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Purex Complete with Zout is a detergent and pre-treater all in one. It works to get stains out the first time.  Purex Complete with Zout is safe for use in both traditional top load washers and High Efficiency (HE) washers.

Purex Complete with Zout contains 3 stain-fighting enzymes:

1.  Protease:  this one helps withe the protein based stains like grass and blood.

2.  Amylase:  this one helps you get rid of those starchy stains like chocolate and tomato sauce

3.  Mannanase:  this one works against guar.  If you’re like me you’re thinking, What the hay is guar?  Guar is used in a lot of food as a thickener.  Like for instance, in ice cream, barbecue sauce, and salad dressings.  Guar really sticks to clothes so that why this one is important.

Now for the real test.  With 3 small boys at my house, there is no lack of stains to test this out on.  My hubs and I have all white sheets and comforter on our bed.  Our toddler will wake up in the middle of the night some times.  He usually goes right back to sleep if I give him a drink in his sippy cup and lay him beside me for a little bit.  Well, one time I decided to give him purple grape juice.  I know, what was I thinking right?  Well here is the stain that occured:

It was not only on this part but the padded fitted sheet as well as our even bigger comforter.  The Purex Complete with Zout bottle tells you to use it like a regular detergent.  However, for tougher stains (Such as my purple grape juice that sat all night on the white blankets) it tells you to add some detergent directly to the stain, rub in, and let set for about 5 min.  before washing.  So I did and was relieved to see that the stain really did come out.  ALL of it, not just some of it.

So yay for Purex Complete with Zout.  I used it in conjunction with my Purex Complete Crystals that I always have on hand now.  My bedding smells fantastic and is stain free.

Good news, if you aren’t able to use products with fragrance or need something hypoallergenic, Purex Complete with Zout also comes in a Free and Clear formula.

You can go to FreeSamplePurex.com to request a free sample to “Prove it to yourself” that it works.  OR you can try to win a full size bottle here.

Mandatory Entry:  Tell me why you need/want to try new Purex Complete with Zout in a comment below.
Don’t forget to leave your email address so I can contact you if you win.

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3.  Retweet this giveaway using the RT button in the upper left corner OR you can use this phrase:

”  New @Purex Complete with Zout  is a detergent and pretreater in one.  Win a free bottle here: http://bit.ly/f57G3E @angiewith3 3/27 US ”

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5.  Enter any of my other current giveaways and leave a comment telling me which one(s) you entered.

6.  Follow Purex on twitter and leave your twitter id.

***Giveaway will end at 11:59 PM EST on 3/27.  Open to US.  2 winners will be drawn using random.org.  Winners will be emailed and have 48 hours to reply to winning email notification.  If no response within 48 hrs, a new winner will be chosen***

I received a full size bottle of Purex Complete with Zout as a Purex Insider.  I was under no obligation to give a positive review.  Any opinions expressed are my own.  Giveaway is being sponsored by Purex.

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When we bought out house, we knew we would have some work to do. We weren’t afraid, just limited my money. So, we started with the things that HAD to be done and moved on to things we WANTED done. We created a list which will take us years maybe even a decade to go through. On that list is to remodel the kitchen.

Our kitchen had an ugly orange linoleum that was just crying for us to put it out of it’s misery. Ground in dirt, no longer shiny, chunks taken out of it. So we laid down new linoleum which perked up out kitchen. I really wanted new counter tops but couldn’t afford it at this time. Then I had the opportunity to review: Giani Granite paint kits for counter tops. I was so excited to be able to try it. I saw the pictures on their website.

I also went to Giani Granit’s facebook page to see some of the “real” people that used the kits.  I say “real” because I mean people like myself that aren’t professional painters or carpenters.  The pictures I saw inspired me.  Here’s is one that was included in the press material:

It was a hard choice to decide which color I wanted for my kitchen counteres.  My old ones were white with silver flecks.  There were nicks and stains on the counter.  It was so boring and beat up I couldn’t wait to get started.

close up of counter notice odd orange stain in lower right

counter before. (with painters tape in place) not terrible but boring.

The Giani Granite kit comes with a dvd instruction video which was excellent.  I really felt prepared to start my counters after watching it.  I kept mine up and paused it at the appropriate place so if I needed a reminder I could just go back and review it.

The whole process was easy.  Dare I say, it was actually fun!  I truly enjoyed using the kits.  I did it all by myself.  No help from the hubs….err well he had to show me how to use the caulking gun around the sink but once he showed me, I did it.

I chose the Emerald Green Giani Kit.  One of several things I liked about this kit was that it was really hard to mess it up.  You lay down the base coat all over your counters, then have fun adding the three mineral colors over top.  The pattern and amount of color is up to you.  The kit comes with most of the materials you need:

Giani Base coat, the 3 mineral colors, and a top coat
A roller handle and two rollers
a stiff foam brush
a large sponge that you end up cutting to apply the mineral colors,
a black poster board for you to practice with before you actually start on your counters
the instructional DVD which is super helpful

The only things you need that’s not in the kit are: painters tape, clear caulk to seal around your sink when you’re done, paint pan, a small artists brush if you need to do touch ups around your sink or wherever once you remove the painters tape.

So ok here’s what my counters look like now:

Mine does not look anything like the Emerald Green pics on the site but I still like it

My kitchen has a little more character now

Giani customer service is very willing to help.  You can also use the kit on your bathroom counters as well.  My kitchen counters only used 1 kit and I still have a little left from the kit.  I plan on doing my bathroom sink and my microwave stand as well.

Pros:
–at only $70 per kit, it’s a lot cheaper than installing new counters
–Easy to do and fun
–Really hard to mess up
–Giani Customer Service is great!

Cons:
–With drying time it does take about 2 days to complete
–Can’t put appliances back on counters for at least 72 hours until completely dry
–for 2 weeks after have to make sure you don’t leave any free standing water on counter as it takes paint 2 weeks to completely cure. 

You can buy Giani Granite Paint kits on their website or on Amazon.

I encourage you, if you’re considering this to check out the before and after pics on Giani Granites site and/or Giani Granite’s facebook page.  There are also other bloggers that have done reviews that I checked out that had really great results as well. 

Mandatory Entry:  Visit Giani Granite’s website and tell me which color you think you would like to put in your bathroom or kitchen.  While you’re there you should check out the before and after pics!
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4.  Follow me on twitter as @angiewith3 and leave a comment with your twitter ID.

5.  Tweet this giveaway using the RT button in upper left corner OR you can use this phrase:

” Transform your boring counter tops with @gianigranite101 kits.  #Win enough to update your kitchen on  http://bit.ly/fEuSuk @angiewith3 3/20 ”

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8.  Click my Purex Insider link to learn about Purex Complete Crystals: http://www.purex.com/MXTQEPZOXYOMU91AXODMQMFIYLHZ 
This entry only available until 3/13.

***Giveaway ends 3/20 at 11:59 PM EST.  1 US winner will be chosen 3/21 using random.org.  Winner will be notified via email and have 48 hrs to reply.  If no reply by specified time in email, a new winner will be chosen. ***

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The first time I looked through a Thirty-One product catalog, I thought the products were cute, fashionable, and the idea of Thirty-One was unique.

Thirty-One is a faith-based company that offers lots of products that can be personalized.  Depending on the products you can choose the fabric patterns, if you want the product you purchase to be embroidered, the color of the embroidery, and style of the lettering.

Tara is an Independent Consultant with Thirty-One Gifts.  I’ve had the pleasure of working with Tara to review one of Thirty One’s Thermal totes.  I had a really hard time choosing which fabric pattern and embroidery color I wanted.  I finally decided on the fabric pattern “St. Andrews Garden” with a brown A embroidered on it.  It didn’t take long for me to receive my tote.  Tara actually let me know when it shipped before I even got my shipping confirmation.  I was able to track it to find out when I would receive my order.

The Thirty-One Thermal Tote is actually a generous size.  It’s bigger than most of the lunch bags I’ve had in the past.  I’m thinking this thermal tote will be great for trips to the park during the spring and summer.  It will easily fit a few sandwiches and juice boxes for the kids and myself.  It would also easily accommodate a container with your salad, water bottle, and container of dressing for lunch at work.  Pack two meals in it for a day on the lake.  I took mine grocery shopping today and used it to put a couple of the smaller frozen items in.  For only $14 I think this is a great deal for such a well-made versatile products.  Thirty-One also offers a Small Thermal Tote if you prefer.  I stuffed a few groceries into my bag and took a pic so you could get a better idea of the amount this could hold.  I didn’t stuff it to the brim. So it could even be used as a reusable shopping bag if your just getting a few small things at the store.

Thirty one has a lot of other beautiful and functional products too like mini-backpacks, Utility totes, purses, diaper bags, magazine baskets, organizers, and so much more. 

If you’re interested in starting your own business with Thirty-One you can find information on Tara’s Consultant home page.  Start  your business for only $99 and receive over $300 in products to help you get started.  Tara can help you get started and answer any questions you may have.  She has a convenient “email me” button on the top right corner of her site, right under her picture.

Giveaway will end March 7 at 11:59 EST.  1 US winner will be chosen from qualified entrants using random.org.  Winner will be notified by email and will have 48 hrs to respond to winning email notification.  In the event the winner does not reply within 48 hrs, a new winner will be chosen. 






***I received a Thirty-One thermal tote at no cost for review purposes.  Any opinions expressed are my own personal and honest opinions.  I did not receive any monetary compensation for this post. ***

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