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How To Save Cleats

October 14, 2009 by Jennifer Leave a Comment

As many of you all know, I am a proud soccer mom. No really, I heart being a soccer mom. I do have to be honest though, I do not heart the mud that is trekked in the house from the cleats. I do not heart that the bottom of the cleats can just keep grinding down as all the players meet at the local park after each game to play.

Could there be hope for this soccer mom, that she could put these only two disadvantages of being a soccer mom to rest? I think there may be ;). I was contacted recently about the new Cleatskins. These are the best thing since sliced bread.

They are well-made covers that fit over the bottom of your cleats. They are super stylish as well, so I received bonus points from my 6 year old!

The first game that we had walked out on the field with these, it is no lie that we got the stares. After the game, parents started trickling up to me and said, ok… we have to know where you got those ;). I was happy to tell, because hey if I can save my sanity… I am all for sharing my tips to save other parent’s sanity as well.

“Constructed of SKINTEK™ rubber, a revolutionary formulation of compression molded rubber, Cleatskins significantly extend the life of cleats by protecting studs from wear and tear and its distinctive design serves as a time-saving and practical solution for busy families. The unique SKINTEK material also creates a sealed barrier to keep dirt and grass out of home and car and enhances the street-sensibility of studded athletic shoes by improving mobility and safety on asphalt and concrete surfaces.”

They come in multiple colors, so you can get brownie points from your son or daughter! They really have made life easier for this soccer mom and did I mention, they are super easy to put on so M can do it all by herself? 🙂

Just another product to help us moms and dads out to make life less stressful during sports season!!!

Disclosure: Cleatskins did provide me the hot pink cleatskins for me to review and keep, but I was in no way paid to write my review. This review comes from my heart and I will only tell you how I really feel :).

Childs Favorite Blankie Makes it all Better

September 21, 2009 by Jennifer 7 Comments

When my youngest dear daughter started school this year, I knew we would need to get her attached to a lovey. You see her lovey has always been my hair. That’s how she goes to sleep at night, that’s what she plays with when she is not feeling well, or if she gets hurt so I KNEW we had to do something.

That is when we were contacted by Fill In The Blankie. Now, I knew we would not be able to get just any blanket for L. She is very picky in her ways. So when I saw you could customize each side of these blankie’s then I knew I would definitely have a winner.

From their site: “We personalize ‘em out the wha-zoo” You provide the copy, we’ll embroider your warmest wishes along all 4 satin edges. Much more than a monogram, or a name & a date, you’ll have up to 200 characters to work with. Each blanket truly tells a story.”

I made sure that we included our whole family in this blankie so it would make it that much more special. When the blankie come, L thought it was so cool that all of our names was on her very own blankie. She immediately got attached to it and has to have it every night when she goes to sleep. When school started, I would send it to school each day for her to have nap time. The teacher says that L does nap time so well and I really think its because she feels the closeness of all of us in the blankie.

I LOVE that the blanket is not cheaply made either with low quality materials. The reason is because I know this will last her for so many years and she will be able to treasure it always.

“Nothing but the best — pure luxury”
No fleece, acrylic or flannel here! Every one of our baby blankets is made of 100% woven cotton, trimmed with 2 inches of the silkiest smooth satin you ever did see (or lay your hands on).

The other night, I was up late working and the girls wanted to be in here with me so they both fell sleep on the couch with their blankie and umbrella. It just made me smile in so many ways because I knew that blanket was bundling up so much love between them.

They have so many colors and styles to choose from. Their site says they have (32) blanket styles/colors, (27) fonts & (12) thread colors ensure your baby blanket is as original as the little one who is lucky enough to carry one. The design on L’s blankie fits her to a TEE. She is very girly so to have a blankie with cute colors and flowers hit just right for our little’ girl’s personality.

One of the best parts on the customization of the blankie is that you can give these for so many occasions such as birthdays, new borns, baptisms, special holidays and the list could go on. So go ahead and look to see who you can send a special blankie too so they will always have a special treasure to hold on to.

Would you like to win a blankie for a special someone in your life? Fill In The Blankie has agreed to give one away here at One Moms World. Leave a me a comment below on who you would give one too and I’ll select a winner on random.org. Contest will end next Monday September 28, 2009 11:59 pm EST. Tweet about this contest for an extra entry :).

Disclosure: Fill in the Blankie did provide me the blanket for me to review and keep, but I was in no way paid to write my review. This review comes from my heart and I will only tell you how I really feel :).

Personalized Kids Labels All The Cool Kids Are Doing It

September 9, 2009 by Jennifer 6 Comments

As you all know, my girls have started back to school. I still can’t believe how fast the summer went by and soon we will be enjoying the snow fall here in the NC Mtns. I do have to say, I am really trying to be more organized this School Year. I am keeping track of papers more and making sure the book bags and lunch boxes are packed each night before bed. Even though I am showing off my new found organization skills, doesn’t mean the girls will always follow suit ;). Also, you never know when a kid at school will decide they like your child’s lunch box or book bag better than their’s ;)… so when I was asked if I would like to test out the Personalized Kids Labels from Lovable Labels, I immediately said yes! This could very well be the key I need to help promote organization to my girls.

When the labels arrived, I started labeling everything. I labeled their book bags, their lunch boxes, their jackets, their pencil boxes, all the lunch gear such as sandwich boxes, thermoses, their extra set of clothing for school, their rest towels, their folders and the list could go on. I am very proud to say that we have not lost one item yet and we are officially into a month of school. Now, this is progress over last year!

The quality you may ask…. is so awesome! The lunch gear has already went through a month of everyday washing and the labels have not peeled once. They are stuck there for good :). Words taken right from Lovable Labels Website: “Our labels are made with a special “perma-grip” backing that will stick to almost any surface. Our labels are UV resistant, dishwasher and microwave safe. The iron-on labels are made with a special industrial material and are washer and dryer safe. The bag tags are made of special flexible plastic and the metal tags are made out of metal of course.”

I love that when you order the Back to School Pack, that you receive all size labels. Since I have labeled so much this year, it was so great to not worry about the label being too small or too big. I do know now that we will NOT go through a school year without these labels. They have made this mom’s job so much easier!

If you would like to make life a little easier and not have so much lost items at school, then you can go and get your very own pack. Use the coupon code: onemomsworld and receive 10% off your purchase!

Disclosure: Lovable Labels did provide me the Back to School Pack for me to review, but I was in no way paid to write my review. This review comes from my heart and I will only tell you how I really feel :).

Fruit Cup That You Can Open Easily

September 2, 2009 by Jennifer 7 Comments

Let’s set the stage. You go in your cabinet and grab a fruit cup. You have really been craving fruit so much so seeing that fruit just makes you so happy BUT you cannot get the top peeled back. It is being so stubborn, you keep fighting with it, your taste buds just keep swelling because your eyes are seeing the fruit, but your mouth is not tasting it! AHHHHH. Libby’s Fruit Cup to the rescue. You all, I am not even kidding when I say this was the easiest fruit cup EVER to open.

It peels back so smoothly and you do not have to sit there and tug at it. Also, get this…. since the rim on the top of the fruit cup is raised… you will not get ANY fruit juice on your favorite shirt or jeans! Does that not rock? :).

In stores beginning September, Libby’s Jumbo Cups™ are packaged in 3-pack sleeves and available in four delicious varieties: Diced Peaches, Diced Pears, Mixed Fruit and Cherry Mixed Fruit, at an approximate retail price of $3.39.

I love that each cup provides 50% more than all the other fruit cups on the market at the grocery store. I love fruit so much and cannot go a day without eating it, but the 4 oz cups just do not satisfy my craving for fruit. You really have to try these. I have been so impressed with them and been counting down the days to September so I can go out and stock up on more! You can visit Fruitification.com for more information on these neat fruit cups.

Guess what? One winner will win (8) Libby’s fruit cups – 2 of each variety. Just leave a comment below and tell me your favorite fruit. I will pick one randon winner through random.org. Contest ends September 9 11:59pm EST.
For extra entries tweet and facebook this contest. Leave a comment for each entry!

Disclosure: Libby’s did provide me the fruit cups for me to review, but I was in no way paid to write my review. This review comes from my heart and I will only tell you how I really feel :).

Fall Is Just Around The Corner

August 23, 2009 by Jennifer 4 Comments

Summer is just about officially to come to a close here in the High Country. Fall is upon us here. We usually have a very short fall before the winter weather begins. I really do like to get out and hike the wonderful trails here during the much cooler weather and while the leaves are changing.

I have been on a really good hunt since last year to find some great hiking shoes that are comfortable and stylish.. You know I am a lady ;). I was so very honored to have Kuru Footwear contact me to see if I would be interested in trying out their Womens Footwear. I actually received them just in time for BlogHer. Since I was on my feet from morning to night there, you better believe I enjoyed every minute of them. Not once did I have to say… my feet are killing me!!!

Kuru® Footwear features the World’s Most Anatomical Midsole for active footwear. This patent-pending technology was developed by a team of certified pedorthists, physical therapists and footwear specialists. Every layer of the KuruSole™ technology is anatomically shaped, offering unprecedented fit with orthotic-quality support. In a recent independent marketing survey conducted with customers, 79% of customers Agree or Strongly Agree that Kuru is ‘more supportive’ than other shoes, while 88% of customers Agree or Strongly Agree that Kuru is ‘ergonomic for my feet’. This is a strong statement to the values of the midsole technology. In addition, 82% of existing customers will purchase Kuru in the future and 96% of customers recommend Kuru to their friends.

The ones that I received are the Chicane – Soft Shell. They are actually one of the Top Picks of 2009.

*Chicane – This light duty trail shoe features a full-wrapping nubuck rand for support. Two materials: one style with water-resistant soft shell uppers (200602, 200603) while the other styles are leather (200604, 200605).

* Asymmetrical Kribs™ Lacing System wraps around the foot
* Dual-density rubber outsole
* Low-Friction, moisture-control lining reduces hot spots
* Nubuck finish rand for durability and support, fully gusseted tongue keeps out debris, water, etc.
* Soft Shell Colors: java/capri, jet black/Capri | Leather Colors: chocolate/ash rose, burnt sienna
* $89.95

They truly are the most comfortable shoes. I am so excited to go hiking with them soon now that I have put them to the real test of walking in them for 10 hours, two days straight at the blogging conference last month. To be able to stand in them all day and not have a chance to sit down… with no backache or your feet killing you… that speaks volume to me. That is why I really do recommend these.

If you would like to place an order today.. go ahead and use this coupon code: onemomsworld15 to receive 15% off of your purchase. Pretty cool huh? 🙂

About Kuru® Footwear:

Kuru® Footwear is headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah. The brand draws inspiration from its namesake, Kuru, Finland, a destination known for eco-tourism, environmental conservation, and water so pure and clean one can drink directly from its streams and rivers. Kuru® Footwear features the Most Anatomical Midsole for active footwear. The patent-pending KuruSole® Chassis is developed by a team of podiatrists, certified pedorthists, physical therapists and footwear specialists. Kuru® Footwear is available at specialty footwear retailers and online: www.kurufootwear.com.

Disclosure: Kuru did provide me the shoes for me to review and keep, but I was in no way paid to write my review. This review comes from my heart and I will only tell you how I really feel :).

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