Dr. Max Powers Stretch Mark Cream Review

If you’re pregnant or ever had a baby, you know how worry-some stretch marks can be. Sure there are some that escape the whole stretch mark ordeal, but there are some that don’t.

There are plenty of products on the market claiming to reduce stretch marks and to fade ones that are already there.. Do they work? Most of them don’t work enough to be able to tell a difference.

Dr. Max Powers invented an intensive stretch mark cream that can be used on all parts of the body, and is even safe for pregnant women and nursing mothers!

The way this works is it puts vitamins and minerals back into your skin that promote elasticity and collagen, helping your body MOVE with the increase in size of pregnancy and birth instead of against it. This cream can also be used by athletes that are trying to gain muscle. Use this before your workout.

So-whether you’re already stuck with stretch marks, or you’re pregnant and trying to avoid them- this is the perfect cream. It’s organic, so it is completely safe.

It comes in a little body butter like tub, so it’s easy to scoop out as much as you need. You just rub this over the places you have them, or where you THINK you might get them. Such as stomach, upper arms, butt, boobs, and thighs..

This is a light cream, so it isn’t greasy or oily like thick creams can be. It absorbs very quickly into the skin- so you can immediately put your clothes back on (if you apply after shower or bath.)

It doesn’t smell bad- has a hint of a herbal scent to it, so it’s very pleasant. AND guy friendly =) It is perfect for all skin types; sensitive skin included. I’ve been using this for about 2-3 weeks now. I can’t tell a HUGE difference, but I can see a slight improvement.

Stretch marks do not disappear overnight, it’s more of a longer kind of treatment, but if it’s fading them now after 2-3 weeks, I’d love to see what it will do when I’m done with the bottle!

The stretch mark cream is made in the United States! 

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BUY IT: A two ounce bottle of Dr. Max Powers Stretch Mark Intensive Treatment retails for $14.99.

I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

 

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Jessica

Sultra Midnight Travel Blow-Dryer Review

The Sultra Midnight Travel Blow-dryer  is such a perfect travel blow-dryer. I have been using this for about a month now, and love every aspect of it. It is SUPER lightweight, so it’s not only easy to hold- but it’s easy to store as well.

This is the perfect size for storing in your suitcase or carry on. The handle folds into the head of the blow-dryer for an even smaller size. Don’t be fooled though- Just because this is a travel dryer, doesn’t mean it doesn’t bring the whole CA-BANG because it does.

This works just as well or even better than my regular blow-dryer does. The only thing it doesn’t have that my full size does is a cool-blow button. Compact yet comes with full power! Bring amazing results too.

This comes with a complimentary travel bag- so all you have to do is pack it up and GO! No more worries about how to stuff that oversized dryer into your bag so you can have beautiful hair whenever you need it.

Who wants to take a trip without having all the necessities? I know I didn’t. A full size dryer takes up tons of space in a suitcase- leaving less room for clothing and other necessities. Now you don’t have to choose between size and power, you can most definitely have BOTH!

This has a 9 foot cord that will NOT tangle up. It has a swivel bottom, so the cord moves around with you. How brilliant is that? It also has an awesome soft-touch protective case. This is brilliant. If your baggage gets knocked around, your dryer isn’t going to fall into a million pieces before you get where you’re going. It is made from ABS thermoplastic which is impact and heat-resistant.

It also has energy efficient 1000-watt technology so you get the most powerful dry, without blowing fuses or overdoing anything. It has universal voltage, so if that trip you’re taking is in another country- the dryer will still fit the electric sockets!

This has an amazing 2 year warranty! So if something happens to your dryer within that time period, you can most certainly return it and they will get you another one.

This has 2 speeds, so you get the look you’re going for. If you like blow-drying on high- go for it! The highest speed is what I always use. It’s quicker to blow dry my long medium-thick hair. But it also has a lower speed for people who don’t like using high speeds!

Although this dryer has full power and works amazingly- it is NOT intended for everyday use. This is meant to take on trips and use when you’re there.

My hair dries very quickly when I use this dryer, and it doesn’t frizz out at all. Most of the time, I have to straighten my hair right after I blow dry it. This seems to lock in moisture and lock out frizz.

This is an amazing invention. I can fit this dryer in the top part of my luggage with room to spare, so I also put in my travel straightener as well.

See how it bends into itself? It makes itself smaller, so it becomes EVEN MORE compact!

Just because this isn’t for EVERYDAY use, doesn’t mean you can’t use it at your home once or twice a week =). I have fallen in LOVE with this dryer. If I needed to, I could slip this into my oversized bag and blow-dry my hair in the bathroom before work. HA =)

BUY IT: You can buy the Sultra Midnight Travel Blow-dryer for $95

While your at the website, look around and see all the other amazing products they have! They have such sexy and unique names for all of their hair styling products; such as the Seductress, the Diva, the Bombshell, the Wicked and MORE~♥

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Jessica

netTalk DUO Wifi Phone Review & Giveaway

 

I live in a small town, and so that means that phone service is limited. We only have 2 choices of phone companies and they both have their downfalls. We have North Central, which requires a $250 deposit to get high speed internet- and Windstream, who lies about how much their service will be every month.

I chose Windstream, because I sure didn’t have $250 to fork out for a deposit from North Central. I DO need the internet though, so I had to get something- and Windstream requires NO payment the first month at all- so that’s what I got even though it runs me $80 a month.

When I was told about netTalk, which is WAY less for YEARS worth of service- I immediately wanted to try it! netTALK is a new innovative way to save money. It is basically a home phone that connects to your computer via WI-FI.

The instructions to set this up ARE very easy. It’s like setting up an email account. You give your name and address, and then It pinpoints the closest town that it has a number for.

This is ranging about $3 a month! AND you can call ANYWHERE in the United States and Canada for free. It has tons and tons of add-ons that I’ve never seen any home phone service offer EVER!

Here are the amazing features:

• NEW Call Blocking (block annoying calls)

• NEW Call ID Blocking (protect your privacy)

• One year of service included

• 30 Day Money Back Guarantee
• Wi-Fi enabled

• Choose a phone number or keep your own

• Free local and long distance calling to the U.S. and Canada

• Live technical support, 7 days a week
• Flat-rate, ultra low-cost international call plans
• Free DUO-to-DUO-calls anywhere in the world

• Plugs directly into your router or computer

• Landline goes anywhere there is Internet

• 411 directory assistance

• Call waiting / caller ID / call forwarding

• 3-way calling / conference calling

• Visual voicemail

• Enhanced 911
• Fax-friendly

• Videophone application

• …and more!

When you purchase this it’s 64.95, but that’s the price for the equipment AND 1 year of service. Someone who ISN’T computer friendly could have this set up in no-time! I had it set up in about 5-10 minutes.

The only issue is I need a better home phone! That has nothing to do with netTalk though.! I am using a cord phone for right now because my Vtech cordless phone ended up breaking (sad face).. So- I can’t wait to get another one and try out all these amazing features. I’ve tried most of them but I haven’t had a chance to use the Videophone app or 3 way calling yet. =)

This is going to be amazing for my business. It has conference calling built in. Now there isn’t anyone that I can’t talk to, or get ahold of. Now I won’t have to rely solely on email to talk to customers and clients.

This is an amazingly small little invention that will not only make your life easier, but your pockets bigger. Who could resist paying $64.95 for equipment AND a year of service. The second year will be cheaper than that because you already have the box, so you just pay the renew fee.!

 

 

ABOUT netTalk:

netTALK Launches World’s First Low-Cost Wireless VoIP Telephone Device

NETTALK DEVELOPS YET ANOTHER WAY FOR CONSUMERS TO SAVE HUNDREDS OF DOLLARS OFF THEIR PHONE BILL BY LAUNCHING WI-FI VOIP TELEPHONE DEVICE AND DIGITAL PHONE SERVICE IN MAJOR RETAILERS AND ONLINE

About the netTALK DUO and the netTALK DUO WiFi

Winner of PCMag.com and Laptop Editors’ Choice awards, and officially designated “Business-Ready” by PCWorld, the netTALK DUO is a revolutionary VoIP telephone device and digital phone service. The tiny netTALK DUO enables free nationwide calls to any phone in Canada and the U.S. from anywhere in the world, as well as low-cost, flat-rate international calling plans and a variety of other features, detailed at www.netTALK.com. No computer is necessary to make calls using the netTALK DUO, as it simply plugs directly into a modem (or computer).  The netTALK DUO WiFi is the next step in the evolution of the netTALK DUO, by operating from any WiFi connection.

netTALK offers the following calling plans for the netTALK DUO and netTALK DUO WiFi (prices do not include tax):

Basic Call Plan: Free calling to U.S. and Canada; one full year included FREE with netTALK DUO and just $29.95 for each additional year (plus taxes)

North America Add-On: Unlimited calling to the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and Puerto Rico as low as $5.80 per month  (plus taxes)

International Add-On: Calling to 60+ countries, including China, India, Brazil, UK, France, and more for as low as $10 per month (plus taxes)

The netTALK DUO is available in the U.S. via netTALK’s website; at over 1,000 Walmart Supercenters nationwide, and at a variety of other national retailers across the U.S. and Canada.

The netTALK DUO WiFi is now available in major retail stores across the country and online at netTALK.com. The netTALK DUO WiFi will be available in Canada starting in May at a suggested retail price of $74.95.

About netTALK.com, Inc.

netTALK.com, Inc. is a public company engaged in the design, distribution and sale of consumer electronics products and low-cost Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) services.

More information is at www.netTALK.com.

 

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The Giveaway: One Lucky Made.By.Jess reader will win their very own neTalk Duo Wi-Fi phone.

The Giveaway is part of my 25,000 Fan Giveaway- so stay in touch and make sure you don’t miss it =)

Disclosure: This isn’t a sponsored post, all products were sent for review purposes only. The opinions in this post are 100% mine and not influenced in any way.

 

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Balmers’ Monkey Balm Review

Monkey Balm is organic, all natural, and cruelty free.

I have a skin disease called “Keratosis Pilaris” which is nicknamed chicken skin for a reason. My thighs can get pretty dried out and wearing jeans (the jeans rubbing against my thighs) bring out these tiny red bumps everywhere. They kind of look like tons of ingrown hairs (which is what I thought it was forever!)

When I heard of Monkey Balm, I thought I would give it a try on my dried out legs. If I can keep them moisturized enough, the jeans can’t rub away the skin around my hair follicles causing these “bumps.”

The bottle it comes in reminds me of a giant chap/lip stick tube. It is easy to roll out (winding the bottle up causing it to peek out a little more) and extremely easy to apply. It’s very creamy and moisturizing. It lasts longer on the skin than any other “cream”, “lotion”, OR “balm.”

Sea Buckthorn oil has been used for centuries because of its healing properties. It contains Omega 3, 6, 9 and the very rare omega 7. Omega 7 is vital in rebuilding healthy skin cells.

I am extremely glad to report that this has made a big difference in my leg appearance. I don’t know how many times I have wanted so badly to break out my shorts, but DON’T because of the embarrassment. I was supposed to let my legs air out, and only felt comfortable doing so in my own home.

There have been other products that have worked for me, but not so quickly and not as cheap either. I was prescribed Retinol A cream by my doctor a year ago and it ended up being a very small tube for $80. I was like “WHAT?”

AND- I couldn’t be in direct sunlight when I used it either—! Now I can apply this at night after getting out of the shower, before getting into bed. AND in the morning when I wake up to get ready before I take my son to school.

Skirts, Shorts, and Bikini’s are now back IN for me. I am SO happy! I have been trapped by this skin disease since I was about 12. I didn’t even figure out what it was until about 2 or 3 years ago when I looked it up on the web.

It said that almost 50% of Americans have it, and don’t know what it is. They think they have ingrown hairs, a rash, or are allergic to something. I went through all 3. I thought I was allergic to tide, body washes, lotions, or something! I thought maybe I had extremely sensitive skin.

IF you or someone you know has this- and aren’t sure what they are or how to treat it—MONKEY BALM is the best treatment! I have been down this road for awhile now. Trying so many different products. Having a peace of mind and comfort for $15.95 is nice. =)

This is also great to use for dry feet, eczema, extremely dried out skin, sun burns, rashes, diaper rashes, scrapes, burns and more..

 

*Great for Soothing itchy, painful irritation

*Immediately Improves eczema and extremely dry-skin in 3 days.

*Reducing irritation/symptoms from dry climates

*Soothing sunburn, minor scrapes and burns, and rashes

It is based on the main ingredient of Sea Buckthorn Fruit and Seed oils and contains only 100% natural ingredients.

ABOUT Monkey Balm:

I am the mother of 3 wonderful boys, each with terribly dry-skin and eczema.  They would scratch that itchy dry skin to the point it would bleed.  Living in the Mountain West didn’t help either, with the super dry climate and extreme temperature swings.

After years of trying every over-the-counter and prescription cream under the sun to help my poor little Monkeys, I found out about Sea Buckthorn Oil.  It’s used in many luxury Asian and European skin care products and natural skin treatments due to its unique power to heal damaged skin and protect it from the elements.

We (my husband and I) started experimenting with simple, effective methods to deliver this miraculous oil to the sensitive skin of our kids.  After a few years of trial and error, we finally nailed it.  Monkey Balm is the culmination of many different formulas and application methods.  It’s the perfect combination of an effective, “no-stingy” formula, the main ingredient being sea buckthorn fruit and seed oils, and a simple, easy to use application “stick” that lasts longer than any cream or salve I have ever tried.

It is of utmost importance to me and my family to use only the most natural, safe, chemical-free products and food.  That is why the ingredients in Monkey Balm are 100% natural.  The sea buckthorn oils are 100% CERES certified organic and come from a sustainable, fair-trade source in the Himalayan mountains.

Though this product has been specially designed to be mild and safe for kids – as young as newborns – it’s great for adults as well.   We use it for run-of-the-mill dry skin, cracked heels and knuckles, scrapes and burns, and even insect bites. 

If Monkey Balm works for you and your kids as it has for my family, you will be utterly amazed at the results and your “Monkeys” will consider you a miracle-worker.

- Meagan

Buy It: Grab your own Monkey Balm for only $15.95

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This isn’t a sponsored post, all products were sent for review purposes only. The opinions within this blog post are strictly my own and completely honest and not influenced in any way.

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*Jessica*

 

Beautifying My Office Space!

1. Cube Accent Tables// 2. Easton Console Table, Antique Black// 3. Madras 3 Tier Cubby// 4. Eureka Storage Table// 5. Ethan Office Chair, White// 6. Rust Paisley Rialto Box Collection

Adam and I are planning on breaking out the house plans very soon.. HOPEFULLY. Crossing my fingers. SO- I’ve broken out my office wish list. I am a HUGE storage fans. I’m pretty sure that I think to myself the more storage items I have, the more items I can buy =) Shh.. don’t tell.

When we were packing up to move this year, I really REALLY seen how much I actually had. I have more than 500 books, 100 binders, and so much fabric and yarn that I can’t count.

I can’t wait to be able to have all my stuff spread out- whether in a storage box, shelf, or organizing tier. As long as I can get to it! Right now almost everything is in a storage, while we live in a smaller temporary home while we save up money to build.

I love the cube storage (1), I could put my fabric swatches underneath these and still be able to see what swatch I’m grabbing. I wouldn’t have to dig forever, like I would if they were in a drawer. Plus they are SO modern and beautiful.

I like the Console table because I could use it to stack my files and home phone on. That way I have instant access to my files, AND phone in case a customer calls and I need to find something right away. Of course I would put the files in the Rust Paisley Box Collection (6).

Number (3) would be my yarn storage. It would be amazing to be able to sort the yarn from lightest to darkest. Having color right out in the open is VERY great for decorating anyway! Gives spice to the room =)

Number (4) would be craft storage. I could use the 2 pull out bins to put buttons, ribbons, irons, embroidered items, and more. The 4 smaller open bins would be to store different items that I already made. Bags in one, bookmarks and kindle/ereader bags in another, headbands and hats in another, and of course- I couldn’t leave out totes.

Number (5) is obvious. Who in their right minds wouldn’t want this chair? I have been using the same computer chair for about 5 years now, and it has NO arms. My back aches all the time because the chair doesn’t fit to my body. There is no way to reposition it to, either. This computer chair isn’t just for comfort= look how beautiful it is!

I plan to have a huge office- one entire wall for my books, binders, and files. That way I have easy access to my information when I need it. I have been having to store them in boxes even before we moved. I lived in a 3 bedroom apartment and had no real room for an “office”.

I also want a wall for my “craft” supplies. Sewing machine, fabric, thread, yarn, and other item storage. World Market has it all. This place has me daydreaming up a storm! I am SO in love!! I wish I could have just about everything on the site. They have such a beautiful selection of everything, no matter what you’re looking for.

My office is going to be fantastic, I can already imagine it in my head. I’m already getting excited and we haven’t even started to build yet.. lol.

So- what do YOU have in your office? Do you not have an office and have everything everywhere like I did? If you DID have an office- what would you DREAM of putting in there?

*Right now you can win a 5-day culinary trip for 2 to Santa Fe, New Mexico

The Trip includes Airfare, Hotel, Hands-on cooking classes, $1,000 World Market Gift Card

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Personal Microdermabrasion Review

Personal Microdermabrasion Kit at home- This is the best thing EVER! This is the most effective way of removing dead skin cells. It is better than having to pay a dermatologist the same amount for EVERY single visit!

The PMD buffs the dead skin away leaving nothing but beautiful, smooth skin. It comes with different heads. The blue is for sensitive skin and the green is for those tougher spots. The smaller heads are for your face and the bigger heads are for using on your body.

You are supposed to use this on clean skin, so it’s best to use this right out of the shower or bath. Wait until you dry off, and then get to work!

You pull your skin taut like this->

and then put the microdermabrasion up to your face. It feels kind of funny at first. Like a tiny vacuum suctioning your face. Then you glide it across your face in an upward motion.

Make sure that you follow the natural lines of your face. Start with your forehead- working your way to the cheeks, and down to the chin. You use upward, outward motions.

This is a really cool at home treatment, and you see results almost immediately. Within the first couple of uses, my skin was showing a much greater softness, clearer pores, and looked healthier.

This greatly reduces fine lines, acne scars, enlarged pores, and hyperpigmentation. I have been using this once a week, it IS an intense treatment- and only needs to be used once a week.

I really really loved this because of my Keratosis Pilaris (chicken skin) and the only thing that will help with this is Vitamin A Retinol Creams and microdermabrasion. Being a mother of 2 small kids, I can’t afford to pay $100 a visit just for something that makes me feel uncomfortable in shorts.

When I got this- I was AMAZED at how well this worked on the red bumpy blotched on my thighs. It took about 2 uses to see the results, but with every treatment- it was getting much better.

I am absolutely thrilled that I can now wear skirts, shorts, and bathing suits without having to be embarrassed about those tiny little annoying bumps. This has completely ridded my skin of all the marks and bumps!

About Microdermabrasion:

he Treatment

Microdermabrasion is a noninvasive form of exfoliation and mild skin resurfacing that removes the dead skin cells from the Stratum Corneum, the outer most layer of the skin. The Stratum Corneum is the layer of the skin affected by fine lines, wrinkles, blemishes, acne, and scaring. The concentrated microdermabrasion treatment exfoliates this skin layer to break apart these common imperfections. This then triggers the body’s healing mechanisms, causing the removed dead skin cells to be rapidly replaced with healthy, new ones.

The Benefits

Microdermabrasion provides several important benefits for the skin. The treatment smoothes away dull and rough skin texture, and it softens fine lines, wrinkles, burn scars, and acne scars. The treatment also improves the skin’s tone by fading uneven pigmentation, sun damage, age spots, and skin blemishes. In addition, microdermabrasion, which combines the power of a vacuum suction with exfoliation, reduces the formation of acne. The vacuum achieves this by clearing out clogged pores and releasing trapped dirt and oil. This leaves skin more clear, vibrant, and beautiful.

The benefits of microdermabrasion cause skin to become rejuvenated, while promoting new collagen growth and cell renewal. Also, since the dead skin cells on the Stratum Corneum act as a barrier for the skin, once they are removed through microdermabrasion, skin care products will be more fully absorbed into the skin, maximizing their effectiveness. All these microdermabrasion benefits combine to uncover youthful and radiant skin.

 

Apply a treatment toner. This will neutralize the pH balance of the skin and prepare it for therecovery moisturizer.

Wait 5 minutes.

Apply a recovery moisturizer or cell renewal serum.

Apply sunscreen daily since the skin will be extra sensitive to sun exposure.

Cosmetics may be applied after the treatment.

Here are some before and after pictures!

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BUY IT: The PMD is available for $179 on their website

Disclosure: This isn’t a sponsored post, all products were sent for review purposes only. The opinions in this post are completely honest and not influenced in any way.

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Jessica

Lady Soma Renewal Serum Review

Have you heard of Lady Soma? If you haven’t- YOU are missing out my friends! Lady Soma sells all natural products for only WOMEN! Yes- we deserved to be pampered and Lady Soma Products are just calling your name (AND MINE)!

Anybody would DIE to be pampered with these products! I have used the Renewal Serum and antioxidant berry masque- which I absolutely adore both! The renewal serum is so soft and silky on my face.

 

I have been using this nightly for 3 entire weeks and WOW! The serum breaks through the dermal layer of skin to repair impaired and damaged skin. It energizes and activates the development of new skin cells with the power of Vitamin A and Hyaluronic Acid. It decreases fine lines, age spots, minor scars, and sun damage.

It has helped to even my skin tone and brighten my complexion. My skin looks so much healthier- AND it takes just a 1 second pump and swipe to maintain! Isn’t that amazing.

The serum comes with a classy glass bottle with pump action , so that YOU can control how much or how little comes out. It doesn’t really have a fragrance- if it does it’s really light and I can’t smell it.

After washing your face you take a small amount- approximately 1-2 drops and rub it on your face and neck. Massage it in with your fingertips! Never greasy, oily, or too moisturized.

I love how this feels like it is enveloping my skin in a protective barrier. I use it as a makeup primer as well as a night serum. It holds and grabs makeup (especially mineral foundation) and keeps it on for a REALLY long time. There is no sweating underneath AND no weird smell.

In the three weeks I’ve used this, my skin definitely has gotten better, smoother, and silkier! My pores seem smaller and my skin much tighter. My makeup stays fresh and is still perfect when I check it hours later!

Tiny silk bubbles that help save your skin! I LOVE this!!

BUY IT: The Renewal serum is available for $42.99 on the Lady Soma Website!

 

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Their Begininng

Lady Soma solely focuses on the women’s body.  They created a strict line, to enable women to find the best solutions to their feminine and personal issues, whether it be for her body or skin.  The word “soma” comes from the Greek language meaning “body”.  Throughout history, the Mediterranean food and culture, rich in fresh fruits, olive oil, vegetables, fish and whole grains, has been known to be the epitome of health.  Scientists have known for decades that people who eat these foods have lower rates of heart disease, cancer and other health issues.

They have developed a line for a woman that strictly focuses on internal and external demands of the body.  Here, women, in confidence, can email them or ask their representatives about their complex and personal hygiene issues; while being assisted by an educated and trained representative.  You will find all their telephone and email representatives to be fully knowledgeable in all their product lines.

Lady Soma manufactures products under very stringent GMPs (Good Manufacturing Standards), regulated by the FDA.  Their scientific researchers have worked closely with state and federal agencies to ensure the quality of their products.  They have heard many stories of women going to multiple doctors and trying alternative therapies for feminine discomfort - and they wanted to pose a solution.  Lady Soma believes that every woman is the master of her own destiny and her own health.  While taking the advice of doctors, it is also important for us as women to be empowered to make the decisions and take responsibility for our good health.

 

I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

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Splat Hair Color Review

I absolutely LOVE Splat hair color. This is the first time that I’ve used it, and I am most definitely HOOKED.

I dyed my hair 2 months ago a deep brown with a hint of red- which I LOVE! But I also wanted to do a black lowlight look. The other name brand colors I seen didn’t have a deep enough black for me, so I definitely wanted to try Splat Jet Black.

In the box, was the bottle with a tip on it, the gloves, instructions, and the bottle with the mixture. Because it is a darker color- it didn’t have bleach with it, like the other splat kits do.

Before mastering the dye- make sure that your hair is shampooed, yet not conditioned. If your hair is oily- the color will not soak in as well. I would also get an old towel and stand on it as well as putting one under your hair around your neck.

I was in my mom’s bathroom- taking strips of hair and applying the color. I wanted to make sure that there was enough black, yet not too much. I didn’t want it to look like there were just missed spots on my head. (I’ve actually had that happen before) LOL.

Because I was doing lowlights, I ended up getting it in her floor, and on the sink. I immediately cleaned it up. I figured it would stain anyway because of the color. It didn’t. As long as I kept wiping it up as it landed on the floor- it came right up.! AMAZED*

The color is like any other dye- the longer you leave it in, the more intense it will be. I ended up leaving it in for about 25 minutes, so I still had time to go get my son. Don’t ask me why I started doing it so late in the day. It arrived and I was absolutely ANXIOUS to use it!

I was super glad I did.! While I was in the pickup line waiting to pick Aidan up from school. I could see my hair drying and see the beautiful intensity of the color. I was in LOVE with this color.

See how the black stands out from the deep brown? I love it like that. It makes my hair look so amazing. I will definitely stick to this hair dye in the future.

I also wanted to do a crimson red highlight- but I was absolutely positive that my hair wouldn’t take to the bleach that comes with it. I have always had bad reactions to lighter dye! Can you say “Orange hair?” Definitely wasn’t pretty.

So instead I chose to do the pink extensions instead. These extensions are amazing! I could have cut it to any length I wanted, although I didn’t have to because it was exactly the length I needed it to be.

Each extension box comes with 2 18 inch extensions. They are totally reusable. I wasn’t sure how to do an extension at first- because I had never had used one before.

All I had to do was flip the part in my hair on the left side and clip it in, and then on the right side as well. It blends right in. I can also curl this (with medium heat) just like my real hair! (Don’t use too high heat though- it will scorch).

I am just glad that it doesn’t separate and get all scraggly like other hair extensions and hair clip-in’s I’ve seen. You know what I’m talking about. When there are like 5 hairs way longer than the others, just because you brushed it.. yeah- I hate that!

This isn’t anything like that! I really love that they are high quality! Plus the pink totally offsets the dark making it look awesome!

I have had so many compliments on my hair, and it makes me feel amazing!

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Jessica

My 17th Birthday

The time comes when we know that we are seen as “grown” in the eyes of our parents or grandparents. The time came for me when I hit my seventeenth birthday.

I was so excited! I went to school that Spring morning, came home, and went to work. When I got off work- I had a box sitting on the table. There were thoughts flying through my head about what this could be. It was kind-of smallish yet had such an elegant wrapping.

My mom sit me down and told me that there was something totally different in the box. Something like I’d never received before. At first I thought-“Are these car keys in this box?”

I still had absolutely no clue as to what she was hinting at and talking about. What could I possibly get that means so much to her yet I had never received before?

She looked at me with gleaming eyes and held the box out to me. I reached for it- and carefully opened the beautifully wrapped package. What I found inside really DID mean a lot to her AND me.

I ended up getting family jewelry. I got my Mom and Dad’s engagement ring and wedding ring, My grandma’s wedding set, AND my Great Grandmothers wedding set.

I was SO happy. They were so beautiful and these heirlooms meant the world to me. I couldn’t have gotten a better gift. This meant that they trusted me to hold on to something valuable in money AND heart!

Of course, shortly after- I wanted to get a luxury safe for my jewelry since I worked at a fast food restaurant when I was in high school. I wanted to keep them pristine, glowing, and to last forever so I could have the chance to hand them down to my daughter!

 

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Jessica

Glass Handbag Review & Giveaway

How many times have you been looking for something in your purse and not been able to find it? I am pretty sure that I do this almost DAILY. It get’s frustrating, especially if I am in line somewhere and it takes me forever.                  
I end up dumping everything out, searching for that one thing- and then having to put everything back in my purse! It gets VERY aggravating! It makes a mess of things and usually holds me up in the line forever- making the people behind me mad.
I was excited to be able to review a Glass Handbag. With the Glass Handbag (No-it’s not glass).. It comes with a built in light. So it makes it SO much easier to see. It even comes with extra batteries. Even if you run THOSE dead- it only takes 2 AAA batteries of ANY kind.

I chose the Exotic Snake Print Structured Brown Leather Satchel. I am in love with this purse and have been using it since it came in the mail. I’m not usually the type to use the same purse for more than a week- but this bag definitely changed my mind on that one!
This purse has a light inside so that I can see whatever it is I’m looking for. No more digging and digging and coming up empty handed. Even if I am in a dark parking lot, I can find my keys to unlock my truck!
The little black thing is the battery holder. You put the batteries in the back of it- (has a slip on and off back) and unplug one of the little cords to make it light up. The battery pack has it’s own storage space inside the purse!

The inside is so spacious! There is tons of room to carry my wallet, lotion, perfume, makeup bag, keys, and camera. AND more room if I wanted to add something else.

Here are the two sides. In the big zipper I can hold whatever I want- whether it be a little notebook and a pen to take notes while I wait for Aidan in the pick-up line at school.
In the side with 2 pockets a small zipper- I hold my cell phone, coupons, and MP3 player and earphones- so Adisyn doesn’t get bored while we sit and wait for the pickup line to start moving.

It has a zip top closure on the top. Which I love. I can KNOW that if my purse drops, all my stuff isn’t going to come tumbling out. BUT it also has a magnetic automatic flap closure as well.
If I am being lazy and don’t want to fully zip the purse on my way out of the house- I can just flip the closure over and it automatically grasps the other side of the purse. AND nothing comes out!!

There is nothing like owning a perfectly designed, luxurious handbag. It makes a woman feel classy and sophisticated. These bags are REAL leather, and designed with absolutely NO flaws what-so-EVER!
Not only does this come with the regular handles that you see on my shoulders, but it came with an additional cross body shoulder strap as well. It makes having this bag an even better experience. Two ways to carry it in ONE!
It has the protective feet on the bottom to make sure the leather on your bag doesn’t become scratched or beaten up if you sit it down without thinking (which I sometimes AM guilty of doing!).
Glass Handbags offers handbags, evening bags and duffel bags. I already have my eye on a duffel bag for my makeup. Who wants to be digging around in a regular bag when they can have a lighted luxury one? NOT me.
These are more expensive than most regular bags, but considering that they are constructed with REAL leather and the electronics of a light inside—it’s totally worth it. Moms have to splurge sometimes too, and this is the best way to splurge. I definitely feel that this is right up at the top with carrying a Prada or Louis Vuitton Bag- people stop and take notice of it.
Even my husband said he really liked the purse and he has never noticed any purse I have ever carried in all our 7 years together.. so obviously- if it gets a mans attention- there is nothing to be worried about.
We went out and I was stopped more times than I could count asking about the purse. I was happy to show them the add-ons of the purse and how it worked. They were definitely impressed with it. They claimed they had never heard of Glass Handbags and said they were definitely going to look into it.
I was GLAD to have been able to help them.. I love this purse and so glad I was able to review it. It is so beautifully designed that it’s hard NOT to take notice of it.

• Double top handles, 7” drop.
• Optional cross body shoulder strap
• 18"-24½" drop Zip top with magnetic closure
• Two outside zip pockets
• Two inside zip pocket
• One inside open pockets
• Silver logo lining Integrated light system. Light turns on when you open the bag.

A little about Glass Handbag (Source http://www.glasshandbag.com/)
Illuminating Glass Handbags
When you purchase a luxury Glass Handbag you are buying the ultimate in style, function & design. When you open your beautiful designer handbag, purse or evening clutch it casts a functional, uniform pale blue light evenly within. Our top brand handbag selection of Glass Handbag productsincludes:

• Beautiful Leather Handbags
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• Glamorous Crystal Clutches
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• Thin Light Takes Virtually No Space
• Low Power Consumption
• Moisture Resistant
• Incredibly Flexible Purse Light
• No Heat – Light Panel Provides Cool Light
• Long Life Lasting 25,000 Hours on 2 AAA Batteries

Leather technology:
All of the purses & handbags from Glass Handbag have beautiful leather textures of all kinds, exotic embossed patterns to silky patent leathers.   Patent leather, Napa leather, and natural leathers of the highest quality. 
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Jessica

Tshirt Wonderland Review

If you are a regular reader of this blog, then you know how much I love wearing funny shirts. Not only do they INTRIGUE me, but I love to keep people smiling. Just wait until you see their collection of Awesome pop culture apparel.

With this new shirt that I received from Tshirt Wonderland, I felt like it fit me to a T. I received the "Without ME, it’s just AWESO” shirt. I chose a small, and I hit it right on the head. Usually smalls are more like mediums, but not with AM Shirts.

Their small is really a small, and I appreciate that. I hate guessing on a shirt size- whether it’s going to be too small or too large. This shirt fit perfectly.

I’ve had it for 3 weeks and it has been washed a number of times, and the paint on the shirt has never faded, peeled off, or stuck together..and I dried it on high heat.

I was and am amazed. I really liked this shirt. Because it’s black it can be fitted with jeans, black pants, or shorts. So anything really. It’s a cool shirt just to wear around.

Even though it’s black- I’ve been wearing it in the summer and it hasn’t made me too hot at all. It is made from cotton, so my skin can definitely breath when I wear it =)

Adam thought it was funny because he says that because I am always taking pictures of myself for my blog and the reviews I do that I am “into my self” so he thinks this shirt was perfect for me.. lol

When you choose a shirt from their site- they have so many choices of categories to choose from. They have Geek Shirts, Redneck Shirts, Zombie Shirts, Crazy Shirts, and so many more.

When you order a shirt you get to choose the style you want (on any shirt.) Men Tshirt, Men Tank, Men Sleeveless, Men’s Long Sleeve Women Tank, Girly Shirt.. and more.

TONS and tons of colors of shirts to choose from once you’ve selected a style. Especially if you choose a men’s shirt.. and then you get to choose a size for your shirt. Ranging from S-6XL

 

Here are some I would ♥ to sport.

I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

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Jess

Konvine Roll Up Shoes Review & Giveaway

If you are a regular reader here at Made.By.Jess then it isn’t a surprise that I am a shoe hoarder- especially high heel boots. I am in love with the way they look with any kind of pants, jeans, skirt, or dress.

BUT- I hate the way they make my feet hurt after a couple of hours of wearing them! My feet ache so bad that I feel like I’ve walked on rocks for 12 hours straight with absolutely no shoes on. The soles emit achiness and feel like fire.

So, when I heard of Knovine shoes, I was pretty sure I could hear my feet give a little sigh. These shoes are amazing. When they came in the mail they were in a small black box. When I opened the box, the shoes were rolled up.

As I unrolled them- they were absolutely stunning! Even more so then on the internet. When you see these shoes up close in real life- you can tell that they have a shimmery look added to the black- so they not only look comfortable, but they look dressy as well.

Mixed with the small silver skull on the top- these shoes were heaven! I immediately put them on my feet and OH MY JESUS were they comfortable.

I have been wearing these with everything! Jeans, pants, pajama’s, skirts.. you name it- I’ve done it. I probably didn’t take these shoes off for an entire week straight- this is all I wore EVERY DAY.

BUT They are designed to roll up, so you can stick them in your purse and take them with you. When your out and about and your feet are crying for help and comfort- just slip these shoes out of your purse and onto your feet—simple, simple!

But I loved them so much that I wore them without them having to save my tootsies during a day out! They were already THERE because I put them there. They feel like ballet shoes because they are bendable yet strong enough on the bottom that you don’t feel like you’re walking on nothing.

I chose the Black Shimmery shoes with a skull because black goes with everything and I love the skull look. The skull gives these classy shoes a bit of rocker edge which I love.

They have other prints- so you don’t have to choose black. They also have snakeskin, camouflage, leopard print, denim, shimmery white, giraffe and more! AND they have other options other then skulls as well. So no matter what style you have- there will be a perfect pair for you- CALLING for you to buy them.!

The box that these shoes came in was abducted by my 3 year old daughter and used for her horses..so mommy didn’t get to keep the box. It also came with a rather tall black bag to keep the Konvine shoes in while they are in your purse! This is an amazing idea- they didn’t get lost in my gigantic purse. All I had to do was reach inside, find the bag, change shoes, and put my boots inside the bag and back inside my purse.

Buy It: You can purchase Konvine Shoes right off their website! The pair I reviewed retails for $34.95. The prices range from $10.95 to $39.95 depending on the shoe.

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Jessica

Stay Ahead of the Game: Plan in Advance for School

There’s nothing more stressful when school begins than running around frantically trying to find your classes, buying the right books at the last minute, and not getting into classes that have already been closed. Of course some issues cannot be helped, but others can! As opposed to feeling stressed out and unprepared, start preparing a few weeks before school begins. If you’re not an organized person this may seem like a challenge, but chances are you will feel a lot more put together when school starts. Here are some simple ways to prepare yourself for school ahead of time so you’ll be the smartest student around.

Buy Your Books Ahead of Time

If you know what books are required for the classes you are in, buy them ahead of time. If the school bookstore is super expensive, you can ususally find books for an inexpensive cost on Amazon or you can look for them on Craigslist. However you decide to find them, once you’ve purchased your books you can look through them and get familiar with the material. You’ll also be sure to impress your professor when you show up to class on time and with your book in hand.

Find a Writing Service that Will Come in Handy

Writing is challenging at times, so if you start looking now for some extra help as opposed to waiting until the semester begins you’ll feel a lot better when that paper is extra challenging to finish. Finding a tutor or paying for a service to help you in the writing department will definitely pay off and will make school go by a lot smoother. Essayscapital.com is a site that will help you with writing and make sure that your paper is exceptional.

Become Familiar with the Campus and Where Classes are Located

Nothing is more frustrating than showing up late to class on the first day of school. To prevent this from taking place, get familiar with the campus. If you’re already familiar with your school then you should be all set, but if you still feel a little rusty or are a transfer student, it might be a good idea to visit the school. When you’re at school, walk around a bit, and learn where your classes will be located. If you miss your first class a professor can give your spot to someone else and you don’t want that to happen! So plan ahead and think of ways to make your life simpler before school begins. Your hard work and organizational skills will definitely pay off.

Sierra is a freelance writer who gradated from college 5 years ago. She tried to be as organized as she could while she was getting her degree, which helped her enjoy school a lot more. Stay organized and plan ahead and school will go smoothly for you too!