Green Glider Reusable Mop Pad: Upgrade Your Mop and End the Disposable Trend (Review)

There is nothing that works more amazing at cleaning floors quite like a Swiffer mop. I have a Swiffer WetJet and wouldn’t trade it for anything! It’s revolutionized the way moms all over the world clean our floors, and I wouldn’t go back to the old way for anything in the world.

No more string or sponge mops. No more buckets, and no more back breaking work that involves the bucket or any of the other traditional mop types. The only thing that I had a real issue with on the Swiffer WetJet was the throw away cleaning pads.

My entire flooring throughout my house is either hardwood or linoleum, so I have a LOT to mop. It was taking me at LEAST 4 disposable throwaway cleaning pads to mop every time. The boxes of the disposable pads are NOT cheap! At the rate I was using them, I was spending quite a bit of money. Money that could be used to buy other stuff for the house that we need; toilet paper, dish washing liquid, and laundry detergent.

When I heard about the Green Glider Reusable Mop Pads, I was immediately drawn to it. I could use my Swiffer Mop without the hassle of buying the cleaning pads. I could save money as well as keep unnecessary products (the pads) from being thrown in the trash! It was and is a definite win/win!

What made me LOVE the Green Glider Mop Pad is the simple fact that it fits ANY type of mop, it fits all the top selling mops (that take cleaning pads). There is no need to go out and buy a certain type of mop to be able to use this!

These are simply AMAZING! They are not only reusable and help families save money but they are super adorable! The fabric that she makes the Green Gliders out of is a dark green color mixed with lighter green flower/ferns.

The bottom of the Green Glider Mop Pad is made out of patented dual action technology
with Microfiber to clean, combined with 4 layers of Shammy inside to absorb liquid. The Green Glider is definitely more effective and outperforms any of the disposable refills or other cheap imitation mop pads.

I love the fact that it’s adjustable. The Velcro on the top of the Green Glider allows it to snugly fit my Wetjet without any issues. It hugs the mop very closely allowing me to clean the floor even better than if I had just been using a Swiffer throwaway pad.

It adds an extra certain comfort when using the WetJet. When using the throwaway pads the Wetjet scrapes the floor and doesn’t clean very well because the pads are very thin and can’t hold a lot of moisture (and tear very easily). The Green Glider adds thickness to the WetJet, allowing me to add as much pressure to the mop that I need to clean the floor.

Moms, pet owners, and those who support Green products will absolutely love the Green Glider. It has definitely added more ease to my cleaning day! Now I not only save money but time as well. I don’t have to keep taking the throw away pads off and getting a new one for every room.

The Green Glider Mop Pad is definitely a product that you WANT in your home. All you do is use it, toss it the washer, and re-use it over and over. It’s $12.95 for one Green Glider Mop Pad but it quickly pays for itself. If you add a couple boxes of Swiffer Throw away pads up.. it adds up to more than 3-4x the amount of a Green Glider in just a couple months!

Now you have a smarter choice with Green Glider’s top quality, high performance, reusable mop pads. Are you ready to save money and your sanity? It makes mopping TONS more enjoyable. I don’t have to dread using the stick on pads that don’t stick very well in the first place. The Green Glider is very durable and made with Velcro!

About the Green Glider:

Microfiber

Microfiber has taken the cleaning industry by storm as the leader in cleaning fabrics with its ability to draw dirt and debris into its dense internal structure and holding on to it with the micro strands that the material is composed of. Green Glider uses an industrial grade, large loop pile that has the ability to get deep into grout, cracks and crevices, and up close in the area where dust and dirt accumulates where the floor meets the walls, and in corners.

Shammy (Chamois)

The Green Glider’s second ingredient located in the internal core is 4 layers of Shammy, which proves to have ultra-absorbent power and is immensely popular for its superior capability to draw in and retain moisture. The Shammy allows the Green Glider to absorb much more than the disposable mop pads without dripping. Shammy has been widely recognized as the wonderfully absorbent fabric also known as “ShamWow®”, or “Zorbeez®”.

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Green Glider Reusable Mop Pad: $12.95

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-Jessica Renee

 

add thirst-quenching fun to any occasion with the Margarator Plus <Review>

Mix up great-tasting margaritas or slushies' in no time with this easy-to-use Margarator Plus from Nostalgia Electrics.
 
I was extremely eager to receive the Margarator Plus! It is a brand new design of their original Margarator. This one is a supersized one-gallon Margarita/Slushie machine that is bound to add some amazing fun and unforgettable memories to any occasion.

I immediately fell in love with the bright color (lime green) and the amazing clean cut look of the Margarator. There is nothing like having your own super-sized Margarita machine. Parties? Of course! Get togethers? TONS more fun! Holidays? Absolutely! It’s here to put a little fun in your cup!

The Margarator Plus is designed for kitchen or home bar use. It is extremely easy to use and even easier to break apart and clean. I was amazed at how convenient it is to just grab it and go! It has a fully functional handle on the top and the cord safely tucks inside itself so it isn’t left dangling.

All you have to do is fill the bowl of the Margarator Plus with Ice, Margarita Mix, and Tequila and watch it go to work! Of course, you DON’T have to create Margaritas, ANY alcoholic mix can be instantly turned into a slushie creation! It works amazing and produces superb drinks!
I love that all I have to do is add the ingredients, raise the handle, and then flip the on switch. It takes only minutes to make your ingredients into something tasty! You can watch how much how the ice is shaved and broken down by the clear see-through top- that way you can choose how thick of a consistency you want your drink to be.
The handle being brought up is the ONLY way you can flip the on switch. If you flip the switch without the handle raised it won’t do anything, I LOVE that.. my kids can’t get to it and turn it on if I leave it plugged in for awhile.

It has a patented dual swivel system that pulverizes the ice. You can use small ice cubes from your freezer, from the store, or small chunked ice (ex. Sonic Ice). It dispenses consistently smooth frozen drinks no matter how much is left in the machine! The bowl is Insulated and holds up to 128 oz. of your favorite frozen drink!

It has a front serving spout, which makes it SO easy to pour the right amount for yourself or your guests. I love it!! As the main drink maker in my home, it was nice to sit down and enjoy company. I didn't have to constantly clean out a blender! I actually had the chance to sit down and talk and reminisce!

The Margaritas that I mixed up were SO yummy! The inside of the bowl kept the drinks frozen. I didn't have to worry that they were going to melt and water down! They were just as fresh at the end as when we started!!

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Wal-Mart, Target, Home Depot, Kmart, Dillard's, Sears and so much more!



-Jessica Renee

The BRA-ZING- Decorative Straps to cover Your Bra Straps

As a woman, the best thing you can have is a comfortable bra. We all know that NEW is not comfy. New is hurtful, itchy, or all around just awful. The comfy ones are the ones that we’ve broke in, worn for awhile, and is formed to our bodies.

We also know that these bra’s aren’t the cutest out of the bunch. The more we wear them, the more we wash them.. the more worn out they become. They become faded- the whites turn grey and the black is no longer black. The threads may become bedraggled and it gives off a slovenly look!

Seeing a woman wear a cute tank top or strapless shirt with disheveled bra straps showing is not cute in the least bit. What if we could hide the straps to those worn out bra’s? We could still have every ounce of comfort, with all of the cuteness! It’s called the Bra-Zing!

The Bra-Zing are bra strap covers that match every outfit you have, with a 20 second change-up.   All you do is peel away the adhesive covering on the back of your bra-Zing and press it to your existing bra strap.  Bingo.

The bra-Zing will rejuvenate your bra into colors, patterns and designs, that you’ve never thought possible! They have SO many different varieties, it’s crazy. No matter what your style is, what your outfit for the night may look like, or what colors you choose—there is a Bra-zing to match!

Bras are EXPENSIVE.  The bra-Zings are NOT.  You can get 3 "new bras" for the price of one regular bra.  How's that for a bra-volution? I think it’s pretty awesome myself! They have different lengths and sizes, so no matter what size bra you wear—there is a bra-zing to fit you!

Whether it’s a football game, date night, or hanging out with your girlfriends- you never have to worry about your shabby bra straps showing!

This is a sponsored post on Behalf of Bra-zing! All opinions are truly my own and completely honest!


Jessica Renee

Benefits of Music Lessons for Children (5-19)

“Music heals the soul” we’ve all heard and experienced at some point in our life. It has the power to make you feel deeply, to make yourself feel understood even if it’s just within the lyrics, to express yourself. Did you know that Music can be much more than that? It’s show that music lessons can help your child in school as well.

Music has a way of enhancing what your child learns in other subjects (not just music) and helping them retain that information. Children taking music lessons have to use their eyes, ears, and small and large muscles as well. This helps the brain develop more neural (learning) activity than those that don’t take music lessons.

The benefits of taking music lessons are simply amazing!Keeping up a steady practice schedule instills great discipline and work ethic in kids, teaching them to work hard and be patient.Playing an instrument improves hand-eye coordination and nuanced muscle control. Children who grow up around music show more advanced language development, even at 2 years old, than children who don’t.
Take lessons is a website that connects your child with a teacher within your area based on either the instrument or subject that they’d like to learn. They are an amazing place to start your child’s music journey. They do extensive background checks on all the teachers, so that isn’t something that you need to worry about. They aren’t going to reference you to someone who “think” they should be qualified at teaching a certain subject or instrument. Take lessons make sure they DO know.

I was very impressed with the variety of lessons they offer. They aren’t just giving your child the opportunity to learn music but well beyond that. Music recording lessons, Speaking voice lessons, dance lessons, Songwriting lessons, and so much more. SO, no matter what your child is interested in, they will definitely have it and be able to point you in the right direction.


Being creative with music builds your child’s mind to want to do other creative, smart, great things. This will lead them to be creative and bright kids because education in music and the arts helps children learn to think about problems creatively, finding multiple solutions to problems. Learning music improves a child’s ability to focus, which can lead to better studying and higher test scores.They look at everything so differently. Learning music helps children focus and actually retain so much more than non-creative types!

Not only does learning music boost their self esteem and confidence levels, but it helps them get rid of stage fright. Kids who study music and the arts are more likely to graduate from high school and are less likely to abuse drugs and alcohol, which is another amazing thing! If they have something to stand for, they are less likely to fall into peer pressure!


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This is a sponsored post on behalf of Take Lessons.

Jessica Renee

anchr.co- the simple, beautiful way to share visual questions

Where do you go for fashion, hair, and beauty advice? Where do you go to look around and voice your opinion about certain styles? I’ve come across an amazing website called Anchr. Anchr is very different from any other website I’ve come across in so many different ways!


Have you ever been looking through a website, blog, or magazine and wish that you could save everything that looked interesting to you? So that you could have it for future reference? I do all the time but it creates ton of space clipping magazine pages.. but Anchr is just the same AS clipping your absolute favorites without taking up any space in your home!

They have everything from nails, hair, fashion for men and women, weddings, and home décor. They are adding more topics as they expand, but heck—I’ve had tons of fun just with the topics they have now! Not only does it give me some awesome ideas, but I can vote on which look I like best and like it so that it goes to my “favorites” on the website.

I love the fact that I can connect and follow  other Anchr users from the same page (ex. beauty) if we share the same likes! I also really like that I have the option to share straight from the page. It shares to Facebook, twitter, email, and Pinterest all with the click of a button! How cool is that?

It isn’t only a place to search high and low for amazing new fashion, hair, beauty, and home trends. It gives you a place to go and voice your opinion on what you like best about certain styles! For example, the pictures above.. which colorful hair looks best? I chose A because I really like how they mixed the colors together. It looks cool but not overdone like C. After you vote, it shows you the most popular choice out of every vote that has been given. That’s pretty cool!

I am addicted! ADDICTED to it, I tell ya! What makes it even MORE amazing is that they have a full, amazing, and responsive mobile website as well. Cast your opinions and find some new amazing looks on the GO!
Ok, ok.. who wants to follow me? I’ll follow you back! Sign up HERE and get to asking and answering those questions!
 Stylish Southern Mama on Anchr
This is a sponsored post on behalf of Anchr, although all opinions and statements are my own OF COURSE

How to Modernize Your Home with Window Treatments

It's a common desire to want to modernize your home. However, it's not always in the budget when you start thinking about the changes you have in mind. Choosing the right window treatments can have a similar impact without the expense of a more extensive home makeover. As an added bonus, window treatments can easily be changed or altered if you get tired of a certain look or just feel like changing things up. Here are some window treatments likely to give your home an affordable modern look:

Panels

Panels are a popular window treatment for a few very good reasons. Panels can be simple with neutral colors to add a subtle accent to your decor or you can infuse some contrasting colors into your decor with wider stripes. Incorporate bold colors for a modern, vibrant look.


Curtains

When you play with height and texture, curtains can create a wonderfully modern feel in a room. Simply changing the placement of the rod can produce a modern look by appearing to change the dimensions of the room. Create the illusion of height by placing curtains above the frame or choose curtains that gather on the floor to make a window look bigger than it really is.


Accessorize Hooks, rings and rods are great accessories that can easily add some modern touches to your window treatments. Instead of hiding your curtain rod by choosing a color that blends in with the wall, choose a bold color that stands out. Exchange old-fashioned drapery hooks for fun, funky gold or silver rings. Consider using colored, textured rope to hold your curtains back instead of traditional tiebacks.

Layers
While not a new concept, carefully selected layers can make a room look fun and modern. Take your cue from your existing decor. If you have a bright red bedspread and matching throw rugs, for instance, consider pink and red curtains layered together with white sheer curtains placed in the middle to add some privacy. The layers can be as simple or as complex as you like.

Be Bold
If you want an instant modern look, be bold and forget about matching anything. If you have a room with subtle blues and whites, for example, consider black and white curtains hung purposely unevenly spaced. The look is definitely bold, modern and eclectic and meant to be noticed. Don't be afraid to think out of the box.

Mix It Up

If you want a modern look, forget convention. There is no rule that says you can't mix and match different windows treatments throughout your home. Window blinds can accent curtains pushed to the sides or vertical blinds can be mixed with matching curtains purposely placed a few inches above the frame to create a different perspective. Some other ways to mix it up for a fun, modern look include:

• Curtain combos - Try valances with panels or sheers with more textured curtains. How about mixing up lighter fabrics with darker fabrics? How about different color panels spread across a large bay window? Again, forget convention.

• Multiple styles - Just because you have multiple windows in a room, doesn't mean that every window has to be exactly the same. Use Roman shades on one window and panels on the other for an off-balance modern look.

• Ceiling to floor - If you normally have curtains that start at the top of the frame and end where the frame ends, consider going ceiling to floor with your curtains. The result is a sleek, modern look with panels pushed to the corners to allow plenty of light into the room. Add sheers or roller shades if privacy is a concern.

The sky's the limit when it comes to what you can do to modernize your decor with window treatments. You can even soften the look of a room with curtains hung from walls with no windows for purely decorative purposes. A modern look generally means thinking outside the box by going beyond what is expected in a room. At the same time, you want to embrace light and create sleek, startling contrasts. The result is an appealing modern look that easily fits into your budget.

Author Bio
George Dennis is president of King Shade and Window, a home improvement company that supplies replacement windows for the Boston area.

5 Tutoring Options for the School Year

If the beginning of the school years has you searching for Takelessons tutors and worrying about the potential of your young one falling behind at school, then there are some important keys to know in deciding what kind of help is the best you’re your child.

While the idea of a hiring a tutor brings up the traditional picture of a one-on-one study session after school, there are various tutoring options available today. Some of the factors which play into making the best choice include

•Learning style

•Convenience and

•Price.

With these aspects in mind, here is a simple list of the most common tutoring options available.

Private Tutors

Perhaps the most popular type of tutor is the one-on-one private tutor who comes to your home or meets with the student after school one or more times a week. Private tutors may be college students gaining education experience, teachers earning extra income or retired teachers. This is usually an effective method because the child has the full attention of the tutor. The tutor can also take into consideration the school’s standards, the parents’ expectations and the child’s needs. Some private tutors can help with homework in all subjects, but most are hired to help troubleshoot one area of study.

Student-to-Student

Sometimes children can benefit from the help of older students who can encourage them and provide friendship as well. Student-to-student tutoring is a cheaper and often convenient choice. However, “Many times student-to-student tutoring doesn’t work because kids are embarrassed to say they don’t know something,” cautions Beverly Collins, an executive director of educational development at Huntington Learning Centers. She adds that in some cases, the student tutors also may not have enough experience to explain things effectively.

Tutoring Centers

Tutoring centers are growing companies which employ a number of experienced tutors and utilizes particular methods. They often offer both one-on-one help as well as group tutoring, which can be more affordable. When first visiting a tutoring center such as Sylvan or Huntington, a test of your child’s level will most likely be administered.

Online Assistance

A growing option comes in the form of online tutoring which is available through an increasing number of companies and can be a convenient alternative. When meeting with a tutor online, students will use either video chat or a speaker and headset to communicate with the tutor in real time. However, this program may prove a bit tricky to use for a younger student.

Special Software

Finally, there are many types of software, some free, that provide worksheets and games to help enforce learning. For students who are attracted to computers, this can be a great way to capitalize on their interest. Using tutoring software will require the direct involvement of a parent as no supervision is provided by the programs themselves. Software may serve students best when used as a supplement to private tutoring.

In addition to tutoring, there are many practical steps that your family can practice together to inspire learning.

•Read aloud together

•Visit museums and aquariums on family fieldtrips

•Play educational games together

•Keep open communication with your kids

•Value learning as a good example

Author Bio: 

Author Abby Evans is a mother and freelance journalist currently reviewing health options for her family.

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