If you've had a chance to read my review of Vaska Laundry Detergent, you know that I love the product. If you know me, you know I love contests that are more than a game of chance. I like a contest where you really compete and show your best work. If you are crafty and like to compete, Vaska has the perfect contest for you.

Vaska wants you to create a cozy to fit their great bottle design. You can knit, crochet, quilt, bead, stitch - anything you want! The cozy must fit snugly over a 48-ounce bottle. Vaska will select 12 winners and each will be featured in an upcoming calendar and win $300! Get all the contest information and rules at vaskahome.com and start creating! The entries must be submitted by January 4, 2010. Good luck!

OK, we can't all look like Brad Pitt in a suede jacket but suede is a luxurious leather for winter wear. Durable, warm and so soft to the touch, suede has been a favorite for shoes, skirts and jackets, vests and coats for hundreds of years. The only hitch is that stains on suede can be hard to remove. I doubt Brad has any problems but if you're a mere mortal, learn how to remove some stains from suede at home so you'll be oh, so suave.

Earnings are up 23% for the first fiscal quarter at Clorox and company leaders are attributing the rise in sales in part to the fear of the H1N1 flu virus. Disinfecting surfaces and laundry have become a priority in many homes. But do you know how to use bleach correctly in the laundry room? Too much can cause permanent damage to fabrics and even turn whites yellow. And you thought if a little is good, more is better...not this time!