Febreze Delivered $10,000 plus Special Holiday Memories of Home This Christmas Eve

In early November, I had shared a Holiday contest with you hosted by Febreze on Facebook, where one lucky winner would receive $10,000 plus the opportunity to surprise a loved one who could not be home for Christmas with special Holiday memories from home.  Well on December 24th, Febreze delivered this amazing surprise to a dad who could not be home with his family.  You can watch the heartwarming video here and leave your thoughtful comments here.

I thought that Febreze did a great job choosing a winner.  There is nothing harder than having no other choice but to be away from one's family during the Holidays, especially for those with young children.  It certainly makes me feel especially lucky to have had my whole family together for Christmas this year.


I participated in a campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for Febreze. I received a promotional item to thank me for participating.

Share Your Most Memorable Holiday Memories with Febreze

Through December 17th, Febreze will continue to post a new question daily asking about some of your most memorable Holiday memories.  Today's question is about your "most memorable outfits from Holidays past."  I'm not sure if I would have an answer for this question because I have managed to block out how my parents used to dress me before I was old enough to choose my own clothes.  How would you answer this question?  The "most memorable toy from Holidays past" is a much easier question to answer.  That would be my Cheryl Ladd fashion doll!

Visit Febreze on Facebook to view all the latest questions and see how others have answered them.  Then submit your answers to the questions that spark a favorite memory of yours.  After all the questions have been posted, Febreze will be sharing the Top 10 Best Holiday Memories collect from their Facebook fans between 12/3 and 12/17.  Will one of your favorite memories be included on this list?


I participated in a campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for Febreze. I received a promotional item to thank me for participating.

Win $10,000 and More in the "Febreze Seasons Giveaway" on Facebook

There used to be a time when all my relatives, which consisted of 6 other families besides my parents, my sister, and myself, would come together every Thanksgiving and Christmas without fail.  Now that my cousins and I are all grown up and have families of our own and many of my relatives have moved out of state, I cannot count on seeing everyone during the Holidays.  Some years, a few of our relatives return to Boston to spend the Holidays, but it is different each year.

Throughout the years, I have gotten to know quite a few of my readers, many of who have grown children, siblings, or parents that live in another state or, in some cases, another country.  It is these readers that come to mind as I share the Febreze Seasons Giveaway with you . . .

Febreze would like you to tell your story about a loved one who cannot be home for the Holidays this year.  One lucky winner will receive $10,000 plus all the special memories of being home during the Holidays.  So head over to Facebook to tell Febreze about someone you know who deserves a little happiness this year.

The contest has already started and will run though November 27th, 2012.  Click here to read the official contest rules.


I participated in a campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for Febreze. I received a promotional item to thank me for participating.

Review: Febreze Air Effects Pet Odor Eliminator

Unconditional love from man’s best friend also comes with (sometimes) uncontrollable odors. We have three dogs at our house, a Chocolate Labrador named Rezner, a mini-Dachshund named Ruby, and a mini-Chihuahua/Yorkie mix named Mogwai. With three dogs, we have pet odors frequently. We try to be Green in our odor eliminating, but sometimes you just need something stronger. I’ve been using Febreze Pet Odor Eliminator air freshener spray for about a month now and am pleased with the results. It doesn’t just cover the stinky pet smells, but rather it completely takes them away.

The aerosol spray is easy to use and provides good coverage over any room in my house. It also comes in other pet odor eliminating solutions such as fabric spray, candles, and scented oil warmers. Plus, Febreze is well-known for having great solutions to all your “stinkin’” problems.

You can find Febreze Pet Odor Eliminator products at most retailers of household products nationwide.  To learn more about this product, visit Febreze.com, Febreze on Facebook, and Febreze on Twitter.


Thank you to Febreze for providing a complimentary product sample for us to base this review upon.

Review: Febreze Set & Refresh Air Freshener

Febreze Set and Refresh is a unique scented oil room freshener. We had the opportunity to try the Thai Dragon Fruit scent and we love the way it smelled. Although it is a little chemical-smelling, it is not too overpowering. We’ve had it sitting out freshening our house for just about a month and it’s been very pleasant. It’s not too overwhelming like some brands I’ve used, but it is definitely noticeable sometimes as the scent is slowly released into the air.

I really like the look of the Febreze Set and Fresh. It is not big and bulky or unattractive like some. Its small pink design made it just perfect for going on my shelf. It would also work well in a musty closet, kitchen, bathroom, or any other particularly odorous area. Overall we are very pleased with this home air freshener.

The Febreze Set & Refresh is available in six scents, Meadow & Rain, Linen & Sky, Spring & Renewal, Apple Spice & Delight, Hawaiian Aloha, and Thai Dragon Fruit. To learn more about this and other Febreze products, visit Febreze.com and Febreze on Facebook, where you can view videos from cook and author Sandra Lee about how to use Febreze products to make your home environment more pleasant and inviting. If you would like to try this product, visit Febreze.com to receive a coupon for $1 off Febreze Set & Refresh.

Thank you to Febreze for sending us a sample product free of charge to base this review upon.

Review: Febreze Home Collection "No Spill Wood Diffuser"

I am a huge fan of flameless home fragrances. I use to burn candles all the time, but now I think it's too risky with three young children plus four cats in the house. I was never able to try diffusers for the same reason I cannot display vases of flowers . . . the cats. They seem to be drawn to anything that looks like stems and are overcome with the urge to swat at these stems, causing the holder to tip over and spill. I am thrilled to report that our cats do not pay any attention to the new No Spill Wood Diffuser from the Febreze Home Collection. It's simple geometric shape, not only makes this diffuser family-friendly, but it also fits in with many types of decor.

This wood diffuser uses a thick wooden dowel as the wick to absorb the Febreze scented oil right into the stopper, which is a block of wood. It is a simple concept, yet ingenious at the same time. It only took less than a minute for the oil to start soaking through the wood. Of course, you do not want to handle the top once the oil has come through completely. I placed ours out of the way on our kitchen windowsill.

We requested something that was not too flowery or sweet. We received the Green Tea Citrus and I highly recommend it if you like an earthy citrus scent. We have an open floor plan on our main level and the scent reaches from the kitchen, through the dining room, through the living room, all the way to the stairs. It is wonderful to go downstairs to be greeted by this pleasant scent first thing in the morning. It might even be better than the aroma of coffee brewing.

Celebrity Brooke Burke recommends the Febreze No Spill Wood Diffuser as a family-friendly addition to your decor . . .

In addition to Green Tea Citrus, you can also find Willow Blossom, Pomegranate Mango, Cranberry Pear, and Honeysuckle Orchid. The suggested retail price for the Febreze No Spill Wood Diffusers is $14.99 to $16.99, but the price could vary depending on the retailer. You can find this product at most major retailers of Febreze products nationwide.

To keep up with the latest Febreze products, fragrances, and coupons, visit Febreze on Facebook and follow Febreze Fresh on Twitter.

Thank you to Febreze for sending us a sample diffuser free of charge to base this review upon.