If any of you have read me before, you’ve probably read some of my reviews I’ve written for various Tide products and I’ve even had some giveaways for my wonderful readers (that would be you, since you are currently reading this). You’d also have noticed that Tide is the only product my family will use to keep our clothes clean.

Well Tide has just launched a new product, Tide plus Febreze Freshness Sport Liquid Laundry Detergent, and I have to say it has become a family favorite. It really has.First of all, I’m one of the Co-Founders of The Wii Mommies website, where we have formed a wonderful community of individuals (it’s not just for mom’s anymore!  We have dad’s and lots of people who have yet to have kids!) who are looking to get fit and healthy through virtual fitness. (more…)

I was recently approached to review some products from eco Store USA and couldn’t have been happier.  I’ve used and still use their products, but I was given the opportunity to try out a few more.

I have to say, as a mother to two very destructive little boys, ages 5 & 2, I have a very hard time keeping my kitchen table clean.  It was a gift to us and if we didn’t have children would be perfect and beautiful but unfortunately (for the table) we do, and they work as hard as they can to destroy it.
See, this is one of those tables that has the smoky glass on top.  It’s beautiful and I love it.  Well, I used to love it.  I was pregnant when it was given to us and my oldest was just turning three, so I didn’t think about what might happen to that table in the future.

Tiny fingers.  Tiny destructive fingers.  Not only do those adorable tiny destructive fingers like to smear whatever they can on the table, they have both developed a gift for making a mess UNDER the table on the opposite side of the glass.

Every. Single. Day.

I’ve tried everything.  I’ve gotten the ready to clean wipes, the various sprays.  Nothing ever works.  Their specialty as of late is Peanut Butter.  My five year old believes he is old enough to make his own PB&J’s for lunch and my 2 year old likes to shove his hand in the jar while it happens.

If I do find a product to get the goop off, it ends up leaving streaks or just smears the mess around the table.  That’s why I wanted to try the Citrus Spray Cleanser.  Let me tell you what happened.

It was unbelievable.  I’m not kidding here, it WORKED.

I sprayed the cleaner on the mass of nasty my kids left behind and let it sit for about five minutes, because I was taking pity on that poor cleanser for having to take on this task.   Well take it on, it did. I don’t use napkins or paper towels, because I feel its a waste, so instead I wet a dish towel, like I do every single day and I wiped it.  I WIPED IT!  Holy moly, it came off in one wipe.  I was so excited, I gave it a try under the table.  That came off, too!

In the past, when I found a cleanser that would remove the mess, it also left streaks behind.  With the Citrus Spray Cleanser, I noticed the spot I cleaned actually looked clean.  I was so excited, I sprayed the whole table and by God, you wouldn’t believe it but the table that had been tortured for three years looked brand new!

Of course, then we ate dinner…

But with that comes my second item for review, the Dishwash Liquid, with natural mineral salts and citrus oil to cut the tough grease and dried on food on your dishware.

I like this.  I really am glad to have this product.  I was thinking when I was using it on my dishes after I had cleaned my table, “These children start their meals on these plates, but typically finish them off that table.  If I’m using a powerful, eco-friendly cleanser to keep that table safe from harm and their little bodies safe from harsh chemicals, wouldn’t it make sense to clean their dishes in the same type of product?”.

This liquid does exactly what you would expect it to do, only you know your dishes are coming out chemical free and you’re doing your part for the environment.   If you have little ones like mine who start off their PB&J on their plate like you try to force them to, but they end up with those sandwiches on your table, make sure your items are clean and safe, you’ll be glad you did.

You can find eco Store USA at these locations:

http://www.ecostoreusa.com

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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…)

Got a tough stain while out with the kids but no idea how to get it out? Tide has an app for that.

Tide just launched a free downloadable application that helps to identify your stain and give step-by-step removal advice. The Stain Brain application identifies over 85 common stains and allows you to look up solutions, offer your own advice and even find which products to use and where to find them.

You can also rate the effectiveness of the stain solutions and connect with other community members to ensure everyone has access to the best remedies. The Stain Brain combines the advice of experts with recommendations from your own trusted community members and puts the information right at your fingertips (literally!)

The Stain Brain application can be accessed by clicking on the following link if you have itunes on your computer.  It can also be accessed via the app store on your iphone: http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewSoftware?id=335693703&mt=8

If you don’t have itunes or an iphone, you can access the tool online by clicking here:

http://www.tide.com/en-US/stains/top-stains.jspx