Friday, October 3, 2014

Smart Fall Wardrobe Care + Cleaning Ideas from P&G Fabric Care #CareforClothing

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post in partnership with One2One Network and P&G. As always my opinions are my own.

I am kind of particular fanatical about taking care of my clothes. I don't like stains and I really try to follow care instructions so my clothes stay in good condition.  That includes storing them properly (and clean!) in my cedar closet.  As it gets cooler and the seasons change, it's time to pull my trusty and beloved fall clothing out of storage and get them ready to brave the mid Atlantic chill.  A bit of help from quality P&G Fabric Care products like Tide, Downy and Bounce help make sure everything stays beautiful and smells fresh all winter

I eat healthy, work out most weeks about 4-5 times and enjoy shopping for clothes as a special reward from time to time. I love luxury clothing brands too. One caveat, even items that indicate they are washable hold up better for the long haul when you use quality detergents and softeners like Tide, Downy and Bounce. The reason is that the Acti-Lift formula found in Tide Original is designed with ingredients to help provide deep cleaning for all kinds of facbrics. This special formula even works to effectively break-up dry stains, and even provide a whiteness boost. Now I know why my mom always insisted on Tide even when the budget was tight years ago. You can really see the difference in how your clothes come out. I have had some classic luxury pieces for years from shirts to skirts and more that rotate in and out of my closet from season to season.  Tide helps keep them beautiful year after year. 

Tide helps get all your clothes clean, removes the stains and keeps them white but what is the best way to keep them soft? You have a few options and you can even use a combination depending on your personal needs. I alternate and then, sometimes use both Ultra Downy April Fresh liquid in the wash and Bounce dryer sheets depending on my mood. I just started using Ultra Downy April Fresh a few years ago. I don't know how I didn't know to use it but I didn't. I was just glad I discovered it. This wonderful liquid fabric softener provides an entire week of motion-activated freshness with just one wash...yes 7 whole days.  It is a lifesaver for my sweaty gym clothes. It makes me feel confident even through a grueling workout thanks to the Renewing Scent Pearl technology. The fresh scent just keeps going. Clothes are so much softer too no matter what the fabric after using Ultra Downy. Ultra Downy April Fresh liquid uses a special formulation with SilkTouch™ which creates that magical softness not to mention that wonderful scent.  An additional benefit is that it helps to reduce wrinkles too.

It only takes one extra second to throw a Bounce® Dryer Sheets Outdoor Fresh in the dryer and it makes a whole lot of difference. Bounce has been around since I was a little kid and I loved the scent then and still love all the options today. One little Bounce sheet softens, freshens, provides excellent static control and even helps to repel lint and hair from clothes.  So if you have kids like me who sometimes forget to throw away their tissues and leave them in the pockets...sigh...Bounce can help. The Outdoor Fresh scent makes you feel like it is summer any day of the year too.

You can follow your fave cleaning and laundry products on all the social networks like Facebook for Tide, Downy and Bounce. You never know what special deals they share with their followers so check them often too.

NEW Purex® Crystals Aromatherapy and a Giveaway

Disclosure: I received the product mentioned above for free for the purpose of this review as a member of the Purex Insiders. All opinions are my own, based on my personal experience with the product. However, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.


Are you just cringing thinking about the long cold winter ahead?  Aaah, fall is just coming so we still have a while. I am trying to just enjoy fall...I keep hoping that the winter will not be too chilly for me. Purex has been thinking about us and has come up with a solution to keep the inside of your home scented with wonderful aromas all year long no matter what the weather.


NEW Purex® Crystals Aromatherapy is the latest Purex® Brand experience for all of us to enjoy. The NEW Purex Crystals Aromatherapy scent infusions will surely stimulate your life with peaceful bliss and boundless spirit. You just have to get a closer sniff at the wonderful scent of these soothing aromas.  It is just what you need to brighten up any wash day no matter what the season.  You can choose from Energy, Well Being or Serenity. Just the names themselves make me feel so relaxed.


Holy tamale....you care going to be dazzled by the gorgeous bright pink, ocean blue and fresh yellow colors on the bottles.  The scents are even more wonderful than they look too. So relaxing all of the scents just make you go, "Aaaaah," even after a long day with the kids or a crazy day in the office. Who wouldn't feel good adding a little bit of Serenity to your wash? Perhaps you prefer some Well Being? On days that you are just pooped out you might look forward to Energy just like me. I kind of look forward to doing laundry because each of these scents is like a little treat for my mind.


If you are looking for a great new laundry softener you need to check this new option from Purex out in the stores. The combination of the black and bright colors adds a spot of glamour to my laundry room.  This Purex Crystals bottle and scent will add a colorful escape to your laundry day.

Meanwhile, don't forget to enter my Rafflecopter giveaway to win your own bottle of Purex Crystals Aromatherapy. a Rafflecopter giveaway

Hydracentials Slim And Sporty 16 oz Vacuum Insulated Stainless Steel Water Bottle Review #Hydracentials




We are a very active family.  Between day hikes, jogging, boot camp and Ultimate Frisbee we need to hydrate constantly.  A good water bottle is essential. That is why I was excited to try out a new durable and petite stainless steel water bottle from Hydacentials.

Hydracentials Sporty 16 Oz Insulated Stainless Steel Water Bottle is sturdy and sports a Flip Cap and even a straw. Even more important it is totally BPA Free and Eco Friendly. The perfect companion for hiking, biking, the gym or just hydrating on the go.  It keeps water chilly and fresh so I find I drink more and stay better hydrated.  Thanks to the Double Wall Vacuum Insulation it keeps all of our fave drinks cold for hours even in the heat.


If you are looking for a good insulated water bottle, the Hydracentials Slim and Sporty 16 oz Double Wall Insulated Stainless Steel Water Bottle is perfect for use at the gym, boot camp, in your car, at the office, around your house or anywhere you need to take your fave cold drink.  It even has a handy loop at the top to make it even more convenient to carry. Alternatively, you  can hook it onto backpacks or carabiniers during active sports or for school.




I love that it is constructed from durable and sturdy premium quality 18/8 FOOD GRADE stainless steel. The Hydracentials Slim and Sporty 16 ounce water bottle is the perfect eco-friendly sports bottle. It is even easy to hold and my hands are petite.  This double wall insulated water bottle is PERFECT for anytime on the go as it fits beautifully in both our car and SUV cup holders. I love that I have no worries about spills and messes while driving



Finally a great replacement for those questionable plastic water bottles! I always worry about the plastic and my health...especially in the heat. Who knows about those toxins and chemicals with the plastic bottles? I feel so much more healthy with this BPA Free, FOOD GRADE stainless steel water bottle. I love that it holds 16 fluid ounces of chilly water for me or the kids anytime I need it. I always feel like drinking an appropriate amount of water really helps to improve digestion too.




I also like that the Hydracentials bottle has a flip up spout and straw drinking mechanism so I can choose even on the go! The flip cap top provides single-handed drinking ability which is sometimes necessary with my active lifestyle.  I am lucky if I have one hand free sometimes, you know? You can go anywhere with this perfectly sized 16 ounce water bottle. It is a great size for the kids to tote around or even to stash in their lunch boxes or bags.





This is a double wall insulated COLD water bottle. It is made of 18/8 food grade stainless steel water bottle, which is only recommended for use with cold beverages due to the flip spout and straw drinking mechanism. The manufacturer suggest that you DO NOT USE WITH HOT LIQUIDS for safety reasons.  Enjoy it with all your cold beverages though anytime you want just like I do. 




You can pick up this great Hydracentials Slim and Sporty Stainless Steel Water Bottle for ice cold water all day long right on Amazon.
I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

Thursday, October 2, 2014

Lancôme Visionnaire 1 Minute Blur for #PhotoPerfectSkin?

Disclosure:  I received this information as a member of Crowdtap.  


Lancôme Visionnaire 1 Minute Blur is a great way to help you get #PhotoPerfectSkin! Even the skin around my lips looks smooth and beautiful!