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I'm a down home country gal and I like to have fun on the weekends! Nothing wild, I usually just have a few drinks with my husband. One thing I enjoy is a decent sized shot glass! There's something unsatisfying about taking a shot that just didn't seem like enough. Then you have to take an extra to make up for it ;) Make Em Laugh makes some really awesome shot glasses! I absolutely loved their "Talk to the Hand" shot glass. It seems somewhat Spartacus like with a nice level of toughness to it. It makes me feel like I mean business when I slam one down outta it! I love that their shot glass holds a nice 2 oz which is much better than the standard 1.5 oz puny shot glass. Honestly, I'm actually used to my 3 oz shot glass because well, you know, everything's bigger in Texas! But this shot glass definitely holds enough to satisfy my larger needs! It's way better than the average shot glass! If you'd like to take a real shot, you can get one here (they also have so many other cool ones too!) http://www.amazon.com/Make-Em-Laugh-Glass--Talk/dp/B01AH2P302/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1454528098&sr=8-2&keywords=talk+to+the+hand+shot+glass #MakeEmLaugh
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*I was not paid for this review! I received this product heavily discounted for my honest opinion!
I love cooking and baking. A vital necessity is having quality utensils and equipment. Having a good mixing bowl set is almost priceless, especially when you're using a hand mixer or making some really thick dough. Cheap flimsy plastic bowls just will not cut it in my kitchen! Kukpo makes the most high quality plastic mixing bowl set I've ever used! I also have a measuring cups and spoon set from Kukpo also, and they are just incredible! Kukpo is definitely becoming one of my favorite kitchen brands!
The three piece mixing bowl set is made of the highest quality BPA free FDA approved plastic and has a stylish shiny finish. They are literally meant to last decades! They come in three different sizes - a large 5 quart, medium 3 quart, and small 1.5 quart to suit you every need. They each come with a perfectly fitting lid that seals airtight and is waterproof. That is a huge thing for me as I sometimes have to refrigerate doughs sometimes. They would also be great to use to marinate meat in since they'll help keep everything sanitary! I'm used to just slapping some saran wrap on top of bowls when I put them in the fridge to set, so this is a really huge bonus for me! Each of the bowls also has a no skid rubberized bottom that can grip even under the most rigorous of mixing. I tried my hand mixer and a hand whisk in these and they didn't move at all. That means you don't have to hold on to them and can use your hand for other more useful stuff. No more spinning bowls while you have to gradually add an ingredient while beating at the same time! Cleanup is a breeze as they are completely dishwasher safe and nothing really sticks to slick plastic sides much anyways. If that's not enough, these bowls are also freezer safe too!
There's so many possibilities of different things you can do with these awesome bowls! You can mix, store food, marinate, freeze, keep salads fresh, or even just use them as serving bowls since they're so nice looking! These are the most versatile bowls I've ever used and I'm absolutely in love with them!The possibilities are endless! If you'd like the best mixing bowl set you've ever experienced, you can get some here: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B014EMQCVK #http://www.amazon.com/dp/B014EMQCVK
*I was not paid for this review! I received this product free of charge for my honest opinion!
We like to try to eat thrifty in my household, and I'm always storing leftovers from dinner for our lunches the next day. My six year old is also very picky and won't eat his school lunches, so I have to pack him a lunch a few times a week also. A common problem we've had is that the standard tupperware is just one compartment, and food tends to run together or leak occasionally. A simple solution that is becoming more popular nowadays is to use Bento lunchboxes that also help with portion control.
Orgalif make a wonderfully durable lunch box set. It comes in a handy 5 pack to easily cover each day of the work week if you'd like to plan ahead. The lids are each a different color- blue, green , orange, red and purple . Each lunch box is divided into three parts- a large section perfect for a sandwich or piece of chicken, a medium compartment perfect for a small salad or other good sized side, and a smaller compartment that's perfect for a good side vegetable or even dip. Each section is perfectly sized to help with portion control so you don't end up packing too much, yet they're still large enough o have a nice full lunch. The plastic is amazingly strong and can definitely stand up to being dropped or battered around a little bit. The lids seal really good and are completely leak proof, making them ideal for putting in a backpack without worrying about them. They are microwavable, dishwasher-safe and perfect for freezing! I really love these containers and have been packing my husband's lunches in these for a few days now. He tends to just throw a container into his front seat and these have stood up to that without any leakage! I love how they're color coded too so I can assign one to each day of the week and know which lunch to grab each morning.
If you'd like to have organized lunches in a durable container, you can get some here: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0118HCX8U #Orgalif *I was not paid for this review! I received this product free of charge for my honest opinion! We like to grill a lot in my house. If the weather is acceptable, we grill about every other weekend! As the proud owner of five BBQ pits, it's essential to have a good grill brush. Wamder gave me the most awesome grill brush I've ever had to review! The Wamder grill bush is very durable and comes with a handy drawstring pouch for easy storage. The drawstring has a nice loop on it that's perfect for hanging on a hook. The grill brush has a perfect length handle of 18" with a nice rubberized grip that is very comfortable to hold without any slippage. The length of the handle is absolutely perfect for keeping just far enough away from he flames and heat while still staying close enough to perfectly reach every spot. The brush is made of three separate rows of stainless steel bristles that wrap around the grates, cleaning the top, sides and bottom all in one swipe. The bristles are very sturdy and strong and can take on the toughest of "crunchies" left behind on the grill without scratching or damaging the grates whatsoever. The 6x reinforced handle is very strong and doesn't bend or flex with even the most firm of pressure. I tried out the Wamder Grill Brush on my gas grill that hadn't been cleaned in a while. It powered through the crunchies and buildup very easily and left my grate looking almost brand new without any damage. It was very quick and effortless! I am very happy with the results of this grill brush, it's the best brush I've ever tried out!
If you'd like an amazing grill brush for yourself, you can get one here: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01A6M0QKK?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00 #WamderGrillBrush
*I was not paid for this review! I received this product free of charge for my honest opinion!
I've had a little bit of experience with digital IR thermometers. My husband recently got a thermometer that looks just like this but a different brand, and that thing was highly inaccurate! This thermometer, however, was spot on accurate and I'm very pleased with it!
The infrared temperature gun came with a really nice synthetic leather holster that includes a belt loop to keep it easily on hand for extended jobs. This would be invaluable to a home inspector! A battery was thoughtfully included with the set, so everything is ready to go out of the box. Installing the battery was easy, you just pulled open the handle, attached the battery to the contact points and closed it back up.
Once you turn on the thermometer, it is automatically on Celsius for some reason. You have to press and hold the mode button for a few seconds for it to switch over to Fahrenheit. There's memory settings where you can store up to 20 readings with a LOG function. The memory function also automatically recalls your last reading. The minimum reading is -58 F and the maximum is 1202 F , which is a very broad range to measure just about anything you can possibly think of. You can also adjust the temperature from .10 - 1.0 degrees to ensure accurate measurements. There is a handy backlight that you can toggle on or off independently of the laser. There is an automatic shutoff of 15 seconds on the laser to help conserve the battery. This thermometer is very accurate. I tested it out by trying my son's temperature. Within a few seconds, it gave me a completely accurate reading of 86.0 of his forehead. I tried to capture it in the photo, but by the time I got my camera centered, I moved the laser and the temp went down a fraction of a degree. Still, it was very accurate and gave me a lightning quick reading. I'm very impressed with the accuracy and the range of functions with this IR thermometer! If you'd like a top notch IR thermometer too, you can get one here: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B018XJ0JXC #DuaLaseNocontacDigitaIInfrareThermomete
*I was not paid for this review! I received this product heavily discounted for my honest opinion!
I'm a stay-at-home-mom and I absolutely love to cook. We rarely go out since I can usually cook better meals than any restaurant. However, my kitchen is pretty small, and counter space can be a real challenge. I like to keep a variety of knives on hand, and I have two somewhat large knife blocks taking up valuable space on my counter. I've always wanted a magnetic knife strip, jut have never gotten around to actually acquiring one yet.
The Sabermate magnetic knife holder is made of a durable aluminum type metal in a nice sleek design that fits in with almost any decor. It measures 15" long and can be mounted practically anywhere. A handy mounting template is included so you can get it easily installed on the first try. Installation is a breeze, you just mount the screws, pull the two endcaps out, place on the screws and pop the endcaps back into place. Once it's on, it's very sturdy and definitely can't be shook loose. It's actually a little bit of an effort to get it back off! The magnets in the strip are pretty strong and can definitely withstand my six year old jumping around the kitchen like a lunatic. You have to give the knife a good little tug and a slight twist to get it off the strip.
The knife sharpener that comes with the strip is very handy to have also, and can be an invaluable tool when cooking in the kitchen. It's made of a plastic material and has two non-slip pads on the bottom of the main part to give it a firm grip on the counter. The knife sharpener has two different slots. There is a Coarse slot for getting those rough edges sharp, and it has a Fine slot to smooth away all the burrs and to polish the knife edge. To sharpen, you grasp the handle firmly while it's flat on the table. You pull the knife through the coarse slot a few times and then repeat through the fine slot until you have a nice honed edge. The sharpener works very well, it only took about 8 pulls through each slot before my knife was razor sharp.
Overall, I'm very happy with my knife strip and sharpener! They look great in my kitchen and help me free up a lot of counter space. I can also keep all my knives top of the line sharp with minimal effort now! If you'd like to free up some space too, you can get one here: http://www.amazon.com/Sabermate-Magnetic-Knife-Holder-Sharpener/dp/B018TSDI94/ref=sr_1_292?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1453425885&sr=1-292&keywords=magnetic+knife+holder #Sabermate
*I was not paid for this review! I received this product heavily discounted for my honest opinion!
Having a six year old son, I'm constantly having to pack him lunches because he's so picky he won't eat the school lunches most of the time. I've tried several types of lunch boxes, and end up having problems with them leaking or popping open in his backpack. It's always a nice surprise to open his backpack and finding crushed crackers coating everything in there. Yeah.
Royale Kitchenware make an adorable ORGANIC lunch box that is so easy to use! The lunchbox is made of bio-degradable rice husk material without any added chemicals. That is just too cool! The box that it came in was very snazzy and perfect for gifting. The organic lunch box has a really tight seal and you have to put a little bit of an effort to pulling the lid off. But it's completely leak-proof! I actually put water in it, and not a single drop escaped. It comes with two dividers that easily slide in with minimal effort to portion off into two or three sections. The lunch box also comes with an adorable spork. It's very cute, with a little panda head on the handle and has safe, rounded edges which are suitable for even young kids. There's a velcro strap that is easy to slide around the whole container to keep the spork handy for lunch. The lunch box itself is nice and compact, measuring 7" x 4.5" x 2" and can easily be slipped into a backpack or purse without taking up to much room. I am completely impressed how this nifty little lunch box is totally organic and how leak-proof it is!! I think it is too cute!
If you'd like to get a secure eco-friendly lunch box too, you can get one here: http://www.amazon.com/Organic-Securing-Strap-Friendly-Approved/dp/B0145UP4G0/ie=UTF8?m=A1D9ETYDRND6XV&keywords=Lunch+Box #Organiclunchbox
** I was not paid for this review! I received this product free of charge in exchange for my honest opinion!
A major challenge with almost anybody is trying to lose weight in a country ruled by fast food and obesity problems. It's so easy to overpack a lunch by just filling up whatever container is handy. I constantly do this with my husband's lunches. He'll text me from work telling me that I packed too much food, even though it's in a standard sized tupperware container and doesn't look like too much.
The containers were a bit smaller than I expected. They came in a small box that would be perfect for gifting since they'd never guess what it is! All of the containers easily stack inside the two larger ones for easy storage and transportation. They also came with a handy little guide that has a shopping guide and tips on maintaining your calorie intake. Each container is color coded and perfectly measured to help you easily pack a lunch without having to take time to measure or weigh out proportions.
The larger green one is for exactly 1 cup of vegetables. The large blue one is for 1 cup of fruits. The medium red one is for 3/4 cup of proteins. The medium yellow one is for 1/2 cup carbs. The medium blue one is for 1/3 cup fats. The two tiny orange ones hold 2 Tbsp of seeds and dressings. All of the containers are microwave and dishwasher safe, just be sure to remove the lids before microwaving! They suggest to not put them in the freezer as they may crack. Overall, these little containers can greatly simplify your life, especially if you have busy mornings and don't want to spend a lot of time measuring out your lunch! These are going to be great to help me and my husband lose weight, and my six year old son would love to have his lunches out of these cute containers! If you'd like to simplify your lunches, you can get some for yourself here: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B018X9GBS4 #PortioControContainers
**I was not paid for this review! I received this product free of charge for my honest opinion!**
I make a lot of roasts, briskets and whole chickens, especially during the cold winter months. Usually I use a knife and fork to shred up my meat or even just two forks if it's tender enough. The other day though, I was introduced to an awesome new product by Wamder! I was given the awesome opportunity to review the Bear Claws by Wamder, and let me tell you, these things are something I can't live without now!
The bear claws are made of heat resistant nylon, and they feel like plastic. They comfortably fit in your hand with a good solid grip. The bear claws are intended to shred pretty much any meat and claims to shred a 9lb shoulder roast in under a minute! They are also great for picking up and moving your food as well!
I cooked a small 4 lb pork roast in my slow cooker and decided it was the perfect opportunity to try these awesome things out! As suggested, I let the roast cool or "set" for a few minutes and then used the bear claws to move it to a medium sized bowl. They picked up the meat no problem and by interlocking the claws a little, it didn't drop any of the meat.
Once the meat was in the bowl, my husband easily shredded the meat in a little over a minute. I think it would've took a lot less, but he was playing around and trying to find which angle he preferred to hold the bear claws at. You can grip them with your palms facing in or out, whichever feels more comfortable. The instructions say to hold the meat with one hand and pull it apart with the other. My husband just dug in with both hands and went to town! They were very easy to use and shredded the meat way finer than using just forks. These bear claws are absolutely wonderful, and it makes it kind of fun to dig into meat with them! I'll definitely be using these any opportunity I can! You can't help but feel a little like Wolverine.....
If you'd like to get some for yourself, they're available here: http://www.amazon.com/WAMDER-Shredder-Shredding-Handling-Carving/dp/B01A6EKWBQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1453167186&sr=8-1&keywords=B01A6EKWBQ #Bear Claws
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I don't really use lemons or limes a ton, but I do use them sometimes for certain recipes. I've never used a lemon squeezer before, I've always just used my hands or a spoon to squeeze my lemons or limes. BTipsy recently gave me a unique opportunity to review one of their professional jumbo lemon squeezers recently, and I gladly accepted!
The lemon squeezer really is jumbo! It was a lot larger than I expected and I immediately started thinking of all the other various fruits I might be able to juice with this too. The lemon squeezer is made of stainless steel and it seems very sturdy, it'll last definitely my entire lifetime! It seems very heavy duty and is basically a bottom piece with a strainer type bottom and a solid top piece that you press down into the bottom.
Using the lemon squeezer was very easy and pretty much effortless. It wasn't hard to press the lemon at all, it was just so big, I had to use both hands. The package didn't have any instructions on it at all with how to use it, so I pretty much tried it blind since I've never used on before. My first half, I actually put the lemon in with the rind side down and got surprised when juice came out the handle at me. My second half, I flipped the lemon, and it worked great, got every last drop out of it!
Overall, I find this a very handy, not so little, kitchen gadget that I'll be using for all kinds of various juicing escapades! My only complaint was that it didn't come with a single word of instructions for the beginner. Hey, I'm just a country gal that likes to cook, not a professional chef! If you'd like to try this jumbo juicer out, you can get one here: http://www.amazon.com/Btipsy-Professional-Jumbo-Squeezer-Commercial/dp/B00MFDINVI #BTipsy |
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