The Brady Bunch!

I realized at dinner tonight that my kids have no idea who "The Brady Bunch" is!  So, as we modern girls do,  I looked online and found a site that has all the episodes for your viewing pleasure:

http://tv.blinkx.com/show/the-brady-bunch/MkF-bx00-7wIyFSu

Hysterical!  That's what the world was like when I was 7 years old!

My favorite part from Episode #1:

Mike is nervous about getting married to "Mrs. Martin" (small bit of trivia there).  

Carol says " Why don't you take a tranquilizer, dear?"  
Mike says " I did"
Carol says "Why don't you take another?"


I think I like life in the 70's! 

Since Cascade won't warn you, I will!

I have been using Cascade Powder in my dishwashers for years and years.  I have never had a problem in all this time.  I noticed in the last ..  maybe 4 months??..  my dishes are now coming out with a white film. 

As a result, many of my glasses are now etched with this white chalky coating, and no amount of scrubbing will take it off.  There were some plastics that I have always put in the dishwasher, that are now completely ruined. 

It could have been the result of many things, I just thought the dishwasher was not working great and the dishes were not being rinsed properly. 

Then I stumbled upon this article on my local news website

Turns out the State of PA has banned the use of Phosphates and Cascade has changed their formula to comply with the new regulations.  I understand the need, but I would have liked a little warning on this Cascade!!

This has cost their customers money and it doesn't seem like they care very much.

The woman in this story was able to switch to a Gel formula and no longer has a problem.  My dishwasher instructions specifically warn against using Gel - ever!  I guess I'm out of luck.  I'll be trying different brands now, but for me, the damage is done. 

Update: We Won!! --Help my son win a new Bedroom!! Very Simple Voting Contest - 1x per email

My son was selected to be in the final 4 for this contest.  He could win a bedroom makeover valued at $1195 - and now it comes down to votes.

1x vote per email - ends Aug 17th at noon.  Uncheck the box if you don't want to receive their newsletter.

Contest is over - Thanks for your votes! 

Vote for Toni with this video:

Thanks very much!!!

Giveaway - Prototype for Xbox 360 - ends 7/31

Brand new game - sealed in the box. 

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The winner will be notified by email and must respond within 48 hours or I will select another winner - 1 entry per email please. 

Review - Mr Clean Magic Eraser

***  I want to make it clear that I was not provided with a sample, or compensated in any way for this review ***    

I just bought a few of these today, and I thought my opinion was worth sharing. 

When my kids were really little, we moved into a bi-level.  We put a fresh coat of paint on every wall, and had the kitchen redone. We picked an "Eggshell" finish so it would be easier to clean.    A few years later, I remember scrubbing those "Eggshell" walls, and there was no way they were coming clean.  We really thought we would need to repaint.

A new product was being advertised - the Mr. Clean Magic Eraser!  I thought it was worth a try. 

Holy Moly!!  I worked like a dream!  With really no effort at all, the smudges and crayon marks came off.  We had walls that looked like they were freshly painted.

We have since moved, and the kitchen in this house is not what I would have picked.  The counter top is a white speckled laminate - that I really don't like.  If you set something down, you can expect it to leave a mark.  Some things wipe up with a sponge, other times you need a spray cleaner, but most times it is there to stay until I pull out the Magic Eraser! 

It's just an incredible thing.  If you haven't tried it yet, I highly recommend it. 

Giveaway - Pedigree Dog Food Coupons

I have some coupons to give away -But first --- 

Please take a minute to vote for my entry in the following contest: 

You can vote Daily! 

This is a contest that is just up my alley! To enter - they ask you to post a photo showing how you are helping to protect the environment. I think working tirelessly to promote electric vehicles should count for something!

I submitted a photo of our showroom with 3 shiny Zap Electric Cars. You can vote 1x daily. I'd sure appreciate it if you took the time.   

http://caymansummersplash.com/pic/66/

Vote for Tonibelle!

There is also another OLS member in this contest, please vote for them as well http://caymansummersplash.com/#/pic/212


You need to register to vote, then after that it's a simple login and click to vote. 
The top 10 votes move on to be judged for the final prize - a family trip to Grand Cayman! 


~~Now for the contest at hand ~~


Prize is: 
1 Coupon good for a Free bag of Pedigree Dry Dog food for Dogs - (20lb or 22lb - up to $14.79) and 
1 Coupon good for a Free bag of Pedigree Good Bites Treats for Dogs (up to $4.99)
Total value of this prize is up to $19.78!

Both coupons expire 6/30/2010 - so time is of the essence.  

The winner will be notified by email and must respond within 48 hours or I will select another winner.  


I will mail the coupons out immediately - but you will have to use them within a few weeks!! 

1 entry per email per day
Contest ends 5/30/10 at 9:00 pm Eastern

I was picked for the Giant Shopper's Idea Exchange!

My local grocery store has an online community for shoppers to take surveys, rate recipes, and participate in a forum about their experience with Giant.

I received an email invitation. I assume it is because I enter their online contests and visit their main store website.

They offer rewards for participating, I can't wait to see what that will be!

I already posted a photo in a small contest they had on the site, they wanted to see what I thought was a "Healthy" label There were 10 winners and only about 7 photos posted. I was a winner! And 2 days later had a Giant Gift card for $10 in my mailbox.

I think I'm going to like this program :)