Have a Happy (and Healthier) Holiday!

As you are prepping for the holiday season there may be unwanted visitors coming into the home (and we don’t mean the in-laws).  A sneeze on the doorknob, dropped pie on the floor and dirty cutting boards sitting in the sink could all spread germs among friends and family. 

A recent Clorox survey found that amid the chaos of entertaining guests for the holidays, only 42% of women always spend time disinfecting. No one wants to be knocked down with a cold or flu during the holidays, so it’s important to use the right tools to help prevent the spread of these germs. Below is a holiday guide to help you know when to clean, sanitize and disinfect.

The Holiday Guide to Cleaning vs. Sanitizing vs. Disinfecting

Cleaning  

• Scenario: Soap and water remove dirt and debris—If Grandma drops her famous sweet potato soufflé coming up the stairs, this is where you might use soap and water to clean it up. While this is a sticky mess, it isn’t likely to contain bacteria and viruses.

Sanitizing 

• Scenario: Sanitizers reduce bacteria—You just finished stuffing the turkey and are turning your attention to the mashed potatoes. Before you start peeling and chopping, you’ll want to use a sanitizer to help kill any bacteria that could be lurking on the countertop and cutting board from the raw meat.

Disinfecting   

• Scenario: EPA-registered disinfectants kill viruses, bacteria and fungi—You had a great time with your favorite Uncle Jim who flew cross-country to stay with you for the holidays. That is, until he got sick and was coughing and sneezing all over the house. To help reduce the spread of viruses that can cause cold and flu and help keep your home healthier, you can disinfect hard surfaces in the bathroom and around the house that he may have touched.

This infographic also highlights some of the ways you can be sure you are spreading cheer, not viruses, this holiday season!   

This information in this post and coupons were provided to me by The Clorox Company.

GIVEAWAY - To help make disinfecting a snap, we are giving away coupons for a free canister of Clorox Disinfecting Wipes to the first 10 people who share their holiday cleaning tips in the comments!

True Love - Review/Giveaway

Ahh Love is in the air as Valentine’s Day quickly approaches. Of course, what would this day be without a Chicken Soup for the Soul book?

True Love is 101 stories by real people who have found that one special person to share their life with. But it’s not just about love. This Chicken Soup for the Soul will make you laugh, cry and best of all, warm you heart.

Here’s a glimpse of what this great book has to offer;

Section 1 - How We Met
Section 2 – Adventures in Dating
Section 3 – Meant to Be
Section 4 – The Proposal
Section 5 – the Wedding
Section 6 – Keeping the Love Alive
Section 7 – Lessons in True Love
Section 8 – Happily Ever After
Section 9 – Gifts from the Heart
Section 10 – Love Everlasting

Chicken Soup’s True Love would make a great Valentine’s Day gift for that special person in your life. You can pick up a copy at your local retailer or visit their official web site at; http://www.chickensoup.com/

In honour of Valentine’s Day and Love, I’m giving away one (1) copy of True Love to a lucky reader. All you have to do is leave a comment in this Blog Spot to be eligible to win. I will draw the winner on Valentine’s Day, Sunday.

Good Luck!

Book Giveaway

“Miss Bumples Moves to Bumpleville" is a delightful children's book (ages 4 to 8). With well defined animals that exhibit traits children can relate to, the characters work together to overcome all obstacles as they try to solve a mysterious problem in their forest.

The story points out that different animals (or people) have different abilities but by working together they can achieve their goals. With simplistic illustrations, children are immediately drawn into the world of Miss Bumple. It's a delightful book where the text is written at a level that youthful readers can follow, yet the story's paragraphs are involved and detailed enough to help children practice and improve their reading skills.

This heart-warming story of cooperation features friendly animals that help Miss Bumples move and find a new town. Plus, Griffy Giraffe also makes a return appearance.
Miss Bumples Moves To Bumpleville is a positive, uplifting, highly recommended picture book for young children.

In honour of Bumple Week, we’re giving away one Miss Bumples Moves to Bumpleville. What do you have to do? It’s easy. Just leave a comment in any of the Bumples Week Blog Spots and you’re eligible for our random draw on Saturday January 16th.

Good Luck :)