My Redbox Experiences

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Up until this month, I had used only Blockbuster Express and had success with that. Since, I am a Smiley360 member (If you’d like to join Smiley360, join via my link!), I was given a mission for a free Redbox rental and to share my opinions of it. Awesome! I was excited and since I got this right before the holidays, I waited until January to utilize my freebie.

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I thought I was following the directions to get my movie for free, per the mission…but…I must not have been. Here’s how it went: I went online and created an account. I found my local Redboxes and then picked out a movie. It said I had to rent online and then enter the code to get free…well…no place to enter a code. So, we went to the box to pick it up…and no place to enter a code when just picking up a movie. I was not happy, but we had a movie to watch for cheap…home we went. I was annoyed, but since I still had my code, figured I’d give it another try.
 Attempt two..HA! Well, since I had made my first movie purchase online, Redbox gave me a free code for my next online rental reservation. Of course, I used that…haha. Everything went fine online, and used the code…ta da free. We rode over to the box…and wouldn’t you know the box was broken! Not a single touch screen button worked on it…I slide my card…and nothing. No movie for me. I was pissed this time. I mean two times nothing is going right with my Redbox movie renting experience….when I got home I immediately went online and wrote Redbox. Then I went to their Facebook page and wrote a note there…only to see others were having a similar issue as mine (albeit different states and not really related, but wow). Amazingly, there was a wonderful person from Redbox answering people’s posts and was really courteous and apologetic and helpful. Seriously, someone was on there after 10pm at night…helping us…I can only say this impressed me and brought me out of my bad mood. A couple days later an email response appeared with an apology, said they were going ot look into the box, and gave me 2 free movie codes that do not expire for 45 days.
Redbox’s customer service made things right and really impressed me. So, with my movie codes…I went to rent again…this time with the knowledge that codes must be entered at the box at the time of rental. CHECK!
Third attempt was this Friday night past…we picked out a movie online, but did not rent it. Then we headed to the box for the rental experience. The box worked…the movie we wanted was there, and my original Smiley360 code was finally used. Ta da…success! I was a happy camper that still has 2 movie codes to use! Free movies are wonderful. Of course, my Redbox experience can’t go without some sort of error…this time it was my fault completely…we forgot to return it and I paid for a night…haha! To make myself feel better, I let Pete’s brother and his girlfriend see it before returning the movie.
So…the bottom line is…for some reason Redbox movie rentals are not going so smoothly for me…but they have a great selection of movies, they are convenient, and their customer service ROCKS! Redbox…you’ve gained a customer that will proudly tell my COMEDY OF ERRORS that got me to enjoy you!
All opinions and experiences are my own…and I only received free movie rentals and no other compensation.

Current Instant Win Games and Contests (1/28/12)

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Updated list of current Instant Win and Contests going on.

Facebook games often require you to like the page and to allow an app. Internet games don’t have those same requirements. And text IWGs are at applicable texting rates. Let me know if you win at any of these! I put my wins below.

Also pay attention to the receive email check boxes – most aren’t required. It is required to say you read the rules, though. Good luck everyone!

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riceworks Confess Your Snacking Sins House Party

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It is always a wonderful thing to be selected as a host for one of the House Party parties…the last one I hosted was back in July 2011, so I was itching for another..and well I got one! The riceworks Confess Your Snacking Sins House Party for January 21, 2012! Woo! What a great party to start the New Year with!

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For the first time the party pack arrived early! Inside were 15 Halos, 15 “I Confessed” stickers, 15 $1 off coupons, 45 Recipe cards (15 of each), 6 5.5oz bags of riceworks, and 6 free riceworks coupons for the host to buy more!

The day of the party, I bought some ingredients to make cheese nachos with the riceworks and got 2 more bags for free. Then after some cleaning, I set up for the party!
The nachos were a hit! They were the start of the party…a teaser introduction to riceworks. Everyone gathered in the living room for the 20 questions game. I had everyone write down the snack they can almost never turn down…and I was the moderator…so I shuffled them around and stuck the sticky notes on everyone’s heads. Then we went around and the person who was able to guess in the least amount of questions which snack was on their forehead won one of the free product coupons! Amazingly…one got in 2 questions..and another in 3. Have to say, they were pretty broad categories…hehe tougher for those with a specific snacking sin – our groups were Boston Cream Pie, Ghirardelli Dark Chocolates, Lots of Chocolate Chip Cookies, Pizza (x2), Cheese (x2), and Cream-filled donuts. What I can hardly say no to…is pizza and cream filled confections. Mmm.
Then we had a round of everyone telling their worst snacking moment – when they ate the most – a binge of snacks if you will! I felt like I certainly couldn’t top all theirs…I snack over days…not in one sitting…lol…or else I’m blocking it out!

After that, it was on to the taste testing of all 6 flavors! Sweet Chili, Sea Salt (least favorite of the group), Salsa Fresca (one of the tops), Tangy BBQ (one of the tops), Parmesan & Sun-dried Tomato, and Wild riceworks Sea Salt & Black Sesame. My favs were Salsa Fresca and the Sea Salt & Black Sesame. My boyfriend…well he sort of liked the Tangy BBQ, but otherwise, he doesn’t care for them. He will eat them if he has to.

The party lasted longer than I thought, which was a good thing…and I know everyone had a good time trying a new product. I know I sure enjoyed trying them all!

All of my opinions of the product are my own…I’m only provided with a party pack and no obligation to post…only to share!

House Party Parties!!

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At the recommendation of my cousin, Samantha, I joined a site called House Party in September of 2010. I joined because I love entertaining and it sounded like a great opportunity…and she said she’d already had a few parties earlier that year. Well, I’ve been a member for a while now…and I completely love it! They have all kinds of parties to apply for, with all kinds of party packs! They have more recently really been involved online and look for hosts who are engaged on Facebook and Twitter. And, really love when someone does a blog post about House Party! Every little bit of sharing gives hosts an edge for that chance at a coveted host spot!

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Well, I am not sure if it was just beginner’s luck, but I got my very first party to host for November 2010. It was the Sabra House Party…I couldn’t believe it, I got one so soon after joining! I loved hummus, so it was a great chance for me to try recipes using hummus and invited others to share in the fun! It was a huge success! A bunch of friends came over and we all enjoyed good food and laughs. What I did for this party — I made it a dinner party and made a few of the recipes, then invited friends to bring some dishes as well. I decorated some and got Mediterranean type paper products…plus we played their trivia game.
Making hummus ravioli (hit of the party).
Different flavors of hummus.
Moi with the party food and some decorations.
It was a few months, and a few nos before I got my next party – Green Works New To You House Party for April 2011! Well, I was excited to have this party, because I love Green Works and we try to be environmentally conscientious…well…my friends weren’t as excited. I had a really small turn-out and was quite bummed about that. Those that came though, made it a fun party, and then I shared extra samples and coupons with some others that couldn’t make it to the party, but I know would enjoy. What I did for this party – I don’t think I planned well, since my friends weren’t so enthusiastic about joining – but I bought some full size products and gave them away as party favors to those that did join. I also had some light snacks and we all discussed how we try to live green.
The party spread with gift bags for guests.
Perfect time to try an organic vodka!
Again, some months went by…and I moved from Orlando to Columbia, SC…and there was a host opportunity that came up for a Budweiser Ultimate Backyard BBQ House Party…and I really wanted it! I wanted a chance to share with my boyfriend’s family and hang out and get to know everyone a little better. House Party started something new…they passed out host assignments and then said…We are doing a Second Chance Host spots for 10 people…all you have to do is upload a 30 second video on why you’d be a great host or why you really want this party. Well…I don’t really like video…but since I really wanted this party, I posted…can’t win if you don’t try! Well, I GOT A HOST SPOT! Woo! It turned out great…great food and a good time! What I did for this party – We had a big ol’ BBQ with burgers and Budweiser…chips…potato salad…etc! I said I’d have the beer and burgers, and had everyone else bring the sides. And of course we decorated for the 4th of July because it was that weekend.
Everything to throw a great BBQ House Party with!
Blurry Welcome Sign!
Well, the longest stretch between parties has happened…and a lot more “Sorry…” In this timeframe is when they implemented the whole social aspect of House Party and host potential. I participate more when I really want a host spot. I have to say…I participated the minimum, but somehow got the RiceWorks Confess Your Snacking Sins House Party…which I’ll be having this weekend! It’s going to be fun…I sure hope! Going to make one recipe with the RiceWorks and we’ll have a taste test of all the flavors…and I plan on making a good for your cocktail to enjoy with our good for us snacking. LOL – still will have alcohol, though! 😉 And of course we’ll all confess our snacking sins to each other and play a game…hehe. I have tried RiceWorks and have to say…everyone will love them..they are GREAT!
A party pack box!
Inside the RiceWorks Party Pack!
Join House Party NOW! It’s a lot of fun…and when you get a House Party…it’s AMAZING to see that You’ve been selected as a host! Notice – It can get addicting! 😉 Well, as I prepare for my latest HP…know I’m still trying for my next one. Current House Parties available to apply to host are: Zatarain’s Bring Mardi Gras Home House Party for 2/17-2/21, Courvoisier Soiree House Party for 2/11 (and limited states), Your Day, Your Way: Pull-Ups Potty Dance House Party for 2/18 and 2/25 (a friend got this party for 2/11 – and I’m going to take pics of all the little dancers since I don’t have kiddos), Dole Salad Circle House Party for 2/25, HGTV House Hunters House Party for 2/17, and Benefit “Laughter is the best cosmetic” House Party for 3/24.

Definitely a few upcoming parties that I’d love to host – hehe! Zatarain’s…House Hunters…or Benefit! 😉 Can’t wait to see what House Party does next and what potential hosting spots come up!

These are my own opinions about House Party, they did not pay me and have only provided me with party packs per the rules of the parties that I’ve hosted.

Dianne’s on Devinne – Columbia’s Restaurant Week

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In the first week of January I heard about Restaurant Week in South Carolina (1/12 – 1/22)! I was so excited, because Orlando has Magical Dining Month in September, this sounded similar and I LOVED that. And, it was…various restaurants participate providing a price fixed 3 or 4 course menu. I glanced over some and decided we’d go to two restaurants over that week (well due to life circumstances, I changed that to one restaurant).

This past weekend on Saturday night, we were planning to go see the new Sherlock Holmes movie with my Saveology deal…well turns out it had expired, even though it was the last day. I was so pissed, I emailed them and they wrote back that they would refund my money. I do totally appreciate that and they were immediately redeemed.
So, I scrapped the movies and said…what if…we can get into one of these restaurants for Restaurant Week? Well, Pete said that sounds like fun…(amazed!). I gave him my top 3 choices…and let him pick where we’d go. He surprised me and choose Dianne’s on Devine, because he really wanted to try the lamb (I really thought he was going to pick the Japanese place). So, I called up to see if I could make an RSVP…at first the guy said “5:30” and I said, “I won’t be ready by then!” FYI – it was 4:30pm. So, he then said they just had a cancellation and he could seat me at 6:30pm…I said PERFECT! The stars aligned…we were going to enjoy a lovely dinner (and after the week I had … we both needed it).

We both got ready…got dressed up…and out we went! Arrived just in time and valet parked! Woo…

The restaurant was nice…it is too bad I didn’t take more pictures of the decor…

They provided us with a free glass of house wine…and took our order for Restaurant Week – all 3 courses at once.

Wine & rolls – how nice!

Then appetizers – I had the Italian Eggroll and Pete had Lobster Ravioli. Both very good, though I think Pete loved his more.

Zee Entree! I had the Bacon-wrapped Petite Filet and Pete had the Petit Lamb – turns out all orders came with mashed potatoes and fried cauliflower. I do think this was their cheap way to provide these meals at a discount…but I digress. My filet was amazing – really delicious…I wanted more! Pete really loved the lamb and raved about it right away to friends.

Lastly came dessert (and we both ordered glasses of our favorite wines)…I had Berries & Cheesecake and Pete had the Tiramisu. I thought mine was good, but he LOVED his dessert.

All in all – I’d go back again to try that filet with sides of my choosing! Seriously, they know what they are doing! Glad to find a lovely place to go…since we still do not know all the good places to go in this town.

Purex Crystals and Jockey Review

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As a Purex Insider I was given a wonderful opportunity to test out Jockey‘s Tech Terry Performance Sports Bra and Purex Crystals Tropical Splash! I received the blogging kit from Purex Insiders in December, but we were asked not to post about it until after January 9th. I do believe I’ve waited a bit!

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The Jockey Tech Terry Performance Sports Bra is very comfortable! I have to say I was a bit nervous to put it on, as it seemed small…but once I put it on…it was all comfort! It holds everything in snug! I look forward to wearing this sports bra during workouts.
These Jockey Tech Terry Performance Sports Bras are a moisture-wicking sports bra that helps to keep you cool and dry. There is a convenient key pocket (in the middle), so you can take your workouts anywhere! There is a cool reflective logo on the back and breathable mesh panels. It has a soft bottom band for comfortable support. The fabric is 93% polyester and 7% spandex. The lining is 94% polyester and 6% spandex.

Jockey and Purex want you to receive 20% off the purchase of a sports bra! Once you sign up, you’ll receive your unique discount code via email within 3 days.

I did not know this…but normally, you should not use fabric softener on performance sportswear, because the oil content prevents the wicking process. Well, that’s where the Purex Crystals come into play!

Purex Crystals fabric softener are 92% natural crystals! They are a more natural way to freshen your clothes for weeks!!! The crystals go in at the start of the wash, spending more time with your laundry infusing them with long lasting freshness. Since Purex Crystals do not contain oil, they can safely be used on all laundry including athletic wear, towels, children’s sleepwear, and everything else!

This was not my first time using Purex Cyrstals (as I had received a free full size bottle from Vocal Point last year), but this was my first time using Tropical Splash. I have to say, it is not my favorite scent…but Purex Crystals does not disappoint! The scent lasts and clothes come out smelling super fresh, even after being in the drying or hang drying! I do both for different clothes. I really have to say, I love this product (although I tend toward Fresh Spring Water and Lavender Blossom scents), because I love having my clothes and linens smelling fresh until use. I really can’t rave enough about this wonderful 92% natural product!
Jockey and Purex provided free samples of their products, so I could review them. However, all the opinions expressed here are my own.

Patak’s Indian Sauces Dinner Party

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Last November I signed up for a Patak’s Indian Sauces Dinner Party and got one of the party packs! It arrived in early December and I planned to have the party early December, but it got pushed back due to the ABBA Dance Party I won. Well, then it got pushed back to January 7th due to the holidays being busy and having two trips out of town in December.

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Here’s the party pack I received – it included a Recipe and Party Planning booklet, a plastic trivet/pot holder, 6 Free product coupons for me, and recipe cards and $1 off coupons for guests.
The day of the party, I went out in search of Patak’s sauces and the rest of the ingredients. At first I had a lot of fun…it was awesome finding wonderful ingredients for a delicious menu that I was looking forward to. The best place that I found for Patak’s sauces and other Indian food was at the Publix in Harbison. They have a really nice variety, but not all the sauces the recipe called for. I tried to find the others, but Walmart, Piggly Wiggly, Bi-Lo all did not have any. Went to the Publix in downtown and made the frustrated decision there to use the ingredients I bought with different sauces.

I made Korma Curry Chicken (instead of Tikka Masala Chicken), Tikka Masala Beef (instead of Vindaloo Beef), Cauliflower and potatoes w/ an Asian sauce (instead of Tandoori sauce), their Quick Chutney Dip (per recipe provided), Jasmine rice, Na’an bread, and a Mediterranean dip (bought not made).

Korma Curry Chicken
Tikka Masala Beef
Quick Chutney Dip
Dinner was later than planned, due to shopping taking longer than expected, but everyone was flexible. We ate close to 8pm and it turned out so wonderfully! Everything was so delicious! Patak’s sauces were so easily transferable and turned out great!

I look forward to cooking with Patak’s sauces in the future…really delicious! The back of each jar mentions an easy recipe…that I’ll likely try next time!

Check out Patak’s on Facebook and Online…and give them a try! They have lots of Patak’s recipes online and I look forward to trying more of these!

Patak’s provided me with 6 free product coupons for Patak’s Indian Sauces…along with the rest of the party pack…but they did not require me to blog and all of the opinions in this blog are mine. 

2011 Highlights September thru December – Part 3

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Finally, it’s only taken 3 posts, but here are the highlights for September through December 2011. Very busy time of the year! Hehe. Hope you are enjoying the highlights I’m sharing.

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We did some things this month, but the best thing we did was go to Orlando to visit friends and go to Disney (are you noticing a theme with me, yet?).
We had a Happy Hour the night we got there at Ale House near the Airport and had a great turn out! Yet, I didn’t do a good job of taking lots of pictures…so here’s one.
We went to the opening day of EPCOT‘s Food & Wine Festival! Oh my gosh, there was so much food to try…we wanted to try it all…but it was hot out and we just couldn’t. Luckily we got to go back on Oct. 2nd. Also, we got to attend the first ever Mixology seminar of the Food & Wine Festival – that was amazing – maybe it was the liquor…lol.
At the Mixology Seminar
October 2011
We went to Magic Kingdom‘s 40th Anniversary Celebration! We saw all the characters parade down Main Street to the Castle and tried to hear the speech being given…. It was super busy this day at the park, but somehow we were able to ride EVERY ride that we wanted to.
Went to Downtown Disney with a friend and ate at Paridisio 37…oh that was tasty and the tequila was most definitely, good. Plus, great time seeing our friend, Jeff.
October is the month we celebrated Pete’s youngest sister’s birthday.
I got my first Crowdtap Sample & Share for Old Navy ActiveWear and shared this is Nicole, one of Pete’s sisters. See the post here.
A few of us tried out the Lexington Oktoberfest, but it underwhelmed us.
Pete & I carved pumpkins for Halloween…that managed to stay on the front porch until December. No kidding..and super mushy!
November 2011
The leaves were changing color…since moving from FL, this was amazing and beautiful to me. I actually got to see a spectrum of color!
I saw my first fox…and managed to capture him in a pic..not an amazing pic, but can tell he’s a fox!
A new club opened in Columbia, called Club XS. They put me on the VIP entry list, so 4 of us went to check it out. It’s big, it plays decent enough music, and has 2 bars…I liked it. Of course, Pete liked it the first visit, but hated it the second.
Pete & I spent Thanksgiving eating a meal at Cracker Barrel. The meal was blah, but the company was nice. Then we saw Arthur Christmas in 3D. I thought it was super cute.
And, we put up our Christmas tree and started decorating Thanksgiving weekend.
December 2011
Pete and I attended the Festivus Airing of Grievances Pub Crawl in Five Points. It started out slow, but we had a good time.
Pete’s dog, Martog, had a weird episode. We think a siezure on Dec. 3rd. Scared us all, so we brought him to an Emergency Night Vet. After a lot of testing and money, they found that he has cancer in his kidney and prostate. For now we are opting to give him pain meds and just manage his condition.
I hosted an ABBA You Can Dance Wii Party that I received from Crowdtap. We snacked, laughed, and danced to ABBA songs! See my post here.
We went to Orlando again! This time no Disney visit. Instead, joined a bunch of friends at my work’s holiday party. Had a great time and even won a bottle of wine.
Visited with my brother, Ed, SIL Karen, and their kids.
The next night we celebrated Pete’s birthday with Steve & K at Sushi Pop and then went downtown with Paula & Fabian. Really turned into a great night!
Awesomely made Partida Blanco tequila shot
I hosted an Old Navy Bundle Up Winter Gear Party that I got from Crowdtap with Rebekah, Elizabeth, and Nicole! See my post here.
We had a gift exchange with Pete’s SC family before we headed up to MI to spend the holidays with the other half of his family.
Christmas Eve is when Pete’s MI family gets together and exchanges gifts. We ate and then a crazy time of gifts being given and unwrapped happened.
Pete & I took his twin nieces to Bronner’s Christmas Wonderland in Frankenmuth, MI. Had a great time looking at everything, taking lots of pictures and shopping! Managed to stay in budget for what I planned to spend there. 🙂
Pete and his niece built a snowman after midnight! There was enough snow on the ground and the right consistency…it’s a good thing they did, next day it got too warm! Here’s there over 7 ft snowman!
Lastly, we rung in the New Year in Traverse City, MI at the Cherry Ball Drop with Pete’s sister, Kelly, and his long time friends – Russ & Melissa. This night started out slow, but turned out to be a fantastic way to ring in 2012!
Hope you all enjoyed! That’s all for 2011’s highlights! Happy 2012 everyone!

2011 Highlights May thru August (Part 2)

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And now for Part 2 of the highlights of 2011, May through August.

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May 2011 
We celebrated my birthday and our moving to South Carolina on May 7th.
We had a great turn-out and it was really wonderful to have such support from friends!
On May 13th we drove to South Carolina…since we had a huge moving truck, my boyfriend’s truck being towed by it, and my car full of stuff with the pets going…and the truck had to stay around 60mph the whole way..it took us quite a while to go the normal 7 hour drive.
This wasn’t even all of our boxes
Barely there, we celebrated my actual birthday in Columbia, SC with Pete’s family.
Pete and I went back to Orlando to clean up our rental there and see friends and go to Disney! When we went to Disney we went to EPCOT and saw our favorite tequila bartender – Francisco! And then to Hollywood Studios to ride the newly refurbished Star Tours (awesome by the way)!
June 2011 
I hosted a wine and cheese party – and it went very well! Tasty stuff.
We had a girl’s night of mojitos and puzzles – mostly we drank and talked. 😉
July 2011
I hosted a Budweiser Ultimate Backyard BBQ that I won from House Party! Lots of food and Budweiser, of course!
On Independence Day, a few of us went over to Charleston for the free evening at Patriot’s Point and then to watch the fireworks.
Attended Elizabeth’s Bachelorette Party – wondered around downtown Columbia.
We attended Elizabeth and Jeff’s wedding – held in Myrtle Beach, SC.
Steve & K came to visit toward the end of the month…we all went out to dinner and got to chat it up two nights in a row. I only took a picture of their hotel, though!
August 2011
The big first big trip of the year started with a drive to visit my Uncle, Aunt, Cousin, Grandfather, and his wife in NC for a day. Sharing a picture of their cat, as not sure they’d like me to share their pics…
The next day we headed to NJ and on 8/5/11 we ate at the Americana Diner that I’d eaten at in 2007 when I went to NJ for work. Then that night, we attended Mike and Steph’s wedding. It was really lovely.
Onward we traveled to VT the very next day…phew a lot of driving. Met up with my Aunt, Uncle and some cousins in NY a couple days after arriving.
Spent the day with my niece, sister, nephew…and met up with my birth father. Also, saw my grandmother. Really nice day.
Pete and I hiked to Lye Brook Falls in Manchester, VT. Wow…that was quite a work out for me! Really tough on the way up…then tough to get to the actual falls…then easier on the way down…but…still weird because all the rocks. Worth it though!
Visited all of my grandmothers in one day! And, also got to see my cousin Samantha, who I hadn’t seen in many, many years…I think not since we were kids.

Once back in SC, I hosted a Martini Gold Martini Party! We tried 7 out of 8 of the recipes they provided. Even trying shot sizes…well…it got us all good and tipsy!

Purex UltraPacks Trial

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The Purex Insiders Pack

As a Purex Insider, I received an awesome opportunity to try out a new product before it has been released to everyone. The Purex UltraPacks liquid laundry detergent are brand new from Purex to be released in February 2012! It is amazing to be a part of something like this…I have been using Purex for many years and really trust the brand and was ecstatic to become a Purex Insider…never imagining they would be so generous with their samplings! So earlier this month, I received the Purex Insiders box and inside was an 18 pack of the Purex Ultra Packs and the blogging information sheets. We are never required to blog or share our reviews of the products, but if we want to they provide us helpful information and images to make it all easier.

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Of course this UltraPack cleaned my laundry and made it smell great! I’d definitely use them again and purchase them in the future. And seriously, aren’t they cute? These Purex UltraPacks are conveniently pre-dosed with Purex laundry detergent, which makes doing laundry easier than ever! These packs are filled with the new improved Purex Triple-Action liquid laundry formula!
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 Purex provided me with a free sample of their UltraPacks laundry detergent so that I could write a review. However, all of the opinions expressed here are mine.