Rubbermaid Reveal Spray Mop Review & Giveaway

For years we have been using Swiffer Sweeper to clean our floor. It's easy to use and convenient. But I hated paying for the the wet cloth refills. We usually buy our refills in BJs to save money and spend $14.99 for the large box. I'm lucky if that last us a month. We are constantly cleaning our floor from spills and mess my kids make. I know we can save a lot of money if we just use plain mop, a bucket and water. But I hated them so I would rather pay for the convenience.

A couple of months ago, I've seen a bunch of bloggers reviewed the Rubbermaid Reveal Mop Spray and I knew I had to get it. I couldn't review it then so I decided to buy it. I know this mop would replace my Swiffer Sweeper and I can finally stop paying for those expensive refills! And I was totally right!

I have been using the Rubbermaid Reveal Mop Spray for a couple of months now and I love it! The microfiber pad is reusable so I no longer have to buy disposable pads.I probably already saved more than 50 bucks for not buying Swiffer Sweeper refills. And it works better than a Swiffer! It works great and it does not leave our floor sticky. It's very light weight and durable.

It has a Refillable Spray bottle which allows you create your own using your favorite household cleaner or use plain hot water. So not only you save money from not buying disposable pads but you also save not buying expensive cleaning solution. I personally like to just use plain hot water and honestly, it cleans better. After each time I use it, I just hand wash it so it's ready to use again. You can also machine wash it if you like.

When I was contacted to review one of course I could not say no! I love this mop. So now I have two. The other one I use for the bathroom and I just leave it there! But before that I was using two microfiber pad and labeled the other one "bathroom".

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Thanks to Rubbermaid one of my readers will have a chance to try the Rubbermaid Reveal Mop Spray!

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Immunet Communities Exorcize Zombies, Bots and Worms Haunting Family PCs

Citing strength in numbers, Immunet’s Collective Immunity technology enables friends and neighbors to protect one another from frightening hacker tricks

PALO ALTO, CA – October 25, 2010 – In unprecedented numbers, families, friends and neighbors are uniting to exorcize all manner of malicious code — zombies, botnets, worms, viruses, Trojans, spyware and keyloggers — seeking to haunt their PCs by levering Immunet’s Collective Immunity™ technology. Immunet, the developer of next-generation security and Cloud AntiVirus technologies, effectively shuts the door in the face of malevolent cyber tricksters looking to wreak havoc on unsuspecting home computers with its Immunet Protect AntiVirus software, the industry’s only free cloud-based antivirus software with integrated community protection.

Immunet’s Collective Immunity™ technology offers members a network protection effect that keeps their personal PCs and the computers of their friends and family safe online. Each time a virus is blocked on one computer in the Immunet Community ALL other computers are instantly protected from the same virus, increasing the speed and level of virus protection with each new member. This collaborative approach uses “strength in numbers” that grows smarter with each new community member.

“Just like there is strength and safety in numbers when children go Trick-or-Treating around the neighborhood together, there’s strength in numbers when it comes to keeping your PC safe,” said Immunet Founder and CEO Oliver Friedrichs, a former Symantec and McAfee security veteran and entrepreneur. “Immunet Protect is the anti-viral potion to protect individuals’ PCs and their social network against all manner of cyber threats in real-time.”

Unlike traditional antivirus products, which reside on PC hard drives and take between one and 14 days to gather, analyze and deliver updates—often after the threat has mutated, Immunet identifies viruses in real-time and continually delivers antivirus protection via an Internet connection to its community of Immunet Protect users. Immunet Protect is up to 35 times lighter than traditional antivirus solutions, which take up between 100 and 350 megabytes of disk space and causes performance slowdowns. In contrast, Immunet Protect uses only 10 megabytes of space, to keep PCs running at optimal speeds.

Since its debut last year nearly 600,000 people have downloaded Immunet Protect Free in over 192 countries, including Vatican City, to protect their Microsoft® Windows® desktop PCs. Extremely lightweight (up to 35 times smaller than competing products), fast and compatible with other market leading security software, Immunet Protect 2.0 received a 4.5 star rating from CNET.

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AppleCheeks Review and Giveaway

Another cloth diaper that I recently tried is AppleCheeks. It's a 2 size diapering system. Size 1 fits from 7 - 20lbs, and Size 2 fits from 18 - 40lbs. It can be use as a pocket diaper or as a cover. They sent me two size 2 to try for Emma and Libby.

I have been using this diaper for a month now and I really love this diaper. It fits Libby (she's 37 lbs) so well! It's probably the trimmest diaper I ever tried for her. It's as trim as gDiaper or even trimmer! She can wear her fitted or skinny jeans without any problem. When I first tried it with Emma she was about 19 pounds and the size 2 is a little big but it did not effect the performance of the diaper. Now that she gained more weight it fits her even better.

I prefer using the AppleCheeks as a pocket diaper when using it for Emma. The micro fleece liner keeps her feeling dry. But this diaper is not your regular pocket diaper. The pocket opening is almost at middle. It makes it so much easier to stuff. And you don't have to unstuff it when it's dirty. The inserts come right out in the wash. How cool is that? It washes well also and dries really fast. I always hang dry my diapers and both AppleCheeks cover and inserts dry the fastest out of all my diapers!

Because this is the only diaper that fits Libby so well, she uses it more than Emma. And since we are working on potty training her I prefer using it as AI2/cover so she can feel the wetness. I just lay the insert on top and when it's wet, I just change the insert and as long as the cover is clean, I reuse it. I really wish I have more inserts to use because I really love how this diaper fits her.

The inserts has two layers of ultra-soft 70% rayon from bamboo/30% organic cotton fleece. When the insert is folded to thirds you get six layers absorbency. At first I was a little worried that it was not going to hold a lot of urine because the insert is very thin even when folded to thirds but I was wrong. It's super absorbent! I never had any leak! It can even hold Libby's first morning pee! And I love how it dries fast compare to a microfiber inserts. They are super soft and does not get stiff even if I just hang dry them.

I also like that it has elastic in the back and front. Not only gives you a better fit but it helps contain blowouts. The elastic around the legs are gentle and does not leave any red marks. It does a great job containing all the mess. And I love the ruffle effect of the elastic! I think they are cute.

The cover cost about $19 and the insert is $8.83. It's a bit expensive compare to a pocket diaper. But that's because you get an organic cotton insert instead of a microfiber insert. You can actually save more if you use it as a AI2 system. But since it's a sized diaper, you will have to buy two sizes. However, if you hate having your babies in bulky diapers, AppleCheeks is definitely worth getting. Compare to other perfect size diapers, AppleCheeks only comes in two sizes, 1 and 2 instead of having small, medium, large.

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AppleCheeks is giving one of my readers an AppleCheeks Diaper!

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Planet Wise Wet Bag Review and Giveaway!

Wether you use cloth diapers or not, one of things you must have in your diaper bag is a wet bag. They are not just for dirty diapers. You can also use it to put soiled or dirty clothes. They are are great for wet bathing suit or for storing shoes. It keeps the rest of your things in your bag dry and clean. I honestly never own one until recently. I guess I figured I didn't need one because I wasn't using cloth diapers then. I just kept ziplock bags in my diaper bag for wet or dirty clothes.

I really wish I got one sooner. Not only I'm creating so many wastes from plastics bags, I'm also wasting money. And plastic bags are definitely not as attractive as Planet Wise wet bags! I had a chance to review one of their wet bags and I love them!! I'm really impressed with their quality. It is very well made and durable. The inner material is water-proof and it really keeps all the moisture in. I was able to put 5 dirty diapers in the medium size wet bag with a lot more room to spare.

I have been using it for a few weeks now and I have not left home without it! I never had any leak. It keeps the rest of my things clean. I don't have to worry that my daughters clean clothes or snacks will get dirty. And I love that no one will never know that I'm carrying poopy diaper in my bag because it does a great job keeping the odor in. It is also very easy to clean. You can wash and dry it with your cloth diapers or clothes. I always hang dry mine and it dries really fast.

Planet Wise Wet Bags are Available in 3 Sizes

• Small 8"x10" and holds approx. 1-2 cloth diapers
• Medium 13"x16" and holds approx. 8-9 cloth diapers
• Large 18"x21" and holds approx. 16-17 cloth diapers

Planet wise also carries diaper pail liner, wet/dry bag, hanging wet/dry bag and mini wet/dry bag. And it comes in so many cute prints! I would love to own one of their hanging wet bag!

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Planet Wise is giving one my readers a Medium Size Wet Bag! Winner can choose any print!

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Bummis Easy Fit Diaper Review - UPDATED WITH A GIVEAWAY!

I love the idea of all-in-one clothe diapers. It's simple and convenient to use. You don't have to stuff it. No other extra parts to worry about. But after hearing the cons with using AIOs (takes forever to dry and it does not get clean easily), I decided it was not for me. If you have been following my cloth diapering journey, you know that I hand wash my kids cloth diapers and hanging them on a drying rack. So even if AIOs are just so much easier to use, specially for my husband, I did not buy any.

I heard about Bummis Easy Fit Diaper and contacted them if I can review it. Easy Fit Diaper is just like an all-in-one diaper but you get the benefits of a two piece system or a pocket diaper. It dries fast and clean easy. I was really thrilled when they sent me one to try. They sent me the Lemon color to review.

The Easy Fit diaper is a one size diaper that can fit 8-35 lbs by adjusting the snaps on the front. I haven't tried it on an 8 pound baby but it looks like it will definitely fit. It's a tiny bit smaller than Bumgenius' smallest setting. I've used this diaper for both Emma (20lbs) and Libby (35lbs) and it fits them both very well. Emma is in medium setting and Libby is in large (all snaps open).

What's so cool and unique about this diaper is that although it looks like a pocket diaper because it has an opening, it really is an all-in-one diaper. The liner is actually attached to the diaper so you can open it up for easy cleaning and drying. And when its dry you just stuff it back inside. Since the insert is attach you don't have to worry about looking for the inserts. Don't get me wrong I don't mind pocket diapers, as a matter of fact I LOVE THEM. But if you're like me that owns different "brands" of pocket diapers, it's a bit time consuming stuffing and looking for the right inserts. With the Bummis Easy Fit diaper, it's like having a pocket diaper (that I love) without the hassle of losing inserts!

Because it has a pocket opening you can also adjust the absorption you need for heavy wetters and nighttime by adding extra liners. You can't do that with an AIO! You can even customize the fold to create up to 6 layers of absorbency where your baby needs it! However, I never really found the need to add an extra liner or inserts. This diaper is very absorbent even after just one wash. I never had any leak!

The liner consists of 2 layers, an ultra soft rayon made from bamboo fibres that absorbs 70% more quickly than cotton and an ultra absorbent layer of 100% polyester microfibre which doubles the absorbency. It is very soft even after many washes. This has been peed, pooped many many times and it's very easy to clean. It washes well. I never had any stains. It also dries pretty quickly.

The elastic in the back and legs are gentle to my babies' skin. It does not leave them any red marks. The velcro is strong and still very intact after one month of using it. This is the only diaper with velcro that Emma can not remove. She can manage to take off the gDiapers, Rumparooz and SoftBums. It also has laundry tabs that really sticks well.

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One reader will win a Bummis Easy Fit diaper. Choice of Solid color.

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Mother-ease Cloth Diapers Review and Giveaway

I recently had a chance to try Mother-ease One Size Cloth Diaper which fit from newborn to toilet training. It's made of terry cloth and soft rib-knit binding that covers the elastic at the waist and leg openings. This diaper can fit 8-35 lbs. It comes in four fabrics (Cotton Terry, Organic Cotton Terry, Bamboo Terry, Stay Dry). They sent me the Cotton Terry diaper to review.

I was also given the Air Flow Snap Cover. It has an adjustable snaps at the waist and leg openings and has an air ventilation system between the snaps. This allows for maximum air circulation as baby moves, reducing the risk of bacteria by keeping the temperature inside the diaper down.

I have been using this cloth diaper for almost a month and I really like it. It's very soft and absorbent. They are not the trimmest diaper I've used but they are also not the bulkiest. It's not waterproof so you will need a cover. But when using it during the day, I prefer using it without a cover. Both Emma (20pounds) and Libby (35pounds) have used this diaper without any problem. It fits them both really well. Emma is in the medium setting and Libby is in size Large. Adjusting the size from small, medium, and large is very easy.

I love that there is no buttons on the front to adjust the size so there is no added bulk on the front. This diaper is actually one of my favorite diaper to wear around the house for Libby . It really fits her perfect. It fits her almost like an underwear. Since we are working on potty training her, I prefer using this diaper because she can feel when she's wet. When she pees you can feel outside that the diaper is wet but it's not soaking wet. There is no pee dripping or anything so I don't mind having no cover.

Now that she's almost potty trained, I say almost because she still poo in the diaper, this diaper is the one I use almost daily for her. It's terry cloth so you don't get the smell like you get with microfiber. The material is much more breathable compare to my other diapers.

When I first started cloth diapering more than a month ago (I can't believe it's been a month!), I was using gDiapers and gCloth and it was not working well as a bedtime diaper. We were using disposables at night until I received this diaper. This diaper with the Air Flow Cover works great together as a night time diaper! I never had any leak. The cover is very thin and soft. The elastic is also very gentle. It does not leave any red marks. The only thing I don't like about the cover, and the reason why I don't use it us much except for night time or nap is because although it's thin it looks bulky. The air ventilation system between the snaps gives you that bubble effect. The ventilation does work, you can see it. The bubble effect is the air going in the cover but to me it does not look very flattering. But I don't mind using it at night. I actually love it. I even use it as a cover for gDiapers and it works great with it also!

Overall I am very pleased with this diaper system. If you are looking for a diaper to use at night that is leak-proof, definitely check out Mother-Ease diaper. Not only they work great, they are also very affordable! You can purchase the same One Size Introductory Package I received for $21.95. I really wish I have two or more of this diaper to use for Emma as a night time diaper and as a trainer for Libby.

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One lucky reader will win a Mother-Ease One size Introductory Package which consist of One Size Diaper (8-35 lbs), 1 Snap In Absorbent Liner, and 1 Air Flow Snap Cover.

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