WIN $1,000 for Back 2 School from Purex!

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Get the Stains out with Fels-Naptha --Review and Giveaway

Purex Fels-Naptha Laundry Bar & Stain Remover has been fighting America's toughest stains for over 100 years!

It's so simple to use too.  Just rub the stain with a wet bar and wait a couple of minutes.  Wash your clothes as you normally would and say good-bye to those tough stains for good.

Fel-Naptha pre-treats dozens of stains and is safe on colors.  It's great for dirt, grease, and ring-around-the-collar.   It's easy to use and more effective than a spray.

I have been wanting to give the Purex Nels-Naptha a try for some time now.  Recently I have read posts around the internet by others who are using it.
Some are using it hand wash their laundry.  Some use it in their homemade laundry soap recipe.
I have never read anything negative about the bar.

I decided to give it a try on some white dish scrubbies that I had that were stained pretty badly.  This is the after photo.  If you can tell, it didn't quite get all of the stains out, but they look worlds better than they did before washing.
It was simple to wet the bar and scrub the scrubbie with it.  I'm happy with the results (I should have thought to take a before photo)

These sell in my grocery store for $1.29 a bar and at Walmart for .97 for a bar.  Economical!!

One lucky reader will get to see for themselves why America has trusted Purex Fels-Naptha bar for their tough stains for over 100 years.
Simply enter to win using the raffle copter form below.  One lucky reader will win 2 free coupons, each for one bar.

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GoodBelly Summer Lovin' Giveaway

This summer, GoodBelly is helping people everywhere embrace one of life’s simple pleasures: food! Every 12 days the company is giving away a $100 Whole Foods Market gift card, and one grand prize winner will receive a Weber grill set, a $200 Whole Foods Market gift card and a one-year supply of GoodBelly – a prize package valued at over $700!

 It is easy to enter. Now through August 30 just visit GoodBelly’s Facebook page or website and enter your email address, or click on the Twitter icon to enter through Twitter. That’s it! GoodBelly will contact all winners directly via email. The contest will end on August 30, 2013 at 3:00 pm MT, and you can view the official rules for more information.

 To give you some background, all GoodBelly juice drinks are certified organic, non-GMO, dairy-free, soy-free and vegan, and are available in a variety of options, including family-sized quarts and single-serving shots. The drinks support digestive health with one of the most well-researched probiotic strains, LP299V. Each serving of GoodBelly contains 10-50 billion live and active cultures of LP299V, which work to support a healthy digestive system by replenishing the gut with a balance of microflora. GoodBelly comes in a wide selection of delicious fruit juice flavors like Mango, Tropical Orange, Pomegranate Blackberry, Blueberry Acai, Strawberry and more and now offers gluten-free options!

Back To School Collector's Bills with Swagbucks Starting Monday!

Swagbucks has just announced they're launching their latest set of Collector's Bills starting on Monday, Aug 12th. For the first time, they're running 3 sets consecutively -- that means triple the chances for BONUS SBs. For each set you complete (winnable only through Search) you get an automatic 10 Swag Buck Bonus:

Collectively they are Back to School Collector's Bills!

Elementary Bills - Start: Monday 8/12 00:00 Expire: Sunday 8/18 23:59
High School Bills - Start: Monday 8/19 00:00 Expire: Sunday 8/25 23:59
University Bills - Start: Monday 8/26 00:00 Expire: Sunday 9/1 23:59

You can see how many you have by checking the "My Swag Bucks" area of your Account Info. Swagbucks Collector's Bills are always fun to try and get, and if you haven't starting earning free gift cards using Swagbucks, this is a great time to start! Just click this link and start earning with me today!

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Seaper Powers by Kim Cameron and John DePatie--Review and Giveaway!

Introducing Seaper Powers

Written by Kim Cameron and John DePatie, Seaper Powers is a magical tale about a little girl named Emma who uncovers a special power to talk to fish! With her new found ability, Emma searches for buried treasure with the help of two sea creatures. It is a perfect adventure story for children ages 3-9.

I was sent the audio version of Seaper Powers.

Such a delightful story.

The audio is about 60 minutes long.  There is music in between each chapter.

I've not had a chance to let my grandchildren hear the story yet, but I know they will really enjoy it.  I enjoyed it as as adult.

The last chapter was a surprise to me...and no, I will not spoil it  :)

Having the audio book with the songs is a real treat and adds more to the story.

Official Bio:

Kim Cameron began her career on KHAT TV as a small town reporter after DJ'ing on KRNU. With a journalism degree in hand, she moved to the Washington DC area writing for the Smithsonian Institute.  Her career took numerous twists and turns through corporate ladders and organizations, but telling stories was always a passion.  She is a proven lyricists with a song catalog of over 65, including a few children's songs.  She wrote her first musical in 2012 while writing for the National Examiner and providing the voice over character for an Asian animation movie.

Kim is a true believer in inspiring and nurturing kids.  She teaches vocal lessons to students at the School of Rock and volunteers at the Children's Hospital, singing at their bedsides.

While on tour in the Caribbean, she met a 12 year old who had a fascination with octopi.  This brief encounter inspired the creation of Mr. Octopus, a children's tune featuring a 7 year old that Kim recently signed to her record label. After completing the song, her co-writer and guitarist, John DePatie, encouraged her to take the song to next level by writing a children's book using the song as the impetus.

After the story was written, John and Kim thought it would be better told using a live narrator and the incorporation of the song.  After months of production, narration, editing, the creation of original musical score and sound effects, the audiobook was completed.  

While Kim has had many accomplishments, she and John consider this their biggest feat.  Seaper Powers is the first of a series that Kim and John have committed to write and produce.

Photographer Credit: Jason Albert and Rebekah Phillips

 

Disclosure:  Information photos and a copy of the audio book were provided to me for the purpose of this review by LaFamos. I was not compensated and as always, all opinions are my own.

Prizes are being provided by the sponsor.

 Enter to win a physical copy or audio copy of Seaper Powers by entering using the rafflecopter form below.

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New! Purex Fabric Softener Sheets Review and Giveaway!

Purex's Fabric Softener Dryer Sheets are new and improved with 3X the fragrance!

Choose from Mountain Breeze or Sweet Lavender scents.
These super thick dryer sheets will reduce static cling and repel both pet hair and lint.

You can add freshness and softness throughout your whole household by doing some of these things:
Put a sheet in your linen drawers.
Put a sheet in the bottom of your trashcans and wastebaskets. 
Keep a sheet inside those gym bags.
Use a dryer sheet to clean the blades on your ceiling fans.
The options are pretty endless.

You can find Purex Fabric Softener sheets at Wal-Mart and coming soon to other retailers.

My thoughts:

For the purpose of this review I received a box of the Sweet Lavender Purex Fabric Softener sheets.
This is the first time for me trying this fragrance and I love it!
It's so refreshing to open the dryer and the scent wafts out.
These sheets are much thicker than the sheets I have used in the past.

One thing that I love to do is use dryer sheets to clean the dust from the blades of our ceiling fans.  The scent stays on the blades for a bit and using the fabric softener sheet repels dust for some time as well.

Disclosure:  Purex provided me with a box of Purex Fabric Softener Sheets in exchange for a product review.  All opinions of the product are my own.  Purex also provided the free coupons for the purpose of my giveaway.

For your chance to win a free coupon for a box of Purex Fabric Softener Dryer Sheets, just enter using the rafflecopter form below.  Three lucky readers will get to try a box free.

 
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Gooseberry Patch Stitching for the Kitchen Blog Tour, Review and Giveaway!

Introducing Gooseberry Patch's new book Stitching for the Kitchen: 30 Easy Projects for the Heart of Your Home

The projects inside are just wonderful! I was excited to receive a copy of the book.
The book includes full size patterns in an envelope that is attached to the inside back cover.
The patterns and instructions for the 30 projects are in the first 117 pages of the book.  Each project includes a full size photo of the completed project as well as illustrations that go along with the steps to make them.
Pages 120-142 include Essential Techniques, Embroidery Techniques & Motifs, and Measurement Conversion Chart & Resources.

I have a start on the Circular Rag Rug:

This is the project picture from Stitching for the Kitchen:

 
 I made the Plastic Bag Dispenser:

 This is the project picture from the book:

I've been using another pattern to make plastic bag holders, but I really like the pattern they give so much better.  I will be making a lot more of these.
On the Circular Rag Rug, I thought I had plenty of fabric cut, sewn and made into tubes, but I was wrong.   I will complete the rug one day soon.  I love how it's turning out.

There are lots of the 30 projects that I want to make, but here are 2 that I plan on making next.
Divided Bread Basket:

Sewing Bag/Organizer:

I am also including a scan of the back of Stitching for the Kitchen so that you can see some of the other projects included inside the book:

You will want to make sure to visit the other blogs participating in this blog tour:

July 22

Gooseberry Patch

July 23

Momma Young At Home

Craft Gossip

July 24

Glued to My Crafts

Green Eyed Momma

July 25

Sew Serendipity

July 26

Smashed Peas and Carrots

Marsha's Spot

July 27

Wild Olive

Only From Scratch

July 28

Pam Kitty Morning

Blue Nickel Studios

July 29

Old House Homestead

Susie QT Pies Cafe

Prairie Flower Farm

July 30

The Crafty Princess Diaries

Gramma's in the Kitchen

Two Maids A Milking

August 1

Vicki O'Dell

Homesteader's Heart  

August 2

A Creative Being

Delightful Country Cookin



Disclosure: I was sent a copy of Stitching for the Kitchen for the purpose of this blog tour, review and giveaway. I was not compensated in any other way and all opinions are my own. Prize is being provided by the sponsor and they are responsible for mailing it.


Now for the fun!  One lucky reader of Marsha's Spot will win their very own copy of Stitching for the Kitchen
.  Just enter using the rafflecopter below.
 

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Win a Signed Copy of Open by Craig Gross!

Get inspired and energized with this new, life-changing book, Open, by Craig Gross, available now wherever books and eBooks are sold.

In his new book, Open, Craig is letting you discover a life of freedom, confidence and success by being honest and transparent with people you truly hold dear.

Hear why Craig believes this message of "openness" for FAMILIES is so important:

"Open" is for families because "Open" is for everyone. Yes, accountability is helpful for individuals; it can help men become better husbands and fathers and women become better wives and mothers, and accountability can help young believers grow into a more mature faith. But beyond showing the individual benefits of accountability, "Open" shows that an honest, forgiving, caring, consistent, and respectful dialogue within a group dynamic--including families--serves only to make that group stronger and closer together. Your family relationships are forever and will outlast all others--why not make them open?
- Craig Gross, author of Open

How Open Are You? QUIZ - How willing are you to share your true personality with others? Do you trust other enough to let them see the real you? Take the quiz to find out how Open you really are!



About the author:
Craig Gross is an author, speaker, pastor, and revolutionary. He shot to prominence in 2002 when he founded the website XXXchurch.com. Craig is the author of nine books. He currently resides in Los Angeles, CA, with his wife, Jeanette, and their two children, Nolan and Elise.

Endorsements Received for Craig Gross's book, Open:
"I don't say this often, but this book is a must read."
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"Open is one of the most relative and practical books on accountability I've ever read. Craig takes many routes, through stories from pop culture and his personal journey to help lead you to a life thats Open."
Josh McCown
NFL Journeyman

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Disclosure: The assets included within this blog post were delivered to me in promotion of Thomas Nelson. Thomas Nelson supplied these materials to me in promotion of the book. Sponsor is responsible for delivery of giveaway prize.

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Win a Grill in the Heinz Ketchup Sweepstakes!!

This summer Heinz wants to help you set aside time to catch up over ketchup with family and friends.
Take the pledge by July 15 to gather together for outdoor fun this summer and you could win $1000 towards buying a new grill!

Just click over to the Grill With Heinz facebook app and take the pledge to be entered to win.

While you are there, check out the recipes, grilling tips and hosting tips too!

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post.  I was not compensated, but will receive samples for posting.