Jut when I thought it can't get any easier, Purex has done it again!  Let me tell you about Purex UltraPacks.  They are little packs of laundry detergent that are pre-measured you can just toss into your washing machine.  They dissolve very quickly in water, even cold water.

They are filled with their new Triple Action Formula all in one little pack!  You don't need to tote a heavy jug of laundry detergent home, just a pouch of these UltraPacks.

What I especially love about them, is now my son can do laundry all by himself.  Before I had to help him measure the detergent and get it in the dispenser without spilling (which is quite a task for my son with special needs).  Now he can just grab an ActionPack, toss it in, then add clothes and Voila! laundry is washing!  It gives him such a sense of independence and accomplishment to be able to do this without any help!

I love these little guys!  There is no mess, no measuring, just toss and go!  Thanks Purex, for another great idea!

Want to try them out for yourself?  One of you lucky readers can win a coupon to try Purex ActionPacks out!  Cool!

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Contest is over and winner has been chosen.  Thanks to all you amazing readers!

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I'm one of the lucky ones who gets to be a Purex Insider!  This means I get to review new Purex products!  I know, I told you I was lucky!

So, let me tell you about their new laundry detergent.  I love it!  It's that simple!  You've read about my son before.  Well, let's just say that he is hard on his clothes, really really hard on his clothes.  Every time I do the laundry I pause in amazement as some new, unidentifiable stain is on his clothes...  every piece of his clothing.  I have been a fan of another brand of laundry detergent since he's been a baby.  So, it took a lot to sway me over to a new brand.

I have been swayed!  Purex Triple Action Detergent actually got out those mystery stains!  His clothes (and ours too) come out cleaner and brighter.  Plus it's a lot less expensive!  I'm also thrilled that you can use it in High Efficiency washers.  It's great to use, no matter what type of washing machine you have.

Purex will be using their Triple Action formula across their whole line of liquid detergents.  Cool!  So, to summarize, yes, I am a fan, and a believer!

Want to find out for yourself?  Three of you lucky readers can each win a coupon for Purex Triple Action Detergent.  How cool is that?!

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If you know me, you know I'm an avid reader!  I almost always have a book (or two) started.  It makes me crazy when life gets in the way of reading.  Darn you, laundry!

I was offered a chance to read and review a book, Sleeper's Run, by Henry Mosquera.  The book was right up my alley!  I love a good suspense, thriller, mystery book!

From the website www.sleepers-run.com :

War on Terror veteran, Eric Caine, is found wandering the streets of Miami with no memory of the car accident that left him there. Alone and suffering from PTSD, Eric is on a one-way road to self-destruction. Then a chance meeting at a bar begins a series of events that helps Eric start anew. When his new job relocates him to Venezuela–the land of his childhood–things, however, take an ominous turn as a catastrophic event threatens the stability of the country. Now Eric must escape an elite team of CIA assassins as he tries to uncover an international conspiracy in which nothing is what it seems.

This book started out at a fast-pace.  I immediately started to like Eric Caine, and his flaws.  I enjoyed the story-line and really liked all the twists and turns.  It drives me crazy when I can figure out everything in just a few pages.  This one kept me surprised for the most part.  I enjoyed the ending that left me hoping to hear more about Eric Caine and of course, Trishna.

What I didn't like was the language and the violence.  I feel you can tell a story with out giving me all the gory details.  The fight scenes were very detailed and sometimes a little too much for me.

So I guess final opinion is, good job by first-time author Henry Mosque.  Now, how about writing a sequel with a little less foul language.  My poor eyes were burning!

Disclosure:  I received this book for the purpose of a review.  The opinions are all my own and free of charge!

When we built our home (a long time ago) our plans called for a fireplace.  I love fireplaces!  I've always wanted one.  Then we found out that because of county regulations we couldn't have a fireplace unless it was the primary source of heat in our home, plus we would have to pay an outrageous permit fee just for the fireplace.  Needless to say, we don't have a fireplace in our home.

I still want a fireplace!  I've been looking at electric fireplaces.  Not that I can afford one yet, but I'm doing all the research I can.  I found this great website called www.become.com  You can do searches on just about any product you can think of.  For instance, I did a search on used fireplace and found a wealth of sites that are helpful to me.  What are used fireplace inserts you ask?  They are fireplaces that you can insert into an existing space or you can just put against your wall. 
Isn't this gorgeous!   So, there might be hope after all for me to have my fireplace!  Some day....

In the mean time I'll keep checking out used fireplace inserts for sale, and I'll keep dreaming... because some day I'll have my fireplace, one way or another!

Disclosure:  I received compensation for this post.  The opinions expressed are all my own and free of charge.

I found the neatest website!  It's called iCaughtSanta.com.  You can make a very fun photo to surprise everyone with!

In three simple steps anyone can upload a holiday photo, add Santa Claus and print it as proof… or share it via Facebook and Twitter. Last-minute shoppers can purchase Gift Cards and eGift Certificates for loved ones with children, making iCaughtSanta.com a great gift idea even if you don't have kids yourself.

It really is simple, all I did was take a picture of our living room, insert Santa, and voila!  Very cool picture!  My kids are going to love this!  I'm going to show them on Christmas morning!

You can download the finished picture, or send it to a place like Walgreens where they will print it for you.  I also received an email with a video attached showing Santa in your home.  Very fun!

Go on, try it!  The price is reasonable and it's so much fun!  Check it out at iCaughtSanta.com

Disclosure:  I received a code to use for the purpose of a review.  The opinions are all my own and free of charge!

I love Scrubs!  I loved them when I worked in the medical field and I love them now just to wear around the house!  They are so comfy!

I found a great site that has scrubs, lots and lots of scrubs!  Check out http://www.blueskyscrubs.com/categories/Scrubs/Scrubs-for-Women


What I really like about these scrubs are they aren't your typical square-shaped scrubs!  The tops are tapered at the waist, and the bottoms have between a flare leg and a boot-cut look to them.  Plus they come in a rainbow of colors!


Check out the cool design on the pocket of the scrub pants!

They even have scrub sets for kids and toddlers!  How fun is that?!  It would be a great gift for dress-up, pretend play, or just a comfy durable outfit for the kiddos!

Whether you work in the medical field or not, everyone needs a great pair of scrubs!  Go check out Blue Sky Scrubs! 

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Hi all!

I just found out about another contest and thought I'd pass it along to all you crafters!

PennysaverUSA and MOGASA are asking you to send in a picture of a holiday craft you've made.  Submit it by 12/29/11 and if your craft is selected will win $250 or $300! Who couldn't use a little extra cash right now!?

You can find the details and entry form here!

Now, get busy and send in those pictures!  Good luck!