Smart and Sexy Review & Giveaway

Hot for the Holidays
Have you ever felt more sexy or confident then when you were wearing something that fits you so perfectly that you feel like it’s a second skin?
Smart and Sexy has you covered. Not only do they have the most beautiful products, they also sell them cheap. They aren’t charging  you big bucks to feel as amazing as you can. As a mom, I love this. I can’t be spending too much on bra’s and panties.
Not only do they offer these amazing products cheap, they also give donations to people in need. They donated $200 to feeding America for Thanksgiving.
Adam wanted to get me some lingerie from Victoria’s Secret last year for Christmas. He looked at them {I’m serious here} and his mouth dropped when he seen the price. He was like “Why do they charge so much for something that has basically no material?” Good Question.
Don’t you just feel rockin’ when you are wearing something sexy? The choice of your Bra and Panties usually make or break the day for me. When I was younger, I would choose thongs, or g-strings- but as you grow older they become more and more uncomfortable. I would rather stick to a full sexy panty.
I was sent three items to review.

The first item is the bra.

It isn’t in their online store, but it does resemble this {one} in it’s design. It is an extreme push up bra. It doesn’t feel extremely padded though, and that’s what I love about it. It looks normal, and you can’t see the bulge that is usually seen when someone is wearing a push-up bra.

Believe me. I had a bad case of this in my high school junior year picture. Some people said they didn’t notice when I asked them, but I could definitely tell. You could see the point where the bra didn’t form fit my skin.
No worries with such a thing with this one. It’s like a mold to my body. Not tight, not loose, but just right. This is a type of bra that you want to keep for as long as possible. I actually think it’s better than most bra’s that I have purchased at Victoria’s Secret. This bra is amazing because of the stretch satin fabric. It makes it feel as if it moves with you. It doesn’t grind into my back. It has a double loop in the front that connects the cups together.
It has double straps that make you feel like maybe you aren’t wearing a bra. I’ve had so many bra’s falling off my shoulders because they wouldn’t adjust right. This bra adjusts anyway you need it too. It has 3 closures in the back, so you are getting the perfect fit.
Not only can this be used as an intimate wear to get your love life back in shape, it can also be used as an everyday wear bra. You can wear it anywhere, with no worries. And feel so AMAZING.
What can I tell you? I’m in love.
The second thing I was sent to review was the panties.
The panties weren’t online either- but they are most like these. I really liked these panties because they didn’t ride up, or bunch up. I usually wear low-rise jeans and they weren’t poking out of the top for the whole world to see. They have such a soft, stretchy feel that you don’t have to worry about anything feeling uncomfortable, or later wishing you hadn’t worn them.
They fit perfectly, matched the bra perfectly, and made me feel PERFECT. How can that be? It’s in the material {and the price}. The stretchy fabric lets you move as you please, while wearing anything you want over top of them.
The third item was this nightie.

I have always had a problem finding a good fitting lingerie. Most would swallow me whole in the cup sizes. Not this one. It fit so well that Adam was astonished when he seen it. He loved it.
It felt so great against my skin. I hate those ones that make you itch like crazy because of whatever lining they have. This one is soft and comfortable through and through.
You can find this {here} for only $20.
Smart and Sexy are also on
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Disclosure: I was not compensated for this review. All opinions are my own, and are completely honest. I did receive products in exchange for the honest review. I want to thank Smart and Sexy for sponsoring this on my blog
Now for the giveaway.
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Thanks, Jessica

Kidorable Review & Giveaway

About Kidorable:

The Kidorable Story

In 1997, Kidorable sprung from the minds, hearts and efficiency apartment of Liping and Jonathan Domsky. They proclaimed, "The world needs someone to create children's apparel and accessories that are both functional and fun. We can do that."
And so Kidorable was conceived. Starting with lions and cats and bears, oh my, manifested as umbrellas and hangers, Kidorable generated enough sales during its first year to break even and plant fruitful Kidorable seeds throughout the land. The following year sales grew ten fold. Every year since, give or take, a new style and/or product line debuted. And every year, the world joyfully embraced more Kidorable delights, give or take, than the year before.
Children, it turns out, absolutely and unconditionally love Kidorable (almost as much as their parents and other children-loving grown-ups do.)
Kidorable has the cutest items for kids. They carry so many different sets of items for both boys and girls.
Raincoats, Umbrellas, Rain boots, Bath Towels.. All these things are needed, but who said they couldn’t contain creativeness? That’s exactly what Kidorable has done. They have made necessity items fun for kids.
Believe me, it was easier to get him into this jacket, then having to wrestle with him to get any other jacket on him. He loved it. He thought he was Mr. Cool.
He is in Preschool, and when I took him in to drop him off- all the kids went crazy. They loved Aidan’s jacket and boots, (and so did the teachers). They thought that they were the cutest items on the planet..
AND- they were right…
Look at Aidan in his Dinosaur Jacket & Boots- aren’t they awesome? He thought so!



Doesn’t he just look so darn cute? He was so excited to get this. When I opened it, his eyes lit up and a smile jumped on his face. =)
The raincoats are made a size bigger. This is a plus though. As parents, we know how fast kids grow out of clothing. When your buying something this adorable, you want to get as much usage out of it as you can.
The boots I order 2 times too big for him, so that he could slip his foot inside the boot without having to take off his shoes. I didn’t think him staring at his dinosaur boots at school all day would be a great idea. =) It was an awesome experience to see him so happy over something as simple as a jacket and boots.
I thought it was awesome that it also came with a matching dinosaur  hanger. These hangers are sturdy and so beautifully made..top quality and are so durable.

& look at all the stuff you can buy that goes with it..
The Umbrella

The Backpack

The Knit Mittens

Knit Hat

Scarf

& Towel

Awesome, huh?
Kidorable is giving one lucky Made.By.Jess Reader a chance to win an umbrella of their choice.. A $13.50 value.


Disclosure: All opinions in this post are my own, and not influenced in any way. I promised to write an honest review in exchange for products.
I want to thank Kidorable for sponsoring this on my blog..
-Jessica

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UgleePen Review & Giveaway (closed)

I admit it. I’ve fallen in love. I have always loved to write, for as long as I can remember anyway. I enjoy writing. Each mind-flow has to be handwritten though. Working directly on a computer doesn’t inspire me, I have to feel the pen in my hand to get my brain flowing creatively. I’ve had so many cramps and pains from using uncomfortable pens. This wasn’t my choice, I just could never find a pen that told the truth. All these pens were saying that they were comfortable and glides just oh-so smoothly across the pen. Oh, were they ever so wrong.
The Ugleepen had me from hello. I’m not even sure why it’s called the Ugleepen, I think it’s design looks awesome. I love everything about it. How the gripper feels so jelly-like, like it’s just molded to fit your hand. When your writing the pen leans the way you hold it, it makes sacrifices for YOU. Not you for it.
I want to personally thank Dr. James Lee for this innovative discovery. I’m sorry that he had to be in discomfort to find the calling of this pen, but I’m grateful he did.
It feels so amazing to actually put the fun back into writing. Before this pen, I had to time writing by the hand cramps. I could tough it out for awhile, but then my hand would be consumed with pain.
The best thing about the Ugleepen is how it remains comfortable, no matter which position you hold your pen.
The ink just seems to flow so freely. No more skips and having to trace over something again- wasting time and possible train of thought. That’s one of the reasons I don’t use gel pens. I can’t stand for a pen to miss half the word they are supposed to write.
Gel pens may come in some awesome colors, but I won’t even use them to decorate because of that eerie scratching thing they do to the paper. It freaks me out, and sends chills up my spine.

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That’s the reason that this pen is so awesome to me. It is so smooth on the paper, no scratchy sounds, comfort, choices of color, and a very awesome unique design that will soon be EVERYWHERE. This trend will be one that lasts lifetimes. I wouldn’t mind paying $20 for 3 pens, because they last forever it seems. I received 3, and am still on the first one (and you don’t even want to know how much I’ve already written with it) =) And then you can buy refills for really cheap.

Everything I begin to sign something or write something, automatically, I reach for the Ugleepen. Even at the bank when I was drawing money out, the bank teller tried to hand me one of theirs, and I was like “Care if I use my own?” I can’t help it. Once I found this pen, I was stricken. =)
I hate those pens that make you look unprofessional because after the third page of written notes, your hand starts to hate you and your handwriting starts looking like maybe a third grader started taking notes for you. With the Ugleepen you get the same handwriting whether it’s the first page or the twentieth. It never gets tiring, because of it’s lightweight design.
If you have questions about the Ugleepen you can find the FAQ’s {here}
If you have questions about Dr. Lee you can find them {here}
Pretty soon one of you lucky Made.By.Jess readers will be experiencing this for yourself. You’ll get a chance to win a set of 3 Ugleepens valued at $20.
Disclosure: I was not compensated for this review. All opinions are my own and completely honest. I did promise to write an honest review in exchange for products.
I want to thank Ugleepen, and it’s maker Dr. James Lee for sponsoring this giveaway on my blog.
-Jessica
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Wat-aah Back To School Challenge

 

I done a review for Wat-ahh last year. It was the big 10oz. bottles. When I seen that they came out with the smaller lunchbox size bottles, I was all over it. Not only did my kids love this water, but so did I. It has added nutrients, packaging is colorful, and is pure. If you wish your kids would drink more water, or are trying to put more calcium in their bodies Wat-ahh is what your looking for. It is kid-inspired and mom-created, so you know your getting something awesome.
It amazes me how many drinks and junk food have so many additives. These same additives are probably going to be linked to something dangerous health wise down the road. There are so many preservatives added these days, it’s crazy.





 When I was doing a review for EasyEarth, and while reading their blog I read this “Study results released today by the Environmental Working Group (EWG) report that hexavalent chromium, the cancer-causing chemical made famous by the film “Erin Brockovich,” has been detected in the tap water of 31 of the 35 U.S. cities tested.”
How scary is that? We’ve all been told that our drinking water is safe. You should look at the list of cities tested, Louisville was one, and it’s an hour away from me. My drinking water is probably way worse than theirs.
So more and more people are switching to bottled water or buying filters for their taps.
Wat-ahh did attract my kids attention. They liked the smaller ones better than the bigger ones. They could hold them better, and they could fit in their bags.
I would say that this water is as much a kid attraction as soda. When kids see the different colored labels, somehow they seem to think they all taste different. They are all just plain water. They do have added nutrients (I’ve listed below.)
Pros

• Can replace electrolytes without the calories of sports drinks
• Contains no sugar or artificial flavors or colors
• Packaged in BPA-free bottles
• Fun graphics may encourage kids to drink more water

Cons

• Bottle is recyclable, but not reusable.

• Wat-Aah! Body is plain, purified water
• Wat-Aah! Brain contains added electrolytes
• Wat-Aah! Energy contains added electrolytes and oxygen
• Wat-Aah! Bones contains added calcium

Wat-ahh is just a better alternative than juice and soda that are filled with sugars and corn syrups. Too much sugar can lead to diabetes. They follow in your footsteps, so grab some Wat-ahh for yourself.
-Jessica
You can find Wat-ahh online:
http://drinkwataah.com/
http://www.facebook.com/wataah
http://twitter.com//WATAAH

Product Review/Giveaway- KAMsnaps

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As a crafter, I hated sewing velcro on every single thing I wanted to attach together. I mean, yes- it IS durable and DOES hold it together, but wouldn’t it be much easier if you could use SNAPS? The velcro doesn’t last for very long, maybe 6m-1 year at the most. Hairs and fibers get stuck in the velcro.
When you’re a crafter, and your making products you want to sell- you wouldn’t want them to have something to suggest inadequacy on your part. You’re only going to want the best, whether it be the fabric- or it’s closure.
So would that be KAMSNAPS?
Most definitely.
When using KAMSNAPS, you get the snaps and the presser (& tools to fix your presser).

• A set of Pliers for plastic snaps. Set comes with pliers, small screw driver, awl (the pokey thing), 4 cap dies (the 3 black things) to fit a variety of plastic snap sizes, including size 14, 16, 20, and star, and 2 top metal rods
• Size 20 snap sets. You can order 2 sets of 100 each (200 sets total) for 25% off regular price if you order them with your pliers. I got the lime green snaps.
• Free shipping over $28.

By the time I got the KAMSnaps, my son and daughter were already in pull ups, so I just decided to Make a bunch of make-up bags and such with these snaps as holders.
You can see the color chart below..


A close up of the snap


How they go together,,

At first- I kept squeezing the pliers too hard on the snaps and it was bending the prongs. I had to use just enough strength to put it through, but yet not enough to damage the snap. I like these. I definitely loved using these as closures for whatever I am making at the time. They bring out the cuteness in a fabric. You can use same color, or contrasting color snaps to get a different effect.
I have since used KamSnaps for many different projects, and think that most crafters will switch once they hear about these. They are plastic, about the size of a dime, and very easy to use. It beats having to sew velcro on to make something stay shut.
Would I recommend these to you?
Yes, I would.
KAMsnaps.com also offers:

• Discounts on bulk orders.
• Fast, free shipping on most US orders of at least $28 and most Canada orders of at least $35.
• Price matching guarantee – see the same item for less elsewhere? Let us know and we’ll match it.
• Referral special – we'll send you 200 free snaps as our way of thanking you for telling your friends about us.
• Reward Points program – automatically receive a $5 gift certificate for every $100 you spend.
• Monthly sales and specials.
• Giveaways because who doesn’t love free stuff?

You can even get a chance to win it for yourself…
Win it!: KAMsnaps has graciously offered a $20 credit to KAMsnaps.com to one of my readers!
This is my own opinion of the product. I was not compensated in any way. I agreed to do this review in exchange for products, and I would like to thank the company for giving me the chance to work with them.

-Jessica

Bodycology Review

I received Coconut-Lime Body Cream from Bodycology last year. I couldn't write the review then, because my power surged and killed my laptop. So here I have for you the review I couldn't write.



Coconut Lime Body Cream

Uplifting

The sweet scent of coconut mingles with refreshing lime to help relieve stress and tension – like a tropical island getaway.

For Daily Rejuvenation: Smooth over skin, giving special care to dry or rough areas such as hands, elbows, knees and heels – for softening that feels like blissful indulgence.

Beneficial Ingredients:

Moisturizing Aloe Vera, Shea Butter and Nourishing Vitamins E & C.

Bodycology is awesome. How awesome? VERY.

The lotion I received made me feel like a pampered queen, and guess what? The products are cheap! So for a mom, this is amazing. Very good quality for a cheap price.

It smelled AWESOME. I had never experienced the smell of Coconut-lime before, until Bodycology. I didn't know what to expect, but after smelling it- I fell in love- DEEP DEEP LOVE.

It was thick, but not greasy. Smell-good but not overpowering. The added Aloe Vera, Shea Butter, and Vitamins made my skin feel so silky and soft.

I have a skin disease called Keratosis pilaris (KP, also follicular keratosis).. It makes my skin kind of look like chicken skin..



Mine isn't this bad. I searched this on the net, and found this pic. But it's caused by jeans or clothes rubbing off hair follicles. I was told to use A LOT of body cream. I couldn't find any body cream that wasn't oily and greasy until Bodycology. I had tried many different creams in ranges of prices, and still Bodycology is my absolute favorite. It sinks in, doesn't stay on top of your skin, and the moisture STAYS in, and lasts all day. Most other creams I tried, I'd have to wait what seemed like a lifetime for it to dry before I could put my clothes on- because my clothes would STICK to me. How can you pass on something that feels so good, smells so good, and doesn't cost you an arm and a leg? I can't. Being a mom means being beautiful on a budget. I can't go out and spend hundreds on a beauty product when I have kids to take care of.

Bodycology products smell and feel just like Bath & Body Works, but isn't as high priced. I think it's an amazing deal. Would I recommend this to you? Most definitely.

On top of that. They offer a variety of other things. You could get anti-bacterial scrubbing soap..



Foaming hand-soap



They now have a thick body wash..



They also have much more. Like Perfume, Body mist, hand and body lotion, and AMAZING gift sets.

You find Bodycology online

Their website.

You can 'like' them on Facebook

& follow them on twitter

I was not compensated for this review. I reviewed products and gave my honest opinion of this product. I want to thank Bodycology for the chance to work with them and their amazing products.

Jess