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Soft Scrub Mold and Mildew Gel Cleaner – Review & Giveaway!

11 Jun

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As a Purex Insider, I received the NEW Soft Scrub Mold and Mildew Stain Remover Gel for review.  The NEW Soft Scrub Mold and Mildew Stain Remover features:

  • No Harsh Fumes or Overspray
  • Spray Gel that Clings to Stains
  • Cleans Tile, Grout, Showers & More

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The New Soft Scrub Mold & Mildew Stain Remover Gel is a unique spray gel that is tough on stays and is gentle on surfaces.  It’s thick gel clings to bathroom surfaces to penetrate and remove tough stains… without  those harsh fumes or overspray.  This stain remover is absolutely perfect for cleaning tile, grout, tubs, showers, along with most other surfaces in the bathroom.

I tried the Soft Scrub Mold & Mildew Stain Remover Gel in our upstairs bathroom – which needed a good cleaning anyway.  I  sprayed the ‘problem areas’ of the tub surround (tile) and the tub itself (porcelain), and noticed that the gel stayed where I sprayed it!  I let it sit for a minute, then I scrubbed the walls and tub down with warm  water. Wow!  I was thoroughly impressed with how well it got rid of the spots of mildew, dirt, and gunk, leaving my tub/shower area sparkly clean!

I really like how New Soft Scrub Mold & Mildew Stain Remover Gel really CLEANS well, and quickly too.  And I am enamored that it’s a gel in a spray bottle, with great clinging power!

GIVEAWAY TIME!

Three (3) of my readers will win a coupon valid any one (1) Soft Scrub product of their choice! This giveaway will end June 17th, 11:59 PM EST.  Winners will be notified by email and will be posted on HW&K.  The Winners will have 48 hours from time of notification/posting of winner’s names to respond before another will be drawn.

Entering the Giveaway is super easy!

  1. Like Soft Scrub on Facebook.  Leave me a comment letting me know you did this (Mandatory).
  2. Follow me on Twitter (@crimmylynn)  Leave me a comment  letting me know you did this and your twitter @handle.
  3. Leave me a comment and let me know which what Soft Scrub Product you would get if you were one of the lucky winners.
Disclosure:  I received this product free of charge as a Purex Insider in exchange for an honest review.  No other compensation was  given.  All opinions are my own.
 
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Posted by on June 11, 2013 in Giveaway, Product Review, Purex Insider, Uncategorized

 

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Vegas and the Mob Classic Blast

10 Jun

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The truth about Las Vegas, unlike the watered-down versions you might have heard elsewhere. Sin City was the Mob’s greatest venture and most spectacular success, and through forty years of frenzy, the FBI watched, listened on phone tapes, and did virtually nothing. Thank goodness for that, because Vegas wouldn’t be what it is today without the Mob!

Two of the nation’s most powerful crime family heads went to prison in the 1930’s, Al Capone, and Lucky Luciano. Frank Nitti took over the Chicago Outfit while, Frank Costello ran things for the Luciano Family. Both men were influenced by their bosses from prison, and both sent enough gangsters onto the streets to influence loan sharking, extortion, union control, and drug sales.

Bugsy Siegel worked for both groups, handling a string of murders and opening up gaming on the west coast, and that included Las Vegas, an oasis of sin in the middle of the desert – and it was legal. Most of it. The FBI watched as the Mob took control of casino after casino, killed off the competition, and stole enough money to bribe their way to respectability back home.

New York’s “Lucky Luciano” was getting a taste of the profits in the 1930’s, Detroit, Kansas City, and Chicago weren’t far behind. By the 1940’s, nearly every crime family in the United States had a stake in a Las Vegas casino. Some did better than others. Vegas casino owners watched-over their profits while competing crime families eyed each other’s success like jealous lovers. Murder often followed.

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authorphotoAbout Al W Moe

Al W Moe was born in Cincinnati, Ohio and introduced to the casinos of Nevada at the age of eleven. At the time he had never seen such an amazing array of sights, sounds, and exciting games. Little has changed since that first introduction.

Moe is the author of six books and has written for Gambling Times/Poker Player, Pokernews.com and Casino and Gaming Chips Magazine. His love for casinos and the history of gambling are only exceeded by the thrill he gets learning new casino games and his desire to teach new players how to get the most for their money at the casino.

Education:

Moe attended the University of Nevada at Reno and holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration and Marketing. He especially enjoys the disciplines of probability and statistics.

From Al W Moe:

Casinos and the games they offer have occupied my thinking most of my life. The early casino owners, especially when it involved the Mob in Las Vegas are a fascinating subject. It is amazing the Mob was able to skim the profits of clubs in Nevada for over 40 years. The story of how they did it is even more amazing!

Author websites:

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About: http://casinogambling.about.com/

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Posted by on June 10, 2013 in Uncategorized

 

Join the Dollar Shave Club for as Low as $1/month!

09 Jun

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Join the Dollar Shave Club and save lots of money on razors every month!  No  more over-paying for fancy, brand names. No more more forgetting to buy your blades.

The Dollar Shave Club is super easy! First, select your favorite razor, pay the monthly fee, and your razors will be delivered right to your door!

The best deal is “the 4x” – It’s the 4-blade razor and you receive 4 cartridges/month for $6/month and FREE Shipping!

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Posted by on June 9, 2013 in Uncategorized

 

The Blog Workshop – Where Blogging Meets Business

08 Jun

TBW Community

The Blog Workshop is great learning community for bloggers and vloggers (like you and me!).  

The Blog Workshop is “Where Blogging Meets Business.”

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The Blog Workshop provides information to take their blog/vlogs to the next level!  Through the The Blog Workshop Community, where members can discuss a multitude of topics, to educational workshops, and annual conferences, The Blog Workshop is helping to bridge the gap between bloggers and influencers, brands, PR Pros, and much, much more!  

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A very important part of The Blog Workshop is the The Blog Workshop University.  Their mission is to facilitate the learning of bloggers/vloggers so they can become the the forces in the blogging industry, arming bloggerpreneurs and blogging scholars with the knowledge  and skills to better serve brands and sponsors.

Check out The Blog Workshop’s upcoming  Surviving S.E.O. Workshop, on June 26th, 8-9pm est.  S.E.O. (Search Engine Optimization) is an ever evolving, so learning and keeping up with current trends can be quite difficult.  The Surviving S.E.O. Workshop, led by Dan Morris, will discuss descriptions, categories,  tags, plugins, keyword research, content structure  for effective S.E.O, and much more! 

 
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Posted by on June 8, 2013 in Blogging, Product Review, Uncategorized

 

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Crowdtap Old Navy Activewear Sample & Share Review

02 Jun

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As an active member of Crowdtap, I was fortunate enough to be chosen to be a part of the Old Navy Style Council and receive two vouchers for a Free Old Navy Activewear Top and Bottom – one for me and one for a friend  I have been an active member of Crowdtap for a few years now – the surveys and activities are fun, as are the rewards, and I like that my input is valued by the Crowdtap Team.  And the best part is when you complete some activities, a donation goes to the charity of your choice (mine is Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation).  

Interested in joining Crowdtap?  Check it out HERE!

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Going to Old Navy and checking out the Activewear Line was great!  I loved just about all the Activewear products, it was so difficult to choose just one top and bottom for each of us.  I was very impressed with the cleanliness, how orderly and stocked the store was!  Especially the Activewear section!  See these great photos I took below!

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The Old Navy Activewear Line has line has lots of vibrant colors, but we decided to keep it pretty tame…

I decided to get  a magenta compression tank and black yoga pants with a magenta waist band… And my friend decided to get a grey long sleeve running top and black shorts (not necessarily to be worn together I think!)…

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We had a great time shopping, spending quality time together, and of course, getting some Old Navy Activewear so we have no excuse not to exercise on a regular basis!

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Posted by on June 2, 2013 in Crowdtap, Product Review, Uncategorized

 

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NaBloPoMo June 2013 – Theme: Roots

02 Jun

So we’re going to try this again. And succeed!
 

June’s NaBloPoBlo theme is ROOTS.

“Roots.  They’re the stories that ground you, the foods that returns you, the music that comforts you, and the people who know you.  Everyone has roots that influence them even if they don’t consciously know them or can’t access them.

This month, we’re going to explore your roots.  Were going to look back on the people in your family, the places where your ancestors have lived, and the culture that has been passed along to you.  We hope you get curious enough to explore your family tree, or maybe even end up planning a trip to a town where your ancestors once lived.”

I look forward to this challenge to writing and exploring my ROOTS.  I hope you are too!  Stay tuned!

 
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Posted by on June 2, 2013 in NaBloPoMo, Uncategorized

 

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FREE Credit Score & Monitoring with Credit Sesame!

29 May

Credit Sesame offers FREE Credit Monitoring, a FREE Credit Credit Score update Monthly, and access to better loans to help you save money!

Just like cleaning your home on a regular basis, your finances need to be cleaned up regularly too!  With it being spring cleaning season, isn’t it time to take a fresh look at your finances and get your credit in tip-top shape?

Did you know that a recent FTC study found that over 20% of Americans or 40 MILLION credit reports have reporting errors  - that are costing consumers like you and me money in credit card interest and loans?  Start your financial spring cleaning by ensuring that your credit report does not contain any erroneous information that could be detrimentally impacting your credit score.  

Keep tabs on your credit report activities and your credit score by signing up for FREE credit monitoring and score services from Credit Sesame, so you can easily protect your good financial standing.  With Credit Sesame you will receive FREE:

  •  Receive daily credit monitoring reports
  • Get a FREE Monthly Credit Score
  • Limit ID Theft Damage
  • Find Potential Errors Sooner
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Posted by on May 29, 2013 in Free, Uncategorized

 

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This Memorial Day Adopt a Soldier through Soldiers’ Angels

27 May

This Memorial Day weekend, as you are enjoying your cookout, hot dogs and hamburgers with family friends, let us not forget the true meaning of Memorial Day.  No, it’s not the holiday marking the beginning of summer and summer vacations…Memorial Day is a day of remembering the men and women who have lost their lives while serving in the United States Armed Forces.

I thought this would be an appropriate time to introduce to you to an organization I have been volunteering with for a few years now – Soldiers’ Angels.

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Soldier’s Angels is a volunteer-led nonprofit with a mission of providing aid and comfort to the men and women of the United States Army, Marines, Navy, Air Forces, Coast Guard, and their families and to enable the Soldiers’ Angels volunteers to improve the lives of a growing veteran population.  ”May No Soldier Go Unloved,” says it all about Soldiers’ Angels.

So what I have done to help Soldiers’ Angels?  Adopt a Soldier.

When you adopt a soldier you commit to sending a card or letter each week, and a minimum of one or two care packages a month.  This is one of the most important things that can be done help bring home a healthy hero; it’s important for each of them to know they are loved and supported, and letters and care packages prove just that.

Care packages do not have to be expensive – I put mine together myself – snacks, hygiene  products, magazines, games, etc.  But note this is a serious job and commitment!  Our soldiers need us!

Interested in adopting a soldier through Soldiers’ Angels?  I hope you are!  Find out more HERE.

 
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Posted by on May 27, 2013 in Holidays, Uncategorized, Volunteering

 

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Label Lessons eBook Review

26 May

Label Lessons

As a Naturally Savvy Blogger, I had the opportunity to review the eBook Label Lessons:  Your Guide to a Healthy Shopping Cart. The eBook is is 31 pages long, so its a user-friendly, quick read, that is full of great information. I have found myself going back to the eBook and using it a reference guide, as it gives so much imperative information about not only food, but also supplements and personal care items too.

Label Lessons teaches regular people, like you and I how to properly read product labels.  It also contains information on how to cleanup your diet and eliminate some of the worst offenders, and eat healthier.  It compares labels you with national labels you are familiar with and tells you which ones are actually the healthy ones.  It provides healthier alternatives and why you should choose them.

Get your FREE eBook copy:  Label Lessons: Your Guide to a Healthy Shopping Cart

Naturally Savvy will donate $1.00 for every share of the eBook via the link above to the Holistic Moms Network.  Label Lessons also provides downloadable coupons for all the healthy products featured in the eBook, and you will have a chance to win a $1,000 shopping spree to the Natural Products Store of your choice.  Note that the coupons and donations close June 22, 2013.

The Press Release for Label Lessons:

Helping consumers better navigate the aisles of their supermarkets for healthy food alternatives to mainstream products.  Label Lessons takes the conversation further, looking at supplements and personal care items as well as food, and how to understand product labels.

“My passion as a mother of three is teaching people how to read food labels so they can make the healthiest choices for their families,” says Donsky, adding, “many of us don’t know how to properly read food labels or how to cut through the marketing claims and understand every ingredient in the products they’re purchasing.  Label Lessons aims to help us make better purchasing decisions.”

The book will be accompanied by a series of Naturally Savvy alternagraphics, distributed through social media, which compare products in key categories, giving consumers healthy alternatives to popular mainstream products such as breakfast cereals and spreads, breakfast and snack food, as well as feminine hygiene products and vitamins.

The eBook is free to download. “This information is really important; more than one-third of US and Canadian children are obese.  We simply have to get this out there to as many families as possible, so we decided to make the book free to download,” says Donsky.  For every time Label Lessons is shared, Naturally Savvy will donate one dollar to the organization Holistic Moms Network (up to $10,000), which has a unique mission aimed at teaching parents how to live a more natural and healthy lifestyle.

Disclosure: Naturally Savvy provided a eBook download to me for free (as it is for everyone who would like to download it) for review purposes.  I received no compensation for this review. All opinions are my own and was in no way influenced by Naturally Savvy nor was I obligated to provide a positive review.
 
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Posted by on May 26, 2013 in Book Review, Books, Naturally Savvy, Product Review, Uncategorized

 

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pur-Absorb Iron Supplement Product Review

26 May

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Iron deficiency anemia is a common type of anemia in which a person’s blood lacks adequate healthy red blood cells, which carry oxygen to the body’s tissues.  As the name implies, iron deficient anemia is caused by insufficient iron – without iron the body cannot create hemoglobin, a substance in red blood cells that allows them to carry oxygen.

Symptoms of iron deficient anemia include shortness of breath, feeling fatigue, a general lack of energy, and a decreased ability to concentrate.

Personally, I have struggled with iron deficient anemia since my late teens.  When I was first diagnosed, I put on a regimen of iron pills.  They work to counteract the anemia, however, the side effects are not pleasant – constipation, bloating, and heavier periods to name a few.  I stopped taking them after a while and instead enriched my diet with food high in iron: dark leafy greens, red meat, enriched grains, raisins, and beans.  That has only helped so much.

As a Naturally Savvy Blogger, I was introduced to a different kind of iron supplement – pur-Absorb – and I would like to share it with you.

pur-Absorb is unique to the iron supplement market for many reasons:  pur-Absorb is a 100% naturally occurring iron-rich spring water that has an over lower dose of iron than conventional iron supplements, and has high absorption rate of over 40% (conventional iron supplements average 18%).  pur-Absorb has been scientifically shown to contain a type of iron that our bodies readily absorb with little difficulty.  pur-Absorb comes straight from the Trefriw Wells Spa in the Snowdonia Mountain Range in North Wales, United Kingdom.

Each packet contains 5 mg of naturally-occurring elemental iron, in a mineral spring water form which is packaged right at the source (after filtration).  For over two hundred years, this iron-rich water has been bottled and used as a natural iron supplement.

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You can take pur-Absorb straight from the packet, or by diluting the packet in water, adding to orange, apple, pineapple, or tomato juice (grape juice is not recommended).  Also, you should not take it with milk, as it reduces absorption by up to 50%.

I first tried pur-Absorb right out of the packet.  I wasn’t the most pleasant drink (shot) in the world, but it was definitely tolerable.  The next day I tried the packet mixed in cold water, and I could hardly tell the pur-Absorb was in the water at all (I partly attribute this to the coldness of the water).

The recommended way to take pur-Absorb is with orange juice.  I don’t care for orange juice, but I love light apple juice, so that’s what I tried next.  With the juice, I could not tell the pur-Absorb was mixed into the juice at all.

I’ve been using pur-Absorb foroticed about two weeks, and I have had no gastro-intestinal side effects.  I have also noticed that I feel less fatigued and have more energy.  Although I have not had my iron levels tested, I am confident they have risen.

To learn more about pur-Absorb, visit their website and see if this iron supplement would be appropriate for you too!  You can find pur-Absorb Iron Supplements at drugstores, and you can also purchase it online on through Nelsons Natural World.  A 28-count box has a suggested retail price of $19.95.

Disclosure:  I was provided a sample from Naturally Savvy and pur-Absorb for review purposes.  All opinions are my own.  As this is a supplement, please discuss any changes to your supplement program with your healthcare provider before starting to use it, for health safety reasons.
 
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Posted by on May 26, 2013 in Uncategorized, Product Review, Health, Naturally Savvy

 

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