Welcome to my Sweet and Simple blog. I am a mama to 5 crazy kids, ages 2 years to 14! When I'm not picking up toys and cleaning....I am cooking, crafting, and writing reviews! This blog is PR Friendly!
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It hasn't been too long since I decided to make "greener" choices. I have gone from disposable diapers to cloth, baby wipes&toilet paper to cloth wipes, I have been recycling all our plastics, glass and aluminum, I hung our clothes to dry...but I haven't quite made the switch to Eco-friendly cleaners.
I feel like making the switch is something that NEEDS to happen. I have three little ones and I know it's not good to have toxic chemicals around.
Now, I have been wanting to make the switch for a while, but didn't know where to start. Until, I was given the opportunity to review The Peaceful Housewife Natural Cleaners e-book.
This e-book contains 30 different recipes for natural household cleaners(including pest sprays) Lets start with a cleaner no one can live with out...laundry detergent! I was eager to try this because I do at least a load of laundry a day and that means we are putting lots of chemicals into our precious earth. My only concern was..will this Eco-friendly cleaner work as well as the one we currently use.
To make this Eco-friendly Laundry Detergent, there are a few simple things needed.
Ingredients:
1 Bar of Soap(I used Ivory)
1 to 2 cups of Washing Soda(can be found with the detergents at the supermarket)
1 to 2 cups of Borax(can also be found with the detergents at the supermarket)
Simple directions:
Grate soap using cheese grater or food processor(I used the cheese grater)
Mix in Washing Soda and Borax
(optional)scent with 5-10 drops of essential oil(I didn't do this)
Add 1-2 tbs to each load of laundry
My opinion: I was very satisfied with the cleanliness of my laundry. It smelled fresh and clean, even though I didn't add the essential oils. I put this laundry detergent to the ultimate test...hubby's work clothes. Now, I love my husband, but when he comes home from work...he is a bit stinky. I wash his clothes separate from mine and the girls clothes. His clothes came out smelling clean too! So, I have decided to {finally}make the switch to Eco-friendly laundry detergent.
I have carpet and kids...enough said. The Peaceful Housewife Natural Cleaners e-book has a recipe for carpet cleaner! There were a couple stains by the couch I really was hoping this would get out. I did exactly as the directions said to do and it lightened up the spots. I wasn't completely satisfied so I decided to give it a second run. After the second treatment the stains were gone. So the only thing I would recommend when using the carpet cleaner is to repeat if you aren't satisfied with the first treatment. Anyways, this was grape soda, I think, so I wasn't expecting it to come out...but it did.
To WIN
Jenny, the creator of The Peaceful Housewife Natural Cleaners, would like to give two readers their very own copy(PDF file)! Thank you so much, Jenny!
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While we view ourselves as an innovative, fashion-design company, we never lose focus on our mission to produce the highest quality and value-oriented products possible, while minimizing our impact on the world around us. As part of the largest flooring manufacturer in the world, we are able to control quality from raw materials to the finished product. Through sustainable manufacturing and the dedication of our associates we can ensure that the Mohawk product always delivers the best value at the best price with world-class service.~from the Mohawk Home website.
There is nothing more welcoming than a lovely doormat at the entry of your house. At Mohawk Home, you will find just that and more! Actually, Mohawk Home is the largest manufacturer of area rugs, indoor and outdoor mats and washable rugs in the United States.
Their doormats are made from recycled rubber(tire scraps). That is one great reason to love them. They feature an innovating scraping surface that functions as a shoe cleaner. They are so easy to maintain...just hose off. The slip resistant surface repels water for great traction in all weather conditions.
When it arrived, I was not surprised to see it was exactly what I was looking for! It was nice and thick and very heavy. It stays put very well and really does clean the bottoms of our shoes! I really love the semi-circle design. Just beautiful! I delayed writing this review because I wanted to see how it stood up to the many weather conditions of Tennessee. I am so happy to see my Mohawk Home rug in the same condition as when I first got it. Minus a bit of dirt. I am very satisfied with the rug and the company. I would highly recommend Mohawk Home to my friends, family and my readers!
Mohawk Home has offered one very lucky GreeN MaM-a JaM-a reader their very own rug of choice(up to $19.99 on their site)
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Easy, Peasy...enter using the Rafflecopter form below. If it doesn't show up right away, just wait a few seconds...it will :) You only need to complete the mandatory entries. The others are totally optional.Thank you for entering and good luck!! **Disclosure~The product(s) in this review was provided to me free of cost for the purpose of conducting this review. All opinions expressed in this review are my own and are not influenced by monetary compensation.
Compassionate family farmers raising animals with respect for the land.
At Niman Ranch, they believe in order for meat to be considered "natural", they must go beyond the USDA's definition.
The USDA's definition of "natural": The USDA does not define "natural" as being raised humanely and never being given antibiotics. Actually, many "natural" companies today utilize antibiotic withdrawal programs, meaning the animals ARE indeed given antibiotics, but are taken off them in time for the meat to test negative. Therefore, they are able to make the "no antibiotic" claim on their packaging. Does that bother anyone else besides me?
What "natural" means at Niman Ranch: The livestock at Niman Ranch are raised humanely, outdoors on pasture or in deeply bedded pens. They are fed a strictly vegetarian diet and are never given hormones or antibiotics-EVER!
Now, to answer the question "Why Should You Choose Niman Ranch Natural Products?"
I have heard some pretty disgusting things about the meat offered to us at mass production distributors(I will not name any in particular, but I am sure you have an idea where I am talking about). Cows are being given hormones to make them larger to produce more meat...appalling!
You don't find that kind of treatment at Niman Ranch. Angus cattle are born and raised in Idaho, Utah. Niman Ranch raises top quality breeds which make them the finest tasting meat. When you choose Niman Ranch all natural meats, not only are you purchasing some of the best tasting meats in the world, but you are also supporting U.S. family farmers, ranchers and their rural communities and supporting the highest animal care practices in the industries.
Niman Ranch offers a wide variety of meats and offers delivery straight to your doorstep. I personally, am a steak person, so I was attracted to their natural beef. Although I have never tried Niman Ranch products, I can tell by their reviews that their meat is savory and delicious.
I am participating in a blogger campaign by Bucks2Blog for an organic meat
delivery company and was compensated. However, the views and opinions are
my own.
As a child, I was raised by my Grandmother. I don't think a night ever went by that she did not read me, my brother and sister a book or two. Not only was it a memory that I would cherish my whole lifetime, but it was also a contribution to my education.
When Grandparents, Barney and Joan, were overwhelmed by the variety of products available to purchase for their new grand baby, they set off on a journey to create Little One Books. They wanted to make it easier for parents, and Grandparents of course, to find music suitable for their precious baby or child.
At Little One Books, you will find quality books, music and video for children. If you are looking for a music for a certain age group, Little One Books makes it super easy for you. Each age group has it's own category! In each age group category, you will find books, music and video products to suit your needs. They even feature a "why we chose this" detailed message for each item to explain why they chose that particular item.
I was blessed with a Sampler CD(Art of Living Baby Series Sampler) from Little One Books to review.
The sampler CD includes songs from four different CD's they sell on their site, including Good Night, It's a boy!, It's a girl!, and Mozart for Babies, all in the 0-12 months age category.
With all three of my children, I have used music to comfort them when they were not able to sleep at night.
I was very pleased with the CD sampler and so was BuBu. As a matter of fact, although these particular songs are recommended for 0-12 months, I have played this CD to help my other two children, ages 2 years and 6 years, fall asleep. The music is so pleasant and it is very easy for anyone to enjoy it.
FREE GIFT: The lovely people at Little One Books have offered a FREE CD(Voyage to Your Inner Self) to any GreeN MaM-a JaM-a reader who buys any two Little One Books products!! In order to claim your free CD, use the code "voyage" at checkout. Thank you so much, Little One Books!
To Purchase Visit Little One Books to purchase their lovely music, books and video.
To Win Little One Books has offered one blessed GreeN MaM-a JaM-a reader a $10 gift code to use towards anything on their site.
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**Disclosure~The product(s) in this review was provided to me free of cost for the purpose of conducting this review. All opinions expressed in this review are my own and are not influenced by monetary compensation.
When I think Vistaprint, I think business cards. My husband ordered his business cards from Vistaprint and he was very satisfied with the cards and the company.
Now, here is what I didn't know...Vistaprint also makes Holiday gifts! I was shocked when I saw how inexpensive these gifts are priced! T-shirts start at just $6.64, Personalized Mugs start at $6.99 and Tote Bags start at $8.99!
The Holiday season is about giving and spreading cheer to the ones you love. For Grandpa, how about sending him a mug with your child's picture on it. Or how about a personalized t-shirt for Dad. The possibilities are endless.
Visit Vistaprint by clicking on the picture above(my affiliate link). I am sure you will find a perfect gift for someone!
For all the hot sauce lovers, this is for you! Scotty B's Gourmet Hot Sauces come in a variety of flavors. Each unique flavor is rated for it's "hotness" on the site.
My husband and I love hot sauce! We are open to trying different brands....as long as it's hot!
I had the opportunity to review any of the Scotty B's Gourmet Hot Sauces and I chose Ghostly Garlic(not yet listed on their site). It was a hard choice between that one and the Berries in Heat. Heck, it was a hard choice between them all!
We decided to fry some chicken wings and drench them in the sauce. Woahhh! Hot!! We LOVED it!! Why? Because we love hot sauces and this one in particular was on the creamy side. Not watery like some other brands we have tried. We are also a big fan of garlic. The combination of the garlic and spice is phenomenal!
They now carry 5oz bottles!You can purchase a 5oz bottle for just $5.95 +S&H. The 12.79oz bottles are just $12.95 with S&H included!
If you are a hot sauce lover, you need to try this!
Scotty B has offered a 15% discount to all GreeN MaM-a JaM-a readers! To receive the discount, visit http://scottybhotsauces.com/, place your order and then send an email to bobby@scottybhotsauces.comstating that you would like to use the 15%off from GreeN MaM-a JaM-a. **note: you will have to complete your order and the 15% will be reimbursed through paypal.
**Disclosure~The product(s) in this review was provided to me free of cost for the purpose of conducting this review. All opinions expressed in this review are my own and are not influenced by monetary compensation.
I am a big HUGE fan of leg warmers! As many of you know I cloth diaper BuBu and I like to let her crawl around the house with just a diaper, and maybe a shirt. Well, we have carpet...and carpet and baby knees are no match! BuBu's knees get irritated from crawling just a few minutes.(we have that really rough carpet. I think it's called berber??) Crawler covers...a perfect solution! Not only are these crawler covers useful, but super cute!
I have purchased leg warmers from other companies before, but they NEVER came wrapped like this! Such an awesome idea for those of you who would like to buy some for a gift. Saves you time and money since you don't have to go out and buy wrapping paper or a gift bag.
Now, let's talk about the fit...I absolutely love the way these fit! They hold onto her thigh tight, but not too tight. Just enough to keep them from sliding off. The length is great too. They are a bit long for her short legs...but that's a good thing. More grow room.
Dee Dee and Moo Moo love these too. Dee Dee has actually wore the Black with Pink and Cream Hearts pair to school. Here in TN the weather is crazy. When she goes to school in the morning, it is in the low 50's. When she gets home, its in the high 70's! I like that she can just wear a pair of leg warmers, as arm warmers, instead of wearing a long sleeved shirt and being hot on the bus ride home. Now...you might say..."then why doesn't she just wear a jacket?" and the answer is simple...these leg warmers, or in this case, arm warmers are much cuter :)
Crawler Covers come in two sizes
Itty Bitty(infant size)~ 8-10 inches long and fit newborn up to 12 months
Toddler size~13-15 inches long and fit newborn to age 8
There is a HUGE selection, as I mentioned before, at Crawler Covers and More.
You can buy one pair of leg warmers for just $8 or go with a bundle package and save! Check out the 4 pairs for $24 deal!! (valid until Oct 31)
Wanna know something awesome???
Crawler Covers and More has offered ONE super lucky reader FIVE pairs of legwarmers!!**Winners choice!* Thank you so much Crawler Covers and More :)
How to Enter:Come back October 16-31 and join us for BuBu's first Birthday Bash Review and Giveaway Event! Don't forget! There will be loads of awesome prizes! FOR BLOGGERS: Grab my BuBu's 1st Birthday Bash Button to get extra entries into ALL of the Birthday Bash Giveaways! Please leave a comment with a link to where you put the button.
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**Disclosure~The product(s) in this review was provided to me free of cost for the purpose of conducting this review. All opinions expressed in this review are my own and are not influenced by monetary compensation.
Doable Diapers: FuzziBunz Flash Giveaway!: We’re giving away a One Size FuzziBunz diaper this weekend! Giveaway closes at midnight on Sunday, October 2, 2011. Enter the giveaway belo...
