Review: Perky™ PLUS Stain Remover Review

I have a 5 year old, a 3 year old, and a pit bull puppy. The kids seem to be little tiny tornados. Between all 3, it seems they can create quite the stains. Stains are a part of our everyday life.

Whether it’s spilling stuff on the carpet, or dragging dirt and mud on their shoes.. I have to jump on the stains right then and there or I am left with dirty, icky SMELLY stains.. ICK. But the stained life just got a bit easier when I received a full bottle of Perky Plus Professional Spot & Stain Remover.

Perky Plus safely removes grease, blood, pet, and other household stains from carpet, upholstery, vinyl and other fabrics. Groom Industries has been in the business of stain removal for over thirty-five years, so they know what they’re doing when it comes to stains!

We have beige carpet in our living room, which I absolutely despise because it shows EVERYTHING. There is nothing that doesn’t turn into a big brown spot on this carpet. I sure do wish I had hardwood floors.. lol.

We have worked our way through every carpet cleaning product on the marker, and even bought a shampooer. But.. getting the stains out isn’t so bad since the Perky Plus came into our home. All I have to do is flip open the flip top bottle, squirt the stain and wait 2 minutes, then scrub with the WHIZ GROOM brush.

My kids have spilled everything from milk, coke, tea, and even food such as marinara sauce on my carpet. So I have spent most of their lives scrubbing and scrubbing carpets just HOPING the stains would come out.

Now that we have a puppy, he can be quite the tornado as well. His tail has knocked over stuff, he has peed in the floor before I could grab him and take him outside- he has even thrown up in the floor once. SO- the Perky Plus isn’t just a stain cleaner to me, it’s a life saver and time saver!

My husband works outside all day. He is a foreman for our local tree trimming service, so you can just imagine the mud splatters. A couple of days ago somehow she squished a quarter size pile of mud into the carpet. No matter how many times I tell him to take his shoes off at the door- he doesn’t listen.

So—this happened.

I swear it didn’t even take me 4 minutes to get BOTH of these stains out. You dab with a washcloth or towel after using the Whiz Groom Brush. The stain just seems to go into the washcloth and right out of the carpet. This IS a magic stain fighter and I LOVE it. I SO wish I had known about this when my kids were toddlers and we had leaky sippy cups. Oh how much sanity it would have saved me.

Imagine the stains you can kiss goodbye for good...

Red Wine, Mud, Pet Stains, Sauces, Grease

Groom Industries has tons of other wonderful products to check out. They have other stuff for carpets and wood floor cleaning products as well. I definitely want to try the heavy duty stain remover.

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

Ed Young - Creative Pastors

Pastor Ed Young helps to inspire those that are looking for answers in uncharted territory or just in everyday life. Pastor Ed Young lends his voice and sermons as a “creative pastor” to CreativePastors.com, a resource for church leaders, and My C3 Global. Pastor Young is the founding and Senior Pastor of Fellowship Church in Grapevine, Texas. Since it began in 1990, Fellowship Church has grown to be one of the most popular churches in North America. There are now remote campuses in not only the Metroplex of Dallas/Ft. Worth, but also in Miami, Florida. "Fellowship isn't just who we are, it's what we do." These words are Pastor Ed Young's words of wisdom on his web page to those he reaches each week and those that haven't yet heard his sermons. Young has dedicated his life to reaching out to the lost and the lonely.

Ed Young is not only a Senior pastor, a husband, a father and a founder of one of the most popular churches in the nation, but he is also a bestselling author and conference speaker. Young has been married for over 30 years to his wife, Lisa and they have four children. Young has written over 14 books. Some of his most popular are "Marriage Mirror," a book about seeing yourself in your spouse and recognizing God's reflection in your marriage, and "Kid Ceo," a book about discipline and leadership of your children as they grow up. Young's latest book, written with the help of his wife, "Sexperiment" is a New York Times Bestseller, about sex in marriage being more about intimacy than just the "chore" of sex.

Pastor Young hosts a C3 Conference that combines inspirational messages by popular speakers with worship and other teachings to reach out to others. The C3 Conference intends to blend creativity, church and culture together to find many answers. The next C3 Conference will be held in Dallas February 13-15, 2013. Ed Young will start streaming Ed Young TV 24/7 on September 23, 2012 on his website. Young strives to make the complex topics seem simple as he speaks to people in ways everyone can understand and relate to each topic. Christian or not, Young strives to reach a broad audience so they can know God and grow while they learn.

Ed Young didn't become a speaking sensation pastor overnight. Young began Fellowship Church in 1990 without knowing what was ahead, only knowing he wanted to share God's word. The church began with only 150 people. Young says the blessings kept flowing in and he can only explain these blessings as a “God Thing.” Young says he wishes he had resources like Creative Pastors and C3 Global when he was going through his own strife. Pastor Young relates all of his sermons to things in our everyday lives. He ensures you that you are not alone and that every prayer has an answer.

Creative Pastors along with the C3 Conference and Young's writings are meant to inspire and comfort others no matter what they may be going through. Not only do Young and the other pastors help others, they are there for you to help them grow and learn. Young is always asking for feedback so that he can reach out to others that either don't know God or just hunger to learn more each day about Jesus. Pastor Ed Young wants to make a difference in your life by bringing you the word of God in a way each person can understand.

Click here for more information on Creative Pastors. For more information about the C3 Conference go to C3 Conference.com. Check out Pastor Ed Young's Website to follow Pastor Young's sermons or for more information on his teachings and Fellowship Church.

Unstoppable by Nick Vujicic

Unstoppable by Nick Vujicic (Chapter 1 Excerpt)

Review: Pouchee Ultimate Purse Organizer Pouch

 

My purse can sometimes look like a disaster area. I tend to carry a larger purse so that I can fit items either I need or my kids need at some point during the day. BUT this can make it SO hard to find something when just reaching in.

I end up having to dig around for at least 5 minutes trying to feel around until I discover something that feels like what I am looking for. Sometimes I hit the spot, sometimes NOT! Just depends I guess. It seems the more hurried I am, the less I can find. Weird, huh?

I am also sure that there might be a little furry monster living in there that steals my pens and hides them somewhere deep deep inside his cave of a home- and maybe my change as well..

So- the conclusion? It’s a gigantic disaster inside there. Well, it was until I found the amazing Pouchee Purse Organizer. The pouchee has helped me organize all my random stuff that was always somehow stuck to the bottomless pit.

I switch purses like there’s no tomorrow, so I can just grab the pouchee- slip it in the purse and have only my wallet and makeup bag left to switch. I find that SO time saving.

Plus- I can have all my cards RIGHT there for when I need them. Bank card, Library card, and Drivers License.  It has a pouch for my sunglasses, so they aren’t getting smashed in the bottom. I had an awesome pair end up dying because all my other stuff smashed it.

I even have a little spot for my glasses case. I know exactly where they are when I need them. I love that everything has it’s own spot and is conveniently located, so I can grab it!

Inside I have room for lotion, spray, hand balm, and anything else. It has a zipper pouch on the inside of one side, I can stick change or my medicine in it, so I don’t have to search forever and a day for them.

I LOVE green- for all of you who didn’t already know. I flip OUT over anything green, so I loved that they sent me the Apple Green Version. It’s made of cotton, and feels so amazingly soft.

When I opened the package, I immediately dumped everything out of my purse and started organizing everything. I was VERY surprised at how roomy the POUCHEE was. Of course, I have found room for more stuff inside my purse now that everything is in order. I now have room to stick my camera bag inside, so I can randomly snap shots of my children at the park!

Of course- this was designed by a brilliant mom who was gifted a beautiful purse that had no inside pockets. She thought she wouldn’t ever get to use it because there was no where for her to put her things, so she thought up the POUCHEE. Now women everywhere can now have a brilliantly beautiful organized purse.

Features of the Pouchee Purse Organizer:

Credit card pockets on the outside of the purse organizer for easy access

This purse organizer fits nicely into most purses!

Inside dividers keep everything organized

No Wrapping - No Assembly - No Hassle Purse Organizer

Purse organizer expands to hold many items!

Inside Zippered pockets for change or personal items

Handy Rings for ease of changing purses and bags

Outside pockets for pens, sunglasses, mobile phone, etc.

Inside pockets for lipsticks or small flashlights, credit cards, keys

Light-colored liner to easily see organizer contents

The Ultimate Purse Organizer!

The Cotton Pouchee Purse Organizer is available in twelve colors! They have other items and colors available on the website!

Visit the Pouchee Shop to grab your own Pouchee Purse Organizer. The cotton organizers are $25.40.

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Jessica

Review: Starlooks ~ Starbox September Box

I admit it, I am a makeup junkie. I love makeup, no matter what kind it is. I love trying out new colors, new shades, and new textures. There is nothing that I won’t try. I was excited to learn about the Starlooks Starbox. This is a monthly box you get with 3-5 FULL sized samples of makeup.

I loved the way they giftwrapped the makeup inside the box with a peach colored paper. It made it look so elegant and classy. If you look through the website, you will see that they have tons of different colors in everything they have, which is a huge plus for me (the makeup geek).

Citron Lipstick

Formulated to shade, define, and style your perfect lip. This ultra smooth formulation applies and blends effortlessly. True vibrant colors with hydration. Apply directly onto lips or, for a softer look, use a lip brush to blend out edges. Shades can be mixed for stunning effects. Superior texture, vibrant color, and long lasting. Stands out in any atmosphere. Quality above and beyond your high-end brand. Designed to be paired with Starlooks lip liner, and Starlooks lip gloss!

The first thing I just had to try was this lipstick. I have never had the pleasure of using an orange citrus shade of lipstick. At first I wasn’t sure if I would like it.

But I really really did like it. It isn’t such a DEEP orange. It’s more an orange shimmer which is absolutely beautiful. I would say the uniqueness of this shade is what makes it so fabulous.

Not only is this color breathtaking, but it brings out the orange flecks in my eyes, There has never been a previous lipstick to EVER to do this! I LOVE it!\

Here are some of the other lipstick shades I am dying to try.!

All of their lipstick shades are not only brilliantly pigmented, but they are fashionably named as well. I am loving this company already.

You can buy the lipsticks for $9 a piece on the website

Gold Dust Eyeshadow

The second item in this box is a beautiful gold shimmered eye shadow.

It is really hard to see this eyeshadow. My camera just wouldn’t take a perfect picture of this no matter how hard I tried. When I would use flash- it was too bright and you couldn’t see anything, so I had to turn the flash completely off and this is what I got.

The gold is a very beautiful color and because my eyes are green/hazel with flecks of orange, this eye shadow shimmer looked absolutely stunning! It’s great for on the go because it has a second layer under the eyeshadow that holds the shadow brush! And it has a mirror at the top! A+

Here are some other eyeshadows I ♥:

The eyeshadows are available for $9 a piece on the website

Classy Blush

The last item is the classy blush. This blush is mind-blowing beautiful. Not only because it looks so natural and blended right in with my skin, but because it gave me such a sunkissed bronzed look.

I love that it comes with it’s own brush located in a second layer under the blush. You just flip it open, grab the brush, and use the mirror that comes with it and wa-lah instant beauty!

Here are some of the other blushes I would like to try:

The blushes are available for $12 a piece on the website.

These colors completes such a beautiful look, each color complementing the others. I am SO glad to have been able to discover this! AND if you sign up for the monthly boxes (which is only $15.00

If you added up these 3 items, you’re going to be paying $30 if you bought them all separately. Buying the monthly box means you get a HUGE discount, actually a 50% discount!

 

To order visitStarlooks.com.

“The feeling I get when I create myself into a work of art is unmatched to any other form of expression available to me. The moment I surrender any shred of doubt keeping me from fully transforming into an expanded version of myself is a bliss unmatchable.  This, in combination with pushing the boundaries of detailed, 3 dimensional artistry that can be worn and shown off, make the work of creating garments work worth doing. ” – Lauren Bradley

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Man Made Diamonds

If you have been looking at all these “Man Made Diamonds” and thinking if they are just as beautiful as real diamonds- then I have the answer for you!

Synthetic Diamonds, which are known as man made diamonds because they are manufactured in a lab, not a mine- are physically, chemically, and visually the same exact thing- which is what I call real.

Still, creating white diamonds is quite more extensive then creating a colored diamond, so they are still whopping on the scale, just not as much as a real diamond.

You could pay close to five THOUSAND for a real gorgeous one, whereas you will only pay in the hundreds for a man made diamond (although there are those exquisite ones that can still cost you close to 2 grand). Of course- just like real diamonds the price varies on  shape, cut, carat, clarity, and color, This is also true for real diamonds as well. Depending on what type you want (man made), you could definitely get one at about $400 if you are on a budget.

There is no visible difference in real and not. They are both absolutely stunning, the only difference is that a scientist has concocted and grown one and the other has been grown from the earth. The only real difference to be seen is price.

Thanks for dropping by,

Jessica

Need Help Getting Pregnant?

I have been blessed to be able to have 2 kids in a very short amount of time. Sure, It was exhausting at first. I had a newborn with a young child still in diapers, yet- I wouldn’t have changed it for the world. There are many MANY women out there just trying to get pregnant.

Some women are only having sex once a week or sometimes two- the best way to get pregnant is to try and try again. I know it must come as a shock month after month when the tests come up negative, but don’t let it get you down. There are plenty of women who have had that same issue, and ended up getting pregnant because they stayed positive about the situation.

Letting it get you down and depressed will only make matters worse. Sometimes it may take a year or two to get pregnant for some women, you just have to be patient, hope with all your heart, and pray like a mad woman.

You just need some encouragement and maybe some fertility pills if it’s been too long, you have gone to your doctor and there has been issues with not enough egg count.  Jus don’t give up hope and prepare to get pregnant.

There are plenty of support groups with women who have been down that long and difficult road, who know what you’re going through and what you’ve been through. Just let it all out, stop letting it depress you, and THINK YOU CAN THINK YOU CAN!

I’m not saying the road will be easy or short lived because it might not be, but as long as you keep faith, it will not get you down and over rule your mind. The best thing to do is talk to your mom, best friend, counselor, or your doctor. They can all lead you in the direction you need to be.

Thanks for dropping by,

Jess

Holiday Invitations

I look at the Calendar and think to myself “How in the world is it September already?” Time flies and before you know it, the holidays will be here. I can’t believe that Halloween is next month! And then Thanksgiving, and the Most loved holiday in our house Christmas!!

We always have the family over on holidays to see the kids, so that we aren’t dragging them to a million different places, because they tend to get cranky and tired of riding in the car from here to there..

So, since time has seemed to sneak up on me this year, we have started ordering our holiday invitations. That way, I have more time to relax and enjoy myself during this beautiful fall season, and not be in such a rush to send out the invitations, get everything ready, and make sure my kids don’t tornado-ize my house right before company comes over.

Because I am ordering them all at one time, I get a 10% discount which not only saving me money, but it’s saving me time as well. I’ll already have them pre-ordered sitting in my desktop ready to be sent out.

Holidays are my favorite because my kids tend to have a smile from ear to ear all day long no matter what holiday it is- all because they get to eat, eat, and eat some more. Turkey, Ham, and tons of pies. Hey- who could blame them. I used to love stuffing myself too.

Now that i  am the one cooking and baking, keeping everything warm, and making sure the kids eat, I don’t eat until later. Holidays aren’t AS exciting when there are so many dishes to wash..lol.

Where do you have your holidays? Do you travel or stay at home? If you stay at home, do you send out invitations?

Thanks for dropping by,

 

Jessica

Review & Giveaway: Mavea Water Filtration Pitcher

MAVEA water filter cartridge reduces:

• Chlorine taste and odor and limescale for a great taste of hot and cold drinks,
• Contaminants such as:
• heavy metals (like cadmium, copper, mercury),

• organic impurities (such as benzene, MTBE and tetrchloroethylene)

• pesticides (e.g atrazine or simazine) for your well being.

I have been using this amazing Mavea Elemaris Water Pitcher for about 3-4 weeks now, and I have to tell you- it is amazing. I’ve used a Brita water pitcher before and it is NOTHING compared to this one.

This is very easy to use. When you get it in the mail, it isn’t put together. You apply the filter part and stick the top on the pitcher, which takes about a minute- and is easy as pie.

Then you run 2 cycles through the filter to get it working and keep it flowing. It’s easy to use. You stick it under your water faucet. Let the top part of it fill up and then you’ll see it start slowly dripping into the bottom part- and then it will quicken up after you’ve ran the first two necessary cycles.

 

This one has an easy pour soft-grip handle that makes it easy to hold and pour. Because the handle is so thick, I don’t have to worry about it slipping through my fingers, crashing to the floor, and breaking.

Even when it’s completely full, I don’t have any issues with sliding it into the refrigerator. Like I’ve said before: “I HATE the taste of tap water”. BUT I also dislike using spring water bottles. SO- with a Mavea water pitcher and a reusable water bottle, all the unnecessary plastic is eliminated.

I love how classy and beautiful this is designed to be. It isn’t cheap plastic, you can tell that it is made from a high quality plastic. The plastic is BPA free, so you don’t have to worry about that!

This eliminates all the nasty chemicals tastes that come from drinking tap water. Whether your water has a chlorine taste or you can taste the metal from the pipes, this eliminates it all. Filtering that nasty tasting water into great fresh tasting water.

This has a bobble top flow system. When you put this under your faucet and fill it up, the top automatically starts to close when it fills up. This is also dishwasher safe. You can remove the digital reader (that tells you when your filter needs to be replaced) and stick the rest in the dishwasher. Of course, you can do the same with hand washing if you do not have a dishwasher.

                                    (The digital reader)

 

The pitcher is made perfectly for storing in the side compartment of your refrigerator. Now that I don’t have to put tons of water bottles in the side, I am saving on space and money thanks to this amazing little gadget.

Now instead of cooking with tap water, we also use this in cooking food. Not only does the food taste better but it is also healthier. We have also started watering our dog with the filtered water.. HEY he doesn’t have to drink tap water either…lol.

BUY IT: Head over to Mavea’s website and have a look at all of their great pitchers.

WIN IT: One lucky Made.By.Jess reader will win their very own Mavea Elemaris Water Pitcher

Mavea also has a blog! You can find them on Facebookand Twitter.

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

 

Thanks for dropping by,

Jessica