Tuscany offers so many things to do, that it’s easy to forget that there are things you should not do while in Tuscany. After all, it’s your vacation, and it may be the only chance you have in a long time to truly unplug, relax, and escape from reality. So, amid those travel guides, local recommendations, and internet pleas of everything you absolutely must do, take some hints on a few things you should not do as well. Do Not Take too Many Photos Photos are great and will help preserve the memory and tell the story of the places you visited, so it’s important to take some really good photos. It’s also important to set the camera aside. A camera may separate you from the scenes of life – instead of being someone that is part of the picture; you’re separating yourself and taking the picture. You become the photographer rather than the subject. Give yourself some opportunities to be the subject, to blend into your surroundings, to feel one with the ambience of the place. Try other ...
Guest Article – More Than Mouse Food: The Gourmet Guide to Italian Cheeses
Wine, chocolate, and cheese are some of the most favorite foods around the world, and it takes a certain amount of knowledge to be able to speak intelligently about all of them. The best way to gain that knowledge is through tasting, determining what you like, and then learning the process for how that chocolate, wine, or cheese is made. The wonderful thing about food is that all its flavor, diversity, and richness can be traced back to the ingredients, the amounts of these ingredients, and the method by which it’s prepared. Food preparation combines both science and art. Here are a few things you should know about Italian cheese. The Usual Suspects Cheese is the fabric of many wonderful Italian dishes, and we are all familiar with the two most popular: Parmesan and Ricotta. We all know the Parmesan is wonderful grated over pasta dishes, pizza, or asparagus – there’s a reason it’s known as the King of Cheese. This reliable staple takes on new life when flakes are added to a zesty ...
The Piena Tender Touch Baby Formula Maker
Time is of the essence when you have a hungry baby…especially when they want their bottle. Piena has developed the perfect time saving solution: The Piena Tender Touch Baby Formula Maker. You add a full can of powder formula to the dispenser, then fill the water reservoir to the desired level. When you turn it on, the water is heated to boiling then cooled down in 90 seconds, and is then dispensed into the bottle. You then turn the dispenser wheel to add in the powder. The system is Antimicrobial, BPA free & dishwasher safe. It makes the perfect gift for new moms. You can get more info about the Piena Baby Formula Maker at their main website & at the following sites: The Piena Facebook page, Twitter, Indiegogo, YouTube ...
Tree Pruning Tips
No yard is complete without trees. They make your yard look better, provide natural shade, & a home for birds and other outdoor critters. In order to maintain your trees, it’s important to care for them aside from just watering them. Primarily, you need to be able to trim branches. Trimming the branches helps promote new growth & also helps keep branches away from areas where you don’t want them…like power lines or directly over your house. When trimming, never remove more than ¼ for the tree’s crown. Also, side branches should be at least 1/3 smaller than the trunk. Most importantly, keep your tools sharp. Sharp tools create cleaner cuts and reduce the change of accidents. You can get more info on techniques and tools at Sherrill Tree. This is a sponsored post. ...
Coupon — Various Discounts for Upcoming Fall Festivals
It's officially fall, and that means that it's time for Fall Festivals. Fall Festivals are great family events that everyone can enjoy. Below is a lest of upcoming events. Click the links to get valuable coupons for Corn Mazes, Pumpkin Patches and Fall Family Activities. Arizona Schnepf Farms - Queen City California Forneris Farms - Mission Hills Colorado Anderson Farms - Erie Flat Acres Farm - Parker Fritzler Maze - La Salle Sunflower Farm - Longmont Mile High Farms - Bennett Wishing Star Farm - Calhan Harvest Farm - Wellington Texas Devine Acres Farm - Devine Fiesta Farm - San Antonio Yesterland Farm - Canton South Texas Maize - Hondo Dewberry Farm - Brookshire Brazos Valley Maize- Brenham Louisiana CM Farms - Dry Creek Georgia Lane Southern Orchards - Fort Valley Poppell Farms - Odum Michigan Farmer Charley's Corn Maze Adventure - Monroe Indiana Amazing Fall Fun - Waterloo Harvest Tyme Pumpkin Patch - Lowell Hobson's Fun Farm - ...
Product Review – MIRA Digital Kitchen Scale
Last week, I was sent a MIRA Digital Kitchen Scale to test out. The scale has a large digital face on it, comes with a stainless steel bowl, & holds up to 11 lbs. I have reviewed a digital scale in the past, and while it is good I have noticed with further use that it can be very hard to read the numbers on it due to the placement of the screen. With this scale, the face is large and set out from where the bowl sites…making it super easy to read. Plus, the numbers are large so you don’t have to squint at them. It has a tare function and you can easily switch between grams, ounces, pounds & milliliters, with is very handy. It also has a backlight which is really bright. Even better, the scale comes with a full warranty. I’ve already used it a great deal. I really like the bowl, since I can use it for other stuff. I’ve had to get after my husband on several occasions for trying to use it to take food out to the dogs in (I lose more bowls that way). Now, I would be ...