Making memories. That is our family’s motto. Whenever we have the chance to get together we try to make every event memorable. I am a 21 year breast cancer survivor so our family has always lived with the notion that we never know how many tomorrows we may have, so we try and live each moment to the fullest.

This weekend is no exception.

Our family will be getting altogether this weekend to attend a college football game. For 5 out of the 8 adults in our group, this college is their Alma Mater. So we are packing up and heading to Phoenix for the game. We can’t wait to be together.

The designated teeshirt to wear to represent our college for this game is white.

White.

A white teeshirt at a football game. In my book, that’s somewhat of a “fumble”.

A white teeshirt where you are going to eat things like hot dogs, soda, nachos, candy, maybe even a slurpee.

I already know what’s going to happen to MY white shirt.

I am going to be eating a hot dog and then BLOP! Ketchup and mustard will be prominently displayed on my shirt.

My white college football shirt.

Is there anything harder to get out than a mustard stain? I say nay. Nay I say!

I decided to put Clorox 2 Stain Remover and Color Booster to the test BEFORE the game. Could they score a “touchdown” with getting a mustard stain out? Or will it turn out to be more of an “incomplete pass?”

I grabbed my white football shirt and squirted some ketchup on it followed by……mustard.

You heard me. Mustard.

Did I really just intentionally put mustard onto a white shirt?

Why yes. Yes I did.

I know what will come next. I will have eaten a chocolate bar and some chocolate crumbs will have fallen onto my shirt and in the heat, the chocolate will have melted and now I have a chocolate stain.

Enter chocolate.

Right about now I was wanting to throw a “Hail Mary” and start praying that this works because mustard stains are usually the ones that are set-in FOREVER.

I pre-treated the stains by pouring the Clorox 2 Stain Remover and Color Booster directly on the stains. Rubbing the liquid in gently, I let it set for about 5-10 minutes. Do not allow it to dry on the fabric. Then into my washer in it went with a little more Clorox 2 and my regular laundry detergent.

I shouldn’t have worried. Clorox 2 Stain Remover and Color Booster “intercepted” those stains and scored the “extra point”.

When the stain “game” gets tough, send in your best player. Clorox 2 Stain Remover and Color Booster. It’s your best “defense” against stains.

So live your life to the fullest and make as many memories as you can. Don’t let a stain ruin the fun because Clorox 2 can get it out later.

In the words of Ms. Frizzle from The Magic School Bus:

“Take chances! Make mistakes! GET MESSY!”

Ms. Frizzle knows what she’s talking about. Live life, make memories, GET A STAIN!

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Hey this is Carole from My Kitchen Escapades and personally, I was “blessed” with the ability to sweat and stink within the first few seconds of my workouts. Currently, I am a Les Mills BODYPUMP instructor and I always wonder what my class members think when they see me dripping with sweat just a few minutes into the hour. Oh well…..I guess they can’t doubt whether or not I am working hard

Between BODYPUMP and training for whatever race is next on the calendar, my workout gear gets used almost daily and because that part of my wardrobe was such an expensive investment, I am very careful about how I wash those clothes. Here are my favorite tips I’ve learned over the years!

5 Simple Solutions for Stinky Workout Clothes

1. Presoak Your Clothes – it is really simple to do and makes a world of difference. Just combine 1 C of plain, cheap white vinegar with a couple gallons of cold water and let your clothes soak in that mixture for an hour. The vinegar does a great job of breaking down the built up sweat, dead skin (gross) and dirt. When the hour is up, just gently squeeze out your clothes before tossing them in the washing machine. No need to rinse them! This is perfectly safe on all types of fabrics so don’t be afraid of doing this with your expensive compression clothing.

2. Toss Out the Fabric Softener – I know this seems illogical because your fabric softener does such a great job making all your other clothes smell better, BUT it is one of the biggest offenders on multiple levels when it comes to work out clothes. First off, the fabric softener leaves a small coating all over the fibers of your clothes which only traps the smells and oils even more. Secondly, fabric softener KILLS the elasticity of your favorite, mega-expensive running tights. Any workout gear that own that has stretch or support will slowly be ruined with fabric softener. Instead, just use some white vinegar in your fabric softener dispenser. It is a natural softener and as mentioned above, does a great job removing stink instead of trapping it, without damaging the elasticity and hold of your clothes.

3. Toss Out Your Dryer – Again, this one is a multiple offender. The heat of your dryer does nothing good for expensive work out gear. Nothing! The heat ruins the stretch and support of performance gear and shrinks your favorite Nike running shirt that you paid way too much for. The best drying solution for exercise gear? A good old fashioned outdoor clothing line provides the air drying your clothes need without any damage to the fibers, plus the direct sunlight will help kill any lingering odors from your last yoga class.

4. Supplement Your Washing Detergent – For myself, my sweat is killer enough that every few months, I have to break out my strongest anti-stink weapon, 2Toms Stink Free Detergent. I don’t use this on a regular basis because it is a bit pricey and the above mentioned options work for me most weeks. There are quite a few different brands of sports laundry detergent but this one just happens to be the one that works best for me. 5. Wash Your Exercise Clothes Separately – This may not seem important, but I have ruined some expensive gear washing it with other clothes. When you only have your workout clothes in a load, you can be sure that all the above mentioned items are done correctly and no zippers or buttons from other clothes are going to snag your expensive running tights. You can always do this by hand as well if you don’t want to run a small load in your large washer.

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Hi again, it’s Lisa from Mabey She Made It back for another project today:  It’s all about this Clothespin  Canvas Art. We recently made a pretty awesome laundry closet in our house, and I LOVE the open counter space, the fresh white color, and the ample shelving. It’s been heavenly. It also has been screaming for a little something to liven up the middle section of the folding area. So when I was searching for laundry room decor ideas, I came across this Clothespin Canvas Art from Sweet Something Designs and had to pin it and try it.

I had an 8″ x 10″ canvas on hand and I recently picked up some fun clothespins from the dollar spot at Target, so I started playing.

Since I had a white wall and a white canvas, I needed to add some color or it would just disappear into the background. Here’s what I did:

1. Adhere a piece of tissue paper (mine was gold polka-dot) using Mod Podge. Make sure to smooth it out as you go and get the sides too. Then set the canvas aside to dry.
2. If your clothespins aren’t already painted and you want them colored, paint them up. Mine came painted (and glittered) so I didn’t have to do this step.
3. Adhere the clothespins to your canvas using hot glue in a pattern you like.

And in just a few minutes worth of work, you have something beautiful for your laundry room! I love how simple the design is and how quick it was to create.

For other simple home decor ideas, please visit me at Mabey She Made It!

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One of our favorite things about Pinterest is finding tips and tricks that make life easier. Did you know you can clean your grill grates, stove burners and oven with practically no scrubbing? How about streak free outdoor window cleaning? Got ants, mold, stains, smells that you want to get rid of? So did we!!! Notice I said did, past tense. Not any more! We have found and tested some of the best cleaning pins on Pinterest and now want to share them with you. Want to know one of the best things about this list? You probably have everything you need already. This list of the best cleaning tips on Pinterest will make it faster and easier to do some of the most dreaded cleaning chores!

 Magic Way to Clean Your Windows

Remove Hard Water Deposits

 Magic Way to Clean Your BBQ Grill

How To Clean Your Hair Brush in Minutes!

DIY Ant Poison

Shower and Tub Cleaning Wand

Clean Car Head Lights

Clean Your Water Tray the Easy Way

Clean Stove Burners

Magic Want to Clean Your Glass Shower Door

 DIY Febreze

Get Rid Of Mold Easily

Super Stubborn Grease Stain Remover

Organizing With a Tension Rod

Magic Way to Clean Your Oven

Garbage Disposal Refreshers

 Homemade Air Freshener

Get The Mildew Smell Out of Your Towels

Clean Your Iron

DIY Dishwasher Detergent

Fold Your Sheets In The Pillow Case

DIY Granite Cleaner
How to Clean Your Makeup Brush

We are sharing this with: Inside BruCrew Life, The Recipe Critic, Hun What’s For Dinner , A Bowl Full Of Lemons  , Lady Behind The Curtain,  Mandys Recipe Box,

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