Boogie Board LCD Tablet Review & Giveaway

About: The Improv Electronics 8.5" Boogie Board Writing Tablet is a pressure-sensitive LCD writing tablet that you can use for composing quick notes. It comes with a stainless steel stylus for creating your input and it also has a quick erase button to instantly reset everything you have written. Its casing and LCD is made from durable plastic material so it is safe to use even for kids. You can utilize this writing tablet for home, office or school activity and you will never need a paper or pencil again.

The original Boogie Board tablet that started a revolution. Ultra light (4 oz.) and thin (1/8″). One just isn’t enough. Get one for on the go, in the office and multiple places around the house. Almost anywhere you’d keep memo pads, sticky notes or scrap paper.

My Review

Say bye-bye to paper with the LCD Boogie Board Tablet from Improv Electronics. It comes in  8 different colors. Black, White, Red, Yellow, Green, Pink, Cyan, Silver, and Gold. It is very lightweight weighing only 4 ounces, and very thin at 1/8”.

The Boogie Board makes writing and drawing fun. I received the original 8.5” Black Boogie Board. It comes with a stainless steel stylus pen, a screen cleaner, and instructions.

Although it comes with a stylus, you can use any non-marking, non-scratching instrument to write on it. You can even use the tip of your finger or your fingernail to create or write. The harder you push down on it, the stronger the lines are. Just apply pressure and ta-dah, your creation is in front of you.

The Boogie Board doesn’t require complicated software, and nothing to install. Just pull it out of the package and get to writing or drawing.

I like this product though. Even though it doesn’t have an attached stylus, I will just have to make me a cute little carrying case with a pen pouch at the front. They do sell cases, I just think it would be awesome to have one I made. I have been trying to teach the kids to write and count, and the Boogie Board is perfect for that.

I can write it lightly and have them trace it. Erase it, and go again. It is amazing for saving paper, and is fun for the kids. They get into learning more when they get to use the Boogie Board.

Adisyn is my little artist. She LOVES drawing. So much in fact, that now I have to repaint her bedroom door. She snuck into my “office” and got the fabric paints and permanent markers one day when I was washing dishes. So needless to say, I have her masterpiece all over the door.

This helps her with writing, and keeps her from writing all over everything else. I can just sit her down with the ewriter and let her draw her heart out. It makes my heart swell when she comes up to me with it and says “I made this for you mommy”. She just nods her head and smiles at me real big. =) Gotta love her creativity.

Aidan likes it also. He is more into trucks then drawing, but when he seen this he went crazy. I actually had to stop them from quarreling over it. I had to make them take turns.

The only thing I dislike about the Boogie Board is that the stylus isn’t attached. With kids who love to steal my pens and run off, I lose pens A LOT. Although it isn’t expensive to replace, it would just be the hassle of replacing it. I wish it had at least some sort of slot to stick the pen. The screen doesn’t light up, so in a lower light setting it might be hard to see.

The stylus is VERY awesome. It seems like it would be expensive because it is so accurate at writing, but it isn’t. I was astonished at how well the Boogie Board grasps each pen stroke. It feels just like writing on a piece on paper.

This isn’t like an Ipad or other active “tablet”. It is just a fun item to use when taking notes, making lists, or in my case- teaching my kids how to write.

I love how the battery is for life. You can use this 500,000 times. Can you do this with a notepad, sticky pad, or sketchpad? Sure can’t. If you had the New Ewriter, you can save your designs. Unfortunately on the original you can’t. It’s good for writing tasks and lists and taking them with you. It’s small enough to fit in a purse, yet big enough to not get lost.

Other Items they carry

They have made other products after the original. They now have a Tablet for binders. This is the same size as the original, but clips into 2, 3, and 4 ring binders. This would be perfect for a teacher, a coach, or a college student. Take notes or write down reminders, keeping them organized in a fun way. This only comes in black.

Now they have a 10.5 ewriter, so you have more room to write or draw. You can now create more with more space.  This is great for college students or artists. More room to doodle, or solve that complicated Math task. This also has the Stylus clip on the top. Only comes in black.

 

They also have the more advanced RIP tablet. It is more expensive, but allows you to do more things. You can save your work on this one, and upload it to your computer for later. I love this one. I could seriously benefit from it. As much as I write, I would save TONS of paper by being able to upload my work from the tablet to pc. You can even share your notes.. *Free Ground Shipping

Disclosure: This isn’t a sponsored post, I wasn’t compensated. All opinions in this post are my own. I did receive products in exchange for an honest review. This however didn’t influence my opinion. Your opinion may vary from mine.

I want to thank Improv Electronics for working with Made.By.Jess

This is part of my #BdayBonanza Event because it could certainly keep mom more organized when figuring out party details. Or it could keep your child a happy munchkin when receiving this. =)

Come back for the Giveaway.♥

-Jessica

BodyGlove.com Review

Adam and I are waiting for our taxes to come. We filed last Thursday and they told us it should come within 7-14 days. The first thing I am doing is getting a car, the second is saving money for a vacation.
Since we have had kids, we haven’t had an entire weekend to ourselves. We need this time as a couple to experience some FUN. We spend all our days working and taking care of the kids. So, needless to say, there isn’t much time for excitement on a daily basis.
I have never been to Florida, and am checking that out. I think it would be fun to spend a weekend (or 4 day weekend) without the kids in the Sunny fun of Florida. I have been looking online at all the fun things we can do.
I would really love how to waterski, surfing, or go deep sea diving. Getting into a wetsuit sounds weird to me though. BodyGlove has some pretty awesome ones. I have never even thought about wearing one before, but what the heck- Maybe wetsuits will be sexy on us!

I am also checking out the swim suits, just in case. If you're not a water athlete, you will definitely find footwear, sunglasses, Coverups, Towels, and clothing.

BodyGlove has a huge array of items that are just for fun in the sun. Around since 1953, Body Glove has been putting forth gear designed by a family who loves and understands watersports.  Bob and Bill Meistrell started the company over fifty years ago and today it's still selling premiere suits and apparel for professionals, amateurs and general beach goers.
-Jessica

Able Recognition Trophies

About: Able Trophies is a North American leader in giftware and Corporate Awards. They have been established for 30 years, and have some of the most gorgeous award designs I’ve seen out there. They provide a huge array of different awards at many different prices to fit your budget whether big or small.

The Crystal Awards and Glass Awards have become a popular choice for corporate recognition awards as well as employee awards because they offer unmatched elegance, beauty, and recognition.

Who wouldn’t want to be recognized with one of these beauties? I certainly wouldn’t turn it down.

Being rewarded for a job well done is an awesome feeling. If you have employees or helpers that you would like to recognize for a great job, over achieving their goals, kindness, or making the most sales Crystal Awards is the way to do it. There are so many different options to choose from that you’ll be in awe before you leave the page. You might just want to pick one up for your own office. =) They offer a wide range of services and information. This includes engraving and graphics, production time, delivery, and a quality statement.

They also have some pretty awesome Glass awards, in whatever your looking for. Whether your price shoots low, or you can afford the more expensive ones. They have 4 easy ways to order your awards. You can order on the phone, off the website, via email, or you can print and direct mail it to them.

They also offer tons of other products including gifts. So if you are already there checking out the awards, you should drop by the gift section and see their figurines, vases, and serving platter. Nothing less than the best from Able.

This year start new by giving your trusted, hard working employees a big thanks. Let them know that they are depended on and that they do an awesome job. It will not only make them keep up the great work, but will make other’s want to work just as hard so that they can have the chance to be recognized as well.

-Jessica

Snuggletime Petjamas and Snugglebags Review #BdayBonanza

 

 

About: SnuggleTime is a newly created, woman-owned business offering the newest accessories designed specifically for plush pillow toys and other stuffed animals.

Kid’s everywhere have gone crazy for Pet Pillows. No wonder they have though, they come in so many different adorable, cute and cuddly characters. These PetPillows automatically become children’s best friends. They pack them everywhere, they take them with them to bed, and they show them off. The Petjama’s and Snugglebags are accessories for the PetPillows. Making a cute thing even cuter.

A Mom made business, they know how kid’s pack their “best friends” or “babies” around with them EVERYWHERE. But they also know how many germs can be attracted to the pillow by the dragging and playing kids do, so they invented these cute little accessories. Now your kids can pack them around anywhere and you don’t have to worry about it when they lay their heads on them at night. =)

I really love the new Disney Line, that has Lightening McQueen and Tow Mater as well as Mini and Mickey, Tigger and Pooh. I also think Adisyn would LOVE the Dora.

Adisyn LOVES stuffed animals. She has a fit if Aidan touches her “babies” stuffed animals, even if she isn’t playing with it at the moment. Adisyn was super excited to see these two amazing accessories.

These are perfect for a night at grandma’s house, a night in with friends, or just pretend play. We were sent two items to review, Petjamas and Snugglebags by Snuggletime.

The Petjama’s

Adisyn has the ladybug petpillow but she put in the bathtub with her and it is being washed, so we used it on the Zoobie Pet that she got for her Birthday. It was a little big, but it still worked. I think she loved it♥. She was putting every stuff animal she could find inside it and “laying them down for a nap”. It was so adorable to see her so happy.

The Petjamas are like pajama’s for your pillowpet. They slip on the petpillows with ease, with no struggling to get it in and out. Fits perfectly. It’s like a pillowcase, but is velveteen. It has built in handles for your child to pack it around. It also has pockets so your kids can put their “belongings” in. The pockets are deep enough so that your kid doesn’t have to worry about anything falling out. The fabric is super soft yet very durable, so you don’t have to worry about it ripping. It has velcro inside the lining so it “closes” around the Pet like clothes.

The petjama’s come in 3 different lines- Fluffy, Knobby, and Quilty. They are all the same price-$9.99. If the petjamas get dirty just toss it in the washing machine with like colors in cold water on the gentle cycle. Dry them on the tumble/gentle cycle in low heat. Do not Iron or bleach.

 

SnuggleBags

The Snugglebags are both a slipcover and a sleeping bag for your child’s plush pet. These are perfect for a sleepover or playing pretend with friends for your little one. They are made of 100% polyester fiber batting and the bag is 100% water-resistant. They clean up easy, just wipe off with a damp wash cloth. They feel exactly like a real sleeping bag. They last longer than normal blankets because they are easy to clean. If it needs more than a wipe down, just toss it in the wash. You can wash it on the gentle cycle in cold water with like colors and hang dry. Do not iron, bleach, or dry in the dryer. They are reversible, so you are actually getting more than 1. If your child has more than 1 Petpillow, it can be used to color coordinate both.

I love how it comes with a little sleeping bag cover. So adorable, and a nice way to store it if they aren’t  using it. They have 2 colors (with another color inside) They have blue/orange and pink/purple. They sell for $12.99

These were the perfect gift for my daughter for her birthday. She LOVED them, and has spent many hours playing with her “babies” and having “naptime” with them.

Recommended for ages 3 and up, both Petjamas and Snugglebags are available online in the SnuggleTime store at http://www.snuggletimetoys.com

Disclosure: This isn’t a sponsored post, all opinions in this post are my own. I did receive products to in exchange for an honest review. Receiving items doesn’t influence opinions, they are all honest.

I want to thank Snuggletime for working with Made.By.Jess on Adisyn’s Birthday Bonanza

-Jessica

Fuller Brush Co. Premium Floor Care Review & Giveaway #Bday Bonanza

The Fuller Brush Company- Headquartered in Kansas, The Fuller Brush Company has been a part of keeping North American homes clean for generations. With our status as an American cultural niche, the Fuller Brush follows three simple rules: “Make it work. Make it last. Guarantee it no matter what".
The Fuller Brush Company knows and understands know how much a home investment can be and take pride in knowing they are providing you with ways to protect and preserve it.

The Fuller Brush Co. sent me a full-size bottle of their Original Premium Floor Care product to review. It is a 20 fl. oz. plastic flip top squeeze bottle. This floor care is safe to use on no-wax vinyl, laminate, tile, marble, linoleum, slate, and sealed wood.
It is a plastic flip-top squeeze bottle. You simply squeeze a small amount on the floor and then clean with a damp mop. I loved it. It has a nice clean smell that isn’t overpowering, but yet you can smell throughout your house. It easily comes out of the bottle, doesn’t dribble and doesn’t fly out leaving you with HUGE amounts. Comes out just right to get the amount you need.
The reason I loved this so much is because I hated bringing out the mop and bucket every time a mess needed cleaning. My kids are always spilling stuff on the floor, so mopping ALL the time was difficult when I had a huge bucket with Cleaning solution in it. This floor care doesn’t require a bucket. All you have to do is squeeze it on and mop it. Now I can mop more than once a day and it’s easy.
It worked very nicely. I didn’t have to re-mop it. There wasn’t a greasy feel to the floor afterwards. There was just plain clean floor. I love this product. And the best thing about it is, it’s cheap. It’s only 4.79 and seems like it lasts forever. I have been mopping MORE now that I have it and still have half a bottle left..
My daughter’s Birthday Party is in a couple of weeks and I KNOW I am going to need this. Cake, Ice cream, and little kids, yay! Now it will not be such a hassle trying to get all that stickiness OUT.
Win ONE for yourself.
The Fuller Brush company WANTS you to see the visible results. So..
WIN IT.
You can also find Fuller Brush Co. on twitter: @FullerBrushCo
On facebook:  http://www.facebook.com/FullerBrushCo
and Fuller Brush Co on Google+
-Jessica


This will be part of My Bday Bonanza, so come back the 3rd for the giveaway

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From Our Hearts to Yours Valentine's Hop #VdayGiveaway

 Welcome to From Our Hearts To Yours hosted by Life With Two Boys, With Our Best, and Mama-Nibbles. There are over 100 bloggers participating in this hop, and each blogger has their own prize package of at least $25 worth of Valentine-related items! So after you have entered my giveaway, I encourage you to hop along and see what the other bloggers are giving away too!

For this Valentine's, I want nothing more than to get a babysitter and relax. I haven't had much quality time with him since we have had kids. SO the perfect evening for us would be preparing a meal together and watching some Movies. With young kids around all the time, we never get to just sit and concentrate on a movie.. So, Cook'n Recipe Organizer, I, and Adam are going to figure out an awesome meal with a yummy dessert..
and DVO would also like YOU to have a great Valentine's with your sweetie, as well as a better year altogether. When you have less meal planning, less time making grocery lists, less time searching for recipes, you have more time for yourself, your family, and your loved one. =)

Made.By.Jess is giving away the Cook'n Recipe Organizer AND a personalized poem from the Poem Lady

Read my full review of Cook'n  HERE and My Post about the Poem Lady HERE


What is Cook’n?
"Cook'n is an amazing tool for moms and their families. With Cook'n you can enter & organize all of your personal recipes, create meal plans, make shopping lists, print family cookbooks, analyze nutrition, easily scale recipes, and more. With the newest version, you can search for and find the best recipes on the internet using the Cook'n Recipe Browser.  When you find one you like, simply click CAPTURE and it will automatically import it into Cook'n in seconds.  The software is helping families stay organized, save money, eat healthier, and enjoy more home-cooked meals."

What the Cook’n Recipe Organizer Can Do For You

• Find the Best Recipes on the Internet
• Capture and Save Internet Recipes
• Enter Your Own Personal Recipes
• Sync Recipes with iPhone, iPad, & Android
• Print a Family Cookbook
• Analyze Nutritional Values
• Make Menus, Shopping Lists & More!
• Get Free Cookbook with Purchase

I want to thank DVO for working with Made.By.Jess.

~~~WIN IT~~~ Prize:

• One winner will receive their own Cook’n Version 10 Software!  {$99.95}  Available for PC and Mac

If you need a personalized poem for any of the special occasions in your life, contact me using the poem lady custom poem form below.

Sample of her work:

A Poem for Blake

I recall this Valentine’s Day how we first met

It was a day I for one will never forget

With my mom at a table, you walked right on passed

It was California Adventure and you winked at me fast

Being the shy one, for me it was hard

So my mom wrote my number on her business card

When we are together, time just flies by

I am always smiling and it’s no wonder why

I love the time we spend at the beach,

That the shooting range is always in reach,

I love the Blue Bayou and Mr. Stocks as you know,

The Summit House and all the places we go

Catalina Island via helicopter ride

I couldn’t make the boat no matter how I tried

But one of my fondest memories still

Was a romantic night that was truly a thrill

The rooftop at Disneyland for the fireworks show

I fall more in love each place that we go

After being together for one and a half years

I love you so much it can bring me to tears

Each time that we kiss I get butterflies

When you make me laugh I get tears in my eyes

You know all of me, even what goes on inside

Yet when you touch my hand it’s like a roller coaster ride

Each day that passes, more memories we make

And I treasure each moment I share with you Blake

I am so happy you are spending this time with your Panda

I love you completely, your sweetheart, Amanda

Connect with Jill, The Poem Lady 
Twitter: @jillthepoemlady
Blog: http://askjillthepoemlady.wordpress.com
Website: http:/www.thepoemlady.com

Open  Worldwide. 
Thanks, Jess

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Shielo Hair Products Review #Natural #Organic

 

 

About Shielo:  Shielo Hair Care and Technology was first created in 2001 in New York City.  When stylists had the need for more voluminous styles, while including the effort to enhance and fortify hair care products with volumizing and color protecting elements.  In 2007 Shielo became available in their clients homes and was first sold online.  Towards the end of the 2008, the Color Protect line was launched which today remains a product winner in many categories for color protection and shine.

Shielo strives to create products with integrity and preserve the enviornment.  All Shielo products are cruelty free and use post-consumer recycled and recyclable packaging.

The Antioxidant Leave-in Protectant

This antioxidant rich leave in protectant is designed to fortify every strand of hair, creating texture, as well as protect your color-treated hair from the elements. Our unique protective complex with pro-vitamins, proteins andamino acids infuse hair with vitamins while providing UV protection. For deeper natural and color-treated hair color. Excellent in eliminating frizz and protecting hair from styling tools.

My Review

I love straightening my hair. I love the way it makes my hair so sleek and shiny, but it the damage can be EXTREME- It can burn or singe your locks.  If you want to protect your hair and keep it from looking damaged, dried out, or burned- you need to have a really good product to protect you.

I seriously think the Shielo Antioxidant Leave-in Protectant is the answer. Why? Because it is designed with antioxidants that fortify your hair. UV Protectants and natural antioxidants from White Tea enhance color protection. This keeps the sun from bleaching your hair or lightening it too much, and damaging it. It keeps you hair smooth and shiny while protecting your hair from the heat of styling tools, whether it be blow dryer, curling iron, or straightener. The shea butter adds a protective barrier to seal the hair shaft, keeping moisture in and damage out.

Mist into towel-dried hair, and comb from root to end. I also sprayed it on my hair when it wasn’t all the way dry and then blow-dried it. It left me with AMAZING hair. The organic extracts in this leave-in are unbelievable. It keeps my hair smooth all day. Even if it does start frizzing because of heat in the summer (when summer comes), you can spray this in your hair many times during the day.

I love that I spray this in and style later, and it makes my hair EXTREMELY more manageable than if I hadn’t used it. Last year you couldn’t catch me straightening my hair (maybe 2 times ALL YEAR.)   I didn’t want it damaged because when I cut my hair, I donate it to the Locks of Love. I didn’t want to give them anything but the best. So I stop styling my  hair with heat, and stopped dying it. I had tried different protectants but all I got was oily hair. So the best thing for me was to just stop using heat.

(Damaged Hair)

I also use this as a detangler, although I don’t get many now that my hair is shorter, but god how I wish I had heard of this when I had super long hair and kids. I don’t even WANT to mention how many tangles I got because I was constantly throwing my hair in a messy bun to keep the kid’s from pulling it.

 

Since this New Years, I have been styling with a blow dryer here and there, a straightener just about every other day, and a curling iron weekly. I love that I can just re-spray this in and re-straighten it. Or Spray it in before blow-drying and then again before straightening or curling.

My hair felt nothing but clean, fresh, and invigorating when using Shielo. I have NEVER have a hair product work so well for me. I love how STRONG it is as a protectant but yet LIGHT on your hair. Leaving me with flowing hair that I love, without the oiliness of other protectants.

I love that it is only $19.99. This is an amazing product and getting it for that cheap is awesome. Or you can buy 3 for $48.00.. Very awesome deal. If you buy them separately, you’ll be paying $60. You should definitely take advantage of the sale.

 

The Root Lifting Flexible Design Hair Spray

Volumizing hair spray designed for enhancing lift and structure. It has a weightless design, which is used for for creating flexible voluminous styles. Provides soft to medium hold.

Key Ingredients

• Strong keratin and wheat amino acids to boost hair from the root.

• Soy Protein provides structure for thin or weak hair.

• Hyaluronic acid strengthens, conditions and replenishes hair providing flexibility and shine.

• Aloe Vera, Ginko Biloba, Witch Hazel and Biotin nourish the scalp and hair follicle for reducing hair loss or thinning.

Directions: Mist about 8-12 inches away from hair. For healthier, thicker hair, use Shielo Voluming Shampoo and Volumizing Conditioner prior to use.

My Review

I hate hair spray’s that pin your hair to your head and will NEVER EVER move no matter what. I like my hair to look natural and flexible. I want my hair to be able to be brushed through the day, not so stiff that I think my brush might actually fly into a million pieces all the while tearing my hair to pieces.

I didn’t EVER actually curl my hair before Shielo. I wanted to- I desperately did, it just never worked for me. My curls would fall out within the hour, and I would be left with hair that just looked messy and slouchy. Not my thing, so I avoided it altogether. I hated trying to style with hairspray because my hair would end up tangled and smelling like aerosol.

With the Shielo hairspray, I was in love. I didn’t have to spray very much (which makes it last FOREVER it seems). I didn’t have to spray it on every single curl. I just spritzed some in my hair before I curled it, and wa-lah. Done deal, done right. They couldn’t have made me happier. You just don’t know how long I have searched for a product like this. I have always wanted to have curls that didn’t sag, look messy, or plain didn’t take at all.

With shielo, I actually had fun styling my hair. It wasn’t a CHORE like it is with so many other products.. I literally hated it because in the end I would end up getting frustrated with the end result and just re-washing my hair.

I have been using Shielo for OVER a month now, and was always satisfied. See the above pictures? These are the only pictures EVER with curls in my hair. The curls stayed ALL day, even after I threw my hair in a ponytail to give the kids a bath. After I took it down, I brushed it and the curls popped back into place.

I love love love this. I have NEVER found a flexible hair spray actually so flexible. Sure, a lot of companies talk big game, but that’s it. They didn’t walk the walk for me. My hair was still not at the point I wanted it be with the other’s. Shielo doesn’t BRAG, they SHOW, and that’s what I love about a company. A willingness to let their CUSTOMERS talk for them, and I sure will.

You can buy an eight ounce bottle for $18.99. SO you aren’t only getting an awesome product, but you are getting it CHEAP. and I mean CHEAP CHEAP. I haven’t seen a price on something this awesome in a long time. Most companies want to talk all that smack and charge $30 for hair spray, when in reality, cheap is better in this circumstance.

Why pay more, when you don’t have to? I love finding awesome products that I can add to my daily beauty regimen that doesn’t cost me an arm and a leg. I have kids, and I couldn’t possibly spend more on hair products then I should. I have a budget and want to stick to it.

Even when just straightening my hair, I used the hair spray. I sprayed it on (after the leave-in) and got to styling. My hair was never frizzy, always clean looking, and held place all day.

I usually have the problem with FLAT hair on top. I don’t know why, but I’ve tried other root lifters and they didn’t work as well. They left the roots of my hair greasy, and who wants greasy hair? With Shielo, it has Strong Keratin and wheat amino acids to boost the hair from the root. The soy protein provides structure for thin or weak hair.

So your not only getting a hair spray, your getting a root lifter AND volumizer all in one.. All for under $20. Who could argue with that?

Sheilo is an AWESOME company overall. Fast Shipping, Great Products, Awesome Prices, and Fast and Friendly customer service? Who could ask for more? Not me.

They also sell  Moisture/Hydrating hair products, Color Protecting hair products, and Anti-Aging Facial moisturizer & scrub, as well as the Volumizing and Antioxidant lines.

Styling

Shielo also has entire pages dedicated to helping you learn new styling tips. They show you how to get sleek/straight hair without it looking dry, fizzy or unhealthy. How to get the best Volume without the poof, bouncy curls, and more..

 

The bottles are recyclable, it is cruelty free- not tested on animals, and is a Certified Organic by Organic Certifiers. It is also made in the United States.

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FTC Disclosure: This isn’t sponsored. Many thanks to Sheilo Hair Care for providing the product to review.  Some information about Shielo and the products was taken from their website.  All opinions expressed are my own, honest opinions.   This is not a paid post.

-Jessica

Wuggle Pets Review #BdayBonanza

 

A Wuggle Pet is an adorable baby pet that you bring to life!

Wuggle Pets are the fun-filled animals that kids love to create, collect and trade. Wuggle Pets are available in a Starter Pack, which contains the Cuddly Puppy and the Magical Unicorn for $19.99 plus $7.99 shipping and handling. The Party Pack is our best value. It features all 8 Wuggle Pets for $49.99 plus $7.99 shipping and handling. The Party Pack is our most popular collection because kids love to collect them all and parents love that they save $30! Kids will have everything they need to create and personalize their Wuggle Pets. Each pet comes with a birth certificate, magic dust, personality charms, the zipper tool and fluffy softness. And to complete the pack, each order includes one fun filled factory to bring your Wuggle Pets to life.

Adisyn is crazy about stuff animals, she always has been. She packs them everywhere, covers them up, and acts like she’s their mommy. When she seen the Wuggle Pet Box, she wouldn’t let me even open it before she was all over me.

We received the Cuddly Puppy and Magical Unicorn set. It came with

• The puppy & Unicorn
• 1 Fun Filled Factory
• 2 Bags of Fluffy Stuffing
• 12 Personality Charms Pet Pet
• 2 Bags of Magic Dust
• 2 Birth Certificates
• 1 Zipper-Up Tool

 

The kids and I had fun putting these together. They were so all over me though, I couldn’t take pictures. They wanted them AS SOON as I pulled the Wuggle Pet box out of the shipping box.

It was easy to do. Most toys these days come with complicated instructions. Not this one. All you have to do is take the animal, place it on the nozzle of the “fun filled factory”, Pull the orange thing out of the “factory” and put your stuffing, magic dust, and personality bubbles inside. Then you turn the handle, and you can feel the stuffing start flowing inside the stuff animal. Then you zip it, and wa-lah. You have an adorable little animal.

You get to customize each animal by putting as little or as much magic dust in each one, Put the “personality” Bubbles inside, and name it on it’s Birth Certificate. The bubbles say “caring” and “shy” and different cute little personality traits. This way each child feels their animal is made by them.

Aidan got the puppy, and Adisyn got the Unicorn. My kids are still too young to think of unique names so their animals are “Horsey” and “Blue”. The Unicorn being “Horsey” and the Dog being “Blue.”

Adisyn packed hers around all night. I couldn’t believe she played with it that long. She usually plays with a different toy every 20 minutes. You can always find her digging in the toy box and bringing new toys in the living room every time. She didn’t though. “Horsey” was right beside her.

Aidan thought it was cool to clip the dog to his belt. He jumped up and down to see the dog flip flop for about 5 minutes. He then wanted me to unclip it, and clip it on everything in site. I thought it was cute. He doesn’t usually do stuffed animals. He is more a matchbox car boy.

The Party Pack is great for birthdays, holidays, family activities, and special events

• Collect them all ~ look for the authentic Wuggle Pets birthmark
• For ages 4 and up
• You can make them talk with the optional voice box!

 

You can also check out Wuggle Pets on facebook and twitter.

Disclosure: This isn’t a sponsored post. All opinions in this post are my own. I did receive 2 Wuggle Pets in exchange for an honest review.

I want to thank Wuggle Pets for working with Made.By.Jess

We will definitely be adding to the collection. =)

 

Jessica

Exfoliating Minerals Facial Cleanser Review #Natural Facial Cleanser

This luxurious soap-free non-gritty gel AHA facial cleanser goes on smooth and rich to leave your skin softer, cleaner, balanced and better prepared to defend itself. Powered by rich ingredients from nature, this unique cleanser rejuvenates dull skin and visibly firms and perfects the skin. It's loaded with calming and desensitizing ingredients to provide a truly clean feeling and will not leave residue on your skin. Since it's so gentle, this product is a great sensitive skin cleanser and dry skin cleanser. Exfoliating Minerals alpha hydroxy face cleanser is gentle enough to use twice a day.

My Review
Facial Cleansing has been brought to a new exciting level with Exfoliating Minerals. I have been struggling with Combination skin all my life. Oily on my nose and lower jawbone, and dry on  my forehead and cheeks. I tried every facial cleanser available and nothing worked until now. Some left my skin too oily, other’s too dry. Nothing worked like I  needed it to. Exfoliating Minerals worked perfectly.
Your not really supposed to exfoliate your skin every day because it isn’t good for the skin. You are supposed to do it maybe 3 times a week at the most because dirt build-up doesn’t happen everyday and it could hurt your skin. The Exfoliating Minerals face wash is only made with natural ingredients, and it doesn’t have the exfoliating beads, so you can use it 2 times daily if you wish.
Exfoliating with Exfoliating Minerals is extremely easy. You do not have to use very much because it is watery. It rubs in with ease, and has an awesome citrus smell. The citrus wakes up my brain in the morning, and leaves me with smooth feeling skin. I placed a dab on a wet warm washcloth, and rubbed it in tiny circles. The warm washcloth is an exfoliator by itself. The fabric in the washcloth naturally rids of dirt and build-up. So mixed with the facial cleanser, I was one smooth faced woman. =)
I used it daily, most of the time 2 times a day. I hate washing my face with soap and the other face cleansers weren’t working GREAT. I mean, they kept me from breaking out, but most were drying out my skin. I didn’t like this because I was having to use twice as much moisturizer before putting makeup on. If I didn’t I would notice my makeup beginning to peel and shed in my dry areas. With this face cleaner, I don’t have to worry about it. My make-up doesn’t shed, and I don’t have to keep dabbing at my oily area’s.
The Exfoliating Minerals wash has AHA in it. If you don’t know what AHA is, it is Alpha Hydroxy Acids. It is well known in the cosmetic industry, because it helps reduce wrinkles, reduces signs of aging, and gives a better overall look and feel to skin. It removes dead skin cells, increases collagen production, and improves texture.
Exfoliating Minerals has hit face cleaning right on the dot. How could I not love a product that truly cleanses without over drying, or leaves my face oily? Now I can wear my make-up with pride and not have to constantly check it. It is a little on the expensive side because it is “natural” and doesn’t contain chemicals, but it lasts a VERY long time.
It is the BEST of the BEST, very awesome product that I would say would be a great gift for those diva’s in your life. Whether it’s yourself, your daughter, or a best friend. They will continue to thank you for this, because their overall facial look will continue to improve.
Disclaimer: This isn’t a sponsored post, I wasn’t compensated. I did receive products in exchange for an honest review. Although I did receive a product, it would never influence my thoughts about the products.
Buy It: Exfoliating Minerals Facial Cleanser is available in a 4oz tube.  $48.00.
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I want to thank Exfoliating Minerals for Working with Made.By.Jess.

-Jessica