My First Product Review and Giveaway!

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*****THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED********

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I cannot tell you how excited I am to finally have a chance to do a product review!  While I wasn’t expecting the direction of this first product, it’s still perfect because it definitely relates to a family centered blog: Laundry.

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I’m sure the vast majority of you moms and dads out there just let out a huge groan, and believe me, I hear ya!  Laundry is something we all have to deal with, but kid laundry is a beast all its own.  If you don’t have kids, just wait.  You have it so easy now!

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The one part of laundry that I never really quite got a handle on was using liquid softener.  Since you couldn’t put it in at the beginning of the load, I would never remember when to add it.  So I just didn’t.  I stuck with using dryer sheets, but I don’t like that I was throwing it away after each load.  It seemed like unnecessary waste.

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When I became a Purex Insider, I had a feeling I was going to get to try out some really interesting and new laundry products, and boy was I right.  A few days ago, I got a package from Purex with a sample of their new Purex Complete Crystals Softener and a coupon for a free bottle.  Yeah!!  Since I’ve been home sick, there’s nothing around here to do but lots of laundry.  Mission Accepted!

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Before using it, I did a little research on the Purex Crystals Website.  Here’s a few things I learned about these crystals and traditional fabric softeners:

• Purex Crystals is a new form of fabric softener that goes in at the beginning of the wash cycle.  No more running to the washer mid-cycle!
• They are 92% natural crystal
• The crystals spend more time with the clothing, but will wash away completely by the end of the wash cycle.
• Traditional fabric softeners can contain up to 20% oil, which is flammable.  This is why it is not to be used on children’s sleepwear.  (What?!?  That one blew me away!)
• That same oil also coats fabrics, preventing towels and performance sportswear from absorbing moisture.

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After getting all that information, I was really interested in giving these crystals a try.  Here’s my experience with them:

• First of all, the bottle is really esthetically pleasing.  The little round cap on top is also used for measuring, but those lines can be a little hard to see if you are in low light.
• Even with my stuffy nose, I could smell the crystals.  It was strong, but not overwhelming.
• Adding the crystals was as easy as adding detergent.  It goes right into the wash at the same time.
• There were no little pieces left over after the wash.  It had completely dissolved.
• Even before putting the clothes in the dryer, they smelled amazing.
• The real test for me was if they would be as soft as when I used dryer sheets.  Consider that test passed!
• Not only were they soft, and fragrant, my clothes were also almost totally static free.

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My overall assessment?  These crystals are amazing!  Since they are priced to compete with all the other fabric softeners, I don’t see why I would choose anything else.  Well done Purex!

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It feels unfair for me to go on and on about how great these crystals are without giving you all a chance to try them too.  Thankfully, Purex has provided me with 3 coupons for a FREE bottle of Purex Complete Crystals Softener to give to 3 lucky Little Bit of This and That readers.  And here we have my very first giveaway!!  I am giving you each 5 chances to win, so here’s how to enter:

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******You are welcome to still comment on this post, but the giveaway is now CLOSED******

1. Leave a comment on this post telling me why you love/hate doing laundry. (one entry)
2. Visit the Purex Complete Crystals Website (click here), and tell me something you learned in a comment on this post. (one entry)
3. Subscribe to this blog via email, located on the right sidebar. Leave a comment on this post that you have done so. (one entry)
4. Subscribe to this blog via RSS feed, and leave a comment on this post telling me which one you use. (one entry)
5. Like us on Facebook. Leave a comment on this post that you have done so. (one entry)

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Please include an email address so I can contact the winners.  Winners will be selected randomly from the comments on this post, so please don’t forget to come back here and make separate comments for each one of your entries.  Entries must be received by Wednesday, March 9th at 11:59pm cst.

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Want to try these out, even if you don’t win a free coupon?  You can also get a $1 off coupon.  Click here and find the link to the Purex Facebook page.

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Thanks for checking out my first product review.  Good luck winning some free stuff!!

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Lizz

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Disclaimer:  I was asked to write this review as a Purex Insider.  Purex provided me with a sample of Purex Complete Crystal Softener and coupons for a giveaway, but I was not additionally compensated for a positive review.  The opinions stated in this review are my own.  If you are interested in becoming a Purex Insider, click here.