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		<title>Oreck Platinum Pilot Vacuum Review and Giveaway</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Jul 2010 03:05:51 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[I hate cleaning!  There, I have confessed, it is now out there for the world to know. I do it, but I definitely don&#8217;t look forward to it. I never really understood Monica on &#8220;Friends&#8221;.  She was a clean fanatic (maybe that is why I liked Rachel  better).  I never understood people like my old [...]]]></description>
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<p><a href="http://amomsimpression.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/Picture-43.png"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-2592" title="Picture 4" src="http://amomsimpression.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/Picture-43.png" alt="" width="213" height="53" /></a>I hate cleaning!  There, I have confessed, it is now out there for the world to know. I do it, but I definitely don&#8217;t look forward to it. I never really understood Monica on &#8220;Friends&#8221;.  She was a clean fanatic (maybe that is why I liked Rachel  better).  I never understood people like my old roommate who would vacuum twice a day, that is until I got my hands on the Oreck Platinum Pilot Vacuum.  Apparently all I needed was a little motivation (and an amazing appliance to help out).</p>
<p><a href="http://amomsimpression.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/Pilot_Left_Low.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-2593" title="Pilot_Left_Low" src="http://amomsimpression.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/Pilot_Left_Low-206x300.jpg" alt="" width="206" height="300" /></a>Oreck Corporation has been a big player in the vacuum industry for quite a while.  Here is a little bit more about the company from their website:</p>
<blockquote><p>The Oreck Corporation is a family-owned American business founded in 1963 by David Oreck. It began by manufacturing upright vacuum cleaners for the U.S. hotel industry and now sells vacuums used in hotels and homes throughout North and South America, as well as Europe and Asia.</p>
<p>David Oreck started the company with the idea to design a lightweight yet powerful vacuum that hotel housekeepers would prefer over the heavy models available to them. The idea proved so successful that now over 50,000 hotels throughout the world use Oreck vacuums. After a short time, hotel staff wanted to buy the vacuum cleaners for their own use at home, which gave the Oreck Corporation the idea to sell its unique products to consumers.</p>
<p>Oreck has a reputation for making the finest vacuums available. Its continued goal is to provide lightweight and easy-to-use cleaning products for every room in the house, each with exceptional durability.</p></blockquote>
<p><a href="http://amomsimpression.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/DSC_0629_2.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-2594" title="Oreck Package" src="http://amomsimpression.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/DSC_0629_2-200x300.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="300" /></a>The Oreck Platinum Pilot has changed the way that we clean our house.  We have been needing a vacuum for quite a while.  The one we have was from way back when I lived alone before I even met my husband, and it cost about $50.  It didn&#8217;t work so good.  As most of you who are readers of my blog know, we have a very large 120 pound dog and a toddler. This can be a very lethal combination when it comes to keeping dog hair off of the child.  We have hard wood floors and have mostly used a floor-mate  to keep it clean, but keeping the dog hair at bay has been a real challenge.</p>
<p>My husband put the Oreck together with relative ease.  It didn&#8217;t take that long and we were off vacuuming away.  My husband did the honors of the first vacuum with the Oreck.  The results were immediate.  After one pass of the living room we were in shock and awe in a great way.  The Oreck Platinum Pilot as a unique ball-joint and pivot connection that allows you maneuver the vacuum around furniture with a light touch.  The Oreck also has a small brush on the edge of the head of the vacuum that doesn&#8217;t allow any dirt to escape.  It is extremely light and easy to maneuver around the house.  It is so light that you can actually get it under a bed with ease.  The first time we did that we accidentally sucked up a hair headband  and had to take the vacuum apart to take it out (unbelievably easy to do).  Beware, the vacuum is extremely powerful.  We accidentally got a rope that was attached to one of TJ&#8217;s pull toys sucked up by it and it snapped the rope in half.</p>
<p>My family has a lot of allergies.  Even our dog Eli suffers from allergies.  Since receiving the Oreck I know that I have seen a lot less allergic reactions within the family.  In fact, my son&#8217;s rashes have gotten remarkably better and we were able to take him to get his pictures done.  I don&#8217;t know if that is because of the Oreck, but I do know that my house is cleaner and therefore healthier for my family.</p>
<p><a href="http://amomsimpression.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/Picture-8.png"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-2596" title="Hand Held Vac" src="http://amomsimpression.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/Picture-8.png" alt="" width="202" height="187" /></a>You might have noticed that I haven&#8217;t mentioned any attachments with the vacuum.  That is because there isn&#8217;t any.  Along with the Oreck Platinum Pilot you will receive the 5-lb. Ultimate Handheld Vacuum with hypo-allergenic filtration and eight attachments for cleaning stairs, furniture, ceiling fans, molding, bookshelves, curtains, drapes and other hard-to-reach spots. It is also a perfect vacuum to use to clean out your car.</p>
<p>Oreck stands behind their products. To ensure maximum performance, the Oreck Platinum Pilot comes with 10 free annual tune-ups if ever needed at Oreck Clean Home Centers and has a 10-year warranty.</p>
<h2>Buy It:</h2>
<p>Oreck Platinum Pilot Vacuum available at $599 at 450 Oreck Clean Home Center across the country or at oreck.com.</p>
<h2><a href="http://amomsimpression.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/Picture-112.png"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-2595" title="Oreck Platinum" src="http://amomsimpression.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/Picture-112.png" alt="" width="182" height="227" /></a>Win It:</h2>
<p>Oreck has graciously offered one (1) reader an Oreck Platinum Pilot Vacuum of their own!</p>
<h3><strong>How to Enter:</strong></h3>
<p>Visit <a href="http://oreck.com">Oreck</a> and tell me something you learned about the Platinum Pilot or another Oreck product.</p>
<p>(You must complete this entry before completing any of the bonus entries)</p>
<h3><strong>Bonus Entries:</strong></h3>
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<li><a href="http://twitter.com/amomsimpression">Follow me on Twitter</a> and Tweet: Win a Platinum Pilot Vacuum from Oreck (ARV $599.95) @AMomsImpression http://wyn.cc/djehu (You may enter daily, just leave a comment with each Tweet’s link)</li>
<li><a href="http://twitter.com/oreck">Follow Oreck on Twitter</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/A-Moms-Impression/177642809001?ref=search&amp;sid=1449713510.363636105..1&amp;v=wall">Like A Mom’s Impression on Facebook</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Oreck/98414874920">Like Oreck on Facebook</a> Please just tell them A Mom’s Impression sent you!</li>
<li>Blog about this giveaway (Please leave a link to your post)</li>
<li>Grab my Button and post it on your blog.</li>
<li>Subscribe to <a href="http://feedburner.google.com/fb/a/mailverify?uri=amomsimpression/DVnB&amp;loc=en_US">A Mom’s Impression by Emai</a>l (2 Entries, please leave 2 comments: Please remember to confirm your subscription)</li>
<li>Comment on any non-giveaway post on A Mom’s Impression. (just tell me what post you commented on)</li>
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<p>Please leave a comment about each entry, include a valid email address or you may contact me directly with your contact information. Open to US residents only. This giveaway will end at midnight on August 25. Winner will be picked from Random.org.  Good Luck!</p>
<h6>This product review was made possible by Oreck. I was not compensated for this review other than a product sample. All opinions are 100% mine.</h6>
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		<title>Eureka Pet Pal Vacuum Giveaway (CLOSED)</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Jun 2010 04:16:16 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Do you have pets?  Well, I have one (albeit a very large one) and we have a very hard time controlling the amount of pet hair in our home. It seems like we are sweeping the floors constantly in hopes that we are not all covered in dog hair if we sit on the floor. [...]]]></description>
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<p><a href="http://www.eureka.com/index.php"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-2407" title="Picture 7" src="http://amomsimpression.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/Picture-7-300x130.png" alt="" width="300" height="130" /></a>Do you have pets?  Well, I have one (albeit a very large one) and we have a very hard time controlling the amount of pet hair in our home. It seems like we are sweeping the floors constantly in hopes that we are not all covered in dog hair if we sit on the floor. With the furry family member in mind, Eureka has developed a vacuum for the pet lover.  The newest vacuum in Eureka&#8217;s lineup includes the Hair Raiser for Pets Tool.</p>
<blockquote><p>The Hair Raiser for Pets tool is an innovative cleaning brush that can be used independently from the vacuum in three easy steps.  First, the Hair Raiser gently but thoroughly removes stubborn pet hair from upholstery, fabric and even clothing.  Then it is cleaned on-board the vacuum when the user moves the brush in and out of its holster to loosen the pet hair.  Finally, with a flip of the switch, the collected pet hair is whisked away into the dust cup without the user ever needing to touch it.</p></blockquote>
<p>Here are some more special features of the Eureka Pet Pal Vacuum:</p>
<p><a href="http://amomsimpression.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/Picture-24.png"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-2406" title="Picture 2" src="http://amomsimpression.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/Picture-24.png" alt="" width="517" height="251" /></a></p>
<h2>Buy It:</h2>
<p>The Eureka Pet Pal Vacuum is available only at <a href="http://walmart.com">Walmart</a> for $82.88. To celebrate the release of the new vacuum, Eureka is hosting a contest where four finalists will receive a Pet Pal vacuum and a $50 Walmart gift card  and the “Top Dog” will receive a vacuum and a $250 Walmart gift card.  You can enter at <a href="http://www.euerka.com/petcontest" target="_blank">www.euerka.com/petcontest</a>.</p>
<h2><a href="www.euerka.com/petcontest"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-2408" title="Picture 1" src="http://amomsimpression.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/Picture-15-149x300.png" alt="" width="149" height="300" /></a>Win It:</h2>
<p>Want an extra way to win the Eureka Pet Pal Vacuum?  <a href="http://www.eureka.com">Eureka</a> is giving one away to one (1) lucky A Mom&#8217;s Impression reader!</p>
<h2>How to Enter:</h2>
<p>Visit <a href="http://www.eureka.com">Eureka</a> and tell me what vacuum you would most like to have in your house from their product lineup.  (You must complete this entry before completing any of the bonus entries)</p>
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<li><a href="http://twitter.com/amomsimpression">Follow me on Twitter</a> and Tweet: Win A Eureka Pet Pal Vacuum (ARV$82.88) @AMomsImpression http://wyn.cc/1yd88 (You may enter daily, just leave a comment with each Tweet’s link)</li>
<li><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/A-Moms-Impression/177642809001?ref=search&amp;sid=1449713510.363636105..1&amp;v=wall">Follow A Mom’s Impression on Facebook</a></li>
<li>Blog about this giveaway (Please leave a link to your post)</li>
<li>Sign up for the Clean Scene Newsletter.</li>
<li>Grab my Button and post it on your blog.</li>
<li>Subscribe to <a href="http://feedburner.google.com/fb/a/mailverify?uri=amomsimpression/DVnB&amp;loc=en_US">A Mom’s Impression by Emai</a>l (2 Entries, please leave 2 comments: Please remember to confirm your subscription)</li>
<li>Comment on any non-giveaway post on A Mom’s Impression. (just tell me what post you commented on)</li>
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<p>Please leave a comment about each entry, include a valid email address or you may contact me directly with your contact information. This giveaway will end at midnight on July 15. Winner will be picked from Random.org.  Open to US residents only.  Good Luck.</p>
<h6>This giveaway is made possible by Eureka who provided the vacuum for the giveaway. I was not compensated for this post.  All opinions are 100% mine.</h6>
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		<title>Tassimo T65 Review and Tassimo T20 Giveaway</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Jun 2010 02:39:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mom</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Earlier this month I gave you a preview of the Tassimo Home Brewing System just in time for Father&#8217;s Day. So what makes the Tassimo special? How does TASSIMO make café style beverages so good you will swear they came from your local barista? The Secret is in the T DISC. Every T DISC contains [...]]]></description>
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<p><a href="http://www.tassimodirect.com/Tassimo/index.aspx"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-2366" title="tassimo_new_logo_home" src="http://amomsimpression.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/tassimo_new_logo_home2.jpg" alt="" width="262" height="73" /></a><br />
Earlier this month I gave you a preview of the <a href="http://www.tassimo.com/country_selector/">Tassimo Home Brewing System </a>just in time for Father&#8217;s Day. So what makes the Tassimo special?</p>
<blockquote><p>How does TASSIMO make café style beverages so good you will swear they came from your local barista? The Secret is in the T DISC. Every T DISC contains a unique barcode that instantly tells the TASSIMO system precisely how to prepare your hot beverages.</p>
<p>TASSIMO lets you enjoy a cup of exactly what you want, right now. Simply insert your choice of T DISC, select the right cup for your drink and press the button. In about a minute you&#8217;ll savor an exquisite cup of coffee, tea or hot chocolate. You can brew your next delicious cup right away, knowing it will be as fresh and delightful as the one before it. No mess, no grounds and no waiting. Just pure pleasure, one cup at a time.</p></blockquote>
<p>I wanted to share our experience with the Tassimo.  We have been using the Tassimo exclusively in house as our coffee maker for the past couple of weeks and I am ready to share our thoughts.  First, here is a little demonstration from yours truly on how the Tassimo operates:</p>
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<h3>My Thoughts:</h3>
<p>I have fallen in love with the Tassimo.  Not only is this machine a wonderful single serve coffee maker, tea maker and hot cocoa maker, it is the only one (single serve brewer) that can also make coffee house speciality drinks like cappuccinos, lattes and mochicatos.  I love that I don&#8217;t waste a half a carafe of coffee because I am the only one who drinks it in my house.  I love that I can brew a cup of hot water for my tea bags without taking out the old, ugly kettle and waiting for the water to boil.  My husband loves that it is compact and doesn&#8217;t take up a lot of space on the counter (much less than our prior coffee maker).  He also has tried the iced late that we received with our brewer a few times.  I absolutely love this machine.  I am planing on taking it with me on vacation when we go up to Michigan in late July since it doesn&#8217;t take up much space.</p>
<h2>Deal Alert:</h2>
<p>I also wanted to let you know that if you register your Tassimo online, Tassimo will send you 2 free packages of T-Discs.  Mine came within a week of registering it!</p>
<h2>Buy It:</h2>
<p>You can purchase the Tassimo <a href="http://bit.ly/BoschT20">T20 model at Target </a>for $129.99.</p>
<h2>Win It:</h2>
<p>One (1) lucky reader will win a <a href="http://www.tassimodirect.com/Tassimo/index.aspx">Tassimo T20 Home Brewer</a> from Bosch.</p>
<h4>How to Enter:</h4>
<p><a href="http://amomsimpression.com/2010/06/12/tassimo-t20-by-bosch-giveaway/">Click here to enter!</a></p>
<p>This giveaway will end at midnight on July 15. Winner will be picked from Random.org.  Open to US residents only.  Good Luck.</p>
<p>I reviewed the Tassimo T65 model, the giveaway is for the newer T20 model that is a little different than my demonstration but still gives you the same wonderful cup of coffee time after time.</p>
<h6>This giveaway is made possible by The Rogers Group and Bosch Appliances. I received a product sample to facilitate this review. All opinions are 100% mine.</h6>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 13 Jun 2010 02:34:38 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[With Father&#8217;s Day only 8 days away, I have been thinking a lot about gift ideas for the fathers in my life.  My dad loves coffee and I have been looking at single-serve coffee machines for a little while because they no longer have kids living with them and he and my mom often don&#8217;t [...]]]></description>
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<p><a href="http://www.tassimo.com/country_selector/"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-2192" title="tassimo_new_logo_home" src="http://amomsimpression.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/tassimo_new_logo_home.jpg" alt="" width="262" height="73" /></a>With Father&#8217;s Day only 8 days away, I have been thinking a lot about gift ideas for the fathers in my life.  My dad loves coffee and I have been looking at single-serve coffee machines for a little while because they no longer have kids living with them and he and my mom often don&#8217;t like to drink the same kind of coffee.  <a href="http://www.tassimo.com/country_selector/">Tassimo</a> currently has the newest Tassimo brewer the T20 on sale at Target for only $99.99 from now until Father&#8217;s Day (thats $30 off the orginal price of $129.99).</p>
<p><a href="http://amomsimpression.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/NEW-TASSIMO-T20.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-2201" title="NEW TASSIMO T20" src="http://amomsimpression.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/NEW-TASSIMO-T20-249x300.jpg" alt="" width="249" height="300" /></a>Here is a little short video about the <a href="http://www.tassimo.com/country_selector/">Tassimo Home Brewing System</a> T20:</p>
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<p>If you are looking for the perfect gift for Father&#8217;s Day and you have a coffee lover to buy for check out the Tassimo T20.  Be sure to check back later this month when I will give my full review of the <a href="http://www.tassimo.com/country_selector/">Tassimo Home Brewing System</a>. For now enjoy a giveaway sponsored by Bosch.</p>
<h2>Buy It:</h2>
<p>You can purchase the <a href="http://www.tassimo.com/country_selector/">Tassimo </a>T20 from major retailers nationwide including <a href="http://target.com">Target</a>.</p>
<h2>Win It:</h2>
<p>One (1) lucky winner will win a Tassimo T20 Home Brewing System from Bosch.</p>
<h2>How to Enter:</h2>
<p>Visit <a href="http://www.tassimodirect.com/Tassimo/index.aspx">Tassimo</a> and tell me the flavor of the first T-DISC you will try if you are the lucky winner.  (You must complete this entry before completing any of the bonus entries)</p>
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<li><a href="http://twitter.com/amomsimpression">Follow me on Twitter</a> and Tweet: Win A Tassimo T20 Home Brewing System by Bosch (ARV$129.99) @AMomsImpression http://wyn.cc/4yfd5 (You may enter daily, just leave a comment with each Tweet’s link)</li>
<li><a href="http://twitter.com/BoschAppliances">Follow Bosch Appliances on Twitter </a>and Tweet: I entered to win a Tassimo T20 Home Brewing System @amomsimpression http://wyn.cc/dh5nt (You may enter once, just leave one comment with the Tweet’s link)</li>
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<li>Comment on any non-giveaway post on A Mom’s Impression. (just tell me what post you commented on)</li>
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<p>Please leave a comment about each entry, include a valid email address or you may contact me directly with your contact information. This giveaway will end at midnight on July 15. Winner will be picked from Random.org.  Open to US residents only.  Good Luck.</p>
<h6>This giveaway is made possible by The Rogers Group and Bosch Appliances. I was not compensated for this post, however I will receive a product sample for a future review. All opinions are 100% mine.</h6>
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		<title>Cottonelle &amp; $50 Target Gift Card Giveaway (CLOSED)</title>
		<link>http://amomsimpression.com/2010/06/07/cottonelle-50-target-gift-card-giveaway/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Jun 2010 14:57:39 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[As many of you know Cottonelle recently developed a new toilet paper that is a softer, stronger toilet paper, designed to roll with everyone’s preferences. You can read my review and thoughts about the new toilet paper here. Cottonelle conducted “The Great Debate” poll earlier this year and millions of people voted on weather they [...]]]></description>
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<p><a href="http://www.cottonelle.com/"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-2101" title="Cottonelle_TP2" src="http://amomsimpression.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/Cottonelle_TP2.png" alt="" width="154" height="174" /></a>As many of you know Cottonelle recently developed a new toilet paper that is a softer, stronger toilet paper, designed to roll with everyone’s preferences. You can read my review and thoughts about the new toilet paper <a href="http://amomsimpression.com/2010/04/06/cottonelle-roll-over-toilet-paper/">here</a>.</p>
<p><a href="http://amomsimpression.com/2010/04/06/cottonelle-roll-over-toilet-paper/www.CottonelleRollPoll.com">Cottonelle</a> conducted “The Great Debate” poll earlier this year and millions of people voted on weather they roll over or roll under. With the 70% majority, roll over won.  <a href="http://amomsimpression.com/2010/04/06/cottonelle-roll-over-toilet-paper/www.CottonelleRollPoll.com">Cottonelle</a> recently developed a new toilet paper that is a softer, stronger toilet paper, designed to roll with everyone’s preferences.</p>
<h2>Buy It:</h2>
<p>You can purchase the new <a href="http://amomsimpression.com/2010/04/06/cottonelle-roll-over-toilet-paper/www.CottonelleRollPoll.com">Cottonelle</a> Great Debate Roll Over toilet paper at a store near you.</p>
<h2><a href="http://amomsimpression.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/TargetGiftCard.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-2102" title="TargetGiftCard" src="http://amomsimpression.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/TargetGiftCard.jpg" alt="" width="260" height="260" /></a>Win It:</h2>
<p>One (1) lucky winner will win a 24 package of Cottonelle toilet paper and a $50 Target Gift Card.</p>
<h3>How to Enter:</h3>
<p>Leave a comment and tell me if your family rolls under, or over?  (You must complete this entry before completing any of the bonus entries)</p>
<h3>Bonus Entries:</h3>
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<li><a href="http://twitter.com/amomsimpression">Follow me on Twitter</a> and Tweet: Win A 24 Pack of Cottonelle and a $50 Target GC @AMomsImpression http://wyn.cc/sr88d (You may enter daily, just leave a comment with each Tweet’s link)</li>
<li><a href="http://twitter.com/cottonellebrand">Follow Cottonelle on Twitter</a> and Tweet: I entered to win a 24 Pack of Cottonelle and a $50 Target GC @amomsimpression http://wyn.cc/sr88d (You may enter once, just leave one comment with the Tweet’s link)</li>
<li><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/A-Moms-Impression/177642809001?ref=search&amp;sid=1449713510.363636105..1&amp;v=wall">Follow A Mom’s Impression on Facebook</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.facebook.com/cottonelle?v=wall">Follow Cottonelle on Facebook</a></li>
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<li>Comment on any non-giveaway post on A Mom’s Impression. (just tell me what post you commented on)</li>
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<p>You can read the official rules and regulations from Kimberly Clark here  <a href="http://www.cottonelle.com/sweepsrules.aspx" target="_blank">http://www.cottonelle.com/sweepsrules.aspx</a>.Please leave a comment about each entry, include a valid email address or you may contact me directly with your contact information. This giveaway will end at midnight on June 30. Winner will be picked from Random.org.  Open to US residents only.  Good Luck.</p>
<h6>This giveaway is made possible by Kimberly Clark. I was not compensated nor was product supplied for this giveaway.  I simply wanted to provide the giveaway for my readers.</h6>
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		<title>Linens &#8216;N Things ***Deal Alert***</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 21 May 2010 01:38:47 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of Linens &#8216;N Things. All opinions are 100% mine. I love shopping online.  I can pick out whatever I need from the comfort of my home.  Whenever I need to send a gift back home to Idaho, I will order it online and have it [...]]]></description>
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<p><em>This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of <a rel="nofollow" href="http://socialspark.com/metrics/click/disclosure?slot_id=277622&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.lnt.com">Linens &#8216;N Things</a>. All opinions are 100% mine.</em></p>
<p><em><span style="font-style: normal;"><a href="http://amomsimpression.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/linensnthings_logo.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1885" title="linensnthings_logo" src="http://amomsimpression.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/linensnthings_logo.jpg" alt="" width="170" height="128" /></a>I love shopping online.  I can pick out whatever I need from the comfort of my home.  Whenever I need to send a gift back home to Idaho, I will order it online and have it shipped there so I don&#8217;t have to fly with it or send it myself.  I love <a rel="nofollow" href="http://socialspark.com/metrics/click/post?slot_id=277622&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.lnt.com">Linens &#8216;N Things</a> website because it has such a wonderful range of products from bedding, bath, home decor, outdoor to the perfect gift for anyone on your gift list.</span></em></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><em><span style="font-style: normal;"><a href="http://amomsimpression.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/238.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1880" title="238" src="http://amomsimpression.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/238.jpg" alt="" width="250" height="250" /></a>I would love to get this <a href="http://www.lnt.com/product/cookware-sets/659210/kitchenaid-kitchenaid-gourmet-distinctions-cookware-set%2C-10-piece-.html">cookware set</a> for my husband for Father&#8217;s Day.  Our current cookware is awful and my hubby complains about it almost every time he cooks (which is most of the time during the school year when I am working late).  I would love to surprise him one day with this fancy gourmet cookware.</span></em></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://amomsimpression.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/3266.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1881" title="3266" src="http://amomsimpression.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/3266.jpg" alt="" width="240" height="240" /></a>You can even purchase baby gear from Linens &#8216;N Things!  They offer highchairs, car seats, strollers, bottles and more.  Almost everything that I had on my baby registry is available online at Linens &#8216;N Things.</p>
<p>I love a bargain almost as much as I love shopping and Linens &#8216;N Things is stepping up to the plate.  For a limited time Linens &#8216;N Things is offering all of my readers free shipping on your order over $26 with the coupon code: MOMBLOG, but hurry this offer ends June 1st.</p>
<p><em><span style="font-style: normal;">So&#8230; what are you waiting for?  Visit Linens &#8216;N Things and get shopping! </span></em></p>
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		<title>Seventh Generation Review and Giveaway CLOSED</title>
		<link>http://amomsimpression.com/2010/04/28/seventh-generation-review-and-giveaway/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Apr 2010 23:47:20 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Being Eco-friendly is becoming more and more important to my family.  I want to leave this earth healthy for my son and his children.  Since beginning this blog I have been fortunate to learn and review some amazing “green” products that will help reduce my energy footprint on the earth.  An amazing company that I just worked with [...]]]></description>
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			<a href="http://api.tweetmeme.com/share?url=http%3A%2F%2Famomsimpression.com%2F2010%2F04%2F28%2Fseventh-generation-review-and-giveaway%2F"><br />
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<p style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.seventhgeneration.com/"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1588" title="seventhgenerationlogo" src="http://amomsimpression.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/seventhgenerationlogo-215x300.jpg" alt="" width="121" height="168" /></a>Being Eco-friendly is becoming more and more important to my family.  I want to leave this earth healthy for my son and his children.  Since beginning this blog I have been fortunate to learn and review some amazing “green” products that will help reduce my energy footprint on the earth.  An amazing company that I just worked with is<a href="http://www.seventhgeneration.com/"> Seventh Generation</a>.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.seventhgeneration.com/">Seventh Generation</a> provides cleaning products and personal hygiene products that are green but also are effective.  We were able to try out <a href="http://www.seventhgeneration.com/">Seventh Generation’s</a> Natural Baby Starter Kit that includes:</p>
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<li>Diapers</li>
<li>Disinfecting Multi Purpose Cleaner</li>
<li>Disinfecting Bathroom Cleaner</li>
<li>Disinfecting Wipes</li>
<li>Baby Wipes Tub</li>
<li>Baby Laundry Detergent</li>
<li>All Purpose Natural Paper Towels</li>
<li>Seventh Generation Recycled Bag</li>
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<p><a href="http://www.seventhgeneration.com/"><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-1590" title="seventh_generation_towels_best_selling_products" src="http://amomsimpression.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/seventh_generation_towels_best_selling_products-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a>While I have been happy with all of the products in the kit, I have been very impressed with the diapers and the laundry detergent.  As most of you know we have a lot of problems with BJ’s skin.  He is extremely sensitive and requires sensitive laundry detergents.  His skin hasn’t broken out on his body once since we started using the Baby Laundry Liquid Detergent! This is a product that we will continue to purchase in the future when needed.</p>
<p>I was a little skeptical of the Chlorine Free Diapers but I was pleasantly surprised.  I have known for a long time how horrible normal disposable diapers are to throw away in the landfill.  I have been to scared to cloth diaper, so these greener diapers seemed like a good fit.  While these diapers will still go to the landfill, they are not made with chemicals that harm the earth and provide a super absorbent, hypoallergenic diaper for your child.  I was afraid that these diapers would leak and wouldn’t be as reliable as the name brand ones we currently use but they didn’t leak.  They worked just as well as the nationally popular brands.  BJ has had a lot of diaper rashes and the hypoallergenic diapers have helped get rid of his rash.</p>
<p>I have enjoyed all of my <a href="http://www.seventhgeneration.com/">Seventh Generation </a>products and so can you!</p>
<h3><a href="http://www.seventhgeneration.com/"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1589" title="p98526b" src="http://amomsimpression.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/p98526b.jpg" alt="" width="280" height="280" /></a>Buy It:</h3>
<p>You can purchase <a href="http://www.seventhgeneration.com/">Seventh Generation</a> Products at stores nationwide or at their website.</p>
<h3>Win It:</h3>
<p>One (1) lucky reader will win the same Natural Baby Starter Kit as I received (ARV $50.00).</p>
<h3>How to Enter:</h3>
<p>Visit <a href="http://www.seventhgeneration.com/">Seventh Generation </a>and tell me a product you would like to try from their product line.  (You must complete this entry before completing any of the bonus entries)</p>
<h3>Bonus Entries:</h3>
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<li><a href="http://twitter.com/amomsimpression">Follow me on Twitter</a> and Tweet: Win Seventh Generation Products (ARV $50)@AMomsImpression http://wyn.cc/b3nlq (You may enter daily, just leave a comment with each Tweet’s link)</li>
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<li>Grab my Car Seat Giveaway Button and post it on your blog.</li>
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<li>Comment on any non-giveaway post on A Mom’s Impression. (just tell me what post you commented on)</li>
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<p>Please leave a comment about each entry, include a valid email address or you may contact me directly with your contact information. This giveaway will end at midnight on May 15. Winner will be picked from Random.org.  Open to US residents only.  Good Luck!</p>
<h6>This product review was made possible by Seventh Generation.  I was not compensated for this review other than a product sample.  All opinions are 100% mine.</h6>
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		<title>Cottonelle Roll Over Toilet Paper</title>
		<link>http://amomsimpression.com/2010/04/06/cottonelle-roll-over-toilet-paper/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Apr 2010 01:50:41 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[One thing I have learned, and now live by, in my life is not to go cheap on the toilet paper!  A good soft durable toilet paper is an essential item in our household.  The last thing I want is a scratchy, rough piece of toilet paper.  Cottonelle is our brand of choice, and now [...]]]></description>
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				<img src="http://api.tweetmeme.com/imagebutton.gif?url=http%3A%2F%2Famomsimpression.com%2F2010%2F04%2F06%2Fcottonelle-roll-over-toilet-paper%2F&amp;style=normal" height="61" width="50" /><br />
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<p><a href="www.CottonelleRollPoll.com"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1326" title="Cottonelle_RollPoll" src="http://amomsimpression.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/Cottonelle_RollPoll.png" alt="" width="184" height="182" /></a>One thing I have learned, and now live by, in my life is not to go cheap on the toilet paper!  A good soft durable toilet paper is an essential item in our household.  The last thing I want is a scratchy, rough piece of toilet paper.  <a href="www.CottonelleRollPoll.com">Cottonelle</a> is our brand of choice, and now after  conducting &#8220;The Great Debate&#8221; they have introduced a brand new toilet paper.</p>
<p><a href="www.CottonelleRollPoll.com">Cottonelle</a> conducted &#8220;The Great Debate&#8221; poll earlier this year and millions of people voted on weather they roll over or roll under. With the 70% majority, roll over won.  <a href="www.CottonelleRollPoll.com">Cottonelle</a> recently developed a new toilet paper that is a softer, stronger toilet paper, designed to roll with everyone&#8217;s preferences.  I never really put much thought in if we were a &#8220;roll over&#8221; family or a &#8220;roll under&#8221; family.  The past couple of times we have switched out the toilet paper roll I notice that we are a part of the minority and roll under (but we won&#8217;t hold that against <a href="www.CottonelleRollPoll.com">Cottonelle</a>).</p>
<p>We love the new toliet paper.  <a href="www.CottonelleRollPoll.com">Cottonelle</a> is constantly improving upon an already great product.  I appreciate all of the thought that Cottonelle puts into its products.  They understand that parents everywhere want the best for their children even if it eventually gets flushed down the toilet.</p>
<h2><a href="www.CottonelleRollPoll.com"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1327" title="Cottonelle_TP2" src="http://amomsimpression.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/Cottonelle_TP2.png" alt="" width="154" height="174" /></a>Buy It:</h2>
<p>You can purchase the new <a href="www.CottonelleRollPoll.com">Cottonelle</a> Great Debate Roll Over toilet paper at a store near you.</p>
<h6>I wrote  this review while participating in a blog campaign by Mom Central on behalf of  Cottonelle and received a sample to facilitate my candid review. Mom Central sent me a gift card to thank me for taking the  time to participate.</h6>
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		<title>Exergen TemporalScanner Thermometer &#8211; Review &amp; Giveaway (2 Winners) CLOSED</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[My biggest fear as a new mom is being able to tell if my son is sick or not. I prepared myself for motherhood by reading about parenting from the &#8220;experts&#8221;.  As any mom can tell you, reading about and actually experiencing parenthood are two very different things.  I was so anxious, at the beginning, [...]]]></description>
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<p><a href="http://www.temporalscanner.com/"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1235" title="exergenlogo" src="http://amomsimpression.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/exergenlogo.gif" alt="" width="180" height="73" /></a>My biggest fear as a new mom is being able to tell if my son is sick or not. I prepared myself for motherhood by reading about parenting from the &#8220;experts&#8221;.  As any mom can tell you, reading about and actually experiencing parenthood are two very different things.  I was so anxious, at the beginning, about every sound BJ made.  Is he hurt?  Is he sick? Is he hungry?  Luckily for mom BJ has been a relatively healthy baby (minus all the skin issues).  The nurse at the hospital taught us how to take BJ&#8217;s temperature using two different methods, under the arm and rectally.  I was okay with the underarm method, but I really didn&#8217;t want to ever have to take BJ&#8217;s temperature rectally.  Well now I don&#8217;t have to!  There is a &#8220;kinder, gentler and more exact thermometer&#8221; available on the market that captures your temperature by running it across the forehead, and I am very excited to post a review on it.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.temporalscanner.com/"><img class="size-medium wp-image-1236 alignleft" title="32270204-450x450-0-0_Exergen_Temporal_Thermometer" src="http://amomsimpression.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/32270204-450x450-0-0_Exergen_Temporal_Thermometer-300x300.jpg" alt="" width="194" height="194" /></a>The <a href="http://www.temporalscanner.com/">Exergen</a><a href="http://www.temporalscanner.com/"> </a><a href="http://www.temporalscanner.com/">TemporalScanner</a> is the world&#8217;s first and only infrared thermometer that measures your body temperature by taking a reading from the temporal artery found on your forehead. When you run the Temporal Thermometer across the forehead the thermometer takes 1,000 reading per second, selects the most accurate and displays it digitally. It does this in just two seconds! Can you say it is less invasive than the old rectal way?  There is no more waiting with a digital thermometer under your child&#8217;s arm, or in your mouth, waiting for the beep.  I hate sitting still with a thermometer under my tongue waiting to find out if I have a high temperature or not.  This is much easier, and faster!</p>
<p>Here are some FAQ from <a href="http://www.temporalscanner.com/">Exergen&#8217;s</a><a href="http://www.temporalscanner.com/"> website</a> that I found very useful:</p>
<blockquote><p>What does the TemporalScanner measure?</p>
<p><span style="line-height: normal; font-size: small;">With a gentle stroke of the forehead it captures the naturally emitted heat from the skin over the temporal artery, taking 1,000 readings per second, selecting the most accurate. With its patented <strong><em>Arterial Heat Balance</em></strong> system the TemporalScanner measures ambient temperatures, mathematically replaces the small temperature loss from cooling at the skin, and displays an accurate arterial temperature.</span></p>
<p>Why is it more accurate than measuring ear temperature?</p>
<p><span style="line-height: normal; font-size: small;">A major reason ear thermometers are considered inaccurate by medical professionals is because the positioning of the probe in the ear canal is inconsistent, thus creating inconsistent readings and frequently missing fevers. The temporal artery thermometer scans the forehead area for the temporal artery and it is almost impossible to miss the artery during a scan. Also, the person whose temperature is being taken does not like something inserted in their ear, making good positioning even more difficult. The gentle scan across the forehead is comfortable and not objectionable. The TemporalScanner has been proven more accurate than ear thermometers by a <a href="http://www.exergen.com/medical/pressrel/march01.htm">Harvard Medical School study</a>.</span></p></blockquote>
<h2><span style="line-height: normal; font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://amomsimpression.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/DSC_0633.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1239" title="DSC_0633" src="http://amomsimpression.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/DSC_0633-300x200.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="200" /></a>Our Experience</span></h2>
<p><span style="line-height: normal; font-size: x-small;">The TemporalScanner came to our house at a really useful time.  BJ has been suffering from a cold and I think he is getting his top teeth in.  The first couple of times I used the  TemporalScanner was a learning experience.  It takes some practice to figure out how to use it. After practicing on myself, my husband, the dog, and finally BJ I felt very confident in using the product (I actually love using it, I had a lot of fun. The dog didn&#8217;t appreciate my excitement, or the scan of his forehead). A little advice, take the cap off of the TemporalScanner before you use it (I know..duh, but I was so excited to try it out). BJ was a little afraid of the TemporalScanner the first time I used it on him.  He got used to it and now he loves it when mommy takes his temperature. I love that this product is environmentally friendly by using infrared technology instead of mercury. Overall, this is one of my favorite products that I have in my house. I absolutely love it and highly recommend it to anyone looking for an accurate thermometer for their family. </span></p>
<h2>Buy It:</h2>
<p>You can purchase the <a href="http://www.temporalscanner.com/">Exergen</a><a href="http://www.temporalscanner.com/"> </a><a href="http://www.temporalscanner.com/">TemporalScanner</a><a href="http://www.temporalscanner.com/"> </a>at Wal-Mart, Walgreens, Costco, Babies R Us, Toys R Us, and Sam&#8217;s Clubs nationwide. Contact <a href="http://www.temporalscanner.com/">Exergen</a><a href="http://www.temporalscanner.com/"> </a>for additional store near you.</p>
<h2>Win It:</h2>
<p>Two (2) lucky winners will each receive an <a href="http://www.temporalscanner.com/">Exergen</a><a href="http://www.temporalscanner.com/"> </a><a href="http://www.temporalscanner.com/">TemporalScanner</a> thermometer of their own!</p>
<p><strong>How to Enter:</strong></p>
<p>Visit <a href="http://www.temporalscanner.com/">Exergen</a> and tell me something you learned about the TemporalScanner.</p>
<p>(You must complete this entry before completing any of the bonus entries)</p>
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<li>Grab my new Button and post it on your blog.</li>
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<p>Please leave a comment about each entry, include a valid email address or you may contact me directly with your contact information. Open to US residents only. This giveaway will end at midnight on April 15. Winner will be picked from Random.org.  Good Luck!</p>
<h6><strong>I received a TemporalScanner from Exergen to facilitate this review. All opinions are 100% mine.</strong></h6>
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		<title>Sylvania Halogen SuperSaver Light Bulbs</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Mar 2010 17:42:50 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[We are constantly trying to find small ways that we can save energy and be more &#8220;green&#8221;.  One small way that we can all contribute is by switching out something as simple as a light bulb.  If you are not a fan of the funny looking compact fluorescent light bulbs than I have a great [...]]]></description>
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<p><a href="http://www.sylvania.com/ConsumerProducts/New+Products/HALOGENSuperSaver/"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1123" title="Halogen-SuperSaver-43w-9e24c145-c383-467c-adf1-7326d49f1466" src="http://amomsimpression.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/halogen-supersaver-43w-9e24c145-c383-467c-adf1-7326d49f1466.jpg" alt="" width="186" height="200" /></a>We are constantly trying to find small ways that we can save energy and be more &#8220;green&#8221;.  One small way that we can all contribute is by switching out something as simple as a light bulb.  If you are not a fan of the funny looking compact fluorescent light bulbs than I have a great solution for you.  <a href="http://www.sylvania.com/ConsumerProducts/New+Products/HALOGENSuperSaver/">Sylvania </a>has a light bulb that is a halogen bulb (normal traditional looking light bulb) that can replace your current 60w bulbs using only 43w of energy, that is an energy savings of 28%.  Think about how quickly that adds up if you replace all your current light bulbs with the <a href="http://www.sylvania.com/ConsumerProducts/New+Products/HALOGENSuperSaver/">Sylvania SuperSaver Halogen</a>!</p>
<p>I recently replaced two of my lamps light bulbs with the <a href="http://www.sylvania.com/ConsumerProducts/New+Products/HALOGENSuperSaver/">Sylvania Halogens</a> to review the product.  The new light bulbs are a bit smaller but fit right into the old light bulbs spot.  The new bulbs were slightly dimmer (and by slight I mean I had to really stare at the lightbulbs which I don&#8217;t recommend doing to your eyes).  However, it was so small of a change that I doubt anyone would notice.  I have tried compact fluorescent light bulbs in the past but I don&#8217;t like the look of them in my ceiling fan lights where they are exposed. It looks weird.  I really like that these energy-saving bulbs look just like the regular light bulbs.  I will use these instead in my ceiling fans or wherever light bulb are actually visible in my house.  It is the best of both worlds, I get the look I want and the earth gets the energy savings that it desperately needs!</p>
<h2><span style="color:#ff1493;">Buy It: </span></h2>
<p>You can purchase your own <a href="http://www.sylvania.com/ConsumerProducts/New+Products/HALOGENSuperSaver/">Sylvania Halogen SuperSaver Light Bulbs</a> at a store near you.  <a href="http://www.sylvania.com/StoreLocator/">Use this store locator to find the closest store to you!</a></p>
<h6><em>I wrote this review while participating in a blog tour campaign by Mom Central on behalf of SYLVANIA and received products necessary to facilitate my candid review.</em> <em>In addition, I received a gift certificate to thank me for taking the time to participate.</em></h6>
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