How To Decorate A Stylish and Comfortable Kitchen For Your Family

A Beautiful Kitchen That’s Easy To Use


Kitchens are some of the most regularly used rooms in any home. You have fellowship in the kitchen, sneak into the fridge for a midnight snack, prepare meals, and more. Expect to spend your time in your house split between wherever you relax, wherever you sleep, and wherever you eat. So it’s definitely a good idea to spend time designing and decorating this space.

Here we’ll go over five suggestions toward effective, functional, beautiful, and affordable décor to help you get the most use out of the heart of your home: your kitchen.


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  1. Seek Organic Functionality For Varying Preparatory Needs
    What kind of food do you make the most, in what quantity, how do you season that food, and what sort of cooking implements do you use? Some people grill meat almost exclusively, others never make anything if there’s not a crockpot involved. Some like to bake, some like to prepare cold foods like salads or sandwiches.

Many people will do any number of things like this. Someone who eats exclusively microwaveable dinners and cereal may get a “wild hair” every now and again and put together a casserole. There’s a lot to think about here. Accordingly, as you decorate your kitchen, think about functionality. What are you going to use your kitchen for mostly, and how?

  1. Organize Dishes, Food, And Appliances to Match Use
    If you’re one of the types who grills regularly, you may want a seasoning rack for the varying meats you’re cooking. That rack may be well-placed near the grill. Additionally, you’ll want spatulas, forks, and knives near that grill as well for easy access.

Take a moment and think about the sort of cooking you’re most apt to do, what you’ll need, and how to decoratively arrange those items so they’re easiest to use. In a phrase, you’re looking for functionality that’s “organic”, as the earlier point suggests. Everything should naturally flow together.

To achieve organic functionality, you’ll need to reconfigure how you store varying things in your kitchen. If you never bake anything, there’s no use having cookie trays immediately available in any cabinet or cupboard—store them “to the side”, as it were. Cereal bowls and other similar dishes ought to be near cereal. Coffee cups ought to be near coffee, etcetera.

  1. Storage Considerations: Be Strategic About It
    in terms of storage, it can be worthwhile to renovate a little. If you have need of storage that’s not available, you might look into these affordable kitchen cabinets. Many stoves and sinks have plenty of headspace that could be converted to storage with ease. With cabinets like those in the link, you can structure these new additions accordingly.

Have you heard about RTA cabinets? RTA stands for “Ready To Assemble”. Essentially, cabinets are constructed to order based on the specifications you provide for your kitchen, then shipped to your location. You install and assemble them from there—or hire a contractor to get the job done; whatever’s most convenient.


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  1. Make It As Easy As Possible To Clean Up
    Clean up is going to be necessary daily, and some kitchens don’t include electronic dishwashers. What you want to do is make it as easy on yourself as possible. Store brooms, mops, rags, lysol, and dish soap where it’s easily available, but not obtrusive.
  2. Seek Inspiration From Diverse Places
    Your imagination is excellent, but it’s going to be even more effective if you allow it to be stimulated by those in similar situations to your own. At this link, you’ll see endless pictures of diverse kitchen designs. Be inspired, and put your inspiration into action.

From hanging pots and pans to walk-in pantries, there are a lot of options to consider for maximized kitchen space.

Making Your Kitchen The Best It Can Be


Get inspired from external sources, make clean up as easy as you can possibly make it, store things in your kitchen strategically, organize everything to match regular use, and seek organic functionality that is as effortless as possible. Everyone is different, but regardless how you use your kitchen, you’ll likely be in this room more than any other; so make it nice.

 

5 Meal Planning Tips to Help You Eat Healthy and Save Time

Planning and preparing your meals in advance is a great way to save time while eating a healthier and more balanced diet overall. A meal plan that’s well thought out can make it easier to improve the quality of your diet, lose weight, or achieve other health goals while saving both time and money along the way. While getting started with meal planning can be overwhelming at first, there are plenty of tools and tips available to help you plan your meals like a pro. 

Use Pre-Made Meal Plans

Today you can find lots of excellent meal plans that you can stick to for getting new ideas and putting together a plan for your diet. If you’re feeling stuck for ideas or are struggling to come up with anything fresh and new to include in your meal plan, you can find plenty of templates and meal planning ideas to use. 

Keep Your Week in Mind

It’s easy to plan your meals based on what you want to eat, but it’s also important to think about everything else that you have to do throughout the week. When planning your meals for each day, consider how busy you’re going to be on any given day to make sure that the meal you plan is going to be convenient for you. The last thing that you want is to come home from a long day at work and have no energy for cooking, only to end up straying from your meal plan with takeout instead. A meal plan based on your convenience will help you stick to a healthy diet. 

Invest in Appliances to Simplify Cooking

Meal planning can become much easier when you have all the right tools for the job. One of the best ways to make it easier to meal plan and stick to a healthy diet every day is to invest in a crock pot or slow cooker. This appliance can be set to start cooking at the beginning of the day, with your meal ready or almost ready for you to eat by the time that you return home. Some slow cookers have smart capabilities or you can use a smart socket that can be controlled from your phone to ensure that it’s switched off when needed, even if you are not at home. An air fryer is also another worthwhile investment to make since you can use it to make fried foods quickly and easily without all the calories and fat involved in deep frying. 

Batch Cook in Advance

Another option to consider when planning your meals is to prepare foods in advance, when you have spare time to do so. For example, some people batch cook meals for the week ahead on the weekend; a large pot of something can be divided into portions for the week ahead and then frozen, making it really easy for you to heat up and eat throughout the week whenever you don’t have time to cook from scratch. 

Prepare in Advance

If you don’t have time to batch cook in advance, you can still save time by prepping your food ready to cook. For example, fresh vegetables can easily be chopped and frozen ahead of time to cut down your prep time throughout the week when you are cooking your planned meals. When you’ve planned your meals in advance, you’ll also be able to reduce waste and save money by only preparing what’s going to be necessary for your meals. 

If you want to eat a healthier diet, save time, and save money, planning your meals in advance is the way forward.  

MamatheFox’s 2021 Stocking Stuffer Gift Guide

 

 SunnyBay Body Heat Wrap

This Extra Large Unscented Microwaveable Heating Pad is ideal for upper and lower back pain treatment. It is so large that you can cover your entire back. You may lay on it or put it on top of your back. Each pack is filled with whole grain wheat fill to efficiently hold in heat and ensure a flexible fit around your target areas. You’ll feel better in practically no time! Sunny Bay’s versatile heating pad will quickly become your go-to solution for back and shoulder muscle pain, soreness, and tension caused by intense training or accidental tweaks that can happen during daily activities. Pop it in the microwave or freezer for the best hot or cold therapy for your aching body.

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 Rengöra Candles

MamatheFox loves a good candle. These candles from Rengöra are simply perfect. They burn nicely, have the best smell and the containers are attractive too. Lavender & Eucalyptus are the scents in Nightfall, and in Twilight you’ll find the combination of English Pear and & Freesia. Made with 100% soy wax this candle burns for 40+ hours. The stress relief you will find in these aromatherapy candle is guaranteed to help you relax at the end of the day. Run a hot bath, light your Rengöra candle and rest.

No Filter – Game

Looking for an easy game to play while chilling together on the couch this holiday? No Filter is easy to play and is easy to transport; it fits easily in a purse or backpack. So, put your phone down, we need to talk. No Filter is the get-to-know-you game designed to break the ice and spark conversation. Roll the dice to see who answers one of 200 colorful and compelling questions. Have fun, be candid, and discover something new about each other. A little human interaction is good for you.

MyWish4U Holiday Notes Collection

Connect with your kids this holiday season with Christmas Facts & Funnies or Hanukkah Notes from the popular MyWish4U Lunch Notes. Each book is overflowing with cool holiday facts and jolly jokes to make the season extra merry! Tear off a note and use as a thoughtful gift topper, tree decoration, or as place cards at the holiday table. These happy Christmas and Hanukkah Notes tell your kids that even in the midst of the busy holiday season, you stopped to think about them.

 Kalencom

Babies don’t need too too much. They needs to be fed, cleaned and loved. But you know you still want to give them some fun gifts for the holiday. I suggest gifting them a few teething products from Kalencom. They are the best in natural teethers and plush pals courtesy of Saro Baby! Saro has traditional teething toys made from natural beech wood and food grade silicone that is free from harmful chemicals. The combination of wood and silicone provide a high level sensory stimulation through touch and smell. safe for children to touch, bite, and suck without risks: BPA Free, 100% organic silicone, 100% organic cotton, 100% natural wood and rubber. MamatheFox just adores their line of neckerchew’s. Click over to their website to see their broad line that includes teething toys, plush toys and rattles.

Travalo Milano – Fragrance on the Go

Do you like to travel for vacations? Maybe you travel for work? Either way, this is a must have for fragrance lovers.  TRAVALO Milano is the easiest and most luxurious way to take fragrance on the go. Fill TRAVALO directly from your standard-size perfume bottle, and in just seconds, you have a leak-proof way to take your favorite fragrance with you. Perfect for traveling, and to keep in your purse, gym bag or office. It features a 100% leak-proof design that has been pressure-tested on more than 100 flights. No messy spills plus TSA-approved for carry-on luggage makes for hassle-free traveling with TRAVALO.

  iHealth’s – COVID-19 Antigen Rapid Test

COVID-19 testing for families at home just became more affordable at $6.99 per test and faster with results in 15 minutes with iHealth’s new COVID-19 Antigen Rapid Test. Just in time for the holidays and flu season, this new over-the-counter (OTC) Self Test from iHealth is important since anyone can become infected and spread COVID-19 today regardless of vaccination status. The test is approved for individuals over 15 years of age for self-collection and over two years old with adult collection of samples, with or without symptoms. Order a few now before the holiday so you are prepared to travel and visit your loved ones.

Evenflo Feeding – Balance + Bottles

Babies don’t need too much for the holidays. They need love, attention and to be fed. The Evenflo Feeding Balance + Standard Gift Set is a must-have assortment of feeding and soothing essentials for any new or expecting family! Developed with Pediatric Feeding Specialists, the Balance + Standard Bottle features a unique, naturally-sloped nipple, helping to promote a healthy wide latch for baby. The effective 1-piece integrated vent helps prevent colic, gas, and fussiness with no extra parts to clean or lose. The included Slow Flow Nipple has an intentional, slower flow rate and helps prevent chugging, allowing for a calm, gulp-free feeding at baby’s pace. Extra nipples are included for added convenience. The 1-piece soft silicone Balance + Cylindrical Pacifier helps promote healthy sucking skills. This 100% soft silicone pacifier is ultra-lightweight and flexible, helping to decrease mouth fatigue. The included Soother is also 100% silicone, and has multiple teething surfaces to help massage those little gums.

 KeaBabies – Organic Cotton Bibs

Handle drooling with style! The Organic Urban Drool Bibs from KeaBabies are made to be worn from playtime to mealtime to help keep drool and messes to a minimum. The Organic Urban Drool Bibs cover your baby’s torso from neck to baby’s belly, keeping your little one’s clothes dry and fresh all day long! Their 8-Pack is cute and stylish. The organic baby bibs are exclusively designed by KeaBabies for your child to ensure that your baby never runs out of styling options. Our baby bibs are easy to match, making them a fuss-free teething baby essential and styling accessory for modern parents. We love that these organic baby bibs are made with 100% organic cotton (GOTS-certified) and backed with water resistant fleece for added absorption. This dual layer design helps to keep your baby’s clothes clean and fresh all day long, which means less laundry for you. Suitable for newborns, infants, toddlers, heavy droolers and teething babies.

Ecologie

    If you ware wanting a useful and fun gift for a simple stocking stuffer then consider Ecologie. They have top of the line Swedish Dishcloths with the best prints and colors I’ve ever seen. The Dishclothes are made from cotton and plant-based cellulose fibers. This makes them 100% natural and compostable cloths – making it a must-have in Scandinavia. They can hold 15x their weight in water making them highly absorbent. Quick-drying, you’ll be amazed at how odor-free they are! Use in place of paper towels and plastic sponges. Pop over to their site and scroll through all the print designs. Look for the fun puppy ones, my kids love them.

 

 Kirk’s

Kirk’s is the only coconut castile soap brand continuously made since 1839. They use 100% natural ingredients for health conscious families. All surfactants used in Kirk’s are biodegradable. This means all surfactants (sudsing/cleaning agents) are broken down into simpler compounds by natural biological action helping to eliminate sudsing/foaming problems in lakes and streams. Kirk’s feature a broad line of soaps for your family. Their hydrating hand soap is well loved by the MamatheFox household. Knowing that our children are getting clean and not being exposed to hard chemicals gives us true peace of mind. We grown-ups love the Kirk’s bar soap. It smells so light and fresh and always leaves you feeling soft and and clean. Having only 5 ingredients in the bars and maintaining a GMO free formula makes it perfect for the most sensitive skin.

HINDES – Candles

Candles, so many love to find them in their stockings. But finding a fun and special one can be hard sometimes. This year surprise your loved ones with a candle from HINDES. Their gift set includes one “the woods” 9oz soy wax nano-CBD candle, one “the moon” soy wax nano-CBD candle, and one candle wick trimmer. A portion of sales of this gift set will be donated to Second Harvest Heartland (they are working to end local hunger). Each candle is hand-poured soy wax candle with nano CBD in a glass jar with metal lid and cotton + paper wick. The benefits of aromatherapy and CBD are combined in two signature essential oil blends: The Woods (energizing eucalyptus + cedarwood) and The Moon (relaxing lavender + patchouli) 400mg nano-CBD strength candles are great for those new to CBD. If you know someone who loves the smell of real CBD, they are going to really enjoy these candles.

 

 HINDES – Skincare Gift Set

Another staple I love to see in my stocking is skincare! I use it daily, so I can never have enough. But, we all know its quality over quantity when it comes to our skin. After a long day you probably love to have a warm bath with some bath salts to unwind. This gift set is perfect for you. It includes one 4oz bottle of nano-CBD soaking salts and one 3.4oz bottle of nano-CBD body lotion in lavender. Lavender + Copaiba essential oils add to the aromatherapy and skincare benefits of those relaxing soaking salts. As for the lotion, lavender essential oil adds to the aromatherapy and skincare benefits of this hydrating body lotion. Refresh aging skin from head to toe by adding Nano CBD Body Lotion to your daily skincare routine. Check out their website for all the details and to learn

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Old Trapper’s Beef-n-Cheese Snack Sticks

Old Trapper strives to be the front runner in beef jerky. Beef Jerky is their passion and they know how to do it well – by using only the best lean strips of beef, freshest seasoning ingredients, and real wood-fired smoke. They offer both teriyaki and peppered, the two most popular jerky flavors. they have beef jerky, beef steak and snack sticks. I recommend popping a few snack stick in the stockings this year. The Jalapeno Beef & Cheese Snack Stick is MamatheFox’s favorite. Its their double-threat snack, amped up with the spicy flavor of Jalapeno. They paired delicious smoked beef stick seasoned with Jalapeno spices and a creamy slice of Pepper Jack Cheese to form snacking perfection. Eat them one at a time or all at once. You’re doing it right either way.

 Jelly Belly Gum

MamatheFox and her family just love Jelly Belly. They are such a fun and delicious treat. The most iconic and popular Jelly Belly fruit flavors are now available in GUM! Created by Ford Gum, makers of the iconic and vintage candy brand Big League Chew. Enjoy the sugar free Berry Blue flavor to freshen your breath, help with dry mouth, or even substitute it for a sweet mint. The gum features four different Jelly Belly iconic flavors – Very Cherry, Watermelon, Berry Blue and Island Punch! Jelly Belly bubble gum is sugar free making it great gift for kids as a stocking stuffer on Christmas.

Sleepy Tie

Get ready for the next day before your head even hits the pillow! Sleepy Tie is the must-have stocking stuffer that lets you wake up with perfect hair. Sleepy Tie is a hair tie design that maintains salon blow-outs and styled hair that reduces the need for styling tools. It’s a revolutionary new accessory for all hair types! This innovative patent-pending design for wrapping your hair while you sleep eliminates bedhead and makes your luscious locks smoother and healthier. It’s simply fabulous and word of mouth is spreading fast! Sleepy Tie is fully vegan and does not promote animal cruelty. Head over to their website to watch the step by step instructions on how to use the Sleepy Tie.

 Tiptoes – For Kids and Women

Looking for a fun way to help your kids stop slipping when running through the kitchen? Maybe you desire some fun slippers that look pretty and cute? Then I would recommend Tiptoes.  These are the comfiest slipper sock! Replicating the feeling of being barefoot, while having soft terry cotton around your toes, with non-slip bottoms, tiptoes are favored by parents, kids, and babies. They are perfect for lounging, playing, entertaining, and even walking (or running) indoors. Tiptoes are all handmade, please ensure you wash in cold water with like colors and hang dry. No dryers pretty please!

Yipes! Wipes 

These gentle and effective wipes are a great stocking stuffer for anyone on your wishlist – adult or child. They are hand and face wipes that quickly remove dirt. Yipes! are plant derived and made without harsh chemicals like parabens, petrolatum, and more. They are super soft and enriched with aloe vera. These wipes are perfect to have wherever you’re going. Keep them in the car, diaper bag, purse; they are great to have for holiday travel as well. The wipes are available in a few different forms that make them convenient to have wherever you need them. Teaching children hygiene is pretty important, and this is a goal of Yipes! They seek to have kids take initiative, learning the independence of hygiene. The Yipes! really are a great stocking stuffer!

Tiny TV Classics

Get ready to watch Friends like never before – on the TINIEST TV! Introducing Tiny TV Classics, the NEWEST collectible from Basic Fun! Tiny TV Classics are real-working TVs that feature the most famous scenes and quotes from top shows and movies, like Friends. Each Tiny TV comes with a remote, that really works!  Use your remote to turn your Tiny TV on, sit back, and enjoy channel surfing from scene to scene. The laughs never STOP! When you’re done, place your Tiny TV and remote on the custom backdrop scene (included) to really show off your Tiny TV.

Meet the melt-in-your-mouth Sleep Little Helper® Supplement Strip. Think breath strip, but with a dreamy Honey Lavender flavor and 5mg of Melatonin to help lull you gently to sleep. No need for pills, powders and potions, these 0-calorie strips are purse and travel friendly AND require no water. Need to [dis]solve more problems? Their Energy and Calm Little Helper® Supplement Strips will step in when your energy and stress levels need a little help. They are even one of the 2021 Product’s of the Year ! It is so simple to use. Place a strip on your tongue. Wait 15 minutes and see how you feel. Use a second strip if you want to feel more of an effect.
Snow – At Home Teeth Whitening Kit

Stay home and whiten with Snow’s most advanced formula for faster whitening results than ever before. Join some of the most successful celebrities and 500,000+ customers who depend on the Snow® unique at-home experience. Delivers professional-level whitening experience for a steal of a price. Enamel-safe for those with sensitive teeth and gums.  The kit includes (3) Wands of whitening serum, (1) Original LED whitening accelerating technology, and (1) Wand of extra strength whitening serum. 4 easy steps to results. First, brush your teeth. Then step 2, apply the serum. Twist up the wand and apply serum to each tooth – paint each tooth as you would your nails! Step 3, Whiten. Once the serum has been applied to your teeth, plug the LED light into your device and put the mouthpiece in. Keep the light in for 10-30 minutes (time varies based on your desired whiteness). Lastly, rinse! After whitening for your desired length of time, unplug and remove the light from your mouth. Rinse both the light and your mouth, and voila! You’re done!

hum by Colgate – Smart Electric Toothbrush

This Smart toothbrush guides you to brush better via connected bluetooth toothbrush to target spots that need extra love. They are even one of the 2021 Product’s of the Year! Features powerful sonic vibrations in 3 modes. You can personalize your pulse by choosing the vibration level that suits you; choose from normal, sensitive, or deep clean. Thankfully it is rechargeable with a battery, which allows is it keep going for 10 days. The kit includes Includes: 1 electric adult toothbrush, 1 charger, 1 carrying case. You can typically find it at your local Target, or Target online.

 

 Tea Runners – Subscription Box

Discover the world of tea’s with Tea Runners. Gift subscriptions are such a popular gifting option! There is nothing as great as a gift that shows up to your mailbox every month. From Black to Green and Herbal to White, Tea Runner has the perfect tea for you. If you have a picky friend on your list a gift from Tea Runner will be  perfect fit. It allows you to try new things and opens a new window of conversation. If you think a subscription would be too much you can instead order a single time gift box instead. You can choose from rare and award-winning brands. This is of utmost importance to those that truly love to brew and steep. Click over to their website to see more about their teas.

 

Nostalgia Coffee

Do you have a coffee lover on your shopping list? Nostalgia honors the memories that surround coffee. Nostalgia Coffee is passionate about bringing that classic nostalgic feeling to you through award-winning taste and excellent customer experience. They deeply care about people. From fair salaries, putting women in positions of power, and having the most diverse team possible to fundamentally changing how coffee is bought and giving 5% of revenue back to producers, they seek to always be kind and ethical. Not only can you buy a bag of coffee, but they also offer a steeping bag option. Think of it like a teabag. The pre-stuffed bag is filled with the perfect amount of coffee to make 1 cup of coffee. Simply pour boiling (or very hot at least) water over the bag. Let it steep for 4 to 5 minutes. If you want to make it iced then simply move the coffee after its steeped to a new cup full of ice.

MamatheFox’s 2021 Gift Guide for Her

 

SunnyBay Hands-free Neck Wrap

Days get long and our bodies get tired. What a better way to unwind and relax than with a comforting heat wrap for your neck. MamatheFox personally uses and loves this neck wrap, especially on a cold winter night. To warm this neck wrap up you simply place it in the microwave for 1 minute. I then take it out, move around the inside ‘beans’ and then warm in the microwave for another minute. The weight of this wrap is so soothing, not at all a burdening feeling. You can use it on not only your neck and shoulders but around your knees, feet, hands and other body parts. Its pain relief that works.

 

 SunnyBay Lavender-Scented Extra Long Neck Heating Wrap

Sunny Bay thermal neck wrap provides full coverage, reaching even your hardest to reach the neck, shoulder, and back pain. The lightweight and full coverage heat wrap provide great options for anyone seeking pain relief. This product’s large heating area is unmatched by any portable heating wraps. The handsfree feature can help to heat all around the neck and taller at the back of the neck to heat the occipital bones. The luxury cotton cover is soft and protects your skin while allowing the heat to soothe your tired and aching muscles and joints. To clean and reuse your Sunny Bay Heating Pad, wipe with a damp cloth or spray with alcohol and wipe off to remove the oil residual.

Luxurious Bath Brush by Rengöra

The best way to start your morning is by feeling refreshed and awake. I love to grab this dry brush and softly massage my arms and legs before getting my cup of coffee to kick start my day. The feeling of the dry bristles removing the dead skin and increasing circulation is so satisfying. Rengöra’s use of boar bristles makes the brushed softer and more durable. The long handle is removable so you can take control of the brush head. Able to be used dry or wet, it makes for a great shower tool. It is wrapped in premium packing making it ready to give as a gift. With 90 days or money-back guarantee, there is no reason not to try one today.

Groove Life

Silicone rings are all the rage and Groove Life has the highest quality rings at an affordable price. The Groove Life stacking rings are unique because of their patented designed breathable grooves. These grooves keep fresh air circulating and bad odors from bring trapped under the ring on your finger. Their passionate and reliable team offers the best customer service; they also provide a lifelong warranty. These rings are made to last! They are dedicated to bringing functionality and fashion to a universal consumer, and their women’s line is something to checkout. Not only are the rings perfect for someone living an extreme lifestyle but also for the mamas, nurse, runners, artists, and any other woman. Groove Life is a trusted brand that will make you a life long customer.

Allay Light

The revolutionary Allay Lamp is a game changer for expectant/new parents who need better sleep as well as get non-pharmaceutical relief from headache and migraine pain! Thought this might be a fit with Daylight Savings Time coming up which always seems to cause problems with sleep patterns. The Allay Lamp is a unique lamp that uses a narrow band of green light to calm the brain, promote sleep and relieve headache pain, all without relying on medication! Invented by a Harvard medical school professor and neurologist, it’s the ideal solution for many of us who are very much in need of a good night sleep or are struggling with headaches and migraines. Allay’s patented glow naturally soothes the brain reducing stress, anxiety and headaches.

 Prato Botanico

Prato Botanico is the upcoming organic, luxury skincare from the Italian countryside. By combining old-world tradition with cutting-edge technology, Prato Botanico draws from the highest quality locally-grown, certified-organic ingredients. These materials are extracted with expert precision to preserve the purity and quality of each active ingredient. By using innovative plant-derived formulas these products quench the skin with natural, highly effective ingredients that also replenish moisture, protect against environmental stressors, and smooth signs of aging. If you are looking for a daily moisturizer try their Smoothing Day Cream. The cream has a light, non-greasy feel that is pleasant to the touch and also retains a delicate and inviting natural scent. It is  made with Hyaluronic Acid, Aloe Vera, Sweet Almond Oil, Jojoba Oil, Pomegranate, Grape Seed Oil and Sea Fennel. If you are looking for something with a more oomph in your routine I suggest the Intensive Elixir. It is an intensive repair treatment that fights free radicals for superior anti-aging action. The elixir hydrates and nourishes the skin, making it instantly appear more beautiful, youthful and radiant. This powerful organic serum helps the skin to retain water molecules due to its meaningful concentration of high and low molecular weight hyaluronic acid. Organic aloe vera serves as a powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory agent rich in restorative vitamins and minerals. The result is a deep hydration with visibly improved radiance and a smoother skin texture. Check out their entire line at their website with the link above.

 

 Gracefully Made Personalized Necklace

Give her a timeless gift to cherish forever with Gracefully Made jewelry; jewelry created to celebrate, remember, or flaunt. We particularly love this Sterling Silver Cross Necklace with Custom Bible Verse. This dainty necklace comes with a beautiful cross charm, personalized disc, and dainty birthstone of your choice. All of the charms hang from a fine 18″ chain. The disc is precision laser engraved with the bible verse, name, etc. of your choice. Let them know what you’d to have engraved on the disc in the order notes at checkout. Please also specify the month for the birthstone in your order notes. Choose from gold, rose gold, or silver to match the style of your loved one.  Gracefully Made Jewelry is a personalized jewelry studio creating pieces one will treasure forever.

Preggo Pickles

Calling all expecting mama’s! (plus pickle lovers too!) The Preggo Pickle has a great selection of fresh, crunchy pickles for a refreshing and savory snack. Shelf-stable, made with the freshest of ingredients, for the perfect bite-sized treat. The three current flavors are Gingerly (helps to relieve your morning sickness and nausea), Lemon Drop (promotes lactation with plant-derived galactagogues) and Garlic Dill – the classic pickle! Preggo Pickles are certified kosher, vegan, soy-free, dairy-free, gluten-free, and fat-free. Low in sodium, high in crunch!

 RoseSkin

How does never shaving again sound? Pretty perfect, right? RoseSkin is an IPL (intense pulsed light) hair removal tool. IPL is a form of light therapy, similar to laser, it is used for various dermatological procedures including permanent hair removal. works by emitting a wavelength which targets pigment in the hair. As the light is absorbed by the pigment in the hair it turns to heat which then kills the hair growth cells. Hair will grow back more sparse and slower after each treatment, reducing hair growth permanently overtime. Does it hurt? That is relative to each person and on whether the level is set to 1 or 5. The majority of users have said they don’t feel a thing at the lowest intensity level 1, but only a slight sting at the highest intensity level 5. You will see results in 1 week, but after 4 consecutive weeks you will truly beam with joy seeing the lack of unwanted hair. Click over to their website to read more about RoseSkin and how it will benefit you.

Atonement Design

Atonement Design has set out to challenge the standard by making it easy for women to find trendy, stylish finds that are consciously created and help women out of these dire situations. Through their online boutique, they source beautifully unique better conditions, partner with female artisans, revitalize global communities and aid the poverty crisis many are facing today. They even have their own in-house jewelry line made in partnership with Agape International Missions, an anti-human trafficking organization located in Cambodia. This collection is sprinkled with beautifully crafted clothing, jewelry, and accessories that any woman will be proud to show off. When a woman becomes part of the Atonement family, she elevates her impact and style. Not only will she be the best dressed in the room, but she’ll get to carry the confidence of a clear conscience while empowering her fellow sisters near and far.

 FEBE Candles

Are you looking to support a vegan, eco-friendly and cruelty-free brand? They are offering 4 boujee gold jar candles that make the perfect gift this holiday. Each candle is layered, giving you more scents to experience. Smoke Show’s top layer is soft incense, the middle is fireside and amber and the bottom has warm oud and frankincense. The Cocoa Butter Cashmere’s three layers feature at first some warm rich spices, followed but the middle’s vanilla, sweetened coconut & jasmine and finishing off with sandalwood with cocoa butter. No matter which candle you choose, you can expect nothing but a lovely e3xpericne and a visually stunning table piece.

MyCHELLE Dermaceuticals

MyCHELLE products are Vegetarian, Cruelty-free, and Free of Phthalates, Parabens, Petroleum, Sulfates, Ureas, Artificial Fragrances and Colors. They are a leader in creating effective, eco-friendly products that are science-driven and help to get real results for all skin types. Nenew, strengthen, highlight and correct your skin using their full like of products. MamatheFox personally loves their Hydrate line. It’s perfect for aging skin looking to get that smooth and youthful feel. Look into their Deep Repair Cream in the Hydrate line – it provides ultimate hydration to enrich and help reduce the visible signs of aging. A nourishing blend of antioxidants, including Kombuchka Tea, rich in polyphenols and Vitamin B, revives and rejuvenates skin’s appearance.

 

 The Arm’s Reach Co-Sleeper

The Arm’s Reach Co-Sleeper® baby bassinet revolutionized the infant sleep category 25 years ago. Their bedside bassinets create a safe sleep environment for baby within “arms reach” of the parents’ bed. The bedside sleeper increases bonding, facilitates nighttime feeding and creates a greater sense of closeness in the early months of a baby’s development. The Arm’s Reach Co-Sleeper® baby bassinet is available in six different designs ranging in price from $220-$270. Pictured here is the Clear-Vue™ Co-Sleeper® Bassinet with a dropdown side to provide maximum visibility and plenty of underneath storage. The adjustable legs make it compatible with varying bed heights, and four castor wheels provide easy mobility around the house. Sleep Closer, Sleep Safer, Sleep Better™

LazyOne

The pajamas that LazyOne designs and creates are just so adorable. Their matching family sets are perfect for Christmas. Wearing them as a family on Christmas day would make for such a great memory. The patterns of the sets are really cute and very gender neutral. The flapjack onesie pjs would make for the perfect gift. The fun flap on the back of them adds a little touch that is functional as well! Their sizes are very unisex, so be sure to keep that in mind when ordering.

 

SOPHi Nail Polish

SOPHi is the sister line to Piggy Paint – for teens! This long-lasting formula leaves nails healthy and strong. Also cruelty-free and vegan. The color palette is grown-up and sophisticated.  Benefits from using SOPHi nail polish extend further than just avoiding harsh chemicals. This advanced formula does not cause nails to yellow or become brittle. Being that it is virtually odorless, busy jetsetters can enjoy painting their nails on the run. They have so many amazing colors and collections. From Rose All Day to Channel the Flannel you will find all the perfect colors to express yourself in a safe and fun way.

Delicora

If you are looking for some beautiful and high quality jewelry then you have to take a look at Delicora. They specialize in high quality, lightweight, delicate pieces. Each piece is designed with simplicity and timeless style. Their unique collection is good for all skin types because they use hypoallergenic 14k gold filled and sterling silver materials. Head over to their website and see all the collections they have available. MamatheFox loves the Bold + Gold collection. And something I love even more than that is a brand who gives back.  For every piece sold, 20 meals are donated to fighting hunger through Feeding America. Delicora participates in additional efforts to give back with programs including Dress for Success, UNICEF, Jacob’s Heart Children’s Cancer Support Services, the California Fire Foundation and many more.

 Embossed Rolling Pin

This is such a unique gift and is perfect for Christmas time. These 100% pure, high-grade solid beech wood rolling pins are food-safe and free of BPA or other toxins. Each piece of wood is carved into the rolling pin shape before it is engraved with the detailed, decorative pattern. Meticulous attention to detail is taken at every stage of production when these rolling pins are being made. Making desserts like cookies and pies is so easy with this rolling pin, but also other items like homemade noodles and/or pasta. The rolling pin can be used with other mediums like clay too. At 17.5 inches in total, the patterned portion is 9.5 inches in length; a very large size for pattern making. Lots of different patterns are available, not just Christmas themed! Get one of these rolling pins for someone on your list asap.

 

Black + Decker 3-in-1 Corded Stick + Handheld + Stair                                       Model #BDXHHV005G

This ultra-lightweight stick vaccine is super versatile and great to have at home. It is good for cleaning lots of messes on almost any surface in any room. Hardwood floors, stairs, carpet, whatever you have, this will cover it. Converting the vacuum is easy because of the 3-in-1 design feature. Use as an upright vacuum, handheld sweeper, or stair vacuum. The vacuum is corded, so needing to keep the battery charged is not necessary, a huge perk in our opinion. One major perk of the vacuum is the affordable price. It is available at many stores including Walmart and Lowes, and Amazon too. This vacuum is great for college students, new homeowners, and pet lovers; it’s also great to have on hand as a second vacuum for a quick, easy cleanup.

 

Drain Away Drain Tray

This super handy drain tray is great for any gardener you know. Small spaces, beginner plant growers, and container gardeners will all love this water drain tray. The new, innovative tray allows water to drain out of the pot and away from the plant. No need to worry about water stains, root rot, or dirty messes around the potted plants because of the drain hole that dumps the water out wherever desired. Many different sizes and colors are available – 12, 15.5, and 22 inch trays are available, which are compatible with 25 pots size 25 gallon and smaller. White, black, grey, and terra cotta colors are offered on their site.

 

Giften Market

I love getting a package with a bunch of fun products! A little themed gift box. If this is something that makes you grin as wide as I do, then you have to click over to Giften Market! They specialize in making themed gift boxes, loaded with quality, affordable and special items. Some themed boxes are: Self-Care, Virtual Hug (great for those who maybe sad or lonely this holiday season), Bloody Mary Box, Movie Marathon Box, Good Morning Sunshine and so many more! You are going to be thoroughly impressed with they wide and very attractive collection they have for sale. If you’re a Boss Babe and looking to treat your staff, you cannot go wrong with Giften Market.

 Face Foundrié

Are you a gal look is searching for skin care treatments that could support our changing skin, the shift in hormones, age, pregnancies, and life? Our skin needed some serious help! From Acne Gel, Hydrating Creams to Collagen Sprits  and Peptide Eye Gels, Face Foundrié knows what we need. To start off your new skin journey I would recommend trying the Gentle gel Facial Cleanser. This balancing gel facial cleanser features Geranium Leaf, Bergamot and Rosebud, giving you that fresh face you desire. Head over to their website to see all the products, as well as their instore location. If you are lucky enough to have a location by you head to the store and ask about the current treatments and specials they have to offer.

Michael Grace Gifts – Tea Sampler Box

I love a hot cup of tea in the winter. I makes my home feel that much more cozy. If you want to catch this awesome feeling then order a Tea Sampler Box from Michal Grace Gifts. This unique tea gift boxes include a vacuum insulated stainless steel tea cup with lid and a tea sampler of 12 different Twinings teas paired with all natural hive to table honey straws. This tea cup is a must have for any tea drinker! It will keep tea hot up to 3 hours. It is made of 304 Grade – 18/8 stainless steel with a BPA free push-seal lid. No need to worry about your loved one burning his or her hand on the cup. It is cool to the touch even while pouring in boiling water to steep tea!

 Stella Rose Wines

Looking to grab a bottle of bubby for this holiday? Stella Rose makes the perfect gift to offer your host and hostess. To create the Stella Rosa wines, they chose the region of Asti, a province in Piedmont, Italy, as the source for it’s aromatic grapes, which have become the hallmark for the Stella Rosa style of wines. The first Stella Rosa wine was Moscato D’Asti, which has become a flagship of this line. Soon after, Stella Rosa Rosso was created – the brand’s first semi-sweet, semi-sparkling red wine blend, and first wine of its kind to be brought to America from Asti. The rapid phenomenal successes of these two wines began the lineage of Stella Rosa, which now boasts over 20 distinctive flavors. Pop into your local store to grab a bottle of Stella Rose Prosecco this week.

MamatheFox’s 2021 Kids Gift Guide

 Rengöra Mermaid Beach Decor

Do you have a child who loves mermaids? Mermaids are fun mythical creatures that bring smiles and wonder to children and adults alike. This fun summertime decor is great for kids bedrooms, bathrooms and summer vacation houses. Comes with a hemp rope, ready to be hung. Made with quality MFP wood, this sign is painted with a rustic background. Size is 6.75″ x 11″. Head over to the Rengöra website to see all the other fun nautical themed home goods.

 

PLAYMOBIL 1.2.3 Advent Calendar

Create the story of Christmas with the 1.2.3 Advent Calendar – Christmas Manger. This is the perfect gift for a child who is visiting a relative. It’s fun to open and easy to travel with. Unopened it is a lightweight box with 25 piece to be popped out.  The bright and colorful designs and large, rounded pieces make this gift simply perfect. First challenge will be to set up the scene will help your toddler. This allows for the development of language and social skills as they play out this classic Christmas truth. The calendar contains twenty-four surprise items leading up to Christmas. Set includes six figures, manger with star, horse, cow, sheep, and other accessories.

 

Ultimate Weird But True

(ages 8-12, hardcover, 192 pgs) – Did you know that a great white shark can weigh as much as 15 gorillas, that you drink the same water as the dinosaurs did, or that there’s a car that drives underwater? A supersized, hardcover addition to the blockbuster Weird But True series, Ultimate Weird But True is packed with 1,000 amazing facts and eye-popping photos that prove truth really is stranger than fiction. With a colorful, metallic cover, a kid-friendly design, and a wacky sense of humor, this stunning book delivers a winning combination of smarts and fun.  Plus, there are cool illustrations, and “Ultimate Secret Revealed” features that explain the strange truth behind the most mind-bending facts, such as how it’s possible to convert peanut butter into a diamond and how frogs can fall from the sky.

 

Photo Ark ABC: An Animal Alphabet in Poetry and Pictures

(ages 3-7, hardcover, 48 pgs) – From armadillo to zebra, this enchanting picture book pairs the stunning photography of National Geographic photographer Joel Sartore with playful poems by New York Times best-selling author Debbie Levy to represent the letters of the alphabet and celebrate the diversity of the animal world.

 

 

 

 NG Kids Animal Encyclopedia 

(ages 8-12, hardcover, 304 pgs) – Discover the thousands of animals that call Earth home in this new edition of National Geographic‘s best-selling Animal Encyclopedia.  Updated and reviewed by experts in the field for the most accurate, up-to-date information, this comprehensive reference book features 2,500 species, 1,000 stunning photos, and more than a dozen engaging maps. Jam-packed with fun facts — such as the world’s tallest animal, the longest living animal on Earth, and even the smelliest — it also contains new, exclusive “From the Field” reports highlighting National Geographic explorers working around the world to study and protect every kind of animal, from giraffes to penguins and sharks to snails.

 

Treasury of Magical Tales from Around the World

(ages 8-12, hardcover, 208 pgs) – A flower-spouting princess, gobbling prince, emerald-winged fairy, foolish giants, fearsome ogres, and talking frog and fish are just a few of the captivating characters found in this anthology of beloved stories from 29 places around the world, from the Arctic to Africa to Asia to Australia to Europe to the Americas.  Donna Jo Napoli’s powerful storytelling makes these stories fresh and fun, and Christina Balit’s dazzling illustrations make this book a true treasure―a very special gift and a must-have for family bookshelves.

 

 Go Wild! Pandas 

(hardcover, ages 4-8, 48 pgs) – Welcome to the wild world of pandas! In this intro to the species, youngsters discover where on Earth these animals live, what they eat, how big they grow, and how they communicate. Cool photos of all the different kinds of panda relatives and just-born panda babies bring the creatures into full focus. After learning the basics, young readers will discover why pandas need our help and what people around the world are doing to help save them. Filled with fun facts, games, and an activity focused on making a difference in the panda world, this book will inspire kids to care about these amazing animals.

 

Brain Candy 3

 (ages 8-12, paperback, 208 pgs) Elephants have thick skin, but just how thick? Turns out it’s 50 times thicker than human skin and can add as much as 2,000 pounds (900kg) to the weight of this massive animal! Earth’s smaller animals offer some sweet surprises, too. Hop on a honeybee to discover just how hardworking these fast-flying insects are. They beat their wings 200 times a second as they fly about. And no wonder they’re so busy — they need to pollinate two million flowers to make just one pound of honey. If you like seeing far-out facts in a new light, the third book in the series takes a deep (and delicious) dive into numbers, fun facts, and cool trivia on all kinds of topics. It’s a novel approach to feeding kids smart snackable bites about the world and is sure to be an addictive addition to bookshelves and backpacks.

Camping Outdoors Jumbo Puzzle

Puzzles are always a boredom buster and activity the whole family can participate in. Little Likes Kids has a variety of vibrant and delightful puzzles that are thoughtfully designed for the new generation. The aim of the family centered company is to provide a mix of inclusive toys. Toys are created with playful images that reflect the world’s wonderful diversity of today.  This package contains 48 extra-thick puzzle pieces that are easy for little hands to manage, and it comes in a sturdy, rope-handled box. All of their puzzles are eco-friendly and printed with nontoxic inks. Little Likes Kids is a women-owned, certified-minority business founded by a mother who wanted toy options for her son that reflected his friends and his experiences.  Whether you want to stock your classroom, playroom, or e-learning space, Little Likes Kids has a variety of puzzles and games to create an engaging learning environment.

Sports Go Fish! Card Game

Based on the classic game Go Fish, this version brings its “A” game. Each card is filled with fun original artwork of kids engaged in different types of sports. Learning through play, this game teaches simple number and letter recognition as well as cooperative play. Little Likes Kids was founded by a mom of color who wanted her son – and everyone else – to have toys that reflect the world around us in a sweet and realistic way.

 

 

 

 Do-It-Yourself Lip Gloss Making Kit

This kit gives you the freedom to customize 6 unique tubes of high-quality lip gloss. Includes an American-made lip gloss gel base that provides an excellent lip-softening moisture barrier. Each natural mica-based mineral pigment powder provides a unique finishing effect and can be used alone, or mixed with others. With the included moisturizing oil, you are free to control the texture, reduce stickiness, and the adjust the feel of your final product. Comes with enough material to experiment with color combinations on a palette or paper plate before committing to a full tube. Great for rainy day activities, DIY-ers, gifters, and even small entrepreneurs!

Original Stomp Rocket® Stunt Planes

Run, jump and stomp to launch Stunt Planes; 100% kid-powered. No batteries required. Great for year round fun to get kids away from screen time and play with outdoor toys. This toy includes 3 Stunt Planes (Looper, Glider and Wildcat), a sturdy adjustable air rocket launch stand and launch stomp pad with an air hose. Looper plane performs giant loops, glider plane soars up to 100 feet and Wildcat plane does all kinds of crazy tricks. Adjust the angle of flight with the adjustable launch stand, fly into or with the wind and change how these planes fly. These air rocket launchers are the perfect toddler toys for girls and boys ages 5 and up.

 

 Stomp Racers by Stomp Rocket

Ready, Set, Stomp! The ultimate in race car performance! Race to the finish with 100% KID powered race cars. Great for year round fun to get kids away from screen time and more active. Includes a Stomp Launcher, race car and ramp. Decals to design your car included. No batteries required; easy and fast assembly. Play inside or take Stomp Racers to the park or on vacation. You’ll be amazed at how many children and adults want to play! See how fast your car will go and jump off the ramp for extreme racing and tricks.

 

The Gift Box Ornament Decorator – Christmas Tree Ornament  Decorating Kit

From the creators of the Eggmazing Egg Decorator and the Treemendous Ornament Decorator comes the Gift Box Ornament Decorator! This new creation allows you to decorate a variety of different shaped ornaments by simply placing an ornament into the top of the decorator and the unique spinning action creates colorful designs with the touch of a marker. When you’re done decorating, put your markers in the storage drawer for safe keeping. Each unit includes 1 Gift Box Decorator, 3 plastic ornaments, and 8 colorful non-toxic markers. Extra ornaments sold separately.

 Inchworm Alley

Are you looking for fun, unique and corky clothing for the kids in your life? Inchworm Alley is going to be perfect for you. They are are lovers of outrageous digital prints, but they are more than just a clothing company, they are a company that really cares about the environment and the human race. By using organic cotton and eco-conscious design they have created the perfect clothing. They really focus on using GOTS Certified Organic Cotton. This type of cotton is sustainable, renewable and biodegradable. Simply said, it is grown using methods and materials that have a low impact on the environment. Their organic production systems replenish and maintain soil fertility, which reduces the use of toxic and persistent pesticides and fertilizers, which leads to a more biologically diverse agriculture. Best of all it is a child labor and sweatshop-free! Workers have a livable wage and are given vacation time and holidays. When you purchase from Inchworm Alley you are going to feel good about where they came from and who made them. The cherry on top is that their fun and unique prints will allow your kid stand out. Head over to their website to see all the fun prints.

MINISO

Have you heard about the ever growing new store MINISO? They are the #1 $10 and under store in the USA. It is the perfect place to find gifts at such a great price point. MamatheFox loves Sanrio and they have some amazing stuffed animals from this line.  MINISO offers exclusive licensing with major brands and a fun experience, particularly for Generation Z shoppers looking for quality goods at affordable prices. The retailer is known for its plush toys, home décor and organizers, beauty and wellness items, fashion accessories, and electronics. Customers enjoy the original licensing collaborations with their favorite characters such as Marvel, Mickey Mouse & Friends, Sanrio, We Bare Bears, Tom & Jerry and Coca-Cola. Click over to their site to order online and to find a store near you.

 The Bubble Tree

To create a safer and healthier space for the kids without interrupting the fun that every kid deserves, the American Bubble Company came up with the first-ever eco-friendly sustainable bubble system that uses a non-toxic bubble solution made in the USA – The Bubble Tree. A brand dedicated to changing the way we play with bubbles forever. In addition, the refillable bubble system saves parents money by not having to repurchase a bubble wand and container when they run out the first time.  Each year, more than 300 million one-time-use plastic bubble bottles are imported to the United States. Many will contain bubble solutions from foreign countries with formulas and ingredients that often fall below the safety, sustainability, and quality levels that modern American consumers demand. Bubble Tree’s mission is to enhance bubble safety and solve plastic pollution, waste, and the overuse of one-time-use plastic bottles.

Glow Battle by Starlux

I love to help my kids find fun ways to play without a screen. If this is something you are looking for then you need to get them the new Glow Battle from Starlux. Let them battle like a ninja!! Family, friends, and neighbors play organized sword fighting games using (harmless!) glowing foam weapons. The neighbor kids love to come over to play outside and battle until its dinner time. When you buy off Amazon it includes a free download of 10 game variations for repeated play. Inspires creative gameplay for kids who love Star Wars, laser tag, RPG, and ninja games
Affordable and reusable and at $34.90 with all batteries included this is a safe bet for the perfect holiday gift.

 ergoPouch Sleep Onesie 2.5 TOG

The Sleep Onesie is a TOG-rated sleeping bag alternative, designed to be worn on its own during sleep or with Pajamas underneath for warmth and comfort. These are the perfect option for toddlers or preschoolers transitioning into a big bed, sleep walkers, kids who kick off their blankets, or little starfish who don’t like the restriction of a sleeping bag. The Sleep Onesie is made from and filled with GOTS certified organic cotton that is non-toxic and gentle on irritable skin. The stretchy material allows your little one to move freely and stay comfortable for sleep. The 3-way zip configuration is helpful for overnight diaper changes or toilet trips, and foot cuffs add extra warmth for little toes.

Mabel’s Labels

Giving practical gifts is just as important as “fun” gifts, but these labels are fun and practical! Mabel’s Labels creates labels that stick to many different types of surfaces, even clothing too. These labels are great for keeping track of all kinds of kid items including water bottles, backpacks, shoes, clothes, lunch boxes, pencil pouches, and so much more. All the labels are high quality, washable, and very affordable. Lots of styles, colors, fonts, and shapes are available; personalizing them is super fun! These labels are a great stocking stuffer for any child on your list.

 

 Sunny the Mail Snail

Looking for a fun but educational gift? Sunny the Mail Snail is an exciting new subscription box perfect for budding readers (ideal for ages 4 to 8). Each month your child can receive a story-telling letter with cool animal facts, geography, fun adventures, and special treasures. Some of the treasures can be animal trading cards, stickers, secret code card and temporary tattoos. Inspire and encourage excitement in reading. While some kids may not desire to sit and read a book, this can be the key to get them interested in  reading. By getting a special package in the mail with all the fun extras will get the joy and curiosity break through. The best part is you get a letter each week! This short laps between the letters will help keep the excitement up. Getting a box each month is fun, but a letter each week? This tops the cake.

Little Renegades

This brand creates adorable decks of cards that helps kids learn to tune into their feelings to regulate their emotions. The cards are a large 4X6 size, which is great for kids hands. On each card there is beautiful artwork that is inspired by nature. Each deck has 40 cards in it and offers to help bring mindfulness to their mental health and wellness. Two different card sets are available – Mindful Kids Activity Cards and Mindful Kids Bedtime Cards. The activity cards are filled with “exercises to teach children the basics of mindfulness”, all while using exercises that kids will love. Bedtime is much more peaceful when using the “evening visualizations and peaceful prompts.” These allow kids to transition from their day to a calm, relaxing bedtime. These beautiful cards are perfect for any kid on your list!

 ergoPouch – Doll Sleeping Bag

If you’ve got a toddler or preschooler who needs help with their sleep routine (don’t we all), the Doll Sleeping Bag is for you. This cute but functional sleep tool is designed to help your child learn their bedtime routine and make night time settling easier and fun through role play. Play is essential for learning and development in toddlers and preschoolers to nurture their imagination, help them make sense of their world, develop confidence, problem solve and build relationships. The Doll Sleeping Bag can be incorporated into bedtime or playtime to promote positive sleep associations, routine learning and sleep cues through pretend play. Encourage your mini to dress their doll or toy in the sleeping bag, read them a story and put them down to ‘bed’. Added bonus – the Doll Sleeping Bag also aids in fine motor skill development (practicing zips and threading doll/toy arms in arm holes), and your child will love matching their sleepwear with their best friend!

Sandra Aris Pants

If you have a child who is learning how to crawl and walk then keep reading this! As kids learn how to be mobile they need to learn by trial and error. Meaning they are going to fall. Fall a lot. Rather than feeling like we need to put them in bubble wrap and constant hover over them we can now lean on Sandra Aris. They created protective pants
for kids that encourage exploration and keep injuries from holding them back. The pants are made with protective 3D padded technology in the butt and knees inspired by the protective materials used in motorbike and ski apparel, jackets, gloves and helmets. Check out the link to see them on Amazon with all the other great information.

 Rock the Locks

Do you have a fashionista on your list? Then check our Rock the Locks. Rock the Lock is a bold hair care line that kids love with safe, clean ingredients that moms trust. No harsh chemicals, sulfates, parabens, phthalates, dyes or petrolatum! They JUST released their Hair Colors and Conditioners in pink and purple – SO fun! The leave in conditioner is great for traveling and the Detangler is an everyday must. I like to apply one of them to my daughters hair before she swims, which helps getting those tangles our after she is down playing in the pool. Check out their full line, you are going to love what you see.

LazyOne

The pajamas that LazyOne designs and creates are just so adorable. Their matching family sets are perfect for Christmas. Wearing them as a family on Christmas day would make for such a great memory. The patterns of the sets are really cute and very gender neutral. The flapjack onesie pjs would make for the perfect gift. The fun flap on the back of them adds a little touch that is functional as well! Their sizes are very unisex, so be sure to keep that in mind when ordering.

Airfree Air Purifiers

The winter months are upon us, and those relying on mild fall days to get their dose of fresh air will be reminded about grey skies and single digit wind chills. Unfortunately, the closed-window, insulated lifestyle that cold weather brings makes for a dry, stagnant environment that promotes the incubation and spread of viruses. We use masks and implement social distancing to ward off the virus while we are away, but how can we better defend our home against COVID and other viruses? This holiday season, an Airfree air purifier should be making it under the tree of every loved one, especially those at a higher risk of serious illness. This holiday be smart and choose the perfect combination of highly efficient TSS™ air-sterilization technology and the award-winning design of the Airfree P series. The P series includes a soft and adjustable blue nightlight. Suitable for spaces up to 650 ft². The Airfree P works completely silently to get rid of up to 99.99% of bacteria, fungi, viruses, pollen, pet allergens, dust mite allergens and other organic air pollutants that cause allergy attacks and asthma.

 Color My Cookie

Are you looking for a fun activity for the kids this holiday? Have some cousins coming in to visit or heading to their place to celebrate? Then bring a Color My Cookie set with you. Each kit (only $35 – such a deal) contains perfectly made and iced cookies, a cookie shaped like a palette (used to ‘paint’ the cookies), paint brush, frosting and sprinkles. Each season they release new themed kits, but also have some popular kits they keep all year round. Color My Cookie is fun not just for kids, but adults love them too. Before you start to paint you may want to check out the link to an online cookie decorating tutorial taught by a real pastry chef! Head over to their website to learn more about Color My Cookie. Best of all you’ll help support a family owned businesses this holiday.

Feltman Brothers

This latest collection from Feltman Brothers pays homage to the best in holiday family traditions. The soft, warm velour makes perfect cozy loungewear during the cold winter nights. All the annual holiday events, everything from choosing and decorating the tree to wrapping and opening presents and taking the annual family photo, are made even better with these classic designs. The 2 piece Velour Holiday Set is warm and yet stylish, with a cute embroidered design showing the holiday tradition of picking out the tree. Available in sizes from 12M to 6Y, babies and kids can have the perfect look for the holiday pictures.

 OOLY – Dinosaurs and Dragons Bonus Box

We love OOLY! It is one of MamatheFox’s favorite brands. This holiday OOLY has done it again – they made the best line of crafting and art products for our kids. OOLY is the brand that kids, teens and adults all love. Their use of bright colors, creative product line and affordability make them a front runner in the arts an crafts world. This year the product we recommend from them is the Dinosaurs and Dragons Bonus Box.  One ruled the earth millions of years ago while the other ruled our imagination hundreds of years ago. Either way, these dinos and dragons are here for playtime and creative fun. This ginormous collection is full of clever kits and art supplies that will wow any dino lover. Plus receive a free bonus gift and free shipping*!

Know Yourself 4 Book Set: Dr. Bonyfide Presents 206 Bones of the Human Body

Knowing yourself makes you better at everything! The award-winning company offers Dr. Bonyfide’s Bones of the Body Workbooks full of fun and educational activities for children eight and up, developed by a culturally diverse team of educators, health professionals, and parents. Enjoy activities such as crossword puzzles, mazes, x-ray vision, and more. Featuring an in-depth exploration of the human body guided by Dr. Bonyfide and his friends as they help develop a lifelong love for science, an appreciation for one’s body, and the path to learning to Know Yourself. Books include: Bones of the Hand, Arm, and Shoulder In Book 1, then Bones of the Foot, Leg, and Pelvis in Book 2’s (with a fun circus theme!) and Bones of the Rib Cage and Spine In Book 3. Click over to Amazon and check out this fun gift idea.

 Zing Air Hunterz Wrist Bow

The Air Hunterz Wrist Bow is safe and durable, but it can still launch the arrow over 45 feet making this thrilling for kids as well as adults. Portable design has adjustable straps for a great fit. Since it is adjustable the length will be great for a variety of wrist sizes. Exclusive Loop & Launch Technology provides a quick reload so that every moment is filled with action! Quickly and easily launch arrows; Just hook arrows on the loops, pull back and release. The soft foam tips and fins keep the arrows safe for light indoor use, too. The Air Hunterz Wrist Bow is the perfect family toy for Christmas morning.  This toy includes: 1 Wrist Bow and 3 Suction-Cup Arrows, Colors May Vary (Red or Green).

Chalk of the Town Christmas T-Shirt Kit 

 Do you have a child who loves to draw? Someone who wants to create and design? Th Chalk of the Town Christmas T-Short Kit will be perfect for them. The unique washable chalkboard surface allows anyone to design and style a shirt with bright chalk markers, over and over again! The possibilities and designs are endless. Once dry (it only takes a few minutes) the chalk marker ink won’t smudge. It’s as easy as pie. Simply draw, wear, erase and repeat. The shirt is soft and 100% cotton machine washable. It includes 3 bright water based, non-toxic, chalk markers (green, blue and pink), and a washcloth. Appropriate for ages 4 and up. Made in the USA with both domestic and imported components.

 Zing Go Go Bird – Remote Control Flying Toy

Take to the skies with ease with Zing’s new bionic, flying toy, the Go Go Bird Butterfly. This thrilling flying butterfly toy is the perfect blend of traditional RC toys and today’s trendy drone toys. Explore the skies from up to 200 feet away with the intuitive directional buttons on the remote control. Perform aerial tricks and race your friends. Inspired by nature, the butterfly features a lightweight design that is safe for indoor and outdoor use. Recommended for ages 8 years and up. It is even a Toy Insiders Top Holiday Toy Award Winner! Package includes: 1x Go Go Bird (butterfly), 1x remote control (2 AAA Batteries not included), 1x lithium battery and 1x USB charger.

TickleMe Plant

TickleMe plants are the first plants that play dead and come alive within seconds! If your kids like STEM and learning about how the world works and how great God’s creations are, then you need to consider getting them a TickleMe Plant. What makes this plant special and worthy of a gift to a child it that this plant that reacts when touched! When the leaves are stimulated, they will close up and play dead before opening back up again.  It produces beautiful looking, fluffy pink-colored flowers which make it a great home decor.  They will love playing with it and feel proud showing it to their friends! It’s incredibly easy to grow and doesn’t require any substantial effort. All kits are mess-free and are easy to maintain.  An interactive and fun DIY gardening activity great for keeping the kids entertained. The TickleMe comes in a bunch of themes, like Christmas, Birthday, Teacher Appreciation, Mother’s Day and more.

 Edx Education – Eco-Friendly Rainbow Pebbles

Do you have some little one’s coming to your home this holiday? This is the perfect toy for young ones to sit with and play without a screen. Use these Junior Rainbow Pebbles to teach toddlers how to recognize and organize by shape, color and number. They’re also a useful construction resource. These Rainbow Pebbles are made from the agricultural waste products, rice stems and rice husks! These materials decrease waste in the environment. Safety tested for children aged 18m+, these pebbles come in 3 large sizes which are perfect for small hands to grasp.  This toy includes 36 Junior Rainbow Pebbles + 8 double-sided activity cards.

LetsGlow Studio – DIY Arts and Crafts Glow Kit

LetsGlow Studio is a creator kit of reflective fashion accessories to light up your glow parties, sleepovers or group dances – no app required! Design your own custom looks using LetsGlow, non-toxic reflective stickers and materials, attach the 16 color LED Clip to your tablet or phone, & light up your custom outfit in super-bright glowing colors. Attach the LetsGlow LED Clip to any tablet or phone camera and control the reflective LED color of your accessories using the remote control. Light up your accessories and make fun and unique videos with your friends and family. Includes: the LetsGlow Selfie LED Clip with remote and charging cable, three non-toxic reflective sticker sheets with stencils, ten reflective nail stickers, 10+ ft of non-toxic reflective sticker tape, 55+ ft of double-sided re-usable reflective material with hair clips and a pair of shutter shades for you and all your friends to glow!

Rainbow Thinking Putty from Crazy Aaron’s

Kids love all of the products from Crazy Aaron’s. Their putty is the leading brand and it is for a reason! The quality, storage and price are right where we want it. Rainbows make everything better! Certain transparent materials will bend various colors of light differently. White light is then broken up into a dazzling rainbow. With every twist, pull and stretch, uncover a sparkling band of colors in your very hands. Part of the Trendsetters Collection. Made in the USA from nontoxic silicone and never dries out. Stretch it, bounce it, pop it, tear it, and sculpt it! Includes 1/5 lb. (3.2 oz) of Genuine Crazy Aaron’s Thinking Putty. Ages 3+

 

Pediped

Pediped offers a vast variety of innovative shoes for boys and girls sizes newborn to 6 Youth. Their three collections Originals , Grip ‘n’ Go™, and Flex all offer children with high quality leather shoes ideal for healthy foot development. The ultra light technology is specifically designed to support kids’ feet in all activities while providing flexibility and freedom. Take them to playground, vacation, school, or any adventure and easily clean them in the washer afterwards. These shoes are even equipped with quick-dry EVA footbed. In addition, Pedipeds has a unique Flex Fit System where inserts can be added or removed to create the perfect fit for a child’s growing foot!  Pedipeds award-winning design and technology makes them one of the fastest growing children’s footwear brands in the United States! They are approved by the American Podiatric Medical Association and ready to fit any child’s footwear needs.

 

 Bleuet

Do you have a young lady on your list? Maybe a girl who is active and loves sports and gymnastics? Consider purchasing her a Bleuet active bra. They are SO soft and are made with moisture-wicking performance fabric. It fits seamlessly under her favorite shirt, jersey or tank. They are perfect for a first time bra. You can buy them individually or in sets. With a wide options of colors. What MamatheFox loves is this is not only a wonderful purchase for your young lady, but they are a company that supports young female entrepreneurs by supporting their passion, vision, mission and business. Head over to their website to see not only the amazing bras, but the many partnerships they have. You can be joyful that you are supporting a quality product and a phenomenal brand.

Pottery Awesomeness

Do you have a crafty kid on your list? Maybe some kids coming to your holiday from out of town? A perfect activity to keep them busy is Pottery Awesomeness! These super cute new kits from Pottery Awesomeness are the perfect project for kids and families to enjoy together. With themed-subscription boxes, like Winter, Christmas, Sweet Tooth, Sports Fanatic and more, kids will be excited to receive these boxes that come with everything they need to create their masterpiece! Each box includes three cute figurines, acrylic paint, paint brushes, a glossy sealer and an instruction card with QR codes that will direct painters to painting tutorials and instructions. For every kit purchased, Pottery Awesomeness donates a painting kit to sick children in hospitals. They work directly with the lead art therapist at each hospital to determine what supplies are needed.

 

 Tonka – The Claw Dump Truck Yellow

For over 70 years, Tonka has been the world’s favorite toy truck and today with their range of diecast toy vehicles, Tonka are still providing imaginative fun for children all over the world. Designed to handle the toughest terrain with its “Claw Grip Wheels”, the Claw Dump truck features close tires for cruise action or press and pop claws to climb! Simply click the wheels to release and take on some claw climbing action. Specially designed for boys and girls aged 3 years and up, Tonka’s range of indoor and outdoor toys introduce children to independent play as they develop their fine motor skills and dexterity.

Ryan’s World Galaxy Explorers Mega Mystery Rocketship

3, 2, 1, blast off! Enter a universe of fun with the Ryan’s World Galaxy Explorers Mega Mystery Rocketship. Press the button to activate the countdown, lights, and realistic Rocketship sounds. This 22-inch tall playset unfolds to reveal four levels of hidden surprise-filled compartments that reveal a space blaster with lights and sounds, buildable rover, hammer, moon dig with three moon rocks, five articulated figures and five accessories, satellite, space cable and clip, sand compound, glow in the dark stars, and a Ryan astronaut badge! Open the door to reveal the Ryan Astronaut figure and hammer. Then turn the spacewalk lever to reveal a control room, and discover the hidden surprises including Gus and Alpha Lexa figures and accessories. Press the hatch buttons to release the escape pods and discover more surprises! Use the hammer to smash open each of the pods to find each piece of the buildable rover. Press the button at the base of the Rocketship to find the special astronaut badge and insert the badge at the top of the Rocketship to unlock the ultra-secret compartment which reveals a lights and sounds ultimate space blaster! Surprises even include a moon dig with space sand.

 Ryan’s World Ryan’s World Fridge Surprise

The Ryan’s World Fridge Surprise is full of over 15 awesome toys inspired by some of Ryan’s favorite treats. Find all 15 surprises including mini figs, oozes and compounds, a build-it Ryan fig, and so much more! Standing 16 inches tall, this giant fridge is filled with hidden surprises, and even has lights, sounds, a working ice cube dispenser, and a working dry-erase board! Press the button on the front of the fridge to play sounds and dispense ice cubes. Each ice cube includes an exclusive mini fig of Combo Panda, Gus, or Alpha Lexa! There is even a hidden translucent Peck fig hidden in the freezer. Refill the ice dispenser for endless fun.  What’s hidden inside the pickle jar? Open the top and a Ryan fig pops out! Kids can crack open some more fun when they pretend to cook a meal with the eggs, find all the hidden play accessories! They can even open the mystery snack boxes and build their very own Chef Ryan fig! Use the dry erase marker to create fun messages or pretend to meal plan by writing on the dry erase board. Kids will even enjoy decorating their fridge with the included stickers. The fun and creativity never-ends with the surprising and exciting toys from Ryan’s World. Bring home the Ryan’s World Chef Ryan’s Fridge Surprise and the rest of the Ryan’s World inspired toys, and let your little fan bring their own imagination to life! Requires 2 x AA batteries (included).

Disney Doorables Multi Peek Series 6 

Behind every door a surprise is in store with the Disney Doorables Multi Peek Series 6 collectible figures, featuring Special Edition Jeweled Disney Princess characters and introducing the Discover Magic Key. Multi Peek includes either five, six, or seven collectible mini figures, each standing approximately 1.5 inches tall and featuring signature Disney Doorables stylized detailing and glitter eyes. There are 45 figures to collect across Series 6 including five Jeweled Disney Princess characters dressed in beautiful faceted jeweled dresses, five pearlized Disney The Little Mermaid figures, and six flocked Winnie the Pooh figures! Series 6 features characters from the stories of Disney’s Raya and the Last Dragon, The Little Mermaid, Alice in Wonderland, Peter Pan, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Pinocchio, Dumbo, Winnie the Pooh, and Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse. Ideal for collecting and trading. Recreate the world of Disney with all the Disney Doorables collectible figures and playsets. Ages 5+

 Cocomelon Learning JJ Doll

This interactive doll looks just like JJ and uses lights, sounds, music, and over 50 phrases to encourage children to learn their letters, numbers, and color recognition. With four interactive buttons JJ will interact with you! Press the block in JJ’s hand to learn colors. The button on his radio plays songs. Learn letters by pressing JJ’s left foot, and numbers and counting by pressing his right foot. JJ’s cube lights up to the beat of the music as his radio plays the “ABC’s” and “Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes”. Develop fine motor skills, reading and talking, cognitive learning, social emotional skills and creativity with this early learning toy.

My Fuzzy Friend

My Fuzzy Friend Kitten is the Interactive Hugging Kids Companion Plush Pet! Extremely cute interactive pets with nuzzling feature – nuzzles you as her paws hold on your arm. Each Fuzzy Friend comes with an interactive accessory. Two styles in the first wave include a Koala and Kitten. They have multiple touch points, multi-color LEDs in their cheeks and sounds that communicate her feelings. Each pet comes with bottle and brush.

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 SunnyBay Shoulder and Upper Back Heat Wrap

Winter days get long, holiday stress builds up, exhaustion hits, and our bodies adjust…not always in the best way.  So what better way to unwind and relax than with this shoulder and upper back wrap from Sunny Bay. It offers therapeutic pain relief with convertible heat or cool therapy. To warm this neck wrap up you simply place it in the microwave for 1 minute, for cool place in the freezer.  The weight of the flax seed filled bladder is soothing, and the soft fleece cover is easily washable. You can use it on not only your neck and shoulders but around your knees, feet, hands and other body parts. Its pain relief that works. All Sunny Bay gift will give the men in your life the comfort they deserve.

SunnyBay Microwavable Extra-long Neck Heating Wrap  

Sunny Bay’s versatile heating pad pillow will quickly become your go-to solution for neck and shoulder muscle pain, soreness, and tension caused by intense training or accidental tweaks that can happen during daily activities. Pop it in the microwave or freezer for the best hot or cold therapy for your aching body. Each pack is filled with fresh whole wheat fill to efficiently hold in heat and ensure a flexible fit around your target areas. Whether you’re standing up or moving around in your office chair, the pack stays put. Our anti-pill fleece cover retains warmth and is designed to protect your skin from the long-lasting heat stored inside. You’ll feel better in practically no time!

 

 DadWare Bondaroo

Becoming a new dad can be overwhelming for so many reasons. Feeling nervous about bonding with a newborn baby shouldn’t be one of them. The DadWare Bondaroo allows new dads to easily and conveniently engage in skin to skin bonding with their newborn or infant. Made in the U.S. from French terry cotton, the shirt opens at the top to allow you to place baby on your chest to practice Kangaroo care, or skin-to-skin contact with the baby, which can stabilize a baby’s heart rate, improve  their oxygen saturation rate, and regulate their body temperature and their breathing.  Babies can also be calmer and sleep better! The DadWare Bondaroo is available at DadWare starting at $44.99.

 

Groove Life

If you have a man on your Christmas list, this Groove Life Groove Belt is such a good gift. Uniquely featured, this belt has a snap technology that uses neodymium magnets – different than almost any other belt on the market. The magnets are super strong and have a snap-like technology that allow them to latch instantly. This magnet and A380 aluminum make up the buckle of the belt, so it is very durable. An anti-flap security feature is designed to tuck the excess end of the belt neatly behind the front part. Their speciality, stiff technology allows the belt to stay in place while also being flexible. Tons of colors are available and lots of designs on the aluminum buckle allow for a unique feature.  Groove Life brings life long customers thanks to their incredible quality of products.

 

 Lazarus Artisan Goods

Lazarus is more than a leather goods brand. They are a company that is actually changing and supporting students in rural Honduras. In Honduras young people are often pulled out of school before 6th grade in order to support their farming-focused family. Now these hired artisans begin as students in a 3-year paid vocational program by their sister organization, Mission Lazarus. Students go to school for free, including their books, a daily lunch, and a daily stipend. 100% of profits go back into these educational programs. Now that you see the value in purchasing from them, head over to the website to see all the amazing goods they have created. We love the leather bound NIV bible. “In everything I have shown you that, by working hard, we must help the weak. In this way we remember the Lord Jesus’ words: ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.'” – Acts 20:35

 

GoSili Stackable Silicone Cups

Do you have a guy on your list that is always working around and outside the house? Often when you are busy you will accidently hit your cup and if its glass, yeah, that can be horrible when it hits the ground and breaks. A simple way to fix this issue is to have him use GoSili Silicone Cups. GoSili Reusable Ocean Cups are made with 100% platinum silicone and give back to ocean conservation. 1% of each purchase is donated to organizations that support ocean clean-up and preservation. GoSili Ocean Cups come in four color ways. Every cup is unique and features its own, one of a kind water pattern. So you may be asking yourself, is a silicone cup flimsy? Well we are glad you asked! All GoSili cups featured an embedded stainless-steel ring that prevents the cup from collapsing when gripped. Smart, simple design meets amazing functionality! GoSili’s patented technology paves the way for a new drinking experience and is the perfect alternative to all the excessive plastic to-go cups that end up in our landfills and oceans.

LazyOne

The pajamas that LazyOne designs and creates are just so adorable. Their matching family sets are perfect for Christmas. Wearing them as a family on Christmas day would make for such a great memory. The patterns of the sets are really cute and very gender neutral. The flapjack onesie pjs would make for the perfect gift. The fun flap on the back of them adds a little touch that is functional as well! Their sizes are very unisex, so be sure to keep that in mind when ordering.

 

OWC – Travel Docks

OWC®, the premier zero-emissions Mac and PC technology company, and a respected provider of Memory, External Drives, SSDs, Mac & PC docking solutions, and performance upgrade kits, announces storage, connectivity, iOS, and iPad OS solutions for the new iPad mini, iPad And iPhone 13. With 5 essential ports, up to 100W of pass-through charging, and just one cable, the USB-C Travel Dock is ready to display, charge, connect, and import while you’re on the move. It is palm-sized and lightweight; it slips easily into your bag and stays neat and tidy with built-in cable storage. Now that the new iPad mini has USB-C, your connection possibilities are endless. OWC has some fantastic storage solutions. From on-the-go to work from home, OWC has you covered for all your storage needs.

 Monaco Cocktails

Looking for a fun can based cocktail that men love? We know that not all drinks in a can or bottle are created equal. Monaco has gone the extra mile with their quality ingredients and cocktail portioning, this was they making this your new favorite. Each can is perfectly premixed with 2 shots in every can and 9% ABV. Some of our favorite flavors include, Tequila Sun Crush (includes tequila), Black Raspberry (includes vodka), Mango Peach (includes vodka) and Purple Crush (includes cognac). Hope over to their website to see all the flavors and other canned beverages they have to offer.

 

 

Black + Decker 3-in-1 Corded Stick + Handheld + Stair                                       Model #BDXHHV005G

This ultra-lightweight stick vaccine is super versatile and great to have at home. It is good for cleaning lots of messes on almost any surface in any room. Hardwood floors, stairs, carpet, whatever you have, this will cover it. Converting the vacuum is easy because of the 3-in-1 design feature. Use as an upright vacuum, handheld sweeper, or stair vacuum. The vacuum is corded, so needing to keep the battery charged is not necessary, a huge perk in our opinion. One major perk of the vacuum is the affordable price. It is available at many stores including Walmart and Lowes, and Amazon too. This vacuum is great for college students, new homeowners, and pet lovers; it’s also great to have on hand as a second vacuum for a quick, easy cleanup.

 

Drain Away Drain Tray

This super handy drain tray is great for any gardener you know. Small spaces, beginner plant growers, and container gardeners will all love this water drain tray. The new, innovative tray allows water to drain out of the pot and away from the plant. No need to worry about water stains, root rot, or dirty messes around the potted plants because of the drain hole that dumps the water out wherever desired. Many different sizes and colors are available – 12, 15.5, and 22 inch trays are available, which are compatible with 25 pots size 25 gallon and smaller. White, black, grey, and terra cotta colors are offered on their site.

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Air Fryer XL by Uber Appliance

Uber Appliance offers one of the best air fryers on the market today. The Uber Air Fryer XL is perfect for any family with its roomy 5 quart basket you can air fry a whole chicken. The dishwasher safe basket and grease separator with non stick coating make cleaning a breeze just wipe it down with a damp soapy microfiber towel and toss it in the dish washer. The Uber Air Fryer XL features an easy to use touch display for temperature and time setting with temperatures ranging from 150F to 400F, the digital display also has several pre-set cooking temperature and time to perfectly cook chicken, steak, fries, wings and so much more with a single press of a button. Every Uber Air Fryer XL Comes with a free recipe book so that you can explore tasty meals as soon as you get it.

 

 Clarkson Avenue Crumb Cake Company

Getting together with your loves ones is what really makes this season special. The second most important part…the food! This is what we gather to do. To eat, to talk and to make memories. This year set out a fresh, delicious Crumb Cake from Clarkson Avenue Crumb Cake Co.  Their crumb cake delivery is available in a variety of unique flavors from Classic, Blueberry, Salted Caramel, Blackout, & Brooklyn Joe. They even have a Gluten Free cake. Keep an eye out for limited edition and seasonal flavors. Their cakes are available as either a traditional cake or our famous Crumbkins, which are one of a kind miniature crumb cakes. Check back monthly to see what the cake of the month it, because the cake of the month ships FREE! Take a look at the website (link above) and see what cake would make your gathering that much more special this year.

Steeped Coffee

Do you have a serious coffee drinker on your list? Steeped Coffee is a proprietary brewing method that does not require machines or brewing equipment, made much like tea. The coffee comes in single-serve bags that are nitro-sealed to ensure absolute freshness. It’s a uniquely “unplugged” coffee experience, from the award-winning packaging made using compostable and renewable materials to the non-GMO filters. All it takes to brew a perfect cup is hot water and a few minutes, and at the end of the day, there are no wasteful plastic pods accumulating in waterways or landfills. They offer subscriptions and one time purchases. Light, Medium, Dark, Decaf and French Roast are the current options available for purchase.

 DIY Churro Kit by Global Grub

Can you believe this!? I was so excited when we found this DIY Churro Kit from Global Grub. Now we can rival the food carts and treat ourselves to new memories of churros, at home… because there’s nothing like freshly fried pastry sticks coated in cinnamon sugar with decadent chocolate dipping sauce! This DIY Churro Kit comes with just about everything you need to easily make about 40 homemade churros (2 batches of 20). The included piping set creates the classic churro shape with ridges, and the deep fry thermometer will help maintain the frying oil heat for delicious golden brown homemade churros. Click the link above and see all the other fun kits – kits like the Sushi Set, Focaccia Art and the Fortune Cookie kit.

Kitchen Garden Textiles  

“Live Beautifully. Live Plastic Free” – This is the main focus of Kitchen Garden Textiles. They have the perfect gifts for your environmentally-conscious friends and family, the line includes linen market bags, gorgeous napkins, kitchen aprons, harvest aprons and much more. All of their textiles are created with organic, 100% natural linen. This reduces reliance on single use and plastic disposables with elegant linen products you’ll use and love every day. Crafted in Pennsylvania, their textiles are for gathering, storing, preparing and serving food. If someone in your house loves hot tea then you need to gift a simple reusable tea bag by slipping it into your loved ones stocking.

ChefWave

This InterMix 9-speed immersion hand blender is a great gift for anyone who likes to spend time in the kitchen. Because of all the different tools included with the blender there are tons of ways to use it. The blender has the ability to mix, blend, whisk, and chop. It’s the perfect kitchen tool to have on hand, it won’t take up a lot of space but is able to replace lots of individual tools you may already have. The design of the blender offers durability using high quality materials. So many foods can be made with the mixer – soup, baby food, sauce, batter, smoothies, and more. Really, anyone can benefit from having this in their kitchen! Use discount code MTF20INTERMIX for 20% off when purchasing the intermix blender!

Sweet Chaos

Sweet and salty is something you’ll get from these yummy snacks. This popcorn is a perfect gift and/or stocking stuffer as their bags are individual wrapped. You will certainly put a smile on anyone’s face with the unique flavors – like peppermint, chocolate, peanut butter, and more. The non-GMO popcorn is popped in coconut oil and seasoned with sea salt and cane sugar. This popcorn is is gluten-free and is not full of high fructose corn syrup, trans fat, or artificial flavors and colors. These are great to serve at a gathering or to gift to a friend, loved one, or acquaintance. Both kids and adults will love this sweet treat.

 

Undercover Snacks

Would you have ever thought to make a sweet treat from quinoa and chocolate? Luckily you don’t have to, because its already been done! These super crispy quinoa-dipped chocolate snacks are surprisingly not too bad for you. The ingredients are all-natural, gluten-free, and non-GMO. Kids will even like them too! Many flavors are available including pomegranate, blueberry, currant, milk chocolate, and dark chocolate. They even have Christmas flavors with peppermint in them. Having tasted tested them ourselves we can confirm that they are very good, and very festive. You can purchase these yummy treats individually wrapped or in a re-sealable bag.

Naked Nutrition

These new protein bars are packed full of quality nutrition. Each bar has 15 grams of protein and just 8 grams of sugar. The bars are primarily premium grass-fed whey protein, other ingredients include almond butter, cocoa powder, and monk fruit juice. Everybody loves a good granola bar, and this is a great one. Adults and kids will enjoy this yummy, fudge-like bar!

 

Elk and Friends

This fun and unique brand makes life with toddlers a littler easier. The cups that they design are long lasting and great for kids of all ages. Elk and Friends has mason jar and stainless steel cups available. Their cups come with with a silicone sleeve, lids with a straw hole, leakproof lids, silicone straws, and a straw cleaning brush. A really helpful design feature is the stopper on the straw. This is especially helpful with toddlers who like to pull their straw out of their cup. Each of the sleeves have a cute, fun design that is unique. There are birds, squirrels, leaves, and more that are raised and cut out. Not only can these cups be used for liquid, but they are also perfect for snacks too. The leakproof lids create a seal that is really great for bringing along on day trips or packing in the lunchbox. These are superb gift for kids or parents.

Shanti Creations

Mason jars are becoming quite popular these days. These Shanti Creations stainless steel lids are great for adding a little something more to your drinks. The lids are infusers that coffee, fruit, and tea can be added to for a yummy drink – on the go or not. Stainless steel is a very sturdy and durable material that will last for years to come. What’s great about the lids is that they give mason jars another use, so they can be repurposed again and again. The Shanti Creations lads are dishwasher safe too, which is a huge benefit for everyone. This is a great gift for those on your list – coffee drinkers, tea lovers, anyone!

 Briva Water

Briva is dedicated to creating healthy products that supports a healthier body and mind without compromising taste. Briva believes in using only the highest quality ingredients, ensuring our water is crisp, palatable and refreshing, without the nasty aftertaste found in most flavored water and seltzers. What we put into our bodies matters and that’s why BRIVA organic infused still water was born, to give consumers a delicious and healthy alternative to drinking sugary water, seltzers, sodas and other unhealthy artificial tasting beverages on the market today. They have zero calories, zero carbohydrates and are Non-GMO & vegan. Flavors currently are available are: Lemon, Blackberry and Watermelon Tangerine.

Daily Crunch

When you soak almonds in water for a long period of time, they “sprout”. The result is easier to digest + more nutrient dense + crunchier almonds! Inspired by these health benefits + the “sprouted-nut-crunch”, Diane, creator or Daily Crunch, began sprouting almonds and then dehydrating them, as opposed to roasting them, at home. She would then flavor them with real ingredients. She loved the way they tasted, and even more, the way they made her feel. MamatheFox loves to snack on healthy treats, and Daily Crunch is the perfect choice. Daily Crunch has a wide variety of flavors. Flavors like: Golden Goodness (turmeric and sea-salt), Cacao and Sea-Salt and the ever popular Nashville Hot! Check out their website for all the options and more information on how great these snacks really are.

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 Wilton

Every foodie knows the value of anything from Wilton. They are the leader in the industry for a reason. They only provide high quality and useful products that last. This holiday they have released some super fun products. We just love the Gingerbread Kits! They are fun for kids and adults alike. After you order yours check out their website, it has a bunch of fun decorating ideas to get your creative juices flowing. A super useful product is there cookie cutter sheet. Its laid out in a unique design so that you only have to cut once, and all the shapes come through! Don’t forget to grab your sprinkles, icing and other décor must haves.

True Primal

With so much going with the holidays I oftentimes run out of time to make a healthy dinner for my family. To solve this problem I use a little help from True Primal. It’s the comfort food we crave as the temps get cooler. True Primal makes deliciously healthy soups that are free from preservatives and artificial flavors. They are gluten-free and paleo-friendly with real, high-quality ingredients. They even make sure all their meat is sourced ethically – all cows are free-range and grass-fed and chickens are pasture-raised. Their beef is 100% free-range, 100% grass-fed, with no feedlots ever. Cattle are raised in open range pastures, like cattle should be.

 Hot Monkey Nuts

Spicy food lovers, look no further! Hot Monkey Nuts are the snacks that will have you craving the heat. Enjoy them on your own or for entertaining, just be sure to choose wisely! Select from Mild, Medium, Hot!, Very Hot!, and Insane! and see how this delicious brand has created a delicious combination of peanuts, flavor, and heat. The nine flavors are all gluten-free and Non-GMO with no added preservatives and Made in the USA. There’s even a vegan bundle that makes a terrific gift for all your plant-based friends. These spicy peanuts contain different combinations of Carolina reaper, scorpion pepper, ghost pepper, habanero, jalapeno, chilli, cayenne, and ancho peppers in 9 AH-mazing flavors like sour cream and onion, salt and vinegar, cinnamon and sugar, 3 cheese, buffalo sauce and blue cheese, garlic parmesan, Jamaican jerk spice, masala curry, and hickory smoke and cheddar cheese.

Congo Tropicals: Arabica Ground Coffee

Delicious and robust coffee is here to change your taste buds! Available in both medium and dark roast, Congo Tropicals’ coffee is harvested from 100% Arabica beans imported from Costa Rica. Their popular blend is a gourmet dark roast with a floral aroma, chocolate hints, and intense citric acidity providing full body flavor. It is also available in a medium roast with a softer floral aroma and dry herbed finish for a more robust flavor profile.  It is grown using traditional techniques with the latest technology without GMO’s to produce the highest-quality organic coffee available. Congo also sells a variety of tropical produce. Produce like plantains, pepino melons, tree tomatoes and other exotic foods. This is perfect for foodies looking for some hard to find ingredients. Head over to their website to see all the amazing foods they have available to ship straight to you.

 Atoria’s Family Bakery

Atoria’s Family Bakery offerings are perfect for wraps, pinwheels, flatbread pizza, panini, dips, chips and more this holiday season. Non-GMO and Vegan, the tasty varieties include New Roasted Red Pepper Mini Lavash, Coconut & Cauliflower Mini Lavash, Flatbread, Whole Grain & Flax Mini Lavash Flatbread, Traditional Flatbread, Garlic Naan Flatbread, Pita with Whole Grain Flatbread, Traditional Pita Flatbread and more. If you love the taste of fresh naan, then you need to order a few from Aroria’s. My kids love to make homemade pizza on them. By allowing them to help in the cooking process they are more excited and willing to try new foods. They can add the types of toppings they prefer and the quantity they desire. Head over to their website to see all the great products they have available to ship.

Naked Cookie

The Naked Cookies are a sweet treat for those on your list. These cookies are baked fresh in the USA and great to have any time of the day. Eat them as a snack or dessert, or use them as a meal replacement. The nutrition content of these cookies are much different than other cookies on the market. High in protein and low in calories, sugars, and carbohydrates, they taste good too! Your gluten-free friends and family can enjoy these cookies because they are made with almond flour instead of wheat flour. The cookies are yummy and come in three different flavors – chocolate chip, sugar, and oatmeal raisin. With 10 grams of protein, these will fill up anyone on your list!

 Honey & Rose Coffee Co – Secret Stuffed Cookies

Are you wanting a fun treat to set our when your friends and family visit this holiday? When you put out some Secret Stuffed Cookies you are going to hit it out of the ballpark! They are perfect with coffee, as a snack or as a dessert. The 4 flavor options are: Rainbow OG – A funfetti chocolate chip cookie, stuffed with a fresh Italian rainbow cookie.
O-Mellow – A chocolate chip and Oreo crumb cookie, stuffed with a double stuffed Oreo and mini marshmallows.
Peanut Butter Explosion – A rich peanut butter cookie, stuffed with a full size Reese’s peanut butter cup, topped with Reese’s pieces candy. S’mores – A classic chocolate chip cookie, stuffed with Hershey’s chocolate and a marshmallow, rolled in graham cracker crumbs.

Eat2Explore

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Brand-new for this year’s holiday season, eat2explore’s World Holiday Treats Part II. This fun, limited-edition, holiday treat box includes popular holiday treat recipes and ingredients from Turkey, Sweden and Colombia. eat2explore’s holiday treat box provides tools for families to bake together, learn and dine on different desserts and cultures. You’ll have a great time learning about the history of Turkish Sekerpare, Swedish Chokladbollar (chocolate oatmeal balls) and Colombian Natilla (Christmas custard) while baking up tasty treats. Each of the boxes include an easy-to-follow recipe and shopping list. The great part is the boxes do not include perishable products, so you can use the included ingredients and bake when you have time. If dessert isn’t up your alley, eat2explore also offers savory boxes from 19 countries/regions like Italy, Mexico, Greece, etc. Kids will gain a mindset of respectful understanding and appreciate that people have similarities and differences while learning life skills in the kitchen.

 CrateChef

If you like to explore new recipes and ingredients then you have to check out CrateChef! When you purchase from CrateChef, gourmet items will arrive right at your doorstep!  Sign up for their subscription box or gift boxes and receive non-traditional curated kitchen favorites and pantry items handpicked by a top-name cooking expert. A different chef, cookbook author, cooking show star, restaurateur, recipe developer, or food blogger is featured every other month to expand your cooking horizons. Past chefs have included “Top Chef” Season 7 Contestant Chef Kenny Gilbert, TV Cook and YouTube Personality “Sam The Cooking Guy”, and Pastry Chef and Food Network Personality Chef Waylynn Lucas. MamatheFox’s personally loves that each box has a signed cookbook. It includes a sheet listing the special ingredients that are also in the box; giving you a little blurb about each product. The coolest part is each of the ingredients can be used with a recipe inside that cookbook! Click over to their website to see more about this super Foodie gift.

 

Goldilocks

These reusable beeswax wraps are made individually by hand in small batches. From the washing and cutting of the cotton, to waxing piece by piece, to folding and packaging, they do it all themselves. Each wrap is held to the highest of quality standards and infused with an extra dose of love. Their beeswax wraps are super easy to clean. Just use a drop of soap and wash the wrap in warm water. It dries as if it is brand new. When treated and used correctly the wraps can last up to a year. The wraps are perfect to use with sandwiches, but can be used for veggies too; they are perfect to use in a lunch box. If you know someone who is switching out their plastic, Goldilocks is a great alternative. They have tons of really cute patters for their wraps, so you’ll be able to find one for anyone on your list.

7 Ways To Teach Children About Leading A Healthy Lifestyle

Parents have several different jobs to do when it comes to their children, and one of them – one of the most important – is to keep them fit and healthy. A healthy child who understands how to maintain a good lifestyle and why it is so essential will become a healthy adult, which is so important. They will then pass their knowledge down to the next generation and so on, ensuring that more people can live longer and happier. Here are some ways to instill that information in your children so that they understand and remember. 

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Less Tech 

Although those screens can be important in terms of education, and they are fun when you look at the games and apps that you can enjoy, they shouldn’t be used all the time. Some screen time is fine, but it needs to be curtailed when it becomes too much and is to the detriment of going outside, spending time with their family, or getting exercise. 

 

As a parent, it is down to you to set the rules, and therefore you should decide on a specific amount of screen time and make sure that the rules are enforced. Remember that you will also need to stick to these rules yourself in order to set a good example, but that’s no bad thing – it is easy to become addicted to screens and social media, so if you can stop using so much of it as well, then it’s better for everyone. Recent studies shows that an average screen time per day is 5 hours and it’s a huge amount of time that can be allocated with some fun activities with your kids.

 

Get Them Involved 

There will come times when your children complain that they are bored, and ideally, they should be able to find things for themselves to do, but you can also take advantage of this ‘boredom’ and encourage them to do chores around the house. When it comes to leading a healthy lifestyle, living in a clean home is paramount, and therefore learning how to use the vacuum cleaner, how to dust, how to do laundry and put clothes away, and other tasks that need to be completed around the house can be extremely useful. 

 

Helping with food preparation is also a good thing to involve children with. A child who understands what has gone into their food and who has helped to create the dish is far more likely to eat it, and this can be a great way of ensuring your children eat well. 

 

Eat A Balanced Diet 

As the old adage goes, you are what you eat, thus you must educate your children on how to eat a well-balanced diet. Along with adopting healthy choices, such as including nutrient-dense foods in family dinners, there are other ways to make nutrition a fun family activity. Try any of these ideas to educate your children on the value of adequate nutrition:

  • Allow your children to choose fruits and vegetables at the grocery store.
  • Allow your children to assist you in the kitchen while you prepare meals. 
  • Teach kids to read and understand nutrition labels.
  • Have fruits, vegetables, nuts, and seeds on hand for healthy snack options. 
  • Reduce your consumption of fast food. 
  • Try sparkling water in place of sodas and juices. 
  • Teach your children how to eat in moderation.

Be creative in preparing nutritious recipes so your children will always be excited to eat every meal. Gently introduce new foods regularly. This will help you incorporate all the nutrients your child can easily consume. You can provide them with various fruits, lean proteins, vegetables, and whole grains for a well-balanced meal.

Don’t Let Food Become A Reward

Food as a reward, such as chocolate for finishing their homework, or a cookie for tidying their room, can be an easy habit to fall into, but although you might feel you are treating them and being kind, it could be that this habit follows them into adulthood, and means that they are less healthy than they could and should be. They will always associate good deeds with food that is bad for them, and when they are the ones who are in control of their own rewards, they may choose to give them to themselves much more freely. 

 

Practice Good Hygiene 

Developing good personal hygiene practices is essential for limiting the transmission of germs and keeping healthy, so it’s a crucial skill to teach your children. It’s the very least they can do to keep themselves healthy and to help others around them too. Keep in mind to mention the following characteristics of cleanliness when teaching them what they need to do:

  • Thorough regular bathing – daily is ideal, although this can be a flexible schedule sometimes
  • Cleaning your teeth 
  • Washing your hands
  • Regularly visiting a dental expert like this dentist who does dental bondings and fillings in Harrisburg
  • When coughing or sneezing, cover your mouth
  • Cleaning your clothing 
  • Cleaning your bed linen

 

The ideal way to educate your children about these personal hygiene recommendations is to participate in these activities together. That way, they can see exactly what needs to be done, and you’ll also be teaching them responsibility as they’ll understand more about household chores and tasks. 

 

Have A Good Bedtime Routine 

Routines help children flourish, which comes in handy when it’s time to sleep. That’s because establishing a consistent bedtime routine can be a game-changer in terms of providing your children the rest they need.

 

According to research, getting enough sleep provides many advantages for children and teenagers. Attention, memory, and behavior are often mentioned. However, many areas of children’s mental and physical health have been found to improve when they receive adequate sleep.

 

But, how much sleep is enough? The quantities recommended differ depending on the age group. A child between three and five years would benefit from ten to 13 hours of sleep, for example, whereas a child between 14 and 18 will need between eight and ten hours of sleep. Try to establish a nightly routine to assist them in meeting their daily sleep requirements.

 

Make the hour before bedtime caring and quiet for young children. Bathing, dimming the lights, and reading a story or two will help youngsters move from playing to sleep. Don’t forget that consistency is essential for healthy nighttime rituals.

 

Regular bedtimes are also beneficial to older children and teenagers. Going to bed at the same time every night helps your adolescent get adequate sleep. Teens should also switch off electronic devices thirty minutes to an hour before going to bed. Blue light from phones, tablets, and TV displays makes it difficult for the brain to relax before bed.

 

Lead By Example 

The best way any parent can teach their children about leading a healthy lifestyle is to lead by example. Children will always be perceptive when watching and listening to their parents, even when you don’t realize they are watching and listening. Therefore, exercising regularly, eating well, going outside as much as possible, and researching quotes about Tuesday to boost your positivity levels shouldn’t just be something you encourage your child to do – you should do it too. 

How To Care For Yourself When Caring For An Older Parent

Many of us have to deal with the conundrum of how best to help our aging parents. If they start to lose their independence or fall ill, then we may have to help them make decisions on what their future is going to look like, which often means looking for senior care options. Some will take up the charge of being a carer, themselves. However, this can be very difficult. So, what can you do to make sure that you are taking care of yourself, even while you care for an aging parent?

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Changing your environment to help

Changes around the home can help your parents a little easier to care for. For instance, there are accessibility adjustments that you might be able to make in the home, this can include a stairlift to help with transit, as well as handrails for the bathroom to allow them to use the toilet or the bath and shower more easily. This can take a little of the stress of caring for them off of you since the home helps a little more.

Know when you may need some help

Even if you have taken it upon yourself to be the primary caregiver for your parent, that doesn’t mean that you have to do it all alone. Giving yourself some time to enjoy your social life, to meet other responsibilities, and simply take a break can be crucial for your mental health. For that reason, it may be necessary that you explore options like respite care in kansas city (or any other place, for that matter). That way, you could have a professional carer take over for you once a week, allowing you some time to yourself while maintaining the standards of care that you work hard to provide. Contacting an experienced caregiver agency might help you in your search.

Help foster their independence

While your loved one might need your help for many things, that doesn’t mean that they are entirely incapable of doing things by themselves. First of all, make sure they have some control over their care and routine to avoid coming into conflict with them. There are ways that you can help retain some of their independence, be it for simple daily tasks, some hobbies they might enjoy, or for times that they could be able to cope on their own. You should be nearby to help but fostering independence can help both you and your parent.

Know that you need emotional support

It is not a sign of weakness nor a failure that you might feel like you are not emotionally strong. Looking after someone who needs care is very demanding, and it can affect you emotionally, as well. It’s okay to cry and it’s okay to need someone to support you. Finding someone to talk to, even to provide some therapy, can help you stay on top of things when you need to without bottling up all of your emotions until they become impossible to hold in.

You need to be realistic and pragmatic about what you can and can’t handle, and what kind of help you may need. The tips above should hopefully give you some options to start looking into.

The Equipment Restaurants Use

A chef will value equipment because it is what will earn them a living and allow them to work efficiently. As you can imagine, it will only be the best equipment that a chef will use to ensure effective food preparation. Thankfully, not all food preparation will be by hand, ensuring that the restaurant can open on time for business and serve customers within reasonable time frames. The equipment used, however, must be maintained to a level that makes it useful and ensures it remains safe for kitchen staff to work with. This makes it advantageous to think about quality Hobart replacement parts for sale when it comes to your restaurant maintenance and equipment purchasing decisions.

During this article, we will look at the types of equipment that are available for restaurant use and therefore useful to a chef and the rest of their cooking team. The team in order of ranking, who will all have something to do with the equipment, will be the Executive Chef, Head Chef (Chef de Cuisine), Deputy Chef (Sous Chef), Station Chef (Chef de Partie), Junior Chef (Commis Chef), Kitchen Porter, and Purchasing Manager. The decision in purchasing equipment may well rest on the shoulders of the Purchasing Manager, but the chefs will have a say too.

Meat Preparation Parts

In terms of preparing meat effectively for a meal, a restaurant will need to regularly review the equipment that they use to make sure that all the parts contained within the equipment continue to work properly. For instance, consideration will need to be given to meat saw parts, meat slicer parts, meat tenderizer parts, and meat grinder parts. Replacements can be obtained for all of these. It is about having the right blades and right other accessories for effective meat preparation when it comes to having meals and covers ready on time. Much of a chef’s preparation will be done before a restaurant opens, but some of it will be done while the restaurant is open to ensure freshly prepared and hot meals. So, nobody wants equipment that makes the job take longer. The equipment used will contain many parts that will wear out over time, and so then make cutting and dealing with meat a lot less efficient. Time is all-important in a chef’s kitchen. Nobody wants to switch to preparing everything by hand when there is so much to be done.

Restaurant Equipment

Sometimes a whole piece of equipment will need replacing, or buying in the first place when starting up a new kitchen from scratch. The types of equipment that you might want for a more industrial set-up, as opposed to what you would use at home, will likely be similar but you will demand more durability. You will want to purchase industrial can openers, sharpeners, and scales. For a take-ways restaurant, you might also need heat sealers for sandwich bags and label printers to identify the different orders for collection later.

It saves time to have a can opened by a machine as opposed to having to open each can by hand. Also, sharpeners should be of industry quality as a chef will only want to work with a sharp knife, which will be more regularly sharpened than it would at home. Make sure that you get the proper equipment for every purpose. Having the right company to design your industrial product suitable for your restaurant can ensure business success.

Resources

Now that you have found a company that can reliably supply restaurant parts and equipment, you will want their service to not just include supply but also its installation and related services to ensure its smooth functioning. For instance, if you have decided to purchase a refrigerator from FFD- Commercial Refrigeration, you would obviously want it to be installed in your kitchen by the FFD – Commercial Refrigeration Specialists, so as to ensure that the machine is functioning at its optimum condition. Some companies might provide user manuals and videos on how to use equipment and replace certain parts, so that you can do it yourself. The latter option can save money but getting professional installation is always better and more preferred.

In summary, we need to think about the parts that keep the equipment running as much as the equipment itself when we run or work in a restaurant kitchen. It is a matter of effective food preparation and safety and everyone knowing how to use and keep the equipment running as part of their job. There is a lot of cooking involved in a restaurant kitchen and multiple stoves and ovens are constantly burning. This makes the installation of safety features, especially a machine to prevent any fire accidents tends to become crucial. Well, most restaurants are generally aware of this fact, and hence, along with investing in the right cutting and chopping tools, they tend to invest in some safety features as well like this Gold Standard Fire Protection in San Diego, for instance, if their food business is based in this city. Such features tend to ensure that the businesses keep running smoothly and efficiently.

That said, there is a pecking order to the running of a professional kitchen but it will be the chefs liaising with the Purchasing Manager that will make the buying decisions when it comes to what equipment the restaurant kitchen will have and how best to keep it running.