Jesus Cares for You!

For many years I have been chasing the American dream and fell into the trap of consumerism. Thinking that I was helping you, I urged you to do the same through my blog posts. Let's be real. Who needs more stuff to clutter their homes and lives, when we have plenty already. I reasoned what I did with thoughts like I can help other people with my abundance, it's good to have extra, spending wisely, etc. But these things took my attention from the truly important things.

 For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? Mark 8:36

Things are not lost, and we are not left without hope. Although times are hard, we have somebody WHO really cares for us and is calling us gently and sweetly to a better life, that goes beyond the one we already know. Eternal life we all hope for it is possible through Jesus. The only ONE who truly cares for you and me has laid His life so we can live. He died on the cross for our anguishes, iniquities, sufferings, and shortcomings. But He rose from the grave, He is alive, His grave is empty. Who else did such an honorable act for you? We stand the need of grace. Please, don't walk away from HIM.
Jesus saith: I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. John 14:6

System Knife sharpener Review + Giveaway

 

System Sharpener is a very practical and useful tool in your home. You will be surprised by how  light-weight and compact it is. Doesn't take much space on your counter. It secures in place with a suction pad. I tried mine on the counter and on the stove and it stayed secure on both places.

 It has two stages of sharpening. Fine stage and coarse stage. The coarse stage is for blunt knives and the fine stage to eliminate burns and to polish it. 

How to use: Place a knife in the sharpening slot. Using slight downward pressure, run the blade from its heel to its point through the slot. Repeat three to five times.

The knives are to be sharpened every six months, but in order to keep your blade sharp use the fine stage once a week.

The system knife sharpener is easy to clean. Just use a wet cloth and dry it. You can use a brush for the ceramic and the metal stones.

I used it to sharpen different blades, and it did a great job on all of them. I like the color as well. It matches my colorful knifes and brings a spark of color to my kitchen.

It is sold at a very reasonable price on Amazon HERE-Knife Sharpener SYSTEM

I received this product at a discounted price to review it.

GIVEAWAY

For a chance to receive this item for free comment and share the Facebook post. Open to US Residents Only. Giveaway runs for 24 hours.

Premium Delicates Laundry Bags, Set of 4 Review

Product Description:

Insidesmart.com is a US based company that sells good quality laundry bags for delicate laundry.

1) Delicates Laundry Bag Perfection.
If you've tried any ordinary laundry wash bags, you'll notice the InsideSmarts difference in no time. These #1 Rated Wash Bags are made of premium-grade mesh that makes them as strong & durable as they are luxurious & smooth.

2) Everything in its Place.
This popular lingerie wash bag set ships to you with 4 Luxury Wash Bags (2 medium, 2 large). Keep like-colors separated using the 3 white wash bags for light-colored loads, and the 1 large black bag for dark-colored items.

3) Every Wash: Quiet & Safe. 
Zippered mesh laundry bags can be noisy, but not this new, 2015 Delicates Wash Bag design. Slip the rustproof zipper under the smart zipper guard to protect & ensure a quiet, snag-free wash.

My impression:

I was really excited to try these laundry bags as I already used some before, and I know how useful they are. Think of all the cloths, scarfs, tights, socks, that get thrown together in the washing machine, and how difficult it is to get them apart when they are dry. Also how frustrating it can be to find your favorite scarf, or a delicate shirt all wrinkled and damaged from zippers, snaps etc of other clothes. I have to admit that the old laundry bag I used before was a cheap piece, and did the work. But now I got to experience laundry with a good quality product and I can tell the difference.

I really like how the zipper has a hidden space, (a zipper guard), that keeps it from dangling and damage over time. The product I had before didn't have that, so it is definitely a plus.It's nice to have a variety of bags, 2 medium and 2 large. One of the large bag is black which gives the option to keep  lighter colors together and dark colors together. With the previous laundry bag I had, I used the white bag for dark colors and the color of the bag become dark in time.

The fabric didn't change at all after the washer and drier's normal cycles. But it stayed as white and firm just like it was before using them. The scarf, hat and my baby's jacket were washed well, but the hat didn't thoroughly dry, so I will plan to not add too many items in the medium bag, as the scarf I added was pretty big already.

I am very happy with the product, and it can be found for purchase on Amazon HERE.
 

1 Pound 100% Natural & Organic Cleopatra's Choice Raw Shea Butter $2.99 (Reg $10 ) + Free Shipping with Amazon Prime or $35 Order (Dry Skin, Stretch Marks, Eczema, Psoriasis also for DIY Body Butter, Lotion & Soap)

 1 Pound 100% Natural & Organic Cleopatra's Choice Raw Shea Butter $2.99 (Reg $10 ) + Free Shipping with Amazon Prime or $35 Order (Dry Skin, Stretch Marks, Eczema, Psoriasis also for DIY Body Butter, Lotion & Soap).

1. Click here to add to cart:
2. Use coupon code 75V9993A to make it $2.99. If you enter the code and it says invalid that means this deal is over.
3. Choose slower shipping for the $1 movie or book credit
4. Leave them a review when you get the product.

Pure Silk Beachbag Prize Pack Giveaway - 1 Winner + Bonus Prize For First 1,000

Pure Silk Beachbag Prize Pack Giveaway - 1 Winner. They also wrote on their Facebook that the first 1,000 to sign up will have a chance at a bonus prize tomorrow. Invite your friends for for bonus entries.

Noxicare Natural Pain Relief Cream Review and Giveaway

I am really excited to introduce you to another product that is natural and effective. Noxicare Natural Pain Relief Cream is a result of hard work and intensive studies into alleviating pain associated with joint and muscle inflammation, nerve damage, fitness and sports injuries. Dr. Ghorbani, the creator of Noxicare Natural Pain Relief Cream, a Harvard-trained, board certified Interventional Pain Management Specialist, is currently the President and Medical Director of Advanced Pain Medicine Institute in the Greater Washington, DC area. Dr. Ghorbani has devoted his entire career to helping patients overcome pain, and Noxicare Natural Pain Relief is one result of it.

Turmeric, Willow Bark, Ginger, Holy Basil, Rosemary Extract, Alpha Lipoic Acids, Boswellia Extract are the active ingredients in Noxicare Pain Relief Cream. These ingredients work together to relieve pain and discomfort in your body.

 Noxicare Natural Pain Relief Cream is odorless, non-greasy, paraben free. It has a yellowish color absorbs quickly in the skin. It has no side effects. When I applied it on my affected area, on the back of my neck, I had a slight cold feeling and then warm. It felt really good, and the pain seemed to be less troublesome.

Noxicare Natural Pain Relief Cream retails for $26.95 and you can purchase it here. 
Or you can win one tube of cream by entering the giveaway below. I will pick two winners.

As the widget doesn't allow me to add more entries I want to give you a chance to have more entries by liking the Noxicare on Facebook for 1 entry, follow on Twitter for one entry and comment below if you did these entries for one more entry.

 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.

Enter to Win a $600 Peg Perego Car Seat & Baby Gift Basket Giveaway from Seven Slings!

This is their Facebook post:

We're giving away a Peg Perego Convertible Car Seat and 15-piece gift set valued at $600! This includes many of your favorite mother and baby brands including *Carseat Canopy, Nursing Pillow, Seven Slings, Udder Covers, Baby Leggings, Breast Pads, and Milk Bands.

To enter it's as easy as 1-2-3:

1. Go to Seven Slings' Facebook page and like us if you haven't already. (:
2. Look for the contest post and leave only one comment in the form of a number BETWEEN one and 1,000,000. (Only one post allowed per person)
3. Contest closes on Thursday September 12th at 5 p.m. EST, and the winner will be announced the following day on Friday the 13th! (Person closest to the number randomly selected will be our lucky winner)

The Juppy Baby Walker Momentum Giveaway

The Juppy has easily adjustable straps that accommodate your height whether you are 4'11" or 6'11". The Juppy comes standard with soft hand grips that are strategically placed to provide optimum benefit for your hands; a color matched state of the art zipper is located at the rear of The Juppy for the purpose of safety, easy access and exit. You will find two Velcro straps that overlap the back zipper which is safe practical. One size fits all (baby weight not to exceed 35lbs). Check more on their Website, Facebook, or Twitter

 

GIVEAWAY 

I will be hosting a giveaway for a Blue Juppy Baby Walker Momentum  and embroidered with your baby's name if you wish. For this giveaway leave a comment on this post and let me know who will be using the Juppy Baby Walker if you are the winner. US only. The company will be shipping you the gift at the end of this giveaway. Happy Winning Everyone!

100 % All Natural Health Meal Replacement Bar - Review

Pure Fitness Nutrition is a company based in Florida that offers a healthy alternative to meals on to go in the form of bars and energy drinks. All the ingredients are carefully chosen to provide customers with the proper nutrition and healthy source of energy while exercising, or doing any physical activity.

I was very eager to try these bars when I read the labels. The main ingredients in these bars are: Raw Oats, Whey Isolate, Chia Seeds, Agave Nectar, Natural Honey. For a while now, I got into the habit of checking the labels on products. I get excited when I see healthy products, and if they taste good it's a plus. These bars not only that they are healthy and filling, they are tasty too. I had a small meal before I tried them. I split them in half with my husband, and after we tried them we didn't feel the need for desert anymore. We first tried the Dark Chocolate Cranberry bar. A soft, yet a very rich texture, where the chocolate and cranberries are in just the right amounts.

Later on I tried Peanut Butter Jelly Crunch. This bar had a mild taste of peanut butter and strawberry jelly.
 Banana Chocolate Nut was my favorite. The bits of chocolate are richer, and the banana smell and taste makes it really delicious.

Having these bars along when you travel, or go to exercise, helps you stay away from the unhealthy food choices we are bombarded at every corner.
They retail for $18.99 and come in a pack of 6, or $29.99 a pack of 12. I would recommend this to everyone.

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.

NaturallyCurly's 25 Days of Giveaways - Day 25-WIN NaturallyCurly.com's 2012 Best of the Best Bundle

NaturallyCurly.com's 2012 Best of the Best Bundle
Ampro Shine, Jam & Styl!
Camille Rose Naturals' Classically Natural Curls Bundle
NaturallyCurly.com's 2013 Editors' Choice Bundle
Cut & Blow Spring Curls
Curly Hair Solutions' Pump Up The Volume For Spring Kit
TIGI's Boost Your Curls Kit
Design Essentials' Natural The Most Gorgeous Twist Out Package
Hotheads' Too Hot to Handle Kit
CurlMart's No Frizz Fizz Cocktail™ (For All Hair Types)
U R Curly's System for Sustainable Curls
Sunny Isle's Jamaican Black Castor Oil Replenish and Rejuvenate Bundle

1 prize package valued at $1,510.00

 ENTER THE GIVEAWAY HERE  NOW CLOSED
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Yester Year Natural & Handcrafted Soap Review & Giveaway

Sweet fragrance, natural ingredients, and soft hands are the words that come to mind after trying YesterYear Soap. With so many choices of soap on the market, we learned to get the smelliest  and the cheapest and forget to read the labels with so many damaging ingredients. I was pleasantly surprised to see that in the YesterYear soap the ingredients are: Organic Shea Butter, Palm Oil, Coconut Oil & Fragrance Oils. It gave me much more confidence to use a soap that not only removes bacteria, but leaves a soft 'touch' on my hands and body. 

I used the Island Citrus Scrub on a sponge. I liked the soft citrus smell, and the amount of foam it made. I would recommend this soap. It makes a beautiful gift, or a nice treat to self. My husbands called it a 'fancy' soap.

I liked the Company's story about how they came to where they are now.  The name ‘YesterYear Soap Company’ was chosen to reflect the natural way soap was once made and their love for preserving the traditions, buildings and products used by early American settlers. You can read more about it in their Blog or visit their website to see the variety of soap they have. http://www.yesteryearsoap.com/

                 GIVEAWAY
 One of the readers of my blog will receive a 3 bar gift set for free. Please use the Rafflecopter below to enter!
 
  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. Sponsored by Tomoson.com

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The Daddy Diaper Pack Review & Giveaway

With our baby being just 6 moths of age we need to carry plenty of supplies in our diaper bag. I have a pink diaper bag that gets heavy at times, and I wanted many times my husband to carry it. But because of the bright pink he preferred not to. The solution came from DaddyScrubs. A nice, large diaper pack that my husband can carry around to lighten my load.

My husband's opinion on the Pack: 'It is a manly looking bag, that I can carry around proudly since it says: 'I'm the Daddy'. I like that it has lots of pockets for my keys, phone, and all my other necessities. I would recommend it to all the proud fathers out there.'

The Daddy Diaper Pack Features:

-Two roomy compartments for diapers, wipes, clothes, and toys

- Insulated cooler pocket for snacks

- Organizer pocket for keys, money, pacifiers, and small toys

- Fleece lined pocket for sunglasses and more

- Mesh side pockets for extra baby bottles and water bottles

Price: $69.95

If you would like to buy them go to their website www.daddyscrubs.com and use the Coupon Code: BLOG13 for a 10% discount

This would make a great gift for expectant fathers, new dads, or daddies to be, to make them feel involved and appreciated!

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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  One of the readers of my blog will receive one Daddy Diaper Pack for free. Please use the Rafflecopter below to enter!

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Unique Your Name in Bible Verses Certificates Review & Giveaway

When I saw this website and their products I immediately wanted to review it. I am a Bible reader, and I like everything that has to do with the Bible.  I liked the idea of having your own name displayed with beautifully chosen designs and powerful Bible verses in them. I chose my daughter's name with a simple baby design. It is simple and unique. I framed it and I will treasure it for life. It is printed on A4 paper and you can choose bolder and fancier designs.

It makes good gifts for graduations, weddings, Mother's Day, Christmas, pastor's appreciation, anything that appreciates the words of the Bible!

Product Description:

 Your Name in Bible Verse Certificates are beautiful, personalized, custom-printed certificates that combine an individual’s name, a couple’s name, or any message with an inspirational Bible verse for each letter of the name(s). Each certificate is individually produced and unique. They are 8 ½" x 11", are currently available in over 20 different styles and retail for $12.95 each. Your Name in Bible Verse certificates can be ordered in English (King James Version) and Spanish (La Biblia de las Americas).

The first and last name of the person is at the top of the certificate, in a lovely script font. This could also be the first and middle names, two first names, or any message up to twenty letters and spaces long. The name(s) repeats vertically along the left side in a bold serif font, and each letter becomes the first letter of a different 2-line bible scripture to the right. The names are separated horizontally by a lovely graphical element. The entire acrostic is finished off and nicely balanced by a quote of Deuteronomy 6:5 positioned at the lower right.

 Certificates fit nicely into 8 ½" x 11" certificate frames, 10" x 13" frames (matted to 8" x 10") and 11" x 14" frames (matted to 8" x 10"). All these sizes are commonly available, and can be purchased for very reasonable prices at Wal-Mart, Target, Michaels, and many other stores.

You can view more designs and options on their website: www.BibleVerse.org or their Facebook page.

                                        GIVEAWAY
 One of the readers of my blog will receive one Unique Name in Bible Verses Certificate for free. Please use the Rafflecopter below to enter!

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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Squatchi, Kid's Shoe Sizer Review & Giveaway

I am a mother of a 6 months old baby, and I am trying to think in advance of the things that I need throughout my baby's childhood. One of the things on the 'good to have' list is a shoe sizer. We all know that children grow fast, and so do their feet, and we constantly have to measure their feet to get the right kind of shoes. 

I am glad to now have in my home the perfect tool for that. It is accurate and convenient, right at my fingertips when I need it. I don't have to use a measuring tape or get printouts every time I want to find her shoe size. Another reason I like about having the shoe sizer in my home is that I can buy my baby shoes online, or in the store when she is not with me, and I have the right measurement. 

You can create a growth chart as well as a foot growth keepsake. Each time you use it mark and date it with a permanent marker. Children enjoy to see how much they've grown since the last time they measured. 

The Squatchi shoe sizer is made of light unbreakable plastic, and comes in fun bright colors: green, orange, pink & blue. 
You can find more on their website: www.squatchi.com

           GIVEAWAY

 One of the readers of my blog will receive one shoe sizer for free. Please use the Rafflecopter below to enter!

  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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Trukid Bubbly Baby Body & Hair Wash Review & Giveaway

 

I am always excited to review natural products and Trukid Bubbly Baby Body & Hair Wash is one of them. A California-based lifestyle company for kids that promotes positive choices for children and families, came up with a fun way to teach children to take care of themselves, each other and the environment. 

They named products using kid's vocabulary words like silly, funny & happy, using bright coded colored bottles so children know their use: blue for cleansing, green for nourishing and orange for protection, and symbols so the kids can easily identify what part of their body it's for (face, body, hair etc).

I got to review the blue bottle. It is gentle on my baby's skin and hair. It has a an easy to use pump that locks in after you are done using it.

 This cleanser is free of harsh chemicals such as parabens, phthalates, bpa, gluten, and SLS. Dermatologist Tested. It has a light citrus aroma (essential oils only!) in a mild coconut derived cleanser. It is an 8oz bottle.

 You can find them on Facebook

There is a coupon code you can use: get a FREE Bubbly Body Wash with any order of $30 or more when you order from their website www.trukid.com
Coupon Code: bubblymom
1 use

I made a video while trying it on my baby, I hope you enjoy it. 

GIVEAWAY

The company will give one bottle of Bubbly Baby Body & Hair Wash to one of my readers. Please enter the giveaway in the rafflecopter below. 

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Rubbermaid Valentine's Day Sweepstakes - 100 Winners!

 Enter Rubbermaid Valentine's Day Sweepstakes to win one of these cute Owl Water Bottles
There are 100 bottles for the giveaway and ends 2/24.