I get an itch to paint every now and then. Our house was completely white when we moved in. I decided I wanted to actually have color on my walls. That means me doing all the work. I've done it a room at a time, and am slowly getting our house painted.
Paint can get expensive, although it is still one of the cheapest ways to redecorate a room. To help you redecorate, Glidden Paint is giving away one free quart of paint per household. It's easy to get, and if you want to find out how, be sure to stop by my blog Sweet 'n' Sassy Girls! A quart isn't enough for a whole room, but maybe just a small area or an accent wall!
Washing dishes is a never ending chore around here, and I bet in any house! Unless you use a lot of disposables. For us, it was always super hard to get our dishes sparkling clean. Our hard water pretty much always left us with cloudy dishes and a white film on them.
I got tired of having to soak all my dishes in vinegar, only to have the cloudiness and white film come back in the next wash. I never realized that they type of dishwashing detergent I used could make a difference!
After I used the Finish Quantum Tablets I realized that I had made a HUGE mistake buying my current brand of detergent. Come see the before and after pictures and enter for your chance to win a box of Tablets and a bottle of Jet-Dry Turbo Dry on my blog Sweet 'n' Sassy Girls.
I had been on the lookout for a new phone for sometime now. I was having a difficult time with knowing what type of phone to purchase. I knew the features I was looking for, but there seems to be such a huge price range in phones. I wasn't sure which one would give me the best features at an affordable price.
After searching for months, I finally decided on the AT&T DECT 6.0 CL82209 series phone. I have used this phone for approx. one month and absolutely love it! One my my favorite features of this phone, other than the ease of use is the dual handsets. It's nice to have one in the living room and one in the kitchen and only needing to use one phone jack.
PRICE: The price is very affordable. At the AT&T store, it is priced at only $59.95 which is great considering it's like getting two phones.
HIGHLIGHTED FEATURES:
Dual Handset Features
Expandable System (Uses up to 12 handsets through a single phone jack)
Unsurpassed Range-Redefining long range coverage and clarity
As we are fast approaching the gardening season, I started on the search for a dehydrator to help meet my needs as far as preserving foods. As we all know with the economy still not that great, more and more people are starting to grow their own fruits and veggies to enjoy year round. It just seems like the fruits and veggies we grow ourselves are packed with so much more flavor than those we buy from a chain store. Not to mention that I am not a fan of dried fruits that can be purchased from the store. Mainly because it is so hard to find ones that are organic and that do not contain added suger. With that being said, I was excited to put the Nesco Snackmaster Express to work.
First off I want to let my readers know that this was my first experience with a dehydrator. I have had fruits and veggies that friends have made in their own dehydrators, but I have always been a little scared to give it a try. Since my family has changed our eating habits and eat mainly gluten free and organic, this just seemed the way to go.
The dehydrator manual says to pre-treat before you start the drying process. I started to per-treat with apple juice and realized that I didn't have any on hand. Since I tend to just play things by ear and experiment, I decided to give it a try without pre-treating. So all I did was slice my apples and placed them in the dehydrator. Set the correct temp and let them dry for right at 3 hours. When I tested them, they were perfect!! I did have to let my pickest eater (my 2 year old) give them a try. He ate a slice of the dried apple and asked for more. That's when I knew that everyone else in the house would love it.
I was not only impressed with the ease of drying the apples and how wonderful they came out but that it can be used for so much more than just fruit. The Nesco Snackmaster Express FD60, comes with a special tray just for making "fruit roll-ups". All you do is use a puree that you have purchased or already have on hand. The Snackmaster also can dry vegetables and herbs that can be used in all types of casseroles, soups, stews, etc. throughout the year.
If you are craft, then you can even use the Snackmaster to dry plants and flowers for use in potpourri, flower arrangements and so much more!
The Nesco Snackmater Express FD60 has received approval from everyone in my house. I am looking forward to start drying cherries, as the trees are already blooming. My husband on the other hand, is ready to expirment with making jerky. Also, something that I have forgotten to mention is that is so easy to clean the Snackmaster. All I had to do was let it soak in a sink of warm water for just a second and it wiped clean with no problems at all.
Introducing the Snackmaster® Express™. Its sleek, contemporary design features 500 watts of drying power, and generates maximum speed and quality for dehydrating fruits, vegetables, beef jerky, and venison jerky. Helps dry food in hours, not days like ordinary food dehydrators. The top mounted fan eliminates liquids dripping into the heating chamber!
Features of the FD60:
Adjustable Thermostat. The adjustable thermostat allows you to dry different foods at proper temperatures (95-155 F), providing the flexibility to product the best drying results.
New-Powerful Top Mounted Fan: Top mounted fan and 500 watts of drying pwer generate maximum speed and quality for dehydrating fruits, vegetables, and jerky. Helps dry food in hours, not days like other food dehydrators.
Expandable FD-60 comes with 4 trays, but is expandable to 12 trays with optional Add-A Tray.
Vita-Save Exterior: Opaque Vita-Save exterior helps block harmful light which destroys nutrional content of food being dehydrated.
Patented Converga-Flow drying system forces air down the exterior pressurized chamber (not through the trays.) The hot air is forced horizontally across each individual tray, converging on the core for fast, even and nutritious drying. No flavor mixing and no need to rotate trays.
Dapple is a line of natural-based cleaning products for households with children. Dapple products are baby-safe and baby-specific - using ingredients found in nature that are also proven to tackle unique baby cleaning challenges, from dried milk on bottles to sticky fingerprints on toys.
Do you wash your babies bottle, cups, dishes or even toys and they just do not seem clean or still have a smell or even a film left on them ? If so you need to to try dapple ! Dapple was created with input from leading pediatricians and a team of chemists with expertise in green cleaning technology, each one of their products are specially formulated to solve a different baby-related cleaning problem, with natural-based ingredients that are baby-friendly and designed to address the specific issue at hand.
To read my full review and find out where Dapple can be purchased visit Life In A House Of Blue.
Is your microwave living up to it's true potential? Do you really ONLY want to use it to reheat food and burn make popcorn? Why bother wasting valuable kitchen space with it? If you want a microwave, I have disovered one that can handle the day-to-day needs of nourishing my family.
This microwave is something that can COOK meals, not just reheat them. Microwave, Bake and Broil - do it all! And I don't want overcooked edges and undercooked insides. I do want healthy meals. And it HAS to be easy to use!
Panasonic answered. First off, I trust the brand. My first Panasonic Microwave was over 20 years old when I had the opportunity to try the new Panasonic Inverter Microwave (NN-C994S). And I know I am not the only one with a Panasonic that old - and working. Second, the Panasonic Inverter Microwave that I received is also a Convection Oven! So while I am baking a rum cake in the Panasonic, I can simultaneously bake cupcakes in my other oven. It's so convenient. I can also cook WHOLE MEALS in minutes - getting only one dish dirty.
And the Microwave has a setting that talks you through how to use it, even if it does have a lot of buttons and knobs. It tells you which one to push next for that PERFECT MEAL.
It's so easy to use and I am so pleased with it. Plus, it has one IMPORTANT MUST-HAVE feature. It's stainless steel exterior is smudge-proof. I love that!
So learn more about the Panasonic at the Mom Buzz. And there is even an opportunity to WIN one of the fabulous microwave ovens!
They are so easy to use, just peel and stick. They come off easily too! These are perfect for those who like to redecorate often, or live in a place where they aren't allowed to paint.
If you want to see the unique way we used the chalkboard panels, be sure to visit my full review of their products on my blog Sweet 'n' Sassy Girls!
Do you have coffee drinkers in your home ? Do they all like different kinds of coffee or some like it weak and some like it strong ? In our house my husband likes his coffee very strong, way to strong for me. I add water to my cup to help but it is still not like I like it ! With the Keurig Platinum Single-Cup Brewing System both my husband and myself can have a great tasting cup of coffee just the way we like it ! We were able to try a variety of coffee, teas and hot chocolates which were all delicious. To read my full review of the Keurig and enter to WIN one for your home visit HERE !
Do you need a new phone? It seems like every mom I know owns a phone that is on the fritz. That's because we don't just need "another phone" in our house. We need a complete home communication system.
We need a phone that let's us complete all the tasks at hand, whether we are working mamas or SAHMs. And I have finally found the perfect phone that fits in my busy lifestyle. The VTech CS6129-31.
The VTech CS6129-31 comes with three handsets and a load of mom-loved features. It has amazing range, an Intercom feature, Digital Answering System, Caller ID, Speakerphone - on each handset, you only need one phone jack even with the three handsets it's Energy Star Qualified and loads more!
Have you ever wondered exactly what you need to do for say, a bee sting? Well there are times I have wondered that and just didn't have time to search the internet, or found it unnecessary to call the doctor to find out. Now, it is easier than ever with the Safety Mate. This amazing device is a talking first aid kit and it really works fantastic.
In an emergency situation a lot of us panic or forget what to do, or simply don’t know what to do. To read more about SafetyMate review visit As They Grow Up. Also, while you are there, don't forget to enter for a chance to win one for yourself!!
Being a Mom, I want fast and easy ways to get things done-especially when it comes to cleaning. The Carpet Fresh Carpet & Room Odor Eliminator Quick-Dry Foam is a perfect product for busy Moms. Forget having to sprinkle powders and rushing to vacuum before baby crawls through, the Quick-Dry Foam makes it easy for Mom and leaves your house smelling fresh.
Are you a mom of boys and hate the idea of them having to touch the toilet seat when they put the seat up and down ? The Shandle is a handle that easily attaches to the seat of your toilet. The shandle is an innovative bathroom accessory with built-in antimicrobial protection that makes lifting the toilet seat easier and cleaner than ever. This mom of boys loves that our shandle gives them a reminder to put the seat down when they are finished especially when mom goes to sit !!! To read my full review of the Shandle visit Life In A House Of Blue !
The Slanket is a huge, fleece blanket with sleeves. It is very soft to the touch, light weight but extremely warm. It comes in a huge variety of colors. The Slanket is designed to keep your entire body warm while keeping your hands free.
I had the opportunity to give The Slanket a try, and fell in love immediately. I am the type of person that is always cold and every evening just can't seem to get warm. Everyone in the house is comfortable but me. Now with the Slanket I don't have that problem anymore. To read more about the Slanket review, visit As They Grow Up
The Mom Buzz loves martinis. Dirty, chocolate, fruity or sweet. They are all classy, chic, delicious and swank. Now, when I share them with friends I like to serve them the way a martini deserves to be served - in a Swank Martini glass. Honestly, they are the perfect bridesmaid gift!
The choices are immense, as you look at glasses with curves, details, simplicity or a dash of color.
Win: Right now, one lucky Buzz reader can take home the Omega 4-glass set from Swank Martini. There will be 4 main entries throughout the month of February - and each time you participate you increase your chance of taking home this GORGEOUS set. You enter every Friday during Happy Hour, which is around 3pm.
It is that dreaded time of year. Flu and Cold Season is here again and it's already hit this Mommy. Luckily though, I've been using a great product for sometime now that kills 99.9% of household bacterias. By keeping things clean, I can hope I am keeping Kelsie and Aubrey from getting sick. How would you like a product that is safe enough to use around foods and even on baby's pacifier or toys?
When I sit down to make my shopping list most of the time it takes me FOREVER since most of the time I can not remember what I need to buy. I have to look in the refrigerator, pantry, etc. to see what needs to be put on my list. Since I received the Smart Shopper that is a thing of the past ! The Smart Shopper is an automated grocery list organizer that runs on AA batteries and can be placed on a counter top, wall mounted or it is magnetic and can go on the refrigerator . Using Nuance's state-of-the-art voice recognition technology, you simply presses a button on the unit and speaks the name of a grocery item you need. When you are ready to go to the store just push the print button and your list is printed, the list is also organized by departments like meat, dairy etc. I find with my list I save time and also money in the store since I know exactly what I need.
See Smart Shopper In Action !
WIN a Smart Shopper !
MANDATORY ENTRY:
Visit Smart Shopper, then leave a comment letting me know one fact from their site that is not in this post..
EXTRA ENTRIES: To receive these extra entries, you must do the MANDATORY entry.
If entries do not follow rules, they will be deleted ! One winner will be chosen! I will be using a random number generator to select the winner.Contest ends at 11:59pm CST on Sunday February 8,2009.If the prize is not claimed in 48 hours a new winner will be chosen.Contest open to U.S. residents only.The winner will be announced on PDP (and emailed) Monday February 9,2009.
If you are here at Playdate Picks, it's very likely you might consider yourself a Mom Blogger. Even if that's not the case, you are sitting at a computer and can understand how sore your hands can gettyping away on top of the other day to day activities we do. WarmMe Warm Mouse is a new and innovative product for use at your computer. And the name is exactly what it is-a HEATED computer mouse. At first you might think, WEIRD. But once you learn more about the benefits of the WarmMe Warm Mouse, I guarantee you will be impressed. You can check out my review of the WarmMe WarmMouse over at For the Love of Baby! here. And don't worry, you have your own chance to win a Warm Mouse so get over there and check it out!
I have a love for photography and love taking photos. I was so excited when I came across Photofiddle. They allow you to upload a picture and the Photofiddle staff "fiddles" with your photo to create a gorgeous piece of artwork. They can make it look like an oil painting, watercolor painting, pop art, black and white, or a pencil sketch and that is only the beginning of the possibilities. Go check out my review at Life In A House Of Blue to learn more about Photofiddle, go to Life In A House Of Blue Photofiddle Review . Photofiddle is giving one of my readers a $50.00 Gift Certificate in a giveaway that ends January 18th.
I hope my fellow admin doesn't kick my butt for this, but I want to enter her contest at Life in a House of Blue for some Goody Green Bags. They are so buzzworthy! And cute! And sassy! And GREEN! Totally Eco-Friendly. You want these bags to carry your groceries or just some shopping at Target. And unlike my other reusable totes, these fold down to the size of an ENVELOPE. OMG! Go check them out and enter her contest.
I get an itch to paint every now and then. Our house was completely white when we moved in. I decided I wanted to actually have color on my walls. That means me doing all the work. I've done it a room at a time, and am slowly getting our house painted.
