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Panasonic Jetforce Vacuum MC-UL427 Review


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Having reviewed six or seven vacuums over the past 2 years or so, this family has come to know exactly what they want in a vacuum. Power and lightness. Let’s face it, nobody really loves a vacuum that weighs 70 pounds! We recently had the chance to try the Panasonic Jetforce Vacuum MC-UL427. Its a pretty snazzy purple color which I find to be almost as sassy as me And with the holidays being here and my semester over, I am making my own messes with my baking so having a good vacuum is needed! We also prefer bagless technology and [...]

Clearing Chaos: Martha Stewart Home Office Accessories from Avery {GIVEAWAY!}


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Ok this review is going to start with some truths; Truth is I run THREE different jobs from my desk, blogging, college and a hair bow making business. Another truth is that my desk is never clean for more than a week. With products coming in all the time and little space I need organization. Avery asked me to try out the beautiful Martha Stewart Home Office accessories to help clear my chaos just a little… Here is what they sent my way: Stack And Fit Center, I have the bottom for this one and two rectangle boxes that I [...]

Pretty Bedding from Beyond-Bedding


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I have worked with Beyond-Bedding on a piece where I reviewed a luxurious suede like comforter set. I just love it. I was delighted to be able to browse the Kids Bedding and get some new bedding for my daughter to review, she hasn’t had new bedding in 7 years! We chose the Song Bird design: The 4 piece set came with the comforter, sham, skirt, and valance. Now my daughter is in bad need of a full bedroom makeover since she still has wood paneling. So her room isn’t as lovely as the one in the sample photo above [...]

Engraving Beautiful Memories – Etching Expressions Personalized Wine Bottle {Giveaway!}


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My best friend from high school recently got married. My husband was the videographer and I ran the rehearsal and the wedding itself, and helped out a bit at the reception. It was a beautiful wedding, very busy day, but the one thing I remember most is giving her the big wedding gift at her bridal shower. My friend is a massive wine lover. She is not a lush, she just enjoys wine, her kitchen is entirely decorated in an italian wine type of theme. Just before the shower I had a company called Etching Expressions reach out to me [...]

Vegan Sesame Stir Fry with Bialetti Aeturnum Cookware


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I have reviewed lots of cookware on my blog since starting my culinary journey so many moons ago. Its on of the best perks of being the food blogger and culinary school graduate that I am. I like to think that moms reading this blog want to know my professional opinion because I have used crappy cookware and nice cookware and I like to share what works well for me to give me professional results at home! Enter Bialetti Aeturnum Cookware. I was recently sent the brand new 11 inch nonstick stir fry pan. The pan has a nano ceramic [...]

Soda Fountain at Home with SodaStream Fizz {Giveaway}


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I can’t remember the last time I bought a 12 pack of pop (what we call soda in the north!) because I gave up the stuff to make myself better. The sugar in it was just making me a slug! I have reviewed twice before for SodaStream and love the product because I can make pop at home (or flavored waters) and not have the full syrup sugar fest. I still don’t drink pop like the old days but my kids have some and when their friends come over they LOVE to share with them. First lets take a look [...]

Staying Refreshed and Hydrated – Tervis 24 oz Tumbler Giveaway


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I can’t believe how WARM it got here in Michigan the past two weeks. We had record high temperatures of 85 degrees! On one of these warm days I happened to be out with my son and father-in-law and was so happy to have my new 24 oz. tumbler from Tervis. I love my Tervis cups, and use them every single day. Because I began drinking a LOT more water recently, I was eager to say yes when they asked me to try the new large tumbler. it has the same durable double wall construction to keep my water nice [...]

Beyond Comfort with Beyond Bedding


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I am one of those people who uses the same bedding forever. the last duvet set I had I am sure I used for at least 5 years. I recently had the chance to review some wonderful quality queen size bedding from a company called Beyond Bedding. They had me choose what I wanted and I went with the Black, Chocolate, and Camel Jacaranda Microsuede 6pc set . This set included 2 shams, 2 throw pillows, a duvet cover and a bed skirt. Here is what it looks like on the site, which is a much prettier room than mine! [...]

A New Way of Cooking – 360 Cookware


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Vapor cooking isn’t exactly new, but having the right cookware to achieve the needed mechanics is definitely a newer invention. I was contacted by the makers of 360 Cookware to try out one of their pans. They wanted both my chef in training opinion and also wanted me to try it at home. Th two main draws of this pan are no oils needed and complete cooking from all sides. Literally a set and forget piece of cookware.   Basically this cookware works on science. Food releases steam from its natural moisture as it cooks. Trapping this moisture with the [...]

A Deep Clean: Miele Olympus Canister Vacuum


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As my long time readers can attest, I have reviewed a lot of vacuums and this is my fifth and final one! I don’t really do these kinds of reviews anymore but I really wanted to try on of the Miele Canister Vacuums, I saw one one a blog once and thought it looked so neat! I was surprised when I got it at how compact it was. I had never tried a canister vac but the thing that drew me to this particular model was the super long cord and the ability of the hose to reach higher than [...]

Dirt Devil Total Vision Vacuum Review


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I think its reaching proportions of calling myself a professional vacuum reviewer at this stage. I’ve done four now and I am getting pretty good at pointing out the needs I have and the features I love. I posted a review of the Dirt Devil Easy Lite Cyclonic vacuum back in February, and marveled at the ease of use and small size that was perfect for my 8 year old daughter to easily use. I was asked this summer to try the Easy Lite’s big brother, The Total Vision Vacuum. I am such a sucker for red. This vacuum arrived [...]

Cooling Off With Tervis {Win a $100 Visa GC!}


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It’s been a hot summer. Even by Michigan standards it’s been a scorcher. I can handle 85 degrees no problem, I spent my summers in Alabama I KNOW what heat is like. But the month of July has been consistently hot. I guess our late frost in the Spring was a joke to prepare us for unusually warm temps. Even so I still try and go out there and spend time with my kids. It’s been extremely important to stay hydrated. I like to make some lemonade for the kids because it quenches their thirst and hydrates them better than soda. [...]