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Archives for January 2013

Palmolive Ultra – Review & Giveaway

22/01/2013 By All Mum Said 73 Comments

There are a few jobs around the home that no one honestly enjoys doing. Scrubbing and cleaning the dishes are one of those dreaded chores for me. There is nothing that could possibly change this besides dishes that clean themselves! I much prefer to use the dishwasher (this is no secret to anyone who knows me) but there are times when it doesn’t seem logical to use it if there is less than a full load – in this case I get the soapy job of scrubbing.

I do however like it when I find a product that makes my job a little (or lot) easier and that is exactly what the Palmolive Ultra range has provided me with. It has a great range and whilst I can only comment on the Antibacterial and the Pomegranate; I have no questions as to whether the remaining collection will not disappoint either.

There are definite benefits to both variants and as they are both concentrate formulas it means you also use less which inevitably saves you money. I was impressed at how long the suds lasted for; I had scrubbed and cleaned all the dishes from breakfast and lunch and as you can see there was still plenty of washing power left in the sink.

The Palmolive Ultra Antibacterial dishwashing liquid contains lemon extracts which that fight germs on your cloth or sponge for a minimum of 24 hours and thoroughly cleans your dishes! (Make sure you always take care of your cloths though and ensure they are clean). It also contains natural antibacterial agents that combat unwelcomed bacteria and let’s face it – who doesn’t want that?

 

The Palmolive Ultra Pomegranate dishwashing liquid provides a more delightful dishwashing experience as the fresh and fruity pomegranate scent infuses your kitchen without being over-powering. It cuts through grease and leaves dishes sparkling clean (Did you just read that with the voice in the dishwasher ads? – I did)

Both ranges are a great accessory for your kitchen sink and at only $4.99 for 750ml it is affordable at its best. As the title mentions I have a few of these to giveaway.

 

There will be 3 winners who will each win 1x Product Pack each!!

~You can enter everyday~

 

To Enter:

Follow the prompts on the rafflecopter below
If entering using Anonymous you must leave a name & email address that you check in case you are the winner.
Failure to do this will result in your entry being null & void

a Rafflecopter giveaway

GOOD LUCK!! 

::Winners will be emailed and/or announced on the winners’ page::

Disclosure Statement: I have received complimentary products to facilitate this review. However, Digital Parents Collective covered the administration fee to host the giveaway.As always, all opinions expressed are purely my own.

Filed Under: Giveaways, Reviews Tagged With: cleaning, competition, family, giveaway, kitchen, Palmolive, review

Winner Announced! Winners Choice of Air Protect Car Seat

21/01/2013 By All Mum Said Leave a Comment

WE HAVE A WINNER!!

 

The very popular Air Protect Car Seat giveaway ended a week ago and I have finally found some time to go through all the entries and pick a winner. You lot do not make it easy on me! There were so many wonderful answers.

 

A huge thank you to everyone who entered and Air Protect for providing this amazing prize.

 

The winner of this incredible giveaway is

Catie F!!

~CONGRATULATIONS~

You have 3 days to respond to your notification email or another winner will be chosen.

 

Stay tuned tomorrow for another giveaway!!

Filed Under: Giveaways, Winners Tagged With: air protect, car safety, car seat, child safety, giveaway winners, winners

Preparing Your Teens

17/01/2013 By All Mum Said Leave a Comment

Guest Post – Written by Agnes Jimenez from Empress Of Drac.
Prepare Your Teen for the Pressures of Growing Up

 

Being a teenager is hard. Between pressure to fit in school, changing bodies and hormones and a world of choices, they may feel overwhelmed with their lives. Preparing your kids for adolescence is essential to getting them through this period in their lives. By keeping the lines of communication open, you can help them make responsible life choices.

 

 

Parents are More Influential than Peers

If you talk to your kids, they will listen. You can prepare your kids for the teen years by using teachable moments to prepare them for the pressures they will face. Be genuinely interested in your pre-teen’s life. Find out who their friends are and what activities they enjoy. Many parents have no idea what is going on in their kid’s life, and are blindsided when their teen gets into trouble.

 

 

Talk and Listen

The key to helping your teen through this awkward time is to let them know that you are always available to listen. Allow them to ask you questions and respond in a non-judgmental manner, even if what they have to say is shocking. Many kids are faced with daily pressures but don’t discuss them for fear of negative reactions from their parents. Let them know that there is no subject that is off-limits, and take the time to listen if they want to talk. Sites like HelpYourTeenNow.comcan help you with talking points to get the discussion going. 

 

 

Use Teachable Moments

A friend’s pregnancy, a natural disaster or tragic event may be the perfect opportunity for you to find out what your teen is thinking. Ask him how he feels about his friends who do drugs, or explain how the world around him affects him. Many parents are surprised at the issues that worry their kids. These moments are an excellent opportunity to explore issues they may be reluctant to talk about. 

 

 

Give Them Responsibility and Trust Their Judgment

Your kids genuinely want your respect. They want to know that you trust them and they will work hard to live up to your expectations. Let them know that you know that they will make the right decisions. You do need to be firm about your beliefs and let them know that behavior that goes against those beliefs will not be tolerated.

 

 
It can seem impossible to protect your teen from the pressures of drugs, sex, smoking and drinking. By talking to your teen, setting clear boundaries and being available when they need you, they will be better prepared for adolescence.
 
Agnes Jimenez is a professional blogger and writer. She writes for many online establishments and currently partners with HelpYourTeenNow.com in spreading awareness about troubled and depressed teenagers (and how to deal with them). Help Your Teen Now aims to increase awareness on the current psychological and societal stresses of today’s teens and how these factors affect the future of our society.

Filed Under: Lucky Dip Tagged With: children, family, guest post, teenagers

Share The Weight This Year

16/01/2013 By All Mum Said Leave a Comment

This is a sponsored post but opinions are my own.

Julie-Ann Wharley has some serious weight to lose this year. Like many of us, the Gold Coast resident was pretty over the stigma around losing weight and photos of thin celebrities selling fad diets.

 Julie-Ann decided that she wanted decided to do things differently. She got together with a friend, and they decided to lose weight together as a team, supporting each other. It’s a simple idea, but it’s growing. More and more people are getting on board, and now Julie-Ann is asking the whole country to get involved and lose 10,000 tonnes this year.

You can pledge a few kilos at sharetheweight.com.au and get the support that will make all the difference. Anything is easier with 10 million of your closest friends behind you.


Be sure to check out the inspiring video below:

 

Filed Under: Lucky Dip Tagged With: family, health, sponsored post, Tony Ferguson, weightloss, women

A Week Of Hotel Transylvania Activities

15/01/2013 By All Mum Said Leave a Comment

With only a couple of weeks left before the kids return to school many parents are finding their kids are becoming slightly bored and quite possibly cannot wait for the school year to commence. With this in mind I welcome any activity that keeps the kids amused for more than 5 minutes. DVDs, Playstation, swimming, water pistols, riding bikes, etc. Let’s face it who doesn’t love a good DVD in the air conditioning on a hot day?
 To celebrate the launch of Hotel Transylvania on Blu-ray and DVD on January 17, Universal Sony Pictures Home Entertainment has created a monster-sized Activity Pack to help keep little monsters occupied during school holidays.
 
You can find the week of fun activities here!
 
What are you doing to keep the kids amused these holidays?

Filed Under: Lucky Dip Tagged With: activities, DVD, family, fun, Hotel Transylvania, kids, school holidays, Universal Sony Pictures

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