ProPlants.com Review and Giveaway $50 Gift Certificate

I love to have plants. Some people like flowers in their home but I am a plant person. I also suffer from allergies and I find that plants make the air cleaner and make the room feel more alive. I have purchased plants from many places. Some make it others do not. It really depends on the quality of plant you are buying. ProPlants has a wonderful variety to select from that any plant enthusiast or novice would love.

Some of the greatest house plants I have are ones I have received as a gift. I find I treasure them more, nurture them more and think of the person when I see the plant. It really does make a great gift. Of course some people may think they do not have time for plants but there are many indoor plants that require minimal care.

I have an Aloe Vera plant my sister and her husband gave to me when I was about 20 or so. That plant has moved with me each time we have moved, I always place it in the car to keep it safe. It flowers once a year, makes mini baby aloe veras that I transplant and brings me a great sense of joy and calmness when I see it each time I walk out the front door then am greeted by it on my return home. I am a big fan of Succulent plants and ProPlants has many great succulent potted variety gardens to select from.

Recently I read about and saw in my local plant nursery a Good Fortune Money Tree. I was excited to be able to review one of the trees for the home event. It arrived in a box with holes on it so the plant could breathe and it was in great shape. I love the look of it with the braided trunk of the tree, the feng shui of it and that in some Asian cultures it a good fortune symbol. I am excited to be able to care for it and watch it grow taller. It sits in my kitchen window sill and it greets me each day as I get up to make coffee. I am a very optimistic person so I love that its suppose to be a symbol of good fortune. So far so good, things have been getting better, can't say for certain its the tree but I like the positive vibes I get from my little tree!

There are many colorful plants, flowering plants, succulents, bonsai, bamboo and even a Zebra Plant that I would love to have! Another favorite of mine is the Herb Container Garden. It would be a wonderful way to grow herbs to use for cooking. Fresh basil does amazing things to pasta sauce and salads.

GIVEAWAY

Win a $50 Gift Certificate to ProPlants.com

To Enter This Giveaway: 

What is your favorite plant from ProPlants.com?

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*Limited to US residents; 18 years old and above. Giveaway starts September 25, 2011 and ends on October 8, 2011 at midnight PST.  Winner will be emailed and has 48 hours to respond before another winner is selected. I was not paid for this giveaway or post. I was provide the item in this review for free by the company or PR firm representing them. The opinions on this item are 100% mine and may vary from others.

Home Sweet Home

Yesterday was one of the days with tons of driving in the car and I am exhausted! My son was very well behaved, no melt downs. I love the feeling when you pull into your driveway and you HOME!

Bona Hardwood Floor Mop Review and Giveaway 2 Winners

I have been a homemaker for many years and I can honestly say that it's a rare day that I get excited over a cleaning product. That is exactly what happened when I started using the Bona Hardwood Floor Mop made by Bona. For those of us who have hardwood floors, it can be a challenge to clean them in a way that is easy and effective. The Bona Hardwood Floor Mop left my floors beautiful and clean without using any harsh chemicals. It is a combination spray mop that includes a microfiber mop and Bona Hardwood refill cartridge all in one. It is super easy to use, there is no rinsing, and it leaves no dulling residue on your floors.

As I have just started a small house cleaning business, I can see that this hardwood floor mop will be something that I will be using over and over. The microfiber cleaning pad is long lasting and machine washable up to 300 times. The refill liquid cleaning cartridges are readily available and easy to install. Besides being so effective and easy to use, Bona products are totally safe for children and pets. All floor cleaners are non-toxic and GREENGUARD certified. Bona is a family owned company with over 90 years of superior floor care. Visit their web site to learn more about their products and to read about their commitment to green cleaning.

Bona Hardwood Floor Mop

Bona Hardwood Floor Refill Cartridge

Never heard of GREENGUARD? Well here is a little info on it from their web site:

GREENGUARD Environmental Institute is an industry-independent, non-profit organization that establishes standards and testing for indoor products. Its goal is to improve public health by helping manufacturers build safer, better products. These products will not pollute the air with harmful levels of dangerous chemicals or particulates.

GREENGUARD Children & Schools Product Certification Program focuses on low-emitting building materials, furnishings, and finish systems used in education environments (daycares and K-12). It evaluates the sensitive nature of school populations and unique building characteristics, for the most stringent product emissions criteria to date. Products certified under GREENGUARD Children & Schools use two criteria for low-emitting materials: the U.S. Green Building Commission's (USGBC) Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) rating system for schools, and the Collaborative for High Performance Schools' (CHPS) Best Practices Manual.

GIVEAWAY

Win a Bona Hardwood Floor Mop for your home. 
 (2 Winners, one mop each.)

To Enter This Giveaway: 

What is your biggest cleaning challenge in your home?

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Extra Entries: Can be done after leaving a comment for mandatory entry. If the extra entry says 1 extra entry leave 1 comment and 2 extra entries leave me 2 comments and so on. 

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*Limited to US residents; 18 years old and above. Giveaway starts September 24, 2011 and ends on October 5, 2011 at midnight PST.  Winner will be emailed and has 48 hours to respond before another winner is selected. I was not paid for this giveaway or post. I was provide the item in this review for free by the company or PR firm representing them. The opinions on this item are 100% mine and may vary from others.

Kidlandia Personalized Pillowcase and Mug Review

I really like the company Kidlandia. Its fun, whimsical and best of all you can personalize your items. Long before my son was born I knew what we would name him and would oh and ah when I saw products with his name on them. Now I love that I can buy them and find new stuff to have his name on.

Lately my son has been all about this is mine! He understands that we have things that are specifically our own and he wants to have his. He has taken my pillow for the last 4 nights in a row and will not given it back. I was thrilled when his Kidlandia personalized pillowcase arrived in the mail. I showed it to him and told him it says your name on it so its yours. He looked at me funny but I know he will get it. Its super cute and I love that I got him the map of the USA pillow case he can learn his states. He has a Kidlandia World and USA map on his wall and I show him North American and then California to show him where he lives.

The Pillow cases would make a really cute Holiday gift. They have USA Maps, World Maps, Family Trees,
Sponge Bob, Veggie Tales, Dora the Explorer and more. These would be great to give to someone who has multiple children to make each kid feel special to have a pillowcase with their name on it.

Another item my son has deemed he needs his own is a mug. My husband and I each have a specific mug we drink our morning coffee out of. My son loves to pretend to drink out of them when they are empty and says "Ahhhh" like its a good cup lol. A few times I have placed him in his high chair and with a straw and a mug I pour a bit of Blueberry juice in it and let him sip out of it. Now that he loves to use straws when he is in his high chair he needed his own mug. I looked at Kidlandia and they have the cutest Kreechurs Pirate Mugs that you can personalize. You can pick what trees, items and words go on the mug. I had fun making mine. Now my little guy has his own mug like mom and dad to drink his morning cup of juice in.

Kidlandia has many great items that make perfect gifts for under $25. Placemats (they have Winnie the Pooh and Disney Princesses), Pillow cases, Mugs, Mouse pads, Posters and Door Hangers.

Definitely check Kidlandia for cute and personalized gifts for the Holidays.

* I was not paid or compensated for this post. I was sent a free mug and pillow case for my review by the company/PR company. The opinions are 100% mine and may vary from others.

Home Event Candle Warmers Ect Giveaway

The scents that fill the air during the Fall is something I think of when I hear the word Fall. The smells of cinnamon, pumpkin and cider. When your home is full of those wonderful scents it just brightens your day. As I planned our Home Event I knew I wanted to find a company that carried great items to bring these wonderful scents into your home. When I found Candle Warmers Ect. they were happy to be apart of the event and provide an awesome prize for one of our lucky readers.

Candle Warmers Etc. is the original innovator and category leader in candle warming products.  Our innovative line of patented candle warming products and accessories provide a quick, safe, clean and healthy alternative to enjoying scented candles in the home. They carry many items that I would love to have in my own home. I am happy to be able to share their products with you.

The four products pictured are the ones you can enter to win.

Santa Illumination Warmer

 Gold Leaf Motif Illumination Fragrance Warmer 

The Illumination Fragrance Warmers are designed to warm scented oils and wax creating the glow and ambiance of a burning candle while releasing the fragrance. Each style brings a relaxing mood to the room and elegance to any home decor.

Jack O’ Lantern Plug-in Fragrance Warmer

Snowman Plug-in Fragrance Warmers 

These decorative Plug-In fragrance warmers are designed to warm scented oils and wax creating the glow and ambiance of a burning candle while releasing the fragrance into the home. Ideal for small rooms and small spaces, each style brings a relaxing mood to any room.

GIVEAWAY

Win 4 Products from Candle Warmers Ect. Gold Leaf Motif Illumination Fragrance Warmer, Santa Illumination Warmer and Jack O’ Lantern and Snowman Plug-in Fragrance Warmers with seasonal wax melts.

To Enter This Giveaway: 

What is your favorite scent for your Home in the Fall?

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Extra Entries: Can be done after leaving a comment for mandatory entry. If the extra entry says 1 extra entry leave 1 comment and 2 extra entries leave me 2 comments and so on. 

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*Limited to US residents; 18 years old and above. Giveaway starts September 23, 2011 and ends on October 5, 2011 at midnight PST.  Winner will be emailed and has 48 hours to respond before another winner is selected. I was not paid for this giveaway or post. I was provide the item in this review for free by the company or PR firm representing them. The opinions on this item are 100% mine and may vary from others.