Wednesday, August 19, 2015

REVIEW: MudLOVE (& GIVEAWAY)

If you know me, HOPEFULLY you know that charity, giving to others, being a light, and helping those around me makes my heart SMILE! If I find a company doing this I normally never let them go, which is EXACTLY the case when it comes to MudLOVE.

Source

MudLOVE was started as a way to support clean water projects in Africa. They partner with Water for Good and every product purchased provides one week of clean water to someone in need in the Central African Republic. Along with providing clean water to a country in desperate need of hope, love and basic necessities, their products are an every day instrument of encouragement and inspiration.


I wish I could say I was an artist like my hubby, but I am not. I "try" my hardest (shoot, you should see some of the ceramics my parents still have of mine that I created in my high school classes!), but my lack of talent helps me to appreciate those who have those abilities even more (especially those who use that talent to make a difference in the world)!

So when this package from MudLOVE arrived in my mailbox, to say I was STOKED would be an understatement. I mean, I LOVE me an ARM PARTY (DUH!), so working with a company that makes AWESOME wrist candy AND helps bring clean water to the Central African Republic is RIGHT up my alley!


I was sent a classic "be the change (pink)" band, a classic "inspire (turquoise)" band, a classic "never give up (lime green)" band, a classic "shine (yellow)" band, and a custom "runner (gray)" band. Can you say BEYOND GENEROUS?!

Wore the "be the change" band when dropping off bouquets of flowers to
patients having a rough day at a local nursing home as part of #Carlees31.

You gotta "shine" while at the beach, #AmIRightOrAmIRight?!

OBVIOUSLY I had to wear my "runner" band while RUNNING!

I love that the bands are not only cute and inspirational, but also comfortable. The elastic is able to be sized up or down to fit most any one's wrists (and I have tiny ones). The clay they use is 100% non-hazardous and the glazes are lead-free and non-toxic. Although I normally have a lot of wrist candy, I have to say, these pieces are my NEW FAVES! The Classic Bands are stamped with the specific phrase while the Custom Bands have your choice of words/ symbols printed on the surface.

And here's the moment you've been waiting for... Not only did they send me all of these goodies, they are offering YOU the option to win some as well. There will be TWO winners selected - the first winner will be able to select one of the Classic Bands and the second winner will be able to create their own Custom Bands.



a Rafflecopter giveaway
Enter early and often (some of the entries are available DAILY). The giveaway will run through Tuesday, August 25th at 11:59pm PST. I will contact the winners via email (using the email address listed through Rafflecopter) who will have 24 hours to respond and claim their prize. Also, the entries ARE verified, so please make sure you complete the task or I'll have to pick a new random winner. Winner must be a U.S. Resident. Void where prohibited.

And, in case you aren't one of the two winners, today is STILL your lucky day! The AMAZING folks at MudLOVE are offering my friends, family, and followers a 20% off coupon (um... that is FAN-FREAKIN'-TASTIC, right?!)! If you place an order before September 30th and use the code "run", you will save 20% WHILE helping others in need. It is a win-win-WIN!


What phrase would you put on your band?

66 comments:

Unknown said...

I would want Never Give Up. It's part of my motto I always focus on.

Shannon said...

I would go with Have Faith on mine

Unknown said...

I love the Be The Change motto

- Judith

Leah Jones said...

One that says "Be Happy" would be fun!

Jennifer Smith said...

I like the phrase "Run Happy." It helps me remember how happy running makes me, even when I'm struggling during a run.

Zenaida Arroyo said...

"Run and Be Happy"

Seeking Boston Marathon said...

"Inspired" for my daughter.

Duchess said...

Runner for sure!

Anonymous said...

Probably "Faith" or "Be Grateful"

WVRed said...

Just Keep Running
or
Progress not perfection

Tracey said...

I'd either get the "Smile" one or a custom one that says "Saudades" (my favorite word in Portuguese!)

Anonymous said...

Inspire

Unknown said...

I like either Be the Change or Inspire, but I'd take any of them, they are all so fun!

Johnson family said...

Be the change. It's a great reminder of who I should be everyday.

Unknown said...

These are so cute! I would get focus, inspire, or serve :)

Jessica Shreve said...

No Regrets

Love these!

Kathy said...

I love MudLove.
The classic band, freedom, is my fave. The custom would have writer-life on it.

laroyal said...

I would want Be Bold on mine!

Tayna said...

I would choose, "Be Extraordinary."

AER-Runs said...

I would get something like "Run Happy" or "Relax". I find that whenever I'm running I get so caught up in "having" to do it and sometimes forget to have fun! It would be a great little reminder for me!

Farrah said...

I'd get "be the change" or "never give up!" :]!

Unknown said...

I love "Never give up" and also "breathe"...both good motos for me!

Unknown said...

run happy :-)

blew415 said...

Run Happy

Unknown said...

I'd probably put the quote from the Cinderella movie..."Have Courage and Be Kind". Such a great quote that EVERYONE needs to hear!

ahotsouthernmess said...

FORWARD IS A PACE

Unknown said...

I would put 'Adventure' on mine.

Running With The Girls said...

Get After It

Heather @ HeatherRunsFast.com said...

I love them all! If I had to choose, it would be "Be the Change." Reminds me to be my best self and to think of others :)

Sarah said...

So many good choices! But I'd say either "Never give up" or "Run the Race" or "Perserverance"

Can I just have them all??!? :)

whitney41982 said...

Freedom

Jenny said...

I would go with #dowork since that shows up in all my running posts!

Julie Waldron said...

Maybe I'd "Be Happy"

Lisa said...

Be Present

Anonymous said...

I would want "adventure" on mine.

Anonymous said...

I would want "adventure" on mine.

-Melissa A.

Anonymous said...

I would put Live, laugh, love if it would fit. It was my aunts favorite saying

Kristin said...

Hi Carlee! I would put "FIERCE" on mine! I am 4'10" tall, so "Though she is little, she is fierce" is a favorite saying of mine!

Unknown said...

Shine

Erika said...

"Today" or "I Am".

adoptingteens said...

Be the Change

Kristin said...

I like Be The Change and Inspire

Lori said...

I would want my bracelet to say STRENGTH to go for what I deal with in my life each day, dealing with mental illness!
Cool package Carlee!!
Thanks for the info on a great organization!

Jordan said...

I like Strength, or I'd choose a custom one: Progress. Love the idea behind these bands!

Anonymous said...

never give up or strength

Wendy said...

I would use Keep Moving

Unknown said...

I like the never give up bracelet

Rachel Knight said...

I'm not sure what I would get... I'd have to look through my own MudLOVE collection again to figure out which ones I don't have yet!

Suza said...

Stay gold!

Thistlefur said...

ragamuffin
cowgirl up
His

Peggy Rydzewski said...

I would choose.. believe..

Greta:) said...

I'd choose "never give up" or create my own that says, "giddy-up".

Toria said...

I would choose "fearless"

Gabriella said...

I think I'd pick "never give up." For a custom, maybe "namaste" or "shalom."

Lilsisofcharlie said...

I would want one that says "breathe"

Andrea said...

"Breathe" or "runner" or "lovely".

Michelle C said...

"Love" in cursive. :)

Tara K said...

I want shine!!!!

Meg said...

I would want one that says Shine.

Anonymous said...

Breathe

Unknown said...

I would put fabulous on mine!! But i do like runner and believe

Jodi said...

I love the never give up and believe bands!

Anonymous said...

Love seeing your posts with these on!! I would love one! Runner is my fave!

Mary Jane said...

love these !! have faith be the change never give up! love them all :)

Kim C said...

I would want the word Create on mine

Kathy said...

I would want 'blessed'