Saturday, June 5, 2010

Bagnesia – Remember to Grab Your Bags


As a part of our goal to go Green my husband and I decided to ditch the plastic and get some reusable bags to use when we went grocery shopping. While we have the best intentions each week to use them, we often forget them at home, and only realize it when we’re checking out. See we have “bagnesia”. Seriously we have about 20 of them and I always end up forgetting them when we go shopping. (Hence the large number because I end up buying a few in the checkout isle.

I was so happy to review a re-usable bag kit from Bagnesia, that should help us out! Why’s that? Well it contains all kinds of reminders to help you remember your reusable bags when you go out shopping!

The kit includes:
a flexible black neoprene Steering Wheel Wrap that has “grab your bags’ written on it
a laminated Door Hanger that reminds you to “grab your bags” ,
a compact Reusable Bag made from washable nylon that is as big as up to 3 plastic shopping bags (and it holds up to 40 lbs!).
A caribinar clip comes with it too, so that you can attach it to your purse strap or belt loop, further insuring…you don’t forget your bag.

All of it comes in a Reusable Pouch with a drawstring, to toss in your front seat, back seat, purse or diaper bag.

I currently have the door hanger taped to the wall by our door. (hey we have toddlers!) I have to walk past it to walk out the door so it is a great reminder to grab the bags. The bag is a home in my diaper bag because we never leave home without that!

The Reusable Bag Reminder Kit is available for $14.99.

I also received the Reusable Produce Bags that Bagnesia carries.
What a great concept.
Rather than using the plastic bags in the produce section for my fruits and veggies, I now use these bags, fill them up, keep the produce in them while I wash it, and store it. All in the same bag!! Then I just throw it in the washing machine when I’m done, hang to dry and repeat.

A Set of 4 Reusable Produce Bags is $7.99.

If one of your goals is to be more eco-friendly, consider picking up Bagnesia Reusable bag products!


Simple Green Review and GIVEAWAY


For over 30 years, Simple Green, has provided customers with non-toxic, biodegradable, environmentally safer cleaning products for household, industrial and institutional applications. They have products for Kitchen & Bath, Kids & Pets, Laundry, Outdoors, Floors & Carpets, Car & Garage and Specialty products.
I was thrilled when I found myself with opportunity to review an entire set of cleaning products from Simple Green. I was sent their entire naturals line and was so impressed!

The naturals line includes:
24 oz. bottle of Simple Green Naturals Bathroom Cleaner
24 oz. bottle of Simple Green Naturals Carpet Care
32 oz. bottle of Simple Green Naturals Multi-Surface Care
24 oz. bottle of Simple Green Naturals Bathroom Cleaner
24 oz. bottle of Simple Green Naturals Carpet Care
32 oz. bottle of Simple Green Naturals Glass & Surface Care
16 oz. bottle of Simple Green Naturals Dish Washing Liquid
16 oz. bottle of Simple Green Naturals Liquid Hand Soap


My favorite item would have to be the liquid hand soap. I love organic and green products but struggle to find hand soaps. We don’t use bar soaps and most organic and green soaps for hand a body are in bar form so I was very pleased that Simple Green offered a liquid soap! YAY!!

The most used item in our home has been the carpet cleaner. With a two toddlers and a puppy you can just imagine the mess my carpet is by the end of the day! We were fortunately unfortunate enough to have gotten the opportunity to use this product within minutes of opening our Simple Green package. What you need to know about it: cleans fast and is very effective!

All in all I will defiantly be purchasing Simply Green in the future!! Give it a try yourself today!

Buy it: each of these cleaners cost 3.99 apiece and can found in most stores.
Win it: The great news that I have for you is that Simple Green has generously offered a Simple Green® Naturals Cleaning Kit ($24.99) to one of my readers.

To Enter:

Visit Simple Green and let me know another product other than those I’ve reviewed that you’d like to try out or that you know someone else in your life would use!


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This Giveaway is only open to U.S. Giveaway ends 6/19/2010 at 8pm CST. DON’T FORGET to leave a way to contact you!

U'neaks Review and GIVEAWAY - closed



Shoes are a must. We all have to have shoes. Whether we like wearing them or not, they do have a purpose, to protect our feet. U’neaks has found a way to make your shoes be whatever you want them to represent that day. Want to walk on the wild side? How about shoes with zoo animals on the side? Like trucks? Dogs? Farm animals? Plain colors? Well what if you could buy one pair of shoes and have ALL of those things any day you wanted? Wouldn't that be cool?! Guess what...you can!



U'Neaks are these great tennis shoes for boys or girls (they come in a variety of styles) that you can change with your mood or your clothing. It is possible because U'neaks have a clear window in the side that allows your socks to show. You can purchase a variety of socks from U'neaks that make your shoes stand out. Our favorite pair is a pair that when you wear them on one foot it shows safari animals, and if you wear them on the opposite foot you get cats and dogs! There are several pairs like this that you get two designs on one sock, which doubles the uniqueness of the shoes and the wearer!

We got the white U’neaks for Lorelai and a few pairs of socks. She loved them and couldn’t wait to put them one. That a big thing in our home, because she is my free spirit who loves to run barefoot. So 5 *’s U’neaks for making my job as a mom a little less difficult!



Buy it: U’neaks come in 6 styles for girls and 3 for boys in sizes 8-3.5. They are priced at $34.99. Socks are $3.99 a pair. NOT BAD!!

Win It: The awesome sponsors from U'Neaks are giving one lucky reader a pair of shoes of their choice and two pairs of socks!!!

Mandatory entry:
Please visit the U'Neaks website and leave me a comment telling me what your favorite pair is.

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Giveaway ends June 19th @ 8 pm. Open to US only!

Friday, June 4, 2010

And Finally The Winners......

I got my Computer back up and running and I know you all have been waiting patiently, so now on to the winners of the following giveaways.

StickerYou.com gave 3 readers 2 sheets of personalized stickers of their design. The winning entries are # 4 - Ashley, #14 - Sadie, and #3 - Kathe!


Ashley said...
I would put them on my lappy, fridge or car. I really like the idea of them being reusable and not leaving a yucky mark behind.


www.nelliebugs.com said...
http://nelliebugs-swaps.blogspot.com/2010/05/another-giveaway.html
Blogged about it (3)


Anonymous said... Re usable, what a great idea.I frequently travel with my grandchildren in the car. Reusable stickers and a flat surface would be a novel way to have them pass the time in the car. This is what I would use them for.
Kathe



Meridane Design offered one of my readers a beautiful and meaningful necklace, # 13 - Sadie will get to enjoy this lovely piece!


www.nelliebugs.com said... Following Meridane on FB (3) and told them you sent me!



Inspired by Finn, The winner of a Amber necklace is #1 - Kate!


Anonymous said... I currently have one of these necklaces.I suffer from cronic neck and back pain and these really help. I a going to get one for my husband.
kate



Unique Gifts for Women, one Family Treasures reader won a photo bracelet. She is # 16 - Marci!


Marci J said... I like their personalized canvas tote
june_spirit2628 at hotmail dot com



And lastly the winner of the coveryourhair.com headband giveaway is # 18 - Misty!


Anonymous said... i follow your blog! great idea. - misty



Congrats to all the winners and come back soon for more giveaways!!