Bounce Dryer Bar

Via BlogHer I received a free sample of Bounce's Dryer Bar to use as a replacement for dryer sheets. It's been secured to the inside of my dryer for a few weeks now, and I have to admit I didn't think it'd make much of a difference in my laundry routine.

Lo and behold, I like saving myself the 5 seconds it used to take to pull out a fresh dryer sheet for each load! Who would have thought that would be a big deal? But you know, sometimes you forget if you've put a sheet in halfway through and so you put one in for good measure and then you somehow have 10 in a load that you're pulling out of the sleeves of your clothes and throwing away.

The bar should last a few months, depending on the frequency of use. It does a great job giving my clothes a subtle fresh scent, but it could use a little help removing static. For a regular load of cotton clothes it's great. For fleece PJs or flannel sheets it doesn't quite have enough power and I find Aspen's socks clinging to the laundry like magnets.

However, for a free product test, I am satisfied. I'm ok with putting a dryer sheet in with a big load of static-prone clothes if that's what it takes. Depending on price, I hope to refill the bar once it's run its course.

CSN Product Review

It was probably due to all the snow storms that hit Utah, but I waited what felt like ages for my second item to arrive from CSN. I kept checking the tracking (which I love being able to do) because I was afraid it had been delivered and stolen off my front porch.

Thankfully, the Ducky Tub arrived Monday night safe and sound. I was giddy because Aspen was due for her bath and the arrival of the tub meant I could finally get it taken care of without trying to make her fit on her cute but tiny little newborn bath seat (thanks Holly!).

This morning after breakfast I fitted the tub over my sink (the main reason I picked this tub- because I don't have a bathtub and needed a baby tub that would safely sit on the kitchen sink) and filled it up with warm soapy water. Aspen hasn't been submerged yet for her baths, but she didn't seem to mind when I plopped her in.


The ducky cushion suctions to the tub so it doesn't slip around, and when Aspen starts taking baths in a big-girl tub the ducky has a pocket so it can be suctioned to the shower wall to hold toys. I love it when something does double-duty because my house is small and storage is an issue.

There's also a plug for draining the tub, as well as two extra-deep cups in the tub for keeping fresh, warm water ready until it's time to rinse. Using this tub made bathing Aspen so much easier because it's the perfect size and I don't have to bend over and wash her on the floor of the shower.

Another feature I wasn't aware of when purchasing the tub is that it is designed to hang from a shower rod to drip dry. My shower stall door has a nice, long handle and I was able to fit the baby tubs hooks right over it so it can dry until ready for storage. I love it! No more leaving the tub in the kitchen sink (even though it gave me a great excuse to ignore the dirty dishes piling up!).

I love this tub and couldn't be more satisfied. There isn't anything I would change about it. If you need a tub for your little one, definitely check out CSN and get one from them!

I am all about spoiling myself.

When CSN offered to let me do a product review, I was super-psyched. They have everything from bistro sets to strollers, workout equipment to kitchen faucets.

I debated what I should test out- I even asked Kev if there's something he'd like. When he couldn't think of anything I almost considered getting something baby-related. Then I said to myself "heck no! You get yourself something nice."

To help me lose the 10 lingering baby pounds and to tone up, I decided on something Pilates-related. I'm exited to check it out and let you know how awesome it is!