Author: MamatheFox
BANJOrganics Review
BANJOrganics Review
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Who is BANJOrganics?
BANJOrganic’s is founded by Nicole, who is above all else, a mother. As a mother, Nicole wanted what was best for her children, just as myself and many others. She made sure to keep her son and home clean. She fed him and cared for him with all the love a mother can muster. Over time her son got more and more sick. After visits to more doctors than you can shake a stick at, Nicole decided to take matters into her own hands. Something was causing her child to be sick and she needed to find out. She slowly made the switch to an organic and chemical free lifestyle. The switch doesn’t happen overnight. It was a process. Slowly, as her family and her house became more and more natural, her son became better and better. Now, he is medication free!
Having a background in engineering Nicole took to her kitchen and began making her own products so that her son would stay healthy. Making her own shampoo, lip balm, hand soap, just about anything you would need.
“I want to help people provide a chemical free life for themselves and their family, as well as show people that it doesn’t have to cost an arm and a leg to live an organic lifestyle.” – Nicole with BANJOrganics
BANJOrganics is able to custom make products for customers. If your skin is irritated by, let’s say, vanilla. You can contact them and they will make a special batch just for you! This service is so above and beyond. I am so glad that a company like this exists. To read more about this please click here.
Sustainability ? Locally Blended ? Organic & Fresh ? Competitively Priced
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Mama’s Experience
I first found out about BANJOrganics at Mommy Con in Columbus, Ohio. I was able to meet Nicole and talk to her about her product line. I was so interested in her ability to create household products. When chatting she mentioned that her husband would say something about needing more itch relief cream next time they went to the store, but instead she would think out how to make her own. That way it would be without all the nasty chemicals and other no-no’s. That is ingenuity at it’s finest.
Anti Itch Paste
This anti itch paste is just what you need this fall. With fun fall campfires and pumpkin patches comes mosquitoes and aggressive bee’s. This paste has a clay base and is very easily applied and smoothed over your skin and the effected area. It felt slightly sticky, doe to the clay, when applying. Then after a few minutes I forgot about it.
Magnesium Lotion
Most women are deficient in magnesium. Often, then taken in pill form, your body is not able to fully absorb all the nutrients from the pill and you urinate the remains. When you apply magnesium topically (like a lotion) your skin can slowly absorb all the goodness from the vitamin and get into your bloodstream more efficiently. Magnesium lotion is not a perfumed lotion that you would put on to smell nice instead of a perfume! It has a very potent small. This is because this lotion is REAL! It has true magnesium flakes as one of the primary ingredients. It is not something I was used to, so I just put it on when I knew I was going to be busy and not just sitting around smelling it.
If you are a women who suffers from morning sickness when pregnant, you may find relief by increasing your magnesium. This lotion is the perfect way!
Shower Disks
These shower disks are to be placed on the floor of the shower. They are a one time usage and perfect for quick or long showers. I try to only use them when I know I am going to really relax and have someone home to watch the kids. I don’t often get alone time, and showering is actually a precious thing in my life now. These pods give me an indulgence in my fun 7 minute vacation from life. They easily and evenly dissolve and they have never harmed my tub because they are so natural!
I was once able to indulge in a an eucalyptus sauna in Las Vegas. Man, that was amazing. This was like a fun home style version of that! The eucalyptus helps open your pours and sinus cavities. I highly suggest this to, like everyone.
This is a brand new product!
Bath Teas
The bath teas are just that, a small bag stuffed with items you would find in a bag of tea, plus a few other treats. The BANJOrganics bags have lavender, chamomile, oats and lavender essential oil. The directions are to tie the bag to your bath spout so that as your water fills, the bag is being soaked with fresh water. My spout is being occupied by a blue whale cover to protect myself and my children from unnecessary bath time injuries (they find enough other ways to collect band-aids, right?!), so kept it in the water float by holding it there. After my bath was filling up I noticed that the water was starting to turn the color of a lovely cup of tea! I was so giddy by this and felt like it was such a treat. Every so often I would pick up the bag and squeeze it to allow more “goodness” to spill out of the bag. This is the perfect gift for the hard to shop for friend or relative. Fun, useful and affordable.
Face Wash
When I opened the container saw that the contents of the face wash was straight liquid I instantly thought, “well this isn’t going to work.” I have been breaking out due to stress and my crazy schedule. Zits have formed colonies on my face and are currently in a civil war. I was hesitant to try this wash, but that is my job! I use a Clarisonic scrubber so I poured a small amount (about a dime size) onto my brush. I was surprised I felt a little something. I added a little more half way through my washing because like I said, I wasn’t so sure. I felt clean. I didn’t feel slimy like there was residue from makeup/sweat/cleaner was still on my face. Hmm….Then I took a small amount and put it in my hand and applied to directly to my skin. I could feel the wash this time a lot more. It doesn’t lather, which a truly organic face wash should not (due to the lack of the bad stuff – which is good). It could feel the wash spread evenly across my face but not in an oily or heavy way. I have been washing with this face wash for over a week now and my civil war zit zone is coming to a halt! I am so excited that this stuff actually works! woot woot!
Moisturizer
Like the above mentioned face wash, this moisturizer is also a liquid and I didn’t believe it. I have to apply lotion after I shave my legs. Its just how I am. I applied a small amount, like a nickle worth, to each leg. I was surprised that it spread as much as it did. I figured that because it is so water-like that I would have to reapply in a half an hour after it fully soaked in and I was itchy….30 minutes…60 minutes…then I lost track of time. I never got itchy! It’s cold as bones out in Ohio and getting pretty dry and I only had to apply a super small amount to my just shaved legs. This stuff rocks.
Waterless Hand Soap
With fall here and flu season approaching I am so not ready for that whirlwind. My 3 year old just started preschool and I am just waiting for the stampede of germs, colds and who-knows-what to come walking through my door along with her. I love being able to not clean my families hands on the go. I cant always lug both my kids into a tiny restroom to wash their hands what out and about. Plus, once they are clean and I am washing the other ones hands, they already touch the floor, wall and probably somehow scaled the wall to touch the ceiling too! This product comes in full size and travel (Roadies) size so you can grab a few and always have them accessible.
Headache Rollaway
This product is very different. As I mentioned above, the lack of magnesium in your body can cause a whole bunch of oddities. This rollaway is made up of magnesium and a blend of essential oils so that no matter if the headache is due to stress, barometric pressure, loud children or what have you, there is going to be something in the ingredients that will help you out. The reviews (updated for 2020) of CBD oil products also show them to have been effective in clearing the headaches or nausea of the people who tried them out and found them to have provided them with a positive experience.
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Lumsing Portable Charger A1 Grand Review
Lumsing Portable Charger A1 Grand Review
About Lumsing
Lumsing is based out of Plainfield, Illinois. They manufacture and sell electronics in the North America, Japan and Europe. They strive to make stylish, affordable, and useful electronics for the every day user. They want to make our everyday life simple and easy. And hey, who can argue that?!
What Do They Sell?
- Bluetooth
- Cables
- Chargers (car, table and travel)
- Keyboards
- Power Banks (wireless/portable chargers)
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Mama’s Experience
The shipping on a Lumsing product is speedy! One of their top priorities is to get their orders processed pronto. If you order through Amazon, you can get 2-day Prime Shipping.
Lumsing has 3 categories of their power banks: mate i, mate thin and mate mini. The power bank I have reviewed is a mate i: The Grand A1
Grand A1 Power Bank
A power bank, like the Grand A1, is used when you need to charge your device without access to a wall charger. You can plug your device into this power bank as you would your wall charger or car charger. Now-a-days our cell phones and devices come with an adaptive fast charge wall unit. This allows us to charge our devices way faster. The Grand A1 has the same fast speeds! I have used other wireless charging devices in the past, but none have the strengh, power and speed of the Grand A1.
The Grand A1 Power Bank comes in 2 colors: gold, black and silver. It weighs just over 9 ounces (very light for its internal compartment) and is smooth to the touch which makes it glide easily into pockets, purses or bags.
Features:
- High capacity of 13400mAh (highest capacity on the market)
- 2 output ports (allows you to charge 2 devices simultaneously)
- MultiProtect Safety System (Surge protection、Short circuit protection、over-temperature protection)
- Charge efficiency higher than 90%
- When needs to be recharged, it only takes 8 hours!
- Side port entry for better comfort which jogging/on-the-move
- Reduced LED lights (to avoid disturbing your sleep)
- Easy to read power meter display
The Power Meter Display clearly shows you how much power is left. There are 4 lights.
4 lights on – ≥95%
3rd light on, 4th light blinking – ≥75%
2nd light on, 3rd light blinking – ≥50%
1st light on, 2nd light blinking – ≥25%
1st light blinking – <25%
With countless power banks on the market it can be overwhelming as to pick one, so here are my top reasons why to choose a Lumsing
- It’s faster (time is money)
- It’s sleek and stylish (perfect for business and personal uses)
- It holds more “juice” than any other power bank out there (13400mAh)
- The company backs it products and has amazing service
Nunamoochie Woven Wrap Giveaway
Nunamoochie Woven Wrap Giveaway
Nunamoochie is a fun, family business that makes gorgeous luxury wraps that people can actually afford! They choose only the highest quality materials and even hand finish each wrap to ensure perfection every time.
They make woven wraps, SSC’s and ring slings – everything a baby wearing addict lives for! Their wraps are ready to wear out of the mailbox, smooth, silky and with plenty of sleepy-dust! MamatheFox’s 3 year old is obsessed with Nunamoochie’s Sea Glass Handwoven Wrap. Its such a treat wearing a Nunamoochie, and now you can enter to win a Sea Glass Wrap for yourself!
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Thirsties Pocket Diaper Giveaway
Thirsties Pocket Diaper Giveaway
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MomoBaby Shoe Giveaway
MomoBaby Shoe Giveaway
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I have been raving about how amazing these shoes are. I simply love them, as do my children which really is the important part. They use true leather, and other high quality materials to ensure your child is comfortable, stylish and able to play.
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AppleCheeks Cloth Diaper Review
AppleCheeks Cloth Diaper Review
Who is AppleCheeks?
AppleCheeks is a eco-friendly cloth diapering system based in Canada. The owners, Amy and Ilana are from Montreal and knew they wanted to make a diaper that was not only good for babies but also for our world.
All of AppleCheeks products are made ethically in Montreal, Canada. Knowing that these diapers are made by well treated North Americans can set your minds at ease. By supporting AppleCheeks, you are supporting a green company. From running their headquarters to their personal lives, AppleCheeks’s take into consideration their global footprint.
They strive to release new and exciting prints every other month. Be sure to follow their Facebook group to see all their fun products and to learn more from the mouths of their customers about theses fabulous diapers.
Charity
The David Suzuki Foundation is AppleCheeks Charity of Choice, and any charity event, plus a percentage of any profits, will go to this worthwhile Canadian foundation.
What Does AppleCheeks Sell?
- Pocket Diapers
- Diaper Inserts
- Starter Kits
- Waist Extenders
- Washable Nursing Pads and more!
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Mama’s Experience
Pocket diapers are my favorite overnight diaper. I love the flexible options I get with a pocket. I can stuff it with microfiber, bamboo…whatever I feel like. I personally have always done one layer of microfiber closest to baby (not touching skin as microfiber should never touch skin!) and then farther away a 2nd layer of hemp or bamboo.
AppleCheeks have a few different kinds of inserts. They offer a basic microterry insert that is super absorbent. This features a stay dry microfleece inside to keep baby with a stay dry feeling. This insert can be placed into the pocket of the diaper, or lay on top of the diaper and directly against the skin, the FLEECE side against the skin. The tag side is the rear/microfiber side and this should never touch your babies skin.
The other type of insert AppleCheeks offers is a rayon from bamboo insert. This is a flat rectangular insert. This is to be folded either in a tri-fold or in half, depending on how you want to use it. I always tri-fold mine and place it into the pocket of the diaper. You are able to lay this in the diaper (not in the pocket) and have it directly touch the babies skin. This insert is so cool. I have never seen another diaper company with a product like this. They are super absorbent and silky smooth. They offer 2 layer or a 3 layer option for this insert. I would recommend both thicknesses. I have even used the 3 layer in a tri-fold overnight without any leaks!!!! I am SO excited for this. Having a diaper double stuffed, like I mentioned above can cause a gap in the leg gusset for my son. His skinny legs can cause a gap with the extreme thickness. Now I can have a tight leg gusset and an overnight absorbent stuffing. Mind blown!
AppleCheeks Diapers: Size 1 fits from 7 – 20lbs, and Size 2 fits from 18 – 40lbs.
The pictures here show my son who is 20lbs and 19 months in a size 2. I need to have it on the tightest setting due to his skinny butt and legs.
Buy It!
To order AppleCheeks Diapers please click here. If you cannot see a brick and mortar location close to you, please contact AppleCheeks here and they will refer you to an online retailer.
Win It!
Now that you have seen how super great these AppleCheek pocket diapers and inserts are, you have a chance to win your own!
Open to US/CAN, runs 11/10-11/24
Snorg Tees Review
Snorg Tees Review
About Snorg Tees
Snorg Tees is a super hilarious tee shirt company. Started by Matt and Bryan in their basement, like all super entrepreneurs, faked it until they made it. They keep it real by constantly updating their designs and styles with the hot topics, fads, and jokes of the moment. This way what is probably trending in your Facebook feed and on Twitter can also be on your tee shirt next week.
They also love to listen to their fans. Companies who are responsive to their customers are way more likely to succeed. So if you have a funny idea or saying you think would be great on a tee shirt, go ahead and let them know! If they end up using one of your ideas they will hook you up with $150 and a free tee shirt!
Once you become addicted to buying their tee’s and gifting them to all your friends and relatives this holiday season, you can share your pics with them! Send them a pic of you wearing one of their tees and you can be internet famous and possibly be featured on their customer photo page! This is probably going to be on your bucket list now, so be sure to check it off in 2016.
What Do They Sell?
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Mama’s Experience
First I want to tell you guys how nice it was working with Snorg. Their staff was fun, kind and super fast in response time. Knowing that the staff is on the ball makes you way conformable with a company. It also makes me want to tell my personal friends and family about them as well. Strong rapport is such a big thing when there so many other tee companies out there.
Fit
I typically wear a womens 1XL or size 16-18 in my tops. As all ladies know, this fluctuates day to day and brand to brand.
My tee shown here are men’s XL. They don’t have the fun women’s cut features (shorter sleeves and softer neckline) BUT they are a good fit. I would say a tad loose around the middle (duh, its a mens shirt) but a nice fit other than that.
My husband is wearing a 3X and its a nice size. Sometimes 3X’s are crazy huge and other times they are more like an XL, this is true to its size.
Comfort
These tees are so comfy. You wear a Snorg Tee to be fun and make yourself and the people around you laugh. But you need to be yourself and in a good mood to sport your witty attitude. These shirts are 100% cotton and feel like a dream. I wear a tee to be comfortable. I also need them to be easy to clean. Being a mom I know that my shirt is going to be the material my kids feel when they hug me throughout the day. I can be a fun, silly and cuddly mom in a Snorg Tee.
As my husband put his shirt on he immediately said, “these are so comfy”. That is all a man cares about in a shirt. That is feels good. Women deal with more for the sake of fashion, but not a guy. These tee’s are 100% man approved.
Quality
The prints are either done with a screen printer or a super fancy machine called a Kornit. Both allow Snorg Tees to use a very broad spectrum of colors, which allows the creative juice to be that much juicer.
All of the tees are 100% cotton and are preshrunk (except the Heather Gray that is 90% cotton/10% polyester). All of their tees are dryer safe, but like all cotton, they are prone to a small amount of shrinkage in the first few washes. To ensure your design stays fancy and pristine I suggest turning them inside out when in the washer and dryer.
Win Your Own!
Now that you have read and can easily see how super sweet these tee’s are, you can enter to win your own!
Open to US, runs 11/3-11/17