Giveaway is over! Thanks to all who entered! Winners have been announced!
As part of the Blogtember challenge, I decided to not only review Purex UltraPacks + Oxi, but also to give away a coupon for you to try it as well!
When I first heard about Purex + Oxi UltraPacks, I have to admit that I was fairly intrigued. While Purex has only recently been introduced to my household, Oxi has been a brand my family has used for years. If you couldn't get a stain out with normal laundry detergent, you used Oxi. Then, to sweeten the deal even further, the prospect of having Oxi + Purex detergent in a laundry pod?! Rather than worrying about how much detergent to put into the clothes washer, I can just throw a single dose laundry detergent pod in and go! It's quick, easy, and a huge time saver! Who doesn't want (or need) more time?!
I definitely recommend Purex UltraPacks + Oxi since it fights over 101 tough stains leaving your clothes bright, white, and clean. :)
Now for the giveaway!
There are two opportunities to win:
1. Tell me one of your best-kept laundry secrets!
and/or
2. Share some of your best budgeting advice.
Please remember to include your e-mail address, so that I can contact you if you win. Giveaway will go until midnight est Wednesday October 2. US residents only please.
Good luck!! I can't wait to read your comments!
*The Purex brand provided me with a sample of Purex UltraPacks plus Oxi in exchange for a product review. All opinions expressed here are my own.
I always try to pair up coupons with sales to save the most money.
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I add some baking soda when I wash white clothes to keep them whiter
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I have my family treat their own stains
ReplyDeleteBuy things on sale with coupon
ReplyDeleteShred your own cheese and freeze it. It's ready for baking and is so much cheaper than buying the pre-shredded stuff.
ReplyDeleteIt tastes so much better than the pre-shredded stuff too! Especially parmesan! :) Great tip!
DeleteMy best secret is to not fold the underwear. It doesn't matter if they wrinkle because you don't do in public without pants. At least most people don't ha ha
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Budgeting is easier when you keep lists and have coupons.
ReplyDeletejunerlisle at gmail dot com
I break down the packages of meat before freezing them, I get 2-3 meals out of each pack. I also match the BOGO with the coupon and stock up on non-perishables.
ReplyDeleteI pull our cotton shirts out of the dryer after about 10 minutes and hang them damp, that reduces the amount of shrinkage.
ReplyDeleteI use salt on fresh blood stains. It really helps them come out.
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ReplyDeleteBudgeting advice: Buy what's in season and try to make as many home foods as possible. It saves a lot!
ReplyDeleteI hang up all of our shirts to dry. It saves energy and helps the wrinkles fall out!
ReplyDeletereklaw422 at hotmail dot com
When budgeting I usually check all coupon match ups before shopping and plan out a shopping strategy accordingly.
ReplyDeleteWith the laundry I have found that using wool dryer balls works wonders. It saves on fabric softener while keeping chemicals off your clothes.
ReplyDeleteMy best laundry advice is to use baking soda in extra soiled loadsc
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My bet budgeting advice is to wash loads laundry separately, but dry them together.
ReplyDeleteBest laundry advice is lemon juice it helps take a lot out!
ReplyDeleteOne of my best budget advice tips is to utilize coupons and giveaways like this to help with your budget!
ReplyDeleteTotally agree! Thanks for entering the giveaway! :)
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ReplyDeleteI use coupons, shop sales and always ask for price matching so I don't have to drive around and use a bunch of gas.
ReplyDeleteMy best budgeting advice is use coupons and plan meals. If you plan meals, this will save time, money, and hassle in the evenings.
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DeleteMy laundry advice is to treat stains immediately. If I am out of town I will even soak the item in the sink with whatever soap we have (even if its bar soap or shampoo). My budget advice is hang up your laundry to dry instead of using the dryer!
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I splurged on a laundry sorter. I keep it up stairs..just grab a bag-already sorted and throw a load in! I love it!! erinnsluka@gmail
ReplyDeleteFind items on sale and use a coupon with it. My laundry advise is sort ahead and treat stains with plenty of time to work. tarter95 at hotmail dot com
ReplyDeleteMy best laundry tip is to use pretreater. My husband is a heavy equipment operator, and we def. have lots of stains!
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My way of keeping my budget intact is to buy foods in bulk and repackage and freeze. We do this with meats when they are on sale, and save a lot.
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My laundry secret is to use baking soda and dish soap if you run out of regular laundry detergent, it still works.
ReplyDeleteMy budgeting advice is to keep track of what's on sale at your favorite stores and match coupons to what's on sale. And stock up.
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My best budgeting advice - I stack manufacturer and store coupons - the stores around me don't do any sort of doubling, so that's the best I can get! :)
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wash stains before they set in.
ReplyDeleteBuy more when on sale and have coupons for. Never buy unless on sale.
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Deletetreat stains immediately - way easier to get out than if you waited
ReplyDeleteBest laundry tip is to treat the stain immediately...we carry around the tide to go pens and then it's usually hit with shout and soaking when we get home!
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Best money tip? Make sure you are making a shopping list before heading to the store. Take the coupons that you need and stick to your list!
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Best Laundry Tip: Treat the stain as soon as possible.. longer it sits, the harder to get out
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Best Budgeting advice is to use coupons and sales ads whenever possible
ReplyDeleteMy best laundry secret is to use baking soda or vinegar as a natural odor eliminator.
ReplyDeletekatja9_10 at hotmail dot com
I try to stay on a budget by eating in and always shopping with a list & coupons. I never buy things that I won't use and the pantry and freezer have to be low on foods before I make a grocery trip.
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some of my best budgeting advice is to be flexible. try a new brand if on sale, find creative ways to make the same ingredients into different meals and challenge yourself to only eat what is in the house so you only need to shop once a week. we kind of do a 'chopped' dinner each week-the kids pick ingredients and we come up with meals, lol! thanks for the great giveaway!
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DeleteI use baking soda and lemon juice when I'm washing whites.
ReplyDeleteI've tried everything to get whites white… this will be the next thing I try! Thanks for the tip! :)
DeleteTo save money, look online for free samples of things.
ReplyDeleteor coupon giveaways? :-P
DeleteI keep a full-size laundry basket in each bedroom closet. When its full, I take them down and wash them. No more sorting out each family member's clothes.
ReplyDeleteI try to use coupons lots of coupons to stay on budget
ReplyDeletebreasmommy at gmail dot com
Treat stains immediately or else they will be a lot harder to get out later :)
ReplyDeletePlan your meals around sale items, and always use coupons!!!
ReplyDeleteI always use coupons with the best sales to save more money
ReplyDeleteSweetlikecandy1688 at gmail dot com
buy bulk and separate into smaller packages
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ReplyDeleteI started using dryer balls a while ago and they are so great! They cut static and reduce drying time!
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Use a ton of coupons of everything you can
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Love the e-mail address! :)
DeleteWe have tried a lot of stain removers for pre-treatment. Grandma's spot remover works great, followed by Purex.
ReplyDeleteMy laundry advice is to periodically run vinegar and water only through your washer to keep it fresh and clean! It will help your clothes from getting a musty smell if they sit in your washer for awhile :)
ReplyDeletebabydjs_mom@yahoo.com
Best budgeting advice:
ReplyDeleteSave as much as you can from every check! Even if it's only $20.. make sure you put away something for emergencies. It will add up over time and before you know it you will have a nice little rainy day fun :)
Another tip is to always price match for groceries if you shop at WalMart. You will get sale prices from every store within 50 miles but not have to spend the gas money or waste time going to tons of different stores. Then put away the money you saved into your savings account.
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I had no idea about Wal Mart. I might have to try that out. Thanks for the tip. :)
DeleteMy best advice is to treat a stain RIGHT AWAY if possible. White bar soap works wonders to get tons of things out if treated right away.
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DeleteI always keep track of our expenses using the envelope system on my phone. That way, I know how much I've spent and how much I have left to spend.
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vinegar in the softener of the washer
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To save money we have things like sandwiches and soup for dinner and use coupons! jessicapeeling@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteMy best advice, is to pretreat all your stains! Sooner the better and saves you the stress!
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To save money, I always check online and in store. Sometimes online retailers have better prices and straight to your door! WHO CAN BEAT THAT?
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I know! It's crazy! Thank goodness for smart phones!
Delete(Even better is when they match the phone price in stores!)
I love using Greased Lightening for tough stains! It works great for grout too!
ReplyDeleteI'll have to look for that in stores. Thanks for the tip! :)
DeleteSome budgeting advice I have is to use cash only! My husband and I take out a certain amount every week and only spend what cash we have. We have a "misc." budget (our checking acct.) for gas, groceries, dog food and bills. Other than that, everything comes out of our cash. It has helped us so much!
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My best kept laundry secret is to use some lemon juice in the wash when trying to safely bleach and brighten whites!
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I'm always so nervous about using bleach in the wash! Lemon juice is a great idea! (I think. I haven't actually tried it!) Thanks for the tip! :)
DeleteBest budgeting is using coupons and finding sales!! myamurphy@mail.com
ReplyDeleteMy best kept laundry secret is NOT waiting too long to wash clothes, so you're overwhelmed. Definitely separate darks and whites and use baking soda to make the whites even brighter!! myamurphy@mail.com
ReplyDeleteMy best budgeting advice is to have coupons for everything. There are coupons to MANY restaurants you can use or sign up for through email. You can get discounts on oil changes, getting your nails done, grocery, etc. I think this helps save a lot of money!
ReplyDeleteMy best laundry secret is that I wash my husbands suits and save money that way. If you dry them on steam dry and immediately get the suits out when they are finished drying it will prevent them from wrinkling!
ReplyDeleteMy best budgeting advice would be to learn about money and how to make it work for your family. My husband and I took a Dave Ramsey course a couple years ago and it made a world of difference. Also, I would add couponing and negotiating. I never pay full price.
ReplyDeleteI wash darks (mainly blacks) with Salt it helps keep colors from fading
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Cool! Thanks for the tip! :)
Deletebudget tip! Second hand stores for kids items and holiday decor you can never tell what you'll find I have found MEGA good deals at our local thrift stores! I found my son a brand New (still had tags) pottery barn backpack that sells for $90 for .75 cents it had a small permanent marker spot on it but wiped it with a magic eraser and it was gone!!
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I always buy items that are on sale and use coupons, just because something is on sale though does not mean that there is not another brand that is just as good and cheaper. I also stock up on sale and coupon items.
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White vinegar in the loads of laundry to keep them soft-kills bacteria also
ReplyDeleteCOUPONS of course-- but I never shop hungry-- and I major shop with my list 1x a month--Then We only stop for milk,2x a week-- I double my coupons as much as possible,with in-store again mnfg. and case lot sales--since that is every 3 months here for 2 wks.This keeps my staples from running low.
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DeleteMy best laundry advice is to set a basket wherever your significant other tosses their dirty clothes. So easy and saves me getting annoyed that he throws dirty socks on the floor.
ReplyDeleteMy budgeting advice is to live beneath your means! Not sure why this concept is so difficult for people my age (20's) to grasp. And pay your bills on time because late fees and interest are stupid things to spend $$ on. freshsamanthaaa@hotmail.com
ReplyDeletesoak any stains before washing
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ReplyDeletei always wash my clothes with vinegar! It keeps your towels from smelling funny. It keeps your brights bright and your darks dark. :) Thank you for the chance to win.
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DeleteI ALWAYS USE COLD WATER ON COFFEE STAINS
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Interesting! I'll have to keep that tip in mind! :)
DeleteDefinitely buy in bulk and use coupons
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I add baking soda to wash to eliminate oders.
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I buy in bulk always cheaper.
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ReplyDeleteMy best laundry secret...have your husband do the wash!
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Saving secret, I just try to stay out of the stores unless I really need something katbur2win@yahoo.com
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ReplyDeleteI buy when stores have fall/winter and summer clearance for gifts next year.
Washing Soda! It really helps with those potty training smells.
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DeleteI use vinegar in the laundry!
ReplyDeleteI have to wash a load every day... because if laundry gets backed up, I will never do it!
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best budgeting advice: cook with what you have in the pantry whenever possible. keep an eye on produce, fruits, and breads and cook with them when needed instead of wasting. combine leftovers to create delicious meals. plan ahead!!!
ReplyDeleteSoak any stains overnight in oxyclean..
ReplyDeleteI don't let the laundry load get overwhelming. It's better to handle stains and such as soon as possible as well.
ReplyDeleteI combine coupons with deals!
ReplyDeleteI fold clothes while watching TV. It makes it go much quicker.
ReplyDeleteDawn dish soap is my go to stain remover. I got a grease stain out of a tshirt that had been washed several times since receiving the stain. Yay for not having to trash my favorite shirt!
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Really?! That's awesome! I will definitely have to try that! Thanks for the tip! :)
DeleteI always pair coupons with sales when getting laundry detergent
ReplyDeletechloe.salerno21@gmail.com
lol. Love the combination of a laundry and budget tip!
DeleteI imagine the combination of the two (coupons & sales) does save a lot of money since laundry detergent can get costly!
My best laundry advice is to sort your clothes ahead of time because if you do that you can catch stains faster :)
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I also love to do price matches and coupons :) always a good way to save money!
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My MIL taught me to buy all the same style socks for each person---that way, at laundry time it is easy to match socks--any two of the same style!-- and easy to get them to the right drawers.
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I always pre-soak tough stains
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Best laundry tip is to get your family to help. We also make our own laundry detergent to save money.
ReplyDeleteOne of my strategies to stay on budget is to minimize the number of times I go to the store. Studies show that the more often one goes to the store, the more one spends over time---even if they have a list, a budget, and coupons. It is better to buy a larger quantity at once than to buy small quantities more often. (Obviously, this may not apply to some of the couponing/reward points plans that work with match ups.
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My best budgeting advice is to stock up on coupons for your favorite detegents when you see they are going on sale and stock up your stockpile.
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My best-kept laundry secrets is to add just about 1/4 cup of white vinegar to clothes to kill any order and bacteria on them. We have children in college we need all the help we can get haha.
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I use wool dryer balls (8 of them) and they ROCK. I also love the downy unstoppables and they work miracles in keeping clothes smelling good. Elboese@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteBest budgeting advice would be to pair coupons with sales OR buy in bulk. Elboese@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteI shave a fels naptha bar with a cheese grater and add it to my powdered laundry soap for better cleaning. Bars are only $1 each most places.
ReplyDeleteI use vinegar to clean my washing machine to keep my laundry smelling fresh.
ReplyDeleteTrack all of your spending on a spreadsheet and then allocate how much you need for each topic: transport, household, rent, etc. Then further divide it down to how much you need to spend at your regular stores. I allocate $100 to Target each week and then decide what I want and need within that amount.
ReplyDeleteStock up on at least one sale item combined with coupon per week
ReplyDeleteAll baby gets out just about any stain ;)
ReplyDeleteAnd coupons! Or amazon! :D
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Hmmm....my best kept laundry secret is always keeping a stain lifter or presoaker on hand.
ReplyDeleteMy best budgeting advice is to keep an online spreadsheet of your expenses. You'd be surprised how much money gets frittered away by impulse purchases such as Starbucks.
ReplyDeleteI make my own laundry detergent with three simple little ingredients - 3 T. borax, 3 T. washing soda, and 2 T. Dawn. It cleans our clothes beautifully and saves alot of money. mdianecooper@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteMy laundry secret would be to pre soak stains!
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My best budgeting advice is to sit down with sale papers and coupons and make a list and STICK TO IT!
ReplyDeleteMy best budgeting advice would be...don't buy it if you don't NEED it!
ReplyDeleteI hang all my blankets & Sheets to save money!
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DeleteMy best laundry tip is to add 1/2 cup borax to each load. It makes everything cleaner and fresher smelling!
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My best budgeting tip is keep track of every penny spent. No matter how little. It will show you very clearly where you can save! Also, use sales flyers and coupons to find the very best deals!
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Treat the stain as soon as you can.
ReplyDeleteI buy things on sale and with coupons to maximize our savings.
ReplyDeleteI presoak all my stains.
ReplyDeleteI like to stock up on items when all sale and have coupons .
ReplyDeleteSometimes you can find a rebate for them and really save
My best laundry secret is mu husband. He does the laundry - LOL!
ReplyDeleteI love that tip! :)
DeleteBest shopping tip: Shop at the farmer's market to get the freshest produce at the cheapest prices!
ReplyDeleteMy best budgeting advice is to stick to a grocery list when you go shopping and have an actual monthly budget.
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Best kept laundry secrets: Keep the following on your laundry shelves: baking soda, vinegar, dishwashing powder, bleach, borax, fels naptha. There are a bzillion different uses & concoctions you can find on pinterest for odor removal, tough stain removal, whitening, etc.
ReplyDeleteInteresting. I'll have to google some of those concoctions! :)
DeleteOn budgeting: buy used when you can, save the difference. MAKE a budget, learn to save right out of the gate or you never will.
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I've been washing my hubby's work clothes separately and hanging to dry instead of using the dryer. It cuts down on ironing (I rarely iron now) and saves energy! anna.h.hines@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteBuy family packs of hamburger, cut it into fours in the foam its already in thru the plastic wrap, put it into the freezer. When you need a pound of it, tap it on the sink to snap a fourth off of it.
ReplyDeleteHuh. I definitely have a stain that I could try that on. Thanks for the advice. :)
ReplyDeletehave you announced the winner?!
ReplyDeleteI have not formally announced the winner, but the winners have been notified and the coupons sent. I just updated the post above to indicate that.
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