The Amazing Mat Review & Giveaway #BdayBonanza

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My Review:
The Amazing Mat, it isn’t your ordinary welcome mat. It is an anti-bacterial adhesive mat that traps dirt, germs, and bacteria off your floor. It traps the particles inside it’s sheets so your floor is healthy. It has 30 “sheets” on top of the mat. When the top sheet get’s dirty, you just peel it off to a clean sheet.
Winter is here, has been for awhile. In Kentucky we don’t usually have a lot of snow, but it rains a lot. My husband works outside all day. He is a foreman for a tree trimming company here, so his shoes are usually pretty dirty.


Although he would take the boots off at the front door, some dirt usually made it’s way into the carpet. Before the amazing mat, I had to invest in a carpet shampooer because there was so much dirt from not only his work boots, but from the kids playing outside. Can you say “Gross"?”
Adisyn immediately was by my side wondering what the huge canvas like picture thing was in my hand. I opened it and immediately put it beside my front door. She was all over it. “what is it, what is it?” I told her it was to help keep our floor from getting dirty. That it traps dirt and germs from the bottom of our shoes.
When Adam got home I told him to make sure he walked across the mat. When the top sheet gets dirty, just peel it off and throw it in the trash. How easy is that?
The dirt you can see is practically “trapped” inside the sheet

The sheets are numbered so that you know when you are running low.

Then you just peel it off..

Not only do I love the product. The quality and how well it works, I love the bamboo design on it. It honestly kept my carpet from getting track marks everywhere. Anything that keeps my house cleaner without too much hard work is a plus in my book.
I bet this amazing companies had MOMS in mind when designing. Less shampooing for me. YAY. I love that you don’t have to literally WIPE your feet. My kids are young and Adisyn doesn’t really get the concept of it. With this- you just walk across and it pulls all the dirt and germs off for you.
Disclosure: This isn’t a sponsored post, I wasn’t compensated for this post. I did receive products in exchange for an honest review, but receiving products doesn’t influence the review.
I want to thank the Amazing Mat Company for working with Made.By.Jess

Now for the Giveaway.
One lucky Made.By.Jess reader will win their very own Amazing Mat.

Come back for the BdayBonanza to enter. This is a great idea for bday parties. Where people/kids are running in and out tracking dirt and mud. ♥

-Jessica

Jaxx Candles Review and Giveaway by Mommy and We

Jaxx Candles Review and Giveaway by Mommy and We

I LOVE smelly-stuffs. So when I got the chance to review Jaxx Candles, I jumped at it! These candles are highly scented, soy wax. They are available in 27 scents including Natural which is unscented and undyed. If you're looking for a scent that she doesn't have, just let her know. She's happy to custom-make a candle just for you! I received an 8 oz hand poured candle in the scent "Beach Linen". It is amazing! I burned it for a few hours and it scented my living/dining room (A HUGE area) thoroughly. Shipping is low --and FAST!--at Jaxx and the owner is wonderful. Jackie holds a full-time job along with her candle business and a being mom to three boys. She certainly has her hands full! And my respect. Afraid of burning candles? Try her Scented Butterfly Magnets. They are adorable (butterflies are one of my favorites!). Made from fragrance beads, they're perfect to add a little fragrance to a small space such as a locker or even in your car. You can choose from several different scents such as Apple Harvest or Gingerbread and several others. Jaxx Candles offers the main smellies such as candle tins, and wax tarts. But what I love (besides the butterflies, of course) are her wax dipped pine cones and pumpkin shaped soy votive. There are also great things for the sports fan in your life such as the Soy Blend Floating Football Candles. Jackie wants one of our awesome readers to win one of her wonderful candles. Winner chooses the scent and is open to all 18 an older! Just enter using the Rafflecopter form below. But first, here are some pictures of her great stuffs!!

The craziest reason..

I ever got in trouble as a child.

 

I remember I was about 5 or 6. I lived in a house on Main Street with my mom, my dad, and my little sister.

This seemed HUGE to me. It used to be a store house. It had tons of rooms, but someone before had made it into a store. Each room held different items. One for giant porcelain dolls, one for whatever else. The only room I really remember while the store was in use was the doll room.

She got older and wanted to sell the “store”. My dad loved the inside, and so we got it and made it into our house.

We had lived there for almost a year—and I can remember my dad helping my cousins paint their bikes. So there was spray paint on the ground outside (beside huge Wooden planks they put the bikes on)

I’m not sure HOW or WHY I ended up getting that spray paint. I seriously don’t. I just remember walking into the house with my hands behind my back.

My dad leaned over and said “what you got there"?” “Nothing” I replied.. But truthfully, in my hand held NOTHING. I had blue hands and I didn’t want him to see.

I had taken the spray paint and painted the “under the house storage areas door”. I still don’t know why, but I remember being scared to death when I walked in the house.

Seen the disappointment on his face that now he would have to repaint the house. I did a lot of stuff that I shouldn’t have when I was young. I was curious, adventurous, and always up for a challenge.

Hey, what can I say? I had NO girl cousins to play with. They were ALL boys, so I got in trouble for doing what they did most of the time. =)

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TruKid Review & Giveaway #bdaybonaza

 

About:

Trukid.com makes a variety of products for both kids and adults. The products are FREE of parabens, pthalates, gluten, BPA and many other harsh chemicals. You can find fun downloadable printouts for the Earn-A-Star Checklists so kids can keep up with the good things that they do- Such as eating a healthy breakfast, brushing their teeth, and other things that kids need to learn.

Make sure to subscribe to TruKid’s mailing list, follow TruKid on Twitter and fan TruKid on Facebook

 

My Review:

We received the Dancing Hair Detangler and Bubbly Body Wash. I really liked the how the bottles are bright and colorful.

Bubbly Body Wash

My kid’s are REALLY messy. They are always getting dirt on their face and juice on their shirts. So, needless to say- they need A LOT of baths. I was looking for body washes for kids that was chemical free, and FUN for the kids to use.

Did I find it? Yes. With the Bubbly Body wash, a little goes a long way. I just squirt a little on a washcloth and get to scrubbing those dirty children of mine. It bubbles up extremely well. (So well in fact that they wanted to use it as bubble bath) So we did. I put just a tiny drop under the faucet, and they were playing forever it seemed.

This body was is safe for sensitive skin, because it removes the surface oil without stripping the skin of natural oils and drying it out. Aidan has sensitive skin, he always has. When he was a baby I had to use unscented wipes and lotions on him because he would get tiny little bumps from the chemicals in the “Scent”. I had to end up using Johnson’s Regular Wash most of his life, until now.

Aidan and Adisyn both love playing in the water, but Aidan HATES having water poured over his head when I wash his body, ears, neck, and face. He says “No, give me a towel”. I go ahead and wash him off and then give him a towel to wipe his eyes with. He has been so much better at letting me wash him off with the Bubbly Body wash. He thinks the Bubbles “tickle” him.. Anything that will keep him from twisting and turning and acting like he is having a heart attack in the bath.

It smells citrusy, and is just the right amount of smell. It isn’t overpowering, but it is strong enough so that I get a whiff if the kids if they fly by me after the bath.

For $8.99 you have your kid WILLING to want to be bathed, whether they hate having water on their face or not. It also doubles as a bubble bath, so they can spend some adventure time in the land of bubbles.

 

Dancing Hair Detangler

Adisyn HATES having her hair brushed. Before we met the Dancing Hair Detangler, I would put my conditioner in her hair and let it sit for about 3 minutes before washing it out. She would scream like I was killing her, and I was barely even brushing. She tends to get a million tangles in her hair.

I loved the Detangler from Trukid because I didn’t have to soak her entire head for it to be tangle free. Just a couple of spritzes of this and no more hurting while brushing. I hated having her feeling like her hair was being pulled. No more.

I had tried several detanglers before. Sure they smelled amazing, but they all left a greasy residue in her hair. A child’s hair is much different from a grow-ups because it is thinner. So you don’t need put many ingredients in a child’s hair. This was perfect because her hair still looked clean and smelled great after.

I also used the Detangler for myself. I don’t usually have a lot of tangles, but when I do- I hate brushing them straight out. Brushing tangles without a product to help can actually hurt your hair. It breaks it and makes it uneven.

 

These product gets an A+ from me. I love it. I love that it smells amazing, has no chemicals, and has the awesome bottles that my kids think is “magic”.

Disclosure: This isn’t a sponsored post, all opinions are my own. I did receive products in exchange for an honest review, but receiving products doesn’t influence the review.

The Giveaway

One Lucky Made.By.Jess Reader will win a TruKids Bubbly Body Wash and Dancing Detangler for themselves.

I want to thank Trukids for sponsoring this on Made.By.Jess

This is part of the #BdayBonanza. Please check back for the giveaway. Subscribe RSS, Twitter, or Facebook for updates on the giveaway.

Without social media I…

would be lost. I am a stay at home mom. I don’t have many friends that just randomly stop by to say hi. I live in an apartment building that has practically no play area for my kids. So we are inside ALL day just about. Except when it’s warm and we go to the park just about every other day. But still- it’s just ME with the kids at the park. No other mom beside me talking. So I usually just keep updated and say hey through social media.
It also means a lot for my blog. I have been blogging for awhile now, and the most hits come from Social Media. I have met some really AWESOME people through blog groups on Facebook.
I am not sure that I would be the same me without all the blog friends that keep me sane through the day.
Although we ARE planning to move this year and get a house with a fence and a yard. More space for toys, our clothes, and a million yards of fabric and yarn. =)
I seriously CAN’T wait.
Until then, Social Media is my outlet.


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-Jess

Fuller Brush Co. Disposal Clean Review & Giveaway #BdayBonanza

 

About:

For over 100 years, The Fuller Brush Company has been a leading provider of cleaning solutions. This tradition continues in homes across America as today's generation discovers the high quality and performance of Fuller Brush products. 

From your kitchen to your bathroom to virtually every spot in your home, Fuller Brush has your answer.  With today's busy lifestyles, we realize the need to provide cleaning products and tips that are fast, easy and effective.  And we understand that a clean home is important for a happy, healthy life for you, your family and friends.  At Fuller, we strive to help you achieve this goal. 

My Review

When meals are over there is usually food left on plates at my house. Whether it be eggs, spaghetti, or taco’s.. it all goes down the disposal.

Having food being thrust into your sink doesn’t exactly give you the feeling that it is very clean. Why? Because as food ages, it grows bacteria. That bacteria may live on the inside of the pipes of your sink until you clean it.

Until I had seen and used Fuller Brush Disposal Clean, I had never really known of a EASY way to clean the sink disposal. The Fuller Brush Company has been keeping American homes clean for generations and they follow 3 simple rules: Make it Work. Make it Last. Guarantee it no matter what.

So with that being said.. They held true to their promise. I kept the disposal clean without having to do any HARD work.

It comes with a capped top, and a thick straw like attachment. You take the cap off, and put the attachment on. Then put the attachment down into the disposal and spray until you see it emerge to the top. You then go about your business for 3-5 minutes while it works it’s magic.

While it’s working, it is ridding the drain of germs and breaking down food particles that could have been left and stuck inside. It also rids the sink of any odors that are caused from the germs and bacteria from the food. Then you just run warm water down the drain to flush it out.

This disposal clean leaves behind a nice clean smell, while using natural grease cutters. I really like the Fuller Brush Companies products that I have used so far.

The Disposal clean works like a dream, ridding the sink of the disgusting stuff you don’t want to have to think about. The Premium Floor Care cleans your floor without a heavy bucket to pack around. Just squirt the product directly on the floor and get to mopping.

I want to thank Fuller Brush Company for working with Made.By.Jess

Find Fuller Brush on their website, Facebook, Google+ and Twitter to keep updated on their amazing cleaning products.

Disclosure: This isn’t a sponsored post, I wasn’t compensated for this review. I did receive products in exchange for an honest review. Receiving products doesn’t influence the review.

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-Jessica