Today is Global Handwashing Day

In case you missed it, today is Global Handwashing Day - October 15th.  You can login to your Dial Rewards and use the code WASH9.  Dial brand will donate $1 for every code entered (up to 50K) to support global handwashing education.  Thanks Dial!

Disclosure:  Thanks so much to the Purex Insiders program and Dial for allowing me to be a part of this campaign!  As part of this campaign I am eligible to win prizes.  

Backyard Fun In The Sun Sweepstakes with Purex, Dial & Step2

I have a super fun sweepstakes to tell you about, the Backyard Fun in the Sun Sweepstakes with Purex, Dial and Step2.  One grand prize winner will receive a Step2 prize suite worth $1000, a year's supply of Dial Baby Body and Hair Wash, and Purex Baby laundry detergent.  This would be so awesome to win!!  There will also be ten second-place winners - they will receive a bottle of Dial Baby Body and Hair Wash and a bottle of Purex Baby laundry detergent.

This sweepstakes ends July 31, 2015 so you want to make sure to enter the Backyard Fun In The Sun Sweepstakes now and good luck!

Disclosure:  Thanks so much to the Purex Insiders program for allowing me to be a part of this campaign and providing information about this sweepstakes!  As part of this campaign I am eligible to win prizes.

Join Dial Rewards Today

Dial just released a new rewards program appropriately called Dial Rewards.  I recently signed up and have been exploring the site and the opportunities available.

Once you activate your account, you can start earning points to play for chances to win Dial products, eGift cards and cash jackpots!  I have a unique code that will give you an extra 500 points, R900R.

My Dial Rewards Home-screen

I found the Dial Rewards Program easy to sign up for.  And it took a very short time to earn over 7K in points.  I haven't won anything yet but I am still deciding which instant wins I want to try for.  I would love to hear what you think.  Sign up for Dial Rewards today and don't forget to use the unique code, R900R.

Disclosure:  Thanks so much to the Purex Insiders program and Dial for allowing me to be a part of this campaign!  As part of this campaign I am eligible to win prizes!  All opinions expressed are my own.

5 Tips for Helping Children Build Good Hand Washing Skills + Dial Review/Giveaway

I have two Dial products to share with you today: Dial Baby body + hair wash (fragrance free) and Dial Kids Foaming hand wash (watery melon).  You might not know that Dial has a baby body/hair wash, that's because it is new.  Yes, this is Dial's launch into the babies' personal care line.  It is recommended for babies 0-2 years old.  This product is tear free, hypoallergenic, has no parabens or artificial dyes, pH balanced and was developed with Pediatric Dermatologists.  How does Baby/Toddler F like it?  Check out the photos below!

Dial Baby Body and Hair Wash

F loves splashing so it was a bit difficult to get him to look for a photo.

There we go, clean baby looking up at last!

I love that Dial Baby Body and Hair Wash is tear free so I don't have to worry about it irritating his eyes when we wash his hair.  Baby F had no problem when I dumped the bucket of water on his head to rinse off the wash.  He was so busy playing, he barely noticed it!  This wash is fragrance free so it doesn't have a strong odor other than clean freshness.  

And what about Dial Kids Foaming hand wash.  It too was developed with Pediatric dermatologists, is hypoallergenic, has no artificial dyes or parabens and is pH balanced.

 B using Dial Kids Foaming Hand Wash

Say Cheese!

The formula is gentle on hands and skin and helps make hand washing fun for all ages!  This got me thinking, how do you help your children develop and maintain good hand washing skills?  See my tips below.  And make sure you enter the giveaway as well.

5 Tips for Helping Children Build Good Hand Washing Skills

1. Have a good set up. 

Make sure that your child can get to the sink and have soap readily available.  Have a step stool - necessary if your youngest child cannot reach the faucet handles.  We have one available in/near both of our bathrooms and sinks.  Make sure the child knows how to turn the faucet on and off.  If these basic steps are overlooked it may not be possible for younger children to actually wash their hands without assistance and develop poor habits, like not always washing their hands when it is needed.

2.  Practice with them.

Have a system and practice it with them.  Tell them to rinse their hands, soap them up on both sides, scrub and then rinse and dry.  Whatever you choose, make sure they know what the system is.  My kids also know to always wash their hands after they use the bathroom and before they eat.  We also wash our hands after playing outside as a general rule.

3.  Make it fun.

Have them sing or hum a song.  We do this with teeth brushing as well.  It helps my children brush longer, the same applies for hand washing.  Our favorite is the ABC's.  You can also reward children when they are first learning if needed.

4.  Have good hand washing skills yourself.

If your children or other kids see you exhibiting good hand washing skills they will be more likely to do what they see.

5.  Explain to them why we wash our hands in the first place. 

Share with your children about germs and staying healthy.  If they understand why you are asking them to wash their hands, they will be more likely to do it.

What other tips would you add?  I would love to hear them!

Ready for a flash giveaway?  Three readers will win a free product coupon for one free Dial Baby Body and Hair Wash OR one free Dial Kids Foaming Hand Wash (expiration 6/30/15).  Just enter the giveaway below and good luck!

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Disclosure:  I was selected to participate in this campaign as a Purex Insider.  Thanks so much to Purex and Dial for providing me with a sample of both Dial Baby Body and Hair Wash as well as Dial Kids Foaming Hand Wash to facilitate my review and coupons for this giveaway.  All opinions expressed are 100% my own.  As part of this campaign I am eligible to win prizes!

Dial Miracle Oil Hand Soap Review & Giveaway

As the Mom of six children, pet owner, wanna-be gardener, baker, cooking experimenter, homeschool teacher - I use my hands a lot!  In fact, you probably use your hands more than you realize.  And this leads to frequent hand washing.  It seems as though I am always reminding my little ones to wash their hands - good hygiene! 

Remember my recent post on Dial's new Miracle Oil Body Wash?  Well, I have also been using the new Dial Miracle Oil Liquid Hand Soap.  When you wash your hands often, they can become dry and chapped.  This is not the case with Dial's Miracle Oil hand soap.  This soap really helps clean and hydrate your hands - a major plus for me!  I think the fact that the Miracle oil is infused with Marula Oil and that it uses Micro Oil technology really helps moisturize your hands with each wash, instead of drying them out with frequent washings.

 My bottle of Dial Miracle Oil Hand Soap

 Using my new hand soap

If you wash your hands a lot or have issues with dry/chapped hands I would highly recommend trying out Dial's new hand soap.  And I would love to know what you think, please let me know!

 Walmart Rollback price of$0.98

This soap is available in stores now!  In fact, it is currently on Rollback at my local Walmart for only $0.98 a bottle, talk about a deal!

Ready for a flash giveaway?  Three readers will win a free product coupon for a Dial hand soap (expiration 6/30/15).  Just enter the giveaway below and good luck!

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Disclosure:  Thanks so much to the Purex Insiders program and Dial for allowing me to be a part of this campaign and providing me with a sample of the New Dial Miracle Oil Hand Soap for my review!  As part of this campaign I am eligible to win prizes!  All opinions expressed are my own.

Dial Sugar Cane Husk Scrub Hand Soap Review & Giveaway

Dial has a new Boutique Collection of Hand Soap.  I was sent the newest member of the collection, Dial's Sugar Cane Husk Scrub Hand Soap which is available in stores right now.  The scent is subtle and clean inspired by freshly cut Sugar Cane.  This soap is formulated with gently micro-scrubbers that cleanse deeply while moisturizing and soothing skin.  Other scents in this collection include coconut lime verbena, water blossoms, and yellow raspberry and black sugar.

I like this hand soap a lot.  The scent is not overpowering and it does a great job cleaning and cleansing my hands, they are clean and smooth!

Ready for a flash giveaway?  Three readers will win a free product coupon for a Dial hand soap (expiration 6/30/15).  Just enter the giveaway below and good luck!

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Disclosure:  Thanks so much to the Purex Insiders program and Dial for allowing me to be a part of this campaign and providing me with a sample of the New Dial Boutique Collection Sugar Cane Husk Scrub Hand Soap for my review!  As part of this campaign I am eligible to win prizes!  All opinions expressed are my own.

New Dial Miracle Oil Body Wash & Giveaway

I have another Dial body wash to tell you about, Dial Miracle Oil Body Wash.  The new miracle oil body wash is infused with caring Marula oil for beautifully, soft skin.  This new body wash is formulated with Micro Oil Technology for a luxurious, clean-rinsing lather that leaves skin feeling clean, soft and smooth.  I have been using it for the last month and I really like it.  My skin not only feels soft and clean but above all moisturized.  I think this is especially noticeable in the winter.  At a time of the year when my skin is normally at its driest and sometimes cracked I find it to be moisturized and soft - I cannot help but think this body wash has something to do with it!

Dial Body Wash with Miracle Oil

You can see my bottle is over halfway gone.

Caring oils are a major trend in hair care and cosmetics.  Honestly, I didn't know very much about them before trying this body wash.  Marula oil is native to Africa.  It is used on hair and skin to help heal and moisturize.  I think it works perfect in a body wash form as it helps moisturize your entire body.  Want to try it for yourself?  Keep reading for your chance at winning a free bottle.

Giveaway Coupons

Ready for a flash giveaway?  Three readers will win a free product coupon for one bottle of Dial Miracle Oil Body Wash (expiration 5/31/15).  Just enter the giveaway below and good luck!

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Disclosure:  Thanks so much to the Purex Insiders program and Dial for allowing me to be a part of this campaign and providing me with a sample of the New Dial Miracle Oil Body Wash for my review!  As part of this campaign I am eligible to win prizes!  All opinions expressed are my own.

Dial Coconut Water Refreshing Mango Body Wash Review & Giveaway

Dial Coconut Water Refreshing Mango Body Wash

Remember my review on Dial Coconut Water Body here?  This time I was able to sample Dial's new Coconut Water Body Wash with Refreshing Mango through the Purex Insiders program!

I have been using this wash for several weeks now, as you can see from the photo above, and I really like it.  I was a fan of Dial's previous Coconut Body wash and I am even more of a fan of this one.  I really like the addition of mango, especially in the scent.  As with the previous wash it 1) works great 2) leaves me clean and fresh and 3) is easy to use.  Moisturizing, hydrating and I am sure that you will #GetNoticed.  Thanks Dial for another great body wash!

 Coupons

Ready for a giveaway?  Three readers will win a free product coupon to try Dial Coconut Water Refreshing Mango Body Wash for themselves (coupons expire 9/30/14 and maximum value $4.49).  Just enter the giveaway below and good luck!

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Disclosure:  The Dial brand provided me with a sample of Dial Coconut Water Refreshing Mango Body Wash through the Purex Insiders program in exchange for a product review.  All opinions expressed here are my own.  As part of this campaign I am eligible to receive prizes.

4 Things to Love About Dial's New Deep Cleansing Hand Soap (With a Giveaway)

Dial is at it again!  As a Purex Insider I was able to try out their NEW Deep Cleansing Hand Soap in both water blossoms (blue) and coconut lime verbena (green).  I came up with this list!

4 Things To Love About Dial's New Deep Cleansing Hand Soap

1. It is available in three vibrant scents and colors - water blossoms (blue), coconut lime verbena (green) and yellow raspberry & black sugar (yellow).

Love the design and colors

2.  New bottle designs and rich colors lets you choose a style for all of your sinks.  I think my favorite color is the green bottle and my favorite scent is water blossoms.  Although both varieties I tried were pleasing.

Clean and Soft Hands

3.  This soap is made with a gentle micro-scrubber formula.  This helps remove dirt from your hands and leave them feeling smooth and refreshed.  Effective as both a cleaner and moisturizer for your hands - double plus!  Love the way it cleans and feels.

Easy to use

4.  My whole family can use it!  With so many kiddos I definitely need something that is easy to us.

Ready for a giveaway?  Three readers will win a Free Product coupon to try Dial Deep Cleansing Hand Soap for themselves (Maximum Value $3.00 and coupon expires 3/31/14).  Enter the giveaway below and good luck!

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Disclosure:  The Dial brand provided me with a sample of Dial Deep Cleansing Hand Soap in exchange for a product review.  All opinions expressed here are my own.  As part of this campaign I am eligible to receive prizes.

Give Your Skin a Boost with Dial & Giveaway

I have been using the New Dial Vitamin Boost Body Wash as part of the latest Purex Insiders Campaign.  Who doesn't want to give their skin a daily boost of vitamins?

 My bottle

This advanced formula contains a moisturizing Vitamin Complex that helps draw moisture directly to your skin leaving your skin feeling both healthy and soft.

 

 This body wash is the same color as the bottle - kiwi green!

I normally don't think of myself as needing a moisturizer all the time but with this crazy weather we have been experiencing having a moisturizer in my body wash has been fabulous.  I can definitely tell a difference as my skin is clean and soft.

Dial Vitamin Boost Body Wash lathers well and moisturizes at the same time!

Would you like to try the new Dial Vitamin Boost Body Wash for yourself?  Two readers will win a Free Dial Vitamin Boost Body Wash 11.75oz or larger Free Product Coupon (maximum value $3 and expires 6/30/14).  Just enter the giveaway below and good luck.

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Disclosure:  The Dial brand provided me with a sample of Dial Vitamin Boost Body Wash  in exchange for a product review.  All opinions expressed here are my own.  As part of this campaign I am eligible to receive prizes.

Dial $65K Gold Giveaway

If you read my blog it is no secret that I am a fan of Dial.  I reviewed their Coconut Body Wash here as well as their kids body and hair wash (6+) here and their kids body and hair wash (2+) here.  Dial body washes work and leave you feeling fresh and clean.  If you have never tried them before or if you yourself are already a fan stick around for your chance to win a bottle of any Dial body wash.

 

Have you heard about the Dial $65K Gold Giveaway?  To commemorate the Dial brand's 65th anniversary, Dial is giving away $65,000 in gold to one lucky winner!  What's more, everyday from June 16th to August 19th, 65 daily winners will receive a year's supply of Dial Body Wash.  Just head on over here to enter now!

Participants may enter once a day on facebook to increase their chances of winning, as well as share the sweepstakes through social media sites to receive an exclusive Dial coupon.  Don't forget to enter here - you could be the lucky winner!

Are you ready for a coupon giveaway here?  Three people will win a coupon for a free bottle of any Dial Body Wash (Maximum Value $4.49, expires 8/20/14).  Good luck!

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Disclosure:  I participated in this campaign as a Purex Insider.  Purex provided me with these coupons in exchange for sharing the Dial sweepstakes.  All opinions expressed are 100% my own.

Dial Kids Body & Hair Wash 6+ Review & Flash Giveaway

Dial Kids 6+ Watery Melon

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Congratulations to Donna, amweeks and Clair!

You may remember my review of Dial Kids Body Wash for children 2-5 found here.  Well, now I am here to tell you about the Dial Kids Body Wash for kids ages 6 and up!  This wash comes in both Watery Melon and Berry Cool varieties.  We were blessed to receive the Watery Melon scent.  I love having lots of kids!

This particular wash is meant for children ages 6+, Dial offers mild cleansing without drying out your child's skin.  I love that it is tear free, hypoallergenic, and has no artificial dyes.  The Watery Melon variant gently removes dirt from head to toe with a fun, fresh scent.  My older kids really like the scent and it works well for cleaning both their bodies and their hair.

What do you think?  Would you like to try this soap for your own family?  Enter the giveaway below to win some!  And would you like to join me as a Purex Insider.  Click here to join - you won't regret it!

I also want to tell you about the Dial Kids sweepstakes which is live right now!  Enter to win $1,000 (grand prize) while 250 second place winners will try the New Dial Kids Body & Hair Wash for free!

Now, onto the giveaway!  Three winners will each receive a free product coupon for the New Dial Kids Body & Hair Wash (coupon max value $4.49 and expires 6/30/2013).

Mandatory Entry:  Follow me on google friend and let me know, that's it!  Please be sure and leave your email so I can contact you if you win! 

Extra Entries, leave a separate comment for each extra entry.  As you can see, there are lots of extra entry opportunities so don't be shy!

1.  Enter the Dial Kids Body & Hair Wash Sweepstakes found here (5 extra entries)

2.  Follow my google+ page (2 extra entries)

3.  Follow my facebook page (2 extras)

4.  Follow Dial on facebook (2 extras)
5.  Comment on Dial's facebook page and mention that Cummins Life sent you (2 extras)
6.  Follow me on Pinterest (2 extras)
7.  Follow me on twitter here (2 extras)

Giveaway will end on April 24th at Midnight (yep, it is a flash giveaway).  Winner will be selected using a random number generator and will have 24 hours to respond.  If there is no response, I will randomly select another winner.  Open to US residents only.

Disclosure:  I was selected to participate in this campaign as a Purex Insider.  Thanks so much to Purex and Dial for providing me with a sample of Dial Kids Body & Hair Wash for children ages 6+ to facilitate my review and coupons for this giveaway.  All opinions expressed are 100% my own. 

Dial Kids Body + Hair Wash Review & Giveaway

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Congratulations to amweeks, June and Gerrie!

Take a look at this innocent child.

And now, just take a look at the above photo of D's leg!  Do you see the marker everywhere?  Apparently E was loose with a marker and decided that D's leg made the perfect canvas - and apparently, D didn't have any objections.  Does this sound like a familiar scenario at your home?  So in the bath we went!  And as luck would have it, Purex and Dial had just sent me the New Dial Kids Body & Hair Wash for children 2-5, perfect for D!

D and our Peachy Clean wash

This particular wash is meant for children aged 2-5 so it works well for kids that have outgrown the newborn soaps but are not quite ready for adult strength bath products.  I love that it is tear free, hypoallergenic, and has no artificial dyes.  The Peachy Clean variant provides a gentle cleansing with a fun, fresh scent.  And it makes for great bath time hair :).

Love this smile :)

What do you think?  Would you like to try this soap for your own family?  Enter the giveaway below to win some!

I also want to tell you about the Dial Kids sweepstakes which is live right now!  Enter to win $1,000 (grand prize) while 250 second place winners will try the New Dial Kids Body & Hair Wash for free!

Now, onto the giveaway!  Three winners will each receive a free product coupon for the New Dial Kids Body & Hair Wash (coupon max value $4.49 and expires 6/30/2013).

Mandatory Entry:  Follow me on google friend and let me know, that's it!  Please be sure and leave your email so I can contact you if you win! 

Extra Entries, leave a separate comment for each extra entry.  As you can see, there are lots of extra entry opportunities so don't be shy!

1.  Enter the Dial Kids Body & Hair Wash Sweepstakes found here (5 extra entries)

2.  Follow my google+ page (2 extra entries)

3.  Follow my facebook page (2 extras)

4.  Follow Dial on facebook (2 extras)
5.  Comment on Dial's facebook page and mention that Cummins Life sent you (2 extras)
6.  Follow me on Pinterest (2 extras)
7.  Follow me on twitter here (2 extras)

Giveaway will end on April 10th at Midnight.  Winner will be selected using a random number generator and will have 24 hours to respond.  If there is no response, I will randomly select another winner.  Open to US residents only.

Disclosure:  I was selected to participate in this campaign as a Purex Insider.  Thanks so much to Purex and Dial for providing me with a sample of Dial Kids Body & Hair Wash for children ages 2-5 to facilitate my review and coupons for this giveaway.  All opinions expressed are 100% my own. 

Dial Coconut Water Body Wash Review & Giveaway

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Congratulations to Kim!

Remember my post about the Dial Coconut Water Body Wash Sweepstakes here?  I hinted that my review was to come, here it is.

About Dial Coconut Water Body Wash
Coconut water is found in young, green coconuts and known to be rich in antioxidants and electrolytes that provide replenishing hydration.  A leading trend in the food and beverage category, coconut water is known as 'super water' for its natural hydration and health benefits.

My thoughts
I really like this body wash.  I think it smells pleasant and clean and really leaves me feeling both as well!  So number one, it works - this is hands down the most important quality in a body wash for me - check.  Secondly, it leaves me smelling pleasant and fresh - another check.  Thirdly, it is easy to use.  I found it to lather easily and did not leave me feeling greasy.  I actually do not have a single complaint about this wash, kudos to Dial.

Please don't forget about the Healthier Skin. Healthier You. Sweepstakes featuring Dial Coconut Water Body Wash!  What is up for grabs?  One lucky grand prize winner will receive $1,000, while 250 second place winners will receive free Coconut Water Body Wash. What are you waiting for, check it out here and enter :).

Want to try Dial Coconut Water Body Wash for yourself?  Keep reading...

Now, onto the giveaway!  Purex and Dial sent me coupons to offer up to my readers.  Somehow I have misplaced them so I am offering a $10 gift card to Target in the coupons place.  My apologies to Purex and Dial!  This gift card will allow you to try Dial Coconut Water Body Wash for yourself :).

Mandatory Entry:  Follow me on google friend and let me know, that's it!  Please be sure and leave your email so I can contact you if you win! 

Extra Entries, leave a separate comment for each extra entry.  As you can see, there are lots of extra entry opportunities so don't be shy!

1.  Enter the Healthier Skin. Healthier You. Sweepstakes found here (5 extra entries)

2.  Follow my google+ page (2 extra entries)

3.  Follow my facebook page (2 extras)

4.  Follow Dial on facebook (2 extras)
5.  Comment on Dial's facebook page and mention that Cummins Life sent you (2 extras)
6.  Follow me on Pinterest (2 extras)
7.  Follow me on twitter here (2 extras)

Giveaway will end on March 25th at Midnight (this is a quick one).  Winner will be selected using a random number generator and will have 24 hours to respond.  If there is no response, I will randomly select another winner.  Open to US residents only.

Disclosure:  I was selected to participate in this campaign as a Purex Insider.  Thanks so much to Purex and Dial for providing me with a sample of Dial Coconut Water Body Wash to facilitate my review and coupons for this giveaway.  Unfortunately, I misplaced the coupons so I am offering a gift card up instead because of my mistake.  All opinions expressed are 100% my own.