$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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Purex Back to School Giveaway!!

Even though I've had mixed feeling about heading Back to School this soon- I am really happy to see the kids I work with, and even more happy that my kids are able to see their friends. Oh, and that learning stuff ;)

To kick off the Back to School excitement, Purex is hosting a Back 2 School $1,000 sweepstakes! Make sure to enter by clicking the link or the picture- no matter how you feel about starting back to school, you'll be happy winning that prize (I know I would!).

22 Years of Borax Sweepstakes- Enter today!

I'm a Purex Insider so I get to share promotions with you. 

I've talked before about all the many uses of Borax (from laundry to science!) and now I'm excited to share the new 22 Years of Borax Sweepstakes with you!

I know that I could use $1891!! :D

31 Days of Fun Sweepstakes from Purex

I'm popping in from my Summer Hiatus because I wanted to share Purex's 31 Days of Fun Sweepstakes!! I'm a Purex Insider which means I get to share this information and can earn rewards and prizes- but by entering below you can too!

I'm  already a fan of Purex since it fits my household budget and does a great job of keeping our clothes clean (sometimes even performing miracles with my kids!), and this contest is geared to all the "fans" of Purex- so make sure to "like" them on Facebook to participate!

They will be giving prizes away EVERY DAY in August. What a perfect end to summer!

Later this week I will host a $10 Amazon Giftcard Giveaway for my readers! 

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. 

Purex Kick Back and Play This Summer Sweepstakes

Being a Purex Insider means I get to find out about great promotions (and have the chance to earn rewards by sharing them with you), and this promotion is one that I'm really excited about!

Purex has teamed with LG and Little Tikes for the best giveaway!

I am beyond ready for summer- and will be even more ready if I win. :)

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.

Dial Kids Body and Hair Wash- review + giveaway

I posted yesterday that my kids got to try out a new body wash from Dial, but I didn't have to leave the Toddler out.

Dial has also developed a Body and Hair Wash for kids 2 and older. It is more like the baby wash that we're used to, but is made with Toddlers in mind.

He loved the bubbles made by the soap, but I lived how clean he was after using it. He hates having his hair rinsed, but this rinsed out quickly and didn't irritate his eyes.

As day four of the Spring Break giveaway 3 readers will win a bottle to try!


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*Disclaimer: I am a Purex Insider and was able to sample a bottle for free. 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 Experience the Enchantment Sweepstakes!!

Don't forget to enter the Purex Experience the Enchantment Sweepstakes! You could win $1000 and an entire year of FREE Purex!

Also, a reminder to enter my Purex Giveaway before 3/24!!

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.

Never Let Them See You Sweat® Sweepstakes featuring Dry Idea AdvancedDry Fresh

If you haven't entered the Never Let Them See You Sweat® Sweepstakes featuring Dry Idea AdvancedDry Fresh- what are you waiting for?

One lucky grand prize winner will receive $500, while 10 2nd place winners will receive a $50 prize! 

Just click the link above to enter- I did! :) 












*I am a Purex Insider and am eligible for prizes for sharing this link. 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.

Enter the Borax Fresh Year, Fresher laundry sweepstakes!

If you haven't entered yet, you should enter the Borax Fresh Year, Fresher Laundry sweepstakes! You could win $1500!

Also, don't forget to enter the Frugal Teacher Mama Borax giveaway too! :) 

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.