Not heading home from the market? Need to make a few more stops before you can get back to your fridge? Now you can protect the environment and protect your groceries with these great insulated bags from Sur La Table. These HOT/COLD bags keep your groceries hot or cold for up to 3 hours. This is a lifesaver for me because with carpooling and running around with the kids, I can't always get right home to drop off my groceries. Great colors, easy to use and very durable make these great for moms on the go like me. Of all things I like, they are machine washable and eco friendly. A great must...continue reading
Trying to eat healthy just got easier with this olive oil sprayer. Pouring and brushing on oil adds tons of extra calories that you don't need when cooking and grilling. Use this simple sprayer to get the delicious taste without all the calories.Simply fill the container (about half full) and push down and pump, twist the top and spray. This allows you to spray the nozzle for up to 10 seconds. Then you pump again. Coat your veggies, oil your pans, spray on chicken, whatever you are cooking- it is better with spray! Same oil you would use (your choice) - same taste- just the right amount to...continue reading
Make Caesar salad like the restaurants with parmesan cheese shredded like the pros with this simple must-have tool for the kitchen. This grater/zester is perfection. Grasp the handle and hold the cheese in your hand. Gently move the grater back and forth and like magic- you have the perfect cheese for your Italian delights. No more grated knuckles. This razor sharp tool has a handle that keeps fingers well out of the way. I also use this when I want to zest citrus, ginger, and onions. In seconds you can make cheese "fluffy" and grated to perfection. This is something I use daily and I...continue reading
Spending the weekend with friends at our cabin cooking and hanging out in the kitchen was great. We made a few trips to the market to create dinners that would be memorable and delicious. Brooke was in the kitchen cooking up lentil soup and homemade humus. David was grilling steak and veggies. Both commented that they enjoyed using the knives that were in my collection. Global makes a great utility knife that will last for years and make the cuts that you want with your fresh fruits and veggies. They handle great, chop with ease, and are on the lower end of the high-priced knives. Try...continue reading
Try a little Ocean Salt Cleanser on your face using one of my favorite scrubs by LUSH. Ocean Salt has a vibrant blue color that makes you smile you when you first open the package. Wow! That Ocean smell and color- will it work? The answer is YES! Once or twice a week I treat my skin to this scrub that nourishes, cleanses, and scrubs my face clean. Every tiny pore will be clean and feel as smooth as a baby's skin. I use it at night, and it leaves my skin feeling moisturized, soft and glowing. An amazing exfoliant and it smells great!!$18.55 at www.amazon.com continue reading
Football season, basketball games- no matter what you are watching in your family room- it evidently involves friends, family and food. No matter how much I love all of the above- I often get tired of the mess that goes along with this. I try to get creative, chip and dip, paper, plastic, china plates but week after week I look for new things to make the games more fun. Check out these fun Go Plates. They let your guests carry their drink and food from the kitchen back to the family room with no mess. The deep dividing sections in the plates keep snacks where you want them- on the plate...continue reading
Action, suspense, adventure and humor plus adorable guinea pigs equals one great family film! Disney did it again and this time it's great for the whole family (including adults!) It's an action-packed adventure that follows an elite team of highly trained hilarious guinea pigs that, yes, save the world. We loved the high-tech tiny spy gear, special effects and plot twists. If you and the kids missed this one in the theatre, you definitely need to see it! If you saw it in the theatre, then your kids are going to want to see it again!$19.99 at www.amazon.com continue reading
Picture reading an adorable book to your child with his or her own face smiling bright on each page. Picture Me books are great board books that have perfected the photo-inside book category. Picture your child as a pirate, ballerina, or even a happy birthday memory book. Glue your child's photo to the back of the book and as you turn the pages of the board book they seem to come to life. Small, affordable and definitely a book that you will keep for years to come. They might out grow the story, but will always remember that they are inside the book. Super cute must have.$2.83 at www....continue reading
