Life. Love. Lipstick.

In my blogosphere this week, you’ll find LOADS of eye candy.  I strongly urge you to click the clinks to see all the wedding goodness.

• Calligraphy by Lettergirl. I’m loving all the calligraphy alternatives out there.  Just fell in love with Lettergirl’s styles.  Check her out HERE.

• Wedding of Sydney & Jeremy, as photographed by Punam Bean. I love the serene location and the casual vibe of this wedding.  See the blog post from Punam Bean HERE.

• Wedding of Satchel & Harmony as photographed by Birdsong Photography, found on Polkadot Bride. This couple had a kissing theme and everything was so simply beautiful.  See more HERE.

• Wedding of Danielle & Glenn as photographed by Natalie Moser. Totally dying for this couple’s chic, rockin’ style!  See more HERE.

The winner of my first ever giveaway has been chosen at random by random.org!!  Out of a whopping THIRTEEN entries (seriously?  are we the only freaks who love to clean?), congratulations Cindy A. of Hellcat Vintage!!

Please e-mail your name and mailing address so that we can send along your Dorm Cleaning Kit!

Thanks again to Great Cleaners for sponsoring this fantastic giveaway!  Thanks a million to my readers, especially those who participated in the giveaway.

Stay tuned to the blog, because I have other giveaways in the works, and upon returning from vacation, have some blog posts to do!

I don’t get a lot of time to clean my house, so when I get a few minutes, I like to make them count!  The best cleaning products are the ones that don’t require much work on my part.  When Great Cleaners approached me requesting a product review, I jumped on it.  I welcomed the chance to discover products that could make my life easier.  I discovered a lot of great ones, including one stand-out that I will use for years to come.

Great Cleaners sent their Dorm Room Cleaning Kit, and I eagerly put the products to work.

Oxi Clean is something I’ve always seen advertised and always seen in others’ homes, but never used myself.  I swear by spray ‘n wash for formula stains, so was skeptical to try any other stain remover.  I was pleased to discover that the Oxi Clean works pretty well!  I tried it as a pretreat for laundry and spot remover on carpet, as there are several uses for the product.  As a pretreat and spot remover, it worked pretty well.  However, where it really stood out was as a laundry booster.  I just add a scoop to the laundry and it visibly brightens the clothes!  Whites are whiter, colors are more vibrant.  I was really surprised by this!

Brillo Pads have been a part of my cleaning repertoire for years, so there was no need to try them out.  They are the best thing for scrubbing your non-stick pots and pans, because they will lift the crud without leaving scratches behind.

Kaboom Foam-tastic really impressed me as a bathtub cleaner.  My usual routine consists of Clorox spray and scrubbing with a brush.  With Kaboom, you just spray on the blue foam and when it turns white, you wipe and rinse.  I love that I can spray it on, then clean the rest of the bathroom before rinsing the tub.

Kaboom Scrub-Free Toilet Cleaning System was the big winner for me.  You simply set the system up in the tank of a clean toilet, drop in a couple of tabs, and let it do its job!  Love that!! There is even a demo video that is spot-on!

I will definitely use the toilet system for years to come. Why wouldn’t I?  I haven’t cleaned my toilet in two weeks and it looks great!  Definitely need to get a system for our other bathroom.

Now, the best part. One lucky reader will receive the same kit reviewed here!  It is the Dorm Room Cleaning Kit, and would definitely be great for a college student, but who couldn’t use it?

Entering is easy.

1. Comment on this post for one entry.

2. For an extra entry, follow Great Cleaners on Twitter and tweet “Win a Dorm Room Cleaning Kit http://tinyurl.com/y8gduqz @greatcleaners @lllipstick”

Tweet must match exactly.

Giveaway ends Tuesday, October 13 at Midnight, EST.  Winner will be chosen randomly.

Good luck!

Someone tweeted recently about the bridesmaid selections at online boutique Ruche. I went to check it out and opened a whole world i never knew existed… think Anthropologie meets Urban Outfitters, except AFFORDABLE! I realize “affordable” is subjective term, but for a mother like me who literally lives paycheck to paycheck, affordable actually means “cheap.” So imagine how excited I was to discover vintage-inspired fashions that even I can buy!  Just a few of my favorites…

There are so many videos that are fun to watch, and a handful that really improve my mood!