Author: MamatheFox


Apr
2017

Kuhn Rikon Duromatic Micro Microwave Pressure Cooker

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Have you ever considered investing in a pressure cooker? I spent a lot of time looking at electric pressure cooker reviews, they are pretty cool yet a tad intimidating when you have never used one before. I have discovered the Kuhn Rikon Microwave Pressure Cooker and it has taken away all reservations. Their Microwave Pressure Cooker is easy to use, easy to clean and works with your average microwave. Taking up no counter space and easy to use, this machine is perfect for the average home cook.

Kuhn Rikon is one of MamatheFox’s favorite brands. The products are always the highest quality possible, their service is stellar and every product has the average home cook in mind. This Microwave Pressure Cooker is no exception. It comes with a lovely booklet with tons of recipes ranging from breakfast, dinner meals (both meat and vegetarian based), soups and desserts. The unit comes with the DURMATIC Micro base, a lid, a silicone gasket and a bottom trivet.

This model can create dishes that feed 4 people, which makes it the perfect tool for any family.

Tips for using the DUROMATIC Micro Pressure Cooker:

  • Before your first use, be sure to clean all parts with warm, soapy water.
  • Never fill past the water line (see MAX marker inside unit).
  • Make sure you always add enough water (see inside of unit for MIN water marker).
  • Make sure the silicon gasket is inside the lid and that it lays flat inside the groove but just below the stopper.
  • Be sure the lid is aligned with the marker lines on the side handles. Turn it until it stops turning.
  • Always use the handles when picking up the unit.
  • Use oven mitts when handling the unit when hot.
  • NEVER use force to open the pressure cooker.

Understanding the pressure gauge:

  • When the pressure gauge is raised (popped up), the cooker is under pressure and MUST NOT be opened.
  • During cooking the extra pressure is released via this valve, which is why it is very important to pay attention to it.

The DUROMATIC Micro pressure cooker is used for cooking foods, with the addition of water, in the microwave, My friend used this technique in his Panasonic NN-SN936B. It worked great!

The DUROMATIC comes in 2 colors: Red or Green

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MamatheFox’s Tips and Advice

  • Always be sure to have enough liquid in the pressure cooker. This can cause damage to the pressure cooker and not properly cook your food.
  • I love using it as a steamer for my veggies, and so do my kids. They love added their food, the water and getting to place it in the microwave themselves. Makes cooking easy and safe for kids (parents always handle the pressure cooker when hot).
  • Use it to make noodles in a flash! Add your noodles and ample water and let the micro pressure cooker handle the boiling and cooking. This is WAY faster than waiting for water to boil and gets your hungry kids fed faster.
  • Have fun and experiment with different recipes. Look for more on the internet and enjoy.


Apr
2017

The Balm Cosmetics Giveaway

categories: Giveaway

Enter to win $112 ARV in products by The Balm Cosmetics

Batter up in the color Shut out.
Lipstick in the color Mai Billsbepaid.
Mad lash Mascara in Black.
Down Boy -shadow and a blush in one.
The palette in Appetit. This is the limited one.

Hosted by MomJunky

Co-Hosted by Cruelty Free Beauty and Living

Sponsored by Wakeup To Makeup

Must be 18 to enter

U.S. Only

Starts 4/17-5/01

10 Bonus points when you join Wakeup to Makeup

The winner will be notified by e-mail and will have 48 hours to respond or forfeits the prize. This giveaway is not associated with Facebook, Twitter, or any other social media. All participating blogs are not responsible for prize fulfillment. All entries are optional. Void where prohibited by law.

Apr
2017

Best Jogging Stroller Benefits

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Best Jogging Stroller Benefits

Jogging on a regular basis can help you boost your health and overall well-being. To make it even better, you can be able to engage in this healthy activity with your baby by using a jogging baby stroller. If you’re not sure where to find the right jogging stroller, take a look at https://bestbabyaccessories.com/.

Here is a list of the top benefits of jogging with a baby stroller.

Affordable Exercise

Pushing your baby’s stroller as you jog provides you with the opportunity to exercise at an affordable cost. You don’t need an expensive gym membership to be able to shed the extra pounds you gained during the pregnancy period. All you need to purchase one of these jogging stroller as recommended by mommasbaby.com and a pair of jogging sneakers. If you’ve travelled somewhere that isn’t convenient to transport your stroller to yourself, you could consider renting one – find a stroller rental near me.

You can then jog around whenever you want to, and exercise as needed at no extra cost. If you’re looking for any recomendaciones for what stroller to invest in, you might want to have a look at some pram comparisons to evaluate all of your options before making an informed decision.

Bonding

One of the top benefits of a jogging stroller is that you get to spend more time with your newborn, strengthening the bond you share. Instead of having to hire a sitter every time you want to go out jogging, you can take your baby with you and spend some valuable time together.

You can explore the outdoors, engaging with your child as you do so. Of course, due to adverse weather, it might be worth investing in a Stroller Rain Cover & Weather Shield. Furthermore, you can sing songs to make the jog even more enjoyable to your newborn. Even as your child grows older, you can explore different activities you can engage in together including fun games.

Weight-Loss

Another benefit of using a jogging stroller comes through weight loss. Jogging has been proven to be one of the best ways to shed extra pounds. According to research findings, jogging can help you burn up to five hundred calories. This number can be increased when jogging while pushing a baby stroller at the same time.

Using a jogging stroller will definitely get you back on your way to optimum physical fitness and your old weight.

Health

Jogging has been found to have a variety of positive health effects. First and foremost, jogging on a regular basis helps you strengthen your bones. As your feet hit the pavement, they become stronger with time. Jogging has also been shown to help improve heart health. Jogging on a regular basis can help reduce your risk of suffering heart injury by about fifty percent.

Other health benefits of jogging include stress relief and an improved immune system.

Outdoor Experience

Perhaps one of the most important benefits of jogging is the outdoor exposure your child gets. Experiencing new and different sights, sounds and smells will definitely positively impact your newborn’s development.

From the above you can clearly see that jogging with a baby stroller comes with a variety of irrefutable benefits.

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Apr
2017

Grillin’ & Chillin’ Giveaway Hop Sign Up

categories: Blogger Opp

Theme – open…but suggested theme summertime/outdoors
Minimum prize value of $10. Must be a new item.

Dates: 5/16 – 5/31

Start time: May 16th – 9:00 am EST
End time: May 31st – 11:59 pm EST
Winner(s) must be drawn on 6/1. Events must be open to US entrants.

Adding your link means you agree to the following terms:
Your post must include the following:

The full HTML which will be provided by email.
A clear form of entry (a giveaway form or a blog comment)
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The linky must be included in your post (code will be sent in email)
You must submit your URL to your giveaway by 5/15/2016 10:00 pm EST
Your giveaway item(s) have a value of $10.
Must include disclosure included in email
A link to the host: MamatheFox https://mamathefox.com,
Send any questions to [email protected]

If you sign up and can no longer participate please let me know so I can remove you from the linky.

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Apr
2017

Kyocera Ceramic Coated Fry Pan Set

categories: Reviews

Kyocera Advanced Ceramics has a stunning new collection of pots and pans that are available for purchase and worth every cent. With so many brands and options, searching for a new set of pans can be overwhelming. After doing some research, you can easily see that Kyocera has some amazing products that you will love for years.

Main Features and Benefits:

• The heavy gauge aluminum base clad with a stainless plate provides excellent thermal conductivity resulting in quick and even heat distribution

• The durable riveted stainless handle is comfortable in hand and enables the pan to be oven safe up to 400 degrees F

• The cookware is recommended for all cooking surfaces including induction

• Kyocera’s proprietary ceramic nonstick coating

• PTFE-free, PFOA-free, Cadmium-free

• Oven safe 400-Degree

• Quick and even heat distribution

• Exceptional scratch and abrasion resistance

• Durable riveted professional stainless handle

• Induction ready cookware

• Easy to clean

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We have been using these pans exclusively for several weeks and I am loving so many things about them. Here are MamatheFox’s top thoughts:

  • Easy to clean
  • Cooks my food evenly (the center of the pan is as hot as the edges)
  • The handle is easy to hold (use a mitt)
  • It has deep sides, which is great for sauces and to keep some oil splashes contained

I read that these should not be stacked with other pots/pans, to keep the scratching down. The bottom has a special stainless steel plate, and that can cause scratches against other surfaces if not treated properly. I have not experienced any scratches, and I have stacked mine (I know I know…). I do appreciate that they tested these and were happy to share their experiences with the consumers.

2-pc Set: a $99.95 Value for only $94.95 – $5.00 Savings! This (2) piece set includes one 8″ and one 10″ ceramic fry pan.

You do want to use some form of oil or grease every time you use that pan. This will help not only for food, but the pan kept in prime condition. This is unless you are cooking something very high in fat (like a duck breast). Applying oil will help to avoid dry burning the ceramic.

If food does get caked on your pan, let is soak with water, soapy water for 30 minutes. Don’t try to scrape it off right away. That can cause scratches and damage to the integrity of the pan.

Click here to read more about this Kyocera pan set


Apr
2017

Cubbie Lee Toy Giveaway

categories: Giveaway

Welcome to the Spring In Our Step Giveaway Hop! Each stop will have a fun prize for you to try to win. Come back daily to increase your chances of winning.

 

Enter for your chance to win (1) Noah’s Ark and (1) Block Puzzle of your choice from Cubbie Lee Toy Company!

 

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Mar
2017

Top Toddler Bath Toys

categories: Reviews


Are you looking for some new and fun bath products for the toddlers in your live? Here are some great products to try.

 

Nuby Octopus Hoopla Bathtime Fun Toys, Purple

This adorable bath toy will provide entertainment while you scrub them clean

Crayola Color Bath Dropz 3.59 Ounce (60 Tablets)

These drops add a fun spin to bath time. My children love dropping in the tablets and creating a colorful bathtub.

2 x Mesh Bath Toy Organizer + 6 Ultra Strong Hooks – The Perfect Net for Bathtub Toys & Bathroom Storage – These Multi-Use Organizer Bags Make Bath Toy Storage Easy – For Kids, Toddlers & Adults

This organization kit comes with 2 mesh bags and 2 extra hooks! It’s great for organizing not only your kids toys, but your washcloths and loofah’s too.

Munchkin Bath Fun Bubble Blower Toy

This bubble blower is great for in or out of the tub. This toy is great because you can use it in several ways.


Moluk Plui Rain Cloud Tub Toy

The Plui is a gorgeous design that creates a fun rain like effect. It illustrates the rain cycle and turns your child into a rain maker.

LITTLEPIG Baby Bath Toy Starfish Floating Bathtub Sprayer Shower Electronic Rotating Water Fountain for kid

This toy rotates and floats on the water, spraying little fountains automatically. Includes a the main starfish with two additional removable pieces to change the fountain flow.


ConservCo Fun & Adorable Bath & Shower Wand for Kids – Froggie the Frog

We couldn’t survive without this shower wand. Makes washing a toddlers hair fast and fun.


Mold Free Marcus & Marcus Squirting Submarine Bath Toy

Marcus & Marcus’ Bath Toys are mold free! You can open and clean them, which makes them the best squirting toys ever!

 

ALEX Toys Rub a Dub Princesses in the Tub

This is perfect for the little princess in your life. The kids comes with 47 foam building pieces, 3 squirters and a mesh bag with suction cups for drying and storage

ALEX Toys Rub a Dub Tub Time Grand Prix

Build a racetrack in your tub! Comes with 2 squirting cars, 11 track pieces, 21 foam decorations, squirting fire extinguisher and a mesh storage bag with suction cups.

Crayola Bathtub Markers 4 Count With Bonus Extra Marker

Bring out your child’s creative juices, while in the tub! These markers are washable and super fun.

Green Toys Ferry Boat with Mini Cars Bathtub Toy

This Green Toy is BPA Free, is easy to clean and dishwasher safe. It is even packaged with recycled and recyclable materials and printed with soy inks.


Mar
2017

Sunday Rileys C.E.O Cream – The New Boss

categories: Reviews

C.E.O is the amazing new cream that has been recently released by the ever amazing Sunday Riley. It is not, however, named C.E.O for being the boss, but for it’s main ingredients, vitamin C and exopolysaccharides. These ingredients help protect skin from pollution and aid in the fight against signs of aging. They also included antioxidants, which together gives us the C.E.O. name. If you are a women who is like me, and thinking more and more about what I can do to keep my skin youthful, then this is a the new cream from you collection. While it may not have been named C.E.O because it’s the boss, in this Mama’s eyes, it is!

Sunday Riley is a brand that focuses on fast results with a long-term payoff.

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You can purchase Sunday Riley’s C.E.O Cream at Sephora

This Mama’s Experience

I have never, I mean never smelled a cream so amazing in my whole life and I have seen a lot of creams that are meant to be for natural anti aging skin care. C.E.O has lime pearl extract, which gives it a fresh and soft scent that lingers only as it is applied. I do not like heavy perfumed creams, but I also dont like ones that smell like the root ingredients either. It’s a fine line really. Sunday Riley really hit the mark with their choice in lime pearl extract. This not only gives the cream the most beautiful scent, but its a key ingredient too. The lime Sunday Riley uses is extracted from the caviar lime. These pearls are a natural source of AHA, which is perfect for skin exfoliation.

The other key ingredients are: Vitamin C, exopolysaccharides and Bisabolol. Here is my easy to understand break down of these ingredients.

Vitamin C – It is clinically proven to promote natural collagen (youthful looking skin/anti aging like quality). It brightens your skin tone in a similar to products such as Glutathione by Quicksilver, provides anti-oxidant support and fights damage caused by UV-B exposure (the sun). There are several types of vitamin c that can be used in manufacturing a cream and Sunday Riley choose the one that is less irritating so keep your skin calm and happy.

Exopolysaccharides – this is found in Kopara deposits located in French Polynesia (in the ground). It protects our skin from the visible effects of pollution exposure bu shielding effect from PM 2.5 (the particles found in smog).

Bisabolol – this is a derivative from Chamomile. It helps calm the look and feel of reactive and sensitive skin. Its often used in baby products because of its soothing effects.

With time I have noticed a shift in my skin. In my 20’s I had a more oily skin that was acne prone. Now, in my 30’s my skin is way dry and much more sensitive. It makes sense that now I need to shift my beauty regime to one that is more nutrient based and one that is rich in moisture. I often have to apply multiple layers of face cream in the mornings after my shower. This is due to my skin require more moisture than it used to. With Sunday Riley’s C.E.O, I only have to apply my cream one time! This means it is really soaking in fully and working instantly. I love how my skin feels after applying a luxurious coat of C.E.O. It quickly absorbs so if I am in a hurry I am able to immediately apply my foundation and make up for the day.

As a mom who is constantly outside, on-the-go and unfortunately aging daily, I know this is the prime time to care for and nurture my skin. As a woman in her mid-30’s I have to be proactive and take extra measures to ensure I keep my youthful and healthy skin. While I don’t strive to be a beauty star, a model or anything more than who I am, I do want to be a good steward to my face and the skin the good Lord gave me. I believe by using this rich in moisture and fully loaded face cream I am doing just that.

As you can read, I have nothing but positive things to say about Sunday Riley’s C.E.O Cream.

Do yourself a favor and pick one up today, and be sure to add it to your Mother’s Day wish list this year.


Mar
2017

Capresso Stainless Steel Espresso & Cappuccino Machine

categories: Reviews

Capresso never fails when it comes to coffee. They understand how to get the most out of each bean and how to get your taste buds dancing. Their EC PRO Espresso & Cappuccino Machine is no different than that other high quality machines I have used, and it is a must have for your home or office. It is not far off being commercial standard, like the machines sold by Nella, worthy of use in an actual coffeshop or restaurant.

This easy to use EC PRO Espresso & Cappuccino Machine is more affordable than any other machine I have seen, but still has the super high quality parts that make the coffee beans stand out. Capresso includes some top of the line features in this model that helps it stand out in a line of other espresso machines out there. It is one to consider when looking for a Super Automatic vs. Automatic Espresso Machine, or any other kind out there. Here are some of my favorite features of this machine:

  • Includes two espresso filters; one for convenience, one for control; choose the one that’s right for you
  • The double spout espresso filter creates an optimal brew, quickly and easily; brews 1 or 2 espressos at a time
  • The bottomless espresso filter lets you brew barista style and perfect your technique
  • Advanced pump boiler maintains a reservoir of hot water at the perfect temperature for faster and more consistent results
  • State-of-the-art boiler increases brewing pressure and temperature stability
  • 15 bar pump provides optimal pressure for rich crema, the thin layer of foam that marks a perfectly brewed espresso
  • Commercial-style power frother for perfectly foamed or steamed milk for delicious cappuccinos and lattes
  • Heavy-duty stainless steel construction
  • 42-oz, removable water container
  • Large, integrated cup warming tray
  • Indicator lights for “Off/On” and “Coffee/Steam”
  • Easy-to-clean removable stainless steel drip tray
  • Coffee scoop/tamper included

Stylish die-cast housing and powerful performance in a compact design. The EC PRO Espresso & Cappuccino Machine is the perfect way to brew all your favorite barista specialties at home.

This machine was really made with the household consumer in mind. Most people would have to learn how to begin using milk frother with something like this, but it comes included here which is awesome. This machine is easy for a beginner to use, but yields the quality you would expect from a local high end coffee house. When you make espresso you need to be sure to use a more finely ground coffee. This is to get the most out of the bean when the water pressure is extracting the flavors. If you use a thicker or more course ground bean you will not get quite the rich outcome. However, this machine was made with the regular household in mind. This mean you can use average size ground beans (what you would find in a bag of pre-ground coffee beans) in this espresso machine. I would still recommend a more finely ground bean, but if you are in a pinch and ran out of espresso grounds, you can use your standard coffee without fear of hurting the machine or getting a sub-par cappuccino. Check this coffee site http://brewedcoffeeguide.com/best-coffee-beans-for-cappuccino/ 

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Mar
2017

Danique Jewelry – A Mothers Day Dream Gift

categories: Reviews

As a mom I have always wanted a piece of jewelry to represent my kids and our family unit. That is why I adored receiving a custom name necklace gift! When I saw the stunning selection of custom jewelry by Danique, I knew I had to share the amazing collection with all my readers. There are so many places to get birthstone jewelry done, but none that are so classy, simple, timeless and affordable as with Danique Jewelry has to offer.

Everything at Danique Jewelry is made to order and can be completely customized.

With Mother’s Day around the corner all my girlfriends and I are chatting about what we are asking for this Mother’s Day. We chat a lot about sleeping in, not doing the dishes, but honestly, we really want something special to open that will represent the love that is our family. We talked about the different types of jewelry that we liked, you can visit this link to see them here but ultimately decided that custom jewelry would be an amazing gift for Mother’s Day. This is where a custom piece by Danique Jewelry fits in. You can scroll through the pages of options available at their website or Etsy. Both showcase all their options and the beautiful designs and concepts.

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This Mama’s Experience

When I first looked at all of the options at Danique Jewelry I was stunned, and honestly, I still am. I love every option they have available for Mothers necklaces. My necklace is the Birthstone Mothers necklace with Leaves. My favorite feature about this necklace is how you can have an initial by the small children stones. This is such a fun and unique feature I have not seen at other jewelry makers offer, and it really gives you a chance to express a love of gemstones and to have some real meaning behind them. Before I found out what birthstones each of my children had, I had heard about Haruni from a friend to learn a bit more, and now that the order’s in i’m glad I know just what each stone involved could handle.

Back to the piece itself; The small leaf will be imprinted with a single letter to represent the name of the child which the stone represents. The lowest droplet, the Mothers stone, is the lowest and is larger than the smaller children stones which lay slightly above it. You can add as many children/stones to these necklaces as you want. I think the way Danique Jewelry layers the stones, having the mother stone larger, and the addition of the leaves make this necklace stand out among a sea of other necklaces. It’s beauty and class make it a piece you will keep forever and will not fade with time. If you are thinking of gifting one of these gorgeous pieces, you may want to consider purchasing a modern jewellery box to accompany the gift.

Perfect for any Mother or Grandmother to represent the love of each child in their life