Rockin' Green Laundry Detergent Review and Giveaway (Ends 9/10) U.S.

I have heard of Rockin' Green Laundry Detergent, but I have never tried it.  It was started by cloth-diapering mom, and I have to admit that I honestly thought that was the only reason someone would use this product.  I have never heard anyone except cloth-diapering moms talk about it.   And I was only a cloth-diapering mom for a few weeks before my husband at the time took over and changed to disposables because he didn't like cloth diapers.  So why would I want to try something like this?  I have no need for it!

Now if you think about it, you realize that sounds kind of silly.  If a laundry detergent is a proven detergent for cleaning soiled cloth diapers, why would it not be something that would work in other instances as well?  We live in the country, and we have very hard water.  We have fourteen cats, one dog, and four goats.  We also have a 9-year-old girl who doesn't mind getting dirty as well as a grandfather who manages to get fairly dirty on a regular basis.  This sounds like an ideal product for us!

When this product arrived in the mail (we got to try Classic Rock Smashing Watermelons), I was instantly intrigued as I read about the detergent.  All of the ingredients are natural, eco-friendly, and safe for little ones, pets, and more.  All of the scents are natural (that in itself is pretty amazing!).  I was amazed to discover that you only have to use a relatively small amount of detergent with a regular load of laundry.  We continue to use the recommended two tablespoons since our water is pretty hard.  There is also the option of soaking, but I have not had a chance or need to use that yet.

My mom was the first one to use this product, and she said it worked at least as well as our current detergent.  However, she was looking forward to trying it on our towels.  Lately, our towels had been smelling pretty bad even after a wash.  She used this detergent, and voila, nice-smelling towels!  You can also use this detergent as a washing machine cleaner which we may use in the future.   She was still raving about the nice-smelling towels even a week later, and if you know my mom, she does not often rave about products like that.

While I cannot say that it brightens our whites very much (we need to try the soak), I think I am pretty sold on this detergent.  And it feels so good to know that the product is all-natural and allergen-free.  Our only real complaint is that the package is rather difficult to close.  It has a "zipper" closure, but it sometimes does not stay closed very well.  I would prefer if it had an easier closure, but that is just my opinion.  My mom has arthritis in her hands, and she truly struggles when closing it.  It would be horrible if that detergent were not completely closed and it accidentally got knocked over.  But that is truly a minor thing.

So, this is not just for cloth diapering.  This is a fantastic laundry detergent that is versatile and works well on all clothes.  I would recommend that you try it out for yourself.

I am excited to announce that Rockin' Green has agreed to give away one bag of Rockin' Green detergent (winner's choice of fragrance) to one of my U.S. readers.  All you need to do is enter the rafflecopter form below by 9 P.M. Pacific time September 10, and you are entered to win.  Best of wishes!

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New Tide Pods Review

About New Tide^® PODS^™:
New Tide^® PODS^™ have a revolutionary three-
chamber design that cleans, fights stains and
brightens all in one. Just pop ‘em in to give your
laundry a clean that is seriously deep down and
thorough.Learn more at Tide.com.

I was sent a sample of New Tide Pods, and I was quite impressed with how easy these are to use.  All you do is take it out of the package and put it in my washing machine.  I didn't have to measure out detergent, pour it in, or have to remember to put something in the machine later on.  In fact, I got to put this pod in the washer first and then fill up the washer with clothes.

I cannot say that I saw that my clothes were any cleaner or brighter, but what I will say is that they were just as good as any other detergent I have used in the past.  I appreciated not having to measure anything out or clean up the sticky detergent spills.  That is honestly what I don't like about laundry detergents.  In fact, I don't even measure out detergent for that reason.

If you get a chance, do try this product.  I was sent a free sample of this product from vocalpoint in exchange for my honest review.  I was no financially compensated in any way and all opinions are 100 percent mine.

Thoughtful Thursday: Robby Wash Ball Review and Giveaway (Ends 2/28) U.S.

Laundry--one of those necessary chores that we have to do and never seem to end!  Actually, I never have minded doing laundry--it's putting it away that is the dreaded part for me.

Since the cost of everything has continued to rise, the price of laundry detergent has also gone up.  Even when we buy it in bulk, it is a pain to keep on putting out money for detergent that you know may not be so great for the environment.  And sometimes it seems like you need so much.



I will admit that I was skeptical at first when I got to try this product.  I could not imagine that you could just put this ball in the wash, and your clothes would get clean.  This ball is supposed to last for 12 months, and it is safe to use in water up to 180 degrees.  It will clean your clothes while preserving the color and keeping them smelling fresh.  And it is safer for your environment (and much nicer for your bank account).

According to their site, here are the technical specifications:
Technical Specifications

• French Technology - worldwide patent
• Net weight: 0.4 lbs
• No phosphates or chlorine
• RoHS lead free directive certified
• Washes: 120 washes with pack (*use 2 balls with over-sized washing machines)
• Warranty on ball: 90 days
• Contents: blue wash ball loaded with macro-molecule pellets, a stain stick, 3 extra packets of macro-molecule pellets
• Ultra high efficiency laundry solution - no need to add any laundry detergent
• Hypoallergenic and great choice as a baby laundry detergent cleaner
• Washer Temp: use in temperatures up to 180F
• 10 ounces of macromolecules are equivalent to more than 1200 ounces of powder detergent
• Reusable: ball can be used for 2-3 years
• Light fragrance for a feeling of freshness at the end of the wash cycle
• Safe to use with bleach however we recommend using our included stain stick for stain removal or a salt cleaner as this will not damage the fibers in your laundry like bleach can.
• Note: Do not place the washing ball in the dryer as this could damage the washing ball and reduce its effectiveness

Now,  in case you are wondering, I know for a fact that this works on my clothes!  I had the privilege of winning one some time ago, and it lasted the year that it claims to.  And I will tell you that when I got the chance to review one, I was more than ready to get this again!  I had considered buying another one since mine had worn out, and I do believe that these work just as well as they claim.  I have been cautious when using them in hot water--generally it is other members of my household that wash in hot water.  

The thing I also love about the Robby Wash Ball is that it is so much easier than measuring out laundry detergent.  We generally have large containers of detergent that are not user-friendly.  I hate measuring out my detergent.  Robby Wash Ball requires no measuring of any kind!  Perhaps that sounds like a minor thing, but it is certainly not to me.  

The exciting thing is that you have your own chance to try one of these for yourself!  My wonderful sponsors have agreed to give away one Robby Wash Ball Pack (just like the one I reviewed) to one of my U.S. readers.  All you will need to do is enter this giveaway using the rafflecopter form below by 9 P.M. Pacific time on February 28.  So what are you waiting for?  Get busy entering!

RAISE Armpit Stain Remover Review and Giveaway (Ends 1/31) U.S. (Closed)

So are you one who sweats a lot?  Possibly you struggle with yellow sweat stains on your shirts!  Or you might even struggle with ring around the collar.  So often these terrible stains can be permanent, and there goes your nice dress shirts!


There is now a product that can help you save those shirts.  It is called RAISE Armpit Stain Remover, and it can get remove those awful perspiration stains.  RAISE is the first ever stain remover to effectively eliminate underarm stains as well as ring around the collar. You will be able to restore shirts to new again.

This product is best used by pre treating the entire stain, rubbing together (or using a small brush) and letting it sit for 15-20 minutes before laundering.  

When testing the product make sure to use on stains that have not been treated with bleach as bleach will set making it permanent.

For a limited time RAISE Armpit Stain Remover is running a 2 for $20 special on their site www.armpitstainremover.com.

Now, I will be the first to tell you that I honestly don't struggle with underarm stains, but I do have problems with ring around the collar.  This often happens with my make-up.  I hate it when it happens, but up to this point, there has been nothing to address the problem.  

I waited to review this product, and of course, the weather turned cold.  All my shirts were too cold to wear in the weather, and I wasn't sure how I would be able to review this.  I had one set aside to treat with this product, but it was washed by another family member before I could give it a try.

So then I had a great idea.  Yesterday we were out in the snow and rain, and I was wearing some nice dress pants that dragged along the ground and got horrible stains.  In fact, the stains were already there--they only got worse.  My khaki pants were covered in brown and black mud all along the bottom of both pant legs.  I thought I would try this product because after all, brown is just a shade darker than yellow.  I was pretty sure that if I didn't treat the mud, it would be permanent.

It was easy enough to treat the stains.  I put a towel underneath the pants, and I poured the product on the stain.  Then I rubbed it together.  I saw absolutely no change, and I truly feared it would not work.  I thought I may even have a case of permanent stains on my hands.

I washed these pants, and the stain was completely gone.  Even the stains that had been there before I wore them were gone!  I was completely amazed!  I am sold on this product.  Not only does it work for armpit stains, but it will work on other stains as well.  It couldn't be easier to use, and I can certainly recommend it as a stain fighter!

I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

Now onto the giveaway!  Yes, one of my U.S. readers will win their very own bottle of RAISE armpit stain remover.  All you need to do it enter on the form below, and you may be the lucky reader!  Be sure to enter by January 31 9:00 P.M. Pacific time.  Best wishes to you!


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