The Results of the Survey

She Says:

• Nearly 60 percent of women say, “it’s my job” to clean
• 25 percent feel as if they are the cleaning “leader” in their homes
• 57 percent of women say they want help more frequently from their partner or spouse
• But, 42 percent don’t trust their partner/spouse to meet their standards of clean and 75 percent go as far as saying they are a better household cleaner

He Says:

• Nearly half of all men surveyed (45 percent) consider it their job to clean
• The other half (49 percent) position their role as being “a member of the cleaning team” versus the one in charge however, only 18 percent of women cast themselves in the role of being a “member of a cleaning team”
• 34 percent of men say they are a better household cleaner than their partner/spouse

Motivation and Cleaning:

• Nearly 75 percent of men say their motivation to clean is to make their spouse or partner happy
• Nearly 90 percent of women say they clean because “it just has to get done”
• 70 percent of men clean for their spouse for a holiday or special occasion
• Only 48 percent of women clean to make their spouse happy
• 89 percent of men clean to keep their home beautiful while 35 percent of women feel they have to do it all or it doesn’t get done

Learn More

Check out Scrubby’s Solutions on Facebook, where you can discuss household chores with John Gray or take a cleaning quiz. You can also visit www.scrubbingbubbles.com, or follow @ScrubbingBubble on Twitter.

Where do you and your spouse or partner fit in on the Men vs. Women Cleaning Survey? Sound familiar or unlike your relationship?

All information was provided by Scrubbing Bubbles for this post. I’m a member of the Scrubbing Bubbles Circle of Influencers and receive their cleaning products a few times per year. This does not influence my opinion in my blog posts.

I tried Tide Coldwater for about two weeks and found my laundry to be super clean! We left the temperature setting on my washer on cold even for items that called for warm or hot water. Out came clean laundry with stains gone without pre-treating. Tide isn’t my normal choice of laundry detergent, but after this trial I’ll be making the switch.

Tide Coldwater comes in the following scents sizes:

Fresh Scent

• 26 loads, 50 oz
• 39 loads, 75 oz
• 52 loads, 100 oz
• 78 loads, 150 oz

Mountain Spring

• 26 loads, 50 oz
• 52 loads, 100 oz

It is also available for HE washers and in powder.  You can buy it in WalMart, Target, or find out where to buy it in your area.

Although Tide is more costly than my regular laundry detergent, it’s worth it because of the money saved on electricity. I’ll also use less pre-treaters for stains. I do with that there was a scent free option though. So I’ll keep my eyes out for Tide coupons, and sales and possibly sign up for Tide Current, the newsletter that keeps you up to date on Tide products and provides coupons.

I received a bottle of Tide Coldwater and a gift card for my review through SheSpeaks. All opinions are my own.

Grill Charms

The Charming Stuffed Burger Gift Pack by Grill Charms includes a Burger Pocket Press(tm), the fastest, easiest, best way to make stuffed burgers like the pros, and Grill Charms(tm) The Charmed Life Collection. Make your favorite stuffed burger, put your Grill Charm in the burger before grilling to identify which burger is which.

On sale! Get 20% off plus FREE SHIPPING with promo code Santa20 till the end of December.

You can find other gift ideas including different designs of grill charms and the famous Shark Attack Gift Pack (from the TV show) which includes BBQ sauce, spice rub and grill charms. Remember, Grill Charms are the HOTTEST grilling gift of the season!

Men’s Grilling Aprons

Flirty Aprons has Men’s Aprons with the grilling and BBQ theme. One of my favorites is the Grill Sergeant Apron in red. It stands out and lets everyone know to back away from the grill. You can choose from BBQ King, and Turn Grills On. BBQ Kings in black is on sale for just $21 right now.

Cookbooks

Good Housekeeping Grilling Cookbook – $19.95
Retail Price: $29.95
You Save: $10.00
from: SubscriptionAgent.com – Before you light that fire, come to the trusted experts at Good Housekeeping. They’re standing by with the lowdown on grilling equipment (charcoal, gas, or electric), utensils (skewers, tongs, thermometers), grilling techniques, seasoning secrets (including the use of aromatic woods), safety procedures, and, most importantly, 111 unequaled triple-tested recipes. Looking for the perfect burger for a backyard barbecue? It’s here, with advice on keeping the meat juicy and tasty. Need an elegant dish for a formal alfresco dinner? Put Cornish Hens with Ginger-Plum Glaze on the menu or impress your guests with amazingly simple Shrimp & Scallop Kabobs. And to make everything easier and healthier, every recipe includes preparation and cooking time, calories, and nutritional breakdown.

Bobby Flay’s Grill It! for $22.2o on Amazon.com. Fire up the best backyard bashes with 150 simple and delicious recipes from grilling guru Bobby Flay in his first-ever fully illustrated, full-color grilling book. Whether you’ve picked up corn at a local farmstand or chicken breasts at the supermarket, a fantastically flavorful, ridiculously simple grilled feast is right at your fingertips with Bobby Flay’s Grill It! Packed with the innovative marinades, sauces, vinaigrettes, and rubs that have helped make Bobby a celebrity chef and leading restaurateur, this beautiful cookbook will help you transform basic ingredients into grilled masterpieces year-round.

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Husky 45-Piece Stubby Combination Wrench and Socket Set

•    45-piece set provides a generous collection of compatible tools for use on the job or at home
•    Includes a ratcheting screwdriver that is able to index up to 180 degrees and locks into 9 different positions to help make the job easier
•    Ratcheting Screwdriver and Ratchet features a rubber grip handle for comfortable and non-slip grip
•    Set includes 1/4 in. and 3/8 in. Ratchet, Stubby Wrench, and Ratcheting Screwdriver, plus 12 SAE sockets and 13 Metric sockets
•    Additional pieces include 1/4 x 3/8 adaptor, 15 screwdriver bits and a screwdriver adaptor
•    The screwdriver’s ratcheting feature and stubby size help get into tight spots
•    Useful set for household repairs and auto work
•    Comes in a compact and handy carry case for easy portability and storage
•    Backed by Husky’s Forever Guarantee

Sold at Home Depot both online and in store for just $14.97. Works well in small spaces and fits easily in your hand. Compact enough to store in the car in case of a break down. Works well to put toys together.

Husky 6-Piece Precision Screwdriver Set

Features hardened- and tempered-steel blades that will hold up to repeated use and a durable aluminum handle in a gray finish. This set includes precision slotted 2mm, 2.4mm and 3mm screwdrivers and precision Phillips 2mm, 2.4mm and 3mm screwdrivers.

• Hardened- and tempered-steel blades hold up to repeated use
• Gray aluminum handle provides durability
• Includes precision slotted 2mm, 2.4mm and 3mm screwdrivers
• Includes precision Phillips 2mm, 2.4mm and 3mm screwdrivers

Sold at Home Depot for just $4.88 – Sale Price! Works well for repairs on small items such as eyeglasses, laptops, watches, cell phones, etc.

I was provided with both Huffy tool sets for review and inclusion in my Holiday Gift Guide.

I attended yesterday with my husband and daughter. The place was packed with people and exhibits. Although there wasn’t much for our daughter to do, many of the exhibitors were kid friendly. They had candy at their tables, allowed children to play games to win prizes, and included children in their conversations. There was a huge slide from Jumpy King that kept my daughter entertained for a while. She even asked to go back a few more times. A clown who made animal balloons walked through the crowd and Sammi was allowed to sit in the boats, feel the water in the spa’s, get free popcorn (a few times), and try out the various products there.

My husband and I had a few specific things in mind that we wanted to look for at the Florida’s Largest Home Show.

• Bathtubs and Shower Remodeling- Our favorite exhibitor was ReBath of Tampa Bay, who took the time to go over some suggestions that we hadn’t even though about.
• Artificial Lawn – We’re sick of seeing our beautiful lawn turn into weeds, paying for water to keep it growing and a lawn service to maintain it. We spoke with Michael Johnson of Sport Court, who designs and Forever Lawns. His company also designs putting greens. We looked at some of his completed work and again got some new ideas for our landscaping.
• Home Furnishings – There were lots of exhibitors who had home furnishings, but our hands down favorite was World of Decor. We just looked though!

We sat in on the second demonstration of the day with Brain Santos, The Wall Wizard, to learn about Faux Finish Tips.

We met up with local non-profits including Habitat For Humanity, Wheels for Success, Treats 4 Troops and Lyrics For Life. There’s something special about meeting the people who put their time and effort into these groups.

If you want to remodel your home, save money on energy, learn remodeling techniques, get new furniture, wall art or other home decor, and see what’s new in home products, visit the Home Show at the Tampa Convention Center. Tickets are available for sale at the Center. You can also visit the Florida’s Largest Home Show website for more information.

I received free tickets to the event from HarmonTampa Public Relations. All opinions are my own.

We hope to see and take part in the following at Florida’s Largest Home Show:

• A seminar with Brian Santos, “The Wall Wizard,” to learn about the right colors for our home.
• Mrs. Fix It demonstration about  household repair and maintenance.
• AlternaScapes artificial grass and synthetic grass exhibit
• 360-degree surveillance cameras the size of a pinhead that allows you to watch your property or children right from your computer
• The well known World of Decor Auction – selling one-of-a-kind furnishings, architectural elements, rugs, lighting & artwork
• Fun bathtub options for kids from American Standard

Hours are Friday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Sunday/Monday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.  The Tampa Convention Center is located at 333 S. Franklin Street, Tampa, FL  33602.

Admission – Adult admission is $8; seniors (55+) $7; and children under 12 are admitted free with a paid adult.  For more information call 813-677-6925, email turnerexpo@aol.com, visit the Florida’s Largest Home Show website, their Facebook page or follow HomeShowTampa on Twitter.

Information for this post provided by HarmonTampa Public Relations

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Information on the Carrier products that are available can help you make a decision in advance by comparing prices, energy savings, and details about each item. Do your comparisons online and then make a phone call for a representative to visit you. You’ll be prepared to ask the right questions before spending money on a large purchase.

This is a sponsored post. All opinions are my own.

The Video

Laundry Room Love, is on method’s Facebok page.

1. Watch it and click to get your own $2 method coupon.
2. Follow the directions (you can even print them out) and make your own video.
3. Submit it. Be one of the first 200 to submit and be featured in method’s own music video and get a free bottle of method.
4. Deadline is April 15th.

method Laundry Detergent

• Smarter– one 20 oz. bottle can tackle 50 loads of laundry with a quarter of the dose of leading brands
• Easier– the precision-dosing pump can be used with one hand and prevents over usage
• Greener – method’s laundry detergent is made with 95% natural and renewable ingredients in a recyclable bottle

Giveaway

Win one bottle of method Laundry Detergent

Rules

1. Contest starts now and ends April 19th midnight EST. EDIT Date has been changed to April 19th.
2. Open to adults 18 and over US only
3. One submission per household (not entry).
4. Winner will be chosen by Random.org.
5. Winner have 2 days to claim prize via email.
6. There are other giveaways for method Laundry Detergent throughout the Mom Spark network. If you are a duplicate winner from one of the other blogs, I will chose another winner. You are free to enter as many giveaways as you wish though!

How To Enter

For One Entry For Each Below: (please leave a separate comment for each entry)

1. Leave a comment about your method of doing laundry.
2. Tweet this exactly. You may tweet this daily: (leave a link to your tweet)

#Win method laundry detergent @ConnieFoggles and get a #coupon too! http://bit.ly/gBpXc9 PL RT

This giveaway was made possible be Mom Spark Media. I will be provided with a bottle of method laundry detergent. All opinions are my own.

Giveaway Ended

For spring the study focused on how, when and why they clean their homes as they head into spring with cleaning and de-cluttering on the brain. Here are some stats about mothers, daughters and cleaning:

• Most moms teach their daughters how to clean – 81%
• 94% are likely to still use the cleaning habits they first learned
• 50 % of all women still go to their mother first for cleaning advice

Cleaning becomes more important during these life events:

• Having children (81 percent of women ages 35-44)
• Buying a home (61 percent of women 25-34)
• Having children that are grown and moved out (52 percent of women 55-64)
• Getting engaged or married (36 percent of all women)
• Having a roommate (31 percent of women 18-24)

You can see the full study results at the Scrubbing Bubbles Facebook page under Survey Data.  Learn more about the Scrubbing Bubbles Dirty Work Panel of mom experts  @ClassyMommy, @ThredUp and @Donna_Erickson as well.

Scrubbing Bubbles Fresh Brush Starter Kit

The Starter Kit includes a handle, a storage hook, two Max refill pads and four Flushables pads. With the curved handle, you can easily fit under the rim. The brush has cleaner that is activated with water. Use for every day clean ups and store on the side of the toilet tank. When finished using, dispose of brush in toilet and flush. Has a citrus scent.

Scrubbing Bubbles Toilet Cleaning Gel

The box contains one disposable, easy-to-use dispenser, one gel holder with six gel discs. Helps prevent the lime scale build-up and toilet rings. Each disc lasts up to one week and eliminates odors as it cleans.

Giveaway

1 Scrubbing Bubbles Fresh Brush Starter Kit and 1 Toilet Cleaning Gel

Rules

1. Contest starts now and ends March 30th midnight EST.
2. Open to adults 18 and over from US
3. One submission per household (not entry).
4. Winner will be chosen by Random.org.
5. Winner have 2 days to claim prize via email.
6. Have fun and tell your friends.

How To Enter

For One Entry For Each Below: (please leave a separate comment for each entry)

1. Leave a comment about who taught you to clean.
2. Leave a comment on another blog post that isn’t a giveaway. Let me know which post.
3. Use the Facebook Share Button under this post. Leave a comment that you shared this post along with your FB ID.
4. Visit Brain Foggles on Facebook and like the page. Leave a comment on my page. Please leave me your Facebook ID.
5. Follow ConnieFoggles on Twitter. Please leave a comment that you did along with your Twitter ID.
6. Follow Scrubbing Bubbles on Twitter. Please leave a comment that you did along with your Twitter ID.
10. Tweet this exactly. You may tweet this daily: (leave a link to your tweet)

#Win @ScrubbingBubble products for spring cleaning @ConnieFoggles http://bit.ly/ez8VLe PL RT

I received 2 books and the Scrubbing Bubbles products mentioned in this post for this review. Information provided by Scrubbing Bubbles. All opinions are my own. I’m a proud member of the Scrubbing Bubble Circle of Influencers.

Giveaway Ended

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Pier 1 for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

Spring has sprung early at Pier 1 ! Their outdoor furniture is ready for sale and nothing says the weather is getting warmer than spending time outdoors. l love browsing through the store at their new arrivals to lose the cold weather doldrums.

To entertain outdoors, we do our shopping early. Cushions often need replacing and there’s nothing like something colorful and bright to create a new look – be it a beverage tub or place mats. I found both cushions and place mats on sale at Pier 1. Lots of the outdoor items are actually indoor/outdoor, like rugs, chairs and wall decor. And now they have outdoor Papasan chairs and cushions! I’ll have to make a stop there.

When I put together their red paisley counter table, some paisley bistro chairs with red scatter daisy paisley cushions, I begin to plan a small dinner party outside with close friends. That’s some of the best entertainment around!

When you sign up for the Pier 1 Outdoor newsletter you’ll get the information first about their First Day of Spring party for the weekend of March 18th – March 20th and you’ll be in the know about all the spring items they have to offer.

You can get another inside peek at Pier 1′s spring offerings by taking part in the Pier 1 Tweetups around the US, including Orlando, Dallas, Atlanta and New York City.