Friday, June 13, 2014

Saving Shirts

So, having a 2.5 year old means LOTS of stains. Juice stains, grass stains, mud stains, you name it, she's stained it. 

Generally, i just throw whatever she stained in the wash and hope for the best.  Usually resulting in me letting her use said stained item of clothing as painting gear or just simply throwing it out.  

Yesterday she had on a new shirt, grey and white stripes, and decided that on the way home from day care she HAD to have the Jello she didn't eat out of her lunch box.  Of course, I told her to wait until we got home because I didn't have a spoon for her, but since I am not starring at her while I drive, she managed to get it open and go crazy.  Like, she literally ate more than half the cup of Jello, without a spoon and damn near licked the cup clean while she was at it.  Jello is not like applesauce so that took some talent lol.

Anyway, it was all over her face, neck and shirt. BRIGHT RED and all the way through.  I knew for sure this shirt was going in the trash, but since it was new I thought I'd give the Tide Stain Release I purchased a little while ago a try.  

I took the shirt off of her right when we got home, and then sprayed the Tide on the stain directly, folded the shirt up so that all the goodness could soak in and let it sit for about 15 mins. 

Next, I rinsed the shirt out, sprayed some more Tide Stain Release, gave it another 30 minutes or so and then rinsed it again.  After that I put some laundry detergent on the shirt, rubbed it in and let it sit for a few hours. 

Before going to bed I rinsed the shirt out and told myself I probably wasted my time because 
that stain was not going anywhere, and BOOM! to my surprise the stain was GONE!!! 

Tide Stain Release has my vote!




Monday, June 2, 2014

Summer Reading

I've finally been able to start reading books again. Forgot how much I love it! Summer is the perfect time to catch up on your favorite books, books from a book club you've been meaning to read, or starting your own summer reading book club!

Unfortunately I found out that most of the bookstores no longer exist.  I guess we have Nook, Kindle and what ever other E-Readers that are out to thank for that. There are a few Barnes & Nobles left, just not in my area, so I'd have to drive a bit to get to one, or order offline, save on gas and pay shipping and handling instead.  However, I did find a Goodwill that sells books! It's actually pretty cool.  They have a pretty decent children selection and adult selection.  The books are all less than $7 AND its buy 2, get 1 free. They also have movies, I think only kid movies but still pretty legit.  Kiyah loves going and picking books out and it doesn't break my pockets so I don't mind either.  Look in your area to see if you've got a Goodwill Bookstore.

You can also save a few bucks by ordering your books online at Walmart.  You receive 40% off by ordering online, free shipping if you spend $35 or more, or you can choose to pick your order up in your nearest Walmart for free after you place your order online. Click the link below to take you directly to the book selection.

40% Off Select Books at Walmart.com Plus Free Store Pickup!

Leave a comment with what you're reading this summer! 

& Remember, you reading shows your kids how cool reading is, if you have them, so set that example while they're young!

Happy Reading