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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6888844368798196966.post-59763301914241836932016-04-13T20:59:00.002-07:002016-04-13T21:16:38.945-07:00Tips on using the public bathroom with your kids<a href="http://www.tomoson.com/?code=TOP941cc87ec81bd75e3aaf701ef4717d5d" rel="nofollow"><img src="http://www.tomoson.com/images/front/pixel.png" style="display: none;" /></a>I am a stay-at-home mom but I like going out with my kids at least three times a week. That includes buying groceries, refilling at the gas station, going to the library, park or wherever my daughter likes, some window shopping for relaxation and just roaming around looking for clearance items. LOL. <br />
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The only thing I do not like about going out is the part when my daughter wants to go to the bathroom. Oh yes! She can be very demanding when she's in the bathroom. "Lock the door immediately", "Do not look!", "Put tissue here, here and here!", "Can you give me more wipes, please?", "Can I touch this and that?", "Make sure somebody does not come in". Oh my. I have a baby on one hand but I have to like obey my other daughter's commands in an instant. But what scares me the most is when she says, "I want to sit!".<br />
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It's even harder for me because I think I have OCD so I just don't touch anything, and I do not let her do the same! The thought of germs are killing me already. That's why I came up with some tips about using the public restrooms with your kids. <br />
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1) Before roaming around the store, be familiar with the amenities. Know where the bathroom is so you won't have to go searching when your kids <i>demand </i>a break.<br />
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2) Tell them that they need to say in advance if they feel the urge to go to the bathroom. This maybe hard because sometimes, they just need to go. But there's no harm trying, who knows, you can have 5 minutes to walk and not rush yourself to the bathroom.<br />
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3) Bring a lot of wipes! Not just for cleaning the you-know-what. Wipe the knob, the 'seat' and anything they might touch. Better yet, consider getting a <a href="http://www.pottycover.com/">potty cover</a>. I got a few samples and I like how it makes me feel that my daughter can safely use the bathroom. It's available at Amazon for about a dollar each. They are individually wrapped to avoid contamination and so it'll be easier to put in a bag. I don't use it every time, just when I am in a hurry and can't really help my kid. As I said, most of the time, I have another baby to look after.<br />
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4) Wash hands before and after using the bathroom. For after it's no-brainer, but why before? Because I bet s/he already touched some other stuff (how about the door knob?) and s/he can avoid spreading it on her body by doing so.<a href="http://www.tomoson.com/?code=BOTTOM941cc87ec81bd75e3aaf701ef4717d5d" rel="nofollow"><img src="http://www.tomoson.com/images/front/pixel.png" style="display: none;" /></a><br />
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It's not just the germs on her hands that worry me, it's the kind of illnesses like UTI perhaps (though UTI is not really an illness, but you get what I mean, right? Those tips only applies when you're out with your kids, but perhaps not at school. And also, don't worry if you're not as OC when your kids uses public restrooms, I just hope to you bathe them once you get home. :)<br />
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How about you, what do you teach your kids when using public restrooms?Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6888844368798196966.post-50905078827171642222016-04-03T19:53:00.002-07:002016-04-03T19:53:34.692-07:00When to replace AC and furnace filter<a href="http://www.tomoson.com/?code=TOPe41e28c9600c398fd28c7c29754f29a0" rel="nofollow"><img style="display: none" src="http://www.tomoson.com/images/front/pixel.png" /></a>If you still haven't, now is the time to replace your furnace filters. This prevents dust from building up in your old one and releasing them in your home. If you notice dust particles on top of your shelves or glass stuff really quick, <strike>not that I am saying it's the only cause but</strike> that could mean your filter is filthy. I experience it like almost everyday, even after vacuuming and wiping! OMG. I remember it wasn't like that before. And then my husband said it's because he hasn't replace the filters. And I was like, "Seriously?! We have a baby!".<br />
<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaOW4Qpldow5RGwVigXh7Da6TK7nkuzmB9QOOUXIzFAAEItLvlngvy6zJYNOMsNUrPujIeZkdqDGp_Jnmm1okVS3s_YOyamG3ZwW7rT0PiVc9ms0131O4yQfmECrm8ysBH_s0MzdavuoVm/s1600/_IGP9152.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="214" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaOW4Qpldow5RGwVigXh7Da6TK7nkuzmB9QOOUXIzFAAEItLvlngvy6zJYNOMsNUrPujIeZkdqDGp_Jnmm1okVS3s_YOyamG3ZwW7rT0PiVc9ms0131O4yQfmECrm8ysBH_s0MzdavuoVm/s320/_IGP9152.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>I've read people change their filter twice a year while some change theirs every 60-90 days. When and how often you should replace your filters depend on several factors:</div><div><div><br />
<ol><li>If you are expecting, you have a baby or kids at home.</li>
<li>If you have respiratory-related illnesses</li>
<li>If you have allergies </li>
<li>After a recent construction at home </li>
<li>Before you turn on your heater</li>
<li>After using your heater/Before you turn on your AC</li>
<li>At anytime, after checking if your filter and filthy</li>
</ol></div></div><div>There's a lot more advantage to replacing your filters than not. I only know one disadvantage of replacing furnace filters, if it's expensive! Oh yes, sometimes they're just way out of your budget. But these kinds that could affect your health should not be compromised. There are a lot of different kinds available in the market especially online where you can <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01CSWPPQQ/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B01CSWPPQQ&linkCode=as2&tag=momstriandt06-20&linkId=WO2EYVPZTNQ7CRVY">find affordable furnace filter</a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=momstriandt06-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B01CSWPPQQ" height="1" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" />.<br />
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What I recently provided a 6-pack (Yes, six!) of MERV 8 furnace filters from Aerostar to review. I think the quality's fair for the price. Each has pleated <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01CSWPPQQ/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B01CSWPPQQ&linkCode=as2&tag=momstriandt06-20&linkId=WO2EYVPZTNQ7CRVY">electrostatically charged synthetic material</a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=momstriandt06-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B01CSWPPQQ" height="1" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" />supported by very thick neatly cut cardboard. It's fairly thick and I found no holes on the filter. If you prefer higher MERV ratings (the higher, the better!), check out their product page <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01CSWPPQQ/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B01CSWPPQQ&linkCode=as2&tag=momstriandt06-20&linkId=IHBVIVIS6FAT4WCX">here</a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=momstriandt06-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B01CSWPPQQ" height="1" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" />.<br />
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I am debt-free!<br />
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At least for credit cards (mortgages and cars do not apply to that term 'debt'). Haha. It's a great feeling though. I've zeroed my cards three times already but something always come up. Before I paid all of them, I understand where most of our bills came from, it's because we bought a home and had several renovations amounting to more than twenty thousand dollars. Oh, yes. Just for renovations. Trigger-happy eh?<br />
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I am afraid though that this wouldn't be the case for long. The only person who's earning money in our household is my husband. And bills are increasing tremendously, especially that we had a recent addition to our family. I wanted this debt-free thing to be forever! But I am already seeing a bulk of spending ahead... Like in the next few months!!! *Sigh*<br />
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But you know what? I am trying to be positive about it and good thing I was given a chance to review the <a href="http://www.msgen.com/assembled/money_savvy_pig.html#.VrE3dWxGWUk" target="_blank">Money Savvy Pig</a>. It made me realize a few more things about budgeting and spending at the same time. I guess it made me realize that I am not that good in handling money, because I could always do better.<br />
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This Money Savvy Pig I am talking about is actually a <a href="http://www.msgen.com/assembled/money_savvy_pig.html#.VrE3dWxGWUk" target="_blank">piggy bank meant for kids 4 years old and above</a>. My daughter is four and I always believe that the earlier you teach your kids about money matters, the more they'll be aware on how to spend money wisely. What's good about this piggy bank is that it's not just about 'you', it also teaches you how to help other people by donating. This piggy bank is divided into four parts - Save, Spend, Donate and Invest. There are several stickers and the pig comes 'clean' so you can help her decide to on which ones the money should go.<br />
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Here's where my daughter (with my guidance and some explanation of course) plan to put hers:<br />
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<li><b>Save </b>- <i>Vacation </i>as noted by the 'world' sticker. Our family loves going on vacation and when we're out, we kind of splurge. For my husband, it's like 'work hard, play hard' kind of thing. And also, this is what I was talking about earlier, the big spending coming up. I asked my daughter again why she chose it and she said: <span style="text-align: center;"><b style="font-style: italic;">"Because we don't have more money to visit my lola in the Philippines." </b></span></li>
<li><b>Spend </b>- <i>Food </i>as noted by the 'burger' sticker. Okay, who doesn't love to eat!? Well, I do not save when it comes to food but I want to teach my daughter that it's important we spend it wisely on food that will nourish our body. Ironically, this slot is for her desserts and special treats. Because she doesn't always get one.</li>
<li><b>Donate </b>- Noted by the 'giving hands' sticker. She surely know this stuff because I go with her to the nearest local community donation center every time our box is full. According to her, <i><b>"If I don't use my toys anymore I'll donate it"</b></i>. The money here will be spent during Christmas season to get one of those "wishes" from our Church's tree.</li>
<li><b>Invest </b>- <i>Education </i>as noted by the 'graduation cap' sticker. I always tell her that learning is important and I am not just pertaining to books at school. This could be for the extra-curricular activities she's interested in. Like ballet and swimming classes. The money could be spent on a new pair of ballet shoes, or a swimsuit on clearance aisle that she really likes. :P</li>
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For you parents, here's something from the booklet which I thought is worth-sharing, because you know, saving is sometimes not enough. It's also good <strike>though it's a risk</strike> to invest. This is an except from the booklet that came with the Money Savvy Pig.<br />
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</b> <b>7 Smart Investing Tips</b><br />
1. Talk with your family to get their advice before you invest.<br />
2. Pick a company you like and know something about.<br />
3. Learn about how this company earns money and makes a profit.<br />
4. Find our if the company is profitable and why.<br />
5. Look into how this company plans to grow bigger and better.<br />
6. Discover who this company competes with and decide if your company is better than they are.<br />
7. Plan how you will keep track of your company's sales, profits and stock price.<br />
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If you want to learn more about this Award-Winning Money Savvy Pig Bank, you can check out their site <a href="http://www.msgen.com/assembled/money_savvy_pig.html#.VrE3dWxGWUk" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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I love walking with two of my kids, I think it's the only form of exercise I can manage to do. Especially the time when we have just one car. My husband used to come home for lunch (because his office is near) and then me and my kids go back with him. I drop him off at his office and the whole afternoon is spent at the mall! That means from 1:00 PM until 5:30 PM or so, you'll either find me at the grocery store or at a nearby mall. </div>
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When at the mall, I sometimes can't stop myself from buying stuff (which we need anyway). You know how hard it could be for a mom to push a stroller, with another kid by your side and then grocery shopping. I wish I had four hands: one to push the stroller, one to hold my other daughter's hand, one to get the things I need from the shelf and one (or two) to carry the shopping bags and my daughter's bag for when she is tired. Then, I saw another mom with these <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01AP3B6HM/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B01AP3B6HM&linkCode=as2&tag=momstriandt06-20&linkId=GDZL6MFZQLU7HWFS">huge stroller hooks</a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=momstriandt06-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B01AP3B6HM" height="1" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" /> and I was like, "Awesome!!!".</div>
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I wish I had this <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01AP3B6HM/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B01AP3B6HM&linkCode=as2&tag=momstriandt06-20&linkId=GDZL6MFZQLU7HWFS">stroller gear</a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=momstriandt06-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B01AP3B6HM" height="1" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" /> with my first baby. It can hold as much bags as I wanted as long as it's not heavy enough to tilt the stroller. What's even better is a pack of <a href="http://toogli.com/products/extra-large-stroller-hooks-mommy-2-pack" target="_blank">Toogli</a> includes two (2) extra large hooks. I broke our old stroller because I tried putting our groceries either on top (the space between her seat and the handles), underneath the carseat (yes, there's a little space there) or in the basket (it's actually big that's the reason I put a lot in it. LOL!).<br />
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<a href="http://toogli.com/products/extra-large-stroller-hooks-mommy-2-pack" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Isn't this huge?! :P" border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsdtXvYfAXLSzfl-K6G8MohNXzD2jehq3PlQuq9t1LK0e0JcsMSWNjuZub2ZI18ZhAL35fQoNZjOmPDeam1Wk-qLfex99tFQ3HiiVy2UHeW-V-H8oZ4g2uz7oikcBdbcEAXExJFd-HJCm6/s320/_IGP7581.JPG" title="Toogli Stroller Gear" width="214" /></a></div>
Our new stroller is bigger but has a smaller basket so I can only put one bag at a time, and that's means just the diaper bag. I don't want to try to fit everything in there because I'm afraid the same thing would happen and I wanted to 'preserve' it until at least three more years.<br />
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How about you, what stroller gears did you wish you have?<br />
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Now, all I can see are homes full of gadgets. If your family survived not having much gadgets or if you are already trying to avoid using them, then good for you. I am actually proud of myself (I do not mean bad to those who are not in the same boat as I am) because when I noticed these gadgets 'changes' frequently, I got tired of spending money on them. Unfortunately, not for my husband.<br />
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Considering there are more than two competing brands in the market with diverse features and capabilities, it could be hard to resist them especially if you are the techie type. I took a course related to computers but I am not as addicted to gadgets like some people. I, rather, my husband though have a couple of them which he's had since he was single. Some I already donated and recycled. But there are still a few remaining items like the iPod, iPad and his iPhone.<br />
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Knowing guys (sorry for stereotyping), most of them seem to not know what the word 'organize' is. I think I have OCD so cleanliness is important for me. That's the reason I always try to keep even my husband's computer table as neat as possible. One way of doing it is by organizing his gadgets. Oh my, those cables, chargers, gadgets - they're always a mess!!! I have already shared in my previous post how I <a href="http://momstriedandtested.blogspot.com/2016/03/a-way-to-organize-your-apple-gadgets.html#.VuoYmOIrLIU" target="_blank">keep his iPhone watch and iPhone organized</a>. Now, it's time for those pads to have a place to sit it! Good thing I came across this <a href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KMDDVDS" target="_blank"></a><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00KMDDVDS/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00KMDDVDS&linkCode=as2&tag=momstriandt06-20&linkId=XNJTUYRNJLEAKWJV">Aleratec tablet charging station</a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=momstriandt06-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B00KMDDVDS" height="1" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" />. It's nice because I do not have to stack my gadgets on top of each other, which could case some problems due to additional heavy weights. This rack is light because it's made from (durable) plastic. You just have to make sure to place the tablet properly, like in the middle if it's just one, to prevent it from tipping over.<br />
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I am still on the look out for ways to keep this computer table clean. By the way, don't mind the pink wall paint because my husband's office used to be my daughter's room and we do not have plans of painting it. Haha.<br />
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How about you, do you have more than one tablet? How do you keep them organized?<br />
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I was not compensated for this post. I received a sample of the charging rack to facilitate my review. Everything was based on my honest opinion though. This post contains affiliate links.</div>
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Most of the time, I tell him what to wear and what would look good with his choice of clothes. I even buy him clothes myself. <br />
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Just a few months ago, he decided to get an Apple Watch. He really likes it because of the features so he use it everyday, even at work. Well, he got the sporty kind of watch I think because it's the most affordable. And the only color available that time is black. It suits him nicely and good thing black goes well with any color. But the thing is, it looks like a watch for weekend use. He wears business casual everyday!<br />
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That's the reason I thought of getting him a <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B015267ADQ/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B015267ADQ&linkCode=as2&tag=momstriandt06-20&linkId=S44KSD552DIEQS5E">leather Apple Watch band</a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=momstriandt06-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B015267ADQ" height="1" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" /> and in another color. It came with a box perfect for gifting so I decided to give it to him as a surprise. And guess what? He loved it!<br />
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As you'll notice, it's a bit shorter than the black which is the original wrist band but it fits him perfectly. It's a bit different in design, because there's like a silver ring that holds the watch and band together. I guess that's nice, at least it doesn't look boring. This brown color would sure look nice on his outfit because he has a lot of brown stuff too - pants and shoes! :P<br />
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And oh, I have to share I didn't know how easy it is to replace wrist bands, I guess it's because of the small tool that came with it. I guess this Boonix brand is very thoughtful!<br />
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How about you, does it bother you how your husband or partner dresses himself up? I hope s/he doesn't mind. :)</div>
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I was not paid to post a review about the products mentioned above. I was given a sample of the leather watch band to facilitate my review but everything was based on my opinion of the product. This post may contain affiliate links which means I may earn a few bucks for clicks or buys.</div>
<a href="http://www.tomoson.com/?code=BOTTOMfa682188d15038fe8d0b9b3001729324" rel="nofollow"><img src="http://www.tomoson.com/images/front/pixel.png" style="display: none;" /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6888844368798196966.post-12147867153228455362016-03-09T19:02:00.000-08:002016-03-09T19:06:17.954-08:00What To Look For When Buying Barbecue Tools<a href="http://www.tomoson.com/?code=TOPb1a6d1ad4593477233cd77e90745f281" rel="nofollow"><img style="display: none" src="http://www.tomoson.com/images/front/pixel.png" /></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Can you feel the warm season approaching? Here in Maryland, we've had a pretty good weather around 70's. And just last week I hosted a mini barbecue party. I didn't notice my previous tools got rusty because I just left them in the griller. I was so ashamed to use them because I'm afraid they'd think I'd be serving them contaminated or dirty foods. I had to use just our regular thongs and salad forks. Haha. So, I decided to look for a new set to use for the coming weeks. Whew!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">The one I got from Amazon actually looked like a set perfect for gifting. It came in a nice plastic canister and even a box for easier wrapping. I have four (4) friends who just bought a house and I think it would be a really useful and <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00MB1GHU8/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00MB1GHU8&linkCode=as2&tag=momstriandt06-20&linkId=24MXEYGDFBYXUUBV" target="_blank">nice house warming present.</a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=momstriandt06-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B00MB1GHU8" height="1" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCrbipLZ5eft_WjV3xqnb97AObuv3cKEkU6mkytAJMPOovw3JzoKfDqWJPFArV-SgPQUbxGB9ez_zDeli3M_Wq6rCQFO-dqZa6I9I6yDhtfTuIevkRgKSSfaVUpIF_tryXm8z5BL8IHkMj/s1600/_IGP6533.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="133" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCrbipLZ5eft_WjV3xqnb97AObuv3cKEkU6mkytAJMPOovw3JzoKfDqWJPFArV-SgPQUbxGB9ez_zDeli3M_Wq6rCQFO-dqZa6I9I6yDhtfTuIevkRgKSSfaVUpIF_tryXm8z5BL8IHkMj/s200/_IGP6533.JPG" width="200" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNTOOEpF43Zu-SBtT8NyaovmE9qkagpOI01zRiLgF17d7LL081K9tb8D8n0aqvQLEzhtar7aABnaL7JZ5B2mufFOyS5PqVnA7iR4mUAI3ucQDOVgQwYlTXKvdZAfD2M_GS0AZ377uJyZ9x/s1600/_IGP6534.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="133" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNTOOEpF43Zu-SBtT8NyaovmE9qkagpOI01zRiLgF17d7LL081K9tb8D8n0aqvQLEzhtar7aABnaL7JZ5B2mufFOyS5PqVnA7iR4mUAI3ucQDOVgQwYlTXKvdZAfD2M_GS0AZ377uJyZ9x/s200/_IGP6534.JPG" width="200" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Anyway, so, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00MB1GHU8/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00MB1GHU8&linkCode=as2&tag=momstriandt06-20&linkId=24MXEYGDFBYXUUBV" target="_target">what should you really look for when buying barbecue tools?</a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=momstriandt06-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B00MB1GHU8" height="1" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" /></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">1) <b>Make sure they are made of quality materials</b>, like stainless steel. And not just a simple one, make sure it's durable and strong. You don't want a steel that bends over fire. I prefer stainless steel because it resists stain and corrosion.</span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGrRuow7ZZOGeSOI-Zra6KvbHJQptgnnPWCw9BceAP44roZR2I7MSxUUI8_wAAbHcKpFPUzHnyrwp8KmNx65DMElVEKDEndVYezxvU56JyGeoyzq_4qk1BNNUgs63zNg7bu5muGQMnsOaV/s1600/_IGP6542.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="428" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGrRuow7ZZOGeSOI-Zra6KvbHJQptgnnPWCw9BceAP44roZR2I7MSxUUI8_wAAbHcKpFPUzHnyrwp8KmNx65DMElVEKDEndVYezxvU56JyGeoyzq_4qk1BNNUgs63zNg7bu5muGQMnsOaV/s640/_IGP6542.JPG" width="640" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">2) <b>Long handles are a must</b>. Just make sure they're not too long because that can hurt you too. I say long handles because you don't want to get those hands too close to the griller. You could either get your hands (or arms) dry or at worst scalded or burned. I know sometimes you'd like to use your bare hands trying to put and flip those meat around, but trust me, that can be scary. You know how combustion works, right? What if there's a sudden fire and it catches your hands? O-oh!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">3) <b>Hooks and locks</b>. Most grillers do not have a lot of extra space where you can put your cooked foods and tools. And you sure don't want to 'accidentally' place them on top of a hot rack. Those rings help not just during grilling but also for storage purposes. As for locks, I mean a ring that can hold those thongs together. Some thongs open so wide it's hard to press and use them. So far, the thong lock is the only feature lacking in my <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00MB1GHU8/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00MB1GHU8&linkCode=as2&tag=momstriandt06-20&linkId=24MXEYGDFBYXUUBV" target="_blank">barbecue tool set.</a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=momstriandt06-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B00MB1GHU8" height="1" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" /> But hey, you can't have everything all in one. This is still the closest that meet my qualifications.</span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2Mk_oxGe4tNHG26vOY4_bvHM-RaQt08sqX5jilrMfunrKiM1WWeIdh7HL1HW3-Xx8O7rI1_SJ9OCfRSUqDMR-6PAwBsijOsnu1XzGfGLX_0WzL0P1LqAEC89Aqupw2lTSN0Xj90owyT5l/s1600/_IGP6670.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="133" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2Mk_oxGe4tNHG26vOY4_bvHM-RaQt08sqX5jilrMfunrKiM1WWeIdh7HL1HW3-Xx8O7rI1_SJ9OCfRSUqDMR-6PAwBsijOsnu1XzGfGLX_0WzL0P1LqAEC89Aqupw2lTSN0Xj90owyT5l/s200/_IGP6670.JPG" width="200" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">4) <b>Look for added features.</b> Like for example, this spatula has serrated edges which can be used for cutting or tenderizing meat. That would be very useful when you're already out in your yard doing your thing. You don't have to rush back to your kitchen to get a knife, this is like a built-in thing.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhesbq0a6987jfpfRu6nxfqT15xJKFMbRiUUqBmEpA8zKkOKIn5fqIqLZfezjCCxfROGXeNQZ-9sDHpKOgI3E5fpz5iwc1w2nPOdZYdH_GFcjXV9gE9vBM2yRuXbSSqqajOE8w5EyKstiYF/s1600/_IGP6668.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="133" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhesbq0a6987jfpfRu6nxfqT15xJKFMbRiUUqBmEpA8zKkOKIn5fqIqLZfezjCCxfROGXeNQZ-9sDHpKOgI3E5fpz5iwc1w2nPOdZYdH_GFcjXV9gE9vBM2yRuXbSSqqajOE8w5EyKstiYF/s200/_IGP6668.JPG" width="200" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqQcATzOo_nujWyieFB1TycRgvCiatEexDi2Y2vYz_vx7RJbxcqodTwKJFMNua3zK4DqaiKr31j1mDLPMSp0899jdU7w5HiDTljDY3zqAy35zfIkIUvhKxus_oVpwQ4YL2pJwB8iCbpS_4/s1600/_IGP6669.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="133" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqQcATzOo_nujWyieFB1TycRgvCiatEexDi2Y2vYz_vx7RJbxcqodTwKJFMNua3zK4DqaiKr31j1mDLPMSp0899jdU7w5HiDTljDY3zqAy35zfIkIUvhKxus_oVpwQ4YL2pJwB8iCbpS_4/s200/_IGP6669.JPG" width="200" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">5) <b>Look for something that can make your life a little bit easier</b>. If you can find a dishwasher safe set, then go for it. You know how hard it is sometimes to clean tools that are oily have and have dried whatever meat sticking on them. LOL. If you can slip it in the washer, it can make your cleanup a little lighter!</span><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">DISCLOSURE</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">In compliance with the FTC Guidelines, I was not paid for this though I was provided a sample to facilitate my review. This post contains affiliate links that means I might earn a few bucks when you click or buy them.</span></div><a href="http://www.tomoson.com/?code=BOTTOMb1a6d1ad4593477233cd77e90745f281" rel="nofollow"><img style="display: none" src="http://www.tomoson.com/images/front/pixel.png" /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6888844368798196966.post-53745270955128002022016-03-07T13:04:00.001-08:002016-03-07T13:05:07.355-08:00A Way To Organize Your Apple Gadgets<a href="http://www.tomoson.com/?code=TOP39fa6311379d787f2a47cac13f6a9240" rel="nofollow"><img style="display: none" src="http://www.tomoson.com/images/front/pixel.png" /></a><div style="text-align: left;">I know the Apple Watch craze has passed but it doesn't mean that the complementary accessories concerning it did. I bet companies has just began envisioning more product designs that can be used with not just the smart watch but for other gadgets too. Like for example, there's a company called 1byone who offers USB chargers, car chargers made with different kinds of materials, etcetera. I have tried a couple of their products and so far, this charging dock station is my favorite!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnCI9FOJOy7XfoOAE1dFFz4U5yKNqRnosWM6IqUju6j2CC8JKi4a1QbUN4isC6ZRIAl8BYG0P5Y9J19lB5MQPR3VnlUC5SQEjV7NP6JQSQ6dfRWOiSspTQf56j8QWmfi1p1r5ckmuEcK32/s1600/_IGP6615.JPG" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="428" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnCI9FOJOy7XfoOAE1dFFz4U5yKNqRnosWM6IqUju6j2CC8JKi4a1QbUN4isC6ZRIAl8BYG0P5Y9J19lB5MQPR3VnlUC5SQEjV7NP6JQSQ6dfRWOiSspTQf56j8QWmfi1p1r5ckmuEcK32/s640/_IGP6615.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;">First of all, I have to share that I (and most of my friends) think I have OCD. It's important for me to be organized because I don't work well with mess. The more my stuff are in disarray, the more my brain is not able to function well. So my favorite feature is that this dock can actually hide the cable, at least for the Apple watch charger and it eliminates the need for my iPhone6+ charger because it has a built-in charger of its own! I was so delighted not to see more cables on our computer desk! </div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKWscpgBg_Q4F6AoTZCkoH5DQGBoGmmGc7t2gKeDZhMuxzXD__J2Zo1sQZWpAhR0wVOwwicRRUN0ZKoTypEz1tTaO8Whedk8tFb9LLDHpE69lrcmsz1ZWnZtuuGujfclYH5IwwWJ9gZVTB/s1600/_IGP6599.JPG" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="133" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKWscpgBg_Q4F6AoTZCkoH5DQGBoGmmGc7t2gKeDZhMuxzXD__J2Zo1sQZWpAhR0wVOwwicRRUN0ZKoTypEz1tTaO8Whedk8tFb9LLDHpE69lrcmsz1ZWnZtuuGujfclYH5IwwWJ9gZVTB/s200/_IGP6599.JPG" width="200" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggFKelKcGtlf4LjuK4iu26q9GfTyeJVqPfK3wkHzbteg85DkSuY0zMhvO0UXMj8KiEhpjqWT-BszBoDv4vKi_7XVVqpMsvC6gzxifeL5LZl2Za8-2Ik4E6dpZy271Xha80UL1at4NEN07Q/s1600/_IGP6600.JPG" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="133" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggFKelKcGtlf4LjuK4iu26q9GfTyeJVqPfK3wkHzbteg85DkSuY0zMhvO0UXMj8KiEhpjqWT-BszBoDv4vKi_7XVVqpMsvC6gzxifeL5LZl2Za8-2Ik4E6dpZy271Xha80UL1at4NEN07Q/s200/_IGP6600.JPG" width="200" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuV6z9lU46g0DtHZePWHSyfQtunHdUdNWoUpyxGN-DbiFX4ms9fiikVMRx6QyThOddmTu7jH0eVtkF9OQ1dxK8S5cG4ZhSB2HQAji-0QTdAf6KIJTd4KBPQ7SCyW-aWjvj1p1u0mILN7rk/s1600/_IGP6601.JPG" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="133" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuV6z9lU46g0DtHZePWHSyfQtunHdUdNWoUpyxGN-DbiFX4ms9fiikVMRx6QyThOddmTu7jH0eVtkF9OQ1dxK8S5cG4ZhSB2HQAji-0QTdAf6KIJTd4KBPQ7SCyW-aWjvj1p1u0mILN7rk/s200/_IGP6601.JPG" width="200" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj16F4kbX_IvBbBr8imAepTubu5ZWQHOByeLqt5fzXm_zn6nm4Ki1VQNlMjXi5H1RSVqOhyphenhyphenLAPE-jVaB9WMpwAasE8uzBWB0bpMF90cIOO8jlnJRxlGm_-Wuwqb1xWHBVcg_IN-yRqMwe7k/s1600/_IGP6602.JPG" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="133" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj16F4kbX_IvBbBr8imAepTubu5ZWQHOByeLqt5fzXm_zn6nm4Ki1VQNlMjXi5H1RSVqOhyphenhyphenLAPE-jVaB9WMpwAasE8uzBWB0bpMF90cIOO8jlnJRxlGm_-Wuwqb1xWHBVcg_IN-yRqMwe7k/s200/_IGP6602.JPG" width="200" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvaUlOSdpAQtZR1w15tL9OSC5xUW-SnZFNZAlOAQjgn1lmwicYS3diIcukfFzdzicLyvMArkakbz107hduTJ-YklsKJdTTLgeGq5Id2divhf6V4lF-mfGfc5I4u5oAGnWOfQgdSKmdU4MI/s1600/_IGP6608.JPG" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="133" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvaUlOSdpAQtZR1w15tL9OSC5xUW-SnZFNZAlOAQjgn1lmwicYS3diIcukfFzdzicLyvMArkakbz107hduTJ-YklsKJdTTLgeGq5Id2divhf6V4lF-mfGfc5I4u5oAGnWOfQgdSKmdU4MI/s200/_IGP6608.JPG" width="200" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg58dNBnrch-kIZ_7EjLiBujaon03pT_tOp87jska2P82XCq6ol9loFePYWlHawsI4zIA9hvNzKsDBnZetrd7E6h2wwzaHk3cvf305MDV-pGD3GhEu2cNHL3VKifJ1lB95psK-B3pX_i_gF/s1600/_IGP6611.JPG" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="133" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg58dNBnrch-kIZ_7EjLiBujaon03pT_tOp87jska2P82XCq6ol9loFePYWlHawsI4zIA9hvNzKsDBnZetrd7E6h2wwzaHk3cvf305MDV-pGD3GhEu2cNHL3VKifJ1lB95psK-B3pX_i_gF/s200/_IGP6611.JPG" width="200" /></a><br />
<div style="text-align: left;">Besides the main purpose of organizing your gadgets, it has more useful features:</div><div style="text-align: left;">1) It has 2 USB slots on the back of the dock, that means you can charge up to four (4) devices at a time.<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">Though I own mostly Apply products, I wish they have a dock like this too for other brands to accommodate non-Apple users who loves to organize their gadgets. What do you think?</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">How about you, how do you manage to keep your gadgets organized in one place?</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">DISCLOSURE</div><div style="text-align: center;">This review was not endorsed nor is affiliated with the Apple brand. I was not paid to review the product shown above though I was given a sample of the charging dock to facilitate my review.</div></div><a href="http://www.tomoson.com/?code=BOTTOM39fa6311379d787f2a47cac13f6a9240" rel="nofollow"><img style="display: none" src="http://www.tomoson.com/images/front/pixel.png" /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6888844368798196966.post-88262622023418782472016-02-26T23:31:00.002-08:002016-02-26T23:38:26.652-08:00How Do You Keep Yourself Warm?<a href="http://www.tomoson.com/?code=TOP3283f5451c2cc198bb8a36089005063d" rel="nofollow"><img style="display: none" src="http://www.tomoson.com/images/front/pixel.png" /></a>I am the warm kind of person, and I am not just talking about my personality. What I meant to say was, I prefer hot weather rather than cold. LOL. Unfortunately for me though, I do not have a choice (yet). We live in Maryland and as most, if not all, of you know, we have four (4) seasons here and at the moment, it's still winter.<br />
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It's a good thing spring is almost here, but the temperature is still not as warm as I want it to be. I checked Weather.com and I am still seeing low 30F's. That's the reason most of the time, I prefer to stay at home because I don't like the cold brrrrr-eeze! But we all know that's impossible. I am not a bear that hibernates. Haha. And since I have and need to get out at least twice a week even on a below zero temperature, I invest on good quality winter stuff - from top to bottom outfits, from boots to hat!<br />
How about you, what do you do to keep yourself warm on cold days? Do you have any favorite brand?<br />
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With boots, there are several choices. I guess you know one of the most comfortable and warmest can be made by an Australian company. Buying it once a year will soon become a tradition for me. <br />
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<div style="text-align: left;">And about the hat, I used to don't care whatever it is, but I now have a favorite - <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Beanie-Knit-Cap-designed-CacheAlaska/dp/B014VHIK3G/ref=sr_1_40?ie=UTF8&qid=1455165735&sr=8-40&keywords=ski+hat">CacheAlaska</a>. I got one as a sample and oh my! It feels so warm and it's size is generous enough that it can cover my ears too and still with the perfect fit. Actually weird because my husband tried it and it fits perfectly on him too, so I think this is a one-size-fits-most-hat. My husband also said he will "borrow" it from me. Borrow. Maybe I should just get him his own! What about that? Oh well, this is a unisex kind of beanie anyway so I might just let him do so. Then I'll get one for him as a present. LOL!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Beanie-Knit-Cap-designed-CacheAlaska/dp/B014VHIK3G/ref=sr_1_40?ie=UTF8&qid=1455165735&sr=8-40&keywords=ski+hat"><img alt="Designed in Alaska, USA!" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoqDFqqHUxrCFAteq7jXhQjoGUJ7XWTJiXK0yu1B3GAs3a3TP9WB_FaMgBPWen7i5JeegvEDnT_Ch2mgGu_F2EKQTUdmQaUGpTCelZIEmgoXTMjotxoNIh5qJLyJlAccGmgcF5eWMqwR_j/s200/_IGP6244.JPG" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Beanie-Knit-Cap-designed-CacheAlaska/dp/B014VHIK3G/ref=sr_1_40?ie=UTF8&qid=1455165735&sr=8-40&keywords=ski+hat"><img alt="Designed by CacheAlaska" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBMe-ZDR3rk2zqMho_n2gdAxNEus0n_lFAFaFnL2Z3iqXP5abMDznWOfovblkyvDziGz9hiFWq0v4vHU7yC_-r6VDVYEAyJxmrz3ml7m8Ly_nwELJAN8iIUtdeYL3iKl0q5qTTCzZiuqCP/s200/_IGP6245.JPG" title="" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpdOz6LAkuTE0bo3WHn76VXqjTzDb3i7vkqWut6hR9AJCPDjs5WZjmKPTjDNDA0Ptwh8ZZHcMbcwsLnj8NG3HBuN4jRdijoDlrt18Xd1gZxaallw0lMitlbWzw-dFpWGDEaKLLHtr6x288/s1600/_IGP6247.JPG"><img alt="An extra inch of fleece for a more comfortable fit!" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpdOz6LAkuTE0bo3WHn76VXqjTzDb3i7vkqWut6hR9AJCPDjs5WZjmKPTjDNDA0Ptwh8ZZHcMbcwsLnj8NG3HBuN4jRdijoDlrt18Xd1gZxaallw0lMitlbWzw-dFpWGDEaKLLHtr6x288/s400/_IGP6247.JPG" title="" /></a></div>I wondered how this came at par with the other <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Beanie-Knit-Cap-designed-CacheAlaska/dp/B014VHIK3G/ref=sr_1_40?ie=UTF8&qid=1455165735&sr=8-40&keywords=ski+hat">beanie knit cap</a> and I wondered, well, this was designed in Alaska. Alaska, hello?! All I can think of is ice whenever that name is mentioned! Well, now maybe I'll think of Frozen, or Anna and Elsa. Haha. This should be great if that's the case. Anyway, I checked the material and found out it's made of a premium fiber blend 50% Wool and 50% Acrylic. I bet those two are a perfect blend because it provides great warmth, comfort and breathability. That also makes it machine-washable but only with cold water. Though most of the time with wool, I handwash them, better be safe than sorry. And by the way, they come in other nice colors too like pink, blue and purple! :)<br />
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If you work for hours at the office, in front of the computer, then at some point you probably felt that you needed to stop for awhile because your muscles are starting to sore. As a blogger, I sometimes feel that. I never thought of a way to relieve it somehow and it's a good thing I recently came across a product on Amazon that is called Cushion Care. Now I feel the difference. I can last a few more hours typing because of the keyboard wrist rest pad and a cushioned mouse pad! </div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #111111; line-height: 19px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Here are some of the advantages of having this specific <a href="http://www.amazon.com/CushionCare-Keyboard-Wrist-Rest-Pad/dp/B01A92ETXM" target="_blank">keyboard wrist rest and mouse pad</a>:</span></span></div>
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<li style="box-sizing: border-box; list-style: disc; margin: 0px; word-wrap: break-word;"><span class="a-list-item" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #111111;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">They are made of durable, premium quality material. It's ergonomic, lightweight, durable and it's comfortable. That's the reason I can last a few more hours online.</span></span></li>
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<li style="box-sizing: border-box; list-style: disc; margin: 0px; word-wrap: break-word;"><span class="a-list-item" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #111111;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">They conform to hand weight, yet does not lose their shape. Each has a non-skid backing that holds pad firmly in place.</span></span></li>
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<li style="box-sizing: border-box; list-style: disc; margin: 0px; word-wrap: break-word;"><span class="a-list-item" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #111111;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">They were designed to prevent injuries. This helps maintain proper wrist alignment and prevent the wrist from bending back while typing or using the mouse. It also</span></span><span style="color: #111111; font-family: inherit;"> take some weight off the shoulders and reduce shoulder muscle work to soften the surface under the wrist.</span></li>
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I always trust on <a href="http://www.house-autry.com/" target="_blank">breadings</a> to help me realize that and I always got a stock of it in my pantry. Luckily for the first time, I was able to get a sample of <a href="http://www.house-autry.com/hushpuppiesproducts.php" target="_blank">House Autry Hushpuppy Mix with Onion</a>. It has a different kick to it because of the onion but it turned out tasty! Even more, it really made it crunchier! This breading is not like the powdery type, not like flour. It is grainier in texture</div>
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For me, breading makes every fried food look a little bit sophisticated, just look at the shrimp tempura me and my daughter prepared! Who'd think it could be done in less than 30 minutes!?<br />
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With this recipe, I just added a cup of flour. I cleaned and deboned each shrimp leaving only the "tail". Dipped it in scrambled egg, then in the breading mix, dipped it again in egg and dipped it again in the breading mix. Lastly, I deep fried each quickly in hot oil.<br />
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Presenting my <span style="color: red;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BBX852nPt1a/?taken-by=momstriedandtested" target="_blank">#SouthernCraftedGoodness</a></span>! :)<br />
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One thing I like about Top Mates is they offer a variety, there are seven exciting flavors to choose from (details below). These tastes are new to at least to my whole family's palate. Some of the flavors still surprise me! Here are some ways I've managed to use the finishing sauces.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgm0REswexinKCdQCfEGLwbon2HpSPk_64KzMuwZxruqi8UySUf_I2xAobDtaO17QYPWWNy8pzfP68OYXRDdvauyW8Ov5YmtaUvCMAuqnSS7Z1xS1_hjI_txpKps9DRxijhaHE7-9G-e-ct/s1600/12606896_10153463793633915_1872109738_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Top Mates on crackers!" border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgm0REswexinKCdQCfEGLwbon2HpSPk_64KzMuwZxruqi8UySUf_I2xAobDtaO17QYPWWNy8pzfP68OYXRDdvauyW8Ov5YmtaUvCMAuqnSS7Z1xS1_hjI_txpKps9DRxijhaHE7-9G-e-ct/s320/12606896_10153463793633915_1872109738_n.jpg" title="" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSKiCKmMAw3tuSIon0bhMhaOhKs1clTbPogC-sZlmqHvKFsZbK2H0UcjpglT-bvyljGSIhvvGXttHC0RZiHLlhQ4MyB8avp4jrsJeV6YQw0A6iEtDDYh1OF2lNnZivFoHcW5e9eVTyZ9IA/s1600/12648179_10153479441973915_280438260_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Top Mates on chips!" border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSKiCKmMAw3tuSIon0bhMhaOhKs1clTbPogC-sZlmqHvKFsZbK2H0UcjpglT-bvyljGSIhvvGXttHC0RZiHLlhQ4MyB8avp4jrsJeV6YQw0A6iEtDDYh1OF2lNnZivFoHcW5e9eVTyZ9IA/s320/12648179_10153479441973915_280438260_n.jpg" title="" width="320" /></a></div>1) Caramelized Garlic [Meat, Seafood and Veggies] - One of my favorite spices! I use garlic in most of the foods I cook and I love the aroma it creates. And to have this in a form of sauce is even better! It just makes it easier for me with meal preparation. Grab, spread and eat! Just like what I did with this fried chicken! Mmm... Soooo good!<br />
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3) Chipotle and Onion<br />
4) Savory Pineapple - This one is my favorites. I am not sure if it's because I'm Asian but my Hispanic friend liked it just the same. This sauce definitely has that sweet tangy taste. I use it as a spread on my toast too, but just a thin spread of it since it is really flavorful.<br />
5) Savory Cherry - If you want an exotic taste, you got to try this. Cherry is seldom found as a sauce and it's robust taste might be just that thing you're looking for!<br />
6) Onion and Shiraz - I don't know what a shiraz is but based on what I read, this sauce is a combination of onion (of course), red wine and port and is great with steak. Worthy to mention that it's an award winner in the recent Royal Sydney Fine Foods Show. How awesome is that?<br />
7) Apple and Mint - With the combination of these two ingredients, I guess you can already guess the flavor. I heard it's good with lamb.<br />
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As of the moment, Winter Storm Jonas is burying East Coast on 20+ inches of snow. I heard no reported casualties but I know there's a possibility of power outage. Yes, power outage! I guess anyone would be afraid of it! First, you don't want to freeze inside your home, and next you definitely don't want to starve!</div>
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That's why for those of you, who <strike>unfortunately</strike> have electric stoves, it can be very frustrating. And this is where I found our griller useful! So, before the storm came, my husband bought a bag of charcoal and started cleaning the grill! I swear he didn't clean it since summer and it really looks terrible, just look at the photo below.<br />
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I am just thankful we have a new <a href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/B01792ZZBA" target="_blank">grill brush</a> that really does it's job. It's made of stainless steel bristles and even came with a basting brush. Isn't it awesome? I actually got the <a href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/B01792ZZBA" target="_blank">X-Chef barbecue grill cleaner at Amazon.com</a> for free to review.</div>
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Now, I am ready in case we need to cook outside! Even the food we needed to grill are ready. Ha! My cousin and her husband's stuck at home too by the way, so we're all set!</div>
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I just thought about ways on how a phone armband can be of great use. Anybody can literally use this, but most especially the following people:<br />
1) Runner - Hey, who wants to run alone on boring roads or places you know nothing about? This has a slot for your earphone cable so you can listen to your favorite songs while jogging. Just make sure not to put in on too loud so you'll be able to here the sounds of beeping cars. You don't want to run into accidents.<br />
2) Gym rats - Like with the runners purpose, you can use this to listen to music to keep you upbeat, or probably talk to your pals while your busy burning fats. Just make sure you focus on your gym equipments first before using your touchscreen because you don't want to fall on your treadmill!<br />
3) Homemakers - Yes. This could be useful especially when your hands are full and/but you need your phone near you, always. You don't want to miss important calls. And you don't want to misplace your phone after doing a lot of household chores. With this, you can get hold of your phone in an instant. This is also great because I use this while carrying my little one, wiping the table, while talking to my husband over the phone. You can do a lot with your phone within your reach.<br />
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As I said, it's been a year and this has been the longest shower liner I've used since forever! I guess nothing's going to beat that time frame. I have used the cheapest from Target and they smell, I've tried another eco-friendly brand from Marshalls and it didn't live up to its promises. This <a href="http://www.amazon.com/peva-shower-curtain-liner-environmentally/dp/b00j4vpzns/ie=utf8?m=a1c3kel1a2ec0w&keywords=shower+curtain+liner" target="_blank">shower curtain liner from Amazon</a> have proven its claims:<br />
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My daughter has been asking me to buy her more toys for her pretend kitchen. She has almost everything but is missing a lot of ingredients. So, when I got the opportunity to review this vegetable playset, I got so excited!</div>
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When I got this product, I thought I'd be able to wait until the first day of Christmas <strike>for Santa</strike> to give this to my daughter. I guess the kid in me got excited in opening the package too. I never had this as a kid, for your info. Well, I guess we didn't have this at that time anyway.</div>
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This <a href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/B016YT7GOS" target="_blank">Click N' Play cutting vegetable toy playset</a> includes ten (10) fruits and vegetables combined. There's even a bonus knife and cutting board which makes it more attractive to play. My daughter has been playing it for three (3) days straight and she's not tired of playing with it yet. She already made a lot of meals including smoothies with them. She enjoys cutting and putting them back over and over again! You got to love the velcro!</div>
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It's also nice that she's getting more familiar with the things she do not eat. She now knows what an eggplant looks like and she knows that bell peppers come in different colors too. Just awhile ago, we were able to <strike>force</strike> lure her to try broccoli and carrots again. Those were the vegetables she used to eat when she was three (3) but suddenly stopped for reasons we do not know. Okay, it's definitely the taste she doesn't like. I guess she got it from me, I do not like vegetables as a kid. I think if I had the same toy, I would have tried eating some at least. </div>
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The playset comes with a reusable bag as shown above. It's nice because it's easier to tell her to clean them up and she can bring it with her easily in any part of the house. Sometimes, she brings it to her room, our room, in the living room, her play area... Ha! Just about anywhere! Even in the car! </div>
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I'd say I'd like this toy because the quality meets my expectations. It's not made from a cheap material though it's not made from an expensive one either. The quality is just right, the plastic is not to soft (or squishy) and not to hard (which I actually like in case she throws them).</div>
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I think this product will be a <a href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/B016YT7GOS" target="_blank">nice present for any kid</a> this holiday season. If you want to check it out, it's available at Amazon and I think it's currently on sale. I found a similar toy like this at the store but I think this is the more affordable one wherein the quality is not compromised.</div>
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One thing I am thankful for is the knife sharpener. This I think is one of the most important thing any household should have. As I have said, we cook at least twice a day so there's a need to sharpen our knives every now and then. My husband use knives to cut all sorts of meat, even those that include bones. So just imagine the "damage" it does to our knives.<br />
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The Priority Knife sharpener is a simple and easy to use tool. I have tried another sharpener which has a knob that you need to set for each kind of knife. Though it is more accurate, it's hard to remember everything so you always need to have the cheat sheet with you.<br />
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If you don't have a <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00LD196EQ?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00" target="_blank">knife sharpener</a> yet, you can check Priority Knife out, it's available at Amazon.<br />
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When it comes to baby, it's all about the best. You want to make sure you have the best products out there, for the safety, and comfort of your baby. That is where Newton Rest comes in.</div>
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The crib mattress has an added feature. This mattress, is a breathable mattress. That's right - Newton Rest crib mattress is a mattress that babies can breath right through. Which reduces the risk of suffocation, and SIDS. According to an independent, blind, scientific study, with other non-breathable crib mattresses, the other non-breathable mattress increased suffocation risk by 17 percent! <br />
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When it comes to the safety of baby - That's where to splurge a little extra. With as much time as your baby will spend in his/her crib, it's really a place to make sure you have the best, of the best. And Newton Rest has just that. </div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">One of the dates marked on my calendar is October 30th. Why? Because it's the release date of the </span><a href="https://www.welovedisneymusic.com/" style="font-family: inherit;" target="_blank">We Love Disney album</a><span style="font-family: inherit;">!!! I have been a Disney fan since I was a kid (and who's not anyway?) and I am really thrilled about this one. It is time to reminisce my childhood memories. I think this is also the perfect timing to re-introduce them to my kids. Especially the other princesses she's not familiar with yet, like Jasmine. Which is, by the way, her costume this Halloween. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.701961); font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">While waiting for the release date, you can <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/we-love-disney-deluxe/id1028496723?app=itunes" target="_blank">preview songs on iTunes</a> and have a glimpse of the wonderful artists from across different genres. If it's not getting you more curious, here's the track list:</span></span></div>
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<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">NE-YO “Friend Like Me” (Aladdin)</span></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Jessie J “Part of Your World “(The Little Mermaid)</span></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Jason Derulo “Can You Feel the Love Tonight / Nants’ Ingonyama” (The Lion King)</span></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Gwen Stefani “The Rainbow Connection” (The Muppet Movie)</span></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Ariana Grande “Zero To Hero” (Hercules)</span></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Jhené Aiko “In a World of My Own/Very Good Advice” (Alice in Wonderland)</span></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Fall Out Boy “I Wan’na Be Like You (The Monkey Song)” (The Jungle Book</span></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Tori Kelly “Colors of the Wind” (Pocahontas)</span></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Kacey Musgraves “A Spoonful of Sugar” (Mary Poppins)</span></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Charles Perry “Ev’rybody Wants To Be a Cat” (The Aristocats)</span></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Jessie Ware “A Dream Is a Wish Your Heart Makes” (Cinderella)</span></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Lucy Hale & Rascal Flatts “Let It Go” (Frozen)</span></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Various Artists “It’s a Small World”</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">From the list, my favorite is (probably like many of you do) "Part of Your World" from The Little Mermaid. This song is just very close to my heart and what more, the British pop singer and song writer Jessie J's voice lived up to it! The second is a Golden Globe award winning song and it has been running over my head since morning after previewing it. The reason I like it is because of the upbeat music you can dance along to. Even my daughter asked me if I could dance with her while listening to the song. Ha! It's "A Friend Like Me" from Aladdin and one of my favorite R&B singers covered it, Ne-Yo!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Just so you know, the album will be released in several configurations:</span></div>
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<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">D</span><span style="font-family: inherit;">igital album</span></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Standard CD</span></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Deluxe CD - With two (2) bonus tracks: </span><span style="font-family: inherit; text-align: center;">Brenna Whitaker “It’s Not Easy Being Green” (The Muppet Show) and Y</span><span style="font-family: inherit; text-align: center;">una “A Whole New World” (Aladdin)</span></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Deluxe Vinyl - </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">With two (2) bonus tracks: </span><span style="font-family: inherit; text-align: center;">Brenna Whitaker “It’s Not Easy Being Green” (The Muppet Show) and Y</span><span style="font-family: inherit; text-align: center;">una “A Whole New World” (Aladdin)</span></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Picture-Disc Set - </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">With two (2) bonus tracks: </span><span style="font-family: inherit; text-align: center;">Brenna Whitaker “It’s Not Easy Being Green” (The Muppet Show) and Y</span><span style="font-family: inherit; text-align: center;">una “A Whole New World” (Aladdin)</span></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><span class="wysiwyg-color-orange" style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: center;">Collector’s Edition Box Set - Will </span><span style="font-family: inherit; text-align: center;">include </span><span style="font-family: inherit; text-align: center;">the digital deluxe album, l</span><span style="font-family: inherit; text-align: center;">imited-edition double vinyl, </span><span style="font-family: inherit; text-align: center;">standard-edition double vinyl, l</span><span style="font-family: inherit; text-align: center;">imited-edition CD, </span><span style="font-family: inherit; text-align: center;">standard-edition CD, </span><span style="font-family: inherit; text-align: center;">limited-edition double-picture disc, </span><span style="font-family: inherit; text-align: center;">four numbered lithographs, a</span><span style="font-family: inherit; text-align: center;"> DVD of “The Magic Behind We Love Disney”, </span><span style="font-family: inherit; text-align: center;">a limited-edition T-shirt featuring a one-time only design, </span><span style="font-family: inherit; text-align: center;">an exclusive tote bag </span><span style="font-family: inherit; text-align: center;">and a Certificate of Authenticity </span></li>
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<span style="background-color: white;">I think I would love to have the last one. Wish. :) By the way, it's worthy to mention that the We Love Disney was produced by multi-platinum, 16-time Grammy® Award-winning producer and Verve Music Group Chairman David Foster.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.701961); font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: start;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.701961); font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: start;">Here's a sneak peek of a song from the album, this is the upbeat song I was talking about.</span><iframe frameborder="0" height="500" scrolling="no" src="https://members.one2onenetwork.com/embed/56316e8f2ac13b433b9f9652" width="500"></iframe><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;">If you want to learn more about the We Love Disney Music, you can check them out via </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/WeLoveDisneyMusic" style="font-family: inherit;" target="_blank">Facebook</a><span style="font-family: inherit;">, </span><a href="https://instagram.com/WeLoveDisneyMusic/" style="font-family: inherit;" target="_blank">Instagram</a><span style="font-family: inherit;">, </span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/WeLoveDisneyVEVO" style="font-family: inherit;" target="_blank">Youtube</a><span style="font-family: inherit;"> or follow them on </span><a href="https://twitter.com/welovedisney" style="font-family: inherit;" target="_blank">Twitter</a><span style="font-family: inherit;">. Ch<span style="font-family: inherit;">eck it out on <a href="http://bit.ly/WLDO2O" target="_blank">Amazon</a> too! :)</span></span><br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6888844368798196966.post-4725272183190389812015-10-27T09:16:00.003-07:002015-10-27T09:16:52.640-07:00We Started Seed-SnackingSince I started on a milk-free diet, I noticed I have been eating a lot more healthy foods. I used to eat a lot of sweets, desserts and pastries but not anymore! Okay maybe less and those that do not contain dairy. LOL. But I tell you, I have never been this open in trying new foods and I think it's a blessing in disguise.<br />
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From time to time, I crave for sweet treats though and I guess it's just normal. I don't grab ice creams and cakes anymore, I am leaned towards eating fruits, nuts and seeds! Yes, seeds! Besides the pumpkin, squash and watermelon seeds, I've added something into my diet ~ chia seeds! I've heard a about how good it is for the body and you too can read about the <a href="http://www.mammachia.com/chias-magic/" target="_blank">chia magic</a>. That's one reason I was curious in trying it out. Also, I never realized there's a lot of things that can be done with it. It even comes in a pouch now which is perfect for snacking.<br />
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Don't let the packaging fool you, I believe it's not just for kids. Those Chia Squeeze are also great for adults! Me and my husband tried them as well. And good thing they left me with a pouch. My 4-year old liked it so much that she ate three (3) pouches in one day! I hope it's not too much for her body to take. Oh well, it's done and nothing happened so I guess we're good.<br />
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I thought about the trick or treat approaching and we haven't been to the store to buy candies yet. Just the other day, I saw some oranges turned into pumpkin faces and I really loved the idea. I just don't love the fact that it looks cute but the the thing is, you are serving fruits which are a lot better than candies! So I thought, maybe it's better to give out snack pouches like the <a href="http://www.mammachia.com/" target="_blank">Mamma Chia Chia Squeeze</a>! They come in six (6) different flavors [Cherry Beet, Blackberry Bliss, Green Magic, Mango Coconut, Strawberry Banana and Wild Raspberry] so the kids can choose their favorite! My daughter's favorite is the Strawberry Banana, I guess it's already a given.</div>
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I was provided samples of the product mentioned above but everything was based on my honest opinion.</div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com27tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6888844368798196966.post-36002894408955599662015-10-27T07:43:00.002-07:002015-10-27T07:48:21.559-07:00Why I Love Convertible Beds<a href="http://www.tomoson.com/?code=TOP6a63c20ce56b8c4b5b93de113b733cb5" rel="nofollow"><img src="http://www.tomoson.com/images/front/pixel.png" style="display: none;" /></a>You know how happy it feels when you feel like you saved a couple of bucks from using something old? I just got that feeling and I am really glad.<br />
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We have a convertible crib and my daughter has had it for years but never really used it as a baby. Now, we thought of setting it up again and tried using it as a toddler bed. This is a crib that has been recalled because of a drop-side issue. That's why I don't use it with my new baby. Anyway, it's fine with my toddler because she can already handle herself. We just had to put down the drop-side and use cable ties so she can hop in the bed. I like it because the sides work as a 'bed rail' so she won't fall, and again, we don't have to buy some railings which costs a minimum of $25. </div>
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We used the same mattress, some pillows and the only new ones where the pillowcases. We have old queen or regular sized pillows which are by the way, not fluffy anymore. LOL. She chose the princess pillowcase for it of course. </div>
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As for the smaller one, I never knew there's a <a href="http://goo.gl/mXP0Ts" target="_blank">toddler pillowcase</a>! I was so eager to see one and good thing I got one as a sample for review. Thanks to <a href="http://angeldirectproducts.com/" target="_blank">Angel Direct Products</a>! Since we don't have a toddler pillow, I just fold the other old regular pillow and it worked fine. It's actually better because it looked fluffy! What I like about this pillowcase is the thread count, it's 400 sateen weave! I always look for the number because there was a time I bought a 200 thread count sheet set on clearance and I tell you, it's not the best to sleep on. Since then, I always look at the numbers, the higher the better! It also machine-washable, it comes in different colors and the best thing is that it's Made in the USA.<a href="http://www.tomoson.com/?code=BOTTOM6a63c20ce56b8c4b5b93de113b733cb5" rel="nofollow"><img src="http://www.tomoson.com/images/front/pixel.png" style="display: none;" /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6888844368798196966.post-3450247976399758752015-10-19T12:11:00.002-07:002015-10-19T12:12:46.138-07:00Sweet and Hot Italian Sausage for Dinner! #PremioPleaseLast night we were in a rush to go home after attending mass. Why? Because it was almost 7 in the evening and we don't have food yet. I don't want to eat in a restaurant because I am almost out of my budget for this month. I don't want to go to a fastfood where they offer cheaper foods because most of them are deep-fried and I've had too much fried stuff in the past few weeks.<br />
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This Premio Sweet and Hot Italian Sausage was on sale at Safeway at 2 for $7. I was provided a coupon for one and I just decided to buy another pack. Anyway, as I said, we were in a rush to cook but my husband managed to do it in less than an hour. First, since the sausages were already thawed, he just broiled it in the oven for 20 minutes. He couldn't wait longer so he decided to fry it quickly in olive oil. And then, he started mixing in the other ingredients. Around 10 minutes before taking it off the pan, he semi-sliced the sausages just to make sure the meat is cooked. I don't know how to call this dish but it's really easy!<br />
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By 7:30PM, we were ready to eat! I love having a husband who's good in the kitchen. I'd say he's way better than me. LOL. Also if you'll notice, we only used four sausages because my husband decided to fry the hot sausages separately since we have a kid.<br />
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How about you, what's for dinner? Do you or somebody else prepare the meals?<br />
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I was provided a sample of the product mentioned above in order to facilitate my review. Everything was based on my honest opinion.</div>
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