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| Well, there you are Dottie! |
Purex provided me with a sample of Purex Fabric Softener Dryer Sheets in exchange for a product review. However, all opinions expressed here are my own. Purex also provided 4 coupons for a free product for me to give my readers.
We used to use dryer sheets exclusively a few years ago so I was happy to try out Purex Fabric Softener Dryer Sheets in Mountain Breeze scent as part of the Purex Insider blogger team.
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| Courtesy: Purex |
About Purex Fabric Softener Dryer Sheets:
New, Improved formula with 3X the fragrance helps you add freshness and softness throughout your household. Reduce Static Cling. Repel pet hair and lint. You can learn more about the Purex brand by visiting their website here or on Facebook.
My Review:
Purex really did amp up the scent in these dryer sheets! This is by far the best smelling box I've received in the mail.
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| My freebie box from Purex |
They smell really good, making me smile every time I walk into my laundry room.
But, I noticed that each dryer sheet feels full of product, like it was soaked in fabric softener and dried, which made me wonder if it would leave a residue on my dryer and clothes.
After using 3 dryer sheets on loads of varying drying temperature needs, I concluded that yes, these dryer sheets were leaving a bit of a residue which I didn’t care for. I first noticed this change by the difficulty I was having removing the lint from my lint filter.
Also, my sensitive skin family members started itching! That’s no fun, so I stopped using this product in my dryer ASAP. I can’t use these dryer sheets in my laundry, but if you don’t have sensitive skin issues then you may like them.
I have lots of other uses for these wonderful smelling dryer sheets like:
- Putting one at the bottom of my garbage cans.
- Tucking one in closets, especially where shoes are stored.
- Putting one under the back seat of my car.
- Adding one to the bottom of laundry hampers.
Two lucky readers will be chosen to receive 2 coupons for one free box of Purex Fabric Softener Sheets. Coupon good until 12/31/2014. Coupons will be mailed out by My WAHM Plan. Please enter by using the Rafflecopter link below. Giveaway open to United States residents 18+ years or older. For all giveaway terms please read terms provided on the Rafflecopter form.
Disclosure: Purex provided me with a sample of Purex Fabric Softener Dryer Sheets in exchange for a product review. However, all opinions expressed here are my own. Purex also provided 4 coupons for a free product for me to give my readers. Thank you Purex!
** Oh no! I have hit a glitch in moving my blog with the company I hired, so instead of just deleting this post, I will say, I may be on Blogger longer than I thought. And that's okay too. What will be will be. **
I received free products from Safer Brand to facilitate this review. However, all opinions are 100% my own.
Back in May, I wrote the first of a 3 part review series for
Safer Brand products. This type of review is unique here on My WAHM Plan
because a certain amount of time must elapse before using one or more of the
products sent to us for review free of charge by Safer Brand.
We are following this chart as closely as possible.
Apply Ringer lawn restore in April for fast green up.
Apply Concern weed prevention plus in May to prevent weeds.
Apply Lawn restore in July to maintain strong, healthy root systems.
Apply Ringer lawn restore in September to winterize your lawn.
To read Part 1, please go here.
Today’s post - Part 2
is the follow up of products used in May.
About Safer Brand Restore:
“Ringer® Lawn Restore 0% Phosphate
organic fertilizer will give you a lush, thick, green lawn without the worries
associated with traditional synthetic chemical fertilizers. This organic lawn
fertilizer is also extremely easy to use! This 40 lb. bag will cover 4,000
square feet and will last up to 8 weeks per application. Ringer Lawn
Restore will 'green' your lawn up quickly, usually within 3-5 days and will
last up to 8 weeks.”
The Review:
We can really tell the
difference in look, color and feel on the parts of our lawn that
received the Restore treatment in late May.
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| Our lawn with 1 application of Safer brand products. |
We are very pleased and will by utilizing more product next
weekend focusing on the dryer patches in our lawn. Last review to come in late September/early October.
About Safer
Brand Weed Prevention Plus :
“An application of
Weed Prevention Plus® in the spring will prevent weeds from taking over your
lawn. Weed Prevention Plus® is powered by all-natural corn gluten meal
which contains naturally occurring substances that grow bacteria and starve
weeds of the nutrients the seed's tiny feeder roots need to grow. It is a
pre-emergent herbicide and causes the weed seedlings to die before their roots
ever have a chance to become established. Apply Weed Prevention Plus® when
soil temperature reaches 55ºF (10ºC).”
The Review:
We are satisfied with the
over-all weed control of this product, however, we still have some break
through weeds.
To be fair we must mention : heavy spring
rains prevented us from getting this product on the ground during the optimum pre-emergent
time frame and the type of weeds (crab grass) is one of the hardest to
eradicate.
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| Flower beds |
The Takeaway:
We have and will continue to
recommend the Safer Brand products for
all your organic gardening needs.
I invite you to check out Safer Brand products if you
are looking for a safe alternative to harsh chemicals. Visit their website HERE or connect
with them on Facebook and Twitter.
What is your late summer lawn and garden woe?
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It is hot everywhere in the United States right now, no
doubt about it. Since this is my husband’s busy season, we are all home more in
the summer, relying on our local power grid to keep us cool and powered up.
Two weeks ago, during a super-hot and humid time, I noticed
our lights dimmed every time our AC kicked on.
Not quite a full on brown out, (which can sometimes be harder on
electronics than full on blackouts) but enough dimming to make us all stop and
take notice.
Erring on the side of caution, I decided to voluntarily cut
back our electricity consumption during peak hours.
Here’s what I did:
1. Make sure lights, radios, laptops, etc. are off if not in
use.
2. Turn AC up a degree or two until I heard complaints about
it being hot. (76 or 77 depending on humidity).
3. Turn up all ceiling fans. They run day and night here and
make a big difference.
4. Run the dishwasher later in the evening, around 8:30pm.
5. Do laundry later in the evening as well and hang up light
tops and shorts to air dry.
6. Keep my freezer stocked. A stocked freezer stays cooler longer thereby easing the power used by
this power hungry appliance.
I know these are little things, but I feel like they are
making a difference. And doing chores later in the evening has been a blessing,
allowing me more time to connect with my family and friends, garden and do
other tasks that I normally save until later or don’t get to at all because I’m
tired.
I find I don’t mind working the swing shift that much.
Do you have rolling brown outs or black outs in your area?
If so, what steps do you take to help ease your electrical usage?
Thank you to our sponsor One Kings Lane for providing this helpful information for me to pass along to my readers. This post contains affiliate links. However all opinions are my own and were not influenced in any way.
Outdoor entertaining is one of the great joys of summer. Until, of course, the bugs invade and have you wishing for a magic bug zapper. Tired of shooing bugs and getting bit?
Check out this handy tip:
Instead of sprays, pesticides and candles why not try a cluster of mosquito-repelling potted plants?
Grouped together near a seating area on your deck or patio, they make a pretty and lush addition to your outdoor landscape while also protecting you and your guests.
Check out One Kings Lane's article Easy Update: Mosquito-Repelling Potagerie for more information about how a trio of lush potted plants will have you saying good-bye to bug spray. Using these plants is not only pretty, but it's a quick and environmentally friendly way to reclaim your outdoor spaces.
I didn't know Catnip was more effective than DEET at repelling mosquito's, did you?
Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. However all opinions are my own and were not influenced in any way.
Outdoor entertaining is one of the great joys of summer. Until, of course, the bugs invade and have you wishing for a magic bug zapper. Tired of shooing bugs and getting bit?
Check out this handy tip:
Instead of sprays, pesticides and candles why not try a cluster of mosquito-repelling potted plants?
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| Courtesy: One Kings Lane |
Check out One Kings Lane's article Easy Update: Mosquito-Repelling Potagerie for more information about how a trio of lush potted plants will have you saying good-bye to bug spray. Using these plants is not only pretty, but it's a quick and environmentally friendly way to reclaim your outdoor spaces.
I didn't know Catnip was more effective than DEET at repelling mosquito's, did you?
Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. However all opinions are my own and were not influenced in any way.
Thank you 2000 Flushes for sponsoring this giveaway and the products listed below to facilitate my review and thank me for my time. As always, all opinions are 100% my own.
Last month I shared a giveaway not to be missed: a V.I.P. trip to the ACM Honors in Nashville, TN. If you haven't had a chance to enter, there is still time. Just go HERE to read my post about and follow the link to enter.
Today I want to share another giveaway with you, but first my review of 2000 Flushes Blue plus bleach.
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| Courtesy: 2000Flushes |
Kill bacteria and keep your bowl sparkling, sanitary and deodorized with blue toilet bowl cleaner.
2000 Flushes Blue Plus Bleach kills 99.9% of bacteria and continuously cleans so you can easily keep your toilet bowl stain-free and deodorized.
2000 Flushes Blue Plus Bleach uses the combined power of bleach and blue detergents to clean and freshen, keeping your water a sparkling-blue for up to 4 months. You can learn more about 2000 Flushes by visiting their website.
2000 Flushes Blue Plus Bleach uses the combined power of bleach and blue detergents to clean and freshen, keeping your water a sparkling-blue for up to 4 months. You can learn more about 2000 Flushes by visiting their website.
My Review:
I don’t like cleaning toilets, but then again, who does? Anybody… anybody saying I do?
So reading that 2000 Flushes Blue plus bleach helps keep one of the busiest and yucky-est seats in the house clean for up to 4 months was a huge selling point to me.
2000 Flushes is a 2 pack system, one blue with detergents and deodorizers and one white with bleach. They are easy to use, just plop them in the tank of your freshly scrubbed toilet and flush.
With the very first flush I noticed that this product doesn’t turn my toilet bowl super blue, it’s more of an Aqua color. Also, the water in the tank doesn’t really stay Aqua in between flushes; you only see the color while you flush which I contribute to the bleach.
Speaking of bleach, don’t worry about your bathroom smelling of bleach with every flush. 2000 Flushes blue plus bleach leaves a light, clean scent in the air that is practically undetectable. I sniffed for the purpose of this review. Since you can’t really see or smell this product in action, please remember to close the lid so Fido doesn’t drink this water.
So far, I am pleased with this product would recommend it. The toilet bowl is still clean after a week and a half of use. Only time will tell if it really lasts for 4 months, but I’m betting it does. If I find it stops working before then, I will update my review.
The Giveaway:
Good Luck!
Disclosure: Thank you 2000 Flushes for sponsoring this giveaway and the products listed below to facilitate my review and thank me for my time. As always, all opinions are 100% my own. My WAHM Plan is not responsible for shipping of prize.
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