Fresh Wave Carpet Shake & Fresh Wash Ends 10/25/11

I'm sure you all remember the review I wrote of Fresh Wave and their incredible Stinky Dorm Kit.

Well, I have the distinct pleasure of introducing to you two new products: The Fresh Wave Laundry Supplement and the Carpet Shake.

Using a proprietary blend of water and natural plant oils, Fresh Wave's chemistry started as an industrial solution for wastewater treatment facilities, paper mills, asphalt plants -- some of the world's smelliest places -- and trickled into a consumer solution that can be found at Bed Bath & Beyond, Whole Foods Market, Ace Hardware and a host of other trusted retailers. Instead of masking odors, Fresh Wave eliminates them completely using a non-toxic, non-hazardous, fragrance-free formula that's safe to use around children and pets.

Fresh Wash (ARV: $11.99)
Product Description:

Natural odor eliminating Fresh Wave Fresh Wash in a 24 oz size can be added to laundry loads to destroy odor. Safe to use around people and pets.

A Laundry Lifesaver!
Fresh Wave® Fresh Wash is perfect for eliminating laundry odors in all types of fabrics, adding anywhere from three to seven ounces per wash load. And no owner of a front-load washing machine should be without Fresh Wash to neutralize the nasty smell that lives in the rubber gasket around the door.

For deodorizing laundry - add two capfuls to the wash cycle. If treating significant odor issues add one to two capfuls more. To remove odors from Front Load Washer, apply to rubber gasket around the rim of the door with a soft cloth, then wipe dry.

Carpet Shake (ARV: $14.00)

Product Description:
Natural odor eliminating Fresh Wave Carpet Shake in a 6 oz. container that deodorizes odor plagued rugs and carpeting. Safe to use around people and pets.

We eliminate the odors carpet cleaners can’t get out.
Shake, shake, shake your carpet odor away with Fresh Wave® Carpet Shake. Few things absorb and hold odors as well as your carpeting. From spilled food to pet odors, cigarette smoke to sweaty feet, your carpet is exposed to a lot of bad smells. Not to mention must, dust and even pet accidents. But a sprinkling of unscented carpet odor eliminator - using natural ingredients - can safely and effectively get rid of smells.

For the ultimate carpet and rug deodorizing feat, add the Fresh Wave Pearl Packs to your vacuum to prevent odors from re-entering the room via the vacuum’s exhaust.



The generous folks at Fresh Wave have offered one of my readers a container of Fresh Wash and a canister of Carpet Shake!

Just follow the entry instructions below for your chance to enter to win!

DISCLOSURE:
I received a Carpet Shake and Fresh Wash from Fresh Wave for the purpose of review. I was under no obligation to write a review. I received no monetary compensation. The opinions expressed herein are my own and based on my use of and experience with the item(s).

BH Cosmetics Tropical Matte Eye Shadow Review & Giveaway Ends 10/22/11

I have a love-hate relationship with eye-shadow! I love to wear it, but hate searching for the "right" colour for my skin. I am, as my Mother calls it, olive-complected (is that a word?).

My skin is just naturally a bit tanned. I think it's from that curious mixture of Scots-Irish-English and Cherokee.

Now, Lizz is a peaches-and-cream complexion. So, most lighter colours work well and the darker colours give her a very mysterious look.

Lighter colours on me -- not so much.

So, she and I were BOTH delighted to have the opportunity to review the stunning 88 Colour Tropical Matte Eyeshadow Palette from BH Cosmetics.

Even sassy urban princesses go on tropical retreats: warm up your eyes with year-round, summer-toned beauty. Breezy blues and sea glass greens dance with peony pinks and lilting lilacs. Sand dune taupes and ocean-splashed grays are as coolly lovely as a late summer sunset.

I really love the Matte finish to these eyeshadows. Shimmer is lovely, of course, but I prefer a more muted statement (my age is showing here). I am partial to greens, purples, and browns while Lizz is adventurous and likes the brightest shades possible.



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BH Cosmetics has generously offered one of my readers the chance to win the amazing 88 Colour Tropical Matte Eyeshadow Palette for their very own!

Just follow the directions below for your chance to enter!

Contest Open Internationally.

I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.





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Microplane Review & Giveaway -- CLOSED!

CLOSED!!!

We cook a lot of meals with fresh vegetables at my house -- Mike is very much a meat and potatoes kinda guy (It's the Scot in him, I'm sure)!

However, I h*a*t*e to peel potatoes and carrots. And I can't eat carrots that haven't been peeled... I just... can't. Potatoes... some are great with the skin on and some not so much.

I've tried various peelers in my time and haven't ever been satisfied with any of them.

Lizz called me to tell me about a great Peeler she'd received and said, Mama, you have GOT to try this! So I did.

The Microplane Easy Prep Straight Peeler is fantastic kitchen tool. It's sturdy... a bit heavier than most peelers (thankfully! I like a tool with some heft to it)... and fits nicely into the palm of your hand.

The Microplane Easy Prep Peeler features a soft grip ergonomic handle with a sharp stainless steel blade. It's designed to make food prep easy and effortless.

It's certainly made life easier for me. I have arthritis. A small-handled peeler and my hands are in agony after 5 minutes. The larger, softer grip handle of the Easy Prep Peeler is such a welcome relief -- a blessing for arthritic hands!

Easily peel potatoes, carrot, cucumbers and other vegetables. The contemporary design of the new Microplane® straight blade peeler features soft grip ergonomic handles and sharp stainless steel blades designed to make food prep easy and effortless.

Product Details:
*Use end piece to remove produce blemishes.
*Perfect for both right and left handed use.
*Cover included.
*Outer Dimensions: 6 1/4" x 2 1/8" x 1 1/2"
*Weight: 4 oz.
*Materials: 18/8 stainless steel blade. Premium soft-touch plastic handle.
*Made in China.

Product Features:
*Stainless steel straight edge peeling blade
*Reusable blade cover
*Ergonomic soft grip handle
*Dishwasher safe
*Contemporary design

Care and Cleaning
*Easy to clean.
*Dishwasher Safe.

The Microplane Easy Prep Straight Peeler retails for $9.95.

Microplane also makes Graters, Salt Shavers, Box Graters, and Zesters! Each one is a classic and each one is designed to make life easier for the Cook!

Microplane offers same day shipping before 11:00 a.m. CST and FREE SHIPPING on orders of $25 or more!

Connect with Microplane on their Social Network Pages: Facebook and @microplane on Twitter.

The great folks at Microplane have generously offered one of my readers the chance to win a fantastic Easy Prep Straight Peeler for their very own!

Just follow the directions for your chance to enter to win!

Contest open to USA Only. Contest will close at 11:59 p.m. EDT on Wednesday, September 7th, 2011. ONE ENTRY PER HOUSEHOLD ONLY, PLEASE!

DISCLOSURE:I received a Microplane Easy Prep Peeler for the purpose of review. I was under no obligation to review this item. I received no monetary compensation and the opinions expressed herein are my own and based on my own use of and experience with the item.

SWIFFER SWEEPER VAC -- Review & GC Giveaway -- CONTEST CLOSED!

CONTEST CLOSED!

Not long ago, I was contacted by My Blog Spark to see if I was interested in reviewing the fabulous Swiffer Sweeper Vac. Of course, I said YES!

Swiffer is a name I know and respect. So, I was quite eager to try this product!

When it came, I was so excited to put it to use and I was not disappointed at all! It's so easy to get started -- the hardest part is waiting for the battery to charge!
The next morning, after the battery had charged completely, I placed the dust cloth on the sweeper (easy peasy) and got down to business.

The Starter Kit I received came with small canisters of dirt and cereal to toss on the floor and sweep up as a trial.

I don't know what I was expecting, exactly. I thought it might pick up some of the stuff, but not all of it.

WOW! Was I ever surprised! It DID pick all of it up and even more! This is quite the little sweeper vac -- it's fairly quiet and very powerful. I've used it in every room so far with tile floors and haven't been disappointed.
It's so lightweight, too. It's not a problem to move the vac from one room to another. Isn't that a relief?

Okay, I am SOLD on the Swiffer Sweeper Vac! I'm sure you will be, too!

Keeping up with cleaning your home is no day at the beach. You have to haul out the broom and dustpan for even the simplest jobs. (How do people track in so much dirt anyway?)

Worst of all, no matter how much time you spend sweeping up messes, it seems like no time before you have to pull out the broom and start all over again.

Before you throw your arms up in frustration, we´ve got a solution. It´s the NEW and improved Swiffer SweeperVac with Double-Action Clean. The vacuum picks up the big stuff while the electrostatic pad traps and locks in dust and smaller grit. Double-Action Clean means less carrying around a broom and dustpan, and more cleaning. But don´t take our word for it; take the Double-Action Challenge and see for yourself.

The Swiffer SweeperVac is great for:
• Pet hair
• Wood, tile or vinyl floors
• Large food objects like raisins, cereal; and craft
supplies such as beads
• Non-carpeted stairs
• Under appliances and furniture

Dry Cloths are great for:
• Under tables, beds and cabinets.
• Inside closets
• Around pet areas
• Under appliances
• Getting dust, hair and crumbs without turning on
the vacuum The Swiffer Sweeper Vac Starter Kit includes:
1 Rechargeable Vacuum Sweeper
2 Disposable Dry Sweeping Cloths
1 Battery Recharger

The Swiffer Sweeper Vac is available at most locations across the Nation, to find the store nearest you, simply visit Swiffer's Store Locator

Proctor and Gamble and My Blog Spark would love to give one of our readers the chance to own a new Swiffer Sweeper Vac. They are giving one reader of Gathering My Roses a $40 Wal-Mart card so that you may buy your own Swiffer Sweeper Vac!! Just follow the instructions below for your chance to enter and win!

***NOTICE: You MUST leave your email address in the body of your comment or make your email address visible in your profile. If I cannot contact you -- you can't win!***

Please leave a separate comment for EACH entry!

OPEN TO USA RESIDENTS ONLY, PLEASE!

MANDATORY ENTRY: Visit Swiffer, then come back here and tell me which room you'd clean first with your new Sweeper Vac!

ADDITIONAL ENTRIES:

1. Fan Swiffer on Facebook
and post on their Wall -- tell them Terri & Liz from Gathering My Roses sent you!

2. Follow Gathering My Roses PUBLICLY via Google Friend Connect (Located on the sidebar)

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4. Follow @GeorgiaMist on Twitter

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PLS RT! http://bit.ly/bTcecB

6. Post the link to this contest on your blog, Facebook, or MySpace page(s) and link back here!

7. Enter another contest on our blog and then come back and tell us which one.

This contest will be open from Sunday, April 18th until Monday, April 26th. Winner will be announced on Tuesday, April 27th.

DISCLOSURE:
P&G provided me with a complimentary Swiffer SweeperVac, refills, information, and Walmart gift card to giveaway through MyBlogSpark. We were under no obligation to review these items. We received no monetary compensation. The opinions expressed are based on our own use and experience with the products.