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As a mom, I spend a lot of my time cleaning as I'm sure most do. To get the job done right, we need tools that are going to work as hard as we do and do it well. Recently, I tested the Eureka Whirlwind Vacuum cleaner to see how well it would tackle not only the messes left behind in my own home but my parents home as well. Not only do my kids and cats do a great job of leaving crumbs and pet hair all over my flooring but we spend a lot of time … [Read more...]
Bill Nye the Science guy teamed up with Wet Ones Antibacterial Hand Wipes to create some fun science experiments to teach kids the importance of clean hands. As a mom to three kids, I understand the importance of keeping germs from spreading, but often have trouble relaying that message to my kids in a way that they understand. Luckily, I received a Wet Ones Healthy Hand Zone experiment kit to get hands on with germs and show my son just how easy … [Read more...]
New to the family of Dyson vacuum cleaners is the DC 26, also know as the Dyson City which just hit store shelves on November 1, 2010. As a huge fan of the Dyson brand, I couldn't wait to test this in my own home. While it's particularly useful for city living, apartment life and those that need a compact vacuum, I also find it to be just as useful in a house of five (plus 2 cats). My initial thoughts once opening the box was amazement at … [Read more...]
The product featured in this post is part of the 2010 Holiday Gift Guide. To see more gifts worth giving this holiday season for mom, dad, tweens, toddlers and more, be sure to visit the Holiday Gift Guide. Invisible Glass Premium Glass Cleaner was developed with two simple objectives: superior cleaning power and “invisible” clarity. Invisible Glass is engineered with a multi-component formula that is more powerful than other glass … [Read more...]
Two adults plus three kids plus two cats plus all of the little boys my son brings over equals a lot of foot traffic through my house. Between the dirty shoes that people forget to take off at the door and the cats shedding, we get a lot dirt and pet hair throughout the house. I spend countless hours each week sweeping, vacuuming and mopping the messes my family and friends leave behind for me. When I was introduced to the Mint Automatic Floor … [Read more...]
When it comes to kids and clothing stains, I typically think of the grass, dirt and mud, but while I was going through my laundry this weekend I realized that most of our stains aren't the result of playing outdoors. They mostly come from the dinner table. Kids are messy, especially when it comes to food and getting it from the fork to their mouth. The result ... a lot of carbohydrate stains that are often tricky to get out of clothes. This … [Read more...]
After being introduced the new Wisk Stain Spectrum laundry detergent last month, I received this very cool little kit to do some experimenting at home. To get things started, I called on the help of my daughter, Kaydence, who is responsible for at least 20% of the stains I fight on a daily basis. Together we opened up our Wisk Summer Science Kit that included: Protein Stained Fabric Swatch Bottle of Wisk Deep Clean Laundry … [Read more...]
Like most moms, I am not a fan of cleaning the toilets in our home. It's a nasty job that can't be avoided any less than twice a month. When I learned there was a new product from Scrubbing Bubbles available, I jumped at the chance to try it in my home. Any product that keeps my hands out of the toilet is a blessing in my opinion. About two weeks ago we received the Scrubbing Bubbles Automatic Toilet Cleaning System the basically consists of … [Read more...]
For many women, including myself, Spring is the most bittersweet time of the year. You spend all winter looking forward to the greener scenery yet dread the inevitable Spring Cleaning. From the garage to the toilets and every crevice in between, there's a lot of cleaning to be done. For that very reason, I've partnered up with Electrolux and Arm & Hammer to offer you some great tips to ease the Spring cleaning pains and an even greater … [Read more...]
Meet The Reusable Paper Towel Company Lynn Wieland, the momprenuer behind the Reusable Paper Towel Company, new and upcoming business. The Reusable Paper Towel company offers you a way to save money and the environment at the same time with hand made, cloth "paper towels" that can be washed and reused. Our Experience Anytime we make a significant change to our daily living habits there is most definitely an adjustment period. Take cloth … [Read more...]
