Tuesday May 22, 2012
There's a new alert out for parents about the easy-to-use and colorful single dose laundry detergent packs. Officials with more than 50 poison control centers across the country are reporting an increase in calls about children with exposure to the small single-dose packets. Children are ingesting the detergent or puncturing the packs and squirting detergent into their eyes.
It is so important to keep these products out of the hands of toddlers and young children. Learn how to keep your kids safe and use these single-dose detergents correctly.(Photo: MML)
Monday May 21, 2012
Every week I get questions from readers about how to handle laundry stains and problems. I'm sure that many of us have experienced the same problems and asked the same questions. So, I'm sharing a Laundry Q and A every Monday, the traditional laundry day. Hope you find it helpful!
Q: My housekeeper washed a brand new pair of black pants and they look terrible. What happened?
A: I, of course, don't know exactly what your housekeeper did, but my guess is that she used hot....Read more
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Sunday May 20, 2012
With Memorial Day just a week away, most appliance stores and home improvement stores have good sales on appliances. As an example, Sears has 30 percent off all Kenmore appliances this week. Here are the laundry deals I found on sale this week:
Walgreens: Dryel Dry Cleaning Kit or 6 ct. refills $5.99; Oxi Clean Stain Remover 48 oz. $5.99; Woolite 25 loads $5.99; Downy liquid 60 loads $5.99; Arm & Hammer liquid laundry detergent 25-32 loads $2.99
CVS: Arm & Hammer liquid 25-32 loads or Crystal Burst Paks 16 ct. or Total Care Dryer Cloths 40 ct. 2 for $7.00; Suavitel fabric softener 33.8 oz. 2 for $4.00; Purex liquid 25-33 loads or Ultra packs 18 ct. 2 for $5.00 (limit 6); CVS card required for all sales
Rite Aid: Xtra Laundry Detergent 35 - 44 loads $1.88; Nice 'n Fluffy Fabric Softener 68.75 oz. $1.88; Clorox Ultra Bleach 96 oz. $1.88 (limit 6); Rite Aid Wellness card required for all sales
Target: All laundry detergent 100 oz. or 48 ct. Mighty Pacs $7.99; Wisk Deep Clean 75 oz. $7.99; Bounce Dryer Bar 3- month or dryer sheets 105 ct. 2 for $8.00; Downy liquid 52-60 loads or 80-105 ct. sheets 2 for $8.00
Kmart: Tide 100 oz. liquid $11.99; Tide powder 53-80 loads $12.99; Arm & Hammer detergent liquid 55-75 oz. or Crystal Burst power paks 24 ct. 2 for $7.00; Downy liquid 48-60 loads or dryer sheets 120 ct. 2 for $10.00; Bounce dryer bar 2-month or dryer sheets 120 ct. 2 for $10.00; Febreze 18.5-27 oz. 2 for $10.00; Xtra liquid detergent 125-175 oz. $4.99 with Kmart coupon
Remember those in need and purchase extra laundry supplies to give to shelters, food banks and animal rescue organizations. (Photo: MML)
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Saturday May 19, 2012
Today is Armed Forces Day and what better time to send some cookies to someone who is serving our country. Or, invite a veteran over for a cup of coffee and a cookie! If you happen to spill some of the ingredients on yourself, just follow the links to remove the stains.
Citrus Iced Oatmeal Cookies
1 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 cup confectioner's sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup steel cut oats
Heat oven to 350 degrees F. In a mixing bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add vanilla. Slowly add flour and salt, mixing well. Stir in oats. Shape dough into 1-inch balls and place about 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheet. Bake 20-25 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from baking sheets and cool on wire rack. Spread frosting on cooled cookies.
Frosting
1 1/2 cups confectioner's sugar
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest
4 teaspoons water
Mix all frosting ingredients together. Spread on cooled cookies. Note: Flavorings can be changed to orange juice & zest or lime juice & zest.
