I recently had the chance to try out the new Purex detergent with Crystals fragrance. Now, I am not usually someone that uses fabric softener, but previously K tried out the Purex crystals and really liked them. Because of this I was excited to try out a detergent that already included crystals. Let's face it, I truly dislike doing laundry so I want to get in there and get out. Any extra steps that I can cut out is wonderful to me. Now if only Purex could get my laundry to fold itself!

A new laundry detergent does make laundry a bit more exciting...just a bit! I'm always curious on if I will like the smell and if it really will get our clothes clean and get rid of the dirt. Purex with Crystals fragrance has the power of DirtLift Action. It works deep in your clothes to make sure it works all the dirt out. Score! This really helps to keep your clothes bright and clean.

The first load of laundry I tried Purex with crystals on included my hubby's work clothes. Now with his job, his clothes can get smelly and dirty easily. They were no challenge for the detergent, though! My entire laundry room smelled fantastic after washing one load. The fragrance isn't overpowering, I found it to be enough so you could smell it and get rid of yucky scents, but not so much that I was choking on it. While it is great for our clothes, I personally would stick to the Purex baby detergent or an unscented form for our baby laundry. 

2 of my lucky readers will be able to try it out for themselves as I am giving away two coupons!!

The winners will be emailed shortly after the giveaway ends and have 48 hours to respond with their mailing address.

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I learned early on that not all deodorants are the same. I have tried many kinds. One of the most important things to me is how long it lasts. It doesn't need to have a special scent or anything amazing about the design. I just don't want to have to reapply more than once a day. The last thing on my mind when I am at work and busy or at the gym  is putting extra deodorant on. And I do not want to be *that* woman. I was given the opportunity to review the new Dry Idea deodorant. I really like how long the Dry Idea works for protection from odors.

 I was able to review the roll on, but I also bought the clear gel form. I was really excited to try out the new Dry Idea in the clear gel form. I'm not a huge fan of most solid deodorants. They tend to feel chalky, and nothing is worse than getting the residue on your clothing. That always seems to happen when I wear a black shirt. So for me a gel was great to try, even though there are some solid form deodorants that are great. 

I haven't tried the invisible solid yet, but I'm sure it's great, since it is similar to the gel,  and leaves nothing behind.

 The roll on is of course easy to use. There is no white residue to be left behind on your skin or on your clothing. When you put it on nothing is left for the eyes to see. It contains no water.It is time released for longer lasting odor protection. It really works well for preventing sweat. Just roll on and go!

Clear Gel

- 24 hour protection

- hypo-allergenic

- extra effective- all day

- available in a 3.0 oz

- Comes in unscented or powder fresh

Invisible Solid

- 48 hour protection (48 hours from odor; 24 from wetness)

- hypo allergenic

- clinical level wetness protection

- Comes in a 2.6 oz

- Comes in unscented,  powder fresh or Cool burst w/ air conditioning effect.

2 of my lucky readers will receive a coupon for a free 3.25oz or smaller Dry Idea Advanced Dry. 

Disclosure- Dry Idea provided a free sample of their Advanced Dry Roll-On so I could review them. However, all of the opinions expressed here are my own.

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A week from today  my life could be changed forever. Actually, it will. No matter the results, I know I will be affected. Next week I will be having my frozen embryo transfer. A few months ago I went through the process of Invitro Fertilization. It's not something I ever imagined needing to do. I'm young and healthy, I should be glittering fertility. Unfortunately, it's not always like what we are told in school. It's not always that easy to get pregnant, and I have learned that over the past couple of years of trying to conceive and having a miscarriage. 

Never in my life did I think I would be so used to giving myself injections that I would do it as naturally as breathing. Over the last 2 years I have been poked, prodded, choked down meds, gave myself injections, and showed my "hooha" to more doctors than I'd like to admit. After several rounds of clomid, iuis, injectables, IVF gave us hope.  I've cried myself to sleep...heck I've broken down in hysterics for no apparent reason at all. I've thrown a plate at the wall and fallen apart more times in the past 2 years than I had my entire life. There were so many times that I felt like a failure. Every negative pregnancy test was like a slap in the face. Month after month passed and each time I was so certain I was pregnant, only to be let down. I went through so many pregnancy tests, that I'm sure Clearblue and First Response's stock was sky high;) Apparently, I enjoyed torturing myself as I used test after test.

 Trying to conceive is EXPENSIVE. We spent our entire savings + some on infertility treatments. I knew raising a child is expensive, but never imagined that making a baby could get so costly!

Thankfully, I connected with people online who are going through similar things and have struggled the same way I have, some for so many more years than I. Some of my closest friends are people I have never met, but someday hope to. They are the women, in addition to my amazing husband, who have showed me the light at the end of the tunnel and kept my hope alive.

My IVF transfer was canceled in March due to my blood levels fluctuating. 5 embryos made it for us to be able to freeze. The wait began again and the days seemed to creep by, but it's FINALLY almost here. Next week I could be pregnant. I am so excited, nervous, and scared. All of these struggles, heartache, and pain has been no picnic, but has been so worth it to even have the chance at getting pregnant. 

I'm trying so hard to be optimistic and think positively. DH and I have had wanted and waited for this so long. It just has to work. I don't want to be let down. I just want to be a mother.

I love the green giant vegetables. They are so delicious. I use them in a lot of recipes, including my favorite Chicken Broccoli Casserole. Green Giant is now partnered with weight watchers to provide you with delicious veggies that your entire family will love & enjoy. Here are some great recipes using Green Giant vegetables that have the weight watcher points shown. You can visit to download a printable coupon for $0.60 off the purchase of two boxes of Weight Watchers® endorsed Green Giant Boxed Vegetables.

One of my lucky readers will win a Green Giant gift pack. Your huge Green Giant gift pack will contain: - 

The lunch to go kit is great! I love the tub. It's perfect for leftovers or a huge salad. There is plenty of room for what ever you want to include. I love stainless steel water bottles so I was thrilled to get a new one. Gotta get that 64oz of water in every day, right? This gift pack will prevent you from having any excuses for not bringing your lunch! :) “Disclosure: The coupons, information, and additional gift pack have been provided by Green Giant® and Weight Watchers® through MyBlogSpark.”

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For years, I always wanted to wear contacts. Glasses were something I wore only in the privacy of my own home. I felt so dorky with glasses and felt that they made me look even younger than I already looked.

It has only been the past year or so that I have traded wearing contacts every day for glasses. I've learned recently that the right pair of glasses, can give you the look you desire and make you feel oh so comfortable. Unfortunately, this often comes at a high cost. Eye care can be a very expensive need and because of this we often don't get glasses updated as much as we should. I know I used to pass off a pair for years without getting my eyeglasses prescription changed when it needed to be. It just wasn't at the top of my priority list of things to spend money on.



Code: EASTERSAVINGS allows you to take 50% off FIRST pair of prescription eyeglasses from the entire collection. Code Blog10 will allow you to get 10% off a prescription eyeglasses purchase. Woohoo! I am so excited for a new style and to see as I should. I have already visited the eye doctor and I have an updated prescription so I am really ready to go.


So are you ready to find your perfect pair? Don't put it off any longer. This will be painless.

Have you ever tried the virtual mirror feature? I love it! It allows you to see what you would look like in each pair of glasses.

I found this recipe online at allrecipes and I LOVE it. Mine doesn't come out as pretty as the picture, but it is so delicious. It is really easy to make.

If you have a business, Uprinting is a great place to get your advertising materials. It's affordable and the quality of the print products is great. From business cards to postcards to menus, whatever you need you can get it at Uprinting.

Uprinting also has a lot of products that are great even if you don't have a business. You can make banners and invitations which are great for birthdays or other special events.

I really like that they offer free proofs. You can be sure that you are getting exactly what you want before committing to an order.

Until March 20th, Uprinting is offering up to 20% off some of their print products for St. Patrick's day. Now is a great time to order.


One of my lucky followers will win 100 pcs. Postcard Printing. Here is a bit about the postcards you will receive.

Yoplait yogurt is a big staple in our house! I think if I wasn't around dh would probably be living off of it. We both love that there is a variety of flavors and types. I am a big fan of the fat free yoplait yogurt. Each yogurt is around 100 calories. I love adding a yoplait yogurt to my breakfast with turkey bacon and fresh fruit or having it on the go for a quick snack.

Yoplait Yogurt is a great way to get your calcium in. There is a new rasberry lemonade fat free flavor that I cannot wait to try. Our fridge is always packed with a variety of flavors.

Yoplait now has a lactose free yogurt! Perfect timing since National Lactose Intolerance Awareness Month is this month. It comes in four yummy flavors so you have plenty to choose from. You can get it in strawberry, cherry, french vanilla, or my favorite- peach! They are great and contain 50% of the recomended daily value of calcium. It also has no artificial sweeteners.

Here a coupon for $0.30 off a lcatose free yogurt.

The giveaway winner’s prize pack will contain:
A VIP coupon to purchase Yoplait Lactose Free yogurt
Lunch tote
2 Gel packs
Individual bowl
Spoon

I was SO excited to get a new lunch tote. My husband teased me over my excitement. I recently misplaced my old lunch tote and never remember to buy a new one. I had been plastic bagging my lunch for awhile now and reusing those. I am sure the winner of this giveaway will LOVE their prize pack as much as I did.


Disclosure: Prize pack, information, and giveaway have been provided by Yoplait through MyBlogSpark.
*The coupon offer for Yoplait Lactose Free yogurt is not valid in some states, including Louisiana, Nevada, New Jersey, North Dakota and Tennessee.



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