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Ubuntu Life-Shoes That Make a Difference

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Disclosure: This is not a compensated or sponsored post. I was provided the product for review purposes only. All opinions expressed here are my own.

When I look to purchase shoes, I always have to first look for my size which at times can be difficult, but ones that are comfortable and support my feet. My most recent pair of shoes is the  “Afridrilles” from Ubuntu Life.

Even better than the shoes, is the story behind these shoes.

These shoes were made by a mother. A mother who, because of her work with Ubuntu Life, is able to send her child (maybe children) to school, buy better food for them, and create a better future for herself.

Ubuntu Life employs women in Kenya, giving 100% of the proceeds back to the programs that keep their more than 80 women happy, healthy, and whole. In an area where access to fair-paying jobs is very limited, this company has committed to paying their employees above the living wage. Jobs like these, help women to own their own homes. It helps them to break the cycle of poverty.

Founded by a pair of pastors from Kenya and Texas, Ubuntu Life began with the mission of helping children with disabilities and other life-threatening illnesses. This is a mission that I can support.

The soles of the shoes are made from traditional jute and rubber for durability. The body of the shoe is made from Kenyan cotton canvas and is sturdy but soft. They are supportive and comfortable, perfect for walking around the yard and for driving.

In addition to their Afridrilles, the brand also sells gorgeous tote bags and bracelets.

Pure Sky Ultra Microfiber Floor Mop

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During the past year, being at home means I have been doing more cleaning. I find myself mopping almost daily. It’s an everyday struggle to get the floors cleaned easily and in a timely manner. Louisiana has experienced so many weather changes, and the past week,  it has been rainy, which means mud tracked onto my hardwood floors. I recently discovered Pure Sky Ultra Microfiber Floor Mop.

This is a great product for those who  do not necessarily love mopping floors. You simply take it out and wipe up everything it gets to those hard-to-reach places like a magnet. It cleans fine dust that you can not see with the eye and even dirt stuck in small crevices. Growing up my mom always kept our apartment totally clean, and I have inherited her disdain for dirt. I can not go to sleep until the kitchen is cleaned up.

Founded in 2013 on the philosophy of comfortable and quality products for the home and kitchen, Persik offers products that are well designed, are of necessity, are aesthetically welcoming, and add to the comfort of the home and everyday living. Persik’s foundation is to meet its commitment to making premium products for a feel-good home.

This microfiber floor mop is not only easy to use, but it’s also very easy to clean. The pads just pull off once you are doing and dump it into the washer. No more forgetting to buy the pads to use the mop. The handle is easy to adjust to the right height. It’s lightweight and perfect for someone to carry from room to room. My favorite part is how easy it is to swivel around the floors and clean. It gets every corner and all areas of the floor without any worry. With this microfiber floor mop in my hand, I am ready to tackle all messes no matter how big or small.

With Spring Cleaning right around the corner, I am so happy that I have found this mop.

 

 

 

Lula’s Garden-Succulent Box

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During the last year, I got to spend a lot of time working in my garden. I was hearing a lot about succulent plants and I checked them out at the local stores but they never looked healthy. Our nurseries were closed due to the pandemic, so I was overjoyed when I discovered Lula’s Garden and wanted to give it a try.  Lula’s Garden is a succulent gifting company. Their product line includes eco-friendly “succulent gardens” that arrive “in a self-sustaining gift box that is uniquely designed to serve as a planter. These are awesome to a touch of beauty to your home décor.

These boxes are great to give as a gift. It is giving the gift of wellness.  The personalization options are very appealing, as well: You can gift a “Personalized Garden” with your recipient’s initials on the box. There are many other gifting options, including ones that celebrate International Women’s Day. It showcases the strength of women.

According to founder Birnbaum, Lula’s Garden claims to be the only plant delivery company “that focuses on gifting, for both personal and business occasions, and not for self-consumption” while being delivered, live and fully potted, inside a gift box. In addition, every sale supports water.org, an organization devoted to helping improve lives around the world by providing access to safe water.

There are many plant subscription services. Lula’s Garden is considered one of the best for a number of reasons:

Lula’s Garden is a local business: All the plants are hand-planted in Los Angeles, using locally-grown succulents. the genius of Lula’s Garden is that it’s an all-in-one system. The packaging is very elegant, with the bottom of the gift box doubling as a planter that can be watered and placed directly on a desk, countertop, or shelf. The planter is not just a couple of plants stuck into some soil with loose pebbles thrown on top. With the black pebbles tightly fastened around each succulent, this set resembles a tidy but miniature landscaped garden. It’s not often that your plant arrives in a package-worthy container.

Caring for the succulents is easy. The instructions come printed on the outer sleeve of the box, along with a plastic dropper for watering the plants with 3 full droppers every 7-10 days.

If you are looking for a gift this year consider Lula’s Garden. It will bring happiness and tranquility to your home décor.