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Give Dad These Wonderful Gifts from Hallmark for Father’s Day #LoveHallmark #Review #Giveaway
June 12, 2016 By
Father’s Day is coming up fast on June 19th. Sometimes it is hard for me to think of what my kids should get my husband for his special day. They love to make him crafts and things like that, but a gift of meaning is always special as well. I love Hallmark. I usually always give Hallmark gifts to my husband on Father’s Day.
I was chosen to review four Father’s Day gifts from the Ken Sheldon collection and Life is Good collection. These are wonderful gifts to give Dad. If you want to give him something unique and meaningful, check out these below gifts.
Here are the gifts I received:
Life is Good® Coffee Mug – How cute is this mug?! I love how big it is, perfect for my husband who likes to have a lot of coffee at one time! It holds 17 ounces and is dishwasher and microwave safe. Click here for more info on this cute mug for Dad!
Life is Good® Loved, Plain and Simple Multi-opening Picture Frame- I love the look of this wood and glass picture frame. It would go great with any decor. We have a picture frame obsession here in our home, so this will fit in perfectly. Put 3 pictures in this of Dad with his children and it would make a perfect Father’s Day gift. Click here for more info on this picture frame!
Love Shows the Way Decorative Tile- This reminds me so much of my husband and son when they walk together. I know my husband will love having this in his office at work. This is ceramic and includes an easel to display. Click here for more info on this Decorative Tile!
Raised On Love 6×8 Framed Art- I absolutely love this. I remember my husband helping my son with his first steps, this framed art takes me back to those memories. This is such a meaningful gift to give the special Dad in your life. Click here for more info on this framed art!
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Would the special Dad in your life love to receive these gifts? One lucky winner will receive all of them! U.S. Only, ends 6/22.
***I was given these products in exchange for my honest opinion. This review is based on my experience with the products. I am not affiliated with the company and everything in this review is my opinion.
Protect Your Family This Summer With Thermacell Mosquito Repeller Bristol Lantern @usfg @ThermaCELL
June 12, 2016 By
Mosquitoes. Ugh I can’t stand them! I really think they see my children and I as yummy treats because we are always bit up like crazy! I have tried the sprays (they stink and are greasy), I have tried the repellant bracelets (either don’t work or fall off and get lost) and I have tried the clip ons (they aren’t terrible but for me still didn’t work great). What else is there to try I am always thinking? FINALLY, I heard about Thermacell and their mosquito protection products. I was excited to review one of their Lanterns for my back lanai and I was hoping (more like praying) that it would work for my family.
The Thermacell Mosquito Repeller Bristol Lantern effectively repels mosquitoes, black flies, and other biting insects by creating a 15 x 15-foot zone of protection for bug-free comfort. Its ambient light and decorative design perfectly adorn your deck or patio. Ideal for use while you are gardening, observing outdoor sporting events, and hanging around the backyard, Thermacell Lanterns have been evaluated by the EPA for safety and effectiveness.
- Works with all Thermacell repellent mats and refills
- Includes: Thermacell Bristol Lantern, 3 Original repeller mats, 1 butane cartridge
- Requires 3 AAA-batteries (not included)
Thermacell products are effective in warding off biting insects. The repellent creates a 15 x 15-foot zone of protection against mosquitoes, black flies and other flying insects. Thermacell products have been recognized by leading entomologists and outdoor writers as the solution to making outdoor activities enjoyable.
What I especially like about the Patio Shield Lantern is that it doesn’t have a flame. I don’t have to worry about the kids touching the flame, or it knocking over and causing a fire. It has no odor either which is great, to me the on going smell of citronella just makes me nauseous sometimes! I have a 7×15 Lanai and I had the lantern on when I was sitting outside and didn’t get bit at all by any mosquitoes. It lights up nice and bright for a small lantern.
This is definitely a great lantern to have handy when you are outside with your family. It has really worked for us, we have been outside every night with it for a week now and haven’t had any bites at all. I highly recommend this!
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**I was given a product in exchange for my honest opinion. This review is based on my experience with the product. I am not affiliated with the company and everything in this review is my opinion.
Top Ways To Make Your Home More Green-Friendly
June 11, 2016 By
In life, we are always trying to find ways to be more green-friendly. Not only is it essential to help the environment, but it’s also ideal to save money on bills. Here are some ways you can make your home more green-friendly.
Change bulbs to eco-friendly ones
One of the top ways to make your home more green-friendly is to change your light bulbs to eco-friendly ones. It’s an excellent way to help the environment and to save money on your electric bill. As this article reveals, by using bulbs such as fluorescent light bulbs, you will end up using only a quarter of the electricity of regular bulbs. They can last much longer too.
Use green products
Another way you can make your home more eco-friendly is to use products which are green-friendly when cleaning your home. Check out how they have been created to ensure they do not harm the environment by polluting the air. You can also hire a cleaner to tidy your home who is green-friendly. There are many around such as http://betterlifemaids.com/, who will do green-friendly cleaning for your home.
Keep heating to a minimum
You should also be ensuring you make your home more green-friendly by keeping your heating to a minimum in your home. A lot of people have the heating on during the day when they are not home which is not necessary. It will just pollute the air, as well as causing you to have high bills. Therefore, set your heating, so it only comes on when you are in the home. You can also keep your heating to a minimum by keeping the doors shut in your house and windows closed to make your home warmer and more green-friendly. It will also reduce your high energy bill at the end of the quarter.
Reduce meat consumption
Another thing you can do to be more green-friendly is to reduce your meat consumption. You should be attempting to eat a broad range of foods in your home so that you can help the environment. There are so many delicious vegetarian dishes that you can try. We discuss here how you can even reduce the meat consumption of your pets by buying non-meat dog food at the supermarket.
Use less water in the home
You should also consider how much water you are currently using in your home. You might be running the tap for ages waiting for the sink to fill up. But this means you are using vital water which could be being used in the environment. You could consider using a circulating water pump to ensure the water heats up very quickly. That way, you will end up saving so much water. Also, you should consider how long you currently take in the shower. If you find you are in there for a long time, it’s time to have a quicker shower or take a bath instead. Also, consider putting your clothes out to dry on a hanging line rather than always in the dryer, which will use up so much energy.
You know by following the above that you are doing your bit to help the environment by making your home greener.
Experience Delicious Coffee with the iCoffee Opus Single Serve Brewer @iCoffee
June 10, 2016 By
Coffee is a must in my house. I drink at least 2-3 cups a day and my husband drinks much more since he works an off shift. We need a good home coffee maker that makes exceptionally tasty coffee. I have had a Keurig brewer in the past and loved it at the time, but we prefer the just brewed taste so we sold it and went back to a traditional coffee maker. I have missed the 1 cup machine though, I always loved the convenience of just popping a K-cup in and that is it.
I had the chance to review the iCoffee Opus Single Serve Brewer. I heard that the coffee brewed from this machine is a lot better tasting than coffee brewed from the new Keurig 2.0, so I was excited to give it a try!
The SpinBrew™ Technology in every iCoffee® single serve brewer spins, steams and stirs right inside any K-compatible cup to brew coffee that always tastes Impossibly Smooth™.
All iCoffee® single serve brewers are compatible with every K-Cup®, OneCup™, RealCup™ capsule, and all private label cups**.
Exclusive SafetyLock™ locks the single-serve brew head during the brewing process, protecting consumers.
FEATURES
- SpinBrew™ Technology
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- – Spins, steams & stirs inside the cup
- Dial-a-Brew™
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- – From 4 to 12 ounces in ½ ounce increments
- Large 75 ounce water reservoir
- Energy Saver mode and automatic shut-off
- Removable drip tray allows for larger mugs, including most travel mugs
BREWER SIZE & WEIGHT
- Size: 13 1/8″ (H) x 10″ (W) x 13 1/8″ (D)
- Weight: 10.75 lbs
This brewer comes with a 6 pack of Fulton St. brand K-cups in flavors Breakfast Blend, Colombian and Dark Roast (Breakfast Blend is my favorite, such great taste!). It also comes with a reusable iCup which will work with any of your favorite ground coffee. I was excited for this because I love Dunkin Donuts and Starbucks ground coffee.
I must say that this brewer is sharp looking. I love the blue lights that come on when I turn on the machine, gives it a very techy look. When I start the machine it doesn’t take long for the water to heat up. Something I love about this machine versus the Keurig I had is that this machine has very little noise when it is brewing. The Keurig always seemed so loud, so this is a nice change. It only take under a minute to brew which is awesome!
The Dial-A-Brew function takes the select-a-size feature to a new level, allowing users to choose their size from 4-12 ounces in 1/2-ounce increments. While other machines allowed a small-medium-large assortment of choices, the iCoffee Opus is a little more precise, allowing for easy filling of a regular coffee mug cup or a tall travel sized cup. My husband is a big fan of this function!! It also includes a magnetic removable drip tray to allow space for taller travel mugs. I like this because majority of the time I drink iced coffee, so I need the taller mug option.
I really wanted to test the iCoffee Opus Single Serve Brewer out against Keurig’s latest brewer, the 2.0. Luckily, a friend of mine has one so I was able to do a taste test comparison. I brewed the Colombian K-cup in the iCoffee and another in the Keurig 2.0. Hands down the iCoffee won. The flavor was so much better and much smoother.
All in all I do believe the iCoffee Opus Single Serve Brewer is much better than the Keurig machines. I can absolutely tell a difference in the taste of the coffee. I believe this is due to the SpinBrew Technology it has. My kids are even excited to now have Hot Chocolate K-cups and have hot chocolate whenever they please (even if it is 90 degrees out here in Florida).
Give the iCoffee Opus brewer a try, you won’t regret it!!
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*I received a complimentary brewer in exchange for my honest opinion. This review is based on my experience with the product. I am not affiliated with the company and everything in this review is my opinion.
