Gutzy Gear Party #GettingGutzy

The back to school shopping has started....ta da!  I can't believe how quickly the summer went by this year.  It is still so warm so it is hard to believe school starts in just about a month.  We have been slowly buying all our supplies and getting ourselves ready. 

Gutzy Gear arrived just in time to get us a bit LOT more excited to go back to school! What is Gutzy Gear you might ask?  Gutzy Gear is a popular new backpack decor strap with Gutzy patches for back to school 2012 that is for little kids and big kids.  Tweens included too!  Gutzies consist of a strap that goes over the backpack strap and stays on securely with velcro. The Gutzy Gear strap gets decorated with a variety of collectible AND tradeable patches that are appropriate for any age. There are tons of options to appeal to sporty Gutzies , fashionable Gutzies , studious or crazy Gutzies kids. Some of the kids were even saying they wanted to buy extra Gutzy Gear straps and patches for their luggage handles or their bikes....one friend plays the guitar and wanted to decorate his guitar handle too!

We were very happy that we were chosen to hold a Gutzy Gear party.  We have tons of friends from camp and school that were excited to attend so the timing couldn't have been more perfect either.   We had great weather this weekend so it worked out well with all the Gutzy games, the pool activities and the PIZZA!  Everyone was excited to create their own personalized backpack.  Gutzy Gear is THE popular back to school item for 2012!  I was amazed at the selection of Gutzies available...check out Series 1 here.  There is also a Series 2 on their website.  There are Gutzy patches for boys and for girls so everyone can have a really cool backpack.  Perfect back to school gift for those tweens too!

Gutzy Gear is available nationwide and online.   I saw a ton at my local Kmart and ToysRUS.  You can find it at Walmart, ToysRUs, Kmart, Office Depot, Target and even some local specialty stores. Go HERE to find a location near you.

Thanks so much to Gutzy Gear and MomSelect for this super fun home party!

Frigidaire Adventure in Clean Contest plus Stain Fighting Tips

Visit Facebook.com/Frigidaire and share you own personal Adventures in Clean, Frigidaire will donate $1 to Save the Children, as part of its $750,000 commitment to the cause. It’s simple to share your Adventures in Clean – just upload a photo and the online app turns it into your very own movie poster!  Kind of cool, right?  Plus, to help spread the word, everyone who participates will be entered for a chance to win a new Frigidaire Affinity® washer and dryer featuring Ready Steam™. If you want to get more information on all the great products Frigidaire has don't forget to check out their site here.

10 Steps to Cleaner Clothes for Frigidaire by Tara Aronson

1. Immediately rinse or blot away spills on your clothes with cool water to prevent stains from setting.
2. Read fabric care labels before you wash. Your clothes will last longer if you know how to treat them.
3. Sort laundry by color, wash cycle needed, and water temperature required. The Frigidaire Affinity’s Permanent Press cycle washes with warm water and less agitation, resulting in less wear and tear on your sturdy jeans, khakis, and sweaters; the Delicates cycle uses cold water and light agitation to gently clean swimsuits, workout clothes, and lingerie.
4. Before washing stained garments, pretreat or prewash the spot using the Affinity’s Rinse & Spin cycle. If at first you don’t succeed, wash, wash again.
5. To keep snags and lint to a minimum, zip zippers, button buttons, empty pockets, and brush away lint before tossing duds in the hamper.
6. If your clothing is heavily soiled, your load large, or the water cold, add extra laundry detergent. Use the Affinity’s Heavy Duty cycle for sturdy but really dirty items like jeans and towels; choose the Sanitize setting to use the hottest water available to get rid of germs and grime as thoroughly as possible.
7. Check wet garments for remaining stains, and re-treat as needed before drying. Heat will set stains.
8. Dry only full loads. Tumbling a handful of garments prolongs the drying time by reducing the tumbling.
9. Fold shirts and T-shirts to prevent wrinkling. If the shirt has buttons, button it at top, middle and bottom. Lay facedown. Fold both sides of the shirt so they meet in the back, with the sleeves aligned with the side folds. Fold the tail up to the cuffs, making a straight line at the bottom. Then fold in thirds crosswise. For T-shirts: a child’s T-shirt needs only one crosswise fold in half; an adult’s should be folded into thirds.
10. Fold shorts and pants by aligning the inseams and outer seams of the legs and fold so that a crease forms at the front center of the legs. Fold in half or in thirds, depending on the size of the garment.

Disclosure : By posting this informaiton, I am eligible for a drawing. Regardless,  all of my opinions are my own.

Fiber One® 90 Calorie Brownies Contest and Review #myblogspark

If you have been possibly dreaming of a brownie that will satisfy your sweet tooth craving to help you stay on track--I actually have something for you!   New Chocolate Chip Cookie flavor Fiber One® 90 Calorie Brownies, combine your absolute fave  dessert flavors: chocolate chip cookie AND brownie!  When you´ve got brownies dancing through your head, but don´t want to over-indulge, this moist and chewy chocolate chip cookie brownie is the perfectly portioned 90-calorie snack and it won't ruin your bikini body that you worked so hard to get this summer!

Each serving provides 20 percent of the Daily Value of fiber (5g)* Delicious Chocolate Chip Cookie flavor features semisweet chocolate chips in a cookie-batter brownie topped with a dark chocolaty flavored drizzle  3g of total fat per brownie-not a lot at all!  Chocolate Chip Cookie flavor Fiber One® 90 Calorie Brownies make a great afternoon snack with a cup of coffee or a light latte.  It really satisfies those chocolate cravings whether you are at work, at home or even on the go. I stash five one in my purse--you never know! While you are at it check out Fiber One® on Facebook here and let them know what you think. Would you like to try them yourself?  Don't forget to enter my contest below to win this great survival kit with lots of goodies too! a Rafflecopter giveaway  Disclosure:  The product, gift pack, information, and additional sample have been provided by General Mills through MyBlogSpark.”

The Original Dish Drying Mat

THE ORIGINAL DISH DRYING MAT

 

Who likes to be stuck drying dishes?  Not me!  I used to get so annoyed by the dishtowel that lasted about 30 seconds before becoming sopping wet.  The Original Dish Drying Mat is a better way than placing those dish towels on the counter when drying pots, pans, and dishes. It has a laminated design that provides incredible absorbancy and cushions your delicate dishware as it dries.

• Holds 4 times its weight in water

• Cushions delicate dishes and stemware

• Machine washable and highly durable

• Folds and stores easily

It's machine washable and highly durable so you can use it over and over!  It stays fresh and clean that way.  I have had one that I bought last year on my counter and it still looks like new after tons of washes. I was excited to receive a another The Original Dish Drying Mat complimentary through Influenster that was perfect for my 1st floor kitchen sink. How lucky can a girl get?   I find that it is so handy having a dish drying mat there too since I do a bunch of my cooking and washing in that sink there as well.  

It is easy to care for too:   Allow The Original Dish Drying Mat to thoroughly dry between uses. Frequently machine wash with like colors in cold water with a liquid detergent and before first use. Tumble dry low. Do not iron. Do not use bleach, fabric softener or dryer sheets.

By the way, The Original Dish Drying Mat is available exclusively at Bed, Bath and Beyond.  It is very reasonable at $4.99 too!