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Jockey Naturals

May 3, 2010 by The Mom Jen Leave a Comment

It’s important to change out your boring old panty drawer during spring-cleaning! With the warmer weather approaching you want something light and airy beneath your clothes, Jockey has what every woman (men and children too) needs!

A trusted brand since the late 1800’s, you must try out Jockey Naturals, they drift over skin and provide mom with a body-contouring, seamless silhouette for all day comfort. Made in part from bamboo, Naturals absorbs and evaporates moisture quickly, and are available in a range of pastel colors complete with a pretty, mystical sheen perfect for spring.

A matching panty and camisole make the perfect gift set, and are available in all of your favorite spring colors. Bottoms are sold for $9.50 or 3/$24. Tops are sold for $20.00.

My take: I received the boyshort and cami set in pink to review. I want all my clothes to be made from the 42% Rayon/35% Nylon/18% cotton/5% Spandex blend that Jockey Naturals are! It’s truly like a second skin, but even softer! The cami is so smooth and cool, it can be worn under any garment this spring and summer and you won’t feel any added weight or heat! Also, comfortable to wear to bed on those warm nights! I might add that the wide waist band on the boyshorts doubles as a slight lower belly slimmer for us moms, thanks!! Extra bonus, they stay smooth and intact after washing and don’t lose any of their stretch.

I was sent a cami/boyshort set to facilitate this review. The opinions are my tried-and-true experience and were not influenced by any source.

Hana Professional 1″ Flat Iron

May 3, 2010 by The Mom Jen Leave a Comment

Last Winter I reviewed the Hana Professional flat iron by Misikko. I’m in love with it and use it religiously about 5 days a week. My daughter and I both share it and are hooked how fast and easy it is to use, and the results are fabulous.

Advanced Fusion Molding delivers glass-smooth ceramic-tourmaline plates while accelerated negative ion output repairs hair follicles, sealing in natural oils for a conditioned, sleek, salon shine that lasts all day. With professional features like damp-to-dry styling, floating plates that self adjust to different textures and adjustable temperature, the Hana Professional hair straightener is engineered to deliver luxury at a down to earth price, $119.99!

Hana Professional Features:
* Advanced Tourmaline Ceramic Plates for Accelerated Ion Generation and Maximum Frizz-Free, Conditioning Shine
* Ceramic is naturally hygienic, protects color & retards fading
* Floating 1” Plates Auto-Adjust To Glide Over Any Hair Texture
* Curved Plate Edges For Versatile Styling – Curl, Flip or Straighten!
* Adjustable Temperature Dial – 5 Settings from 140-450° F for All Hair Types
* Flash Heats in Seconds with Instant Compensation for Heat Loss
* Ergonomic Handle Design with No-Slip Grip
* Smooth Grooves Keep Hair Strands Separate and Snag-Free
* Tangle-Free Salon Quality Cord Swivels 360°; Convenient Hanging Loop
* Energy Efficient at 38 Watts
* Independent On/Off Switch
* Includes Luxe Heat Proof Storage Pouch, Heat Proof Silicone Mat, & Special Edition Tin Case
* Made in Korea
* Two Year Warranty

Get salon results from professional flat irons and you can be your own home stylist!

Prize has been provided for my Mother’s Day event. I was not compensated in any way.

Kristen’s Custom Creations

May 3, 2010 by The Mom Jen Leave a Comment

Looking for custom personalized hand stamped jewelry? Check out the custom, personalized jewelry from Kristen’s Custom Creations, all hand crafted with premium quality materials. Hand stamped jewelry makes the perfect gift for Mother’s Day, new Moms, Grandmas, Sisters, Aunts, and friends!

All sterling silver is 925, Kristen hand selects all materials and will only work with high quality materials. You will find the discs used are of a nice weight, and are not paper thin. If she wouldn’t wear it herself, she would not sell it. All pieces are oxidized by hand with a Eco-friendly method. When purchasing a piece from Kristen’s Custom Creations you are purchasing unique one of a kind items that are often duplicated but never a original of Kristen’s Custom Creations.

I have an Initial Charm Necklace (above) from Kristen that I cherish! I have also purchased many necklaces for friends and for my mom (bought the Double Stacked A Lot of Love necklace below for her birthday with all grandchildren’s names on it)! Nothing is more special that telling the world who you love in a piece of gorgeous jewelry!

A necklace has been provided for my Mother’s Day event. I was not compensated in any way.

Less Than Great Experience at Comfort Suites

May 3, 2010 by The Mom Jen Leave a Comment

My family and I have stayed in Comfort Suites hotels before. In Davis, CA, it’s our go-to hotel for consistent low-prices, service, accommodations, and amenities. In fact, we carry a Choice Hotels frequent guest card.

So when we took a last-minute trip this weekend, we chose Comfort Suites in Fresno, CA and had a less than enjoyable stay.

First the positive, the rooms are inexpensive and sleep all 5 of us comfortably. With our Automobile Association of America card, we stayed for a room rate of under $100 before taxes. The room contained two queen beds plus a sofa-sleeper that was comfortable. The Sunbeam shower heads are also a plus, I love a great relaxing shower with choice of stream or massaging water pressure.

At the Herndon site in Fresno, there’s an indoor pool. Being the first of May we experienced great weather, and it was definitely a selling point. The kids had a good time, yet the pool was only 4.5 ft. deep so there was no jumping in or diving. Also, there is free wi-fi throughout the hotel which was great for me to keep up with my social media as well as help find local theaters, restaurants, and shopping while we were there.

Upon waking, we were ready for our complimentary breakfast, that combines continental style with some freshly cooked hot food like eggs and sausage. While waiting for my toast, I caught a sight from the corner of my eye. Large black ants! They were about a half-dozen and they were on the walls around the bread and baked goods. I immediately alerted the worker on duty and she tended to the issue. I decided against eating at that point walked over for some juice. At that point I noticed more ants on the counter and everywhere where the food was sitting. Needless to say, I was disgusted.

We headed back up to our room to find our keys suddenly stopped working. It was 2 hours from checkout, we had to go get them re-coded. First thing in the morning I called and requested a free late checkout and was granted. When my husband went to recode the cards they said it was nearing time to check-out. My husband mentioned we called for an extension and they had no record of it. They said they’d “allow it” this time, but normally they’d charge?! Seemed there was a lack of communication.

What started out as a nice stay ended on a sour note. Will we choose Comfort Suites again? If we do, it won’t be for a long time!

This was our honest, tried-and-true experience. We were not compensated in any way to write this post.

Snap Totes: Personalized Photo Purses, Bags, and Totes

April 28, 2010 by The Mom Jen Leave a Comment

My mom is a purse-aholic. She has the weakness to buy one everytime she is shopping, at garage sales, and on vacation! I didn’t get that gene. I am a one-purse kinda gal and I use it until it falls apart or I lose all my coins into one of those secret (torn) pockets! 😉 I was introduced to SnapTotes.com and knew I’d find my next bag that will last me a long, long time!

When I’m out and about, I often run into friends that want to see photos of my 3 children. I don’t typically carry pictures with me anymore now that the kids are older and the first thing I thought of when I saw these bags was, “now I’ll always have a photo to show off!” as well as having a unique, fabulous bag!

How do you order? It’s easy!

Choose a bag.
We offer more than 2 dozen handbag styles with your choice of strap, liner, color and more. Browse through our gallery to get an idea of you style, then zoom in to choose design elements.

Add your photo.
It’s easier than you think. All of our bags are designed to work best with standard 4×6 photos. So just find a snapshot you love and send it in. We’ll do the rest.

Or, spend about 15 minutes and we’ll walk you through the process step by step. Just upload your photo (or file), use the tools to position, crop, edit and color correct, and get a first look at your new bag.

Order and Enjoy!
Once you have designed your bag and supplied an image, provide us with your payment information and place your order. You will receive an order confirmation within 2 hours and your custom photo bag, wallet, or pillow should arrive within 3 weeks.

My Take: I cried happy tears when I opened my package from SnapTotes! The picture I chose is one of my recent very favorites that we actually used on our Christmas cards in ’09. I saw the bag and was overjoyed how amazing it was. The photo was so crisp and clear and the bag was enormous!

I received The New Gigi bag ($135):

Zipper closure top
3 Compartment with Center Divider Pocket
13.5″W x 10″H x 4.75″D
7″ zipper pocket and two interior pockets
Top grain leather trim and handles
Metal feet

A bonus feature that is so smart is a clip for your keys sewn into the bag! How many times do you lose your keys in your purse? Me, about 3 times a day.

I chose the red floral panels on each side for some added color since I used a black and white picture.

There are two fabulous pockets perfect for my phone and my iTouch. Two zippered pockets and two LARGE sections for taking everything you need including your wallet, makeup bag, water bottle (juice cup for the littles), snacks, and more!

I’m above and beyond impressed by SnapTotes. I’ve gotten fabulous compliments and also get to show off my beautiful children to boot. It exceeded my expectation for custom photo bags!

SnapTotes recently introduced a design service. We are hoping this feature will be helpful for those who do not feel artistically inclined to create a bag from scratch. Please check this out at http://www.snaptotes.com.

I was sent a custom product to facilitate this review. The opinions are my tried-and-true experience and were not influenced by any source.