My Dishwasher is Ruining My Dishes!!

Ok, so the dishwasher is over 12 years old, but I am still very disappointed in it!

About eight months ago, I switched from powdered detergent to the Sam's Club version of the Cascade Action Pacs. They seemed to work really well at first. Especially when I felt adventurous and used two pacs-- one in the Main Wash compartment AND one in the Pre Wash compartment. (Believe me, I did research to see if it was ok to use two. I like to "follow the rules." I could not find anything definitive so only did it when I was in a risk-taking mood.)

About three months ago, I switched to the Cascade brand action pacs. Well in the last two months, I have noticed that horrible white film on my dishes, especially the coffee mugs and glasses.

Do you think Sam's Club brand is better than Cascade or is this just a coincidence? Also, at first I was not putting additional rinse aid in, but since this happened I put tons in and maybe that is making it worse?

Does anyone have any suggestions for me? This is really getting on my nerves!

New Blog Name? Need Advice!

I have had this blog for awhile now although it has been severely neglected recently. Until now, I have mainly focused on highlighting the awesome products and deals in my Avon store.

After attending EVO '10 Conference in June, I have been thinking a lot about my blog. The running theme of the conference was centered around being authentic. Ideas kept popping in my head about what I am good at and what I could write about.

Then it hit me, I can write about how I am domestically challenged, and about how the only domestic thing about me is that I live in a house! I have a sign when you enter my home, that says "Welcome to my LOOSE interpretation of clean." That about says it all.

I am lazy, yet never bored. My days go by fast and I wonder "what in the heck did I do today?" As I said in my header, when I shop, my favorite words to look for are "fully cooked", "dishwasher safe", and "3% Spandex". If there is an easier way to do things, I am all for it.

So I am excited to mix in posts about my real life and how I have learned to do it the easy way (as well as a little Avon mixed in).

Here is where I need advice! Do I change the name of the blog or just leave it as Awesome Avon? If I change the name will people who follow me have to re-follow me?