McKinney Mommas

Monday, February 11, 2013

Don't Buy Laundry Detergent For a Whole Year! Oransi Robby Wash Laundry Ball Review & GIVEAWAY

*Disclosure: I was not compensated for this post. The products used to facilitate this review were given to me free of cost by the company for evaluation. However, all opinions are 100% my own and I am not under any obligation to write a positive review.

What if someone told you that you could spend $33 and not have to purchase laundry detergent for a whole year?

The Robby Wash Laundry Ball, by Oransi claims to do just that.

Oransi, a company founded by a family who suffered from allergies, has a full line of products that help eliminate allergens in your home.

Specializing in high quality and eco-friendly air purification systems, Oransi's mission is to find ways to improve indoor air quality, especially for allergy sufferers.

Keep reading to find out how to WIN a Robby Wash Laundry Ball for yourself!

When I heard they carried a product that could potentially eliminate the need to purchase laundry soap for an entire year, I said "sign me up, baby."

Made with a hypo-allergenic cleaning detergent, the Robby Wash Laundry Ball is designed to wash in both hot and cold water for 12 months.

You simply place the ball in the bottom of your washing machine along with the clothes, and let it work its magic. The Robby Wash Laundry Ball comes with a stain stick and three extra packets of detergent beads, that you use to replace once the original beads dissolve.

So far, in the month plus that I've been using the ball, I'm nowhere near having to replace the beads yet, and my laundry seems to be getting just as clean as when I used traditional laundry soap.

If this continues to work as I imagine it will, this will save so much money for my family, not having to purchase laundry detergent ever again!

PROS:

Hypoallergenic - can be used on the whole family's laundry
Saves money - 12 months worth of washing power for $33
90 day money back guarantee
Macromolecules and ions create antibacterial action in the laundry water
No overpowering fragrance = good for the environment

The only con I noticed would be that the ball is designed to work with regular sized loads (not small loads). However, if you're like me....since kids you probably don't even remember what a "small" load of laundry looks like, which makes this a non-issue for most of us.

The second product Oransi sent me was the Oransi Ionic Fridge Air Purifier. This product was designed to remove bacteria and odors from the air in your refrigerator, with a patented Piezo-electric technology.

For some reason, I've always figured ionic products were just a sales gimick. I mean if you can't see what the product is doing, how do you know it's really working, right? I was wrong.

I installed the (2) AA batteries in this little device and set it in my fridge. I think I forgot about it, and it migrated to the back of my fridge. I remember opening the fridge door that next weekend, and thinking "did my hubby clean the fridge?", because I wasn't greeted with an "old food" odor.

This little gizmo does a powerful job, because last week I had cauliflower, a drawer full of cheese and kimchi in the fridge.....and those are some pretty pesky scents!

I'm sold.

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~ GIVEAWAY ~

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Friday, February 8, 2013

Happy Friday from Haribo and McKinney Mommas

Need a little pick me up?

How about some Happy Cola treats from Haribo?

Haribo is offering McKinney Mommas and our readers a $.50 off coupon!

To get the coupon, go to https://www.facebook.com/HariboUSA/app_428033803943941

or just click on the graphic below:

Happy Friday to ya!

Thursday, February 7, 2013

Keeping the Flu at Bay with Gojo Purell Products & Shoplet.com

It's the flu season.

That is, I'm pretty sure it still is since my hubby, poor guy, just got over having a terrible case of the flu for the past 5-6 days.

This flu came with a "first" for our family.......only one out of 4 of us got it!

I'm starting to think that it might just be due to a shipment of products for cleaning and sanitizing hands we got from Gojo and Shoplet.com a week earlier.

Our first line of defense against the flu was this Gojo Purell Hand Sanitizer/Dispenser AD-7. We hung it in our garage, so we could sanitize our hands before going in the house, after being out and about on a shopping trip or other car ride.

It was so easy to install, as it came with an adhesive strip, making it easier to hang than having to use a traditional nail and hammer. The dispenser is sold separately from the Gojo Purell Hand Sanitizer Foam that goes in it.

Our second line of defense against flu germs was this cute little guy, the Gojo Purell Pal Hand Sanitizer Desk Dispenser. We kept this on our kitchen counter, and would use it multiple times a day after daddy's coughing or sneezing fits (see it's almost gone!)

The cute hands and feet design, made the kids want to wash their hands often. I'm sure if you sit this little guy on your office desk, you'll notice your co-workers will use it as well, keeping their germs to themselves (a good thing).

Finally, we received a Sample Gojo Purell Portable Size Hand Sanitizer Jelly Wrap that I attached to my purse for cleaning hands at the playground and restaurants to protect against flu germs.

Of course I have always read that washing hands is an important way to prevent germs from spreading, but I really have never seen it work this well. I can't remember a time that one of us got a cold or flu and the others in the family did not.

Somehow, using these Gojo Purell products from Shoplet.com, combined with using a handkerchief to cover his mouth, and trying our best to keep the kids from hugging and kissing my hubby for the first 24 hours he had symptoms, resulted in none of the rest of us getting sick.

HURRAY for keeping the "germies" at bay!

Do YOU have any tips for keeping the flu/cold germs away?

Share them with us below!

Wednesday, February 6, 2013

You're Invited to: McKinnney Mommas Usborne Books E-Show - Feb 12-28th, 2013

My husband, a pretty brilliant guy (he has a few documents to prove it), told me last night that there are only a few things that have actually had successful long term studies, proven to increase intelligence in children from birth:

#1. DHA

#2. Interactive Reading

I'm providing both for my children in hopes they have access to the best possible opportunities in life.

When I heard that Usborne Children's Books recently received an award for "Children's Publisher of the Year" I was intrigued.

With books geared towards every development level from birth to teenagers, and over 1,500 titles this is a book company designed to grow with your family.

First Encyclopedia Books - ages 8+

Phonics Readers - ages 4+

Toddler Set: Max & Millie

Usborne Children's Books sells more than just reading books. I found some sticker and activity books, drawing and craft books, flash cards, too!

Around the World - Sticker Book w/ 300 stickers

Big Drawing Book

Paper Plane Activity Book - ages 6+

After finding so many cool books and products at Usborne, I decided to take it one step further and host my very first Usborne Children's Books E-Show for all my McKinney Mommas' readers.

FEBRUARY 12-28th 2013

Join me virtually from February 12th-28th, to shop, browse and find some great educational books for your children.

McKinney Mommas Show Link: https://u3557.myubam.com/14359

If you find something you'd like to order, through my show link, you'll be entered to win $20.00 FREE books!

~ GIVEAWAY ~

Prize: $20.00 of FREE Usborne Books

To Enter: Any order made through my E-Show link will automatically be entered to win! (winner will be contacted at end of show to choose books)

If you have any questions about choosing the right books for your child you can contact Jennifer Collins through her website at www.myusbornereader.com

Tuesday, February 5, 2013

Looking for Valentine's Day Flowers or Gifts?

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Monday, February 4, 2013

Kids Eat FREE at Freebird Burrito in Collin County

I've been doing some research into finding local "Kids Eat Free" deals in McKinney and Collin County, Texas and will be posting a complete list for you local mommas in the next month or two.

Here's a preview of one that'll be on the list for sure:

WHERE:

Freebirds - Find your closest location here
My closest location is: The Villages at Allen: 190 E Stacy Rd, Allen, TX 75002

WHEN:

Sundays 3pm to close
Monday-Tuesday - ALL DAY!

WHAT:

FREE "Little Monsters" Meal - Kids burrito or quesadilla + chips and drink (with purchase of an adult entree)

EXTRA:

Valid for all children 12 years old or younger
Child must be present
Dine in orders only

Now, that's a deal I can get behind.

In fact, I think I'm going to take my peanut there today for her 2nd birthday. We decided not to have a big party...and all she wants for her birthday is a QUESADILLA!

Makes my wallet happy, anyway.

Please let me know if YOU have any favorite restaurants that offer FREE Kids Meals in Collin County, and I'll add them to my list!

Saturday, February 2, 2013

Melissa and Doug Toy Giveaway!

Honestly, about 85% of the toys in my house are probably Melissa and Doug toys. Often natural and wooden toys, seems to be what my toddler trends towards playing with.

So today, I decided to include you in on a sweet giveaway for a gift certificate to Melissa & Doug Toys: