Pledge Multi-Surface II Anibacterial Review and Giveaway

Giveaway has concluded.  Random.org has chosen number 4!
Summer is almost here!  We have a half day of school left.  That means lots of kids coming in and out of the house bringing their germs with them.  Yikes!  But I have plans for those germs.  I'll be keeping my home both clean AND disinfected with Pledge Multi-Surface II Anti-bacterial Cleaner.

I loved the original Pledge Multi-Surface Cleaner, but this one is even better.  It also kills 99.9% of germs including E-coli, staph, salmonella, and viruses like the flu.  So when the kids come in with sticky-icky fingers from playing basketball, mowing the yard, or making mud pies, I can get the cleaning and disinfecting done with one product.

It can be used on most household hard surfaces such as finished wood, glass, electronics (I love this!), stainless steel (for all of my appliances), and even sealed granite and metal. You can even use it on germ hot-spots such as door knobs, remote controls, toilet handles, and toys.  Since Pledge is a name you can trust, you can also take care of your special pieces of furniture without worrying that the product will damage surfaces.

Pledge Multi-Surface II is easy to use.  Just shake, spray, and wipe.  To sanitize, leave the surface wet for a few minutes before wiping.  Pledge MS II Anti-bacterial Cleaner is available at Target, Walmart, and most grocery stores.

I have this package to give away to one lucky reader.

It includes one bottle of Pledge Multi-Surface II Anti-bacterial Cleaner, a soft Pledge dusting cloth, a large cleaning caddy (I love this, too!), and adorable Gloveables to keep your hands and nails from getting dirty (and they are adorable).  I plan to use mine to work in the yard, too.

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Giveaway will end June 8 at 11:59 PM CST.  Giveaway is open to US residents only, please.  Make sure I have your email so I can contact you if you are the winner.

Disclosure - This post was written on behalf of SC Johnson, a Family Company, who provided the product for review and giveaway.  All opinions are 100% mine.

Aloha Friday

I'm playing along with An Island Life on Aloha Friday.  Friday is the day they take it easy in Hawaii, so I'll ask a simple question, nothing that requires a lengthy answer, and you can post your answer in comments.  If you'd like to visit other Aloha Friday participants, or participate yourself, write your post and link up here.

I don't have vanity plates on my car, although I know people who do.  One of my coworkers has MS MATH on her license plate.  For anywhere from $40 to $70 you can personalize your plate (if what you want is available and isn't vulgar), and you can even add logos for sports teams, organizations, and so on.

If I were going to get a vanity plate, it should probably be this one:

But it would also be fun to get this one, and it is available!

My question:  Do you have a vanity plate?  What does it say?

If you don't, what should yours say?

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Thursday Thirteen

I was ironing yesterday, and I began to think about all of the things that I used to do or enjoy before the Internet came along.

1.  Ironing - Some people hate it, but it's really mindless work, yet it's useful.  I would set up the ironing board in the living room and iron while I watched my shows.
2.  Watching TV Shows - Speaking of shows, I used to watch a lot more TV rather than playing games or blogging since the Internet wasn't around to suck all my time!
3.  Writing Letters - I used to find great joy in writing notes and letters to family and friends far away.
4.  Watching Movies - I could spend a weekend watching a marathon of movies before the Web came around.
5.  Cleaning - My house was usually spotless.  Not so now!
6.  Sleeping - I definitely got more sleep before the Internet.  Everything is available at the click of a mouse, and it can keep you so absorbed.
7.  Shopping by Catalog - Before the Internet, I used to enjoy shopping from catalogs like Newport News, Fingerhut, Figi, and even department stores.
8.  Going Outside - I spend most of my time indoors now, although I do go walking with my husband several times a week. 
9.  Swimming - During the summer, I would go up to the pool for hours at a time.
10.  Doing Yard Work - Before the Internet, I did all of my own yard work:  mowing, edging, weeding.
11.  Getting to Know my Neighbors - I still know many of my neighbors, but since I don't spend a lot of time outdoors, and neither do they, I really don't talk to them very much anymore.
12.  Grading and Planning - I used to grade papers at home and plan lessons all the time.  I think the computer has made me more efficient in some ways so I find myself bringing less and less home every year.
13.  Talking on the Phone - I don't do much of this anymore.  I text more than I call.  Before the Internet, though, the phone was a convenient means of communication.

I'm linking up with Thursday Thirteen.  Come join the fun!

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Friday Confessional

I'm linking up with Mamarazzi today to clear my conscience!

I confess...
I think I am more ready for school to be out this year than the students are!  It's been a rough year.  'Nuff said.

I confess...
I was extremely pleased when our 23 year old remarked how when she has kids, they will not be allowed to have electronics at the table during meals.  Her uncle's grandkids were glued to their ipods (ages 6 and 13) during mother's day lunch and wouldn't communicate with anyone, much less their great grandmother who was trying to have a conversation with them.  I'm happy to say that 23 y o lived under those rules and didn't appreciate it at the time, but she certainly does now.  I'm so proud of her!

I confess...
I'm a little nervous... No.  Extrememly nervous that my twins will be 16 and driving soon!  Eeeek!  Boy twin gets his license as soon as he turns 16 (six weeks) and girl twin got her learner's permit yesterday.

I confess...
I have been in a "mood" this past week.  Irritable.  Not feeling appreciated.  One of those moods.  I'm starting to feel a little better, though.

I confess...
I'm really put off by the media these days.  When something happens, they sensationalize it, and someone accused of a crime is tried in the court of public opinion instead of in a court of law.  Then, the public gets angry when the jurors, who have access to all the facts and evidence unlike the rest of us, don't get the verdict they want and feel the need to protest it.  There.  I said it.

And I confess...
I spent too much time on Bloom.com last night (thanks to Mamarazzi)!  You should read her post about it and go check it out!

Have a happy weekend everyone!  I'm off to a baseball game - no - three.  The Astros/Rangers and two of my son's games.  Baseball for three days in a row!

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In the Beginning

In the beginning,

there was love… 

And fear,

and joy,

and an overwhelming sense of responsibility. 

And constant worry. 

 Am I doing this right?  What if... ?

In the beginning,

I had no idea the extreme happiness motherhood could bring. 

Or the tears,

 the serious fears,

the frustrations,

 the rewards.

Now, there is still love,

and fear,

and joy,

and overwhelming responsibility and worry. 

But there is also pride in the way things have happened,

 the lessons learned,

the trials,

the triumphs. 

Most of all,

there is unending love.

This post was written for Sunday Scribblings.

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