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"The Accidental Housewife" Julie Edelman & the "Mr. Clean Team" Get Times Square #NewYearsClean!


This post has been written as part of a sponsored campaign for MSLGroup and their client Mr. Clean®. All opinions expressed are my own.

Photo by Rob Kim/Getty Images

If you've ever rung in the New Year in New York City's Times Square or watched the ball drop on television, then you must know that this celebration is one of the biggest parties of the year.  Have you ever wondered how the city recovers after such a celebration?  Well, Julie Edelman (of The Accidental Housewife) and her team of 25 Mr. Clean ambassadors know first hand.  Around 4am, after 20+ trucks, about as many mechanical sweepers, and even more backpack blowers removed up to 50 tons of debris, Edelman and the "Mr. Clean Team" took over to make sure Duffy Square's Red Steps were clean for those who visited on the first day of the year.  Their tool of choice was Mr. Clean® Liquid Muscle™, a brand new multi-purpose concentrated cleaning gel.

If you hate cleaning up after parties, then you may cringe to think about what types of messes were left behind after this one.  This new product was ideal for this daunting chore because Mr. Clean® Liquid Muscle™ has 2.5 times more power in every drop vs. Mr. Clean 40oz.  If you're already a Mr. Clean fan, then you can imagine how powerful this new cleaner is!  Edelman and the "Mr. Clean Team" showed us that just one drop of this concentrated cleaner goes a long way, whether used directly on messes or diluted.  If Mr. Clean® Liquid Muscle™ can tackle Times Square, then I'd like to think that it could probably handle any mess my children can create.
Photo provided by MSLGroup
In addition to using Mr. Clean® Liquid Muscle™ to tackle messes, here are a few of my favorite time and money-saving house cleaning tips from Julie Edelman . . .
  • TACKLE HIGH TRAFFIC ZONES FIRST: Divide your home into MUST DO and CAN DO LATER zones. The must do’s are bathrooms, kitchen and bedrooms which are bacteria, allergy (dust mites) and germ magnets AND should be cleaned regularly. Can do later zones are areas such as family rooms, guest bedrooms, and hallways.
  • BLEND CHORES THAT BORE INTO EVERYDAY ACTIVITIES: Housework can be boring, so staying focused while doing it can be a chore. ‘Blend’ i.e. ‘work’ tasks into everyday activities and routines. Next time you’re chatting on the phone with your BF or mom, chat while cleaning countertops, door handles and sinks.
  • STREAMLINE YOUR CLEANING TOOLS WITH MULTI-TASKERS: There’s no need to have countless cleaning products clogging cabinets. Mr. Clean Liquid Muscle can be used directly on tough dirt or used as a dilute to handle big or small messes on hard surfaces such as tables, countertops, sinks, stoves and even floors.
  • TAKE THE GUESS WORK OUT OF ‘HOW MUCH’: Thanks to its innovative one-dose cap, Mr. Clean Liquid Muscle delivers the perfect amount of cleaning gel with every squeeze – that can be applied directly to surfaces or diluted in water as a cleaning solution. Similar to tasks like dishwashing and laundry, buy single, pre-measured packets. This will certainly help you prevent wasting product and in the end, also save you money!
  • ENLIST PINT-SIZED HELPERS: If you have young kids, they are perfect for helping with kid-friendly home-keeping chores like vacuuming and laundry.  If you don't have any children, I'm sure friends and family who do will be happy to lend out theirs so they can enjoy an hour or two of free time!
Photo by Rob Kim/Getty Images
Look for new Mr. Clean® Liquid Muscle™ starting this month in stores nationwide.  To find out more, visit www.mrclean.com.

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Short-Term Family-Friendly Accommodations in NYC


It has been almost a whole year since our now 7 year old son accompanied my husband and I to New York City last year for BlogHer 2010.  Although so much time has passed, I still hear our son talking about New York this and New York that, even during his pretend play with his younger brother and sister.  That is why I am thinking that our first vacation that includes our whole family of five should be to New York City.  Someday we will be able to afford Disney, but right now, New York sounds like the best idea.

The hotel we stayed in last August was very nice, but it was not too comfortable for our son to spend any extensive amount of down time.  I could not imagine staying in a traditional hotel room with three children.  What we would need to find is a loft or apartment that someone is willing to make available for nightly, weekly, and monthly rentals.  It would be unlikely that we would stay a whole week, so we would be looking for accommodations for 3 to 4 nights.  I was surprised to see how many lofts and apartments were listed on Roomorama for New York City.  I actually found a beautiful apartment located only a few blocks from Central Park that is child-friendly, will accommodate up to 6 guests, and has a minimum of only 4 nights at $200 per night.

Roomorama.com lists such accommodations for 283 worldwide destinations.  So if you happen to be thinking Paris instead of New York like us, then you will be able to see what short-term rentals are available in Paris.  Each listing is very detailed, but vary a bit from one to the next.  For example, the apartment I was considering requires a $300 cash deposit and requires you to accept a cleaning service, which costs $99.  Some rentals charge extra per guest after a certain number.  You will be able to know right away if a particular listing will suit your particular needs, especially if you are a smoker, have children, or plan to bring your pet during your stay.  Doing your homework online will help to make your vacation planning much easier.




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BlogHer 2010: Kellogg's Mom Breakfast Club Event

One of the events I was most looking forward to at BlogHer 2010 was the convening of the members of the Kellogg's Mom Breakfast Club with representatives of Kellogg's Brand Cereals. This meeting marked the launch of Kellogg's new website LoveYourCereal.com, a site designed to educate consumers on the benefits of, as well as the misconceptions about breakfast cereal.

This breakfast took place in the Jean Nouvel Building on W. 20th St and 11th Ave. This high rise of luxury condominiums is constructed of glass and steel and is still under construction. We were extremely fortunate to be able to enjoy the view of both the Empire State Building and the Statue of Liberty from this penthouse space.


I hope you'll enjoy these photos from this memorable event . . .




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Meet the Kellogg's Mom Breakfast Club Team Members:

Amanda of Mommy Mandy
Audrey of Mom Generations
Caryn of Rockin Mama
Cooper of TheMotherhood
Elizabeth of BusyMom.net
Emily of TheMotherhood
Jennifer of Mom Bloggers Club
Julie of Mommie Cooks
Melanie of ModernMami.com
Nicole of Momtrends
Vanessa of ChefDruk Musings

It is an honor to be part of the same team as these outstanding bloggers.


The Kellogg's Mom Breakfast Club is a paid campaign led by TheMotherhood.com . Thank you to TheMotherhood and Kellogg's for a wonderful breakfast, cereal samples, cereal bowls, and an exciting kick-off to this campaign.



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EXTRA's "Sex and the City 2" Sweepstakes

On May 24th, the world premiere of "Sex and the City 2" will be taking place in New York City. I bet you already have a date set for you and your girlfriends to see this much-anticipated sequel on the big screen. What could get you in the SATC mood better than watching Mario Lopez's exclusive coverage of this premiere on EXTRA? . . . Well, what about attending the premiere in person?


Only EXTRA gets you on the list for the "Sex and the City 2" World Premiere in New York City on May 24th!

Starting Monday the 17th, you can tune into EXTRA for a chance to win the Carrie'd Away Again Sweepstakes. The Grand Prize winner will receive a VIP trip for 2 to New York City, including roundtrip airfare and hotel accommodations for 3 days/2 nights compliments of Southwest Airlines Vacations, 2 tickets to the World Premiere of "Sex and the City 2" at Radio City Music Hall, dinner after the Premiere at Tao Asian Bistro, a special private "Sex and the City" Hotspots group tour plus a fabulous "Sex and the City 2" prize pack!


Watch EXTRA May 17-20 and look for the "Word of the Day" for your chance to win.


I have been hired by Warner Bros WBWord division to raise awareness for EXTRA and 'Sex and the City 2.