$10 Amazon Flash Giveaway.

I'm a Purex insider which means I get to win prizes for spreading the word about their new promotions. This time it benefits you!

I'm hosting a FLASH $10 Amazon Gift Card giveaway thanks to Purex!

Just enter below!

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Soft Scrub Mold and Mildew- Review + FLASH Giveaway

I am a Purex Insider and was given the opportunity to try and review Soft Scrub Mold and Mildew for free! You'd think I wouldn't be so excited about cleaning- but anything that helps me get the bathroom clean is a good thing.

If you have a mold or mildew problem in your bathroom, Soft Scrub Mold and Mildew Gel will fix that. I used it in the bathroom and noticed a big difference on my toilet seat. I thought it was clean before, but it was able to get a layer of junk off of it (and I really try not think about that too much) and keep it clean. 

Since I meant to post this a long time ago- I want to get these coupons to a new owner so I will be hosting a giveaway that ends TOMORROW! 

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Soft Scrub® 4-in-1 Toilet Care- Review + Giveaway!

I am Purex Insider, which means that I am able to try and review products for free and host giveaways for my readers. I love being an Insider because Purex is a brand that I already use, because it is low-cost and worked well for our clothes. I like being able to share their new products because they are products I really use, even without the free samples.

Sometimes as an Insider I get to review products from other brands as well. I was able to try the new Soft Scrub® 4-in-1 Toilet Care for free in order to review it and get to host a giveaway for you all! 

All you need to do is attach the product to the toilet in an area that allows the water flow to touch it when flushing. My favorite part about this product is that it does the work with each flush. I like to have a fresh-smelling bathroom and knowing that it is working even when cleaning is the last thing I want to do. 

I think the only downside is that my toddler can detach the cleaner easily and that worried me. After catching him in the act, he stopped, but it is still a concern I have. I think it may have worked better if it was more securely attached.

Aside from that, my bathroom has smelled fresh (no easy feat!) since using Soft Scrub® 4-in-1 Toilet Care. 

3 Frugal Teacher Mama readers will have the chance of winning a free Soft Scrub product to try at home! Enter below :) 


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*Disclaimer: I am a Purex Insider and was able to sample this product for free. All opinions are my own. 

Combat Ant Killing Bait Strips- Review + Giveaway

I am happy that the weather seems to finally be warming up, but when that happens it seems like the outside pests come in.

We've noticed this problem really badly at my Sister-in-laws. She had ants everywhere, and since she watches my son, I didn't want him to have bugs all over his stuff. I also worried about where to put any ant bait because I didn't want him to get to it.

I was so happy to be picked as a Purex Insider to test out the Combat Ant Killing Bait Strips for free. I felt like this could solve the ant problem, while also keeping it out of the way. There is no mess with these, since you attach the strips anywhere you can stick the adhesive back, and they begin working at killing ants within hours.

I loved how easy they were to apply, we put them in the problem areas (like the pantry shelves) but did not have to worry about the bait strips making a mess.

The true result was that my sister-in-law said they have not seen as many ants since putting out the product. She still sees some stragglers, but this is so much better than constantly throwing away their pantry items because they've become ant infested. I'm so glad this worked, because I feel better about my toddler being there and not around anything harmful. The Combat Ant Killing Bait Strips are out of his reach!

One lucky Frugal Teacher Mama reader will get to sample these for free as well! Enter the contest below and specify if you'd like to try the Ant strips or the Roach strips if you win!


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*Disclaimer: I am a Purex Insider and got to sample this product for free. All opinions are my own.

Frugal Teacher Mama Fan Appreciation Giveaway!!!

In celebration of YOU I'm hosting a $10 Amazon Giftcard Giveaway!! Thank you for following my Spring Break giveaways!!

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Carmex Healing Cream and Hydrating Lotion review + giveaway

This harsh winter weather has been brutal on my skin. My legs are dry, my hands are cracking, and my arms get itchy. Even though spring break is here the winter weather hasn't let up and my skin is still feeling the burn.

Thankfully Carmex has a Healing Cream and Hydrating Lotion to help my skin be ready for spring. I've been using it for the past week and like that my skin is less itchy and feels smoother. I reapply it often so that I keep the smooth feeling. It also doesn't leave a greasy residue and I'm feeling ready for some sun rather than the frozen wasteland outside ;)

A lucky reader will win a prize pack from Carmex!! Enter below to win:


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*Disclaimer: I am a member of the Carmex Blog Squad, and was sent a pack to sample. All opinions are my own.

Dial Kids Body + Hair Wash review + giveaway

My kids are getting older, but aren't quite ready for "grown up" shampoo. They need a kids' body wash that will protect their eyes since when washing they still get it in their eyes and it's a hassle to rinse, so when I got the chance to review Dial Kids Body + Hair Wash. I wanted to see if it would work well for them.

I still have to limit how much they use, since they'd use the whole bottle if given the chance, but aside from that they were able to use it without any issues. It got sudsy and washed them well. They also loved the watermelon scent.

As day two of the Spring Break giveaways, 3 readers will win a bottle to try!




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*Disclaimer: I am a Purex Insider and got to sample a bottle for free. All opinions are my own.

Purex Natural Elements review + giveaway

It is finally SPRING BREAK and I am so ready for a tropical getaway. Only when I look outside all I see is a winter wonderland.

That doesn't mean I can't bring the tropical splash here! I washed a load of towels in Purex Natural Elements Tropical Splash and let the scent take me away.

This is a hypoallergenic detergent that combines pineapple and coconut as well as distant flowers to make you feel like you're far from the mountain of laundry in your basement (or is that just me?).

I liked how it worked on our towels, they were fluffy and smelled great. It made the mundane task of laundry a little better (though a real vacation would be nicer lol).

Since I can't go on a trip far from home, I want to share this tropical getaway with you all as the first of my Spring Break giveaways.

3 lucky winners will be selected, enter below:


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*Disclaimer: I am a Purex Insider and got to sample this product for free. All opinions are my own.

Purex Detergent plus Fabric Softener with Crystals Fragrance- Review + Giveaway

The past couple of weeks have been really difficult for my household. We've had sicknesses, testing, projects, construction, and more going on and I could hardly tell if I was coming or going. So, of course, the laundry piled up for me to tackle as well.

(Anyone feel like washing it for me?)

Some of it had been sitting down there for.. awhile and it was way less than fresh. I really needed something that would clean it and get it to smell good again. Thankfully, I got to try out new Purex Detergent plus Fabric Softener with Crystals Fragrance. It combined the most popular scent off the Purex Crystals (which I also love) with fabric softener and detergent all in one step (saving on time and from buying a lot of different products!). 

I loaded up the washer and hoped for the best, but Purex didn't disappoint. All the laundry came out smelling fresh again, and I didn't have to worry about how long it had been sitting in the basement. I love that this is an affordable way to get a lot of different products, in one. It really is a great value because you spend less and get so much more. 

Frugal Teacher Mama readers get a special treat! You can enter the contest below and 3 winners will win a bottle to try!

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*Disclaimer: I am a Purex Insider and am able to sample products for free. All opinions expressed are my own and not influenced by the company. 

Dial Coconut Water Body Wash Review + Giveaway!

I've been reading a lot about the benefits of Coconut Water. It is rich in antioxidants and electrolytes that are great for hydration. I know that being hydrated leads to better skin, but most of the articles I've read have been about drinking it- I didn't know that you could still get the benefits from using a Coconut Water Moisturizing Body Wash! 

Dial has developed a body wash that puts the benefits of Coconut Water to work in a Hydrating Body Wash. I loved using it, it made a great lather and smelled so good. It was tropical, but not too strong. I think that it worked well as a body wash and even though I love my showers hot, my skin didn't feel dry after showering. My husband and kids also used it and liked it. 

Don't just listen to me- Try it out yourself! 3 Frugal Teacher Mama readers will win a FREE bottle to try!

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Dial has another contest going on as well! Enter the Dial Coconut Water Body Wash sweepstakes for your chance to win a FREE bottle of Coconut Water body wash or $1000!!

*Disclaimer: I am a Purex Insider and got to sample Dial Coconut Body Wash for free. All opinions are my own. 

Soft Scrub® Total All Purpose- Review + giveaway!

Right now my kitchen is under construction, but there are still other rooms that need cleaned- like the bathroom!

I got to try out Soft Scrub® Total All Purpose Bath & Kitchen cleaner by being a Purex Insider. I have reviewed Soft Scrub before and use the brand regularly, which made me even more excited about trying this. I try not to think about how trying cleaning products makes me happy, I don't think it says anything bad about what kind of person I am ;)

I decided to clean the bathroom, since it needed it badly. The picture doesn't show just how bad it was- the amount of toothpaste in the sink, the dirt around the counter, and even nail polish that spilled.

I was impressed, it even took off the nail polish! I loved the scent too. It was clean but not overpowering. I can't wait to use it on my completed kitchen (if we ever complete it). 

You can try it out for yourself! Just enter the giveaway below or enter the Soft Scrub® All Purpose Total Sweepstakes!

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*Disclaimer: I am a Purex Insider and got to sample the product for free. All opinions expressed are my own! 

Honey Bunches of Oats Tropical Blends: Review + Giveaway!

I was really happy to have the chance to review Honey Bunched of Oats Tropical Blends. Not just because my kids love to eat and anything I can give them will help ;) We are a cereal eating family, and not just for breakfast. In fact, I think we eat more cereal as a snack than we do for a breakfast meal.

My kids like Honey Bunches of Oats, especially the granola clusters, so I was curious to see how they would react to the mango flavored flakes and coconut granola (and coconut shavings). My 2 year old was the first to try it, but when his siblings saw the bowl they wanted some too.

I eventually had to put the box up or it would have been gone in a day. This made me very curious to try (and I wanted to be sure to do so before it was gone!) and I could see why they liked it. The tropical flavor is present in the cereal, but not in a way that is too overpowering. I could see eating this as a snack (it's sweet enough to feel like a treat) or for breakfast the days we actually do have cereal. Whether it is a snack or a meal, I can feel confident that it's a good-for-me choice.

Since I'm a Purex Insider, I got to sample this- but I also have a giveaway for you! 3 readers will win a coupon for a free box of Honey Bunches of Oats!

If you want another chance to win, enter the Tropical Trio Sweepstakes for even more chances to win awesome prizes! If you enter, you'll get an additional entry in this giveaway to double your chances at winning!


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*Disclaimer: I am a Purex Insider and got to sample a box of Honey Bunches of Oats Tropical Blends for free as well as host a giveaway. All opinions are my own.

Purex Crystals for Baby- Review + Giveaway! Ends 2/2

I am a big fan of Purex Crystals. I think that they really make my laundry fresher and the scent lasts so much longer. Even though the baby days are behind me, I was excited to hear that Purex Crystals have developed a baby fabric softener formula.

I have many friends who are expecting, so this will be perfect to use as they are washing their baby clothes and getting their things ready for their new arrival :) Even the scent reminds me of a new baby (the good smells- not the bad ;) ).

This formula is not only Hypoallergenic, Dye Free, and a Natural formula (87% natural), it is also safe for children's sleepwear!

I got to sample a bottle of it and put it to use this weekend as I tackled the mountain of laundry in my basement. This week was rough for laundry, because having a toddler in potty train mode meant for even more laundry than usual. Even though it didn't start out smelling so great, every load I've pulled from the dryer have been fresh and soft. I love the scent so much that I would buy it even though my baby is 2.

Frugal Teacher Mama readers get to get a treat! 3 readers will win a coupon for a FREE bottle of Purex Crystals for Baby to try! Just enter the giveaway below.


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*Disclaimer: I am a Purex Insider and got to sample a bottle of Purex Crystals for Baby for free. All opinions expressed are my own.

Fashion Friday: Paparazzi- Giveaway ends 1/18

For this Fashion Friday I wanted to talk about Paparazzi Jewelry! A friend of mine is a consultant and I recently hosted a party and invited my friends.

I love the pieces they have, they are so unique and you can find something to fit any style. The best part is that each piece is only $5+ tax so you can get a cute earring and necklace set without spending a lot. They also have a line for children for only $1 a piece and they are so cute. My daughter went a little nuts trying to pick out her favorites :)

Usually at-home parties are so expensive that I hate going and hate hosting because I know money is tight. This party was so easy to have because for $5 + tax you get something really nice (rather than the cheapest thing in the catalog) and there's no pressure.

The headband, necklace, and earrings are all from Paparazzi for $10 Total (+ tax)! You can check out her page (linked above) or her facebook page to place an order (applicable S&H charges will be added). I'm already planning my next party.. and may need a bigger jewelry box. 

Frugal Teacher Mama readers get an extra chance to own a piece of Paparazzi Jewelry! Lisa offered to sponsor a giveaway and will ship to the contiguous US. 

You are entering to win this piece:

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20 Mule Team Borax Laundry Boosting (and so much more)- Giveaway Ends 1/24

Ever since I was introduced to 20 Mule Team Borax  it has been something in stock in my laundry room. It helps boost laundry detergents and make your clothes cleaner, we even used it during Girl Scouts to may laundry soap.

But don't let that limit you, there's more to 20 Mule Team Borax!

House keeping:
1. Pour 1/4 cup in your toilet. Swish with the toilet brush and let set for 30 minutes or overnight.

2. Clean the disposal! Add 2-3 Tbs to your disposal. Let set for 15 minutes, then rinse with the disposal on. (This worked so well for our stinky sink!)

Pest Control:
1. Make an ant killer. Just mix 1 cup of sugar, 1/2 cup of water, and 1 Tbs of Borax. Place in a shallow dish for the ants to eat (Keep out of reach of children!).

2. The cure for cave crickets. We had them really bad when we moved to this house. These are the ones that look like spiders. I would be so grossed out every time I went in the basement to do laundry. Then I read to sprinkle borax on the ground because they will eat it. We haven't had an issue with them since!

Science Experiments:
1. Make plastic. Empty a glue bottle into a bowl. Fill the glue bottle with warm water and add it to the glue. In a separate bowl mix 1/2 cup of warm water with a teaspoon of borax. Slowly add it to the glue mixture and watch what happens!

2. Grow borax crystals. Boil water, and for every cup you add to a glass jar, add 3 teaspoons of borax. Tie a string to a pipe cleaner and suspend it in the jar. Leave it overnight and see what happens.

So whether you plan to get brighter laundry, banish pests, or just have fun- Borax has so many uses. Enter the giveaway below to win a box of Borax, 3 people will win!!


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*I am a Purex Insider and got to sample a box of 20 Mule Team Borax for free. All reviews and opinions are mine.

Disney On Ice presents Worlds of Fantasy!- GIVEAWAY ends 1/5/13

Christmas is coming soon, and I think that gifts that give you an experience are some of the best ones. They don't clutter the house and you make memories that last a lifetime! Some of my best memories are of Disney, and I know that my kids will develop their own (as I make new ones by watching them!)

Make memories with this perfect stocking stuffy and save money :) 

Disney on Ice presents Worlds of Fantasy!  

Showtimes: January 23-27, 2013  at Bankers Life Fieldhouse Indiana

Click here to order tickets and when you use the code: SAVE4

You will get $4 off all performances (excluding opening night)

*Valid on $24 tickets

*Valid NOW - Jan. 22, 2013

*There is a limit of 6 tickets

*On-Line only

I'm so excited to be able to host a Giveaway! One Lucky Frugal Teacher Mama reader will win a 4 ticket prize pack to see Disney on Ice presents Worlds of Fantasy! Just enter below: 

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Disclaimer: *I am a Feld Family Ambassador, and in exchange for my time and efforts in attending shows and reporting my opinion within this blog, as well as keeping you advised of the latest discount offers, Feld Entertainment has provided me with complimentary tickets to Feld shows and opportunities to attend private Feld pre-Show events. Even though I receive these benefits, I always give an opinion that is 100% mine! 

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey presents Dragons!- GIVEAWAY!

The circus is coming to town! It's not too late to buy tickets to Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® Presents DRAGONS at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis! Order your tickets through this link and use the code SAVE4 to save $4 a ticket! This deal is valid on the $20 tickets for all performances (excluding opening night, limit of 6). This deal is ONLINE only and valid through November 28th, so plan to order soon! If you need to check for showtimes, check this link. 

Not only is it a great show, but an hour before show time, audiences can join Ringling Bros. talented performers and

learn new circus skills at the All Access Pre-show, FREE with your ticket!

o Audience members can get up close and personal with Ringling Bros. performers to take photos, get autographs and learn circus skills at the All Access Pre-show.

o Circus-goers can meet some of Ringling Bros. majestic animals, see a pachyderm paint a portrait and learn more about Ringling Bros. commitment to elephant conservation at the All Access Pre-show.

o The All Access Pre-show is the only place where you can register for a chance to win a masterpiece created by one of Ringling Bros. artistic Asian elephants.

I also have some exciting news! Frugal Teacher Mama is hosting a giveaway for  4 PACK  of tickets to the November 29th show at 7pm!!

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Disclaimer: *I am a Feld Family Ambassador, and in exchange for my time and efforts in attending shows and reporting my opinion within this blog, as well as keeping you advised of the latest discount offers, Feld Entertainment has provided me with complimentary tickets to Feld shows and opportunities to attend private Feld pre-Show events. Even though I receive these benefits, I always give an opinion that is 100% mine! 

Celebrating and Savoring a Simple Christmas by Crystal Paine- Flash Giveaway

The amazing blogger, Crystal, at MoneySavingMom.com has written another ebook that seems to be right up my alley! I will get the chance to read the book and review it later, but I wanted to offer readers of Frugal Teacher Mama the chance to WIN her ebook! This giveaway will end quickly, so enter now! :)


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Melissa & Doug Terrific Twenty List and GIVEAWAY!

Yesterday I posted about the Melissa & Doug Terrific Twenty List. Today I am SO excited to announce that Frugal Teacher Mama will be a part of all the fun!

I loved looking through the list and though I narrowed my favorites down to a few, when I saw the Big Rig Building Truck Wooden Play Set, I knew that my boys would both have so much fun with it!

I loved it so much, that I wanted a Frugal Teacher Mama reader to win one! Enter now to win your own and have one less gift to get this holiday season :) 

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*Disclaimer: I am participating in a Melissa & Doug Blogger Program. Melissa & Doug provided me with a a product and will be facilitating the delivery of the product to the winner. All opinions expressed are my own. 

Purex plus Oxi- Review + Giveaway!

I love being a Purex Insider, more than I love doing laundry (though that may not be a tough contest). Since starting work, laundry has been so difficult to get to. I have tried to do a load a day, but when I've been at work all day and add in childcare, girl scouts, boy scouts, and other obligations it will be 9pm and laundry will be the last thing on my mind.

So the weekends are my laundry days and I just marathon it until all the loads are done. One concern I have during this is stains setting. I usually have a whole process for doing laundry, but Purex plus Oxi is going to help shorten my routine!

I usually opt for scent-free detergent, but this scent is nice enough that it doesn't bother me or my husband, and really helps make our laundry feel fresher (which is a big task for week-old laundry!). With 3 kids ranging in age from 2-9 it also has been great at scaring away the stains!

So, while I may not enjoy laundry day to the extreme- I do enjoy having clean clothes for the week and fewer steps in getting my clothes clean!

Try it for yourself! 3 lucky Frugal Teacher Mama readers will get to try Purex plus Oxi for free! Just enter the contest below! If you're feeling really lucky, enter Purex plus Oxi's sweepstakes and be entered to win $1,000 and a 1 year supply of Purex plus Oxi. Plus if you enter you can get a bonus entry for the Frugal Teacher Mama giveaway!


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*Disclaimer: I am a Purex Insider and was able to try this product for free. All opinions are my own.