Shiny

by Christine - From Dates to Diapers on November 6, 2009

They’re red.

They’re shiny.

Watching the clothes spin ’round and ’round in them is mesmerizing.

My husband thinks I’m strange.,

But my children share my fascination.

In fact, I wish my husband was captivated by them, as we are. Then perhaps he, too, would throw in a load of clothes every once in a while and watch them spin, as we do.

Frigidaire Affinity Washer/Dryer


This is the first time I’ve ever had a front load washer and dryer. It’s also the first time I’ve ever had a high efficiency washer, saving water and energy. I will never own anything different. Love them!

With seven wash cycles on the washer, the clothes for our busy – and quite dirty – family of eight always come clean (with the help of our favorite cleaning products, of course) in the Frigidaire Affinity Washer. The Whitest Whites cycle and Deep Clean Sanitize cycle covers the whole gamut. And, if that wasn’t enough, the delay wash setting comes in quite handy…. I can throw dirty clothes in the washer before a weekend trip and they can be freshly cleaned just as we return!

Ooh, and did I mention my kids like to help do laundry now? Score!

Now if only I can find a shiny, red machine to fold and put all the clean clothes away…
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I received the Frigidaire Affinity Washer and Dryer, as well as the entire line of Frigidaire Gallery appliances, due to my involvement in the Frigidaire Test Drive. You can read more about the program in the following posts:

:: I’m on the Super Influencer Team
:: My appliances are on their way!
:: Out with the old…
:: Dish Duty
:: An Extra Hour

What are your secrets for getting your kids (or husband) to help with the laundry?

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An Extra Hour

by Christine - From Dates to Diapers on October 29, 2009

ipledgeThis Sunday we turn our clocks back an hour. That means we actually gain an extra hour! How are you going to spend that hour?

Instead of trying to get caught up on work or the laundry {sigh}, consider pledging to spend that hour as special time with your children. When you pledge, Frigidaire will donate $11 to Save the Children’s U.S. Programs AND you will be entered for a chance to win a new Frigidaire Professional double wall oven!

Now, I don’t have that double oven, but I did receive the freestanding range from Frigidaire, due to my participation as a member of the Influencer Team with Mom Central. I have not been disappointed and I’m certain you will be thrilled if you were to win!

Can I tell you about why I am happy with my range? I knew you wouldn’t mind.

  • The stovetop has a continuous grate, making it easy to place my griddle in the very middle, as well as leaving me room to cook on all of the remaining 4 burners.
  • The oven has a pizza and a chicken nuggets setting for perfectly baked food with just a touch of a button.
  • For busy moms like me, who rarely clean the oven, there are two different cleaning setting – Power Plus Clean and Rapid Clean – which means no messy cleaning solutions or scrubbing.
  • And, I can’t forget about mentioning the auto shut-off feature… No need for this foretful mama to worry, because after 6 hours the oven will turn off automatically. I’m not very good about remembering to shut off my iron, either.

All this oven and stove talk, gets me thinking that perhaps my kiddos and I will plan to make some sweet treats on Sunday with our extra hour. Hmmmm….

So, what special activity can you plan, for you and your little ones, for this Sunday?

I received the freestanding range, as well as the entire line of Frigidaire Gallery appliances, due to my involvement in the Frigidaire Test Drive. You can read more about the program in the following posts:

:: I’m on the Super Influencer Team
:: My appliances are on their way!
:: Out with the old…
:: Dish Duty

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Dish Duty

by Christine - From Dates to Diapers on October 5, 2009


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As I mentioned in my video, these are some of the features that impress me most about the Frigidaire Gallery Dishwasher ::

  • It’s the Quietest Dishwasher in its Class – A quiet performance every time. Quiet is perfect for a household with babies who still nap.
  • Our SpaceWise™ Organization system features adjustable racks and the Largest Silverware Basket so there’s a place for virtually anything. “Virtually anything” can literally mean dishes that a family of eight use in an entire day!
  • There’s room for over 180 items in our multi- compartment silverware basket. That’s a big deal!
  • DishSense™ Technology – Sensors select the cycle for you based on your cleaning needs. Need I say more?
  • Multiple Cycle Options – Features easy-to-use cleaning cycle options including Top Rack, Rinse Only and Heavy Wash. Heavy wash, every time. Heck, I have no time to wash my dishes *before* they go in the dishwasher. Do you?
  • Adjustable Upper Dish Rack – Flexible racking system lets you adjust the to rack to fit taller items. Taller items like popcorn bowls and blenders fit nicely.
  • Stay-Put Door – The door stays put at whatever angle you open it. No more bumps on baby’s head from the dishwasher!

I received the dishwasher, as well as the entire line of Frigidaire Gallery appliances, due to my involvement in the Frigidaire Test Drive. You can read more about the program in the following posts:

:: I’m on the Super Influencer Team
:: My appliances are on their way!
:: Out with the old…

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Out with the old…

by Christine - From Dates to Diapers on August 4, 2009

… and in with the new!

Today, as part of the Frigidaire Test Drive Team, I finally received the last of our new Frigidaire appliances – the dishwasher!

We’ve had our new refrigerator, washer and dryer, microwave and range for some time now. In fact, they were all delivered and installed the day I rushed Ethan to the hospital after his seizure/fainting episode. Some good friends came to the rescue and not only watched my kiddos that afternoon, but also oversaw the whole process with Airport Appliance. Al and Mindy even cleaned the filth out from under each of our old appliances, before the new ones were placed in their new homes.

under fridge under range

I am loving my new appliances, especially my bright and shiny washer and dryer! Trust me, they feel the love… with constant attention, adoring fans, and even the twins spending time with them, our washer and dryer are feeling right at home, no doubt.

Frigidaire Washer and Dryer

Now, of course, the other newbies are getting plenty of attention, too. Many a guest has taken an extra moment to look over these fancy schmancies. Personally, I think they look quite nice in my kitchen!

range refrigerator dishwasher

Thanks again to Frigidaire for allowing me to give these babies a test run!

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SQUEEEEE

June 3, 2009

Tweet Look at what I found in my mailbox today… I am drooling over this brochure they sent me, and can still hardly believe that I am going to receive each of the new appliances in the Premier and Affinity collections! As I mentioned before, I am most looking forward to the beautiful washer and [...]

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More Time

May 8, 2009

Tweet I was trying to figure out, as we near Mother’s Day, what one thing would make my life as a mom easier and I concluded that it had to be more time. How many of you can agree? With more time I could play and laugh with my kiddos more, I could enjoy all [...]

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