Review and Giveaway–J&N Baby Wetbag

I was recently asked by the owner of J&N Baby wetbag to do a review and giveaway.  So first up is the Review.


THE SIZES:  These wetbags come in 4 sizes so.. no matter what the use there is a size for you!  The sizes that I received were great.  The larger one I received (20”x17”)was great to put in the nursery and add dirty diapers to as my baby used them.  Currently it has 6 pocket diapers and 6 inserts, with it only being a little over half full. The smaller one that I’m giving away appears the perfect size to use in your diaper bag and when out on the run.
THE FABRIC  These wetbags come in 10 different fabric designs.  They are constructed of just a single layer of PUL.  Which I actually LOVE.  The downfall to my more expensive double layered wetbag is that, it is a bit heavier and when thrown in the wash, the two layers separate and pop out in opposite directions and it takes a bit of time getting the layers back matched up.  This isn’t a HUGE problem, just gets annoying when I wash the wetbag every time I use it with the dirty diapers.  So this single layer PUL wetbag is better in this way.  I have this one and my other one hanging side by side and I tend to use this one first EVERY time! The other thing I just noticed when going back to measure the size of mine, was that the smell, or lack of smell.  The PUL although I don’t think is advertised as a smell blocker, IT IS.  I leave the zipper open at the top while the wetbag is hanging in the nursery so its easy to just drop the dirty diaper in it.  Even with the zipper open it sort of folded on itself and kept the smell in until I reached in and got my head up by the open zipper to count the diapers that were in it.  After this pungent wall of smell hit me, I stepped back and smelled the outside of the bag, (not by the zipper) and noticed NO SMELL.  I love this because my diapers get washed every 2-3 days so this is a key concept for me… keep the smell away!!
CONSTRUCTION:  Like I mentioned before this is a single layer of PUL fabric, which I love.  But the stitching is first class.  I have been using this bag for about 3 weeks with it being washed approximately every 3-4 days, and none of the stitching has come undone or any faults have been noticed in the wetbags seams.  The zipper is a small zipper with small teeth which seals better than large tooth zippers.  Therefore a great zipper to use on a wetbag.  On the corner each of the bags has a strap for hanging.  It has a great plastic snap that holds well and isn’t metal so no chance of rusting!
SUMMERY:  In summery I love this wetbag and choose it over my other more expensive ones.  These wetbags are super affordable at only $10.00.  And are easy to use and wash. Construction is great!  The only thing I could see making this GREAT wetbag even better, would be to put another layer of PUL on one side with a separate zipper into a second compartment, so that when on the go you have a place to put your clean diapers and a section for your dirty diapers.  With that said, most wetbags don’t have this option, its just an option I dream about in a super light weight wetbag like this one!

GIVEAWAY:  I’ll be giving away the smaller bag in the picture above to one lucky reader.  Just do the things in the rafflercopter below to enter to win!

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Mother in the Kitchen…

You may take this post wrong…however I’m going to attempt to explain.  I don’t necessarily believe a mothers place is in the kitchen!  I’m a working mother of 2 and a full time nurse at our local hospital.  So I’m VERY career oriented.  However, I attempt often to create a great sit-down meal for my family.  I feel at the end of the day…the family together around the table is the best thing!  I think these aprons are the most darling thing!  I don’t own one but maybe someday!!  Our family tradition is to have dinner together and play High Part / Low Part.  Where we tell about the best and worst part of our day… do you have any family traditions??

Family…

Mother’s day to me, means FAMILY!  Love this frame!

The Importance of Mothers Day…

As mothers day gets closer I find myself thinking about the holiday.  I don’t know if many of you have thought the way I do, However before I became a mother I really didn’t know the significance of Mothers day.  It was just another day. Now that I’m a mother of my own I cherish this holiday to tell my mothers just how important they are!  I love my mom and mother-in-law, but I guess I took what they did for granted until I became a mother myself. I’m so thankful to them and thankful that they are the best grand-MOTHERS I could ask for, for my children. With this holiday coming up I’ve decided to showcase a handmade item that I love, that signifies something about motherhood.   This first item is something that I have wanted for a very long time, although I knew I would have to wait until I was done having children.  A mother/family necklace.  There are many on Etsy but these caught my eye… Hope you love them.

New Item…super excited to offer something new.

So recently I’ve been thinking about getting my sewing machine back out and making a few new items for the shop.  I previously made bibs, a few years back, and then stopped making them for some reason.  Not really sure why but I’m ready to BRING THEM BACK.  If you purchased my bibs in the past, these are made of the same fabric just  a different pattern.  My new bibs snap in the front, which I believe to be more convenient. Each is made with a stylish cotton print fabric on the front and can be reversed to an absorbent terry cloth on the opposite side.  So whichever you are needing at the time… cute (cotton print) or more functional (terry cloth) you have both options.  Each bib measures 11.5” in length and 8” wide.  The length that extends on the child’s chest is 6.5”.  With my previous bibs I used metal pearlized snaps, which I liked but… they can rust and are kind of a pain to put on.  I recently ordered some plastic kamsnaps and I’m super excited to try these. I hope I love them and they come in many colors.  I’m starting out with just white though!  They should be here by the end of the week and then the bibs that are completed will be officially listed!  I have loved making this first batch of bibs and can’t wait to cut out more.  Maybe even tomorrow!!  I also have another new item in my mind….I’ll be offering soon as well.  I’ll reveal this item towards the end of the week.  Hope you love the BIBS.

 

Spring Fever giveaway

Well as much as it doesn’t seem like spring around here in Idaho, it officially is.  Today it is snowing so I’m not thrilled about that.  I’m ready to get spring on its actual way so that the girls and I can get outside and enjoy some good weather!  My 4 year old is a bit confined in the house with this weather and it definitely shows!   So here is your Spring Fever Giveaway:

Something "old" and something "new" GIVEAWAY

GIVEAWAY TIME....

So lately I've really been into giveaways... I love entering them and my husband says I must be pretty lucky because I've won a few of them as well.  My biggest win was an Ipad.  And I LOVE IT!  Anyhow, I'm not giving away and Ipad, however I wanted to try out the new Rafflecopter giveaway widget, so I'm giving away a hat!!  Follow the rafflecopter questions below in order to be entered to win!

Frugality is free…giveaway

So I do giveaways on our facebook page but nothing is better than winning a giveaway.  The Frugality is free website is doing a giveaway with miche bags.  Have you heard of these bags?  They are a purse that has interchangeable outer covers! I have owned my classic bag for a couple years now, however I think I need a bigger purse and they recently came out with a new bag called the prima bag which I think it just my size.  If you want a chance to win this bag you can go to frugality is free blog and enter to win one!… Here is the link

http://www.frugalityisfree.com/2011/11/miche-bag-review-interchangeable-purse.html

Life is precious…Buy a Hat and Support Jayci Darrington Memorial Fund

Last week, I found out that one of my best friends from high school’s little girl was missing.  My heart sunk and my mind started flashing to what Krissy and her family must be going through.  Her little girl was being watched by family friends and somehow got to the river that was next to the house!  I’m sure it was a very long agenizing night for the family since they hadn’t found her until  morning.  Since then I have done a double take on everything I’ve done!  I can’t imagine the feeling of losing a child and my mind tries not to think about it because all I do is cry.  There hasn’t been a day that has gone by that I don’t think about Krissy and her family and cry.    I only got the privilege of meeting Jayci one time last summer when my family joined Krissy and the girls at the Boise Zoo.  Since all this has taken place I have to say that I’m a better mother!  It has made me Really stop and think about what is important in my life, my family!  I hug my daughter longer, and stronger, and have been taking more pictures… (if that’s even possible). I know this little girl of merely 16 months has touched my life more than a lot of people I know and live with every day.  I thank my friend Krissy for letting me into and continue to be in their lives.  She is one of the most amazing mothers and I don’t know how she gets her strength.  She just flat out amazes me.  As you may know Krissy and I live in opposite parts of Idaho, she lives down by twin falls, and I of course up north in Post Falls.  Since I haven’t been able to reach out and give her a huge hug I’m trying to help in another way.  I’ve decided that all the sales from my children hats this month will be donated to the Jayci Darrington Memorial Fund.  So if you can please purchase a hat to help donate money to this amazing family!  If you don’t need a hat you can click on the above link and send a donation there way directly.
I just want to say Krissy if your reading this, I’m so sorry for your loss!  I don’t have any words that can take the pain away, and I know times will be rough!  But just hold on to everyone around you and little Jayci will be watching over you forever!  I love you and continue to think of you hourly!

Design a day: April 5, 2011

Today’s hat is for all the BSU fans.  I have a lot of family that will love this hat down south!  I’ve been meaning to make this one for a long time. Just haven’t made the time!

Design a Day: April 4, 2011

The Stocking cap… I may not reproduce this one… it took a long time to make!!

WHAT DO YOU WANT TO SEE???

During this month with the design a day hats, what styles or colors do you want to see!  Give me your input and I’ll make an attempt at your style!

~Jocelyn

Design of the Day: April 3, 2011

This one is the Aviator… I don’t really like how this one turned out.  May have to try this one again after more research!

Design of the Day: April 2, 2011

This one just happened with the yarn that was around me!  Enjoy:

Design of the day: April 1, 2011

This hat I’ve been wanting to make for along time. I have never used a self striping yarn before and this was a great one to play with.  The Tangerine was bright and colorful and my daughter loved posing in this one!

EtsyKIDS in March

I've decided that once a month I'm going to blog about the etsykids street team. Its a great team to look into if your looking for anything baby or kid related. There are a ton of etsykids creators and they make a wide variety of items. Click the following picture to see a collection of items I created from these great artists!!

handmade item of the day 12/14/10

I made one of these once…and sold it! So wish I would have kept it, because I don’t think I’ll every make another one again!! I think its worth 10.00 to save my time and oh so cute!

Changed my Facebook Links

So today I deleted the link from my facebook to my etsy.  Two reasons really.  The first being that you have to have an etsy account to buy from me there.  Not that I don’t want others to love etsy like I do.  But its kind of annoying for people that don’t want to make an account.  And second, on my independent and my artfire site I pay a flat fee to have these sites, while etsy I pay percentages of sales!  So its more beneficial to me to get everyone to purchase from my independent and artfire sites.  Your more than welcome to continue to purchase from etsy if you feel more comfortable there, I do love selling there. However if you don’t have an account visit my artfire shop at www.theroyalblossom.artfire.com or my independent site at www.theroyalblossom.com to make your purchases!

Thanks,
Jocelyn – The Royal Blossom

Promote Handmade item 12-7-10

Great purse/pouch by KaoriColor on artfire!