Dial Baby Body and Hair Wash and Dial Kids Foaming Hand Wash Review and GIVEAWAY

With three (dirty) boys, we go through a lot of soap in our house.  Whether it is soap for washing hands, or soap in the bathtub, these boys require a lot of washing on a daily basis.

So, I was so excited when Purex picked me to test Dial Baby Body and Hair Wash AND Dial Kids Foaming Hand Wash.

I was sent the Fragrance Free gentle formula of the Dial Baby Body and Hair wash.  This formula is perfect for your infant/toddler ages 0-2 (although my 5 year old wanted to try it too).

Developed with Pediatric Dermatologists, this tear-free formula is pH balanced and hypoallergenic, with no parabens or artificial dyes, for babies’ perfect skin. Gently removes environmental dirt for a head to toe clean!

As you can see, Ben was excited to try the body and hair wash.  So, we plunked him in the tub (his favorite place to be lately) and went to town!

I loved that it is a tear-free formula, hypo-allergenic, with no added parabens or artificial dyes.  Ben loved that he could have a bubble head.

When Sam heard all the fun we were having in the bathtub, he jumped right in and insisted I give him 'bubble hair' too.  Gotta love these boys!

 

As for the foaming hand wash, the boys were literally FOAMING at the mouth when they saw it in the package and couldn't wait for me to put it in their bathroom for them to try.  The watermelon scent was a huge hit, and I loved that it tackled dirty hands the first time around so there wasn't a lot of repeat hand-washing happening!

The hand wash is also hypoallergenic, with no artificial dyes, no parabens, pH balanced and gentle on kids’ skin!

Want to try either of these products?  ONE of my lucky readers will win a coupon for a Free Dial Baby Body and Hair wash OR a Free Dial Kids Foaming Hand Wash (your choice).  Just enter the rafflecopter below!  Good luck!

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Dial Miracle Oil Hand Soap Review and GIVEAWAY

I just want to start off by saying WELCOME, if you've found your way over to McMomma Reviews by way of my family blog, Livin the McLife.  I thought it would be better to seperate my product reviews and giveaways from the family stuff...of course, some of the family stuff will find it's way over here (since we are testing these products as a FAMILY), so don't worry you can still get a fix of my adorable little boys :)

For those of you that are new to my McLife entirely, let me introduce you to those 3 little monsters:  Max, Sam and Ben (in picture below order from L to R is Ben, Max, Sam).  These three little guys are the lights of my life -- and the reason that my house is a pig sty....but I digress....

They look pretty cute and harmless, right?  Well....let me just tell you something.  They are BOYS.  Messy, dirty, stinky, dirty, messy, crazy BOYS.  My house is in a constant state of disarray.  It definitely keeps me on my toes, but let me tell you, my hands take a beating!

And THEIR hands (and faces) are constantly messy too.  

So, when Purex sent me another product, the Dial Miracle Oil soap to try (see my review of the Dial Sugar Cane Husk soap here), I was ecstatic!  I had already declared the Dial Sugar Cane Husk soap to be for ME ONLY, so I decided that this one could go in the downstairs bathroom for others to use too :)

Dial Miracle Oil Hand Soap is infused with Marula Oil.  Wikipedia informed me that "Marula oil is extracted from the kernels (nuts) of the Marula tree.  The Tsonga people of South Africa and Mozambique have used the oil as a moisturising body lotion for women and also as a massage oil for babies. In the past, women used Marula oil rather than water to clean themselves."

New Dial Miracle Oil Hand Soap promises to bring nourishment and skin hydration to your hand washing experience.  The Miracle Oil gently removes dirt from your hands and leaves them feeling smooth and refreshed.  Dial Miracle Oil hand soap uses Micro Oil technology to nourish and deeply hydrate your skin while protecting it from skin damaging free radicals.

I decided to give the Dial Miracle Oil Hand Soap a try...

The aroma of the soap at first pump was intriguing.  

It lathered up easily and quickly, and I could feel the oils starting to moisturize my hands almost immediately.  I really enjoyed the aroma as I was lathering up my hands....it was soothing and calming.  Almost spa like!

Afterwards, my hands felt soft and supple and thoroughly moisturized.  It's hard to say which of the two Dial soaps I prefer....but I can say they both did a great job not only cleaning my hands, but moisturizing them as well!

It's clear that my boys agree -- this bottle was full at the beginning of the morning!!  I think they enjoyed the fragrance and the experience too!

Want to try it for yourself?  One lucky reader will win a coupon for a FREE bottle of Dial Hand Soap!  Just comment below with what mess on your hands is the hardest for your handsoap to tackle for a chance to win!  Giveaway ends on 4/17/15

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***The Dial Brand provided me with a sample of Dial Miracle Oil Hand Soap in exchange for a product review.  However, all the opinions expressed here are my own.

Purex Crystals in-wash fragrance booster -- and GIVEAWAY!

I already love Purex crystals - I love to mix them in with my homemade laundry detergent to add a little fragrance to over-power all the 'boy' scents going on in this male-dominated household.  So, when I  got selected to test out Purex Crystals in-wash fragrance booster I was jumping up and down!

The New Purex Crystals ScentSplash in-wash fragrance booster is a LIQUID version of the crystals.  It infuses your clothing with the power of liquid freshness.  You can add as much, or as little to the wash as you would like with the handy measuring cap that comes with it.

The product comes in three new scents:  Fresh Spring Waters, Fresh Lavender Blossom and Fresh Mountain Breeze.  I was given Fresh Spring Waters to test out.

I share my house with 4 stinky boys, so having some type of fragrance in our laundry is a must.  I like that I am able to add as much or as little as I need with this bottle.  

I have to admit I was skeptical that it could eliminate some of the nastiest odors in our house, so I put it to the test.

The worst culprit of all is our work-out clothes.  Both my husband and I are runners and we log somewhere close to 100 miles/month.  Our running clothes STINK!  Especially my dear hubby's clothes when they sit in his running bag all day long when he runs during his lunch break at work.  So, I was skeptical that Purex Crystals Scent Splash could actually do the trick and mask those odors.  But, it DID!  And the BEST part was that the scent persisted well into my  next workout and gave me whiffs of pleasant aromas as I pounded out 8 miles on the pavement.  Now THAT is the best reward in the world -- motivation to keep you going for sure!  Especially if you are an aromatic person like me -- I tend to associate certain aromas with certain situations (positive or negative).  Nice pleasant aromas always put me in a good mood and help to motivate me to do better.  I appreciate getting a whiff of this fragrance well into my run when I wanted to be done -- it helped me keep moving and finish what I started!  

Now, I'm not saying that Purex Crystals Scent Splash will help you finish that workout, or even go that extra mile -- but it certainly can't hurt to not have to worry about how you smell at the gym!!  :)

Since using Purex Crystals Scent Splash, my kids have commented on how fresh their sheets smell, my overnight guests have asked me what laundry detergent I use because they felt like they were going to sleep in a spa, and I have smelt the luxurious fragrance pulling towels out of the closet WEEKS after they have been washed, but smelling as fresh as if they just came out of the dryer.   SO, I think it is safe to say that I will be adding this product to my laundry arsenal.

Want to try it for yourself?  One lucky reader will win a coupon for a FREE bottle of Purex Crystals Scent Splash in-wash fragrance booster.  Just comment below and record it on the rafflecopter!  Good luck! 

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***Disclaimer:  Purex sent me this product to try for free, but all opinions and reviews are my one and were made without compensation.**

Dial sugar cane husk hand soap - and GIVEAWAY!

So, I have to admit that I love to buy scented hand soaps.  And, I usually buy them on sale at Bath and Body Works and stock up on them for the whole year.  But, when Purex Insiders asked me to test out a new product from Dial, I was all over it!  Especially since I happened to be all out of handsoap at the time!  WOOT WOOT!

NEW Dial® Sugar Cane Husk Scrub Hand Soap is the newest member of the Dial® Boutique Collection Hand Soap line, bringing luxury to your hand washing experience. With an indulgent scent inspired by freshly cut Sugar Cane, this premium formula with gentle micro scrubbers cleanses deeply while moisturizing and smoothing skin.

Dial's NEW boutique collection has an array of vibrant scents to choose from: yellow raspberry and black sugar, water blossoms, coconut lime verbena, and sugar cane husk. I was kindly sent a sample of the sugar cane husk scrub hand soap.

First, off, the soap straight up smells AMAZING -- like I just stepped out of a spa amazing.  And,  as a stay-at-home mom with 3 boys, I wash my hands A LOT.  And I hate having to apply lotion all the time, immediately after washing my hands because the soap dries out my skin.  With this soap from Dial, my hands felt so smooth and soft and I honestly didn't even NEED the lotion!  It was like a miracle in the bottle! 

Secondly, the scrub works miracles.   The gentle micro-scrubbers removed all the dirt with hardly any effort!  And we are talking nasty culprits like: finger paint, coffee grounds, pasta sauce, etc that get on my hands on a daily basis.  

I honestly think I am going to hide this soap so only I can use it, it is that amazing!  I guess I'll share it with my husband...MAYBE.

Want to try it for yourself?  Enter below for a chance to win a coupon for a free product from Dial!

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Disclaimer:  I was not compensated for this post however, the Dial brand provided me with a free product mentioned in this post in exchange for my use/review and blog post.  All opinions expressed in my review are 100% my own

Purex Powershot Laundry Detergent -- product review - Flip. Dose. Done.

NEW Purex PowerShot detergent simplifies the laundry routine by taking the guesswork out of the measuring. Purex PowerShot measures the right amount of the super concentrated formula with 50% more stain fighting power in every drop.

This new laundry detergent is available in two popular fragrances: Mountain Breeze and Natural Elements Linen and Lilies.

Flip. Dose. Done

Purex PowerShot has an auto-dosing technology that provides a no-mess, no guesswork solution to laundry care.  It's so easy to use, that you can do it one-handed -- just make sure you put that OTHER hand to good use.

Need some ideas how?  Check out my video :)

Flip. Dose. Done.

A huge THANK YOU to Purex for introducing me to their newest product:  Purex Powershot Laundry Detergent!  This bottle of super-concentrated liquid detergent has just REVOLUTIONIZED the way that I do laundry.  My clothes came out clean and fresh...and I didn't  have to do anything more than flip a lid and tip a bottle.  You seriously can NOT make laundry any simpler than this.

I'm not kidding.

Click HERE to enter the sweepstakes & sign up to recieve a $1 coupon.  3 grandprize winners will get a Whirlpool® Washer & Dryer set!  300 runner ups will get a FREE BOTTLE of the NEW Purex PowerShot Detergent!

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***The Purex brand provided me with a sample of Purex PowerShot detergent in exchange for a product review.  However, all the opinions expressed here are my own.***

Zep Cleaners - Crowdtap Product Review

I was selected to sample Zep Quick Clean Disinfectant AND the Zep All-Around Oxy Cleaner and Degreaser from Crowdtap Recently.

I admit, I don't buy a lot of cleaners anymore because I either make my own at home or I use my Norwex rags, but when I was given this opportunity I wanted to try it!  Especially with cold and flu season breathing down our necks!

The first product was the Zep Quick Clean Disinfectant

Clean, Disinfect, & Deodorize, in one easy step. Quick Clean Disinfectant Kills 99.9% of bacteria in just 5 seconds*. Additionally, Quick Clean kills Rhinovirus, causative agent of the common cold. Safe on virtually all hard, non porous surfaces, Quick Clean is perfect for disinfecting kitchens, sinks, stove tops, appliances, bathrooms & floors.

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

• Kills 99.9% of bacteria in 5 Seconds
• Kills common kitchen & bathroom bacteria
• Effective virucide, kills cold (rhinovirus) & flu virus, HIV, Canine Parvovirus
• Cleans, disinfects, deodorizes in one easy step
• * Staphylococcus aureus (Staph), Klebsiella pneumonia

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I used this product to wipe down all my kitchen counters and bathrooms.  I also found it pretty useful on my yoga mat after a good workout!  :)

The second product I tried was the Zep All-Around Oxy Cleaner and Degreaser.  I tackled  my disgusting microwave and stove with this.  It was AMAZING!  I hardly needed to scrub and it took off tons of caked on disgustingness in seconds!   This product was awesome!

Before

After

Let's see how long this stays clean!  :)

Versatile multipurpose cleaner with Oxy action to tackle tough stains and Degreasing action to break up grime. Perfect for daily use in kitchens, bathrooms, and throughout the home, yet safe on delicate materials such as upholstery and granite. Great on the following stains: Red wine, blood, fruit juice, food stains, urine stains & dirt. No harsh fumes!

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

• Quickly cleans virtually any hard or soft surface
• Powers out stains & grease
• Safe on granite, upholstery and more
• No harsh fumes

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**Note I received free samples from Zep and Crowdtap but all opinions are my own.** 

Sleep Number review - Smiley 360

As part of my latest Smiley 360 mission, I was asked to visit the Sleep Number store and learn more about their sleep IQ technology.

The Sleep Number® bed is the only bed that lets you track and optimize your sleep with SleepIQ™ technology. Sensors work directly with Sleep Number® DualAir™ technology inside the Sleep Number bed to measure your average breathing rate, average heart rate and movement to track how you’re sleeping.

SleepIQ™ technology provides a simple and intuitive way to know more about your sleep. It tracks your sleep and provides information you can use to make adjustments to your SLEEP NUMBER® setting or daily routine. Best of all, it empowers you so you can achieve your best possible sleep, night after night.

And SleepIQ™ couldn’t be easier to use. Nothing to wear, nothing to turn on. All you have to do is sleep.

I have to admit, going into this mission I was convinced that we would never buy a Sleep Number bed based on the price alone.  All my friends who either owned or who had tried sleep number beds always talked about how expensive they are.

And...well...I just didn't see the point of spending a ton of money on a bed!

But then I laid down on one of those beds..and I didn't want to get up!  Seriously amazing.  So comfortable, so customizable and not as expensive as I thought they would be.

The Sleep IQ technology sounds really cool.  I already own a FitBit, but I could see how this technology could give me more information and more ACCURATE information.  Plus, how cool is it to know that the mattress you bought will ALWAYS be the perfect mattress for you?  With a normal mattress, it might feel good in the show room, but then you get it home and realize it is too firm or too soft.  But, with Sleep Number you can always change it to be the right firmness or softness that YOU need.  And if you sleep with someone else  who happens to like it completely different from you...you BOTH can be happy!  It's a win win!

And the verdict is that if you are going to spend more money on something, why not spend it knowing that you next night's sleep is going to be a GREAT one? 

***As a part of this mission Smiley 360 and Sleep Number are providing me with a free pillow.  All opinions are all my own.**