tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-82792498078836550872024-03-14T03:53:31.398-04:00Mommy Moments with AbbyUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger1235125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8279249807883655087.post-33479359208163547902020-10-07T10:00:00.000-04:002020-10-07T10:00:01.466-04:00Classically Comfortable<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It's time for another Mom Fashion moment. I like to be comfortable now that I have kids. No more uncomfortable shoes or outfits because they look amazing. Mobility is at the speed my bomb shoes allow. Nope, those days are gone. If I can't run, juggle, or lift a small elephant while wearing it, it has no place in my wardrobe. Sadly this leaves me with a lot of less than adorable outfits. I have been trying to reclaim a little of my style without hindering my "mom" game. <br />
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Pull back your hair into a bun with bold lip color and go light in the eye shadow all its for a classic clean look. I am all about looks and things that can be multipurpose and this one definitely fits the bill!<br />
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This outfit allows for a lot of movement with a lot of class.<br />
Basic black sweater knit leggings allow for warmth and a pseudo black tights look. Paired with a tan mock turtleneck sweater dress creates a look that can go from meeting to momming. Through in a pair of anklet flat boots and outfit is complete.<br />
What is your favorite meeting for the morning look?Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8279249807883655087.post-56289058178092181432020-04-29T09:00:00.000-04:002020-04-29T09:00:10.237-04:00And now for something a little differentLately, I have been feeling like I'm in a revolving door. Not much creativity has been flowing and life just seems to get in the way of writing. Not that I am the best writer, to begin with, but aspiring would be a good way of putting it. I'm sure many of you find places like the one I'm in with your own hobby. So, how do I break out of it? I've decided to start trying some writing exercises. Nothing consistent, but when I have a moment here and there it would be a good way to stretch my mind. So here is my first one. The assignment is to create 3 characters using one stereotype and the rest unexpected using at least 100 words.<br />
<a name='more'></a>Character 1: Her phone blared off the alarm. She was late again, wearing the standard mom-wear of yoga pants and a baggy shirt she barreled out into her aging minivan to rescue her soon to be stranded kids from school. Her chestnut hair slammed up into a haphazard ponytail her face was oddly freshly washed, something that no one else would notice but she could feel it unnerving her as if she hadn't washed off the evidence from her day. No one would know that just hours before she would have entered a building with hair not her own, completely unseen, and dispatched a man as she had done hundreds of times before. This standard housewife whom everyone thought was just a top Avon Sale's woman was not only a mother of 3 but one of the top assassins in the U.S. and before that a topless dancer at some nameless bar which she hadn't even been old enough to drink at herself when she first took the stage. Funny the path life leads you on if you take opportunities as they appeared. Now, she was part of the middle class. Just another frazzled mom of 3, whose husband adored her despite what he thought was forgetfulness when things didn't get done at home. <br />
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Character 2: People tended to give him wide berth when he walked down an aisle. He wasn't in the best of shape, but he was a wide man who could bear a lot of weight. He wore the industry standard, hat over hair that needed cutting, week-old beard, flannel opened to show his white shirt underneath, jeans held up by a belt with keys clipped to his pants. He grabbed his favorite road snacks and filled his mug with black coffee, paid, and lumbered out to his truck. He drove down the road to the nearest rest stop climbing out. He checked the bathrooms and made sure it was deserted as it looked. He took a deep breath as he opened up the back and climbed in the trailer. Locking the trailer from the inside he walked to what seemed to be the back of an empty trailer, waited for a second, and then slide open the outside lock before easing the hidden door open. A woman leaped out at him and for a moment he stumbled back. She was sobbing and he held her before pushing her aside and handing her the bag of food. She went back into the box and gently woke the two children sleeping inside. She looked at him thanking him with her eyes. He locked them back in, careful to make sure no one had come to the rest area while he was inside the trailer he locked it up and climbed back inside. He was the relocation specialist for a group that dealt with people who needed out of bad situations. As he hopped into his truck he looked like every other trucker out there, except for his extensive collection of teddy bears in the passenger seat and the crystal unicorn that dangled from his rearview mirrors, which everyone assumed was due to a child that must be waiting for him at home. No, his home was barren which his own overbearing mother never stopped complaining about and his father begged him to do something about so he could stop hearing about it from his mother. No, his life was dedicated to rescuing and protecting those who couldn't do that for themselves or their own children. <br />
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Character 3: Her ponytail was always perfectly smooth, her blue eyes always sparkled, and her cheer uniform fit perfectly. She was exactly what head cheerleader should be to look at her. So, when her boyfriend pulled up in his practical looking car everyone expected the captain of something to climb out or be behind the wheel. She pranced out to her prince tossing her bag into the back of his car and hurriedly buckling in motioning him to drive, they were late! She waved at her friends who never did understand how Miss Popular from high school had managed to balance her popular girl outlook and activities with an accelerated degree in Computer Sciences while working as a "consultant" for a variety of companies. In high school everyone had been shocked when miss perfect was placed in handcuffs by the FBI then a week later, back leading the squad not breathing a word about what had happened. She was a skilled hacker that no one had seen coming. Despite her B's in science, she was not only gifted with computers but with understanding the chemical make-up of substances most would consider either dangerous or hazardous. The only sign that she was anything but your standard cheer queen was her boyfriend since her freshman year. He was two years her senior when they met, but he was finishing high school in his parents' attempt to keep his life normal even though he was already working on his third college degree. Chess Master, Genius by diagnosis, and the man never met a tie or briefcase that he didn't love. He was her prince and together they walked a blurred line never committing to one side or the other. Now, they were off to a warehouse to virtually meet their next client. The game had run late though and she would have to change!<br />
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Now, how will you steal a moment for yourself? How will you explore a new hobby, mental distraction, new skill, new part of yourself? By stealing moments, holding yourself accountable for seeking these things, and remembering to look at the same things from a different angle to discover something new!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8279249807883655087.post-28124843504505893212020-04-23T15:00:00.000-04:002020-04-23T15:00:01.127-04:00Boho Braid Crown<br />
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I started by combing out than wetting the hair. I parted it down the center line and combed again. Finding the spot where her part ended at the back of her head I used the pointy end of her comb and created a small square of hair to start. <br />
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Now her hair is out of her face and she is looking very good!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8279249807883655087.post-8393933670201900962020-03-07T12:00:00.000-05:002020-03-07T12:00:07.929-05:00Infusing Your Meal!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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So, my most recent go-to answer to this question is either steak or chicken. The easiest way to make these things different is to use sauce. The problem I run into with sauce is that when baked it can sometimes dry out as much of the meat and the kids are going to ask if I tried to make jerky. So to keep it interesting I have started injecting my meat. That's right, I stick a big old needle in and push in the juice!<br />
I started with an easy one that everyone likes, teriyaki! A little rice, steamed veggies, and some juiced up chicken baking and you have something with a shot of being eaten when you set it in front of a bunch of kids. I found that you don't even need to cover the outside of the meat. Just really pump the flavor in the chicken or steak itself. I was oddly mystified that the meat seemed to swell slightly despite full knowledge that I was, in fact, increasing its internal mass. While cooking the juices not only heat up and boil into the meat cooking the inside with their own boiling heat, but they work their way up and outside the meat as well!<br />
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In case your wondering, I used the <a href="https://cavetools.com/products/marinade-meat-injector-kit">Marinade Meat Injector from Cave Tools</a>. I like this one because it came with three different types of injectors which is handy for the different types of meats you could be cooking. <br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8279249807883655087.post-88626484513988581402019-08-05T22:41:00.000-04:002019-08-05T22:41:07.261-04:00Sight Word ToolCurriculum is a pain to create, but so much fun to execute. I am always looking for new tools to use. Here is a new tool I came across that I wanted to share with those of you looking for idea's for phonics curriculum. This new curriculum is for teaching Phonemic Awareness (also called Pre-Phonics) to children. Just click here: <a href="http://www.sightwords.com/%20phonemic-awareness/">Sight Words</a> to head to the Sight Words website where they have their latest teaching tool out. The site is packed with games, activities, and tools to help parents and educators prepare children for learning to read. I used (and still use for my own children) some of their flashcards in my house and love them.<br />
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• A Curriculum covering the full range of Phonological and Phonemic Awareness<br />
• Classroom-tested Lessons based on the latest research, complete with “how-to” videos<br />
• Printable picture cards, word lists, and game boards<br />
• Teaching Tips for tailoring games to the specific needs of your students<br />
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I like that their are free and printable materials are designed to promote learning in the classroom and also at home. Free is always good and it can be hard to find quality free tools to use. Again, the company is Sight Words and here is the link to their newest <a href="http://www.sightwords.com/%20phonemic-awareness/">Phonemic Awareness</a> site: <a href="http://www.sightwords.com/%20phonemic-awareness/">http://www.sightwords.com/ phonemic-awareness/</a><br />
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I love spices and flavors of all sorts, but my husband is more of a salt and pepper guy. My work around is that I can get away with adding spice to a meat if I can make that meat so tender that it melts in the mouth. After a ton of experimenting I found the best way to do this was to not only add some liquid, either your sauce or just plan water/chicken stock and cover for 3/4 of your cooking time, but to make sure the meat was well tenderized.<br />
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In the past I typically would tenderize my meat using a fork or regular old knife, but ran into a few issues. The fork doesn't always go deep enough in larger/thicker slabs of meat. It also doesn't go through meat that may have a little defrosting to go all that well making it hard to successfully use a marinade. The knife brings with it the obvious potential for injury issue as your stabbing at something instead of slicing something. Your slices will be larger which can affect the external presentation of the wood since you will be slicing it creating a new shape instead of creating the little wholes. Plus, the larger slices just allow for fluid loss and tend to create dryer sections of the meat.<br />
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<a href="https://cavetools.com/products/meat-tenderizer-48-blade-stainless-steel">Cave Tools Meat Tenderizer</a> Review:<br />
I was very excited to use this tool! It has 48 stainless steel blades which are large enough to allow for sauce and spice to enter your meat, but small enough to keep the shape of the meat intact. The spacing of the little knifes are key to fully tenderizing your meat. The top plastic protects you from cutting yourself while allowing you a larger area to tenderize quickly. It has a protective cover for the blades for when your not using this tool making it reach in drawer friendly. I used this after putting my spices in that way the spices would get pushed down into the meat to allow the taste to be diffuse into more of the meat itself. It made meat prep safer, easier, and took less time!<br />
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Disclosure: I did receive this product and/or compensation in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own and I encourage people to for their own opinions. <br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8279249807883655087.post-61980455395323317382018-10-16T09:00:00.000-04:002018-10-16T21:11:10.843-04:00A 5-pose yoga routine for busy Moms<b> A perfect sequence of 5 yoga poses you can do even if you're a super busy Mom.</b><br />
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When you're a busy Mom, fitting in a workout every day can feel like an ambitious goal. And while you may hear that you, 'need to fill up your own cup first,' when life gets busy, looking after your own health can quickly be forgotten. Enter, yoga — a workout for your mind, body and soul. Yoga is perfect for calming the nervous system and <a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/yoga-for-lower-back-stretching">strengthening and stretching</a> all the muscles in your body.<br />
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With all the health and fitness resources available today, you don't even need to leave your home to squeeze in a quick yoga practice. In this article, we've got an effective 5-pose yoga routine that can help you de-stress and tone the body. Before you get started, find a quiet space in your home where you can zone out for 15 to 20 minutes for your <a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/yoga-for-calm">yoga practice</a>. You may also want to keep a yoga block or cushion close by if you're prone to a sore back and tight muscles.<br />
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Sukhasana (simple cross-legged position or comfortable pose)<br />
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Sukhasana (simple cross-legged position or comfortable pose) is a beautiful, calming pose perfect for beginning your yoga practice. Start sitting cross-legged on your mat. If you have hip mobility issues or lower back pain, sit on a cushion or folded towel. In this pose, your knees should be stacked directly above your ankles. Next, place your hands on your upper thighs with your palms facing down. Focus on allowing the muscles in your neck to relax. Close your eyes and remain in this position for 10 breaths.<br />
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To switch sides, change the leg crossed in front. Next, place one hand on your lower belly and the other on your heart. Stay in this position for 10 full breaths and focus on allowing the breath to fill your chest and abdomen.<br />
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Half Surya Namaskara A (half sun salutation)<br />
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Move to a standing position for Half Surya Namaskara (half sun salutation). This pose helps increase blood circulation while calming the nervous system. Stand at the top of your mat with your feet hip-width apart or together. Relax your arms by your sides. As you inhale, raise your arms to the ceiling. On an exhale, fold your body over your legs and place your hands on either side of your legs. If you need, slightly bend your knees to lengthen your back. On an inhale, put your hands on the outside of your shin bones while lifting your torso halfway to extend your chest forward. On an exhale, fold back over your legs and bend your knees slightly. Inhale and rise again to a standing position as you raise your arms above your head. Exhale and lower your arms back to your sides resuming your starting position. Repeat this sequence 3 times.<br />
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Virabhadrasana II (Warrior 2)<br />
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To strengthen the legs, move into Virabhadrasana II (Warrior 2). Start standing with your feet together at the top of your mat. Rest your arms by your sides. As you inhale, stretch your arms into a T-shape and step your feet out wide. Your ankles should be in line with your wrists. Next, turn your front leg outward from your hip socket. Slightly turn your back hip and foot inward. On an exhale, bend your front knee and move your weight forward until your knee is in line with your ankle. Make sure to keep your back leg straight and activated. Continue reaching your arms away from your body while focusing on keeping your legs activated for 10 breaths. To change sides, straighten your front leg and move your feet to a parallel position in line with your wrists. Repeat on the other side for 10 breaths.<br />
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Supine Cat-Cow (Spinal Flexion/Extension on back)<br />
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Supine Cat-Cow (Spinal Flexion/Extension on back) is excellent if you experience lower back pain and tension. Start by lying on your back with your feet resting on the floor and knees bent. Keep your feet hip-width apart. As you inhale, direct your tailbone into the floor as you extend your spine (the cow pose). You should feel a gentle stretch along the front of your body. On an exhale, draw your tailbone back towards your knees and flatten your back into the floor (the cat pose). Repeat this sequence 5 to 10 times.<br />
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Prone Savasana (corpse)<br />
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Finish your yoga practice with Prone Savasana (corpse). Start by lying on your stomach with your arms by your side. To relax your neck, rest your head on one side of your face and change sides halfway. Allow your body to melt into your mat as you relax for 5 minutes. When you've finished this pose, slowly move to a tabletop position and back into Child's pose for 5 breaths.<br />
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Taking some time each day to restore and re-energize with this 5-pose yoga routine can help you feel the all the benefits of yoga without having to drive to a class. Some of the most significant benefits of regular yoga practice include lowered stress levels, improved mood and increased flexibility. Remember to listen to your body as you practice and make any adjustments you need so you can carry the peace and calm of yoga throughout your day.<br />
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We give a special Thanks to our Guest Poster: Nicola Smith for our awesome poses! Thank you for helping bring us a moment of calm to our daily chaos!<br />
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<b><i>Helpful resources:</i></b><br />
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Cuddy AJC, et al. (2012). The benefit of power posing before a high-stakes social evaluation. Gard T, et al. (2014). Potential self-regulatory mechanisms of yoga for psychological health.<br />
dash.harvard.edu/bitstream/handle/1/9547823/13-027.pdf?sequence=1https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4179745/<br />
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Streeter CC, et al. (2010). Effects of yoga versus walking on mood, anxiety, and brain GABA levels: A randomized controlled MRS study.<br />
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Stults-Kolehmainen MA, et al. (2014). Lower cumulative stress is associated with better health for physically active adults in the community.<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8279249807883655087.post-54281400661553635452018-10-09T16:17:00.001-04:002018-10-09T16:17:18.238-04:00Mom Fashion MomentSometimes, I look in the mirror and see a mom who once took a little pride in how they look. Outfit used to be on point, make-up painstakingly applied, bag <b>and</b> shoes matching, all of it assembled with the ease that the time a person has sans kids. Now, most days, its messy buns/rats-nest shoved into a rubber band, socks and shoes of the slip on variety (which may not be matching because who really has time to search for matching pairs), yoga pants, and one of my husbands old shirts that, with luck, doesn't have a hole in an odd spot. Let's face it, as a mom, most days are the roll out of bed and go type of days.<br />
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Once and a while I decide that enough is enough! I don't want to forgo my old glory! I have two daughters that need to see that putting effort into one's appearance isn't a myth only perpetrated by models in magazines. No, putting a little effort can change not only your outlook on a day because you'll feel more put together, but also how others interact with you because they will see that your more put together. Than, I start and at some point feel like its taking too long to accomplish, so I come up with a #momfashion. This is what I call when you do about half of what you used to do prior to having kids and all that. Take today's outfit. I call it a #momwin!<br />
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I was going to wear a cute tank dress with some sort of a short sleeved shirt over the top with a knot tied in it for a layered look, but settled for the tank-dress(comfy, functional, mom friendly, and cute) paired with a flannel in similar color because the weather was threatening rain. If I'm honest the flannel was more of last minute grab that worked in my favor after I looked at the weather channel. (Note: weather channel was wrong haven't had rain all day).<br />
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Lastly, I just picked a different less messy and matching set of shoes to complete the look. Full disclosure, socks still don't match I didn't have time for that but the anklets are high enough to cover those sins that I bet you couldn't tell, #Momwin!<br />
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So, this is what I call a #momfashion moment. Those moments when you mail in some things, but cover them with a little more effort than you normally put forth. Naturally, I had to do my best fashion magazine cover pose to show it off. I did have to face the reality that I'm getting closer to 40 and my knees just ain't what they used to be so hovering in a squat just wasn't going to happen, so I added a #momfix, the chair!<br />
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What is your best #Momfashion cheats or outfits? I'm always looking for new ideas to help me not be a rats-nest mom, plus my yoga pants are getting worn out and not from yoga.<br />
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School is in session and let the kiddie crafting begin! To explore some of the fun places people go in the summer why not learn about some under the sea animals?! What might you see if you lived under the sea? What do you see at an aquarium? What sea creature has the most legs that you've seen? All are great questions to spark learning and crafting is a great way to back up those valuable lessons and explore problem solving with a dash of creativity!<br />
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We found some old felt strips, toilet paper rolls, and happen to have some googly eyes laying about. <br />
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Have them paint, glue, or stick the desired "skin" to their octopus! <br />
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We see no problem multitasking with multiple brushes, TIME SAVER!<br />
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Mommy Moment: Take a moment to be silly and swim around the house with your kids and their newest pets! Remember knowledge can be something given to a child when they are having fun and don't realize they are learning!<br />
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I love summer, the clothes, Popsicles, and the summer time fruit. Just something about some nice cool watermelon on a hot summer day to cool down and add to the memories. Problem with watermelon is that it takes forever to cut up and I end up with a huge mess on my counter-top and very sticky hands. Time to find some summertime solutions.</div>
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<a name='more'></a><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px;">Mommy Moments with Abby's review of </span><u style="font-size: 14.6667px;"><i>Cooper: A Rescue Dog's Tale</i></u><span style="font-size: 14.6667px;">: When the decision to get a dog arose I didn't hesitate to choose to get a rescue pet. I would see so many homeless dogs walking around and sadly because they were living without an owner, on the streets many weren't safe to approach and so you had to call animal control and hope that the dogs could be recovered and find good homes. So, maybe out of guilt that my own species would treat another that it had raised to be domesticated so horrible, getting a rescue was an obvious choice. I want my kids to know and understand having compassion for something that depends on you and when to show kindness. As they colored their way through this book I think they understood just how amazing our 3 fur-babies are. They seem to be more interested in giving them kisses and helping take care of them. If you are getting a new pet I strongly ask you to consider a rescue. This book will help your family get excited for their newest family member and ten percent of the proceeds go to benefiting shelters and rescue organizations across the country. </span></span><br />
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<span id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1460576245746_6121" style="-webkit-padding-start: 0px; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt;">As Cooper is now the official spokesdog of the PALS program, the last page of his book features a colorable tutorial about the program and its new campaign, “You Join – You Share – We Give.” For every “join” to the PALS Facebook page, John Paul Pet will make a $1 donation to the </span><a href="http://www.morrisanimalfoundation.org/" rel="nofollow" shape="rect" style="-webkit-padding-start: 0px; background: transparent; color: #196ad4; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px;" target="_blank"><span style="-webkit-padding-start: 0px; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt;">Morris Animal Foundation</span></a><span style="-webkit-padding-start: 0px; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt;"> (up to $5,000).</span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-padding-start: 0px; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt;">“At John Paul Pet, we’re always looking for new and engaging strategies to further educate the pet community and </span><span style="-webkit-padding-start: 0px; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt;">to promote health, wellness, and responsible pet ownership,</span><span style="-webkit-padding-start: 0px; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt;">” said John Paul Pet Co-Founder John Capra. “Finding a fun way to involve kids at an early age – while also being able to help worthy animal welfare organizations – is truly a win-win for us.”</span></div>
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<span id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1460576245746_6114" style="-webkit-padding-start: 0px; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt;">Through no fault of his own, Cooper had a very difficult time finding a forever home. During his short life, he had been adopted, returned, placed with an elderly owner who could no longer care for him, and spent time in a foster home. Cooper’s story resonates because it is unfortunately all too common. According to the ASPCA, </span><span id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1460576245746_6109" style="-webkit-padding-start: 0px; color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt;">approximately 7.6 million companion animals enter animal shelters nationwide every year. Of those, roughly<b id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1460576245746_6112" style="-webkit-padding-start: 0px;">2.7 million animals</b> are euthanized before they ever get the chance to experience what it’s like to have a family or pet parent to call their own.</span></div>
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<span id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1460576245746_6105" style="-webkit-padding-start: 0px; color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt;">Understanding that pet rescue education requires reaching children at an impressionable age, John Paul Pet sought to turn Cooper’s story into a fun activity book for kids that would drive home the importance of pet adoption. They reached out to James S. Martinez of Helping Tales Publishers to help turn their idea into a reality. <i style="-webkit-padding-start: 0px;">Cooper: A Rescue Dog’s Tale</i> coloring and activity book tells Cooper’s story from start to finish and ends with him finding his forever home with a family and two other dogs in Bulverde, TX – all through the social media outreach of Dial.</span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-padding-start: 0px; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt;">“This experience was a reminder that it only takes a phone call, a Facebook</span><span style="-webkit-padding-start: 0px; color: #757575; font-family: Times; font-size: 11pt;"> </span><span id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1460576245746_6080" style="-webkit-padding-start: 0px; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt;">posting, telling a friend or sharing a story with a stranger,” said Dial. “I hope this inspires all of us to stop and think twice when we see a pet in need. One little thing could mean the difference between life and death for a homeless pet.”</span><span style="-webkit-padding-start: 0px; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt;"></span></div>
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<span id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1460576245746_6098" style="-webkit-padding-start: 0px; color: #10131a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt;">The book is available to consumers at an introductory price of $5.99 on </span><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Cooper-Rescue-Dogs-Coloring-Activity/dp/0989428281/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1455651146&sr=8-1&keywords=cooper+a+rescue+dog%27s+tale" rel="nofollow" shape="rect" style="-webkit-padding-start: 0px; background: transparent; color: #196ad4; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px;" target="_blank"><span style="-webkit-padding-start: 0px; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt;">Amazon.com</span></a><span id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1460576245746_6092" style="-webkit-padding-start: 0px; color: #10131a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt;">. After February 27, the cost of the book will be $6.99. Any rescue organizations that want to purchase the book for resale or fundraising can do so at a discounted price via </span><a href="http://helpingtales.com/books.htm" rel="nofollow" shape="rect" style="-webkit-padding-start: 0px; background: transparent; color: #196ad4; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px;" target="_blank"><span style="-webkit-padding-start: 0px; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt;">Helping Tales</span></a><span style="-webkit-padding-start: 0px; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt;">.</span></div>
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<a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-3IF7t7-EWy4/Vw1TpApRXaI/AAAAAAAAUus/to8gn2Ib828KS0PlDP1ZtEPmWt6jhROiw/s1600/IMG_20160311_205240857.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="179" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-3IF7t7-EWy4/Vw1TpApRXaI/AAAAAAAAUus/to8gn2Ib828KS0PlDP1ZtEPmWt6jhROiw/s320/IMG_20160311_205240857.jpg" width="320" /></a><span style="font-family: inherit;">Where does the time in the day go? No matter how much I do, how fast I move their is always something that needs to be done. The more moving parts in your house the more little interruptions that come along and steal precious seconds from the rest of the to-do list. One thing that I always seem to have the worst time keeping up with is the dog dish. I have 3 dogs and they won't touch it for hours, then right when I am carrying a kid, laundry bin, and half a dozen other things I hear the slurping of the pups. Wouldn't you know it, they empty the darn thing in 5 minutes flat and now I need to fill it up again. It never ends! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Mommy Moments with Abby's review of the Torus Bowl: So, what first caught my eye about this bowl was that it held a reserve of water that it self filled as needed. This was the perfect solution to my problem, but in the past the only options have been those upside down liter bottles that tend to make a mess or get knocked off and now I have a mini-puddle in my house demanding attention. For that reason I have always avoided bowls that self fill, more problems then the one I got! This bowl, however holds the water in the walls of the bowl itself! Perfect, no spill during the dish fill, no accidental puddle, just added time before I have to fill it up and the pups are well hydrated in our desert home! The bonus for me was that it can lock or not fill with the reserve water so I can take it on long trips without a huge mess or extra-water containers. Space and time saver! </span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">As my dogs get older we water more of what they eat and what goes in them. The water out here tends to be hard and full of minerals that they may not need and may build up in their aging systems. The water dish has an easily replaceable filter. So, not only do I solve my random water filling issue, can take this on long trips without using even more space to fill it, I also know that the water they get is probably better then the water I am drinking because its filtered. I really love this bowl and what it offers. Check it out for yourself!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 18px;">I don't know about you but </span></span><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="line-height: 18px;">bath-time</span></span><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 18px;"> is playtime for my kids, but those darn bathtoys like to collect non-clean mildew and other grossness. Not very mommy friendly. I have gone through a few different bath holders and either they start to get gross because they aren't all mesh. Then their are the little suction cup hooks that I usually hang the loafa's with always seem to fall down or to not hold on to the power of a 2 year </span></span><span style="line-height: 18px;">old</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 18px;"> grip. </span></span></span></span></div>
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<a name='more'></a><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="line-height: 18px;">Mommy Moments with Abby's review of </span></span><span style="background-color: white;"><a href="http://goo.gl/TPGe33" style="color: #333333; line-height: 1.1em;">Bath Toy Organizer Set By Bath Fun Time</a><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="line-height: 1.1em;">: I am really impressed by this bath product. The bag is huge and holds a ton of toys, plus it is entirely mesh so instead of mildew the water just drips out while it hangs there keeping my bath time still clean time, not germ time. The really impressive part of this, to me at least, was the hooks. They lock on so no more 2 year old </span></span><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="line-height: 17.6px;">Hercules</span></span><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="line-height: 1.1em;"> moves with the loafa's! The little squeaky toys are a great addition to our </span><span style="line-height: 17.6px;">bath-time</span><span style="line-height: 1.1em;"> collection and my 2 year old is obsessed with the little turtle! </span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 1.1em;">I have had nets before, but they have been too small and the toys either weigh it down or they just spill out the top. The larger toy holders then to have non-mesh on the sides or bottoms and then it's mildew central. It never fails I can wash the toys as much as I want, but eventually the bags just create mildew and I'm stuck scrubbing. I am hopeful that this continues to hold up as well as it seems to be as it is mesh and big enough for all our bathtime fun! Check it out for yourself:<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B015785ZJU/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B015785ZJU&linkCode=as2&tag=httpmommymome-20&linkId=X6JKAT4GVXA2MB2G">Bath Toy Organization by Bath Time Fun</a></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: #f7f7f7; color: #333333; line-height: 18px;">Bath Toy Organizer Set By Bath Fun Time + 2 Extra Strong Suction Cups + 6 Bath Toys for Babies + 2 Loofahs + 2 ebooks: "Breast Feeding Guide for new mothers" and "Potty training Guide".</span><br style="color: #333333; line-height: 18px;" /><span style="background-color: #f7f7f7; color: #333333; line-height: 18px;">Large Size Net, white color, Washable, Mold Resistance, Tidy Clean Bathtub.</span></span><a href="http://www.tomoson.com/?code=TOPafe5b8c0a0566dcd1a4d34512b545ddc" rel="nofollow"><img src="http://www.tomoson.com/images/front/pixel.png" style="display: none;" /></a><a href="http://www.tomoson.com/?code=BOTTOMafe5b8c0a0566dcd1a4d34512b545ddc" rel="nofollow"><img src="http://www.tomoson.com/images/front/pixel.png" style="display: none;" /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8279249807883655087.post-61178314521112286322016-01-11T15:05:00.002-05:002016-01-11T15:05:32.917-05:00Backseat Car Organizer and Car Visor Organizer<a href="http://www.tomoson.com/?code=TOPe027a1327170c699080d3524530655bd" rel="nofollow"><img src="http://www.tomoson.com/images/front/pixel.png" style="display: none;" /></a><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">If you have more than one kid than you know that one of the best ways to save sanity is to make sure everything has it's own little home or place to go when not in use. You will need this in order to find anything and to keep your home from looking like you belong on some TLC reality show or something, Lost in mommy-hoarding. Half the battle with that, for me at least, if finding homes for things. I'm constantly relying on Pinterest and products to keep my home sane, well sane enough for a family to function. </span><br />
<a name='more'></a><span style="font-family: inherit;">Mommy Moments with Abby's review of Backseat Car Organizer and Car Visor Organizer: Organizing the house can be a task, but for me that is so much easier than organizing the car. The car has less available space to stash stuff, less nooks for shelving or other storage containers, and the needs tend to be fluid in a car depending on destination and how many kids will be packing in on any given day. So, I mainly turn to products for just this purpose. The key to a good car organizing product is the ability to utilize otherwise dead space. The back of a seat is a great place where things can be stored if their were something allowing for such a thing to occur. I love, love, love, that this organizer has so many pockets. Finding things quickly in the car is huge for me, so I prefer more pockets to less. The organizers with less pockets usually end up holding a lot, but it never fails, the thing I need ends up at the bottom of a huge pocket and I have to dig for it wasting time. Plus, since things fall to the bottom I end up packing them again since I can't find or see them. So, I love that this has more individual pockets to stash stuff. Less room for error. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Another dead space is the visor. I find that when I'm sitting in the carpool line to pick up or drop off someone see's you and usually needs to give you a message, ask you a favor, or remind you of something else you have to do. For me having a pen and paper is handy. I drive a large mom-icle and putting these things in my center console is like dropping them into a bottomless pit. They are still their but finding them takes skill and endurance. So being able to stash them, some business or mom cards, the list of the day(grocery, errand, etc), and a phone numbers list for emergencies is a huge deal. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">I really like the order this has placed in my car and think you should test it out for yourself. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #f7f7f7; color: #333333; font-family: inherit; line-height: 18px;">Are You Tired Of Digging Around The Car Looking For Your Kids' Favorite Toys?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong style="color: #333333; line-height: 18px;">THE COMPLETE CAR ORGANIZING SOLUTION </strong><span style="background-color: #f7f7f7; color: #333333; line-height: 18px;">- In order to give you a full, clutter-free driving experience, we added an extra visor organizer to our backseat organizer just for you, the driver. Having a special place to store important traveling documents will make your mobile life much easier with more peace of mind.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong style="color: #333333; line-height: 18px;">Backseat organizer size</strong><span style="background-color: #f7f7f7; color: #333333; line-height: 18px;">: 22.1" x 12.4", length of the straps: 48" bottom, 16.5" top.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong style="color: #333333; line-height: 18px;">Visor organizer size</strong><span style="background-color: #f7f7f7; color: #333333; line-height: 18px;">: 12" x 6.9"</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #f7f7f7; color: #333333; font-family: inherit; line-height: 18px;">No matter if you're traveling or running errands with young children, when they start to get unruly and impatient, you need to keep them occupied, but all the toys are lying all over your car. You try to reach behind and catch one, but you can't focus on driving, so the stress levels rises!</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #f7f7f7; color: #333333; font-family: inherit; line-height: 18px;">Being able to get your kids' essentials at a moment's notice is one of the secrets to enjoying pleasant car rides. How about making all your road trips completely stress-free?</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #f7f7f7; color: #333333; font-family: inherit; line-height: 18px;">With Fancy Mobility car organizers, you will not only tame the clutter but stay organized for years to come. Our car organizers are the best available on the market with quality superior to any other brand.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #f7f7f7; color: #333333; font-family: inherit; line-height: 18px;">LOOK NO FURTHER! Fancy Mobility is clearly the best choice with its 100% lifetime money-back guarantee. It is a RISK-FREE purchase you shouldn't pass up.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Disclaimer: I received this product at a reduced price or for free in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own. </span><a href="http://www.tomoson.com/?code=BOTTOMe027a1327170c699080d3524530655bd" rel="nofollow"><img src="http://www.tomoson.com/images/front/pixel.png" style="display: none;" /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8279249807883655087.post-53286531892748815542016-01-06T00:33:00.001-05:002016-01-06T00:33:14.194-05:00Cache Alaska Ski Hat<a href="http://www.tomoson.com/?code=TOPf696cf38004f093fd167bb8fe03f8b23" rel="nofollow"><img style="display: none" src="http://www.tomoson.com/images/front/pixel.png" /></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<a name='more'></a>Mommy Moments with Abby's review of Cache Alaska Ski Hat: One thing that really drew me to this hat is that their is a fleece lining around the inside, just on the section that would hit the ears. The reason I like this better than the full<br />
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fleece inside is because of head sweat. My ears get cold, but the hair on my head insulates my head. Adding fleece to my entire head makes it sweat since it's like a double liner for the head part. Having just the ears covered is perfect. My head doesn't get too warm or sweaty this way. </div>
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The hat fits well and seems to be well made, tightly knitted. I love the blue color of the one I have as it is my favorite color! <br />
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<li style="list-style-type: disc;">PREMIUM FIBER BLEND: 50%Wool 50% Acrylic keeps it breathable, yet warm!<br />FLEECE LINED: For extra comfort and warmth, great for endurance sports like Hiking and Skiing!<br />DESIGNED IN ALASKA: Snug Fit design makes it easy to pocket or to pack. We like to keep one in every coat pocket so we're ready when that glacier breeze starts blowing.<br />HIGH QUALITY - CLASSIC SOLID COLOR STYLE: Alaska Style is all about rugged simplicity!<br />SIZE AND CARE: One Size Fits Most, Machine Wash Cold; Lay Flat to Dry<br /></li>
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So, why is it that we women are constantly wanting to or actually just stealing our men clothes? I thought I was going to be getting my husband a nice accessory, but somehow it ended up in my vanity? Weird, right? How did it find it's way to my stuff? Not sure.<br />
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<a name='more'></a>Mommy Moments with Abby Topaz Unisex 5060ABK Robust Design Dress Watch: I like the look of this watch. The leather band is easily adjustable. I prefer it to my other watch which has the metal bands. If I want to have it fitted, smaller or larger, then I have to take it to a store and have bands either added to the watch or taken away from the watch. The leather means no pinching or band removals! Big plus, The large face means it's easier to see the time and looks good on your husband, masculine and large; or on you making your wrist look small and feminine. <br />
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UNISEX Luxury Fashion watch. Sports Watch engineered with a state-of-the-art quartz technology movement shows precise time and date. Equipped with stainless a Stainless Steel Case material that makes it extremely durable. Great watch for those that need an everyday multi use timepiece that will withstand the wear and tear. Designed as a luxury watch for an incredibly affordable price for both boys and girls, men and women. Has an luxurious look and high-end design with small seconds subdial above 6 O'clock hour. Water resistant to 99 feet. Not designed for diving, swimming, showering, etc.. Comes with 2 years Warranty. If you do not think this watch is for you, simply return it to us within 30 days and we will refund you 100% of your order.</div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">My daughter is very into cooking right now. Add to that, she is a kid and all kids are candy freaks. That is why I'm excited to make some Gummi Bears with her. She can use the dropper, pick the flavors, and I can do any stove work. This way it's something we can do together, but she can do most of it herself! </span><br />
<a name='more'></a><span style="font-family: inherit;">Mommy Moments with Abby's review of Gummy Bear Silicone Candy Mold: First of all the bears are small. They are about the size of a normal gummy bear, thus the need for a dropper to put in the mix. One thing that I love about making your own candy, in this case Gummy Bears is that you can make is more healthy than the stuff you buy in the store. I found a great recipe for some healthy Strawberry Gummy Bears: <a href="http://dessertswithbenefits.com/healthy-homemade-gummy-bears/">Desserts with Benefits</a>. The recipe guide that comes with the mold has some great recipes as well. It was very exciting for us to make our own Gummy Bears! I can't wait until school starts again to put some in her lunchbox as a "treat"! It's one treat I don't mind her eating! </span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">This is pretty easy to clean. I just used some soap and a dish brush to get into the bear cavities and a little scrubbing, done! I used a bottle brush to clean out the dropper. No baked on food scrubbing needed! </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #f7f7f7; font-family: inherit; line-height: 18px;">This tray makes 50 small gummies the same small bite size as Haribo bears, but now you can make your own quick and easy at home. The tray comes with an easy fill dropper to help fill the cavities and also a useful PDF recipe guide to help you along. This guide will come by e mail from your amazon account once the item is shipped. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #f7f7f7; font-family: inherit; line-height: 18px;">Make traditional gummy jello recipes or use this as an opportunity to make healthy vitamin packed treats for you or the kids.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #f7f7f7; font-family: inherit; line-height: 18px;">These molds are very small. they make tiny jelly bears, about the real size of packet gummy bears so please do not be disappointed with the cavity size. they have been made that small for a reason. </span><a href="http://www.tomoson.com/?code=BOTTOM3b371fe61a42b02a092c5d1707b3754b" rel="nofollow"><img style="display: none" src="http://www.tomoson.com/images/front/pixel.png" /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8279249807883655087.post-70154338386783929462015-12-30T16:15:00.002-05:002015-12-30T16:15:45.240-05:00Switch Belt<a href="http://www.tomoson.com/?code=TOPc489947a1d6d7906210dd0e648b75d16" rel="nofollow"><img src="http://www.tomoson.com/images/front/pixel.png" style="display: none;" /></a><br />
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I don't know about you but I am constantly fighting my belts. For some reason they always seem to fit me in between the holes. This means I either punch a new hole in the belt or I deal with pant gap. That embarrassing gap in the back of your not quiet secured pants showing off Victoria's Secret. <br />
<a name='more'></a>Mommy Moments with Abby's review of Switch Belt: I live my life in between sizes. So, I usually have to buy my pants a size up to fit my legs and bottom, but then I need a belt to keep the waist in control. Naturally the belts always hit in between the holes. So either I poke a hole in the belt which is never pretty and usually ends up tearing the belt through or I still have the pant gap issue. I like this belt since I get to make it fit my size. <br />
You take the buckle and find where the length works for you. Then you cut the belt down to hit your perfect fit. Attach the buckle and you are all set to go without pant gap! No in between fit issues! <br />
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The only think I would potentially change is I would prefer a metal buckle, I just like the look better. The plastic buckle works fine and so this is more of an ascetic preference. Course if they did use a metal buckle then you would lose this as your airport belt. Nothing more embarrassing then having to hold your pants at the airport when you go through that security line. The plastic buckle allows you to leave the belt on when you travel. <br />
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<span style="background-color: #f7f7f7; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Belts are a dime a dozen right? WRONG! Switch Belts are like nothing you have ever worn. </span><br />
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<strong style="color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">What separates Switch Belts from the competition</strong><br />
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<span style="background-color: #f7f7f7; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">• CUSTOMIZABLE! Now you never have to question if you got the right size for your gift.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Every once and a while we get invited to dinner at someone's house and I am faced with the dilemma of what to bring, red or white. This is hard when you have no idea what they are cooking or you just have no idea what to pair with the menu they give you because it's not something you usually eat. Like I need another thing to worry about as I'm trying to pack up and keep looking clean 3 little kids, but I don't exactly have the room to put two bottles of wine in my overly packed (prepared for every emergency) kid bag. </span><br />
<a name='more'></a><span style="font-family: inherit;">Mommy Moments with Abby's review of Vino Mio Foldable Wine Bottle: So, like all moms, space in my giant kid bag is priceless. So, I like knowing that I can find ways to save that precious space. I like that these carry the same amount as the bottle, but because they are bags they smash a little bit allowing for me to slide them into my bag easier. I find that with a little more room than I usually take with a bottle I can fit both bags. This way I don't have to worry about pairing with the menu, plus at the end of the night, with some of the wine gone out of the bags if they have anything left in them, I have a little extra room for any of the left overs that may be sent my way. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Another huge dinner invite issue that I hate is the horrible moment when you are juggling everything and the bottle falls. That horrible moment when the bottle breaks and the one thing you were bringing besides yourself to add to the meal is gone. That is the worst feeling ever. I love that this will not be an issue anymore because a bag won't shatter and has a harder time popping out of my bag since it has more give to the moving objects in my bag. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I really love this for any holiday or dinner, but also think it would be great for any picnics on the beach or in the a field! Romance while the kids run around wearing themselves out is my favorite double header!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong style="color: #333333; line-height: 18px;">Vino Mio is a refillable, lightweight and unbreakable alternative to glass bottles. It is an easy and discreet way to carry your wine or any other beverage in a bag, purse or pocket. </strong><strong style="color: #333333; line-height: 18px;">Vino Mio is:</strong></span><br />
<span style="background-color: #f7f7f7; color: #333333; font-family: inherit; line-height: 18px;">- Foldable</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #f7f7f7; color: #333333; font-family: inherit; line-height: 18px;">- Rollable</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #f7f7f7; color: #333333; font-family: inherit; line-height: 18px;">- Reusable</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #f7f7f7; color: #333333; font-family: inherit; line-height: 18px;">- Flexible</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #f7f7f7; color: #333333; font-family: inherit; line-height: 18px;">Use Vino Mio anywhere glass is prohibited.</span><br />
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<strong style="color: #333333; line-height: 18px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Instructions:<br /><br />Transferring your favorite wine to the flexible wine bottle is easier than ever thanks to the wide mouth cap.</span></strong><br />
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<span style="background-color: #f7f7f7; color: #333333; font-family: inherit; line-height: 18px;">- Twist the cap of your VINO MIO and slowly pour the wine from the original packaging to the flexible portable wine bottle.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #f7f7f7; color: #333333; font-family: inherit; line-height: 18px;">- Fill the bottle almost to the top, leaving about 10% empty.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #f7f7f7; color: #333333; font-family: inherit; line-height: 18px;">- Seal the portable wine bottle and massage to remove unwanted air bubbles.</span><br />
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<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1eh-lIBPS8o/VnSAsEogZJI/AAAAAAAAT04/Qg6j_vSqLHA/s1600/IMG_20151201_133256969.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="179" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1eh-lIBPS8o/VnSAsEogZJI/AAAAAAAAT04/Qg6j_vSqLHA/s320/IMG_20151201_133256969.jpg" width="320" /></a><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">As many of you know my daughter loves cooking. For this Christmas I am looking for new cooking methods to introduce into her cooking knowledge. One method I have had no idea how to start her on is grilling. For her age it just seems to dangerous. But I still want her to get to experience all types of cooking leaving me with the problem of finding a safe way to introduce her to grilling. </span></span><br />
<a name='more'></a><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FR8LsVkUkBo/VnSAsMVJqEI/AAAAAAAAT04/LzgitSxAQP0/s1600/IMG_20151201_133328006.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="179" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FR8LsVkUkBo/VnSAsMVJqEI/AAAAAAAAT04/LzgitSxAQP0/s320/IMG_20151201_133328006.jpg" width="320" /></a><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Mommy Moments with Abby</b>'s Review of Cave Tools Kabob Set: This is the perfect way for me to introduce grilling to my little one. Kabob's are something that she can make for us and see how I put them on the grill. She can prepare the meat, put all the food on the rack, and with the help of a pot holder she can turn them while they cook. This allows for clearance for even cooking and no sticking to my grill! Plus it's a safe way to introduce grilling to her since I don't have to offer the turning of the kabob if I feel she isn't ready. Once the food is done cooking though she can take it off the kabob with the cool food slider! </span><span style="background-color: white;">I also love that their won't be any scraping with this grill tool! Dishwasher safe are some of my favorite words! </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">The bonus to having a little chef in the house, is the amazing meals! My mouth is already watering! Maybe I can add some Terriyaki to her stocking to go with this gift?! </span><span style="background-color: white;">I can't wait until she opens this up this Christmas! She is so independent and will love that she gets to do almost all of this meal herself! </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">Check this out for your little chef or your grill master!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;">Kabob Set: (</span><a href="http://cavetools.com/products/kabob-skewers-rack" id="yui_3_16_0_1_1450472007986_2578" rel="nofollow" style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: #196ad4; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px;" target="_blank">http://cavetools.com/products/kabob-skewers-rack</a><span style="background-color: white;">)</span></span><br />
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<b style="border: 0px; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">GRILL CLEARANCE - MULTI-POSTITION - DISHWASHER SAFE</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">1. Perfect Grill Clearance - Just enough space so your food never sticks to the grill, but close enough for easy cooking</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">2. Rotate Skewers 360 Degrees - 8 Different skewer positions give you full 360 degrees rotation so you never burn your kabobs again</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">3. Flat Skewer Design - With round skewers your food slides heavy side down but with Flat Skewers your food stays exactly where you want it</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">4. Simple Food Removal - Built in food slider easily pushes all food off the skewer</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">5. Dishwasher Safe Rack and Skewers - Stainless steel design makes clean up incredibly fast and easy</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">6. Easy Storage - Kabob rack fits on any shelf and skewers come with hanging loops</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">7. Universal Design - Fits on any size grill</span></div>
<span style="border: 0px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 25.2px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Read more: <a href="http://cavetools.com/products/kabob-skewers-rack#ixzz3ui3c6vGN" style="border-image-outset: initial; border-image-repeat: initial; border-image-slice: initial; border-image-source: initial; border-image-width: initial; border: 0px; color: #003399; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none;">http://cavetools.com/products/kabob-skewers-rack#ixzz3ui3c6vGN</a></span></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8279249807883655087.post-51670548567456362082015-12-15T00:28:00.003-05:002015-12-15T00:28:09.796-05:00OK Arizona, what would you like to see in LEGO form?<div align="center" class="yiv3287093990MsoNoSpacing" id="yui_3_16_0_1_1450156260628_31573" style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; padding: 0px; text-align: center;">
<b id="yui_3_16_0_1_1450156260628_31580"><span id="yui_3_16_0_1_1450156260628_31579" style="font-size: 14pt;">Fan Votes are in for LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Arizona’s</span></b></div>
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<b id="yui_3_16_0_1_1450156260628_31583"><span id="yui_3_16_0_1_1450156260628_31582" style="font-size: 14pt;">Top 10 Local Area Landmarks</span></b></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Vote Now in Round Two and Determine the Top Landmark to be Featured and Unveiled as Part of the New LEGO® MINILAND Installation</span></i></div>
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<a href="https://www.legolanddiscoverycenter.com/arizona/holding/" id="yui_3_16_0_1_1450156260628_30070" rel="nofollow" style="background: transparent; color: #954f72; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px;" target="_blank"><span id="yui_3_16_0_1_1450156260628_30069" style="font-size: 10pt;">LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Arizona</span></a><span id="yui_3_16_0_1_1450156260628_30073" style="font-size: 10pt;"> today announced the results of the public vote that determined the top ten landmarks that Arizona residents’ requested to be included in the MINILAND installation. The new MINILAND area at LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Arizona, will feature local landmarks recreated in miniature form, using millions of LEGO® bricks.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10pt;">The top ten landmarks identified by the public in the first round include (in alphabetical order):</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10pt;">· </span><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Arizona State Capitol</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10pt;">· </span><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Grand Canyon</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10pt;">· </span><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Mill Avenue District</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10pt;">· </span><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Montezuma Castle National Monument (Sedona)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10pt;">· </span><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Old Town Scottsdale</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10pt;">· </span><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Tempe River and Beach Park</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10pt;">· </span><span style="font-size: 10pt;">U.S. Bank Center</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10pt;">· </span><span style="font-size: 10pt;">University of Phoenix Stadium</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10pt;">Round two of voting for the MINILAND installation asks fans to choose one of the top ten landmarks. The winning landmark will be announced on Monday, Dec. 21 and unveiled at a special event prior to LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Arizona’s grand opening at Arizona Mills next spring. Voting is available through LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Arizona’s </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/LEGOLAND-Discovery-Center-Arizona-1595099504106342/" rel="nofollow" style="background: transparent; color: #954f72; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px;" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Facebook page</span></a><span class="yiv3287093990MsoHyperlink" style="color: #0563c1; text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">,</span></span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"> from Thursday, Dec. 3 through Friday, Dec. 18.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10pt;">“MINILAND is one of the most popular areas at each new LEGOLAND Discovery Center,” said Elizabeth Mathews, Head of Marketing for LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Arizona. “We’re excited to see Arizona’s landmarks come to life in LEGO brick form next spring. From University of Phoenix Stadium to the Grand Canyon, we can’t wait to see which landmark local residents select as their top choice.”<span style="background: yellow;"></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10pt;">In addition to MINILAND, LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Arizona will feature two LEGO® rides, a 4D Cinema and play areas, making it the ultimate indoor LEGO® playground. To keep up with pre-opening events and activities, or for more information, follow LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Arizona on </span><a href="https://twitter.com/ldcarizona" rel="nofollow" style="background: transparent; color: #954f72; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px;" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Twitter</span></a><span style="font-size: 10pt;">,</span><a href="https://instagram.com/ldcarizona/" id="yui_3_16_0_1_1450156260628_30063" rel="nofollow" style="background: transparent; color: #954f72; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px;" target="_blank"><span id="yui_3_16_0_1_1450156260628_30062" style="font-size: 10pt;">Instagram</span></a><span style="font-size: 10pt;"> and </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/Legoland-Discovery-Center-Arizona-1595099504106342/timeline/" rel="nofollow" style="background: transparent; color: #954f72; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px;" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Facebook</span></a><span style="font-size: 10pt;">.<span style="background: yellow;"></span></span></div>
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After our recent move we all have felt a little stress. New home, new location, new everything, and boxes galore. Nothing is familiar yet and that doesn't always bring out the best in anyone, especially an already neurotic dog. My middle dog has always been a ball of anxiety. He tends to get distressed when alone. Having more than one dog helps and before the move we didn't have to Kennel or use other methods to deal with his anxiety when we left the house. The move, however, seems to have moved his Separation Anxiety right back into the front of his mind. <br />
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">Mommy Moments with Abby's review of Cujo Control's Bark Collar CC-210: </span>I like that this collar doesn't offer just one correction. It has steps, like all good behavioral training methods. As the bad behavior continues the correction continues or increases. It starts with a loud beep warning and continues from their through 7 levels. My old Bark Collar had one offering, a vibration response on one level and that was it. I felt is was time to try something new.<br />
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It didn't seem to affect his day to day as it isn't as bulky as the old one was. He probably would have been able to rest better if I wasn't trying to snuggle with him in this photo. If this isn't a, MOM! look I don't know what is!<br />
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It fits high on the neck. The device should be straddling the underside of the neck as so the prongs can sense the vibrations of the vocal cords when he barks. Make sure you can still slide fingers under the top part of the neck so it isn't too tight. This was a great upgrade from our old bulky collar. <br />
The only thing I would change about this was that it doesn't come with a manual. There is one on the website, but it is for the remote controlled collar. You can still figure out how to work this or assemble this from that manual, but I would have liked one for this non-remote collar to be in the box. Other then that, the collar works well. Offers 7 different reactions so it starts out with just the beep, it is easy to get together, fits snug, isn't too bulky, and is at a good price. The box may even fit in a puppy stocking for your little barker! <br />
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<strong style="color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Top Rated Dog Bark Collar from Cujo Control</strong><br />
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<span style="background-color: #f7f7f7; color: #333333; font-family: "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">With our Cujo Control No Bark Collar your dog will be silent during the day, out at the park, and throughout the entire night. Peace and quiet at last. Safe, effective, humane.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #f7f7f7; color: #333333; font-family: "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">- 1 tone/shock receiver</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #f7f7f7; color: #333333; font-family: "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">- 1 nylon collar with adjustable strap</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #f7f7f7; color: #333333; font-family: "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">- 4 contact probes (2 small, 2 large)</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #f7f7f7; color: #333333; font-family: "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">- 1 test light</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #f7f7f7; color: #333333; font-family: "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">- 1 6 volt alkaline battery</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #f7f7f7; color: #333333; font-family: "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">- 1 instruction booklet</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #f7f7f7; color: #333333; font-family: "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">- Adjustable sensitivity settings</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #f7f7f7; color: #333333; font-family: "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">- 7 levels of tone and shock stimulation</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #f7f7f7; color: #333333; font-family: "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">- Safe for 8-120 pounds dogs</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #f7f7f7; color: #333333; font-family: "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">- Collar length 6-28 inches</span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: normal; line-height: 18px;">This year I finally had to give up the ghost and decide to replace my old oven/bbq heat resistant gloves. These guys have been put through it and I almost wanted to play taps as I put them in the garbage, they have seen some heat...get it? Yep here all night people. </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: normal; line-height: 18px;"><a href="http://www.mommymomentswithabby.blogspot.com/">Mommy Moments with Abby</a>'s review of QueHeads Oven Gloves: So, I was a little hesitant about these bad boys. After all my last gloves where the woven fabric ones and I've only ever used those or your typical pot holder. So, it's always been a fabric protection that I can just toss in the washer in my home, as it had been in my mothers home. Naturally, a change from what your used to can bring about some hesitation. The gloves are rubber, so I was worried about them melting, but they are resistant up to 425 degrees F. That should be fine for all my recipes. OK, so lets give these babies a whirl. </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: normal; line-height: 18px;">They fit a little big on my smaller hands, but where no larger than my last gloves. I liked that they had little bubble/knobs on them to help with gripping things. I was cooking a few different things in the oven and naturally managed to dip one of the fingers in the sauce of the meat I was checking. I just rinsed it off with the glove still on, dabbed it dry, and was able to take the rolls out so they wouldn't burn while the meat finished cooking. The gloves didn't melt. I felt a little warmth, but nothing hot at all. It was just like using my fabric woven gloves, only I did feel my hands had a touch of a rubber smell after using. Nothing over powering and not many people sniff their hands, but I was curious if it would leave a rubber smell so I did. I tossed them in the dishwasher after use to make sure they were all clean and had no issues. </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: normal; line-height: 18px;">These are a great upgrade from my old woven gloves! I can't wait until spring comes so I can test them on my BBQ recipes! Gotta love the dual purpose! I think these are great for anyone who likes to cook and/or BBQ. Wouldn't mind getting a second pair in my stocking for when I am cooking on the BBQ and stove! </span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #f7f7f7; color: #333333; font-family: inherit; font-size: small; font-weight: normal; line-height: 18px;">These high-quality grill mitts are made from BPA-free, FDA-approved rubber. They're heat-resistant to 425 degrees F. The palm and fingers are covered in raised nubs so you always have a safe, no-slip grip on hot utensils and pans. They're dishwasher-safe and waterproof. They offer great protection for hands and fingers whether you're barbecuing or handling cookware in a hot oven. Fits any size hand comfortably. Comes in a set of 2. Order yours today! </span><br style="color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 18px;" /><span style="background-color: #f7f7f7; color: #333333; font-family: "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 18px;"> </span><br style="color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 18px;" /><ul style="color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 18px; margin: 0px 0px 9px 25px; padding: 0px;">
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