Let Kids Be Kids – Mess And All #FreeToBe
This post is a sponsored post written on behalf of myself for all free & clear and Linqia. All thoughts are 100% my own.
This week Josh is on Spring Break. We just moved, we just got a dog, we just got a cat and basically, this year, I really didn’t have the energy to pack up and travel. So it’s been a stay-cation Spring Break for us. In my head I had plans for going to the zoo (which we did manage to get done!), hiking, trips to the parks, going geocaching and so on. But obviously the weather has had other plans for us. It’s rained EVERYDAY! And the forecast is saying rain everyday for the rest of the week.
But a little rain never hurt anyone! Right? And mud? Josh and Lincoln seem to laugh in mud’s face!
There are two things that make this little dog’s heart pitter patter more than anything else in the world. The first is playing ball. We are still working on the whole bringing it back thing (and dropping it!), but man, as soon as you throw it he flies through anything in his way to get to it! Mud goes flying, grass gets kicked up, and yes, he’s even been known to run into people (or dogs) who get in his way. He obviously has his eye on that ball and nothing else!
His butt goes in the air and his tail starts wagging. He loves it. There is only one other thing that makes him happier.
His boy.
Now I admit, when Josh came out in his new (white) t-shirt to wear today I was a tad nervous. But it’s a cool shirt! It’s new! Of course he wanted to wear it! What’s the point of having shirts if Mom just tells him he can’t wear them right?
And I’m going to admit that when Josh laid down in his (white) shirt on the (very) muddy ground, the Mom in me wanted to be like ooooohh! Quick! Get up!
It’s muddy! You will ruin your shirt! Grass + mud = laundry nightmare!
I’m glad I didn’t say anything though. Instead, I got to witness a boy and his dog. Best friends. Playing, talking and loving each other.
And I would have missed capturing some pretty awesome moments!
Because seriously…..who says no to this?
Yes he got a little muddy. (Or a lot muddy!)
But isn’t that what kids (and pups) are supposed to do! And messes, mud, and grass stains are all why I have all free & clear on hand! It’s super tough on those messes and super soft on skin. Sensitive skin is in good hands with all free & clear!
I personally use their whole line of products!
And we have been super happy with them! They have laundry boosters, laundry detergent, fabric softener and dryer sheets. It’s safe for he washing machines, safe for sensitive skin and is awesome for getting out stains! Which means kids are free to be kids! I don’t have to try to choose between tough on stains and sensitive on skin anymore!
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I have two little boys and they know how to get filthy, too! I have been using All for years.
A boy and his dog, that’s PURE LOVE right there! And keeping tracking of those messes is definitely a challenge!
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Springtime is the worst for my kids and stains. They are so happy to be playing outside after the winter they roll around in the mud, grass and mulch. I can tell how much they enjoyed themselves by how dirty their clothes are! Getting those stains out is quite the job.
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We only use All free and clear laundry soap. My son and both have a lot of allergies and we have no issues with All. I need to pick up some of the dryer sheets.
A white sweatshirt-what was I thinking? I bought one of my kids a new hoodies, and allowed it to be white. It lasted one day. Ugh! I need to pick up some All and lift the stains!
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Oh no! I’m so sorry to hear about the poor weather. It sounds like you all had a wonderful spring break regardless. I try to allow my kids to get messy, but it can be scary! All sounds like it will bring me the security I need.
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My daughter swears by the All Free and Clear line. She uses their laundry products almost exclusively.
How awesome! All looks great for stains! Your pup is absolutely adorable! Looks like they had a ball.
What sweet and special photos! I have a difficult time allowing my children to fully play and get messy, but we are regular All users and it always gets those tough stains out.
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Kiddo is one girl who likes to dig in the dirt. Always. Even when its raining or snowing. If there is a patch of dirt, she will play in it. Forget the grass. For that reason we have always had designated outside clothes. That way, if a stain does set and I cant get it out, no harm.
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You just have to let the messes be when a boy and his dog are having that much fun together! Looks like ALL did a great job of tackling the mess!
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Your pictures made me smile this morning, there is nothing like a boy and his dog. Let kids be kids, I totally agree!
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With 3 boys I can definitely relate! Those before and after pics really sell it!
I should have used All when my daughter when she was in sports. Grass stains were so tough to get rid of!
Your new dog is adorable! It looks like your son is having an amazing time!
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I really need a great detergent to catch the stains I don’t see. Those are the most annoying.
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We’ve been using All for years! I love to hear how you let your kids just be themselves, even if it means getting messy. The messes just mean more memories 🙂
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I love your photos. Its important to let kids be messy. They are going to be messy anyway, no matter how hard you try to prevent it. All is a great product.
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Such great pictures! I’m a fan of letting kids be kids even if that means lots of dirt 🙂
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I have only boys in my home, so I need to get stains and messes out of clothes all the time. I can definitely relate.
We began using All Free and Clear when we had our oldest son. I have used it for both boys and I love it for the whole family. It’s great for stains and it doesn’t irritate anyone’s skin!
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I used to worry so much about how my kids clothes looked. But I realized I was holding them back from being kids! Great reminder to invest in good detergent
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I was 38 when I had my son, so I was really set in my ways. I was use to a neat, orderly, clean house, laundry always done, etc. So it was a bit of a change for me when he came along. He is 12 now and I’ve totally relaxed… I want him to be a kid. I want to enjoy him. There will be plenty of time to have a clean, neat house again one day when he moves out. Thank goodness for products like All Free & Clear, though! 🙂
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looks like they were having a blast!!! cute photos.
I use the All products too! Love the pics, cute dog!
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All Free and Clear is a great product to use! Some of our family members have super sensitive skin (me included), so this is a great laundry option for us.