Review: Flirty Diva Tees- Customized Shirts

 

Even before I had kids I knew that I wanted to name them something unique. With a name like “Jessica” I wanted their names to mean something to them (even if it’s just in spelling)!

BUT the downside to having a unique name is that there aren’t many customized things that you can buy. When we go somewhere and see the bike license plates, shirts, or even keychains—their names aren’t in there.

When I ran across Flirty Diva Tees Sweetie Pie Tees I knew I had to have one for her. They are SO adorable and can be customized with any name you want.

The shirts are long sleeve, black, with hot pink/yellow, or green letters. When it arrived in the mail- Adisyn couldn’t have been happier! She immediately started jumping up and down and wanting to wear it. OF course, I let her!

She just looks so unbelievably adorable in her shirt. Doesn’t she look so proud sporting it? I was very amazed at how bright the lettering stayed even after washing and drying it TONS of times!

They are made of 100% cotton and are the very BEST quality! They aren’t MASS produced, they are made one-by-one right here in the United States. They are guaranteed to not crack or fade! ♥ them!

There is a limit of 4 words that can go on the shirt, but other than that—you can choose anything you want! Whether it’s “little sister, big sister, their name, Birthday Girl, or Princess” they can be customized ANY way you wish!

Since the shirts are customized, they are nonreturnable. SO- if you accidentally make a mistake you’ll have to order another if you don’t want them wearing a misspelled shirt—so make sure the spelling is correct.

5 EASY STEPS
Step 1. TYPE NAME, Type your child's first name in the bar that says first name, then type your childs middle name into the bar that says middle name.
Your t-shirt will be produced in caps and lowercase using the lettering style
(font) shown in the picture of our cute little model, Ava Grace.
Step 1. CHOOSE STYLE OF SHIRT (short sleeve or long sleeve)
Step 2. CHOOSE SIZE
Step 3. CHOOSE THE COLOR OF SHIRT.
Step 4. CHOOSE THE COLOR FOR THE LETTERING.
Step 5. CHOOSE THE QUANTITY and click ADD TO CART.

THAT'S IT! YOU HAVE JUST CREATED A BEAUTIFUL T-SHIRT FOR YOUR LITTLE GIRL THAT SHE WILL LOVE!

Buy IT! You can buy your own special princess a shirt at a discounted price of only $26.95 (originally $49.90).

They also make any other kind of customized (AND already made) tee shirt, long sleeved shirt, and EVEN hoodies! They come in many colors and sizes (even plus sizes)!

Here are some already made shirts that I couldn’t resist showing you:

Giveaway to come shortly!

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Jessica Renee

Review: Acure Calming Lavender Lotion

I am so amazed by Acure, since the VERY beginning. Every single product that I’ve used from them has been downright AMAZING! The lotion is no different, smells and feels amazing.

I use this after I get out of the shower at night, and even in the morning my skin is STILL so soft and smooth. I love the smell of lavender and how relaxing it is.

Lavender also has some very AMAZING benefits when used in skincare, which is amazing in itself. It is a natural antiseptic and anti-fungal which aids in scar reduction and accelerates the healing process.

When using something with Lavender in it you’ll see a reduction in acne breakouts, redness, and blotchiness. So not only does it help to heal acne, it also helps even complexion overtime.

My skin just seems so silky soft, smells amazing, and seems to glow. Winter is my worst time for dry skin and lotion is something I use very frequently.

My skin gets dry, flaky, and ashy-like. I love that this lotion is SO moisturizing and nourishing. I’ve been tanning frequently since January and moisturized skin seems to be hold a tan more. Not only does my skin soak this lotion up, it’s help my “tan” WooHoo! 

This is hands down one of my favorite lotions from Acure Organics!

Buy IT: You can buy the Acure Calming Lavender Lotion for $10.00

Review: Giant Microbes Rotavirus Toy- The Loveable Germ.

Whether you’re a teacher, a science lover, or a parent who wants to teach their kids about germs.. I have something amazing to tell you about- Giant Microbes.

These little furry creatures come in a variety of sizes, shapes, and germs. They have everything from Athlete’s Foot to the kissing disease. You might be asking yourself “what exactly are Giant Microbes?” They are cute little plush germs that represent your favorite or NOT so favorite germs!

They are so cute and loveable that they make the perfect “learning” toy for kids! Each germ comes with an informational card that tells what the virus is and exactly how it is spread between people.

The GERM that we received was Rotavirus, which is also commonly referred to as the “Stomach Bug.” It is now known that most kids get Rotavirus before the age of 5. Worldwide- more than 450,000 kids die from this disease yearly, although in the U.S. it is known and treatable with water mixed with a small amount of salt and sugar (because of severe hydration).

Countries that have the Rotavirus vaccination have less hospitalizations and infections. I love that this not only teaches kids about germs, but it also taught ME! I didn’t know how severely this could harm children and that most countries don’t have the vaccination.

Giant Microbes have so many different cute little stuffed germs that they are hard to resist. Adisyn thinks her “Rotavirus” is a kitty though.. I have NO idea why— Kids!

Here are some other cutesy Giant Microbes:

The Cavity

The Brain Cell

Mono- The Kissing Disease

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Buy It!

Here is a link to Giant Microbes full catalog where you can find the entire Giant Microbe collection.

 

Jessica Renee

Review: Magic Tap Drink Dispenser

We’ve all been there at one time or another—especially when your children are very small. They like to be independent and think they can “do everything themselves”… which leads into giant messes made when they try and pour their own drinks.

They try and pick up a gallon of milk and it ends up not only pouring out of their cup but they drop the milk jug and it starts to chug itself right on the floor? Well, messes no more! Magic Tap is an amazing innovative drink dispenser that saves us from having to clean up all those messes.

Magic Tap by IdeaStream is very easy to use. You just add the batteries (after washing it beforehand) and put it on top of your milk or juice jug. Then your child can go into the fridge and put their cups (AND even bowls) up to the jug and get the excitement of pouring their own drink without the mess.

You don’t have to worry about them picking anything up, so nothing gets dropped or spilled. They just put their glass up to the lever of the Magic Tap and the fluid comes out. Nothing to it! Easy for them, easy for us!! Can’t beat that!

All it needs is 2 AA batteries, so there isn’t any assembly required. You take the top off your juice, water, or milk container and replace it with the Magic Tap. It’s a rubber-like top that fits right over the top and encloses nicely (while leaving room for the jug inside your refrigerator).

There are a few beverages you should not use with your Magic Tap:

-carbonated beverages

-beverages containing pulp

-beverages containing 40% alcohol or more

-beverages containing Sarsaparilla or Sarsaparilla emulating flavors (root beer)

-beverages beyond their expiration date

No Drips, No Spills, No Mess!

 

BUY IT: You can buy Magic Tap online

Be sure to 'like' Magic Tap on Facebook!

 

Jessica Renee

 

Review: Blush Accessories Tee Shirt Extender

Low cut jeans are cute when you're standing up, but as soon as you sit down they go even lower towards my bottom. I've been sporting low cut jeans for as long as I can remember. High-waisted jeans and shorts just do NOT work well with me, so low-cut jeans are still my thing.

I love how comfortable they feel when I'm doing day to day tasks, at work, or even a night out with the friends-- but like I said before, the fact that they lower even more when I'm sitting leaves my lower back and top part of my butt crack open to exposure unless I hike them up an inch before I sit.. (which can lead to unwanted wedgies half the time).

So I was excited to learn that I could still rock my low rise jeans without showing more skin than I wanted. HOW? The Blush Accessories Tee Shirt Extender of course. This is like a camisole for your lower back. A camisole hides your breasts when you wear a low cut shirt, right? Well this hides the lower back and butt from exposure as well.

It comes in many colors and is easy to put on. I ended up getting the white one, which I like because I can pair It with any color shirt and It will match. This has already been a lifesaver to me.. It is worn for the look of layering without the bulk.

They are shaped like a tube top but have a thinner stretchy fabric. It comes in 4 different colors (white, black, brown and olive), so it’s easy to change it up and make the perfect look. These are great for a mommy-to-be as well, they stretch extremely well without being uncomfortable to accommodate that growing belly.

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Jessica Renee

Review: Enjoy Hair- Straightening Balm & Shine and Smooth Gel

 

 

The Straightening Balm

The Straightening Balm amazing because it works on even the most difficult hair. It helps make curly or coarse hair manageable, soft, and smooth. After shampooing and conditioning apply the straightening gel throughout damp hair and blow-dry. Style as usual & follow with the shine and smooth gel.

My Review*

I’m a true supporter of Enjoy products. Not only are they a dependable company with high quality products but they last a very long time too. I have straight hair anyway, but I like to add straightening products as well as a flat iron to get the kinks out and reduce the frizz that happens if I don’t use any products.

Enjoy products always smell amazing AND they are very effective. It is extremely smoothing and flattening without feeling gunky, oily, or building up junk in your hair. I love that it makes my hair extremely soft and smells amazing. Most styling products don’t smell so great.. and it overpowers shampoo and conditioner—so all you smell is the smell of the styling products. Having something that smells great is extra plus!

My hair is sleek, smooth, and holds nicely without frizz all day. The bottle is humungous so you get a lot of product (which will last quite a long time). I didn’t have to use very much at all to tame my hair!

It has a gel-like consistency and absorbs very quickly into my hair! I love that it doesn’t take awhile for it to really “get inside” the strands. I can put this on my damp hair and blow-dry it and I’m ready to go. No more hot irons AND blow-dryers at the same time!

It has a purple tint and a push-down top. I love the push down tops that all Enjoy products have. It makes it so much easier to throw in an overnight bag and take with me. I don’ have to worry about the bottle coming open and spilling inside my bag.

Buy It: You can buy the Enjoy Straightening Balm @ Sleek Hair for $17.49 for 10 oz.

The Shine & Smooth Gel

This is a small bottle (only 4 ounces) but it comes with a lot of bang. I only need to use a VERY small amount (less than a dime size) to get the desired smoothness!

I have tried a TON of smoothing creams, gels, and serums in my day and most of them left my hair weighted down and VERY oily looking. I want to have smooth hair, but I definitely don’t want my hair to look like I could fry an egg on top of it.

That’s one of the reasons I love this product so much. It smells amazing and NEVER makes my hair look oily or greasy. It gives the desired smoothness without weighing it down or making my hair smell horrible.

I blow-dry and straighten my hair almost daily, and I can see a big difference in the damage department from using this product. It seems to keep the damage at bay by wrapping it in little silk bubbles.

I love how soft and silky my hair is. I can style it afterwards and it is still absolutely FRIZZ FREE! Even when I let my hair air dry (which makes it 10x more frizzier) and then put this in my hair—I feel like one of those girls from a Pantene commercial..

Free flowing, gorgeous, manageable hair that isn’t overdone with slime and/or oil!

BUY IT: You can buy the

Enjoy Shine & Smooth Gel

for $14.19

 

Jessica Renee

Taking a Multivitamin is Easier With Liquid Multivitamins

Being healthy is really important to me, but sometimes it is VERY hard in this hectic time crunched world. As you all know, I have 2 small kids a 6 year old and a 4 year old, so I stay pretty busy. 
I make sure to give them their chewable vitamins on a daily basis, but sometimes I forget to take my own. I have an appointment every three months at the health department for birth control and they give me those giant horse-sized pills that are GROSS!

I SO disliked taking them! They taste absolutely horrid. They taste like eating hay AND they had a horrible aftertaste, so I was on the lookout for an alternative that didn’t have such a horrible taste.
I prefer taking a liquid multivitamin instead of those giant horse pills. Not only is it easier to take, but the liquid multivitamin doesn’t have a bad taste or aftertaste. This liquid formula makes it easier for me to get the twelve daily recommended vitamins plus additional nutrients that I sometimes miss.

As we get older our B vitamins seem to decrease, so I love that it has the 8 essential B vitamins required to work together to support energy, metabolism, heart health, and stress. Just knowing that I am getting the needed nutrients, vitamins, and minerals helps put me at ease.

I tend to drink a lot of coffee for the energy, but this multivitamin has natural energy from the vitamins and energy. This has helped me to cut  back on the coffee, which has helped me even more to strive for a healthy lifestyle.

I love that the vitamins and minerals are from actual FRUITS and VEGETABLES. They aren’t just additives, they come naturally from wild Blueberries, Tomatoes, Concord Grapes and Cranberries.
I believe that the “natural” part of this liquid vitamin is what helps it taste so good. I definitely am for “drinking” something rather than adding another pill into my daily diet. It’s quick, easy, and very convenient.

Jessica Renee

Book Review: 101 Ways to Stitch Craft Create; D&C Publishing

 

As a crafter by heart, I was absolutely thrilled to receive 101 Ways to Stitch, Craft, Create. There are a mixture of just about every single craft inside. It was refreshing and invigorating to receive a book that had such a mixture of crafts inside.

The book is broken down so that every project that relates to each other are together. Such as all the cake decorating are together, all the knitting projects are grouped together, and so on. If you get a rush of inspiration to try your hand at a certain “craft” all you have to do is flip to those certain pages.

Each project is very easy to follow, understand, and make. Although it gives certain fabrics that are best with the applique section of the book- you can always use a different fabric if you don’t have the one listed on hand.

The projects in this book aren’t very time consuming, which is great for someone who hasn’t really mastered in each certain craft but would like to give it a try. The projects are very cute and eye catching. I love to flip through the book and guess on as to which ones I would like to make.

1:10 AM

This year has been my “CRAFTY” resolution year. I wanted to spend more time creating beautiful things and making time to try other crafts that I haven’t really mastered.

My favorite parts of the book are the crochet and sewing projects. I have really made my hand at crocheting this year. I could crochet before.. but only really making a fabric out of single crochet stitches. I hadn’t mastered reading crochet patterns or attempting to learn the more difficult stitches. With the help of another book from F&W International Publishing I have.

I started teaching myself how to sew after having kids and wanting a way to make money from home that didn’t require a ton of start-up money. Every single project in the sewing section is absolutely beautiful. I want to try almost every single project that they’ve posted.

The Papercraft part of the book also has some really inspiring projects that are beautiful and can be used for beginners as well as papercraft “crafters”. There are some tools that you need for each set of “projects” in this book- so if you don’t have “patterned paper” per say.. you might just have to go out and get you some. Other projects call for decorative punches (which I don’t have) but would like to).

I am also beginning to teach myself how to quilt. I know how to sew, just haven’t really began teaching myself the complex “quilting” designs yet. This book has some really easy to figure out projects that I would like to try but haven’t had the time here lately to get that done. When I’m finished, I promise to post some pictures of my completed work.

So whether you want to try knitting, jewelry making, embroidery, paper craft, sewing, quilting, cake decorating or crochet this book is for you—or if you know a crafty person they would love this book.

BUY IT: You can buy the 101 Ways to Stitch Craft Create book for $19.33

 

Jessica Renee

Review: Kleenslate Dry Erase Paddles Makes Learning FUN!

My son Aidan started Kindergarten this year. When he began in August, he was having problems with his Alphabet and Numbers.He knew some of them, but he didn’t know ALL of them and couldn’t write them in order. I was on the lookout for something that would help not only him but ME (to teach him) as well.

I needed to make learning FUN for him, so that he would pay attention for a longer period of time. We were using a ton of paper, and I was also looking for a way to cut the slack on that.

Kleenslate was perfect for both! It made learning more fun and interactive for him, and it saves on paper. OF course my 4 year old daughter wanted to get in on the writing action too (she loves to write and draw).

I could sit down with both of them and write the letters in a dotted like manner with a lighter color marker and then have them trace it with a darker color of their choice.

I loved how quickly I seen improvement in his ability to write and know letters and numbers. Within a short amount of time he knew all his alphabet and even the letter sounds. He was SO proud when he brought home awards for both (AND toys from the prizebox!).

It really helped that on one side is a dotted line (Just like the Kindergarten paper in school), and on the other side was just blank. SO- I could write an uppercase letter on one line and the lowercase on the next. He loved it because he could just erase it (with the dry eraser on the tip of the marker) if he messed up. Quick and easy for him, and a delight for me because he didn’t get frustrated if he messed up.

I loved how innovative they are. They come in many different colors (and have many color markers to use as well). The markers are very high quality, which is definitely needed when working with small kids. They tend to push hard on the market therefore causing the tip to push in. These have stood up to the test of time with 2 small kids!

• Double-sided. Not all dry erase boards are double-sided. But I like that the Kleen Slate paddles feature two sides. It gives me more options without having more boards.
• Custom surface options. This is my absolute favorite feature! I have never seen it on another dry erase product. Kleen Slate features peel-n-stick dry erase replacement surfaces. This means I can just replace the surface rather than buy a brand new board! I can also change the type of surface! They have blank, handwriting lines, graph paper, music lines, and even Venn diagrams!
• Attachable markers. If you  have kids you know how easily things are lost. This is true in the classroom too! I love that the Kleen Slate paddles have a place to store the marker right on the paddle.
• Kid Friendly Dry Erase Markers. The Kleen Slate markers are non-toxic and have an eraser cap! They are also low odor and the points don’t push in. They are absolutely perfect for the classroom and come in a rainbow of colors!

You can learn more about Kleen Slate products by visiting them on Facebook and following on Twitter @KleenSlate01!

Buy It: You can Buy 2 Kleenslate rectangle paddles for $15.99

 

Jessica Renee

Book Review: DIY Nail Art 75 Creative Nail Art Designs by Catherine Rodgers; Adams Media

The Cure for the Common Mani! Get ready for nails that will get you noticed!

Going to a professional nail salon for perfect nails can get pricey. Now readers can learn to do unique and fabulous nail art designs at home. With just a few basic tools and skills, they'll learn how to ditch the boring French manicure and create nails of envy! From Girly Cupcake Nails and Jack-o-Lantern Nail Art to Rainbow Drip and 80s Retro Floral, this book has a design for every occasion and mood. It also includes full-color photographs that will guide readers through each step of the design, so that they'll never have to worry about how their nails will come out.

Catherine Rodgers, creator of the popular nail art Youtube channel Totally Cool Nails, shares her secrets in DIY Nail Art. Packed with easy-to-follow instructions and helpful tips for recreating Catherine’s stunning looks, this book will help you create one-of-a-kind nail art designs without ever stepping inside a nail salon.
Inside this colorful guide to all things nails, you’ll find seventy-five eye-catching designs including never-before-seen styles like Argyle, Light Burst, and Spiderweb Nails.

Complete with step-by-step photographs so you can nail your look every time, DIY Nail Art will have have you saying goodbye to the nail salon- and hello to fashion-forward nails at home!

My Review

Black Lace. Summer Citrus. Hot Pink Zebra. For most women, having cute nails is an absolute must. We’ve all seen the amazing pinterest posts showing pictures of those really awesome nail designs but didn’t know how to do it.

I wasn’t sure exactly HOW to even begin with doing something extravagant to my nails (even though I’m crafty).. so I was really excited to get this book. Once you break it down it isn’t quite so hard to figure it out!

I love that this book has step-by-step instructions with colored pictures to go along with it. This makes it easy to KNOW what to do without having to second guess yourself (like I do if a book doesn’t have colored pictures).

When I opened the box and seen the inside of the book, I was instantly hooked. I couldn’t stop flipping through the pages. These designs are absolutely BRILLIANT and beautiful.

There are so many different varieties of styles that there is something for everyone! It does take a little practice to make it perfect, but so does everything else. That is what makes it so perfect for beginners.
For someone who is always on the lookout for new ways to paint my nails, the book was perfect. It has a ton of pictures and very simply tells in detail which steps to take to get that look!

It explains in detail the tools and techniques of nail art (i.e. the dotting tool, nail art brushes, nail decals, acrylic paint…) I loved knowing that you can use Acrylic paint to do nails! I had no idea. It is so much more convenient and less expensive (because they come in big bottles) then having to buy a ton of different color nail polishes. (Acrylic paint can be mixed together to create an even bigger variety of color!) How cool.

Of course you don’t have to follow the color code in the book! You can always create the “background” color any color you want to mix it up even more! This even taught me how to create my OWN nail designs with the techniques it shows!

Really amazing book! Whether you’re a beginner or someone who wants to explore more nail designs, this book is for YOU!

BUY IT:  $11.35 & FREE Shipping on orders over $25.
DIY Nail Art: Easy, Step-by-Step Instructions for 75 Creative Nail Art Designs

Jessica Renee

NoizyBandz- Musical Wristbands

Noizy Bandz Children's wristbands are musical, educational and a whole lot of fun! Watch your children light up as they hear the music and fun sounds coming from their wristbands that they control. First of its kind, expect more from your silicone bandz check out Noizy Bandz and hear the music at www.noizybandz.com Great for all ages and all occasions. Have a Birthday party give a musical Happy Birthday band instead of a card kids just go crazy for them. Check them out at www.noizybandz.com

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Jessica Renee