Tide To-Go Is Amazing

Kate became obsessed with the Tide To-Go pens when she was pregnant and made sure I had multiple ones on hand myself. Today’s tip is a true story about how I saved one of my best friend’s pants from total ruin by her adorable 2 year old’s blackberry stained hands. Seriously, go out and buy one, how did we exist for centuries without them.

Last Summer, I went to Provence on vacation with two other families. Beyond the actual travel, it was delightful to be in France with my friends and our kids. We went sight seeing in the morning and then as the kids napped in the afternoon, we’d lounge by the pool. Ah, Provence.

SO, one morning, we’re browsing through the open air market in Aix en Provence (or wait, was it St. Remy?). Not important. My friend, Wren bought some delicious blackberries and naturally her 2-year old daughter wanted some. She obliged and then was distracted by the bustle of the market UNTIL her daughted came over to clean her hands on Wren’s WHITE jeans. Ay! Disaster. We’re miles from home.

Immediately, I check to see if I have my Tide To-Go pen on me and voila, I do. I go to work on her. At first the stain seems to be just partially  going away and I apologize for not being able to eradicate it. BUT, then like 30 minutes later, Wren realizes that the stain was gone. Even I was surprised. Seriously, don’t leave home without this little guy. It’s a life saver or at the very least a white jeans savior.

Classics, Organic Structures, and Smart Structure (ladies) are the most likely to keep this little guy on hand but if you buy enough of them, even Organic and Smart Freedoms and Funs just might have one on hand in a pinch. Oh and my only complaint is that they do seem to dry out after a while.