Potty Training Stinks

Potty training stinks.  Well, not potty training itself, but the aftermath of soiled underthings that accumulates when one is waiting to have enough laundry to justify a load.  Febreze Laundry Odor EliminatorThen of course, there are the unfortunate episodes when said soiled laundry comes out smelling as if they had never encountered the rinse and spin cycles.  Oi vey!  Just last week, I washed one pair of Sister’s jeans three times (THREE) before they finally smelled clean.

Of course, I do all those things you are supposed to do, like rinsing the soiled underthings immediately after they become soiled, and getting them in the wash as soon as feasible.  But, sometimes that just isn’t enough.

Fortunately, Febreze Laundry Odor Eliminator understands tough odors.  It is specifically formulated to capture tough odors in the wash cycle and rinse them away during the rinse cycle, the first time.  While detergent is designed to get the dirt out, Febreze Laundry Odor Eliminator is designed to get the stink out.  It is safe to use with detergents, bleaches, fabric softeners, and other laundry additives.  It carries the Good Housekeeping seal of approval, which I trust, so I’ve added Febreze Laundry Odor Eliminator to my laundry arsenal.

Febreze for laundry

I think I will be using it on Hubs “just mowed the lawn” clothes, too!

Febreze is currently offering a coupon good for $2 off Febreze Laundry Odor Eliminator when you sign up.

What odors do you battle in the laundry?

Febreze Laundry Odor Eliminator is available wherever laundry products are sold, including Walmart, and on Amazon.

***I received a product sample to facilitate this post.  Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.***

Quote- Risk to Blossom

While I have never read any of the works of Anais Nin, one of my favorite quotes is attributed to her…

risk to blossom

 

“There came a time when the risk to remain tight in the bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom.”

When I took the photo of the pine blossom, with my Canon Elph, I thought the quote would be perfect for it.

Wouldn’t you agree?

My Little Cowgirl

Sister loves horses.  No, I mean LOVES horses.  So, when I received an opportunity to review a girls costume from AnytimeCostumes.com, a site that has a lot of cute girls costumes, I knew just the one I wanted.

This cowgirl costume came complete with the dress, belt, vest, and cowgirl hat (boots and horse not included).  As soon as it came in, Sister wanted to try it on.  And ride her horse.

cowgirl costume

LOL.

Although the belt is way bigger than her waist (I ordered a Small: 4-6, and she has a 3T waist) and this particular costume is hand wash only (eek, I picked a hand wash only costume) I’d say I picked a winner, wouldn’t you?

cowgirl costume

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***I received a courtesy sample to facilitate this review, using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.***

Weekly ALDI Ad

You may recall that back in December I wrote about Entertaining with ALDI.

I am quoted in this weeks ALDI circular ad, page 5.

ALDI Circular 04/18/12

How cool is that!

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Thanks, Alicia, for letting me know!

What is Your Love Language

It’s that time of year, again, when I am reminded that it is time to plan my annual reading of  The Five Love Languages

lovelanguages By far  The 5 Love Languages, by Gary Chapman, is one of my all time favorite books.   It is one of a handful of books that I will read more than once. I usually can’t stand to read the same book twice, because I know what is going to happen and it just kills the enjoyment for me.  This book, however, is a worthy exception.

I first read The Five Love Languages in 1997, shortly after I became a Christian.  I learned SO much the first time I read it.  For the first time in my adult life, I actually felt like I understood my Dad.  My Dad was always the provider.  He worked long, hard hours to provide for the six of us kids and Mom.  Dad is a man of few words, and he didn’t often say I love you… at least, when we were younger.  From reading The Five Love Languages, I realized that Dad spoke his love for us every time he punched the time clock, every time he worked overtime, and every time he took the odd job snow plowing or repairing someone’s car.  I didn’t understand then, nor did he, that we spoke different love languages.

Since 1997, I have tried to read The Five Love Languages at least once a year.  I really think that I gain fresh, new perspective into the relationships in my life each time I read it.

2012 is nearly a quarter finished (can you believe it?) and I have to get this book back in my stack.  I think it is essential reading for everyone who loves anyone!

I took the love language test, available online.  Here are my results…

My Primary Love Language is Words of Affirmation

My Detailed Results:
Words of Affirmation: 11
Quality Time: 8
Acts of Service: 6
Physical Touch: 4
Receiving Gifts: 1

I feel loved when… I am told that I am loved, or appreciated, or talented, or…

Pretty much, I am a words girl.

Words will either build me up or tear me down.

Now that Dad understands that, he never hangs up the phone without saying the words “I love you.”  And if he does, one of us is quick to hit redial (bet you can’t guess which one).

Unhappiness in relationships is often due to the fact that we speak different love languages. It can be helpful to know what language you speak and what language those around you speak.  How about you? Do you know your primary Love Language?

Take the Quiz!

I would love to know your results, too.  What did you think of the quiz?  Do you think the result is an accurate assessment of your love language?

The Five Love Languages is available on Amazon

Have you read it?  What are your thoughts?

The Five Love Languages: The Secret to Love that Lasts

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***This is an unsolicited review, and I purchased my own copy of THIS book.   I originally posted about The Five Love Languages back in 2009 and updated to share with you again, because I think this book is that important!  I will soon be sharing my review of The 5 Love Languages of Children, which I had previously received as a gift from my Mother-in-Law, and also received a review copy of from the publisher.  I have donated my extra copy to our church resource library.  Squee!***