Month: April 2017

Baking Buttercream Basics

Posted on April 10, 2017 in Reviews

Buttercream Basics is a remarkable baking book. My 19 year old hasn’t put the book down for a second. She loves reading about the different Buttercream Icings. Sarah recently found out that there are more than four different types of buttercream. And, she can make vegan buttercream, which she’s extremely excited about.

The decorating techniques are easy to follow, and it’s that easy to make, as well.

Full color throughout and filled with absolutely gorgeous photographs, this book offers you 35 projects to choose from. So have fun, because everyone deserves to have their cake and eat it too!

Carey Madden has developed an entirely fresh, innovative and technically adept approach to cake decorating. Her cakes and cupcakes have been featured in Vogue and Mademoiselle and enjoyed by countless celebrities and gourmets.

Chapters include:

Tools you can’t live without
cake and icing recipes
Getting Started
The Icing on the Cake
Borders and Inscriptions
Embellishment
buttercream blossoms
cupcake creations

There’s bits and nibbles throughout this Buttercream Basics book, telling you little hints, or guidance.

Sarah has already made a cake out of the book, and it was delicious. We loved it.

The recipes are easy to read, and the pictures go a long way. You will love this book. You can order it at the above, or below links.

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This product was received from the Company for review purposes only. All thoughts and words in this post is my own and I was not paid to endorse it. I am only voicing my opinion about this product.

Tags: baking, basics, basics to baking, buttercream, decorating

Filling your child’s Easter Basket made simple

Posted on April 9, 2017 in kids Reviews

There are a number of products that you can fill your child’s Easter Basket with, but do you know how to make it healthy, and simple? I’m about to tell you some great choices.

Start with Welch’s Fruit Snacks. I love these. They are my favorite, I get them at work all the time. The Welch’s Fruit Snacks will fit in your plastic eggs, and it’s an alternative to the unhealthy choices. My son, and daughter, love Welch’s too, so this is a win, win for me. This Holiday season, the Fruit snacks are shaped like bunnies and eggs. So cute!

Welch’s Fruit Snacks are inexpensive, and again, a great alternative to the unhealthy snacks.

Another Healthy Choice is the Munk Pack. The oatmeal is in squeeze containers, and is delicious. I was skeptical, at first, but once I tried it, I was hooked. I’ll be ordering lots of this oatmeal, in the future. It’s quick and easy. No GMO, vegan, etc. This oatmeal makes my mornings when I’m on the go. I couldn’t ask for more nutrition, and a faster breakfast. This Peach Chia Vanilla is my favorite.

The Little Kernel is a great popcorn brand, that offers Pink Himalayan Salt, on their popcorn. Talk about great tasting. And, fits in the basket perfectly. Jacob and Sarah will be so surprised this Easter. All the good, healthy snacks, and they won’t even realize the healthy part. You can also get Naked Popcorn, salt free, or sweet & salty, which would be my favorite. There are a good amount of varieties, check out their page.

Lastly, you need a drink, to go in the Easter Basket, to follow all the goodies going down. What better than Aqua Ball? Aqua Ball is Sugar Free & Preservative Free, and perfect for your early morning Easter, with your kids. Jacob loves the Grape, and Sarah goes with the Berry Frost. With Disney Characters on the bottles, you won’t go wrong.

To find these products, simply click on the link, in each paragraph.

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Born In China ~ Adorable Clips

Posted on April 9, 2017 in clip Disney

Narrated by John Krasinski (“13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi,” NBC’s “The Office,” “Amazon’s “Jack Ryan”), Disneynature’s new True Life Adventure film “Born In China” takes an epic journey into the wilds of China where few people have ever ventured. Following the stories of three animal families, the film transports audiences to some of the most extreme environments on Earth to witness some of the most intimate moments ever captured in a nature film. A doting panda bear mother guides her growing baby as she begins to explore and seek independence. A two-year-old golden monkey who feels displaced by his new baby sister joins up with a group of free-spirited outcasts. And a mother snow leopard—an elusive animal rarely caught on camera—faces the very real drama of raising her two cubs in one of the harshest and most unforgiving environments on the planet. Featuring stunning, never-before-seen imagery, the film navigates China’s vast terrain—from the frigid mountains to the heart of the bamboo forest—on the wings of red-crowned cranes, seamlessly tying the extraordinary tales together. Opening in U.S. theaters on Earth Day 2017, “Born in China” is directed by accomplished Chinese filmmaker Lu Chuan, and produced by Disney’s Roy Conli and renowned nature filmmakers Brian Leith and Phil Chapman.

Notes:

· “Born in China” is the seventh theatrical release for Disneynature, the first new Disney-branded film label from The Walt Disney Studios in more than 60 years. The label was launched in April 2008 to bring the world’s top nature filmmakers together to capture a variety of wildlife subjects and stories.

· The first six big-screen releases under the Disneynature label—“Earth,” “Oceans,” “African Cats,” “Bears,” “Monkey Kingdom” and “Chimpanzee”—are among the top seven highest grossing feature-length nature films of all time.

· Walt Disney was a pioneer in wildlife documentary filmmaking, producing 13 True Life Adventure motion pictures between 1948 and 1960, including “Seal Island” (1948), “Beaver Valley” (1950), “The Living Desert” (1953) and “Jungle Cat” (1958). The films earned eight Academy Awards®.

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BORN IN CHINA is rated G and opens in theatres everywhere April 21st!

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Join Me at Tekko: David Lawerence Convention Center, Pittsburgh Pa

Posted on April 8, 2017 in Announcements tekko 2017

Great Entertainment at this year’s Tekko. You really need to join us, to get the real feel.
Here’s what we’ve experienced so far:

Everyone is so friendly, and kind. We are really enjoying ourselves, as will you.

We even tried this, do you know what it is?

If you said “Chocolate Covered Bacon” you would be correct. And it was delicious. Come on down to try it yourself.

We will be at the David Lawerence Convention Center for the rest of the weekend, with more updates for the fans. But, if you can, please come down and join us. You will have a lot of fun, and get to know some really cool people too.

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I received tickets for this event, to publicize the information to you, the fans. Thank you for being fans, and please, come join in the fun.

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Cave Tools Salad Spinner is perfect for Fast Drying

Posted on April 2, 2017 in Reviews

I’ve loved Cave Tools for a while, but their Salad Spinner has to be their best product. I love how easily it is to use, and how it spins my lettuce dry in seconds. The faster you spin, the faster it dries. I love how Cave Tools makes products with the consumer in mind.

The Salad Spinner also spun dry my spinach, that I added to my salad. This is so great. I never thought I’d find a product like this, yet I have found it, right through Cave Tools. Not only is the Salad Spinner a fabulous product, but it’s also priced great as well. And, with this code, you will get 15% off of yours, today: SALAD15 .

The Salad Spinner also is Dishwasher Safe, but I’m the dishwasher in our home. However, you can feel safe putting it in the dishwasher.

What’s so nice about the Salad Spinner, other than getting my produce dry, is you can serve your super sized Salad, in the bowl provided. That’s right, the spinner doubles as a bowl. It’s the perfect size for a family of four.

In the picture, above, can you see the vent in the lid? Makes it super easy to get the excessive water off of your salad, without even opening the lid. Therefore, not dumping it in your drain.

Here’s some great facts about the Salad Spinner:

LIFETIME SATISFACTION GUARANTEE – If at any point you are unhappy with your salad spinner you can return it for a full money back refund. We Take Customer Service That Seriously
CUT FOOD PREPARATION TIME IN HALF – Best salad spinner for fruits, vegetables, berries, peppers, pasta, leafy greens, and more! DISHWASHER SAFE for simple cleaning
VENTED LID FOR EASY RINSING – Wash your salad directly in the bowl and pour out the water before using the high velocity turning knob to QUICKLY DRY YOUR GREENS
DRY MORE SALAD & SERVE MORE PEOPLE – This large capacity spinner and serving bowl can hold more than 3 Quarts of veggies
Comes with 30 Gourmet Salad Recipes – STEP BY STEP INSTRUCTIONS and written for Busy Parent who want QUICK & HEALTHY meals for their family

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Disclaimer:

This product was received from the Company for review purposes only. All thoughts and words in this post is my own and I was not paid to endorse it. I am only voicing my opinion about this product.

Tags: cave tools, dishwasher safe, fruits, large bowl, lettuce, salad spinner, spinach

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Chamilia has beautiful jewelry

Posted on April 2, 2017 in Reviews

I love the Joy Necklace that I just gave to my 19 year old, daughter. It is absolutely gorgeous, with an 18 inch, 2 inch extender chain, it’s the most beautiful necklace I’ve seen. Sarah is so thrilled to have this necklace in time for Easter. She says it will show her “joy” of spending time with her much loved family.

There are 4 different necklaces you can choose from in the New Spoken Treasures Necklace Collection. Each necklace is priced at $65 USD. The order number for this necklace is 1220-0040. And, they are beautifully crafted.

“Joy” fits Sarah perfectly. We couldn’t ask for a better fit. And, the climbing vines on the backside, can be reversed and used as the front of the necklace.

The Spoken by Chamilia Treasures Collection is gorgeous. There are 4 necklaces in all, and any of them would make the perfect gift for someone special in your life this Mother’s Day. Each necklace having a different shape to it, and an encouraging word to go with it, either “Treasured”, “Blessed”, “Loved”, or “Joy”.

They really knew what they were doing making this set. I couldn’t be happier, neither could Sarah.

There is also much more jewelry to choose from at Chamilia. Their products are all genius, and beautiful.

About Chamilia:

The Chamilia story isn’t just our story. It’s the story of women all over the world who share the belief that life is meant to be lived in the moment. That the perfect life is the one we live every day. That we live with all our heart. Our charms and jewelry reflect this passion for living.

Chamilia was founded in NYC in 2002 as a bead company, and since its purchase by Swarovski in 2013, has blossomed into a leading brand of charms and jewelry designed for women to accessorize with meaning.

Love. Milestones. Passions. Relationships.Inspiration.

To read more, check out this link. And, don’t forget to check out their new collection of jewelry.

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Disclaimer:

This product was received from the Company for review purposes only. All thoughts and words in this post is my own and I was not paid to endorse it. I am only voicing my opinion about this product.

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A New Wipe for Baby

Posted on April 2, 2017 in kids Reviews

WaterPura is the perfect wipe for your Baby, Toddler, or Child. It’s 99.9% Water, and .1% Citrus Extract. They are perfect for sensitive skin, and I’ve even tried them to make sure they don’t leave a rash. They work perfectly every time.

My 5 year old, Jacob, uses them to wipe after going Potty. We throw them in the garbage, not in the toilet, to dispose of them. But, we do that with Flushable Wipes, as well.

I’ve told all my mommy friends about WaterPura, because they are safe, gentle, and clean.

This is our new go-to wipe. Even my husband loves them. He loves the smell of them, in the bathroom. He thinks I’m using air fresheners, but I don’t.

You can check out their website, listed below, to see how to order. They are inexpensive, and great.

What I love most about WaterPura:

Made in the USA
No Fragrance or Oils
Chemical Free
Soft & Strong

About the Company:

WaterPura LLC makes chemical-free water wipes for baby, and was founded in April of 2016 by Emily Frazer, CPSM.

Emily is the Director of Supply Chain Management at Crescent Manufacturing in North Collins, New York, a family-owned business which makes private brand laundry and household cleaning products for major grocery and drug store chains.

WaterPura LLC operates its own blending and warehousing facility in Silver Creek, New York and receives logistic and resource support from Crescent Manufacturing.

Wooden Watches for Men and Women By Konifer are Amazing!

Posted on April 2, 2017 in Reviews

Konifer has the best watches, and they are wooden.

I received one for my Mother, who wears a watch everyday, and has had it on since I got it. That’s been 2 weeks, and it’s still in perfect condition, even as clumsy as she is.

It’s a near, dear watch to her, because it’s Breast Cancer Awareness, and she is a 2 time Breast Cancer Survivor. She loves that the ribbon is represented on this beautiful watch, as well.

She loves this watch, and only takes it off when she showers.

There are a ton of watches to choose from, I just chose this one, for her. Her story is powerful, and I am just glad she survived her ordeal, even though she is still dealing with it.

I love the watches, as well, and will be getting one, since it’s been such a great hit with my mom.

There are also Sunglasses and Accessories. Konifer has it all, and it’s all affordable. I love these sunglasses, pictured above.

My favorite item has to be the watch I gave my Mother. She loves it, so, and as I said, there’s meaning behind it.

If you want a piece of jewelry you’ll enjoy every day, choose a stylish wooden watch. The Pink watch from Konifer not only tells time and adds a stunning accent to any outfit, it supports a good cause. The Pink wooden watch is a special edition created in support of breast cancer awareness. It includes a small detail of the pink breast cancer ribbon on the face and five dollars of the purchase price goes to the Quebec breast cancer foundation.

Because every piece of wood is unique, each band looks slightly different with a unique grain pattern. The ebony band is finished with a non-toxic oil for a subtle luster and only weighs about 40 grams. Every Pink watch is handmade for exceptional quality and comes backed with a 5 year warranty.

Ebony band for a classic black color
Pink Swarovski crystals in place of each number on the face
“Hope” in English and French engraved around the face

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Disclaimer:

This product was received from the Company for review purposes only. All thoughts and words in this post is my own and I was not paid to endorse it. I am only voicing my opinion about this product.

Tags: breast cancer awareness, konifer, pink swarovski crystals, watch, watches

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Check out the new Books: From A to Z and 1 through 12, rhymes and colorful illustrations

Posted on April 2, 2017 in kids Reviews

I gifted these to my best friend’s little girl, who is 3. She loved them. And, her mommy especially loves that they are from Ripley’s Believe It or Not!

Oddphabet, is so cool, Kendall kept looking at it. Each letter is represented by an unlikely animal/fish, and it’s awesome. This will help Kendall learn the Alphabet, and learn unique animals. Like B is for Blobfish, & N is for Norwhal. This will be a great book to help her with the letters. And, her mom and I love it too.

Oddphabet is also a board book, so you don’t have to worry about the pages being ripped out. It’s nearly impossible. We’ve tried. I love board books for this age child.

With the price of $6.99 US, you can’t beat it. You get all the letters, and it’s from Ripley’s! You couldn’t ask for more.

Wacky 1-2-3 is also a cool book. There’s rhymes for each number, as there is in Oddphabet. But, with the numbers, you can count the objects. This is giving Kendall lots of help so when she starts preschool, she will already know so much.

Wacky 1-2-3 is another Ripley’s Believe It or Not! book. This is a great line of books. We love all the Ripley’s books, but these two really stole my heart. They are great for anyone’s kids.

Wacky 1-2-3 is also $6.99 US, and that’s super cheap to help your child to count to 12, using things they understand.

“Not your average board book, we created ODDphabet and Wacky 1-2-3 to make learning fun for children and parents alike,” said Amanda Joiner, Director of Publishing Operations.

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This product was received from the Company for review purposes only. All thoughts and words in this post is my own and I was not paid to endorse it. I am only voicing my opinion about this product.

Tags: alphabet, numbers, oddphabet, ripley's, wacky 1-2-3

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