Review & Giveaway: Purex No Sort for Colors Laundry Detergent

I've been using my homemade laundry detergent for a couple years now, but Purex is my favorite detergent at the store and as a Purex Insider I get to try out and share the new products Purex rolls out - which I love!  Purex Baby and Purex Crystals are a couple of my favorites!!  Now, they have a new detergent to help simplify your laundry routine - and who doesn't need that??  It allows you to stop sorting clothes, by trapping loose dyes and reducing color bleeding accidents in your mixed color loads! 

Every once in a while I have a half a load of lights and half a load of darks left....I'd love to finish the laundry but am a little nervous to run them together.  I thought I'd give this detergent a little test, so the first load I tried this on, I put light beige sheets and dark stinky (toddler/baby...ugh!) clothes together.  I'm not going to lie, I was a little apprehensive because the boys had a lot of really dark blue in that pile.  But I took it out of the washer, and not only did it work great on the baby pee-pants smell, but I didn't notice any bleeding stains at all!  Now I'll have no excuse not to finish the laundry since it can all go in together!  ....umm, wait a minute...

Seriously....a navy blue baby outfit, dark purple pillowcase, 
beige sheets and white leggings -- all in the same load with no color bleeding at all!

*They do say it's not a miracle worker though, lol, so if you have new or strongly colored pieces of clothing (like jeans or reds...) it's recommended to do those first on their own a few times.


Now, onto my favorite part...a giveaway for you!!  Sign up here to win a FREE bottle of Purex No Sort for Colors detergent!!
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Disclosure: The Purex brand provided me with a sample of Purex No Sort for Colors detergent in exchange for a product review.  However, all the opinions expressed here are my own.

FREE Paint at Ace Hardware this Saturday!

FREE Paint Saturday is happening this weekend at your local participating Ace!  Print your coupon for a FREE quart of Clark+Kensington Paint+Primer paint from Ace Hardware, then stop by Ace Hardware, this Saturday (August 3, 2013) to pick up your free quart of paint.  Quantities are limited.


*printable coupon is good for THIS Saturday only.  While supplies last. Average availability 40 quarts per store.  Most colors available for tinting.  Limit 1 per household per calender year.

Target: FREE Picture Frame!

Grab this printable coupon and get a free picture frame at Target!

     {{Deal Scenario ~ Target}}
RE Picture Frame - $2
- $2/1 printable Target coupon
= FREE!

(thanks Money Saving Mom!)

FREE ebook on Amazon.com: "Clutter Antidote: The Ultimate Guide to Decluttering and Organizing Your Home"

Amazon is offering the "Clutter Antidote: The Ultimate Guide to Decluttering and Organizing Your Home" e-book for Kindle for FREE! 

• If you don’t have a Kindle, you can just download a free reading app from Amazon which will allow you to read this on your PC, iPad, iPhone, blackberry, android, Mac and more!
• Prices change often.....if it's still FREE the price will be listed as $0.00

"Is your home getting cluttered? Do you have too much stuff but nowhere to put it? Has the clutter gotten so bad that you're starting to think there's no way out? If any of this sounds familiar then Clutter Antidote is for you. In this ebook you'll discover:

• why you clutter;
• how to avoid the clutter trap;
• which items to keep and which items you must throw away;
• how to achieve the most incredible results by starting small;
• how to make a plan that won't overwhelm you;
• declutter tips and tricks for each room in your house;
• the secrets of the most succesful clutter busters.

Let's face it: clutter is a problem. Some people's houses are so full of junk and clutter that they avoid even spending time at home. Not only can hoarding affect relationships and cause a home to become unlivable but it can even become a life threatening problem.

Now is the time to take action. Clutter Antidote was written with people just like you in mind. It details simple, step by step procedures that can quickly get you on the right path to having a clean, organized and clutter free place to live.

Take back control over your life. Buy this ebook and start decluttering now!"

 

FREE Clorox Toilet Bowl Cleaner + FREE Shipping (after cash back)!

ShopatHome.com has a great Wild freebie deal today! While supplies last – you can grab FREE Clorox Toilet Bowl Cleaner --  buy it today, and the amount you pay will be returned to you as a Shop At Home rebate within 30 days.
*limit one per ShopAtHome.com customer.

Get your deal:

• Go to Shop At Home to sign up or log in
• Do a search for "Quill.com"
• Click on "Buy Now" to open up a window that goes to Quill.com
• Add the Clorox Toilet Bowl Cleaner with Bleach to the cart priced at $3.49 (plus, anything else you buy will currently earn you 2% cash back)
• Shipping is FREE on all orders for a limited time
• You'll then get the $3.49 "WILD Cash Back Reward" in your Shop At Home account within 30 days.
• Enjoy cleaning your toilets a little more because it's free! ;)

* WILD discount good only while supplies last, No Rain Checks.  ShopAtHome.com rebate checks are mailed monthly, within 90 days of item purchase, as long as you haven't returned the product to the store, and you have a minimum balance of $20 in your ShopAtHome.com account.

Also if you are new to ShopatHome.com, you will get a $5 credit within 30 days added to your Shop at Home account as well. Once your account reaches $20 you will get a check!

FREE Glade Expressions Starter Kit and Refill at Target!

Here's another great deal on Glade Expressions -- and it's the best kind.....free!  I just got some of these in the Fuji Apple & Cardamom scent (pictured) last week and the house smells amazing!  (I'm not normally a big fan of air fresheners, but seriously - amazing!)

     {{Deal Scenario - Target through Sept. 29th}}
Target Deal: Buy 1 Glade Expressions Starter Kit, Receive Glade Expressions Mist Refill FREE!

• Buy 1 Glade Expressions Starter Kit – $2.99
• Buy 1 Glade Expressions Mist Refill – $1.99

Use $2.00/1 – Glade Expressions Fragrance Mist Starter Kit
AND use $1.00/1 – Glade Air Care Item
= FREE (with stacked coupons, when you buy both)!


(thanks Krazy Coupon Lady!)

Rite-Aid: Glad Trash Bags for only $1.99 = .6¢ a bag!

The August Rite Aid Video Values are only available to view through today - Wednesday. August 29th!  The coupons don't expire until Sept. 15th though, so watch them now and print this coupon for Glad trash bags to use this week and get a great deal on garbage bags!
(My personal price I aim for is .10¢/bag or less, and these are .06¢ a bag for Glad!)

     {{Deal Scenario - Rite-Aid 8/26 - 9/1}}
Glad tall kitchen bags (13gal, 35ct) - $3.99
- $2/1 Rite-Aid AdPerk coupon
= $1.99!


(thanks Krazy Coupon Lady!)

Easy DIY Homemade Laundry Detergent Recipe!

A big pile of laundry was waiting for me today, but when I went to start the first load I discovered that one of the kids had used the last of the laundry soap.  "Make laundry detergent" was on my to-do list for a few weeks, but I had been putting it off -- so now was as good a time as any!

I usually use All Free and Clear, but the first time I made this I was thoroughly impressed!  It's so easy to make and extremely cheap -- about 1¢ a load (from cost breakdowns I've seen on other websites) -- compared to Tide at about 19-20¢/load from what I see on the Walmart website!

My toddler "helped me" test out the first load by wetting the bed -- "pee sheets" are some of the worst laundry loads I think.  It took out the smell beautifully and they smelled fresh and clean with just one regular cycle - no soaking or anything!  I was instantly won over.  =)


So this morning I got my supplies and helper together and whipped up another batch! 

The basic recipe:

• 1 c. Borax
• 1 c. Washing Soda (not the same as baking soda!)
• 1 bar soap, shredded (many recipes use Fels Naptha, but I've heard that it really doesn't matter, so I picked one that smelled great and was on sale)

I also added these optional ingredients:

• 1 c. Baking Soda
• 1 1/2 c. Purex Crystals (they smell amazing and soften your laundry without oil - so it doesn't ruin the wicking ability of towels and exercise apparel)

I shredded the bar of soap into a bowl with a microplane, then Emma helped me add the rest of the ingredients.
(Since then, I've also shredded it in a food processor after drying the bar on the counter for a few days.  Or if you use Ivory, you can try this cool trick in the microwave instead of shredding!)

I stirred it all together and then put it into the now empty Purex Crystals container.

I was going to use a pretty glass jar, but I thought the plastic bottle might be safer for the kids to use.

• I use 1 Tablespoon per load -- but if you have a really grubby load, you could go crazy and use 2 Tbs. for only 2¢!  ;)  (it may seem strange at first to use so little, but it has no fillers - only what it needs to do the job)
• It's important to note that this does not get sudsy -- commercial detergents have things added to make them get bubbly and "look" like they're working, but it's not the bubbles that do the cleaning 
• From my research, I've found that this works great and safely in HE (high efficiency) machines because it doesn't suds up
• I found the ingredients in the laundry aisle at WalMart (but if you want them shipped to you, I've included links to the products above to be able to buy them online also)

Pin it, share it, and let me know how you like it!   =)

FREE GE Light Bulbs at Target with Printable Coupons!

Here are a couple coupons you can stack at Target to get GE light bulbs for FREE!

     {{Deal Scenario ~ Target}}
GE Light Bulbs - $2.99
- $2/1 Target printable coupon
- $1/1 GE light bulb printable coupon
= FREE!


(thanks Money Saving Mom!)

FREE Purex UltraPacks Laundry Detergent Sample!

Get a FREE sample of Purex UltraPacks - these are SO handy for the kids to help with laundry!

*By mail. While supplies last. Limit (1) sample per household. Samples are only available to consumers in the United States. Please allow up to four weeks for your free sample to arrive in your mailbox.

(thanks Money Saving Mom!)



You may also be interested in:
"2 Minutes to Extend the Life of Your Dryer - and Save Money on Your Utility Bills!"

Target: GE Light Bulb 4-packs for FREE!

I posted yesterday how to get GE light bulbs for only .39¢ at Target, which was already great, but here's an extra coupon you can stack with the Target coupon to get them completely FREE!

     {{Deal Scenario ~ Target}}
GE Light Bulbs (4pk) - $2.39
- $2/1 Target printable coupon
- $1/1 GE light bulb printable coupon
= FREE!

(thanks Nifty Thrifty Savings!)

TARGET: 4pk of GE Light Bulbs only .39¢!

Edit:  Check this new scenario to get them for FREE!

Here's a great coupon to get a 4pk of GE lightbulbs for only .39¢ at Target! Once you're at the Target coupons, click on "household" to make it easy to find.

     {{Deal Scenario ~ Target}}
GE Light Bulbs (4pk) - $2.39
- $2/1 Target printable coupon
= .39¢


(thanks Mojo Savings!)

FREE Lysol Dual Action Wipes with "Try Me FREE" rebate!

I am all out of anti-bacterial wipes and am thinking about making my own.  But in the meantime, the toilets must be cleaned!  While I am not happy about cleaning the toilets, I am super excited about getting some wipes for FREE! 

Just buy Lysol Dual Action Wipes and submit this "Try Me FREE" mail-in rebate!



(thanks Mamas Spot!)


You might also be interested in:
2 FREE Renuzit Fresh Accents + Moneymaker at Walmart!
2 Minutes to Extend the Life of Your Dryer (+ Save Money on Utility Bills!)

FREE Renuzit Crystal Elements with "Try Me Free" mail-in rebate!

I've been wanting to try these Crystal Elements out for a while now, so here's the perfect chance to do it for FREE!

• Purchase a Renuzit Crystal Elements refill between 11/14/11 and 2/28/12.  Either a 9oz refill (up to $2.99) or 18oz refill (up to $5.60)
• Mail in this "Try Me Free" rebate form (follow instructions on form)
• Receive a check via mail within 6-8 weeks!

*One offer per envelope and one offer per name/household/address.  Must be postmarked by March 31, 2012.

FREE Renuzit Fresh Accents Holiday Air Freshener with "Try Me Free" rebate form!

Get a FREE Renuzit Fresh Accents Holiday Air Freshener with this "Try Me Free" mail-in rebate! 

*Offer valid on Renuzit® Holiday Fresh Accents™ Long Last Air Freshener, in Winter Berry or Festive Snow® fragrance. Purchase price will be refunded up to $2.29. Requests must be postmarked by January 31, 2012.  Allow 6-8 weeks after mailing for delivery of your check. Limit one offer per envelope and one offer per name/household/address.



(thanks Sarah's Deals!)

DIY Table Centerpiece - Easy, Beautiful and FREE!

I recently made a centerpiece that we use on the dining room table and the buffet, and I'm so happy with it!  I love how the twine and burlap gives it a natural, rustic feeling, but the glass and mirror gives it a polished look....it gives off the most beautiful glow.....

I was inspired by Thrifty Decor Chick's beautiful centerpiece, and thought that something like that would be perfect for our dining room.  I didn't want to spend anything on it though, so I used what I had on hand and it turned out to be a great free project!

I started telling the hubzy about it, and said I wished that I had a "back of the door" mirror like she used......he suggested just using one of our rectangular wooden framed mirrors that we have arranged on top of our china cabinet (you can see them in the pictures where I showed you our Easter egg craft)......he's so smart!  ;)

I had no time to spare since it was the busy week before our housewarming party, but I was so excited that I just went for it - and it came together so quickly! 

I grabbed any clear or blue jars and vases we had around the house......some were recent thrift store finds I showed you on the Facebook page....(just the blue ones below, the clear one holds Q-tips in our bathroom, and though it's pretty I didn't think it would be stable enough for candles)

Next I got out some white votive candles and arranged (and re-arranged) all the jars, vases, and candles on the mirror until I was happy with the layout.  I put a candle inside any container that was big enough to hold one.

I liked it like that, but thought it needed a little something more, so I got out my twine and burlap (2 of my favorite things!) to soften it up.

I wrapped a couple of the votive holders with twine, and added strips of burlap and twine to some of the bigger containers.....no rhyme or reason, just whatever I thought looked good.

I like how the burlap and twine feels "Fall-ish".....I'm thinking about finding some little bits of orange -- ooh, maybe some of those tiny pumpkins! I'll probably change it up for the seasons too.....around Christmas time, adding ornaments, changing out the blue containers for reds or greens, and ribbons instead of twine....adding some color with dried beans, lentils, or coffee beans around the "inside" votives.....maybe adding shells or starfish in the Summer.....

What do you think??  I'm so happy with it!

If you try this and use a frame/mirror like I did, and it has a "teeth-y" hanger thing on the back, you may want to tape over it or remove it so it doesn't scrape anything you set it on.......like when your daughter tries to move it off the table and leaves a big old scrape across it.....just sayin'.  =/  (that's ok though....the next week she had a sleepover birthday party and nail polish remover got spilled and took the finish off one of the legs.....ahh, that poor table -- it's so overdue for a makeover)

**I made sure to position the twine and burlap away from where the candles will be burning.  We often light it after the kids are in bed, but I usually keep it out of the reach of kids anyway so that they don't play with it and leave the twine or burlap over the flames.

Linking up......


I {Heart} Naptime!

"Look What I Made" party at Creations by Kara

Thrifty and Fabulous

FREE Bissell Stomp 'n Go Stain Lifting Pads (or a Moneymaker)!

Right now you can get Bissell Stomp 'n Go Stain Lifting Pads for FREE with a rebate for up to $5.99.  You can buy it at many stores like Target and WalMart, then mail in a rebate form with the UPC and receipt. 
There's also a printable coupon for $1 off 1 that you can use to even make this a moneymaker!  (*The coupon was available before, then was reset....it may not be available for long.)

     {{Deal Scenario}}
Buy 1 Bissell Stomp 'n Go Stain Lifting Pads for $5.99
Use $1/1 printable coupon
Mail in this rebate form (for up to $5.99)
= FREE + $1 Profit!



"You must meet the following terms to qualify for this rebate:

• The original/downloaded form must accompany your request.
• Your request must be received by 4/15/2012.
• This offer is only good in the United States.
• Limit of 1 (qty) rebate submission (up to $5.99 total rebate value, rebate check amount will be for the actual purchase price excluding sales tax) per name, address or household.
• Allow 4-6 weeks for shipment.
• Proof of purchase must be from a BISSELL Stomp ‘n Go® you purchased."

Housewarming Party - better late than never!

This weekend we had a housewarming party.......we probably should have called it a "thank-goodness-we-have-finally-finished-all-the-big-projects-and-refinanced-the-house party", but neither Evite or Punchbowl (both free online invitation sites) had any invitations by that name.

So we went with "housewarming", which thoroughly confused some of our friends who couldn't understand why we already "moved again" since we just moved into this house two years ago.  Of course we hadn't, we just had some big projects to tackle first before it was party time!  We did have some little projects left that we'd put off for too long though and we did want to get some of these things done before having the party.  Once we set the date, we got to work.....and it's amazing how much can happen when you have a deadline!

 In about a week my husband and I:

• finished putting up the trim and closet door in the bathroom
• installed the bathroom light (we'd used just the medicine cabinet lights the whole time)
• put up a lovely vinyl stencil my mom got me about a year ago
• fixed the front door trim that was loose
• donated the garage sale leftovers once and for all (instead of saving them for "the next sale")
• cleared and cleaned the front porch
• painted the basement stairway walls (I skipped painting the last stairway going upstairs since I ran out of time)
• repainted our key/purse/library book holder thingy (before and after to come)
• created a fabulous centerpiece for FREE! (picture below -- tutorial to come)
• created a fantastic jewelry organizer {very cheaply} with burlap and a frame (pic below -- tutorial to come)
• ...and of course the standard extra cleaning for a party (which the kids were all so excited about)  ;)

I found a couple recipes via Pinterest that looked amazing, and saved just for this occasion......and oh mylanta, they did not disappoint!!  They were both SO easy and SO yummy -- be sure to check these out!

 {Jalapeno Popper Dip via Closet Cooking}

{Butterfinger Blondies via Six Sisters Stuff}

We had great food, great conversation, and just a great time to celebrate this wonderful house we've been blessed with!  It was a really nice time with friends and family, and gave us great incentive to check things off that way overdue to-do list! 

Here's a sneak peek at the "just for fun" projects we threw into the week......you know, since we had so much extra time on our hands, lol!

{Beautiful Centerpiece that's even better in person, cost $0}

~ Before ~

~ After ~

{Vinyl on Living Room Wall}

{Jewelry Organizer}

I'll be posting the tutorials soon - so check back for those!  Let me know what you think if you try those recipes -- you really should!  I'm going to go do a quick clean up to keep the house this miraculously clean forever.....or at least for a few days!