Tide Coldwater

I was recently given the opportinity to try Tide Coldwater detergent.
Now, how many times did YOUR mother tell you that only hot water cleans well?
Yup, so did mine!

You will be happy to know that Tide Coldwater is not your mother's detergent!
I have cleaned my clothes, my kids, AND my husband's yucky work clothes, in Tide Coldwater.
I am pleased to report that any and all stains were taken care of without an issue!

My linens are still white, and my colors are still bright!

Tide...you made me a happy again on laundry day! My hot water bill is not ginormous anymore!!

Sincerely yours,





Disclosure: I received a free product to sample and gift card from SheSpeaks/Tide

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WINNER!!! "Sweet & Salty Giveaway"

We have a WINNER! Randa @ The Bewitchin' Kitchen has won my Sweet & Salty Giveaway!
Randa said: "O num! He is definitely a salty snacker and he would want the buffalo bugles!"

Congratulations Randa! I hope you and your salty snacker enjoy the prize pack!!!

Thank you ALL so much for entering!!!

"Sweet and Salty" Giveaway!

Does the man in your life have a sweet tooth, enjoy salty snacks, or maybe indulge in a bit of both from time to time? Mine certainly does! Ha-ha! If this is true for your guy, I have a fun giveaway for you!

This fun giveaway and prize packs are all provided by General Mills through MyBlogSpark!!!

MyBlogSpark has just let me try three new General Mills products to satisfy those sweet and salty cravings sold exclusively at convenience stores:

Cocoa Puffs Treats Triple Chocolate: An indulgent cereal bar that combines the great taste of Cocoa Puffs cereal and chocolate into one decadent treat, Cocoa Puffs Treats Triple Chocolate is perfect for satisfying any sweet tooth.

Bugles Hot Buffalo: Need something salty with a bit of a kick? Look no further than Bugles Hot Buffalo Crisp Corn Snacks, which blends the taste of hot buffalo sauce with crispy corn Bugles.

Nature Valley Oats ‘N Dark Chocolate Crunchy Granola Bars: If you want the best of both worlds, give Nature Valley Oats ‘N Dark Chocolate Crunchy Granola Bars a try. These bars mix dark chocolate pieces, oats and crisp rice nuggets for a classic crunch and burst of whole grain goodness, making them a perfect natural snack that's high in fiber and protein, but low in saturated fat.

To participate in the Giveaway, post a comment and tell me:

Is the man in your life a sweet or salty snacker?

Which one of the three products do you think the man in your life would like best?

One of you will win a prize pack, two samples of each snack listed above, AND...a Nature Valley coffee travel mug and a Bugles t-shirt!!!! (it's a VERY cool T-Shirt, might I add!)

The Giveaway ends Friday 5/21, and one winner will be chosen at random!
Good luck!

'Time to go GREEN' WINNER!!!

Good morning everyone!

I just wanted to congratulate 'bettycd'! She is my 'Time to go GREEN' Winner!!!
Congratulations!!! Enjoy your Stop&Shop gift card and good luck on the Hybrid giveaway!

Thank you to everyone who entered!!!!!

Time to go GREEN!

Hello everyone! It's time for another fun GIVEAWAY! I am a member of MyBlogSpark, and thanks to Stop&Shop, and General Mills, I got a $20 Gift Card to Stop&Shop. This is just in time for their special Hybrid car giveaway!

See below for details on how you can win a brand new eco-friendly Hybrid car, courtesy of Stop&Shop. In addition, one of my lucky readers will get their very own $20 Stop&Shop Gift Card, to stock up on their favorite General Mills products. Below is also a list of participating products.

To enter, just leave a comment below: "Which General Mills products will you stock up on for your 2010 eco-friendly Hybrid car entry?"

I will choose one winner on Monday, April 19th!

Good luck!

April is here which means it’s time to celebrate Earth month! This month, Stop & Shop is paying homage to Mother Earth by offering you the chance to win one of two 2010 eco-friendly Hybrid cars!

Entering couldn’t be easier! From April 16-29, buy 5 participating General Mills items with your Stop & Shop card, use a re-usable shopping bag and you’ll automatically be entered to win. There are two different sets of participating General Mills items for each week of the promotion (participating brands listed below). No purchase is necessary. You can also enter without making a purchase by completing an official entry form at your local Stop & Shop store. There are two 2010 Hybrid cars up for grabs, and the more you buy the better your chances are to win! Limit one entry per visit. Open to residents of MA, RI, CT, NH, NJ, NY, MD, DE, VA or DC and individuals at least 18 years old. For details about the sweepstakes, see in-store for complete rules.

Week 1, April 16-22	Week 2, April 23-29
Cascadian Farms Cereal	Cascadian Farms Cereal
Cascadian Farms Frozen Vegetables	Green Giant Vegetables
Progresso Light, Reduced Sodium and High Fiber Soups	Nature Valley Crunchy or Sweet & Salty Granola Bars
Betty Crocker Specialty Potatoes	Green Giant Boxed Vegetables or Prepared Vegetables, Simple Steam Seasoned Vegetables or Rices
Betty Crocker Boxed Muffins	Green Giant Wanchai Ferry Entrees
Betty Crocker Cookie Pouch	Yoplait Frozen Smoothies
Nature Valley Crunchy, Sweet & Salty,Trail Mix and Yogurt Bars	Totino's Pizza Rolls
Nature Valley Granola Nut Clusters	Pillsbury Savorings
General Mills Fiber One Chewy Bars	Fiber One Muffins
Betty Crocker Gushers, Fruit Shapes, Fruit by the Foot or Fruit Rollups	Pillsbury Crescent Rolls
Green Giant Valley Fresh Steamers	Pillsbury Sweet Rolls
Yo-Pus, Yoplait Fiber One or Yoplait Delights Multi Pack	Yoplait Greek Style Yogurt Yoplait Original, Light, Thick & Creamy, Light Thick & Creamy or Whips
Totino's Pizza Rolls 90 Ct.	Yoplait Kid Multi Pack Pillsbury Grands Biscuits
Cheerios 18 Oz	Cheerios 14 Oz
Cinnamon Toast Crunch 24.9 Oz	Cocoa Puffs 16.5 Oz
Honey Nut Cheerios 25.25 Oz	Honey Nut Cheerios 17 Oz
Kix 18 Oz	Lucky Charms 16 oz
Lucky Charms 24 Oz	Multigrain Cheerios 12.8 Oz
Multigrain Cheerios 16.2 Oz	Reeses Peanut Butter Puffs 18 Oz

Gotcha!

Our little farm is in full Spring mode! The kids can finally go outside without heavy jackets and snow boots! Yay! The sandbox is getting a LOT of use these days!

Oh, and let's not forget that every one of our hens lines up by the fence and puck-pucks, to let us know they want OUT! Naturally, they want to experience the Spring grass too!
Little do they know that our kids are just waiting for these birds to get out, so they can chase them all over the backyard. Try explaining to a 2-year old, or even a 3-year old for that matter, that the birds just want to be left alone.

"Mommy, come look, hurry up!", I hear my daughter calling. I look out the window and see this:

Ha-ha! I did not have time to pick up the "good" camera, so the phone had to do! She was so proud of herself that she caught a chicken! :) Ahh, kids will be kids!

Enjoy the Spring everyone!