Carbona Washing Machine Cleaner Deep Clean Formula Review

Disclaimer:  I received a free sample of Carbona Washing Machine CLEANER.  As always, my opinions are my own.

I was excited to receive a new Carbona  Washing Machine Cleaner Deep Clean Formula recently to test in my home. The box comes with 3 packets for 3 uses which I liked.  I have one of the original HE front loading machines and I know you are groaning already.  Me too. You gotta leave that door open every time and still it gets a moldy smell.  I have tried hot water and bleach, Borax, you name it but nothing really gets rid of that smell...until now.  

I ran an empty load with the Carbona Washing Machine Cleaner Deep Clean Formula early this morning before work and like magic my washer and actually, the WHOLE LAUNDRY ROOM smelled fresh.  Seriously.  I-am-not-joking.  Wow, I was pretty impressed.  Carbona suggests using it at least once a month to maintain a clean and fresh smelling washing machine. If you already have a big problem on your hands smelly stinky washer issue with heavy build-up or odors Carbona suggests using 1 pouch per week for 3 consecutive weeks, then continue to treat the washing machine once per month.
 

You can use Carbona Washing Machine Cleaner Deep Clean Formula with most any kind of washing machine including front loaders and top loaders. Just follow their directions on the box.  For the top loaders they direct you to pour the pouch directly into the washing machine.  Run the “normal” cycle with “hot water temperature” setting. For front load machines like mine you pour one pouch into the detergent drawer.  Run the “normal” cycle with “hot water temperature” setting.
 

I will be continuing to use this great product to keep my washer clean and mold-free.  I do see that Carbona sells it on their website here and it is also available at Walmart stores.   Let me know what you think!

Purex UltraPacks plus Oxi Giveaway and Review 2 WAYS 2 WIN!!

Disclaimer: I received a sample of Purex UltraPacks plus Oxi complimentary through Purex Insiders in order to evaluate it for myself. As always, my opinions are my own.

Purex just keeps coming up with even more fantastic laundry products over the past few years and I couldn't be happier with all the improvements. You find me one busy, overworked mama that doesn't need to make doing laundry easier and I will eat my words.  Purex UltraPacks plus Oxi gives you the super easy convenience of easy-to-use- Purex UltraPacks combined with the stain fighting power of Oxi!  

Who doesn't love all this:

 

*Convenient pre-dosed liquid detergent packs are powerful cleaners.  

*No more mess, spills or heavy bottles to carry or worry about anymore.  

*Packs dissolve quickly and easily once you start the washing machine. 

*Formulated safe for all machines, including HE and top-loaders!  

*High performance in a teeny tiny little pack (think: home or travel!)

 
I have been using the Purex UltraPacks plus Oxi all week and I have to say that they are super convenient and easy.  I just LOVE no more worrying about spilling, messes, drips and leaking. No thinking about how much to use either. Purex just made it even easier for me to do my laundry and Lordy knows I need easier for anything I can get with my crazy schedule.  The most important thing though, you know....is do the clothes come out clean and fresh?  You all know that my feet get me to the gym 4X a week and I sweat it out.  How about dirty gym clothes?  Purex UltraPacks plus Oxi got everything clean including those sweaty old gym clothes.  Really clean and fresh.  New routine:  Throw in a Purex UltraPacks plus Oxi and boom your laundry is all done! 

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Kashi Hummus Crisps Review #GotItFree

Disclaimer:  I received a free sample of Kashi Hummus Crisps though Bzzagent.  As always, my opinions are my own.

 

Here we are in 2013.  Forget about those high fat chips. Now it is all about the healthier options like crisps that are less fatty.  Kashi just developed a new kind of yummy hummus crisps made from chickpeas and those famous seven grains. I love the texture of these Kashi Hummus Crisps.  They are a cute little circle and have lots of flavor and crunch to satisfy but low of the fat and calories.  That sure makes me happy.  These are yummy on their own or you can dip them in your own dip or a hummus dip and double dip! 

Make A Plate Art Project Review from Makit and 30% Discount Code!

Disclaimer: I received a sample of Make A Plate Art Project through USFAMILY to evaluate for myself. As always, my opinions are my own.

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I recently shared with you about my Makit opportunity a few weeks ago and I wanted to give you the update on our craft. Now you remember that Makit offers an amazing array of super fun art projects and personalized photo keepsakes.   You can choose from plates, bowls, tumblers, cups and more. You can order art projects as a pre-paid kit or a classroom kit.  Each kit comes with a stack of papers and markers to create on, so your kids can get really creative and artistic.  Makit products are a timeless kids craft that lasts for decades to come.  We were excited to create our 3 plates a few weeks ago and we just got the finished products back.   

My daughter was excited to come up with some ideas for plates. Her first one was a patriotic theme as you can see below.

The markers and round paper templates came with the kit so it was easy to create a colorful theme or design....you could even make something random of your own choice. It really lets the kids get creative.  The second plate (below) was designated to be the family birthday plate.  I always bake for birthdays so this will be perfect for everyone!

The third plate (below) was just a pretty summer theme since we were on the tail end of the summer it was top of her mind. Lots of pretty flowers.  What you are seeing  is the paper that you draw the designs on. They send extras so if you make a boo-boo, just pick up a fresh one and start over...no tears either!

The flower one is so adorable...looks like a spring day full of roses popping up all over the plate.

I love how  patriotic that first one...all finished is below...we are often down at the beach for 4th of July so since we were there I think that was right on her mind when she though up this creation too.  It was nice because it was a relaxing, crafty project that was something new and different to do.  You can see the creations here all ready to be shipped to Makit to be crafted right here in the USA into our own special plates. 

I popped them in the envelope and we walked over to the post office at the beach.  

Update:

They are here!!!! It actually was pretty quick to get our finished products back too.  They came in a secure package all wrapped up nicely.  My little big one was so thrilled to see her finished artwork on the plates. They came out just like she crafted them. The colors are gorgeous too.  We washed them before use as recommended.  She used the flower one for dinner that very night and was so proud of her craft.  We are excited for the next birthday too so we can use our birthday plate.  I would definitely used Makit crafts again for a gift or craft project and can't wait to get our PTA to partner with them for a fund raiser this year.

I’ve just been given the opportunity to review the Make A Plate Art Project and I’m looking forward to sharing it with you. If you want to follow along, my readers save 30% on their Prepaid Art Plate Kit (that’s a savings of over $5!) USE PROMO CODE: USFAMILY and go to Makeit