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THE RULES
1. Please follow the hosting blog- bassgiraffe’s Thoughts in spot #2) and the Star Blog in spot #1
2. Please visit as many blogs as possible.
3. If someone visits your blog please visit theirs back, but I know that we don’t like all blogs we visit so don’t feel obligated to follow back if you don’t want.
4. Family friendly blogs only, please.
5. If you link up via GFC please follow the host & star blog that way. If you link up via Google+ please follow the host & star blog that way. Thank you. (I no longer have GFC so I’ll need to follow via Google+, thank you)
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I will be featuring one blog from the week before. Each week’s STAR spot will be chosen via random.org. If the blog chosen does not have the hop button they wont be eligible to the gift card giveaway. I hope that made sense. (PLEASE- in order to be the “Star Blog” you HAVE to have the button on your blog post/or sidebar, and please make it easy for me to find).

Star Blog for this week is-

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Welcome to those who are coming from other hops:
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Please let me know if you wish me to follow via GFC, Google+ or both. Thank you.

ABOUT-
“The Amazing Mat comes from a new and innovative company dedicated to bringing this wonderful product to homes around the globe. It is the result of taking a viable and successful idea in one commercial area and bringing it to the home market. Based in Southern CA, The Amazing Mat Company is committed to providing the highest quality customer service. Our products are backed by a 60 day money back guarantee (less shipping costs).”

My Thoughts-
When you think health and the health of your family I’m sure the first thing you don’t think about if your floor mats. But if you do stop and think about it, it’s one of the dirtiest places in your house. You walk into your house, you have no clue what’s on your shoes(or maybe you do, dog poo? gum?). Needless to say you’ve brought in a lot of germs just wiping your feet on your front mat. I know we use to steam clean our mat twice a year but that really doesn’t make it a healthy place for my kids to be around.
The Amazing Mat has thought of all of this and even more. Each mat comes with numbered layers that you can peel off often. Each layer is also numbered helping you know when you’re getting close to needing to order a new one.
When I first heard of The Amazing Mat, I wasn’t sure what I was going to get. Would it be a cheap piece of plastic, will the peeling layers come off easily? Will it work in my door?
I can say this does not look cheap and we’ve had so many comments on where we bought our “welcome” mat. When I tell them what it is they are all amazed. The layers peel off nice and easily and don’t leave a bad sticky residue on the next layer(there is a slight stickiness but it goes away after a few days which means it’s time to change to new layer). The stickiness picks up all the dirt but you don’t stick to the mat. In fact what I love is usually during this time of year I have salt all over my house, the Amazing Mat has picked this up and I’ve saved my floor from annoying salt. And it’s the perfect size for in front of our door.
We love The Amazing Mat so much we’re thinking about getting one for our garage door way too.
It’s perfect for all families and even more perfect for those of you with little kids who like to crawl around. You can be sure the mat is clean and safe for them to touch.

FIND it-
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BUY IT-
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* Disclaimer / Disclosure: I received a free sample to facilitate my review. This post reflects my honest, personal opinion and experience with the product which may differ from yours. Product information courtesy of the sponsor. No monetary compensation was provided for this post.
***** I was given the opportunity to review this product because of my membership at Pitch It to Me.

Current Giveaways
ALL bassgiraffe’s Thoughts giveaways use RAFFLECOPTER!!

Arnicare Gel- Feb 17th- US ONLY
“I Love Your Presence” album- Feb 17- US/CAN
Kicking Horse Coffee- Feb 17th- US/CAN
Teethease necklace- Feb 24th- CANADA ONLY
“LOVESICK” book- Feb 24th- US/CAN
Molly Moccasins lifetime membership- Feb 24th- WW
“THE LEGACY OF EDEN” book- March 2- US/CAN
Sand Gone- March 2nd- US/CAN
My Body Shots- March 9th- CANADA only
“Cooper and Me and the Military” book- March 9th- US/CAN
“Copy Kids” DVD- March 9th- US/CAN

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Every Wednesday I will host a link up for your giveaways. Please post direct link to your giveaways only, no links to blog main page. This link up will start every Tuesday Night and will close Wednesday Night at 11:59PM EST. Each week a new link-up will be posted.
Please as a favor follow my blog- bassgiraffe’s Thoughts
Thank you for visiting.

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Some fun things for Valentine’s Day from our friends at Disney Canada

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LOVE clips from great Disney Movies-

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Thank you Disney Canada for providing the above.
Please check out Disney Canada on Facebook

ABOUT-
“SAND GONE is a dry body powder that, when applied to sand covered skin, removes the sand and leaves the skin soft and smooth while feeling fresh and clean.”

MY Thoughts-
I wasn’t sure what to think when I heard about the company called SAND GONE. I couldn’t believe there was something out there that would actually get rid of all the sand, including the residue left over from sand after you wipe your feet with a towel. But I was very shocked and pleasantly surprised about how well the Sand Gone products worked.
Below you’ll see a demo video of how it works but prior to this I tested it out for myself. I get my hands wet, then let the sand start to dry. When it’s dry it’s usually harder to get off the skin. I then used the powder puff with the powder on it and started to wipe. It was like magic, the sand just fell right off and with just a few wipes all traces of sand were gone. And my hands felt nice and soft afterwards. I am completely blown away by this product.
If you are a family that likes to visit the beach or an individual that loves the beach life too, I highly recommend SAND GONE. You’ll stop the kids from whining about the scratchy sand on their feet and you’ll be able to enjoy putting your shoes on without having to feel the sand on it.
I know our family will get a lot of use out of this. We visit the beach often during the summer. I can’t wait to try it out then too.

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*Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this product mentioned above for free in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.
This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Facebook.
I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.
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