Life, Family, and Home - Simplified & Sweetened
Usually I’m all about scent when it comes to doing laundry and choosing laundry detergent. I just want to make sure that everything comes out smelling clean and not stale. But I’m also very open minded when it comes to laundry and cleaning products, so I decided to try some all free clear. [Read more…]
I usually try to wait till the week of Thanksgiving to talk Christmas and holiday gift guides, but I’ve got a lot of great items to feature (plus recipes and so many other Christmas posts coming up) that we simply have to start now, in order to get everything in. We start today with Agraria. They are a company based out of San Fransisco that sells great home interior items like candles and diffusers, as well as bath and body products for you.
Agraria products are great for friends and family and just about any lady on your list. (Who doesn’t want their home or themselves to smell good?) My mother-in-law especially loves candles, so I’ll be giving her Agraria’s Bitter Orange Candle. Imagine a sweet orange scent with a hint of spice. I know she will love it!
What’s sets their items apart from the competition is not only their lovely scent but also the elegant look of the products. Your gift recipient will definitely be proud to display this gift in their home!
I’ve tried their candles and diffusers in my own home. The diffusers are a an especially good gift and value, as the scent last a long time. I got a diffuser several months ago, and it still has plenty of liquid and scent.
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Great fabric softeners and scent boosters are a must in my house! I always want to make sure the boys have extra fresh clothes (and me too!). Not to mention, there’s nothing like fresh sheets and blankets for the beds. Purex Crystals are a great product for this. I like them, because I don’t have to worry about the product staining or fading out our clothes the way some liquid products. They also give my clothes a very fresh scent, and I like that I can easily measure them out for any size load.
Now when you shop the laundry aisle, be on the look out for Purex® Crystals Aromatherapy.
So far I’ve tried the well being scent. I really enjoy the freshness and floral scent it gives my laundry, and I can’t wait to try the other scents!
Disclosure: I received product samples and coupons to facilitate this post. The opinions are my own.
With Halloween just around the corner (Can you believe it??), it seemed like a good time to share my fall decor. For the fall season, I find that a little goes a long way. By just adding a few items to a buffet table, fireplace, or front porch area, you can easily give your home a touch of fall.
This year I didn’t actually buy anything new, but I did change things up in the way I decorated from previous years. Take a look around and let me know what you think. (Also, be sure to take a look at this collection of 15 Fall Subway Art Printables if you’re in need of some cheap decor options.) [Read more…]
This fall I’ve been sharing a number of cleaning and tools and products. Today we can continue the series with a roundup of must have fall cleaning tools from Mr. Clean, Black & Decker, Dawn, and Evercare. And to go along with the round-up, I have a giveaway package featuring all the products you see here! [Read more…]
This review was made possible by Double Duty Divas and Cascade. I was provided the featured product free of charge to facilitate my review, but all opinions are 100% mine.
Today I’m sharing another party, starring Cascade as the clean up crew. For this party, we had a brunch of sorts, featuring a French Toast Bake, as well as bacon, sausage, hashbrowns, and other breakfast treats, like…
Our guests received samples of Cascade, was well as product information and tips.
The biggest and most important tip to note……when you Cascade Platinum, NO pre-rinse is needed! A survey found that 46% of respondents thought that skipping the pre-rinse would lead to dirtier dishes, but Cascade Platinum has an advanced triple-action formula has powerful enzymes that break down even 24-hour stuck-on food for Cascade’s best clean and shine.
I’ve definitely seen the proof of this, having used the product for the last couple of months. Since I only run my machine two or three times a week, my dishes have plenty of time to set up and really put the product to the test.Cascade has worked great on everything from casserole dishes and crock pots to baking skillets and pans.
Skipping the pre-rinse not only helps your dishes to come out clean and shiny, but it also saves you time. Here are some other tips, I shared with my guests:
1. You can stack ’em high or stack ’em low. Just make sure bulky items don’t block the sprayer.
2. Place tall dishes & pans in the back of the bottom rack so they don’t block the detergent chamber.
3. Check your bottom. Place glasses and other fragile items in the top rack. This keeps them away from the powerful sprayer under the bottom rack.
4. Your tine to shine. Keep glasses looking great. Set them between tines on the rack, not over them. Wet contact points can cause spots.
5. Lock & load. Threading longer utensils through coffee mug handles can help keep them secure in the wash.
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I feel like I’m a little late to the party with this post, since everyone started sharing their fall decor a month ago, but I was doing my fall decorating last weekend (decor post still to come), and I decided to go online and get a free printable to frame for my living room. When I started searching, I was overwhelmed by all the cuteness I saw, so I decided to throw together a post with some of my favorites!
I have to confess, I did recycle the 5 at the bottom from a previous post I did, to get 15 for this post! The five I shared a couple of years ago were so cute, I thought they were worth a second look, and I like having all of these in one place just for my own convenience, and I’m sure it’s better for you too.
As always, the links where you go to download this great artwork can be found underneath each photo. Hope you enjoy!
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For the past month, I’ve been featuring ideas and products for fall cleaning. Today I’m sharing a few more, and as a bonus, you can actually Get $10 Back in Coupon Savings on these products with Henkel A+ Values.
Henkel makes products you know and love such as Dial, Purex, Right Guard, renuzit, and Soft Scrub. Today I’m talking about how I use products from the last two brands on this list, but I’m also going to tell you how can save money on ALL these brands this fall. All you have to do is by $20 worth of products from the participating brands I just mentioned. Then visit the A Plus Values page and enter your email address. From there, you will have the chance to upload your receipt from where you bought the participating products. Upon validation, you will receive $10 in money saving coupons from Henkel. Coupon savings delivered electronically via opt-in e-mail. While supplies last. $20 purchase requirement based on advertised retail price, before coupons.
This is a really great deal for me, considering I already use products from the participating brands. If you use these items too, this might be a great time for you to stock up! [Read more…]
If you’re like me, you love filling your home with fresh, clean fragrances. Agraria has a beautiful line of high quality fragrance products like candles and diffusers, that not only smell fabulous, but also add a luxurious look to your decor.
As you know, October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Here at Simply Sweet Home, I am happy to support and raise awareness for the cause. Each year I try to partner with companies who are doing the same, and I’m happy to have Agraria as a partner in this. [Read more…]
Back to school means back to laundry, as you have extra piles of school clothes, not to mention practice clothes and uniforms from sports and other activities. This fall I’m getting that extra laundry done with all. All Oxi com comes in both a liquid form, as well as might pacs. [Read more…]
