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Lovepop Pop-Up Cards for Everyone (& Discounts!)

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I just got a fabulous assortment of pop-up birthday cards and other designs from Lovepop!

lovepop popup cards

Ok, as a frugal mom, I’ll be the first to admit that I usually have gotten cards at the dollar store, plus our family makes them from scratch. To me, that’s the most moneywise way to do cards.

But honestly, dollar store cards (like most other cards) are generally enjoyed for about 10 seconds, then stored or tossed. And homemade cards can be really meaningful and artistic, but I myself am NOT artistic at all.

So to me, a really fun, affordable option that I’ve discovered is Lovepop cards. These are pop-up cards that can be everything from flowers to standalone characters (like Grogu from the Mandelorian!) to even a 3D cup of coffee! And they can double as a card AND a gift in one!

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Smile Brilliant cariPRO Cordless Water Flosser Review (Discount & Giveaway – Ends 11/23)

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caripro water flosser
 

Smile Brilliant cariPRO Cordless Water Flosser Review (Discount & Giveaway)!

Beautiful, clean, white teeth – it’s what we all want, but it can be so hard to achieve. 

(Especially if you’re a mom who loves coffee like I do…)

A while back I posted about how I keep my teeth their whitest in an article called “6 Ways I Keep My Teeth their Whitest (and 5 Teeth Whitening Myths).”
 
I also shared about my experience with Smile Brilliant’s at-home teeth whitening system. 

Smile Brilliant system

AS I shared in the article, using an at-home whitening system is one of the ways I keep my teeth their whitest. And because I have sensitive teeth, I can’t use just any teeth whitening system, which is one reason I like Smile Brilliant. It’s great for sensitive teeth, and it works!

Smile Brilliant

I’ve also been following Smile Brilliant and noticing that they’ve been developing a lot of new oral care products. 

Smile Brilliant uses real science and innovation to create custom-formulated oral care products that achieve professional results, but at an affordable price (which of course is super important for our family!).

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Manly Man Co. Edible Beef Jerky Flower Bouquet Review & Giveaway

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Manly Man Beef Jerky Flower Bouquet

If you have a man in your life who loves all things meat, then you need to keep reading!

There’s a very unique gift you can give him – an all-edible BEEF JERKY “Flower” Bouquet!

And you can WIN one for him – or anyone (even yourself!)

Review of Manly Man Co. Beef Jerky Flower Bouquet

I have the most wonderful man…he has gotten me flowers so many times, which I mostly enjoy while I’m at work (definitely makes my desk more cheerful!).

flower bouquets

Well, I just learned of Manly Man Co. gifts for men – and found a unique gift that made me think of him right away. A flower bouquet – made of beef jerky!

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What’s New at Hy-Vee: My Unboxing Experience & Video

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Hy-Vee Store

I’m thankful to Hy-vee for sponsoring this post. All opinions are 100% mine.

I love browsing my local Hy-Vee store. There are always so many food choices – many of which you can’t find anywhere else. 

So I was super excited to be part of “What’s New at Hy-Vee” for Hy-Vee’s online streaming network, Helpful Smiles TV (HSTV) with several other bloggers.  

I got to be among the first to try several new food items at Hy-Vee!

Hy-Vee mailed me a box full of products that are new in their stores and I tried them all on camera. I shared my honest thoughts and rated each one.

Check it out:

Here are the foods I got to try:

  • Kellogg’s Club Crisps Ranch
  • Boom Chicka Pop Salted Maple Kettle Corn
  • Mott’s Mighty Soarin’ Apple Juice Drink
  • Nabisco Multipack with Wheat Thins, Oreos, and belVita snacks
  • Hy-Vee Whistling Tea

Hy-Vee New Foods

Here’s what I thought of each item:

Kellogg’s Club Crisps Ranch – Crispy, light and full of ranch flavor! You don’t even need to dip them in anything!

Boom Chicka Pop Salted Maple Kettle Corn – SO flavorful. To me, it was like sweet and salty kettle corn with the taste of waffles and syrup. Mmmm…

Mott’s Mighty Soarin’ Apple Juice Drink – I like that it has 50% less sugar than regular apple juice, but still tastes great. It really tastes like candy apple.  

Nabisco Multipack with Wheat Thins, Oreos, and belVita snacks – This was super convenient for on-the-go or for snacking at home. And of course they all taste great! I love chocolate so of course I especially loved the Oreo Thins…

Hy-Vee Whistling Tea – I love sweet tea and this was the perfect blend of tea and sweetness.

Hyvee Unboxing Instagram 

What did I like best?

Honestly I thought they were all good – but my favorite item was the Boom Chicka Pop Salted Maple Kettle Corn. After I made the video, my family enjoyed these foods quickly and I actually went back to Hy-Vee to buy more!

Boom Chicka Pop Maple

Which of these foods sounds the yummiest to you?

To me these are all worth trying so head to Hy-Vee to try them for yourself!

Visit HSTV.com for more fun unboxing videos!

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3 Ways Dryel Saves You Time & Money

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3 Ways Dryel Saves You Time & Money

I have partnered with Dryel as an ambassador and am excited to share how Dryel works and how it can help you save money! I have received free products and compensation as part of this partnership.

Did you know it can cost over $20 to dry clean a clothing item one time? 

Typically that’s for a gown or suit, but even the cost of dry cleaning blouses and pants can add up quickly. 

And then add in the time and gas it costs to go to the dry cleaners and back.

Dry cleaning can be pricey, but there is another option that I’ve found and shared here.

It’s Dryel, and it’s a fraction of the cost of dry cleaners!

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How Arm & Hammer Fruit & Vegetable Wash Saves Money & Improves Health

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Arm & Hammer Fruit Vegetable Wash

As a brand ambassador for Arm & Hammer Fruit & Vegetable Wash, I received products and compensation in exchange for my review. This post also contains affiliate links that help support this site at no cost to you. All opinions are 100% mine.

Our family eats a ton of fruits and vegetables year-round. I usually buy conventional produce, but if it were more affordable, I’d buy all organic. I prefer produce that is pesticide and chemical free, but prices for organic can definitely add up!

There is another option that I’ve found though that can help keep your food clean without breaking the bank!

Arm & Hammer Fruit & Vegetable Wash is a spray that removes pesticides and wax from produce using baking soda and other natural ingredients. 

Arm & Hammer Fruit Wash

I use Arm & Hammer Fruit & Vegetable Wash on a variety of produce including apples, grapes, and berries. With all the fruit we’re eating in the summer it helps keep a lot of gunk out of our bodies! And it has a nice, light lemony scent.

Plus it helps save money because we don’t have to pay expensive prices for organic produce.

There are 3 easy steps to using this product:

  1. Spray produce with Arm & Hammer Fruit & Vegetable Wash
  2. Gently rub produce to remove soil and wax
  3. Rinse under water to wash away pesticides, wax and soil

If you can, it’s advised to let the product stand on the produce for 15 minutes before rinsing to get the most surface pesticides removed.

What produce do you consume the most in your household? What fruits and veggies can you use this spray on? 

You can find Arm & Hammer Fruit & Vegetable Wash in stores or on Amazon.com here!

Learn more about Arm & Hammer Fruit & Vegetable Wash here!

Cleaning my Garbage Disposal Easily with Arm & Hammer

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Arm & Hammer Garbage Disposal Pinterest

As a brand ambassador for Arm & Hammer Garbage Disposal Cleaner, I received products and compensation in exchange for my review. This post also contains affiliate links that help support this site at no cost to you. All opinions are 100% mine.

We all have those areas of our home that easily get forgotten when cleaning…like doorknobs, remote controls, and for me, my garbage disposal! 

Since it doesn’t get used every day, I don’t often think about cleaning my garbage disposal. But when I do think of it, it’s definitely in need! It does NOT smell good! Honestly it should be cleaned regularly – at least twice a week, especially if you use it often. And thankfully it’s super easy to do with Arm & Hammer Garbage Disposal Cleaner.

Arm & Hammer Garbage Disposal

Arm & Hammer Garbage Disposal Cleaner cleans and deodorizes your disposal with the power of baking soda, and leaves behind a fresh citrus scent!

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Cleaning My Home Naturally with Arm & Hammer Essentials Disinfecting Wipes

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Arm & Hammer Wipes

As a brand ambassador for Arm & Hammer Essentials Disinfecting Wipes, I received products and compensation in exchange for my review. This post also contains affiliate links that help support this site at no cost to you. All opinions are 100% mine.

Having a clean home has always been a priority to me, especially with kids and our family’s active lives. But in the past year, keeping surfaces virus and bacteria free has become so much more important than ever.

I’ve always used disinfectants but they were always so harsh, so I’ve used a combination of disinfectants to get the job done, with more natural cleaning products like vinegar for every day use.

But now I’ve discovered Arm & Hammer Essentials Disinfecting Wipes, which are awesome because they not only disinfect, but they are free of harsh chemicals!

Many other disinfecting products contain harsh chemicals, but Arm & Hammer Essentials Disinfecting Wipes use citrus based disinfection instead. They’re both effective and natural, all-in-one. 

And YES – they kill cold and flu viruses, including coronavirus! In fact, these wipes clean 99.9% of viruses and bacteria.

Arm & Hammer Wipes

These wipes can actually be used on all your surfaces including:

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Veggies Made Great Food Review & Giveaway (Ends 3/22)

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Veggies Made Great

March is National Nutrition Month, and it’s National Frozen Food Month, and I have a NUTRITIOUS, frozen food review and giveaway to share!

If you struggle to get your kids to eat more veggies, or if you are trying to get more veggies into your own diet, there’s a great option that I tried that is super yummy and good for you!

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Dry Cleaning at Home with Dryel (& Giveaway!)

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Dryel products

I have partnered with Dryel as an ambassador and am excited to share how Dryel works and how it can help you save money! I have received free products and compensation as part of this partnership.

As frugal moms know, dry cleaning is not cheap, and the costs can add up fast if you get your clothes professionally dry-cleaned regularly. Plus, it takes time to drop off and pick up your items, especially if you do it often. 

To keep costs low (and life simpler), most of my wardrobe consists of business casual and casual clothing that are easy to take care of like blouses, jeans, and leggings. 

But some of my items aren’t ideal for just throwing in the washing machine with the rest of my clothes. 

This is why I’m SO glad that the Dryel At-Home Dry Cleaning System exists! (And read to the end for a GIVEAWAY!)

Dryel starter kit

The Dryel At-Home Dry Cleaner Starter Kit has all you need.

It includes:

  • Stain Removing Pen
  • Odor & Wrinkle Releaser Spray
  • 4 Dryer Activated Cleaning Cloths
  • Dryel bag to use in the dryer

How does it work?

The answer is STEAM. (And not the Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts & Math kind of steam.)

The heat from your dryer activates the cleaning solution in the Dryel Activated cleaning cloths. This releases a steam that removes body soils and odor from your clothing (ick).

The patented Dryel bag both protects your fabric and balances out the cleaning agents and the heat, slowly venting the vapors out of the bag and dryer. [Read more…]