Showing posts with label giveaway. Show all posts

The Perfect Cleaning Tool



Being on social media has it's benefits. Like staying in touch with friends, posting insanely cute pictures of the kids and seeing what companies are new and upcoming in the world. I had heard some good things about Norwex from a few of my friends the past few years. But, to be honest "clean" cleaning was never high on my list of things to worry about. I like to clean and sometimes I like the smell of bleach in the house! A friend from college, Megan contacted me asking me to do an honest review of some Norwex products since she had recently teamed up with the company. I thought it would be a good opportunity to try it out and share it with my readers! And bonus, Megan is sponsoring a giveaway at the bottom of this post, you will want to enter, trust me! 



After spending some time reading about their products on norwex.com, it was clear that I should have been caring about the cleaning solutions I was bringing into my home. According to norwex.com;
  • In the last 50 years, the global production and use of manufactured chemicals has increased substantially. 
  • More than 80,000 new chemicals have been created.
  • Indoor air pollution is one of the top five highest-ranking environmental health problems in America.
  • Most of the chemicals that people are exposed to every day have never been assessed for their impact on human health.
Norwex is changing how we think about cleaning products and how we use them. According to norwex.com, "With Norwex Microfiber System, you will not breathe, touch or ingest chemicals – you simply create a cleaner, healthier indoor environment." It also is a money saving since the average household spends between $600-$800 a year on cleaning supplies. 

norwex.com

This all makes sense to me. What really interests me was the fact that I could be completely solution free. Being military means we move often. Every time we move, we have to throw out all cleaning solutions and anything that is not allowed to be packed. Which means huge bills when we arrive at the new location, barbecue we have to go out and purchase everything again. How genius to be able to throw the Window Cloth, the Dusting Mitt and EnviroCloth in a box and go! 

Megan sent me the Household Package which includes the Window ClothEnviroCloth,  and the Dusting Mitt. I knew I would love the dusting mitt, because we live in the dustiest place ever, but I was pleasantly surprised by everything in the package. The window cloth was the perfect addition to my house. When cleaning windows I go through so many paper towels and Windex, just to clean one of my huge windows. It was so nice to be able to use just the window cloth while cleaning. It was the perfect size and when one area got dirty, I just had to fold it and use another area. Luke also loved using it, and since it is chemical free I felt completely safe with him helping me to clean. You can also use all of your old cleaning bottles as water bottles, so you are recycling too!



The EnviroCloth was my best friend in the kitchen. I am picky about my granite cleaner, but this cleaned it right up! It also gave it that nice granite shine that I love. Have I mentioned how much I hate cleaning my stainless steel appliances? Well a bit of water and the EnviroCloth and they look brand new, without having to use the smelly wipes that I had been using. The true test was my microwave. How do those things get so dirty? The EnviroCloth wiped everything right up and I swear it is like the dirt and grime get lost in the magical cloth. We even had some fun in the toy room with the Envirocloth. It is a great all over cleaning tool!

The Dusting Mitt was amazing, just like I thought it would be. I loved using it on my Hunter Douglas faux blinds. They get so dusty and the mitt was so easy to use on them. I put it on and ran my hand along all of the blinds and it took care of the dust. When the mitt gets too much dust on it, you simply knock off the dust in the trashcan and you are good to go. I used mine dry and it worked wonders, but I am sure I will have to use the wet option eventually.


I am so excited to team up with Megan and offer an amazing giveaway! She is going to give one lucky reader, the Window Cloth

Obviously, we love ours! 
In order to enter the giveaway, you must register a Norwex account through the website. I did it and it literally takes 1 minute and it is free to register. It makes ordering from Megan easy and efficient. There are also some bonus entries to give you a better chance to win, but make sure you register on the Norwex site to be entered. 




All in all I loved the products! I could see myself making the switch to 100% Norwex products eventually. I also love the two year warranty, which ensures you will be able to use and enjoy the product for a long time! Want to host a party with Megan? You can email her through your account on norwex.com! Thanks for reading and I hope you love the products as much as I do!


Happy cleaning, 









Vote For Me @ The Top Mommy Blogs Directory
I received these products at a discounted price in exchange for my personal review and opinions. 

A new favorite look and a •GIVEAWAY•!!

Shopping. It's not my favorite thing to do and I will never claim to be a fashionista. I wear what's comfortable. Period. I also love a good deal and can admit I don't think that I have ever paid full price for anything, honestly. So, when I started to browse Instagram and discovered insta shopping, you can bet I was hooked. 

Recently, I partnered up with Kathryn from Lily and Thomas. This shop is so great to work with. Fast shipping, great prices and good content. 
I have been loving layering bracelets, so I knew the gemma cuff would be perfect to add to my collection. I opted for the mint/gold option and could not love it more. I have large wrists and it fits perfectly! 


While looking through the the shop I saw the 1980 faux leather leggings and was immediately intrigued. Could I pull them off? Would they fit? 
So I typed SOLD, along with my email and the next day they were on their way to me. They arrived and it took me a solid week to have an outing that I thought was appropriate for my new daring look. Insert day trip to downtown Tucson. I immediately fell in love with them! They were comfortable and I loved how they paired with my leopard print sneaks ($2.00 for these babies) and a comfortable sweater that I have had for years!

• Sweater, Similar  • Pants HERE • Clutch Similar • Shoes Similar 



Honestly, I feel like I could wear them to a play date or a night out on the town. I am hooked on them! Did I mention that Lily and Thomas also has free shipping? This is huge for me, and the fact that my items arrived within days of me ordering them is simply amazing. 
For reference, I am wearing a medium in the 1980 Faux Leggings.  

I love Lily and Thomas so much, I decided to bring you guys another Instagram giveaway! 
Head on over to my Instagram (CLOSED) for the details on how you can win one of these amazing cardigans from Lily and Thomas. These cardigans are super comfortable and will transition perfectly into spring. 

Happy shopping, 






Thank you to Lily and Thomas for sponsoring this giveaway! 

Disclaimer// I received this product free of charge. This post also contains affiliate links.

limm jump rope workout and giveaway!

With Ryan being gone for the past few months, there have been days when going to the gym is just not in the cards. We live super far from my gym, and honestly some days I would rather be a hermit. Now, that the weather has cooled down some, I love exercising in the backyard while Luke plays. A good HIIT (high intensity interval training) satisfies my daily need for a good sweat and burns a ton of calories! I have been using my new interval timer on my phone, and I love it! It's a great app, that even let's you use your own music while hearing the beep in the background, when its time to move on to the next exercise. 



I recently was given the opportunity to review a new workout item, the Limm Jump Rope. Now, if I am being honest, I will tell you that jump roping is not my thing! I was no double dutcher on the playground, I was more of a 4 Square type of girl, but since getting fit I have found that jump roping is so much fun. And oh yeah, it burns an insane amount of caloriesAccording to WebMD, "You'd have to run an eight-minute mile to work off more calories than you'd burn jumping rope." Amazing, right?!

Buy your Limm Jump rope here
I have had the jump rope for just over a month, and let me tell you, I am getting good (ok, 
light over reaction but I can go like 50 reps without getting stuck)! It was incredibly easy to adjust to my height, taking about 5 minutes total! I love the grip on the jump rope, it makes it virtually impossible to slip while in action. I also love that it comes with a PDF of different exercises and directions for using and readjusting the length. It is light enough to throw into the bottom of the stroller, or pack in my gym bag. The company also has a 100% guarantee, which let's the consumer know that they completely stand behind the product. 



 Since, I loved the jump rope so much, I wanted to give ya'll the chance to win one of your own! It is such a staple to have in your home, and I have been using mine at least once a week. Enter the giveaway below and try out one of my "go to" HIIT workouts below! 




a Rafflecopter giveaway


After you win my giveaway, you can try out this super quick (not so easy) jump rope workout with your NEW limm jump rope! 

Warm Up 

Jump Rope : 30 seconds 
Jumpin Jacks : 30 seconds 
High Knees : 30 seconds 
Jump Rope : 30 seconds 

Rest 1:00 

Jump Rope : 30 seconds
Mountain Climbers : 30 seconds
Forearm Plank : 30 seconds 
Crunches : 30 seconds 
Jump Rope : 30 seconds 

Rest 1:00 

Jump Rope : 30 seconds 
Push ups : 30 seconds
Tricep dips : 30 seconds
Jumo Rope : 30 seconds 

Rest: 1:00 

Repeat 3 times! 



Happy jumping,



**product was given to my free of charge for an honest and unbiased review**