This post was sponsored by P&G as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central. I received complimentary products to facilitate my review.

School starts back up in two weeks, it feels like summers get shorter and shorter each year. The first few weeks are the hardest getting everyone back on track. The early mornings are going to be interesting this year with my son leaving for school an hour earlier than in years past. That means I’m going to need to be on the ball with breakfast and once everyone leaves, I’ll keep at it with clean up. Luckily our Costco membership will always reward us when it comes to deals and products essential for the daily routine sold in bulk.

As much as I love easy on-the- go breakfasts like toaster pastries and muffins, the kids often request a bit more. Eggs, bacon, and pancakes are their absolute favorites and that always requires a little bit more work. With two or three pans dirtied each morning, Dawn Platinum Advanced Power dishwashing liquid and Cascade Complete Action Pacs come to my rescue.

Growing up, my mom always loved to hand wash the dishes before placing them in the dishwasher. Actually, she still does it at home and even when she comes to dinner at our house. That’s where Dawn Platinum Advanced Power dishwashing liquid comes in. A few drops on the sponge and the rest is easy.

This is great for quick clean up and when you want to get your kids in on the action. Dawn Platinum Advanced Power dishwashing liquid cuts through the toughest, stickiest, breakfast there are. No need to fill a sink full of caked on dishes and let them soak, this works fast on the spot. Easy peasey!

My husband’s motto has always been, “why hand wash when you have a dishwasher?” He was raised to clear the plate and let the machine do the rest. I believe in that method too. Cascade Complete Action Pacs are easy to pop into the detergent container and let the dishwasher work it’s magic. No liquid spilling or wasting.

When in doubt, use both. Our griddle takes a beating some mornings, and even an egg or some pancakes are tough to clean up, even with a vegetable oil primer. That’s when we soak and scrub the griddle with Dawn Platinum Advanced Power dishwashing liquid and then have a back-up plan with Cascade Complete Action Pacs. Using both assures we’ll have dinner ready to prep at the end of the day.

Simple products that are easy to use make the whole day run smoothly. Easy enough that the kids won’t complain when it’s chore time, they can help out quickly and easily at meal time. It truly is the little things that add up so families don’t have extra work, back to school is going to be a breeze thanks to Costco and P&G Household Needs products!

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