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Dreaming about my Earth Talon……

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Most folks that know me and have seen me work, KNOW I love my tools.  When I find the perfect tool that fits my hand, is the right weight and can allow me to make light of tedious tasks, I share the good find.  The Earth Talon  has been my best kept secret for a year now.  I know – that was selfish, but I had to be sure!!!  What is the Earth Talon you might ask???wpid-20140906_120114.jpg

It is a Gourmet Earth Mover, a shovel if you will.  I have made rocks run, cry and shoot sparks when graced by the touch of the Earth Talon. Seriously – I am a woman in the over fifty age group.  I know that I have slowed down a bit when it comes to eagerly and aggressively digging out shrubs, breaking roots or digging deeply to release huge rocks from the earth. I have  had several shovels break right where the handle meets the metal shank…but not with the Earth Talon.  TheEarth Talon is about 4lbs of sheer power at your fingertips.

While working at a site in the Virginia countryside, I had to quickly install fifty daylilly’s and other assorted plant material in poor rocky soil. I had two guys helping me dig the holes and I thought this was the perfect opportunity to put the Earth Talon  to the ultimate test.  Talk about making light work out of a task that I thought would take all day.  Two hours later, all holes were dug, plant material was installed, garden bed was mulched and I was watering them in!!! The Earth Talon makes the rocks under the soil hold on for dear life.  Even the large rocks and solid, dry soil were easy to flick out of my way….wow those sparks were flying!!!  wpid-20140906_120126.jpgI used the tip of the shovel head for pushing with impact where I wanted the holes and then proceeded to break up the soil easily, quickly and with minimal effort. I love the graceful, sexy and curvaceous shape of the shovel head.  The Earth Talon made working in challenging soil a dream!!!  The hardened tempered steel shovel head makes breaking roots a piece of cake. I also think that one of the best things this shovel has to offer is the wider step on’s at the top of the shovel head. When you have on work boots and you need to have that extra umph of impact, a broader place to put your foot comes in handy!!!

I cannot say enough about this shovel and I selfishly waited to share the wonderful ease of use and functionality it has.  A tool for anyone from homeowners, landscapers, beginners, seniors and everyone in between. The Earth Talon should also be considered a definite for Holiday gift giving for that Lady who loves to garden. I know I enjoy mine…now I am dreaming of the short-handled one for ultra light gardening for my birthday…..

Earth Talon…you should share the love!!!

(These are my opinions after using a sample shovel from the manufacturer, Earth Talon. This is a personal endorsement and I honestly believe that it is a great tool to have in your toolshed!)

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Gain flings – laundry the beautiful way!!

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“I am participating in a VIN campaign for P&G. I am receiving a fee for posting; however opinions expressed in this post are my own. I am in no way affiliated with P&G and do not earn a commission or a percent of sales.”
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The last thing most gardeners want to do is measure detergent and fabric softener to clean soiled clothing after playing in the garden. I have frequently thought there should be a way to feel confidant that my work clothes would be thoroughly cleaned – especially that ground in soil – without pre-spotting, deodorized and have a lasting fresh scent that lasts beyond laundry day. Procter & Gamble was listening and I am happy to say I love my Gain flings!

Gain in handThe benefits of Gain flings! – these little workhorses in a pre-measured packet – are threefold and simply amazing. I no longer worry about being extra careful when kneeling in the garden or wiping my muddy hands on my pants. Gain flings! offer a superior cleaning experience that allows me to garden freely and not worry about getting dirty. The power of OxiBoost, breaks down those deeply stained and soiled spots without leaving a trace of dirt.

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Gain flings! also offer the odor fighting power of Febreze. That lingering odor of the great outdoors that all gardeners know, does not resurface a day later like with other detergents. What a great thing to be known by the freshness of your clothing instead of a stale odor (even after repeated washing’s). The long lasting fragrance, 50% more than other brands brings added value to Gain flings!  Another great thing about Gain flings! – I do not have to worry about water temps or type of washing machine I have, it works in all types. As with all cleaning agents, Gain flings! should be kept up and away from areas where little children have access.

Desiring a beautiful and welcoming garden when I return home from the office, requires a little work. Gain flings! have reinvented the thought process of doing laundry and merely requires dropping in a Gain flings!packet, which requires very little work on my part. It is as simple as putting the clothes in the washing machine, dropping in a Gain flings! and knowing that at the end of the cycle, all will be cleaned, deodorized and have a long lasting fresh scent. I could not ask for a more efficient way to make doing my laundry a beautiful experience. Gain flings! are a dream come true!

As a member of The bLink Marketing Network, I participated in this sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Proctor & Gamble. The opinions and text are all mine.

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