Crafty Me.. What I’ve Been Workin’ on.

It has been a long week for me. I have been writing reviews and giveaways and promoting them. I haven’t had much time to just post something non- review related.
Although I will be having some awesome reviews and giveaways this week..
Ok- back to the Craft subject.
I’ve been working on a lot of crochet stuff. I don’t get very much time to sew, because my kids are always all over the sewing machine.
I wanted to show you what I DID get done..
These are some crochet carry-all bags. You could keep make-up or whatever in them.

Here are some stencil fun with fabric paint. I received these stencils from Plaid this week and was trying them out. Pretty cool stuff =)



Here are some cell phone cases or they could be used for coupons.

Here are some crochet bookmarks I’ve been making:

Here is a scarf I made..

Here are some pictures of my craft space… You don’t even want to see inside my closets..

I’ll post some tutorials here soon, I have just been so swamped after not having a computer for so long..
Thanks for stopping by. Link up what you made.. or what you want to make. Or post it in the comments.
-Jessica

Everest Nutrition Krill Oil Review

Heart disease runs in my family. My grandma on my dads side as well as like 3 of my aunts and uncles have had heart surgery. I am only 22, but I know this is probably going to pop up in my future.
I try to take a stand against it now. I heard about  Everest Nutrition Krill Oil  online. I thought- If this is really 48x more antioxidant and has more Omega-3s than fish oil, I want to try it.
I received 2 bottles of the 90 day supply. You can take 2 capsules a day, or you can take 4. It’s all depending on what you want to do. I started out with 2 and then worked my way up to 4 a day. I like the krill oil pills. It DOES make me feel better, and it doesn’t have a nasty back-taste type thing. Where you feel all weird and bloaty and then can taste a fish smell in your mouth. Gross. This doesn’t have that. The pills are easy to swallow. I took 2 at a time. They didn’t get stuck, and they seemed to dissolve pretty quickly.
Would I recommend krill oil to you?
Yes! I would. As well as anyone in your house over 6. Kids over 6 can take these, so it would be an added plus to their multivitamin or gummy vite or whatever they take.
They contain 300mg Omega-3 fatty acids, EPA and DHA that are shown to be brain boosters.
If you are wondering what krill oil is, and how it can benefit you, I’ve clipped some stuff from their website to tell you how important krill oil can be to your health. It is shown to be better than fish oil.
Krill Oil is the oil harvested from Antarctic krill, a shrimp like crustacean that lives below the ocean. Scientists and doctors have discovered that ingesting this oil can have amazing affects on your body including a stronger heart, pain-free joints, a better mood, lower cholesterol, easier menstruation and overall better health.
Today, Omega 3 fatty acids are the most talked about supplement our body needs for optimal health and what many of us don't realize is that a lot of our aches pains and health issues are related to one thing … the shortage of Omega 3s in our daily diets.
Research proves that krill oil contains more Omega 3s and more antioxidant power than the highest grade fish oil -- In fact, Everest Nutrition Krill Oil offers 54x more antioxidant power than fish oil!
Everest Nutrition Krill Oil can:

1. Improve your cardiovascular health
2. Regulate blood pressure
3. Balance your cholesterol levels
4. Maintain healthy blood sugar levels
5. Strengthen joints and bones
6. Relieve pain
7. Improve your memory
8. Give your skin that healthy youthful glow
9. And much more!

And the best thing is that you get a 90-day supply money back guarantee. So if you DON’T see the results you want, they WILL give you your money back. They want you to be as satisfied with their product as they are.
Everest Nutrition also offers medicine for weight loss and prostate health.
You can order Everest Krill Oil by calling 1-877-217-0458 or you can order via website at Everest Nutrition Krill Oil.
Disclosure: I was in no way compensated for this review. I promised to write an honest review in exchange for product. I would like to thank Everest for allowing me the pleasure of working with them.
-Jessica

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

Etsy- Irresistible*

When I browse through Etsy stores, I drool. I do. Something that is handmade is so much more alluring than a store bought item. When you get the packages, they are usually packaged uniquely and contain some form of a handwritten note of thanks.

I love this. That’s why I want to introduce you. If you have never been on Etsy or have and haven’t browsed around much..

I ask you to do so. It is so fun to look at what other people can do. It is so beautiful and you see their personal touches in their work.

This might be because I am a crafter myself, but whether you are or not, you’ll still be amazed.Christmas is near, and I love introducing people to new shops.

I’m going to show you some random things that makes my mind tingle..

Ring Ring Ring has a beautiful ear cuff I have my eye on.

tdgURBANdesigns 

has an awesome coffee table.

This is supposed to be a baby changing table armoire but I would so use it as a bookshelf. It is the design of usacreations

RingRingRing has also created a very awesome necklace that I love♥

Right now you can get Five fabric headbands from Lilly Pulitzer in a

grab bag @ looking for lilly. $25

You should see the whole list of crocheted jewelry pieces, they are all so beautifully designed. I love to wear them all.. =)

here are a couple I like..

Watchmeworld has a crocheted sterling silver wire bracelet 

3DivasStudio has a crocheted Bohemian bracelet that I think is so beautiful.

Look @ these..you can buy 6 right now for $15 at EventOutlet. Can I say amazing Christmas gift?

You know I ‘m a sucker for green, so here are a few of those..

ALittleDot has this necklace for sale.

ALittleDot has Handmade and Vintage Inspired Minimal Jewelry.

These cat eye earrings are made by 5andUnder, who also specialize in handmade jewelry.

Green charm necklace from

JamJewels1.

Lime Green, Purple and Black Skull Heart zippered pouch from MsChrista who makes Accessories, hair flowers, bags, pouches

This is amazing. & it comes from lauratrevey

Makeup Brush Roll, Large- Pink and Green Paisley by PinkGlitterBoutique

Reindeer Hoop by merriweathercouncil

MagicalOddities is such an amazing shop..

Look @ this.. I ♥it.

Switch it from the green

pattysheppardart has a very pretty ceramic bowl

My mother-in-law would kill for this. She is such a zebra freak. This one came from louannies

CustomWoodConcepts has an awesome ribbon rack organizer

144 Piece Wonderful Word Beads from UrbanHomesteaders

I love this shirt by ArtbyLaurieCrain

Amber and Toasty Cream Yarn Bowl by

 

MorninGloriPottery

Thanks for visiting

 

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-Jessica

GemGini Giveaway

The Gemgini Giveaway

If your like me, I hang my jewelry up. I don’t like the necklaces becoming entwined and taking me forever to peel them apart. I am a very impatient person, and this is a hassle. The Gemgini is a uniquely displayed organizer, because you can make it more convenient. You can hang it anywhere. You can put it on the back of your medicine cabinet, cabinet door, in a closet, or wardrobe. You can hang it on walls, in your locker (at work or school), in your dorm room. Space isn’t an issue with Gemgini. You just place it wherever you wish, and it stays. It holds everything; rings, necklaces, bracelets, and earrings. You don’t have to worry about the tangles and mismatched jewelry.  
 GemGini is an ultra slim new jewelry organizer with built-in super strong magnets that can cling to the inside door of medicine cabinets. You can apply your makeup and jewelry at the same site. Remove your makeup and jewelry at night. Save time getting ready for school or work. Get rid of the stress and make it easy to get dressed! Stay organized! It can be attached to any metal door, lockers, dorms etc. and also can be attached adhesively to walls, closets, etc. anywhere space is tight. It is ideal for working women and school girls.


Gemgini is proud to announce that the Gemgini is now being sold at Bed, Bath & Beyond. They are just now taking on the product. It is on their website and will be in 25 stores as a "test" next week. 


Disclosure: I was in no way compensated for this review. Gemgini offered to sponsor a review on my blog to one of my readers, in exchange for an honest review.


So if you would like to win this- enter by Rafflecopter. Good Luck.
-Jess

Eartheasy Giveaway

Eartheasy is hands-down the best eco-business I’ve seen online.
They help you to maintain an earth friendly lifestyle, and  if you haven’t started being as green as you would like, this could help you make the transition.
There are so many products that can help you clean your water, reduce energy, and use recycled products, so you are helping NOT hurting our precious planet. Anybody with enough sense knows that we’ve hurt our planet so much that there isn’t a way to recover it. Global Warming, Toxins in the air, and now according to eartheasy blog there are cancer causing chemicals are now found in 31 U.S. cities. You can read the article (Here). Here is an insert from the article..(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.)
Do you feel safe drinking tap water now? I don’t. I haven’t in awhile. Everytime I make a glass of tap water, I can taste and smell the chlorine. They are probably trying to kill the germs or whatever, but it’s not working.
Does this study surprise me? No. I have thought about this for awhile and I think that Corporate America is slowly killing us. Look at all the junk food that’s in the market. We should be producing and trading or selling fruits and vegetables locally. I know that not every fruit is going to be able to be grown local- climates and environment issues, but try your best. Try buying gallons of spring water to keep in your refrigerator to use in kool-aide, tea, juice, coffee..
drinking ANY kind of tap water seems weird now. How did we get like this? Somehow I think it’s because some people are thinking about dollar signs more that they are looking at the health of their citizens.
They want to cut costs and they end up doing it in a wrong way and putting people in harm. PEOPLE should always come first. Their health should always be on the mind when it comes to Businesses.
That’s why I love Eartheasy so much. This company is trying to help you- They are trying to show you products that you will use on a daily basis and be happy about it. Every product is worth some thought of investing into. You won’t be sorry. This isn’t just an impulse buy. These are things that can make you a greener American, but also  help you health wise in the long run.
How awesome is that?
So- Eartheasy wants to share their story with you. They want you to be able to have some of their products.
They are giving my readers a chance to WIN 2 of their products:
Recycled Gift Wrap:Lovingly packaged by adults with developmental challenges

 

The colors in this are so beautiful. They symbolize peace and harmony as well as joy. I love looking at this paper. This would be a paper I would wince at when it was getting shredded to pieces on Christmas morning.
Environment information on reverse side, as well as lines you can use to cut straight lines. You get two 24” x 36” sheets with this giveaway. The paper has vegetable-based ink, and is made in the U.S.A
and a 3-in-1 eco lunchbox kit

Packing up your kids lunch? Why not do it in style? This kit contains 3 items: A sandwich box and 2 side dishes. They understand that most kids are weird about their food touching. These eco-boxes are not only earth friendly, but most kids would love them. They won’t grow out of them quickly, these you can reuse and reuse and reuse some more. It isn’t a lunchbox that they are going to love for a year and then want another. These are nifty and awesome. You aren’t using sandwich bags, and you aren’t using plastic that may in some form contain BPA.
Awesome, huh? You may want to pick one up for your husband or friends also, because once they see these- they WILL try and swipe them. They appeal to men because of the stainless steel look, and they appeal to friends-because, well- who would WANT to use plastic bags or tubberware that never comes clean? Not me. & definitely not anyone else I know.
 

• 2-layer stainless steel food container with upstairs inner box. Dishwasher safe. No plastic. Closures are kid-tested and will not snap little fingers.
• When closed, the lunchbox measures 4 inches wide, 5 1/2 inches long and 2 3/4 inches high. The bottom layer is 1 inch deep and fits a whole sandwich on sliced bread. The top layer is 1 1/2 inches deep and fits cut fruit, dry snacks, pasta or salad.
• The small inner box, which contains 1/2 cup of wet foods, is good for applesauce, cut fruit and salads, but its pressure fitting stainless steel lid is not 100% leak-proof because no plastic is used. Made in India.
• Independently lab tested as lead-free, food-safe, series 205 stainless steel.

So good luck..
-Jess