Meet Mylo

For the parent who wants to look good, Mamas & Papas have created MYLO. Sleek, stylish and guaranteed to turn heads, MYLO is the stroller to be seen with about town. With a range of fashionable accessories and innovative features, MYLO means you can be a model mom without compromising on style.

MYLO has the lightest steering, making it easy to navigate around the mall or busy sidewalk.  Both the seat and the bassinette give the best in baby class for comfort and luxury, whether it’s walks in the park or visits to grandparents. Seat faces both ways – face mom and dad or face the world.

Mylo Specifications

• MYLO includes: chassis, seat unit, canopy, and shopping basket
• Suitable for birth to 50 pounds
• Mylo Weighs: 28.6 pounds
• Size: 43” tall, 24″ wide, 46″ deep
• Size Folded: 9″ tall, 24″ wide, 30″ deep
• Travel system compatible with the Graco, Maxi Cosi/Cybex, Peg Perego and Primo Viaggio car seats – adaptors sold separately

Mamas & Papas Mylo Video Review

Out and About with the Mylo Stroller

Since Max’s arrival we’ve been Out and About with the Mylo in every situation you can imagine, from our neighborhood park to the doctor’s office to the zoo to exploring the woods on vacation. The Mylo fits seamlessly into our day to day life and makes more exciting adventures possible.

Mamas & Papas Mylo Stroller

2 Month Old in Mylo

3 Year Old in Mylo

5 Year Old in Mylo

Adventure in the Woods

Family Walk to the Park

Folded in Back of SUV

Folded Mylo

Mylo Car Seat Adapter

Mylo with Cybex Aton Car Seat

Navigating Through Doorway

Out and About

Walking in the Woods

Mylo Review

Features for Baby

The Mamas & Papas provides an exceptionally smooth and comfortable ride for babies. The Chassis Seat is made from a unique, soft molded material that is very smooth and subtle. The five point harness has padded shoulder straps and keeps baby secure. All four wheels have suspension to provide a smooth ride so baby won’t be bumped to and fro while on a walk.

We love that the seat can face both ways and the switch from facing parents to facing the world is very easy. There is no fiddling and fussing to move or remove the seat – simply push the large paddles underneath and it removes from the stroller frame. The seat has several recline positions, including a near-flat recline perfect for naps. The footrest is also adjustable and when raised creates a cozy bassinet atmosphere for infants. The Mylo canopy is adequate when the seat is upright, but we wish it were larger when the seat is reclined. If you live in a particularly sunny or warm environment, we think the additional Sunshade & Insect Net is a must have.

Features for Parents

As comfortable as the Mylo is for babies, it is just as user-friendly and fabulous for parents. First, you simply can’t beat the gorgeous aesthetic of the Mylo. It looks unique and modern and we get compliments on it every single day. The leatherette handle is adjustable for a comfortable push for short and tall parents alike. The quick and easy one-handed fold can’t be beat. Mylo can fold with or without the seat attached and even with our Maxi Cosi car seat adapter attached. When the stroller is folded, it is relatively compact for a full-size stroller. There is no automatic lock when folded, but there is a small clip that you can connect around the frame to keep it folded. Frankly, we rarely use it for that purpose as it’s easy enough to get it in and out of the back of our car without it. But, it turns out the clip makes a great stroller handle for our walking preschooler!

Speaking of our preschooler, the stroller can accommodate children up to 50 pounds and can be used with every child from our 2 month old to 5 year old. It’s super easy to adjust the fit from child to child. The straps can be rethread to adjust the shoulder strap height with a few twists and only takes a moment.

The Mylo weighs about 26 pounds but it pushes like it weighs nothing. It is seriously the most maneuverable stroller we’ve used. It handles like a dream. It’s a one-handed steer and can navigate crowded malls as easily as wide open spaces. The wheels aren’t air-filled which means no maintenance or flats to worry about, but the tires don’t quite live up to the luxury of the rest of the stroller. The front wheels swivel, which help with the steering, and you can also lock them inline when on rougher terrain.

The shopping basket isn’t particularly big, but it unzips on the side to allow easier access. The basket will accommodate a small bag and essentials for a day out, but it’s not big enough for a large diaper bag.

To Buy or Not to Buy

To Buy… The Mylo is an exceptional stroller that will please kids and parents alike. We love the way it looks, the way it moves and its ease of use. We love that it can accommodate babies from birth through preschoolers who weigh 50 pounds. It’s easy to adjust the stroller for the best fit and most comfortable, safe ride for every child. The Mylo can be a super fashionable and practical travel system with an affordable car seat adapter. No doubt, the stroller is an investment, but it’s one worth making.

Or Not to Buy… We wish the Mylo had an option to grow with your family; for example, we’d love to see an optional ride-on board like with other luxury strollers. The sunshade isn’t the biggest and we’d love more coverage when the seat is reclined.

Shop! The Mamas & Papas Mylo comes  in four fun colors: Welly Green and Lime Jelly, Plum Pudding and Raspberry Ripple, Dove Grey and Sandcastle and Black Jack. The suggested retail price is $699.99 and it’s available for purchase from our affiliate Amazon.

Thanks to Mamas & Papas for providing a sample.

With more than 20,000 pulsations and 8,800 oscillations per minute, removing up to two times more plaque than a manual toothbrush, it is no surprise that the ProfessionalCare 1000 gives me the “post-dentist cleaning” feel every time.  However, there is more than just the powerful spinning brush that makes using a power toothbrush better than a regular toothbrush.  The compact, round brush head surrounds each tooth for a tooth-by-tooth clean.  There is also various replacement heads, providing focus on specific cleaning actions such as Pro White or Precision Clean.  All of the brush heads include indicator bristles reminding you to replace your brush head every three months.  The brush head even contains a pressure sensor that stops pulsations to let you know that you are brushing too hard.

The ProfessionalCare 1000 also has a timer feature that provides a brief signal every 30 seconds ensure that you spend the appropriate amount of time on each of the four quadrants of your month.  Another longer signal indicates when you have reached the doctor recommended time of two minutes of brushing.  If this isn’t enough features for you, there are other ProfessionalCare brushes such as the  5000 with an in-handle smart display and wireless SmartGuide that provides real time feedback to maximize your brushing routine.

Shop! The Oral-B ProfessionalCare 1000 has a suggested retail price of $74.99, but it currently available on Amazon for $69.99 with a $10 mail-in rebate through June 16.  Replacement heads are around $5.00 each, the same price you would pay for a regular toothbrush.  If you are looking for that dentist feel every time you brush and want to remove more than two times more plaque, thus preventing and reversing gingivitis, an OralB ProfessionalCare power toothbrush is definitely right for you.

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Max Daniel is soft, chic and luxurious… no, I’m not talking about my son Max Daniel. I’m talking about the baby blanket by Max Daniel Designs. Shortly after Max was born an in-the-know reader told me about Max Daniel the blanket company. I am obviously biased towards this company since it shares a fabulous name with my son, but I was excited to discover that the blankets are fabulous. Max Daniel Designs is a family-owned and operated business based in Los Angeles that has been making cuddly things since 2003. In addition to baby throws and security blankets, Max Daniel also sells adult throws.

Animal Print Baby Throw

My Max Daniel has been cuddling up with the Blue Giraffe Baby Throw.

This is not your average baby blanket. It’s incredibly lush and thick because it is made of double sided plush material. It’s easily the thickest baby blanket we own, but it’s so cuddly that baby will enjoy it even in warmer weather. (Like Max does now in Alabama.) The blanket measures 32 by 36 inches and has a shiny satin trim.

The look of the blanket is definitely distinctive and special- we took Max’s two month pictures while laying on the blanket – and we love the variety of animal prints. There are great choices for girls, boys and gender-neutral surprise babies, too. The Blue Giraffe print has the patterned plush on both sides, but other designs have solid rosebud plush on the reverse.

If you’re looking for a more subtle or simple design (or if animal print just isn’t your thing), check out the Rosebud and Satin blankets.

To Buy or Not to Buy

To Buy… The Max Daniel Baby Throw is a super luxurious baby gift that any child would be lucky to own. It’s soft, plush, and perfect for cuddling.I absolutely adore it – and not just because it has a great name. It’s an investment that baby will enjoy for years and years.

Or Not to Buy… The Baby Throw is definitely more expensive than your average blanket. If you can’t splurge on it, we suggest trying the smaller sized Security Blanket which is made of the same material.

Shop! Max Daniel Baby Throw Blankets are $70 for Animal Prints and $58 for Rosebuds and Satin. Security Blankets are $26. Purchase directly from Max Daniel or shop our affiliate Amazon.

Thanks to Max Daniel for sending Max Daniel a blanket.

JumpSport iBounce Kid’s Trampoline Bundle

Let your little ones entertain themselves with a smile on their face! The JumpSport Kid’s trampoline is a fun and engaging way for toddlers to exercise! Their personal-sized trampoline will provide them with years of fun, safe and energetic bouncing. This is something they will use every day and it is easily assembled in as little as 15 minutes!

The bungee cords provide a soft and lively bounce while the handle bar adds stability so little ones can work on their balance and motor skills. With a JumpSport iBounce Tablet Mount, your kids will be able to exercise while watching the Hop-Along with RompyRoo video — also available as an eBook on most platforms. Let the grand adventures begin!

Included with bundle:

• JumpSport iBounce™ Kids Trampoline
• JumpSport iBounce™ Tablet Mount
• Hop-A-Long with RompidyRoo™ DVD

Jumping on the iBounce Trampoline

I don’t think I can possibly use words to describe how much fun my kids have bouncing on the trampoline. Instead, I’ll share this series of photos of my 3 year old getting her jump on.

Does she look like a pink dressed blur? That’s because she’s moving, moving, moving! Awesome. This girl has an endless amount of energy and when she’s not occupied she uses that energy for evil (i.e. drawing on the walls, waking her sleeping brother, or scaling the pantry). I love setting her up with the Hop-a-Long with RompidyRoo movie and knowing that she’ll be active and safe for awhile.

iBounce Kids Trampoline with RompidyRoo Review

Assembly. The trampoline comes unassembled, which I will admit made me a little nervous. I mean, my kids are going to jump on it so if its not assembled correctly they’ll take a tumble. Luckily, the directions were straightforward and together my husband and I had it assembled in about 20 minutes.

Trampoline. The trampoline is a triangle shape that’s intended for kids 2 to 5 years old. The trampoline is made of a steel frame and elastic cords and has an 80 pound weight limit. The weight limit is impressive for the little trampoline, but I’ll admit I’m bummed to be well over the limit. I want to bounce, too! The trampoline is lightweight and easy to move from room to room. It fits well into a corner in one of our rooms and it’s taken up less space than I imagined.

Tablet Mount. One of the unique features of this bundle is the inclusion of a Tablet Mount so your child can follow along an interactive workout featuring the kangaroo RompidyRoo or any other program on your tablet. The mount is compatible with iPads, Kindle and Nook tablets in landscape mode. It doesn’t fit as easily with the iPad case on our iPad, but it’s doable.

RompidyRoo DVD. The fun little movie to get kids bouncing comes in DVD form, so we downloaded it to our iPad so the kids can watch it on the trampoline. You can see a preview of the movie here. In addition to encouraging activity, the movie incorporates basic counting so your tot will exercise her brain, too.

To Buy or Not to Buy

To Buy… The iBounce Kids Trampoline with Tablet Mount and DVD is a great way to get kids moving this summer. The weather can be unpredictable, but you can encourage bouncing and exercise with the Trampoline inside. The Tablet Mount is an awesome addition to the Trampoline because kids can watch the RumpidyRoo DVD or other shows that keep them entertained and moving.

Or Not to Buy… Our iPad has a thick protector on it that makes it heavier and wider so takes a little effort to make it fit in the tablet holder. After some active bouncing and jumping, it does tend to fall over to the side. It wouldn’t be an issue without the case, but we don’t trust our kids with an iPad without a case!

Shop! The JumpSport iBounce Kids Trampoline Bundle with Tablet Mount and RumpidyRoo DVD has a recommended price of $150. It’s currently available from our affiliate, Amazon, for $130.

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Mother’s Day Gifts from RedEnvelope

Floral Measuring Cups

Languages of Mom Necklace

Family Tree Wall Art

Seahorse Family Canvas Tote Bag

Personalized Family Name Throw Pillow

Personalized Family Pillow

We had the opportunity to personalize a gift from RedEnvelope so our couch is now featuring a large throw pillow with our names. The pillow comes in two sizes –  18 inch square or oblong at 12 by 18 inches – and a variety of colors. I opted for a neutral ivory cover that has dark (almost black) writing. The top line has our family’s last name and the second line has all of our first names. My kids love seeing their names on the pillow! The pillow cover is made of thick canvas and fit perfectly over one of our pillows. I hope we have a chair or bench in an entry way at our next home because this would be the perfect way to welcome guests.

Undoubtedly one of the benefits of shopping online is the ability to send a gift directly to the recipient without having to step foot in a post office. RedEnvelope sent email updates at every stage of the process so there was no doubt when the package was delivered. I love the “it’s arrived!” email notification. RedEnvelope gifts can be packaged in signature red box with grosgrain ribbon and, of course, a gift message in a red envelope.

Shop! Mother’s Day gifts from RedEnvelope are available in a variety of prices for every budget. The Name Pillow is $49.95.

We received a sample to facilitate this review.

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Wilson & The Ice Cream Fair

In this collection, the brave young trainee makes a special delivery to the ice cream fair, helps Frostini create a new flavor for the mayor’s banquet, and tries to prevent a massive ice cream meltdown on the hottest day of the year. There’s fun in the ice cream factory, a brave rescue at the Safari Park and an adventure in the ice caves, too! Alongside good friends, like Koko and Brewster, and helpful Chuggers like Old Puffer Pete and Mtambo, the trainees discover important lessons about responsibility, cooperation, paying attention, overcoming fear and so much more!

Watching Chuggington

My five year old son thinks he’s really mature, and if you ask him he’d say he’s too grown up for Chuggington. However, his actions tell a different story! The first time we popped Wilson and the Ice Cream Fair in the DVD player, my son’s little bottom was planted on the couch. He was completely enthralled and entertained watching Wilson struggle to deliver ice cream before it melts. The entire DVD is about an hour long and he actually watched the whole thing. That’s saying a lot for my too cool for school, very active five year old. My daughter also enjoyed the stories but she was up and about more and doesn’t have the attention span to sit and watch anything for an hour. For viewers like her, the DVD is broken into 6 episodes so you can watch a bit at a time.

Just like the television show, this movie is one I’m happy to have my kids watch. My son hears friends talking about more mature shows and asks to watch programs that include language and behavior I don’t want him to see. That is just not an issue with Chuggington because the subject matter is totally appropriate, the language is kid-friendly and the story includes positive messages.

Shop! The new Chuggington DVD Wilson and the Ice Cream Fair will be released May 15, and it is available for preorder now on Amazon. There’s also a Wilson and the Ice Cream Fair book that is a fun companion to the movie.

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Giveaway ends May 18. Open to US residents only.

I am a Chuggington Conductor and received a sample. I was not compensated for this post.

We all like to get creative and come up with unique gifts no matter the occasion. But, sometimes it’s best to keep it simple. And when it comes to Mother’s Day you can’t possibly go wrong with flowers. ProFlowers.com is a great option for Mother’s Day plants and flowers.

Great Mother’s Day Gifts

You can’t go wrong with a classic: two dozen red roses

I’d love to get this plant (wink, wink): Fragrant gardenia plant

Love this modern monochromatic arrangement: Purple tulips

Ordering is Easy

After finding your favorite bouquet, you can pick from several vases that best fit and coordinate with the floral arrangement. For example, if you opt for the colorful Mom’s Garden bouquet, there’s a choice between four vases or no vase at all.

After deciding on flowers and a vase, you can select the delivery date. You can even pick a Sunday flower delivery date to have your arrangement arrive right on Mother’s Day. Of course, the delivery fee will depend on the date you chose so if you are watching your budget you can make a savvy delivery decision while still gifting a generous arrangement. The ordering process is simple and straightforward and the customer service follow up emails are superb. You’ll get a delivery confirmation email so you get a head’s up before you get a “Thank you” phone call from mom.

Shop! If you’re looking for Mother’s day flower ideas, check out ProFlowers.com. Act fast to get the best selection and choice of delivery date. 

Thanks to ProFlowers.com for providing a sample.

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Does a Mother in your life bake a delicious pie? Delicious enough that she deserves her own pie dish with her name on it? Or is it a casserole that’s her signature? Do her talents lie in other areas of the house? Would she love a welcome mat with her family name to rest at the front door, or a sweet garden pot with the names of her favorite little flowers? No matter what her specialty is or where her interest lies, there is something you could personalize a gift for Mother’s Day at Personal Creations to make her feel loved and appreciated this year.

I wasn’t too sure of my pie making skills when my personalized “Made with Love by Amy” blue pie dish arrived, as I hadn’t made a pie crust in many years.  I wanted a perfectly crusted pie to be in my culinary arsenal, which is why I wanted a personalized pie dish. I knew it would make me work on my pie making, so I got right down to business.

To celebrate my husband’s and my very first Married Sunday Dinner, I baked an Apple Blackberry Pie for dessert. It was following meatloaf, mashed potatoes and green beans, so I chose a simple, classic, American pie to follow a simple, classic meal.  Below you’ll find the recipe for the pie, which was absolutely delicious!  I’m not sure the blue (to match our kitchen) pie dish or having my name and “logo” on it made the pie taste better, but it certainly made it look extra awesome!

Shop! Personal Creations has affordable gift ideas for Mothers day, including the Pie Baking Dishes, which is $39.99. When you order the website indicates the earliest delivery date so you can make sure your gift arrives in time for the holiday.

Amy’s Apple Blackberry Pie Recipe

Crust

• 2.5 cup ap flour
• 1 teaspoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 15 tablespoons cold butter, cut into small cubes

Filling

• 6 large apples, any variety and combo will work and I like a combo of green and red
• 1 cup fresh blackberries
• 3/4 cup Sugar in the Raw
• 1.5 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• pinch salt

Directions

Heat oven to 420 degrees. Peel and slice apples. Add lemon juice, sugar, vanilla and salt. Sprinkle on corn starch. Stir and allow to rest 10-15 minutes.

Sift flour and sugar into cool bowl. Then add salt and butter. Work together with a pastry blender, until all butter chunks are pea-size. Add six tablespoons ice cold water, one at a time, until dough comes together to be a smooth ball. Divide into two equal portions, shape into disc, wrap with plastic and chill 30 minutes.

On floured surface, with floured rolling pin, shape first dough ball into round 1/4″ inch sheet. Roll dough up onto pin to transfer onto pie dish. Press edges and trim excess to make your bottom crust.

Add apple/berry mixture to raw pie crust. Then roll out second crust and transfer to make top crust. Seal edges together and crimp anyway you like. Make 6 slits and a star shaped hole in the middle of the crust. Sprinkle on a generous amount of sugar in the raw.

Put pie directly on middle rack in hot oven. In 25 minutes, reduce heat to 350 and slide a cookie sheet under pie. Cook for additional 30-40 minutes until crust is evenly brown and purple goodness begins to ooze out of the cracks around the edges. Allow to rest one hour before cutting. Best served with vanilla ice cream.

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Thanks to Personal Creations for providing a sample.

About Case-Mate

We’re about happiness by design. It means we’re not just in the business of creating coveted accessories for mobile devices, even though that is what we do. Everything we do is designed to make people happy. From an ever-growing collection of innovative products to our passionate team who makes it happen, it’s all about happiness.  Our products can be found in 76 countries and have garnered top awards and praise. As we grow, our entrepreneurial spirit continues to drive the Case-Mate culture. After all, it’s what helped us build the world’s leading mobile accessories brand.

About Tad Carpenter

Filled with whimsical illustrations and colorful creations, Tad’s designs are created with a fanciful, fun approach.  Tad, who has been illustrating since he was a young child, is a storyteller at his core. Each design tells a visual story from his use of bold color to his unexpected character design. … His Case-Mate collection includes six designs filled with passion and quirky illustrations. For Tad, whose focus is adding whimsy and fun to our daily environment, the partnership brings his spirited drawings to the digital center of our everyday lives.

Bold, colorful, interesting

I’m no Lady Gaga in the fashion department, but I do find myself drawn to things (especially accessories) that make a statement.  My necklaces are always bright, big, and chunky.  My bags always have a graphic or a ruffle.  So it would make sense that my iPhone would reflect that love of flare.  The first case I tried on was the Honey Bear print, which was covered in images of that iconic holder of bee nectar.  I loved that it combined a modern look with such a kitschy image that anyone could recognize.  But the cover that has been gracing the backside of my iPhone since the moment I snapped it on is Tad’s Owl Forest print.  It’s a very mod look with owls and trees, in bright yellows, greens, and blues.  I love it!  On a practical note, the cases are sturdy and hard, but not huge and bulky like some of the more intense cases out there.  My iPhone still looks sleek and small but has a little pizzazz to it, especially since the case itself has a glossy clear shell over the art.  It’s easy to keep clean AND it looks nice?  What mother wouldn’t appreciate that?!?

To Buy or Not to Buy

To Buy… These would make a great Mother’s Day Gift or just a great anytime gift for the lady who likes to make a statement…with her phone.  There is definitely something for everyone at Case-Mate!

Or Not to Buy… If I come up with a reason not to buy one of these cool cases, I’ll let you know, but I really need to get back to my Angry Birds game.

Shop!  The entire Tad Carpenter Collection, as well as other collections by a variety of other cool artists, is available straight from Case-Mate at their online store and our affiliate Amazon. The Tad Carpenter cover is $35.

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Thanks to Case-Mate for providing a sample.

Kate’s keeping it real with her recent posts regarding getting in shape. This is me keeping it real on the domestic front. Yes, that is preschool girl huddled up in the pile of laundry to be folded. Sadly, this is not a unique event in my house. Preschool girl and toddler boy love the warm laundry mountains and cuddle up in them for Thomas or George while I fold, so I’d like to think this is not a failure on my part, but rather family memories in the making.

I blame method for this situation. Admittedly, I have always dreaded folding and putting away laundry, but the efficiency with which I can get my laundry through the machines has increased 10X since discovering method’s detergent PUMP almost two years ago. Therefore, the clean laundry piles up much more quickly than I can put it away.

method Laundry

Why is the introduction of the pump dispenser so revolutionary? I’ll start with the reasons most near and dear to my heart and then work my way into those other reasons, like saving money and the planet.

Four pumps of method’s non-toxic, great-smelling detergent and you are done. For busy moms this means you can start your laundry one-handed (while holding a crying child), because there is no measuring. No measuring means no pouring. No pouring means no spill. No spill means no extra clean-up.

This is me keeping it real again. As many of you know, we moved into our current house last September. The former owner obviously used a myriad of detergents that had to be measured and poured from jugs. From the looks of my cabinets, she didn’t bother with the clean-up and the products stripped the paint off my laundry room cabinetry. With the method pump, problems of this nature are a thing of the past.

In addition to making the chore of laundry more efficient and less messy, the pump means no waste. No waste means no wasted money. Have you every looked inside the measuring cap of your laundry detergent jug to find out exactly where the “fill to” line is? Most people haven’t and simply fill the cup full for each load. This is a waste of detergent, which is horrible for the environment and hard for your budget. Other leading companies have been aware of this for years, but neglect to correct the issue because they sell more product.

With its ultra-concentrated formula, method laundry detergent can be packaged in much smaller containers than many of their competitors. This means it takes fewer fossil fuels to transport the product. And as if that weren’t enough, method uses 100% recycled plastic to make their pump and offers a refill package so you don’t keep buying large plastic jugs. Genius.

Need more convincing to switch to the method pump? Watch this!

Say No to Jugs! {Free Samples Giveaway!}

Still need more convincing? How about some free samples? method and The Shopping Mama invite you to “Say No To Jugs” with a laundry starter kit giveaway. The first ten people to comment on this post will receive a laundry starter kit (two 8-load bottles).

Say No to Jugs Facebook Photo Contest

method is hosting a “Say No To Jugs” photo contest on their Facebook page the entire month of May. One lucky person will win a year’s supply of method detergent and several people will win laundry starter kits (two 8-load bottles). The contest will feature two submission categories: one for existing “people against dirty” (i.e. method users) and one for potential “people against dirty” (i.e. current non-users).

Shop! method Coupon Alert: Every Thursday for the month of May, there will be a $2.00 off coupon for method laundry detergent on the perks tab of the method Facebook page. The coupon will only be on available to print on Thursdays, so don’t miss out. For our friends in Canada, instead of printing the physical coupon, you can get $2 off Method products available at http://well.ca using the discount code “WASHME.”

We are compensated method Mavens. Opinions are our own.