Disclosure: I got this product as part of an advertorial. Last week, I got to order a tree ornament from Reed & Barton. Reed & Barton has been one of the country’s foremost makers of fine tableware & giftware for over 187 years. They sell items ranging from silverware to jewelry boxes. They have a nice selection of ornaments, including blown glass, Baby’s First Christmas, & sterling silver. After looking around, I picked out the Annual Christmas Bell, which is sterling silver. The bell comes engraved with ‘Christmas 2013’ and you can also personalize the back if you want. The personalized engraving will cost $8 for a monogram or $10 for two lines of six letters each. The bell arrived within a few days of ordering and came in a lovely gift box. The bell was wrapped in paper to protect it, and the clapper (striking ball-thing inside) was also wrapped separate. It was a little tricky to attach it to the clip in the bell, but once I got it on, it was ...
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Book Review – The Mommy MD Guide to Losing Weight and Feeling Great
A few weeks ago, I was sent a copy of The Mommy MD Guide to Losing Weight and Feeling Great. The book has over 700 tips from doctors, who are also mothers, on how to lose weight, fight fatigue, boost their mood, and more. The book is broken into several chapters & has two parts. The first part covers losing weight. There are tips for staying motivated what to drink and eat, and what to consider when looking at weight loss programs. There are also over 25 healthy recipes as well. The second part covers feeling great. There are tips on mood boosting and how to assess your self-esteem, and more recipes that focus on boosting energy. There is also a whole chapter about updating your look and looking your best to help your overall attitude toward yourself. My favorite parts are the recipes. The Busy Morning Oatmeal is really good, and somewhat similar to what I already make, minus the almonds. Several of the other recipes also look good too, like the Ginger-Soy Glazed ...
Product Review — Ozeri Green Earth Textured Ceramic Nonstick Frying Pan
Last week, I was sent a 8 inch Green Earth Textured Ceramic Nonstick Frying Panfrom Ozeri. The Green Earth pan is a super non-stick pan that you don’t need to spray or coat with anything. The nonstick coating is called GREBLON and is made in Germany, while the pan itself is made in China. These types of pans have been advertised a great deal for a while now, and I’ve never gotten the chance to try one before. I was very excited since I don’t have any small nonstick pans. The two pans that I do have, a 12 inch and a griddle, constantly get food stuck to them and a have to coat them with something. The pan it’s self has a good weight to it, and the handle is riveted on. The bottom of the inside has a grooved pattern, which also helps keep food from sticking. I decided to cook scrambled eggs in it, since that always seems to stick. I didn’t put anything in the pan other than the eggs; no butter or nonstick spray. I was worried that the eggs would at least stick in the groves, but ...
Product Review — Ozeri Rev Digital Bathroom Scale with Electro-Mechanical Weight Dial
Last week Ozeri sent me one of their Rev Digital Bathroom Scale with Electro-Mechanical Weight Dial. Ozeri is a maker of digital lifestyle products for the modern home. They carry a large number of products for kitchens, bathrooms, and more. The face of the scale is a combination of dial and digital, and runs on 3 AAA batteries (included). You’re able to see where you are on the dial and the exact weight is displayed in digital numbers. There is also a built in alarm that reminds you to weight yourself at the same time each day. The base is a pale green tempered glass with a decorative tapered edge. With it being glass, you would think it would break. However, it’s surprisingly sturdy. We all tried it out multiple times. The whole look is very modern and sleek. You would think it’s some sort of decoration at first glance. I really like the digital display, mostly because I can now get an accurate weight measurement on my daughter. I can also get good measurement on ...
Book Review — Fire Light by J. Abram Barneck
Fire Light is the first in the Trinity of Mind young adult fantasy series by first-time author J. Abram Barneck. Jake is a jeek, part jock & part geek, who lives a relatively normal life and hopes to get away from home by getting a football scholarship. Suddenly, he finds himself in the middle of a conspiracy to exterminate all the Druids in the world and more girl problems than he can handle. Will he be able to protect his loved ones as well as himself? The story was a little slow up first, but it picked up pretty quick. The plot was solid and stayed on course the entire story. All the characters were likable and very well developed. I really found myself not being able to put it down, and ended up reading it in about a day and a half. I first thought that the love triangle was going to be a rehash of Twilight. But I was very happy to be wrong. he added a very unique twist & looks to be taking it in a different direction than what you would normally expect. I am ...
Product Review — Ozeri INSTAVACK Green Earth Food Container Storage Set
Last week, I was sent an Ozeri INSTAVACK Green Earth food container storage set. Ozeri is a maker of digital lifestyle products for the modern home. They carry a large number of products for kitches, bathrooms, and more. The set comes as eight pieces: 4 bottoms of various sizes & 4 matching lids. Each container can be vacuum sealed by pressing down on the lid once it’s latched. This helps keep food fresher for longer periods of time. The bottom has a wave design that keeps fruits and vegetables elevated and out of their juices, which can cause them to go bad faster. There is also a dial the let you keep track of the days as well. I go through plastic containers like crazy. My husband tends to leave them outside if he’s grilling, and I wear the cheaper ones out when marinating assorted meat. The Orezi containers are made of a thick, sturdy plastic. The lid has closure flaps on all four sides and seals tightly. When I turned the tub upside down with beans in it, noting ...