Capresso Ice Tea Maker Review

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Capresso Ice Tea Maker Review

“Custom brew a refreshing pitcher of iced tea at the touch of a button with the Capresso Iced Tea Maker. Iced tea can be served and stored in the beautiful glass pitcher.“

Features and Benefits

80 oz. (2.5 qt.) glass pitcher with removable lid and an easy-pour spout

Flavor enhancer adjusts brew strength from mild to strong taste

Removable permanent filter for loose tea or tea bags

Dishwasher-safe glass pitcher, permanent filter and removable filter basket

Removable water tank for easy filling and cleaning

Automatic shut off

Fresh or frozen fruit can be added to the pitcher for delicious gourmet beverages

Pitcher comes with a handy lid for easy storage directly in the refrigerator

Can also be used to prepare iced coffee

Full-color recipe booklet with 18 refreshing iced tea recipes

How Things Work

Add your favorite loose tea or tea bags to the reusable filter. Removable water tank can be filled directly at the sink for convenience. Fill the glass pitcher with ice to the ice level marking on the pitcher prior to brewing, you could use an ice maker from here to make this task easier. You can also add fresh or frozen fruit before or after brewing for a refreshing tea blend. Adjust the brew strength with the slide on the front of the machine, for stronger tasting tea slide lever to the right. Serve iced tea directly from the pitcher that can also be stored in the refrigerator after brewing. A recipe book with 18 delicious recipes is included, with more recipes on the Capresso blog (www.capressoblog.com).

The Capresso Iced Tea Maker is also perfect for iced coffee beverages, however it is recommended to use a separate filter for coffee so there is no flavor transfer. Additional filters and pitchers are available for purchase.

Now that it has FINALLY gotten warmer outside, my family is in the mood for ice tea. We go through a ton, and now with the Capresso Ice Tea system I can make my family fresh and affordable iced tea every day.

The ice tea maker comes with a perfect little recipe booklet. It guides you to make simple and more exciting varieties of iced tea. The machine is so versatile that you will instantly start thinking of all the fun combo you can try! I love the stop drip feature. I can pull the pitcher away, pour a glass, then place it back the brew drip will continue, just like a coffee maker would do.

Here are a few of my favorites recipes:

Raspberry Peppermint Iced Tea

1 cup frozen raspberries
1/4 cup of sugar
6 peppermint tea bags

Add raspberries to the pitcher plus sweetener if desired. You can use pure stevia as an alternative to sweetener if you’re trying to avoid the extra calories or reduce your sugar intake. The pure stevia can also help with your dental health too. Fill the pitcher with ice up to the ice level marker. Place pitcher in machine. Please tea bags in the brew basket and close lid. Turn on machine and let brew. After brewing, pour tea into ice-filled glasses. Enjoy!

Pear Sweetened Iced Tea

1 can of sliced pears in juice
2 family size Lipton tea bags
Sweetener

Add sliced pears, juices from can, and sweetener to pitcher. Fill pitcher with ice up to the ice level marker. Place pitcher in machine. Place tea bags into the brew basket and close lid. Turn on machine and let brew. After brewing, pour tea into ice-filled glasses.

If you plan on hosting an event and need several carafes, extras are available for purchase.

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20
May
2015

Clogstrom Childrens Shoes

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Clogstrom Childrens Shoes

Childrens clog shoes that come in fun bug & truck shapes

Fit:

The fit of the Clogstrom shoe is great. They are a soft mold-able clog but fitted to that they will not be rough on their feet. The size chart is true to size, not running larger or smaller then they should.

Durability:

These shoes can take a beating. Kid’s play hard. My kid’s will climb, jump, hop, run, leap…any movement you can think. These clogs are thick enough to take the impact but light enough to let them play without interruption.

Value:

Currently, on Amazon the Clogstrom is available for only $19.95. Finding a cute shoe for $20 is right in line with what I would spend. Add in that it’s a quality play shoe, and no one will argue with $20.

What Clogstrom has to say

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*READY TO HEAR ALL THE COMPLIMENTS? YOUR CHILD WILL BE THE NEW HIT! -The days of uncomfortable, boring shoes that your child hates to wear are over. Give your child a fun, fresh, comfortable experience with their shoes! You won’t be disappointed!
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Enter to win a pair of Clogstrom clogs!

16
May
2015

Rosemary Garlic Lamb Chops

categories: Mama's Recipes

Rosemary Garlic Lamb Chops

Ingredients:

4-6 lamb chop ribs
2-3 garlic cloves
3 sprigs of fresh rosemary
coconut oil (or butter)

How to:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees
Finely mince garlic and rosemary (I used a Ninja blender)
Heat a dutch oven (or oven safe fry pan) to high heat, melting the oil (or butter)
Rub lamb with garlic & rosemary mix
Cook chops on 1 side for 2 minutes
Cook chops on other side for another 2 minutes
Place in oven and bake for 2 minutes
Enjoy!

14
May
2015

VTech Safe & Sound Video Monitor

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VTech VM321 Safe & Sound Video Monitor

VTech has been a front runner in technology for years, so it is no surprise that they have one of the top scoring video baby monitors on the market. With awards from Creative Child Magazine, National Parenting Publications and She Knows, you can rest assured that this monitor is everything you would want or need for your family. Of course, some people may want a baby monitor that isn’t connected to the internet, and those options also exist. But, if you want to go all out, then this is the way to go!

The VTech VM321 has all the bells and whistles a new or seasoned mom wants.

Infrared Light
Talk-Back Intercom
Wall Mountable
Adjustable Camera
Full Color Video
Split-Screen Viewing
Temperature Indicator
Vibrating Sounds Alert

Packaging:

When we took it out of the packaging my husband was beyond thrilled. It was so easy to unpack! Typically with electronics and all things baby it takes 5 hours (okay I am exaggerating) to get out of the packaging. This monitor is secured in there safely but not so over the top that you need a nap after removing from the box.

Installation:

My husband had no issue installing this unit. The instructions were so simple and straight forward. No technical degree required 😉

Use:

The parent unit supports up to four total cameras to be viewed from one parent unit. Viewing modes include single view, dual view, and quad view split screen to view up to 4 rooms at the same time. I have one video monitor, so I am only going to be talking about the single screen option

I love that the temperature is clearly displayed on the parent unit. As most of us know, to help lower the risk of SIDS, a child’s room should be kept between 68 to 72 degrees. I am able to see if it is too hot or too cold in my babies room. The parent unit features a temperature alert. You can set it so that you will be notified when the monitored room temperature drops or reaches to a certain set point.

Having infrared LED in the monitor allows a clear picture when he is sleeping. I love being able to clearly see his face and that he is breathing when I am in the other room. Having the color feature makes it so much more fun to use. When lights are off and night vision is being used the screen will only project black & white. The best feature, in my opinion, is the tilt feature. You can turn the video unit in so many angels and directions that I can make sure I get the exact angle needed to see my child in my room. So many video monitors are stand still and do not offer this feature. Then you may not get a full view of the crib/desired area. The VTech VM321 gives way more versatility to the user. Hands down I would recommend this system to any parent.

The parent unit can be charged (charger included) and used hands free. It will need 4 AA batteries. I love that you can have it charged by the wall but also have the battery back up in case you forget and it runs low. You can set the sensitivity of sound, turning up and down the sensitivity of sounds coming from the monitored room. It is available in English, French and Spanish. Finally, it also allows you to have the monitor unit play lullabies in the monitored room. There are 5 lullabies to choose from. It will play on repeat for approximately 20 minutes.

You are able to purchase this awesome monitor from the retailers below

VTech Amazon WalMart ToysRUs

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Any content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

14
May
2015

Box4Box Giveaway (sponsored)

categories: Giveaway

Participating Blogs:

Young@Heart, Life of a Busy Mommy, Beautifully Poor, The Lopez Chronicles, Bentley’s Mom Reviews, Kaukinen Adventures, Stylish Mom, What Does This Fox Say?, Take It or Leave It…the opinions of one

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Are you tired of stepping on Legos? Does your child spend a lot of time looking for that one little block? The Box4Blox may be just what you need. The Box4Blox is a Lego sorting and storage container. It works like a coin sorter sorting the Legos by size as well as being a nice storage container. Enter below for a chance to win 1 of 10 boxes! There are lots of ways to enter and you can enter everyday!

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You can purchase this on Amazon!

12
May
2015

HALO SleepSack Giveaway

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HALO SleepSack Giveaway

Welcome to the {second annual} Hello Summer Giveaway Hop
hosted by Lindsey Blogs and Viva Veltoro.

The days are getting longer and hotter and we’re saying Hello to Summer in fun giveaway style!
Beat the heat and hop around to all the participating bloggers’ giveaways at the bottom of this post.
Also, be sure to enter to win the GRAND PRIZE for this event,
an ULTIMATE Backyard Prize Package courtesy of Step2!

Don’t forget to enter to win the GRAND PRIZE for this event, an ULTIMATE Backyard Prize Package courtesy of Step2, featuring their Home Run Baseball Trainer, a Clubhouse Climber, and Naturally Playful Sand & Water Table! This prize package is valued at over $700 and will keep your kiddos entertained all summer long! You can enter at Lindsey Blogs or Viva Veltoro.

Halo Sleepsack

Lindsey Blogs, Viva Veltoro, and the Hello Summer participating bloggers are not responsible for sponsors who do not fulfill prize obligations.

11
May
2015

That’s How We Roll Snack Prize Pack Giveaway

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That’s How We Roll Snack Prize Pack Giveaway

Welcome to the May the Luck Be With You Giveaway Hop, brought to you by The Hopping Bloggers & Up All Night Blogging!

Hosted by Mama Smith’s Review Blog & Women And Their Pretties

Co-Hosted by Dorky’s Deals, Marilyn’s Treats, The Woman Talk, & Where Tess Lives

Each blogger participating in this hop has a giveaway with a prize value of at least $15 – and some are much more than that! Be sure to scroll down the whole list and visit them all – there is no limit to how many prizes you can win! There will also be a twitter party on May 19th to go along with this hop with even more chances to win. RSVP for that by clicking here. Good Luck and Have Fun!
That’s How We Roll

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09
May
2015

That’s How We Roll Snacks Review

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That’s How We Roll Snacks Review

That’s How We Roll has 2 amazing snack lines: Mrs Thinster’s and Party-Tizers Dippin’ Chips.

Mrs Thinster’s

Mrs Thinsters are a super fun and thin cookie snack. The cookies are non-GMO, RBGH-free, contain no corn syrups, no artificial colors or flavors.

The 3 flavors which are currently available are:

Brownie Batter
Chocolate Chip
Cake Batter

I love each and every cookie flavor, but if you twisted my arm to pick a favorite I’d say Cake Batter. It has such a natural batter/sugar/sweetness. I have a hard time remembering not eating the whole bag in one sitting! Super addictive, which I admire in a cookie.

Party-Tizer’s Dippin’ Chips

My husband and I love a good dipping chip. These chips were literally made to be dipped! I love a good spinach artichoke dip. He loves classic salsa or guacamole. Each and every one of these chips pairs perfectly with any dip you can think of. You can each them alone as a crunchy snack or dip it up. Either way your taste buds will be bouncing with joy. All of the Party-teaser chips are:

vegan
gluten-free
kosher dairy
0 trans fats
no artificial colors, flavors or preservatives
cholesterol free
no msg
NON-GMO project verified

The chips are now available in 4 flavors:

Veggie (Kale, Carrot & Spinach Tortilla Chips)
Fiesta Bean (Black, Red and Adzuki Bean Tortilla Chips)
Super Grains (Quinoa, Amaranth & Black Sesame Seed Tortilla Chips)
Sea Salt (Potato Crisps)

for a $1 off coupon click here

Whether you like sweet or salty, That’s How We Roll has a snack available for you. Now that you have seen how awesome these snack are be sure to follow them on all their social media platforms!

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Now that you have seen the review, you can enter to win a That’s How We Roll Party Snack Pack Giveaway!

runs 5/11 – 5/25

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09
May
2015

HALO SleepSack Review

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HALO SleepSack Review

Practicing safe sleep techniques are a huge concern of mine. When I was pregnant with my first child I did loads of research on what to do and what not to do to help prevent SIDS. SIDS is a sad, yet very real occurrence. Anything I can do to try and prevent it I will do. One of the easiest ways is to not use blankets in your child’s crib for at least the first 2 years of life. Some people choose to continue to avoid blankets for an extended time. Instead of a blanket you can use a HALO SleepSack.

Who is HALO?

HALO Innovations is dedicated to putting the health, safety and well-being of babies first. In fact, over 1,300 hospitals use HALO® SleepSack® wearable blankets through the HALO Safer Way to Sleep Initiative. The HALO family of products, including HALO SleepSacks and SleepSack Swaddles, SwaddeSure and the best-selling HALO Bassinest^TM Swivel Sleeper, help children from newborn to toddler age sleep better and safer.

What is a SleepSack?

The HALO® SleepSack® wearable blanket replaces loose blankets in the crib that can cover your baby’s face and interfere with breathing. In addition to sleeping safer, it helps babies sleep better, too. It’s a warm cuddly blanket they can’t kick off; ensuring baby sleeps soundly throughout the night.

Replaces loose blankets for safe sleep.
Recognized as “Hip Healthy” by the International Hip Dysplasia Institute.
Inverted zipper for easy diaper changes.
100% Cotton

Safe Sleep Tips:

ALWAYS

Place baby to sleep on his or her back at naptime and at night time.
Use a crib that meets current safety standards with a firm mattress that fits snugly and is covered with only a tight-fitting crib sheet.
Remove all soft bedding and toys from your baby’s sleep area (this includes loose blankets, bumpers, pillows and positioners). The American Academy of Pediatrics suggests using a wearable blanket instead of loose blankets to keep your baby warm.
Offer a pacifier when putting baby to sleep. If breastfeeding, introduce pacifier after one month or after breastfeeding has been established.
Breastfeed, if possible, but when finished, put your baby back to sleep in his or her separate safe sleep area alongside your bed.
Room share, but don’t bed share. Bed sharing can put a child at risk of suffocation.

NEVER

Never put your baby to sleep on any soft surface (adult beds, sofas, chairs, water beds, quilts, sheep skins etc.)
Never dress your baby too warmly for sleep; keep room temperature 68-72 degrees Fahrenheit.
Never allow anyone to smoke around your baby or take your baby into a room or car where someone has recently smoked.

Spring 2015 Collection

Be sure to check out the new Spring 2015 SleepSack collection Halo recently released. They are available for purchase via Amazon.com and BabiesRUs.com.

When I received my SleepSack to review I couldn’t get over how adorable the design is! We received the Blue Outer Space SleepSack for my 1 year old. Ever since he was born he always sleeps in a SleepSack by HALO. When he see’s me pull it out of his dresser he walks over to our rocking chair and knows it is now bed time. This new collection is perfect for the summer time because it’s a very lightweight cotton. With the cool spring breeze and eventually the A/C, it will keep him at a safe sleeping temperature. Be sure to order a new one for this spring today.

My first experience with HALO was at the hospital which I delivered. I was given a Halo Swaddle SleepSack. It kept my newborns safe and warm in those precious first moments of life. Parents and caregivers might not know about the many sizes and styles which Halo has to offer. SleepSacks are NOT just for infants, but for babies and toddlers too. Please remember to keep the aforementioned safe sleep tips in the front of your mind daily. Feel free to bookmark this page.