Before I start writing this review, I have to confess something most of you already know.  I am OBSESSED with infomercials.  Like in an unhealthy, twisted way.  It’s been a dream of mine to one day star in my own infomercial, and I even have the product I want to create and promote in mind, I just don’t have the time or or skill to do either.

That is not the reason I’m reviewing these two products.  I actually didn’t even realize these products had the awesome “As Seen On TV” label because I had my friend open the package for me (I’m not a good package opener, I’m the most uncoordinated person on earth and if I tried, destruction would ensue).

The reason I opted to try these products is because I travel A LOT.  Every few months, I’ll put my two kids in the car and drive 12 hours from SC to NY through the night.  My hope is that they’ll sleep but it doesn’t always happen.  If plane tickets are cheap enough, I go that route but flying with a toddler is a NIGHTMARE and at least he’s locked in place in my car.

While some of the states I drive through allow us to talk on our cell phones, it’s just not safe to do and I don’t feel comfortable doing it with kids in the car.   That’s why when I was offered the Jupiter Jack to review, I figured I’d give it a whirl. I Rock. Read On, My Friend. Read On.

Okay, I have something to confess.  When Tide contacted me about Tide Washing Machine Cleaner, my first thought was “Yay!  Awesome treat for my readers!” and my second was “I thought only MY washing machine stank!”.

I’m terrible about doing laundry.  Come on, admit it.  Some of you are like me and run your wash and then completely forget  to put it in the dryer.  Yeah.  I’ve done that.  For like three days.

Don’t you go giving me that whatever negative thing you’re giving me.  We get BUSY.  We forget.  I typically do everything in my power to have someone else do my laundry for me.

I live in a testosterone filled house.  Lids are left up, clothing is left in random places throughout the house and beds are never made.  What I do is put the lid down with my foot because I’m a psycho about that, pick the clothes off the floor and throw them in the washing machine (if I intend to wash them or not) and completely ignore the beds, because I’m just as bad.

Then I open my washer.  Ew.  You know that smell.  Mildew and nasty.  You keep your machines hidden away in the basement or laundry room for a reason.  Clothes STINK.  Stinky clothes will lead to stinky washing machines.

Well, not anymore!  Tide has just come out with the Tide Washing Machine Cleaner that’s been designed to save us from stinky machines!  Here’s some info from the company, because they say it SO much better than I ever could. (more…)

See that face?  That adorable, innocent looking face?  My wonderful little 4 1/2 year old baby boy who is the light of my life (along with his 21 month old brother, of course)?  You see the couch I bought just as my little angel was born?

Yeah.  He destroyed it.

In his short, yet obviously entertaining little life, that child has taken every opportunity to destroy everything I own.  Carpets need constant cleaning (I’m WAY overdue), the walls had to have that special paint that made it easy to wipe the destruction off and I have no idea what my children have done to my couches, but they gave it their all.

Right now, I’m watching them climb to the top of it and take turns jumping off face first into the main cushions.  I’ve caught them sitting there, entranced in whatever cartoon that may be on at the time eating their morning snack when suddenly, instead of using the napkin I’ve provided, my children wiped their hands along the arm of the couch.

Take a look at the arms of that couch.  (more…)

There are many ways to raise funds through ongoing fundraising programs; one of the most popular and easiest for school fund-raising groups to use is the “Box Tops for Education” program offered by the General Mills Company.

Box Tops for Education has contributed over $300 million to participating schools since the launch of the program in 1996.

The Box Tops Marketplace allows you to earn cash for your school when you shop online. Start at the Box Tops Marketplace at boxtops4education.com. Click on the link to any one of the more than 70 favorite online stores; you’ll be automatically sent to that store’s web site. Shop and check out as you normally would and a portion of your qualifying purchase is donated to your school. (more…)