Category Archives: Household Items

FramedArt.com Review

FramedArt.com Review and Giveaway

When you are young the decorations in your living space are generally nothing more than posters of the idols and hair bands of our youth (at least these were my decorations). As you age your decorations age with you and the posters of teen idols get put on high shelves and are replaced with new-found loves, passions, causes and interests.

I discovered as I aged I found a peace in sunflowers. There is something about sunflowers that evoke an image of sun, happiness and hope reminding us that the sun always rises. I have always been a fan of bright and happy flowers.

I have one sunflower painting in my house that my best friends mother painted for me about 13 years ago and I have wanted to add to the budding collection ever since. I recently was given the opportunity to order a print from FramedArt.com to aid in my ultimate goal of a sunflower gallery of themed artwork in my home.

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Fix-It and Forget-It Slow Cooker Magic Book Review

Let me start by saying that the products featured in this post were provided to me free of charge courtesy of GoodBooks/Skyhorse Publishing. This post may have affiliate links but this in no way will influence the review to follow and all opinions are my own.

Fix-It and Forget-It Slow Cooker Magic: 550 Amazing Everyday Recipes Review and Giveaway

Back many moons ago, during my bridal shower to my first husband I received 3 identical crock pots. We had registered for one, ended up with three. Flash forward one divorce and one marriage later I again have 3 crock pots, but this time they are not all the same make and model. Through the merging of items and a wedding, Jason and I have been able to collect three different size crock pots.

The three crock pots we have vary in size, which makes this a versatile house. The three we own are a Crock Pot 6 Quart slow cooker, a Procter Silex 3 quart and Procter Silex 1.5 quart slow cookers. Having these three crock pots/slow cookers gives us the ability to make just about anything. which lead me to discovering The Fix-It and Forget Slow Cooker Magic: 550 Amazing Everyday Recipes by Phyllis Good and published by GoodBooks and Skyhorse Publishing.

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Innoo Tech: Stainless Steel Garlic Press Review

Let me start by saying that the products featured in this post were provided to me free of charge courtesy of Innoo Tech. This post may have affiliate links but this in no way will influence the review to follow and all opinions are my own.

Innoo Tech: Stainless Steel Garlic Press Review and Giveaway

There is a list in our house. This list consists of the items that we want to add to our ever-expanding arsenal of cooking supplies and tools. I have learned recently that I really love adding garlic to just about anything I make on the stove or oven. The problem I encounter the most with garlic is the peeling and then getting it sliced to the proper allotments for cooking that make Jason and I happy.

When I received an offer to review Innoo Tech’s Garlic and Ginger Press I literally said YES to my computer screen. I did not know really what to expect given this would be my first use of a press of any kind. When I received and un-packaged the press it was compactly packaged with a plastic covering, as well as an instruction booklet.

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Mint-X: Rodent Repellent Trash Bags Review

Let me start by saying that the products featured in this post were provided to me free of charge courtesy of Mint-X. This post may have affiliate links but this in no way will influence the review to follow and all opinions are my own.

Mint-X: Rodent Repellent Trash Bags Review and Giveaway

We here at DealsAmongUs are located on the coast. This has its advantages and it’s disadvantages. The advantages are as numerous as they are magical and range from being only 1/4 mile from the beach, being smack dab in the middle of some of the best carne asada burritos anywhere and always being walking distance from the ocean sunsets.

The disadvantages are really more like huge disturbances in everyday life. One of the biggest disadvantages is that our area gets raccoon’s and possum’s. These little friends come to our porch at night, peak the Muggles interests, and hunt for food as well as shelter of any kind. Often times they strike out, but have hit pay-dirt in the form of trash bags that get left until the morning.

Now this does not occur utterly often, but if it is late and really dark then the trash will get left until the morning. These night are generally few and far between, and make me hesitant to wake up (for fear of a mess that we will be forced to pick-up). I am happy to say that I may have found my solution to the worry I feel leaving the trash out overnight: Mint-X Rodent Repellent Trash Bags.

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Cooler Can Monthly Subscription Review

Let me start by saying that the products featured in this post were provided to me free of charge courtesy of CoolerCanMonthly.com.

Cooler Can Monthly Subscription Review and Giveaway – July 2015

When I was a child my father had a collection of these wraps that kept his beer cool. I never knew why or even how this worked but loved the wraps. The collection included flying themed (he was a pilot before I was born), dirty jokes (which went right over my 8-year-old head) and locations that were unknown at the time to me (I was to young to go into many of the establishments that served alcohol).

As I have aged I have begun to see the genius behind these can wraps. These wraps go by a couple of names including koozies, beer coolers and can coolers. Inspired by these koozies, Cooler Can Monthly was created. Cooler Can Monthly features 2 subscription options including the Backyarder Foam package and the Happy Camper Neoprene Package.

Each month Cooler Can Monthly searches for unique businesses to contact and partner with. Once contact has been made a month is schedule in which the koozie will be featured. Once that partnership has had been secured and the cooler can is featured and it is retired forever. At this point it is not available anywhere else.

I received both the subscription options for this review as well as a couple of past koozies. What I found to be the most fun about these koozies was going online and researching the featured koozie’s original location.

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Colortime Crafts and Markers Review

Let me start by saying that the products featured in this post were provided to me free of charge courtesy of Colortime Crafts and Markers. This post may have affiliate links but this in no way will influence the review to follow and all opinions are my own.

Colortime Crafts and Markers Review & Giveaway

I live in a city that has outlawed and banned the use of plastic bags. I am truly torn about this development as the plastic bags have their own use in a house with 2 cats but the environmental impact caused by these bags is hard to ignore. Being that I am in this plastic bag less town we have invested a good amount of money into different variation’s of the “recyclable/reusable” bag.

I recently was sent a 4 piece kit that helps add to our collection of recyclable bags. Colortime Crafts and Markers was generous enough to send me 1 “Recycle” tote bag and 3 fabric markers (Blue, Yellow and Green) for me to make my own bag. Colortime Crafts and Markers offers ready to color craft items as well as fabric markers.This allows kids and adults to decorate and personalize products themselves.

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Hallmark Cubeez – Peanuts – Review

Let me start by saying that the products featured in this post were provided to me free of charge courtesy of Hallmark Licensing, Inc.. This post may have affiliate links but this in no way will influence the review to follow and all opinions are my own.

Hallmark Cubeez – Peanuts – Review & Giveaway

When I was younger and back in the day i actually worked at my local Hallmark store. I worked for a nice owner who happened to own about 13 other stores throughout San Diego County. I started a cashier and over time I was trusted to close the store with 1 other colleague, and even helped the owners daughter “turn over” the store for holidays. The Hallmark Gold Crown program was new and it was the late 90’s.

I look back on that job and realize I loved it for many reasons including helping people chose the gift and the appropriate card. That card will convey the sentiment and emotion and words that at times they are unable to express themselves. The main store I worked at was located near a Vons, and a movie theater which provided a mass influx of walk in traffic many nights. Many times the walk in traffic would be converted into sales due to the layout of the store and the product that filled that layout.

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Ozeri Savore Electric Pepper Grinder Review

Let me start by saying that the products featured in this post were provided to me free of charge courtesy of Ozeri and Moderna Housewares. This post may have affiliate links but this in no way will influence the review to follow and all opinions are my own.

Ozeri – Savore – Electric Pepper Grinder Review

I am a recent at home chef. I had always been the girl who burns macaroni and cheese, and one side of her grilled cheese is considerably darker than the other side. The wind is changing where cooking is concerned and recently I have made the discovery that I actually like my own cooking more than eating out. This is not say that eating out does not have its benefits, but I would rather eat at home.

Since this revelation Jason and I have been like hunter and gatherers when it comes to kitchen gadgets. We scour the retail stores, online companies and the food channel for new toys and accessories that can be used in home cooking. I have wanted a pepper grinder for cooking and as luck would have it, I had the opportunity to review Ozeri’s Savore Electric Pepper Grinder.

The Ozeri Savore Electric Pepper Grinder has a combination of stainless steel and a black matte finish that coordinates with almost any kitchen or table. There are 3 size settings depending on how big you would like your pepper kernels – large (used in marinating when big pieces are wanted to flavor), medium (used in marinades) and small (this is perfect for the pepper garnish on meals).

The grinder is a bit difficult to unscrew. The reason that you need to unscrew it is for the loading of the 6 AAA batteries and the pepper kernels. This is a twist system that can be a bit difficult to loosen and I did worry I would push it to far and snap it – my advice is to be careful and do not go past the lock icons on the grinder. I was taken aback by the use of 6 batteries and worried about the weight. I was pleased that this did not add any additional weight or make the grinder feel awkward.

I am pleased with this new addition to our kitchen collection and it matches the environment in which it resides. I would recommend this to anyone looking for an affordable, easy to use, attractive looking pepper grinder.

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Jackpot Jewelry Candle Review and Giveaway

Jackpot Jewelry Candle – Review and Giveaway

Relaxation and I are generally opposing concepts. I have always loved fire and candles, there is something about the way that the fire dances from the wick and burns down as it melts into the wax. If there are relaxation moments in my life this is where you will find them. I find the rhythm of the fire burning almost a religious experience, and nothing makes me quieter or more relaxed.

Since candle burning allows this wonderful form of relaxation, I am always seeking out fragrant candles, and in my search I discovered Jackpot Candles. The name for Jackpot Candles really comes from the concept itself, each candle contains a piece of jewelry or “jackpot”. The jewelry varies, your choice, from earrings, rings and necklace’s and includes sizes 5, 6, 7, 8 and up to 9. Each candle has a piece of jewelry with a code on it, and if you go to the website and type in the code you will get an approximate value on the piece you received. Each enclosed piece has a value between $15.00 to $5,000.00, and are made of metal alloys and gems.

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The Great Plate Review and Giveaway

The Great Plate Review and Giveaway!

There are few options in the picnic plate type product area, and for a member of a barbecue loving family this can be limiting. Since I am all about truth and disclosure around here I will share a story that was quite embarrassing. I am sure we all have done the precarious plate and cup dance at a BBQ. When my husband and I were dating, it was one of my first large-scale family functions (imagine about 30 people witnessed my moment) and I was doing this precarious balancing act when I tripped and down I went, plate over cup. Needless to say I was embarrassed and NEVER want a repeat of that event and lucky for me I may never have to with my latest discovery: The Great Plate!

I came upon The Great Plate while watching Food Network recently (this is how I expand my culinary wings – steal ideas from the professionals). My first thought when I saw these was that fateful afternoon six years before and how this product could have saved some embarrassment. Given my propensity for dropping plates and cups, I reached out to them and they were very gracious and sent me a couple of plates for review. I chose yellow and blue plates, as we are always and forever Charger fans.

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