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Flirty Aprons: Make a Statement in the Kitchen

December 30, 2009 by The Mom Jen Leave a Comment

I’m really not what you call a “diva” in the kitchen. The kitchen to me is often a chore that just needs to be done. I have a few aprons that I’ve been given as gifts and such, but wearing one hasn’t made me feel any different than a short order cook. UNTIL NOW!

If you haven’t heard of Flirty Aprons, head over there right now and check out the beauty they’ve created for moms, dads, and children while cooking in the kitchen. It will blow your mind. Not only have they taken the most gorgeous of fabrics, but they have made aprons something you want to put on and don at even the menial of kitchen chore.

Putting on the Original Chic Pink apron over the holidays made me feel sexy. Sexy in the kitchen?! Those are words I have never thought I’d say in the same sentence. But, my husband made a comment on how great I looked and “what was I doing after dinner?” Comment after comment from family members, I felt empowered and less like a slave in my own kitchen.

Women’s Apron Details

30 Day Money-Back guarantee
One Size Fits All
100% Soft Cotton Fabric
Quality 2-Ply Construction
Won’t Fade or Tear

I showed a few relatives the great men’s aprons and children’s aprons and quickly all the details of the website, and prices were written down. It’s a fabulous place to shop for gifts, even for the person that has everything!
I can completely see my two daughters donning these aprons and wanting to help out in the kitchen! I’ve always believed if kids help out with the cooking process, they’ll eat better, so get those Flirty Aprons and start whipping up some vegetables!
The aprons are reasonably priced under $30 and are made of the greatest quality. Pockets are sewn in the front, allowing even the busiest of moms, multi-tasking ability (i.e. the phone).

I was sent an apron free of charge in exchange for an honest review. The opinions were our tried-and-true experience and were not influenced by any source. I was not monetarily compensated in any way.

Affordable Scarves for this Winter Season

December 30, 2009 by The Mom Jen Leave a Comment

Shop affordably online with Affordable Style network of stores. They offer a 100% Satisfaction Guarantee, outstanding customer service, and an extensive selection of products that appeal to bargain shoppers of all ages. With products from Affordable Style’s stores, you can rest assured that you are receiving the highest quality products for your money.

We’re in the midst of winter and you’re looking to go out. You grab your coat, grab your hat and gloves…no you don’t want to look like you’re weathering a blizzard, you still want to look elegant. Grab a scarf that you can find at Affordable Scarves, and finish off your look! With styles for both fashion and function, you can look great, stay warm, and feel good about yourself in 2010.

Whether you are a stay at home mom like I am, or a business woman outside the home, Affordable Scarves has the look you want to create for the BEST price! How about a basic tan color, new trendy circular scarf. This gives you added warmth with a great look.
Under seventeen dollars, it’s a steal! With all colors of the rainbow, the scarves are gorgeous and made for every woman! Need just a pop of color, this Alexis Paisley Pashmina is stunning!

My Take: I don’t have too many opportunities to dress up, but for the holidays I wore a simple black dress, heels and this gorgeous giraffe fashion scarf. The fabric was silk and viscose and felt luxurious on my arms as well as taking my LBD up a notch or two in the dressy category. It’s wide enough to cover a good bit of my shoulders and arms in my short-sleeved dress that gave me just enough added warmth on our California Christmas eve.

Another steal at under $17!

Check out all the other great stores within the Affordable Style network and save big money in 2010, make it your New Year’s Resolution!

I was sent a scarf free of charge in exchange for an honest review. The opinions were our tried-and-true experience and were not influenced by any source. I was not monetarily compensated in any way.

Duraflame STAX

December 28, 2009 by The Mom Jen Leave a Comment

Do you have stacks of firewood in your backyard that need to be chopped and then made for kindling? If you are normally like us, my husband spends about 30 minutes outside getting wood ready for one night’s fire. Then coming in, we spend another 10 minutes bunching up newspaper and igniting the kindling to get the logs started. Often, the wood is damp from the winter weather, so then we have to add more time to finding dry wood…by then, “forget it!”The heater and a heavy blanket is the answer.

We were introduced to Duraflame Stax, the easy-lighting convenience of firelogs with the ability to stack like a wood fire, AND that are a clean-burning log made from 100% renewable resources!! One 3-log pack is good for one night’s fire and is equal to 25-30lbs of seasonal firewood.

Our Take: I’m so impressed! The other night when my husband was at basketball practice, I wanted to surprise him with a fire. A regular fire would be near impossible for me to keep going, let alone start! So I grabbed my Duraflame Stax and read the directions. We have a wood-burning stove, which they have separate instructions for and I followed step-by-step. Literally in about 4 minutes I had started the fire and was done. My husband couldn’t have been prouder! Nothing to poke, no paper to crinkle, no kindling to start, no dealing with wet wood. Criss-cross the logs and light them, that’s it! After an hour or two, I added the third log and we had a roaring fire! I worried that there would be a strange scent, not knowing what to expect. There wasn’t, just tons of heat! Now we live in Central CA, so buying Duraflame Stax can tend to get expensive for every day, but we make fires in our stove about 3-4 times a month and the time and efficiency of it is so worth it!

Here’s a quick video to show you how easy it can be!

You can use Stax in fireplaces, woodstoves, and outdoor firepits all year-round. Is it better than natural firewood?
-it produces significantly fewer polluntants
-easy to light
-less logs need for a similar duration fire
-clean to handle and easy to store

A 3-pack of Stax can be found at many grocery store chains and places like Target and WalMart for $9.99.

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I was sent a 3-pack of Stax for an honest review. The experience was our tried-and-true opinion and was not influenced by any source. We were not monetarily compensated to write this post.

Shop at Safeway for the Best Holiday Meals on a Budget!

December 22, 2009 by The Mom Jen Leave a Comment

If you’re a busy mom like me, you’re probably trying to balance having a fabulous holiday season with sticking to your budget. Safeway understands this and has created a holiday website that promises to save you both time and money this holiday season.

I trust Safeway’s commitment to value, we shop there weekly (if not more) and own their Club Card for even bigger discounts on all we buy!

Have you ever visited Safeway online? Not only can you look into grocery delivery, but there are more fabulous links and articles to help you this holiday like their priced-to-please, easy-to-make Appetizers. I’m hosting 19-20 people on Christmas Day and the Pesto Tomato Crostini is on the top of my appetizer list!

Our Take: Even with 3 other large supermarket chains in our very small town, the deals at Safeway take me back there each week. My kids are home on Christmas vacation and I stocked up with meals and snacks for them the other day. I was overjoyed to find a quick $10 savings on buying 4 boxes of cereal (with the free Club Card). Cereal goes fast in our family and $1.50 a box of the GOOD STUFF like Cocoa Krispies, Apple Jacks (with Fiber), Honey Smacks, and Pops, just made my day! Almost daily you can find homemade bakery cookies for $2.99, the best produce in town and right now Holiday Awards of $10 were given out for spending a certain amount in the store. Our last trip…we saved $30.02!! Thirty dollars! That takes care of another few Christmas gifts, you can’t beat those savings!

Shop at Safeway for all you meals, and checkout Safeway’s website made fun for the whole family…Festive Projects, Edible Gifts, Kid-Friendly Recipes, Leftovers Lounge, Decorating Tips and interactive Kids Gingerbread Man Game where they can make cards for the whole family as well as email savings and weekly specials.

Safeway sent me a gift card to help experience the store’s great holiday savings and offset my costs. The experience is my tried-and-true opinions and were not influenced by any source. I was not monetarily compensated to write this post.

GlassesUSA Prescription Glasses at LOW Prices!

December 21, 2009 by The Mom Jen Leave a Comment

Now that 4 out of 5 us are wearing glasses in our family, we really need to find the best prices to buy eyeglass frames and lenses for primary and secondary uses. I was introduced to GlassesUSA.com and found it to be a great source for your eyeglasses needs!

Our mission is to guarantee the highest quality optical products at the most affordable prices in the fastest time span possible – all across the world.
We guarantee our customers the highest quality – yet affordable – prescription eyewear because we own our laboratories, saving our customers on every order! We pay less. You pay less. It’s a win-win situation!

We have a local optician, and thankfully now have good vision insurance. But, when I’m looking for backup prescription glasses, I am looking for low prices and good quality!

Talking to the experts at GlassesUSA, I was told that their specialty is teens and adults. This was really important to me, I have two children in glasses and I did not want to assume that their glasses would fit or be suitable for them if they are not. Though they do carry the recommended poly-carbonate lenses for children, most frames are best for older glasses wearers.

My take: I loved the look of the Jodi Black frames and placed my order. My shipment arrived quickly, but unfortunately an error was made in my prescription. I emailed and was treated quickly and respectfully to replace my glasses. On second shipment, something out of the ordinary occurred. I received the box empty in the mail empty of any contents! I feared they were stolen, and again contacted the company. Again, I was treated with the utmost courtesy and finally my glasses arrived and were perfect! I love the style and the quality of my back-up glasses and can rely on them everyday. They are a steal at $35!!

With each pair of glasses from GlassesUSA you also get…

Quality single vision lenses.
Free case and cloth.
Polished lens edges.
100% satisfaction guarantee.

I received the glasses free of charge in exchange for an honest review. The opinions are my tried-and-true experience and were not influenced by any source. I was not monetarily compensated for this post.