Filippo Berio® Extra Virgin Olive Oils I had two flavor intensity options to choose from: Robusto Robusto’s intense fruitiness adds a lively burst of flavor to a variety of recipes. It works perfectly as a marinade for meat and poultry, is a wonderful base for your favorite sauces, and delivers a great finish for grain salads, bean salads, and roasted vegetables. Delicate Delicato’s mildly fruity flavor and mellow finish complement your creativity by allowing other recipe ingredients to shine through. Enjoy this smooth-tasting olive oil on seafood, sandwiches, fresh fruit, and as a ... Continue Reading...
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Blami Arts Liquid Chalk Markers
https://www.youtube.com/embed/KCsR0tsXn8Q I wasn't sure what to expect when Blami Arts sent me these markers to review. I've used paint markers before, but not the chalk kind. I've seen those adorable chalk signs around the web and hoped I could create something similar (though I have very little drawing talent). These markers did not disappoint. They are fun to use and come in 12 pretty colors -- my favorites are silver and gold! Once I figured out how to get the paint going I didn't want to put them away. They do take some time to dry depending on how thickly you lay down the chalk. ... Continue Reading...
Roku 2
What led to this purchase: We don't have cable (too far out in the country) and satellite TV isn't in the budget. We do subscribe to Netflix and we have Amazon Prime too, but our outmoded BluRay player doesn't have Amazon and the poor old Netflix app would barely run. So I asked for a Roku 2 for an early birthday present. We haven't been disappointed!! Here's what we love so far: Hubby and I really like FXNow, HGTV, A&E and the live local news we can stream. The kids are constantly asking to watch PBS Kids, Disney Junior, and Nick Jr. Netflix is right there for benge watching ... Continue Reading...
God Bless Our Country
God Bless Our Country By Hannah C. Hall Published by Thomas Nelson Book Description: "The delightful animals in God Bless Our Country will help you and your children celebrate summer and so many of the wonderful things that make America great." My kids (ages 20 months to 10 years) LOVED this book. The older kids loved the bald eagle and the patriotic poetry while to younger ones liked all the cute animals. The story is all about summer fun surrounding Independence Day, our American heritage, and our beloved patriotic traditions. We would recommend this for ages 10 and under. I ... Continue Reading...
Regret Free Parenting
Regret Free Parenting by Catherine Hickem, LCSW Understand your purpose as a mother Know and affirm your child Have a vision Develop emotional intelligence Maintain your position Address your fears Be dependent on God Using these seven principles the author, Catherine Hickem outlines how to reach the end of your parenting journey without regrets (or too many). The book was well done but the principles mentioned either weren't deep or meaningful enough for me to put into practice. This is more of a "why" parenting book than a "here's how you do it" which would help me a lot ... Continue Reading...
Pantene Pro-V Daily Moisture Renewal Hydrating Shampoo & Conditioner
This shampoo gets the job done = it cleans your hair. I couldn't find where it repaired any damage or made my hair healthier. After about 4 washes buildup became noticeable and I would have to use a stripping shampoo. I have oily hair so this may just be a product of my hair type (though the same doesn't happen with the higher-end brands I usually use.) The conditioner is somewhat heavy so it didn't suit my already-oily hair. I never put conditioner near my roots (only on the ends) but this conditioner left my fine hair weighed down and sticky feeling. These have a nice fragrance and ... Continue Reading...
Secret® Clinical Strength Invisible Solid
If you need serious wetness and odor protection, this is the deodorant for you! Seriously. I first tried this after my first baby came along when my hormones were going crazy. It helped so much with all the extra sweat I was dealing with despite it being the middle of winter. It has a nice texture and goes on smoothly. There is the occasional transfer to clothes if I didn't let it "dry" long enough before getting dressed. It has never stained my clothes which was great. Who has time to scrub deodorant stains from every shirt? Not me. I would recommend Clinical Strength to any ... Continue Reading...
Clairol Natural Instincts
My dark ash brown hair with a smattering of grey absorbed this color very nicely. It didn't 100% cover my grays, but rather tinted them so they look like tiny threads of copper throughout my hair. I rather like it. This overall color is "vibrant" as the box claims and not a sad flat color which is great! The shade indicator on the box was spot on accurate. I have sensitive skin and there was no reaction to it (don't skip the allergy test!). I would have like the gray to be covered a little better so I give it 4 stars, but I would still recommend this color for anyone wanting to try a ... Continue Reading...
COVERGIRL LashBlast Volume Mascara
I'll be honest (that's what these reviews are all about right?) this isn't my favorite mascara. Does it clump? Nope. Does it irritate my eyes? No. Does it flake off after a few hours? No. All of these are HUGE for me, so why isn't it my favorite? Well, long story short this mascara is just plain. Mediocre. There isn't much volume or blasting going on. It's just a smooth nice mascara I would have for light-makeup days. This wouldn't go in my "full glam" stash of makeup. I give it four stars because there is nothing wrong with a nice low-key mascara, I just need something with a little ... Continue Reading...
Tastykake® Minis
My kiddos were super excited to test out these new Tastykake® Minis and these yummy little cupcakes did not disappoint. We tried the Mini Swirly Cupcakes with chocolate cakes which are made with Hershey’s Cocoa, then topped with chocolate icing and white creme filling. My kiddos all gave them two thumbs up (= 5 stars) and we will probably end up buying these again in the future because the serving size was perfect to split as a small snack between my three older kids. Be sure to stop by TastyKake® online to see their full line of yummy cupcakes: TastyKake® on Facebook TastyKake® on ... Continue Reading...
Kozy Shack® Indulgent Recipe™ Pudding
We are a family of 6 -- needless to say only having 4 cups of this pudding was not ideal. My husband gulped down two in as many days leaving the other two to be split between myself and the kids. They were NOT happy to share :) This pudding was so delicious everyone wanted more so I suspect we will be purchasing these often as a special treat! I have plans to try the Dark Chocolate very soon for myself! I received a coupon for these pudding snacks from BzzAgent to try. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own and unbiased. ... Continue Reading...
