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Washing Clothes Just Got Rewarding with 10 Secret Laundry Hacks and the Arm & Hammer Laundry Rewards Program

June 15, 2016 by Kathryn 10 Comments

Living in a house with a train conductor and two school-aged boys means that dirty clothes are a permanent part of my life. I do the laundry about twice a week and every time, I’m amazed by just how filthy my family’s clothes can get. Washing all those clothes isn’t the most rewarding experience since I know that the garments will be just as dirty a week later. But Arm & Hammer has found a fun way to make laundry a rewarding experience…and it’s something you won’t want to miss!

First, use these ten simple tips to ensure washing your family’s clothes is quicker and easier than ever. Click the image to download a full size version and print it out for your own use! The tip about using a dry towel with wet laundry to speed drying time is one I’ve used many times in a pinch. It’s so convenient for those occasions when you really need a certain outfit that isn’t quite dry! [Read more…]

Scare Cavities Away this Halloween with Tips from Truly Radiant

October 14, 2015 by Kathryn 17 Comments

While fall isn’t my favourite season, I do enjoy it quite a bit, and especially its celebrations. Who doesn’t love indulging in a big piece of pumpkin pie at Thanksgiving? And Halloween has always been one of my favourite holidays, both for the fun costumes and the delicious candy!

But fall baking and leftover Halloween candy can certainly spell trouble for the teeth. Make sure you and your family are up to speed on the best ways to avoid cavities. Using the right tools and techniques can help stop cavities from digging a ghoulish hole in your teeth.

First off, make sure you are equipped with the right tools. The Truly Radiant™ Extra White Manual Toothbrush is the only manual brush that features a unique rotating head, plus elongated all-access bristles designed to blast away surface stains. Using this brush will not only help keep teeth pearly white, it will also help brush away any newly formed cavities caused by Halloween overindulgence. Pair this with the Truly Radiant™ Rejuvenating Toothpaste and you have yourself a winning cavity fighting pair. [Read more…]

Arm & Hammer Plus OxiClean Crystal Burst Power Paks Get the Laundry Done So You Can Have Fun-Giveaway #AHFreshStart

September 30, 2015 by Kathryn 197 Comments

There are a lot of chores that I’m not terribly fond of doing, and laundry has to be one of the jobs that I like least. Between washing the clothes my two active boys dirty each day and scrubbing railroad grease off my train conductor boyfriend’s work gear, laundry is one of those jobs that just feels never-ending. Because of that, I’m always looking for clean clothing shortcuts. And Arm & Hammer™ has compiled some great ones in this handy infographic!

With a good supply of Arm & Hammer™ Plus OxiClean™ Crystal Burst Power Paks and these great tips on my side, I was ready to spend less time working and more time doing the things I enjoy. And to help me with that, Arm & Hammer™ sent me a fabulous customized package containing a few of my favourite things! Godiva chocolate, Detour Coffee Dark Horse Espresso beans and tickets to take my family out for a movie night meant that I could relax and indulge myself since I’m now saving time on my laundry routine! [Read more…]

Show Off Your Best Summer Style with Church & Dwight-Giveaway

August 11, 2015 by Kathryn 136 Comments

Summer and indulgence just go together, especially when it comes to getting dressed up and heading out for some fun! Whether you prefer stretching out to relax on the beach or heading off for a few cocktails with friends, beautifying in preparation for a little indulgence is part of the fun!

That’s why Church & Dwight has put together a fabulous summer beauty prize pack! One lucky Mommy Kat and Kids reader is going to win a package containing Batiste™ Dry Shampoo Original, Nair™ Cire Divine Moroccan Argan Oil Legs & Body, Arm & Hammer™ Spinbrush™ Truly Radiant™ Manual Toothbrush in Extra White and Arm & Hammer™ Baking Soda, a $50 total value! To enter to win, just leave a blog comment about your favourite way to indulge yourself in the summer. [Read more…]

Clean Up for Spring with Products from Church & Dwight-Giveaway

May 26, 2014 by Kathryn 203 Comments

With spring here at last, the time has come to do some spring cleaning and this year, Church & Dwight is here to help! From laundry to dishes and bathroom to living room, the company has all kinds of products perfect for powering through your spring cleaning routine!

I have to admit that one of the company’s most well-known products is also my favourite: Arm & Hammer Baking Soda. When it comes to versatility, there’s just no better choice for safe and effective cleaning and I use it often on kitchen counters and in the bathroom. Of course, spring is also a great time to replace the baking soda in the fridge to help control odours too!

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