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Pet Treater Monthly Subscription Box Review – August 2016

Pet Treater Monthly Subscription Box Review – August 2016

We are embarking on Miss Meadow’s first birthday, and as the year has progressed as has her looks. Meadow is pure bred combination of Australian Labrador and Standard Poodle, and she carries the standard traits that this breed of dog shares. Laberdoodles are known to be energetic, happy and friendly dogs and this could not describe her more.

Jason had not seen Meadow since she was a couple of month’s old, so this visit was welcome on dog and human side. As I see her personality blossom, I keep thinking her future is in the doggy model industry. As for coloring her red is coming through with curly soft fur.

This months Pet Treater theme was “Best in Show” which made me think of Meadow’s fine lineage and how much of a show dog she could potentially be.

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Cave Tools: Digital Cooking Thermometer Review

Cave Tools: Digital Cooking Thermometer Review

Cave Tools Thermomenter

As I have mentioned in the past, I am embarking on the adventure and challenge of home cooking.

The biggest problem that I have encountered since I began cooking is the application of heat and heat distribution. It was discovered that since I did not have a way of measuring internal temperature on roasts and meats, I was loosing a lot of juice and internal moisture, which altered the taste on the meats I was making.

A couple of months ago I had the change to review a meat tenderizer, so when I was re-approached by Cave Tools with an opportunity to review another item a Digital Cooking Thermometer seemed the logical choice. Continue reading →

Pet Treater Monthly Subscription Box Review – July 2016

Pet Treater Monthly Subscription Box Review – July 2016

As we embark on Meadow’s first summer, it has not been without a couple little bumps along the way. Luckily she has been cleared of any serious illness at this time, but the path to discover this has been paved with stress, worry and nothing less than utter concern.

It started when she was about 4 months old, and it was because she was not eating. As it turns out she was just being moody. The next visit was due to inappropriate chewing (yes the same as in the previous Pet Treater review) and the swallowing of the chewed item. Luckily she passed the items she needed to and rebounded. This last visit was more stressful than the others and the outcome more important. As regular readers know, Meadow’s best furry friend -bff is Noodles, and she stopped caring when Noodles came to visit. This was coupled with lack of eating and a sense of lethargy. Despite the potential negative result, she was tested for the serious of canine illnesses.

After a stressful couple days all tests turned out negative, and it turns out Meadow is just a moody dog. When I heard that this months Pet Treater theme was “Dog Days of Summer”, it seemed appropriate because I think this is going to be a long summer with our dear moody Meadow.

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Great Plate Summer 2016 Giveaway

The Great Plate Summer 2016 Giveaway!!!

With the arrival of summer comes the concurrent arrival of friends, family and gatherings.

Back in April of 2015 I had the opportunity to review The Great Plate and loved it then and can honestly say I love them even more than then.

I am thrilled that you again have an opportunity to win your choice of either The Great Plate or The Great Coaster.

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Monthly Mystery Box of Awesome – June 2016 Review

Monthly Mystery Box of Awesome – June 2016 Review

When I was a kid there was a store in the neighboring town that was part thrift store, part supply store and part flea market. This store had everything from toys to dental tools. My father would take me to this store and I would venture off to find some random item I could up-cycle into a useful something.

As I got older, I saw the genius in a store of this nature and now as a homeowner I find myself missing the store I used to see the passage of time inside. I often wish I could go to this store, walk the isles and pickup a random sampling of items that would be useful for my home.

I am very happy to say that I have discovered that long-lost store in the form of a monthly box. The Monthly Mystery Box of Awesome by That Daily Deal.com is the random equivalent of that long-lost store. Each month no theme is chosen, but rather a selection of random gender neutral items that will undoubtedly meet a need in your life that you never knew was missing.

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Pet Treater Monthly Subscription Box Review – June 2016

Pet Treater Monthly Subscription Box Review – June 2016

Ever since I was young my father has mentioned that I have impeccable timing. When I was young I saw this as the highest compliment, but now in my 40’s I clearly see what he meant.

As regular readers will know each month I make the 15 minute trek across lands far and wide (really the equivalent of 6 turns in total) to visit my fathers furry best friend and deliver the box contents to her (minus what is kept for my furry best friends). On the particular day I chose to go over, unbeknownst to me, Meadow and my father were having a rough morning.

Apparently It started from wake up, when someone crawled into her humans bed and then proceeded to rip a pillow apart, the human was alerted when he felt falling feathers. From there it was one inappropriate chew toy after another. Despite the rough morning, my father saw a reprieve with giving her some new toys to chew.

Since this month’s Pet Treater theme was “Unleashed”, it was perfect timing since she was a little “off the leash” that day. I love seeing her, and as my father and her bond, she is becoming calmer and a really well-behaved dog that listens. Meadow has an inherent curiosity and I love seeing her explore this each month with the contents of the box.

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Cave Tools: Meat Tenderizer Mallet Review

Cave Tools: Meat Tenderizer Mallet Review

Sometimes I feel like I am a broken record, but it really is true that coincidence plays an important role in my life.

Jason and I watch many hours of the food channel and we are always picking up hints and clue about cooking. The one thing that we notice is the preparation really does make the difference. This is exhibited each night when we make our nightly dinner.

Recently I was approached by Cave Tools with an opportunity to review an item. After careful contemplation I decided on the Meat Tenderizer Mallet Tool. Continue reading →

Monthly Mystery Box of Awesome – May 2016 Review

Monthly Mystery Box of Awesome – May 2016 Review

Each year before school started I would get a set amount to spend on clothes. It was my responsibility to spend wisely. I was never a teenager who spent a ton of money on designer clothes, or accessories. I have always looked for comfort and an affordable price. Even now when I do any type of shopping I look for the best deals and steals.

Clearance racks are my favorite places in the store and I love to visit discount store. The more I can get with a fixed amount of money the happier I leave a store or website.

It is in this money-saving and deal holding spirit that I was introduced to the Monthly Mystery Box of Awesome by That Daily Deal.com. Each month no theme is chosen, but rather a selection of random gender neutral items.

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Pet Treater Monthly Subscription Box Review – May 2016

Pet Treater Monthly Subscription Box Review – May 2016

Each month I make the 15 minute trek over to my father’s house with the intention to visit Meadow, and present her with her monthly treats. When I arrived this month, I failed to give my father a proper “heads-up” and when I arrived dog and guardian were nowhere to be found. Lucky for Meadow, the neighborhood in which she lives has numerous parks and places to play. It did not take me long to discover the whereabouts of k-9 and human.

Once I discovered my father, it turned out that she had a playdate with her best friend Noodles. It so happens that Noodles is a Golden Laberdoodle that is the same age as Meadow, as well as being a couple of homes away.

Since this month’s Pet Treater theme was “Doggie de Mayo” it seemed appropriate that I would find Meadow socializing, instead of her usual sleeping spot. I have mentioned before that I love this time of the month is when I receive the box because it gives me a chance see Meadow’s progress and growth. As I spend more time away from her the more advanced she seems when I do see her again, which is always a treat.

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Skoy Eco-Cleaning Cloth Review

Skoy: Eco-Cleaning Cloth Review and Giveaway

I have a confession – I am a paper towel user. There is a convenience and an ease that comes with their use that makes them quick and disposable.

Jason recently brought to my attention this when he noticed that our grocery bill each week consisted of paper towels. My knee-jerk reaction to this news at first was defensive. I became instantly defensive of my consumption of paper goods, and immediately began to justify it. My main argument was that I had been using these disposable cloths since I was young and it was “easier” to use these instead of a more sustainable option.
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As time has passed and I read more and more about environmental sustainability I realize that while I might at times disagree with Jason, this time he might be right. I began experimenting with different cloths and different textures to see if I could find something that would be as easy and versatile as paper.
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Since I am a reviewer I am constantly searching for alternatives to the products that I use and since Jason had recently brought the paper towel to my attention I decided that would be my search. One of the first companies I came upon Skoy Enterprises Skoy Cloths.

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