Juggling a new baby is hard. When she’s awake during the day, she is pretty much in my arms. I am feeding her, or rocking her to sleep, or changing her, or bathing her, or dressing her, or soothing her… well, you get the idea. So the moment those eyelids droop, I am already planning in my head what I am going to get done in the time she is asleep.
I can empty the dishwasher. Throw a load of laundry in. Brush Dexter, the hairiest cat in the universe. No, no, no… I need to throw the laundry in first, then the dishes, then brush the cat, then a quick vacuum of the living room floor. Ooooh maybe I’ll get a shower in today!
By the time I’ve done the careful dance of gently setting her into her co-sleeper, I’ve gotten it all mapped out, and I’m on a mission.
If it is a day that I’ve really got it together, I can actually sit down and relax when I’m done.
I like those days.
I like them a lot.
So much so, that I am all about anything that can help me get my mad-dash cleaning done faster.
When BlogHer and Bounce asked me to try the Bounce Dryer Bar, I agreed immediately for a couple reasons. One, we are regular users of Bounce and love the products. Two, it is ridiculously easy. I just stick it and forget it? Sign me up.
After using the product for a week, I have to say, I’m impressed. That’s right, eleven loads of laundry later, and I am loving the Bounce Dryer Bar. I like that I’m not throwing away a sheet for each load of laundry. I like that it is incredibly easy and lasts about three months. I like that it is unscented and our clothes still come out soft. Bounce also helps control static and repel pet hair.
Oh, and one more thing, you aren’t supposed to use fabric softener on baby Tate’s clothes. What do I do now? The bar is stuck inside my dryer! Easy! You can pop the dryer bar out for any load that you don’t want fabric softener and pop it right back in.
How awesome is that?
Want to know what else is awesome? BlogHer and Bounce are giving away a $50 Visa gift card and a Bounce Dryer Bar to one So Wonderful, So Marvelous reader! Tell me, what would you do with just a few extra moments in your day?
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118 comments:
Fun! A nap or watching reality tv!
i have this thing, but haven't used it yet. totally great giveaway-i know what i'd do with extra time. watch that netflix movie so i can send it back and get a new one!
I think I would read a good book!
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I luuuurve my Bounce dryer bar! I just bought my 2nd Free & Clear one, actually. My only complaint is that I can't find the 'Free' ones everywhere, just the scent-y ones.
I would take time to read a good book and take a bath!
littlegray88 at yahoo dot com
I love the dyer bar! best thing ever, I am always forgetting a dryer sheet. I would totally read a trashy magazine with a few extra minutes!
I would soak in a hot bubble bath!
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Hmm a few free minutes...I'd probably sit and watch something mindless. And eat ice cream.
https://twitter.com/#!/snoopymeg/status/133983951332184065
I would definately schedule a massage or possibly some shopping time or a pedicure...ohhh the possibilities are endless!
more sleep! lol
Scrapbooking all the way!!!!
thanks also for a chance to win!
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Any extra time I have I enter sweepstakes and giveaways!! chefl@swbell.net
I would love to soak in the tub and catch up on my magazine reading!
Noelle_1978 at hotmail.com
I would read a good book, get a bath, scrapbook... just have some much needed "ME" time!!
I tweeted about this giveaway!
I would probably take time to just relax away from everything. I don't do that enough!
I'd sit down more often with my magazines & read an article or two!
I tweeted! http://twitter.com/#!/amweeks/status/134099017851355137
I would read more fiction. And maybe play with my kitten more so she would get tired and not be crazy insane all the time!
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I would use those extra moment in my day to take the kids out for a bike ride....they love spending time outside.
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Just tweeted about this giveaway.
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A few extra moments? Ahhh, that would be so nice. Was just sitting her wishing for a few. I'd definitely get some reading in! I've been trying to read this book - and it's good! - but just haven't had the time.
Tweeted :)
https://twitter.com/#!/NormalMomAlly/status/134290063214391296
Oh, I would much rather read a good book than do laundry!
I would sew, sew, sew!
I would spend more time relaxing!
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ugh i wish i had a few extra moments! I would just lay down and watch tv!
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I would take a power nap. amypugmire@live.com
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I have a newborn so I would love a nap!
ykatrina at hotmail dot com
i would take a nap
karinaroselee at gmail dot com
I would take a long nap.
MCantu1019 at aol dot com
I would take those few extra moments and play with my little one longer! Thank you!
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Tweeted! :D
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I would take the time to do something relaxing like take a bubble bath!Thanks for this splendid giveaway
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I would have some other cleaning project to do. Never run out of those for sure.
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Tweeted too
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I would get to spend some me time on myself
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https://twitter.com/#!/bdiane34/status/135465130350743552
I would read and listen to music
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I would have time to read leisurely :)
deeg131 at gmail dot com
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Take a nap or organize my uber messy desk! Hmmmm. I think I'll do the first!
Jamie savvyhousewife@yahoo dot com
I would love to watch some tv.
I would read a book.
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i would sleep more! scg00387 at yahoo dot com
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Sleep!
Be lazy and nap!
I love these dryer bars!
I'd enjoy a cup of coffee and a good read. Probably doing yoga.
tcarolinep at gmail dot com
http://twitter.com/#!/tcarolinep/status/136344823518081024
I would just sit and relax and stare into space! YAY!
Relax and find a few more coupons for shopping.
I tweeted: https://twitter.com/#!/Allhoneyhere/status/136573315480436737
Is it bad to say that I would sleep more? I love sleep!
I'd read a book!
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I would bake some cookies!
adrianecoros(at)gmail(dot)com
If I had an extra few minutes... hmmmmm....
Yup, I've got it!!! I would take a shower that was long enough for me to actually shave!!! Yup, I put it right there in black & white on the internet!!!
I would probably sleep if I had such extra moments in my day!
Maybe take a quick nap.
https://twitter.com/#!/cjwallace43/status/137267892164104192
Definitely catch up on my reading
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I TEND TO SPEND IT DOING MUCH NEEDED CLEANING AROUND THE HOUSE =(
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I would read a book
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I would relax and watch a movie.
I'd watch trashy tv. :)
if I wasn't doing laundry and had more time, I would be catch up on my reading and daily celeb gossip! I like trashy stuff it makes my boring life sound great.
imnotarunner at gmail dot com
I would sit down and put my feet up - and maybe read a book:)
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Oh my...to have a few extra moments...well...since I work all day and leave before my kiddos wake up...then return in time to pick them up, do dinner, homework, baths and bed...I would take those moments to just stare at them...hold them...enjoy them. :)
Thanks for the chance to win!
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I would get more reading done.
With a few extra moments per day, I'd be able to knit, knit, knit!
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take a long hot bath!
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http://twitter.com/#!/HappyTina0115/status/140654902027358208
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Tweeted
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Catch up on my reading, spend some much needed time with the fella, some pampering perhaps.. or just a nap. I could settle for a nap.
lalizabk at gmail dot com
I would probably bake something.
I would put my feet up and rest a little bit!
I have one of these in my dryer - BUT empty....needs a refill. So I would be very happy to refill that baby! Thanks!
Sheila
With a few extra moments in a day, I would read. I love to read, and just don't get as much of a chance to do it with work and 2 young kids at home.
nbalogh522 at gmail dot com
https://twitter.com/#!/maybaby522/status/141672783292792833
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I will get a cup of coffee and read a book.
i would read more often! my reading time has taken a serious downturn :(
browse thru a few cookbooks
karenmed409 at comcast dot net
I read.
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Probably love on my little one. I miss her so much when I am at work.
I would spend more time with my daughter
I would use it to organize my coupons
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sleep!! :)
i'd enjoy an extra cup of coffee
nannypanpan at gmail.com
If I have a few extra moments, I will walk my dog to the park my son went with us couples times before as he loves to go out there so he can meet some doggie friends.
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If I had a few extra moments, I would curl up with a good book and read.
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I would sleep later and spend more time playing with the kids.
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I would just enjoy a quite afternoon of reading or flipping thru all the holiday catalogs I have piled up around here! LOL
Angie
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I tweeted here: https://twitter.com/#!/FotoMacro/status/144092938065031168
Angie
14earth at gmail dot com
I'd read a book.
Thanks for the contest.
https://twitter.com/#!/slehan/status/144146763543101441
With a few extra moments in my day I would go for a walk a long the river. sweepmorey at gmail dot com
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I would watch a video.
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