to Survival Mode," by Crystal Paine.  If you are reading my blog then you just might of heard of her as she hosts the popular blog MoneySavingMom.com.  I pretty much can't stop reading it.  I love all of her ideas a lot of which I already do.  I try to keep life simple so there is less stress and her book focuses on a lot of ways to do just that.  Here are just a few of her money saving tips!

Crystal Paine’s 5 Money Saving Tips for Families

Create a Budget
A budget gives you parameters and purpose, it gives you boundaries, and it gives you freedom to live creatively within those boundaries.

Shop With Cash
When you shop with a credit card (or even a debit card, for that matter!) you can have your budget in your head and you can do the best to stick with it when you check out, but it’s so much easier to go just a little bit over here and there when you’re swiping!

Plan a Menu
When you have a plan in place for what you’re supposed to be eating each meal and you’ve already purchased the ingredients for those recipes, it’s a lot harder to justify chucking the plan for takeout.

Use Coupons
Coupons are a great way to save a lot of money on your grocery bill, but they can be hard to keep up with. Clipping, sorting, and organizing coupons takes time — so enter a coupon database! You’ll have access to printable and other coupons currently available and it’s one of the most effective and efficient ways to save money on groceries.

Buy Store Brands
One way to save a great deal of money on your grocery budget is to learn to like and use a variety of brands. The sooner you can get over being a brand-snob, the more your pocketbook will thank you.
For example, while I breast fed my children, moms who choose to formula feed can save up to 50 percent by switching to store brand formula, which meets the same FDA quality standards as expensive name brands. There are also coupons available at a website - StoreBrandFormula.com.  This one simple change can save moms about $600 a year. 

Get a copy of Say Goodbye to Survival Mode:  9 Simple Strategies to Stress Less, Sleep More, and Restore Your Passion For Life.

I also have the wonderful opportunity to awesome a package filled with all the goodies I received above to one of my readers.  Just enter in the Rafflecopter below!  And remember don't forget the store brands :)

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Dial Deep Cleansing Hand Soap ~ #Giveaway

Disclosure:  The Dial brand provided me with a sample of Dial Deep Cleansing Hand Soap in exchange for a product review.  However, all the opinions expressed here are my own.

As a busy hard working mom I find a lot of pleasure in the small things and Dial's new Deep Cleansing Hand Soap is now one of those pleasures.  It is one of the most luxurious hand soaps I have ever used.  The scents are just amazing!  I was able to try water blossoms which went in my bathroom and yellow raspberry which I placed in my kitchen.  I am a scent freak and really try to coordinate the scent with the room.

I love the styling of the bottle as well.  I think it has a wonderful tall and slender look instead of short and fat which conserves space.  My counter space in every room is very valuable.  But that is not the best part.  My absolute favorite thing about Dial's new Deep Cleansing Hand Soap is the tiny micro-scrubbers.  They gently exfoliate your skin and along with moisturizing it so if you are like me and an obsessive hand washer your hands become so nice and smooth instead of dry and rough.  This is a truly luxurious hand soap!

I was able to try two of the scents as I said above and can't wait to try the third!  Check out the three scents below and leave me a comment telling me which one you want to try the most.  One of my readers will get to try out Dial's new deep cleansing hand soap for themselves so be sure to enter in the rafflecopter below!

Yellow Raspberry & Black Sugar refreshes your senses with a tart and rich sweetness.

Water Blossoms invigorates with a crisp floral scent inspired by aquatic botanicals.

Coconut Lime Verbena brightens your day with juicy and tangy citrus.

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Dial Vitamin Boost Body Wash ~ #Giveaway

Disclosure:  The dial brand provided me with a sample of Dial Vitamin Boost Body Wash in exchange for a product review.  However, all the opinions expressed here are my own.

There is nothing I love more then trying out new products on myself.  I am definitely the type of person that will buy a new product every time I go to the drug store just because it is new.  Body wash and lotions are at the top of my please try me I'm new list so I was excited when Dial sent me their new Vitamin Boost Body Wash.  The first thing I did as soon as I received my bottle was open it for the scent test.  If you are like me then you know what I mean.  I will smell ten bottles in the store before making my choice and Dial's Vitamin Boost Body Wash is right in my gotta try this it smells good zone.

Overall I really liked Dial's new body wash.  It is winter and very cold and dry so anything extra I can do to moisturize is a plus.  I felt clean, it lathered well and it had a scent that was fresh and woke me up in my morning shower.  It has lotion infused into it for healthier and softer skin and after a week I really think my skin felt less dry.  I still needed lotion but I'm the type of person that has to have lotion after I shower.  It is just so dry here in the winter.

"NEW Dial® Vitamin Boost Body Wash gives your skin a daily boost of vitamins. The advanced formula contains a moisturizing Vitamin Complex, which helps draw moisture directly to your skin leaving your skin feeling so healthy and soft, people can't help but notice!"

I would love for one of my readers to try out this new body wash for themselves so I have a free coupon to giveaway to one lucky person!!!  Enter below and good luck.  Come back daily.  The more you enter the more chances you have.


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Purex Bright Washes Bright Wishes ~ #Giveaway

Disclosure:  "Purex Laundry Detergent provided me with Purex coupons in exchange for sharing the Purex Make-A-Wish Campaign.  However, all the opinions expressed here are my own.

I love it when brands I support and purchase regularly take that extra step and give back to the community.  Purex is doing just that and in a big way.  They have partnered with probably one of my favorite charities, Make-A-Wish.  In case you have not heard of Make-A-Wish before they are a wonderful organization that grants the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions.

Every time you purchase a bottle of detergent or fabric softener from Purex they will throw some more change into a jar in their Bright Washes Bright Wishes campaign for a minimum donation of $250,000 and up to a maximum of $400,000.  Now that is a lot of wishes!  So help brighten a child's day and grab a bottle of Purex the next time you head into the laundry aisle at the store.  I really want to see Purex max out their donation goal.

To help get everyone motivated Purex has generously sent me some coupons for a FREE bottle of Purex Mountain Breeze detergent.  One of my lucky readers is going to win two of these coupons so enter below.  This contest is open to the US only. a Rafflecopter giveaway

Del Monte Fruit Burst™ Squeezers & $50 Walmart GC Giveaway!

 “The Del Monte products, information, gift pack, and gift card have been provided by Del Monte.”

When I was given the chance to try Del Monte's new Fruit Burst Squeezers I was thrilled because my children LOVE any type of food they can squeeze from a pouch.  I love anything that incorporates more fruit and veggies into their diet.  Children have mall stomachs so it is important that every bite they eat is nutritious as possible.  Here is a little info about their new line of squeezers:

About Fruit Burst™ Squeezers

Made in the U.S.A., Del Monte Fruit Burst™ Squeezers contain 1 ½ servings of fruit or fruit and veggies and are an excellent source of vitamins A and C. In addition, Del Monte Fruit Burst™ Squeezers contain no artificial flavors or high fructose corn syrup.

                Fruit + Veggie Varieties:

-          Peach-Mango: Pear puree concentrate, water, pumpkin juice concentrate, peach puree concentrate, pear juice concentrate, carrot juice concentrate, carrot puree, mango puree concentrate, natural flavors, ascorbic acid (vitamin C), citric acid.

-          Blueberry: Pear puree concentrate, water, pumpkin juice concentrate, pear juice concentrate, natural flavors, carrot puree, blueberry puree concentrate, fruit and vegetable extracts for color, ascorbic acid (vitamin C), citric acid.

Simply Fruit Varieties:

-          Apple Cinnamon: Pear puree concentrate, water, apple puree concentrate, pear juice concentrate, natural flavors, ascorbic acid (vitamin C), cinnamon, malic acid.

-          Mixed Berry: Pear puree concentrate, water, pear juice concentrate, natural flavors, strawberry puree, red raspberry puree concentrate, blueberry puree concentrate, fruit and vegetable extracts for color, ascorbic acid (vitamin C), malic acid.

-          Strawberry: Pear puree concentrate, water, pear juice concentrate, strawberry puree concentrate, natural flavors, carmine, ascorbic acid (vitamin C), malic acid.

 I love snacks that are simple, require no thought and are easy for a mom on the go!  I can just throw Fruit Bursts in their lunchbox, diaper bag, my purse or hand them to the kids as we are walking out the door.  They are happy and mom is happy.  My favorites are the fruit/veggie combos.  My kids will not touch, look at or even allow on their plate veggies of any kind.  So I have learned to be sneaky.  My boys think they are getting "applesauce" when they are really getting fruit and veggies.  Shh, don't tell them because they absolutely loved all the varieties and they are now a staple in my hidden veggie rotation.

The package came with cute little signs with suggested ways to eat them.  Day 1, an after school snack.  Day 2, on-the-go.  Day 3, lunch box favorite.  Day 4, mom's treat (these are not just for kids, I love them too!).  Day 5 was your own idea so I chose before bedtime snack.  Its inevitable that when bedtime comes around your kids decide they are hungry so reach for something healthy and easy.

Del Monte Fruit Burst Squeezers are available at your local Walmart, be sure to add these squeezable snacks to your cart while picking up essentials for your family!  I am even giving away a $50 Walmart gift card to one of my readers thanks to Del Monte!! (Think of all the Fruit Bursts you can get with that!?!?!)

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Raise a Giant!

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Although bulling is not something new it is something that everyone has become more aware of in the past couple of years.  Cyber bullying was not an issue when I was young but with Facebook, Twitter and smartphones it is quickly becoming a dangerous and hurtful world for young kids.  Green Giant is running a campaign called Raise a Giant in order to spread even more awareness and help parents teach their children to prevent, stop and cope with bullying.  They are asking parents to write a letter of encouragement to their children.   Its sad to think that it is something every child will encounter at some point in time but I think it is important that they have the tools to stand up for themselves.

To my boys,

You are both very special to me.  Chris you have always made me laugh and bring a smile to my face.  You are so creative and your imagination takes me on so many adventures.  Nick you are my sweetheart.  Nothing makes me happier then to see your enjoyment paging through a book or spinning around saying you are a helicopter.  I know that both of you are going to grow up to be strong, smart, and amazing individuals.  Know that you can be whatever you want to be and accomplish every goal you work towards.  Sometimes people may say hurtful things, or do things to make you doubt yourself.  They may say or do hurtful things to your friends as well but it is important that you stand up for yourself and your friends.  Let them know what they are doing is wrong and tell a grown-up.  Bulling is not o.k. and if you or someone you know is being bullied I want you boys to be strong and tell them what they are doing is NOT o.k.  When I was little kids were mean and would call me names and tease me.  It hurt my feelings but my true friends always stayed by my side and defended me.  My mom was always there to support me as well.  I want you to know that as your mom I will always stand by your side and support you as well.  I am there to give you boys strength to succeed and no matter what obstacles you come to face we will work to defeat them as a team.  And most important remember that I love you!

Love, Mom

I think it is always important to give encouragement to your children and I hope I have inspired you to write a letter to your child or at least have a conversation with them about bullying.  You can visit the Raise A Giant website here.  You will find tools, tips, and a space to post you letter.

GIVEAWAY!

In order to raise awareness to this wonderful campaign I was given the opportunity to giveaway a $25 visa gift card!  So after checking out Raise a Giant make sure you enter in the rafflecopter below.

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