Mama A La Mode

Spring Cleaning with...VODKA

2010-03-29T11:19:00.000-10:00

Many of us are looking for natural safe ways to efficiently clean our homes and keep them germ free! This is one of the things that I do to keep my family safe and my home clean. You will be surprised at the many uses you can find from a simple bottle of Vodka...to me the stuff tastes disgusting but it does a good job at cleaning!

Use 1

Use vodka on your laundry. High-proof alcohol has a solvent effect and can work very well for removing some types of stains, including grass and vomit stains. Simply blot the stain with a clean cloth soaked in vodka. You can also use vodka to spot clean heavily beaded garments or clean beading. The alcohol will make the beads sparkle and clean the underlying fabric. By diluting one part vodka with five parts water, you can make a spray for freshening your clothes. Add a bit of lavender oil or other essential oil if desired. Diluted vodka spray is quite effective at removing cigarette odors, either by itself or after washing.

Use 2
Clean your bathroom. Vodka will help make a dingy bathroom sparkle. It is ideal for both glass and chrome and can remove that spotty dullness that effects the fixtures in your bathroom with little effort. Diluted in a spray bottle, it will remove hairspray and soap residue from the surfaces of your bath, especially ceramic tile. Cleaning with vodka is also effective on mold and mildew.

Use 3
Use it to clean small, delicate items. Many types of jewelry, with the exception of softer and more delicate items like pearls and opals, will come clean with a soak in vodka. Vodka is also ideal for cleaning your eyeglasses without leaving streaks. If you own a chandelier or lamps decorated with glass prisms, vodka will make them sparkle. Apply to a soft cloth and gently wipe each prism or dilute and spray, then wipe.

Use 4
Kill and prevent unwanted household pests. A diluted vodka spray can be used to kill ants and other common household insects. Houseplants can be cleaned with a soft, damp cloth and then wiped with diluted vodka to prevent aphid infestations. You can also use vodka to kill weeds. Combine 1 oz. of vodka, 2 cups of water and a bit of dish soap. Spray on weeds. These uses for vodka can keep your home free of unwanted visitors.

Use 5
Remove residues of various sorts. Vodka is an eco-friendly solvent and works quite well for removing adhesive from items of all sorts, even skin. Save yourself the money on expensive and smelly adhesive removers.

I hope this is useful to you and I look forward to hearing your comments!

Let's Roll Skate Night!

2010-03-26T11:08:00.001-10:00

If you wanna do something fun this weekend, Check out this event for ALL ages!!!

All Things Creative and West Hawaii Hockey Association presents.......

LET'S ROLL
Themed MONTHLY SERIES OF SKATE NIGHT UNDER THE STARS

Motown Madness kicks off on Saturday March 27th
5pm-9pm
West Hawaii Inline Rink (Old Airport)

Admission is 2 canned goods for Hawaii Island Food Bank
$5 skate fee

Bring 13 gallon bag of recyclable plastics or cans, and be entered to win great prizes.

Featuring one of Kona's finest * DJ Darren

Dress the theme
Bring your rollerskates and rollerblades and all of your friends

Enjoy rootbeer floats, snacks, and other activities

A drug free, alcohol free and smoke free event for all

Inquiries may message or call 808.854.4469

SEE YOU AT THE RINK...................

2010-03-23T22:34:00.001-10:00

Did you know that a child sitting at the same height as an adult at a table stimulates the development of confidence? The Tripp Trapp Highchair by Stokke is a sturdy children’s chair that grows with your child at every stage, including them in activities around the table. Click here to check out some of the Tripp Trapp features.

I have this high chair and I can truly say that I LOVE it! yes it's on the pricey side but it's far more useful than a typical highchair. It's all solid wood, the seat and foot rest is adjustable, it grow's with the child and it's strong enough to hold an adult!

Just thought I'd share this with you, since it's been very useful for me!

Use your cell phone safely

2009-11-17T10:22:00.000-10:00

I have been gone from the internet world for some time! Well from my PC that is.....

I will need to get back in the groove here!

Wow I am watching Dr. Oz today and some interesting findings have come up regarding cell phones and brain cancer/tumors. This is something that I'm sure many people have heard about over the years but have put the importance of it to the side! So here are some of the tips that were mentioned in reducing the risk of exposure to the radiation that it emits. Note: this also includes wireless home phones.

Use your speakerphone to increase the distance from your head and your body.
Use a wired headset.
Don't hold your phone on or near your body (holsters, pockets, etc.)
When reception is bad only use your phone in en emergency or when extremely necessary! When reception is low the phone puts out more power!
If using a wireless headpiece do not hold phone in your pocket or holster because you are increasing exposure to your hip, bone marrow, prostate (for men), ovaries (for women), etc.

These are good tips for us all to take into consideration especially if you use your phone frequently!

Going High Tech Mobile...

2009-08-03T20:41:00.000-10:00

Now that I have taken my maternity business Mobile, I am excited to have found an awesome app on my iphone which allows me to process credit cards right on the spot anywhere I go! I've got to say that I love love love technology:)

So I am moving into a whole new direction with my biz and I hope to continue to evolve and get better with time to service all my fabulous customers!

Motherlove Herbal Company

2009-05-26T12:36:00.000-10:00

New Arrivals from Motherlove @ MamaALaMode.com

Motherlove Herbal Company creates the finest quality, pure products using certified organic ingredients. Their products are cruelty free and do not contain mineral oil, preservatives or artificial fragrances commonly found in many body care products. Use them with confidence and peace of mind as you nurture the life within.

More Milk Plus Vegetarian Capsules

Motherlove's best-selling More Milk Plus herbal lactation formula is now an alcohol free liquid concentrate in vegetarian capsules, designed to quickly increase breast milk for breastfeeding mothers.

More Milk Plus Alcohol Free Extracts

An alcohol free formula of More Milk Plus, Motherlove's best selling herbal lactation formula.

Pregnant Belly Salve

Scar-healing shea butter is added to the same certified organic herbs and oil base as Motherlove's Pregnant Belly Oil to create this creamy salve that keeps skin soft and elastic, working to effectively prevent stretch marks and relieve the itch of stretching skin.

Nipple Cream

Use on sore, cracked nursing nipples to quickly soften and heal skin, and relieve pain. This creamy salve goes on easily and also serves as an excellent diaper rash ointment. All ingredients are safe for ingestion, so it does not need to be washed off prior to nursing.

If you would like to purchase any of these items go to: www.mamaalamode.com

Would you like me to do a Video Blog?

2009-05-21T08:17:00.000-10:00

So this is the Latest!
I know what it's like to have a small Biz and not have enough exposure. Many times the average shopper in our town does not know all that is available to us locally, so they start to look online because it's the convenient thing to do!

I am all about promoting our Local Biz's and I would love to promote yours!

If you would like me to come and do a video tutorial about a service or product that you provide or even an event, I will come to you and get the information you would like to feature, then post it to my Blog that is linked to all of the websites that I have (mamaalamodematernity.com, Twitter.com/mamaalamode, myspace.com/mamaalamode, facebook, youtube.com/mamaalamodehawaii, etc.) for FREE!

I will be offering this to the first 5 businesses that schedule a Video Blog with me!

Email inquiries to mamaalamode@hotmail.com

ginger and koi

2009-05-19T19:41:00.000-10:00

So obviously this is not a new business! But it is locally owned and operated in Kona located at the King Kamehameha Mall next to the Kona Wine Market.
This store is simply chic and worth checking out if you love to get things that are unique, beautiful and best of all supporting our local businesses!

They have many designer labels including:

True Religion, Lucky Brand & Paige Denim
James Perse
Cosabella
Larok
Fighting Eel

Accessories and so much more to even mention!
ginger and koi has some awesome deals right now on many items, so you should take the time to go in and check it all out! Also you need to sign up for there email list because they host special events with Mimosa's;)

While you are in don't forget to say Hi to Maiko and mention Mama A La Mode sent you!

New Chinese Restaurant "Wokcano"

2009-05-15T09:49:00.000-10:00

Well I just ate at a new restaurant last night with the family called "Wokcano" next to safeway in Kona.
I was pleasantly surprised because it was very nice in there and they gave samples without me asking! The Chicken with cake noodle was very good! They only openned 2 weeks ago and I love to support any new businesses, so if you have been looking for a new place to eat go and check out "Wokcano".

It was also reasonable prices, we spent $26.00 for two adults and three children and had leftovers!

Be Un hairy and FABULOUS!

2009-03-18T16:31:00.000-10:00

Okay! Spring is hear the sun is shining your swimsuit is packed and ready to go then you realize your spooky hairs are peaking out of places they should not! If you have ever thought of waxing but have been scared away from it either because you are embarrassed, scared of the pain or you just don't know who to go to.

Don't worry anymore, Christina Mauck at Icicles Salon is the BOMB bikini waxer! Shes fast, makes you feel comfortable and shes a joy to be around! I have been to her and know many who love and adore her:)

Another FAB lady in the waxing and beauty business is Vanessa Karsin, she is known for doing fabulous eye brows! Vanessa has a warm personality that you will absolutely LOVE...

Contact these FAB ladies!
Christina Mauck - 808.938.9672
Vanessa Karsin - 808.895.0627

Island Naturals Market

2009-03-17T11:41:00.000-10:00

My new Fave spot in town is Island Naturals Market! If you like to eat well but are on the run, you can get breakfast, Lunch or Dinner there. They have bakery items, hot deli, smoothie bar, sandwiches and all!
Island Naturals Market is located on kaiwi street across from Trojan Lumber.

Wow! I have a Blog!

2009-03-17T09:03:00.001-10:00

Wow! I am now Blogging. I never thought that I would be doing this but I have found that I enjoy giving Mama's all the latest updates on what's happening!
I love to find product's, services and activities for Mama's and their Babies that are modern and best of all frienly on your pocket!

We will see where this blog takes us and have some fun...!