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July 26, 2010
When it comes to cooking, I'm a cook that loves a good shortcut, a short preptime and easily prepared cuisine. I never really thought that kitchen tools made a huge difference in meal preparation. I've been ignorantly content with my mediocre kitchen utensils. It wasn't until I tried a ceramic knife from Vicera that I realized how wrong I had been about what a good kitchen utensil can do for you.Vicera means Beautiful Ceramics. For you and your kitchen it means ceramic cutlery that will exceed any expectations and make your time in the kitchen easier and more efficient. The knives from Vicera are beautiful. The blades are all hand made made using only pure Japanese zirconia ceramic. Why is a ceramic knife better than a traditional knife? "Ceramic knives are harder than other kinds of knives and are therefore able to resist wear to a much greater extent. Independent testing has established that ViCera™ ceramic knives retain their sharp cutting edge 300 times more than stainless steel knives." Aside from the sharper edge and the retention of the sharpness, ceramic cutlery has chemical neutrality. That means there is nothing left on the food it comes in contact with. Ceramic knives are lighter than traditional steel knives and Vicera ceramic knives have a double beveled edge which means that both right and left handed people can easily use the blade. Vicera knives are easy to clean and I love that, because they contain no metal, they will never rust.I browsed the Vicera site before receiving my Santoku knife. I read all the information and was thoroughly excited to try the product. Nothing could really prepare me for how amazing this knife truly is. The Santoku knife from Vicera is absolutely my most favorite item in my kitchen. I cook most meals from scratch and deal with a lot of cutting of vegetables, meats and breads. My Santoku knife cuts through them all like a scorching hot knife through butter. Every time I cut something new, I'm again amazed at the ease at which this ceramic knife slices. Whether I'm slicing tomatoes, sausage, watermelon or sandwiches, I get a clean slice every time with little to no effort. I really had no idea how much my cooking life would change with such an amazing knife.
Vicera has several other blade sizes and I hope to add them all to my kitchen utensils. There's no way I'll ever need other knives. Vicera has me covered and their genius design and phenomenal materials make me certain that this knife and any others I purchase from them will last far longer than any steel knife I would purchase. Vicera is absolutely my go-to for cutlery and I highly recommend them to anyone who spends any time in the kitchen. These ceramic knives are a must-have for all cooks. Buy it!You can purchase the Santoku knife and the other ceramic knives from Vicera's online site.Win it!One incredibly lucky reader will win their own Santoku Knife from Vicera Ceramic Cutlery!US onlyends 8/6Mandatory to Enter: Visit Vicera and tell me another style of knife that you like. Please leave a separate comment for each entry. Extra Entries: - "Like" Vicera on Facebook2 entries - Write on the Vicera Facebook Wall that you found them on Lolidots and leave a link to this post.All other Extra Entries are on the upper left sidebar. You may do any or all of them.
Posted by Robin .. Posted In :
Kitchen
July 26, 2010
My kids have a lot of toys. As a parent, I'll admit that I didn't always concern myself with the quality of their toys. These days, it's important to me that the toys my kids own are more than just fun for them. Educational value is important and if a toy can be fun, educational and something that will endure the tests of time and rambunctious playing then that toy is a favorite for all of us. Guidecraft has been making quality toys for over 40 years. From small beginnings in a woodshop in 1964 to the amazing selection online and in retail stores that Guidecraft now offers, this is a company that has always had the best interests of children at heart. Their toys are both educational and fun while maintaining a standard of craftsmanship that keeps customers coming back. When it comes to toys that my kids will love to play with and I can be sure will live up to my standards, Guidecraft is on my top list of stores. The selection of toys and furniture at Guidecraft is definitely impressive. You'll find toys and manipulatives for every age range, as well as furniture for classrooms, bedrooms, playrooms and more. Every item, from the doll furniture to the rocking chairs, the toy vegetables to the building blocks, the art easels to the sorting games, and everything in between is designed to stimulate a child's imagination and provide entertaining education. I'm constantly amazed at everything I see while browsing the Guidecraft site.    Guidecraft sent us a toy that I know will always be a favorite with my son. The Construct-It Early Builder set is truly a "must-have" on my list of toys. I love that Guidecraft makes this building set just like the big sets but, the tools and pieces are bigger making it easy for the younger children to manipulate and build anything they can imagine. With 160 durable pieces, the Construct-It Early Builder set is easily an instant favorite toy for young builders. Both of my children love this playset and my 6 year old son can play with it for long periods of time. The look of joy and pride on his face when he builds something on his own is something I know that all mothers will love to see from their children.  I have so many favorite items at Guidecraft and I recommend their site and products to all parents and anyone looking to make a child smile. If you're looking for the perfect birthday present for a child, especially "the child who has everything", you can be sure you'll find something at Guidecraft that child and parents will love for years to come. Buy it!You can get the Construct-It set and so many other amazing toys from the Guidecraft online store or search for a retail location near you!Win it!One lucky reader will win the Construct-It Early Builder Playset!US onlyends 8/5Mandatory to enter: Visit Guidecraft and tell me another item you love.Please leave a separate comment for each entry.Extra Entries:- "Like" Guidecraft on Facebook2 entries - Write on the Guidecraft Facebook wall that you found them on Lolidots and leave a link to this post- Follow Guidecraft on Twitter- Follow the Guidecraft BlogAll other Extra Entries are found on the upper left sidebar. You may do any or all of them.
Posted by Robin .. Posted In :
Toys
July 26, 2010
I'm always on the lookout for great new hair accessories. I normally have my hair in a ponytail so, the style can get a little stale. I was recently introduced to an online store that has a huge collection of hair accessories at amazing prices. Hair Coverings has such an amazing array of hair accessories. From headbands to hats, ponytail holders to bandanas, hair sticks to hair clips, there's so much to see at Hair Coverings. In the summertime, when my hair is in a ponytail everyday, I like to be able to dress it up a bit. The ponytail accessories from Hair Coverings are fantastic. The Silver Matte and Shiny clip is perfect for any occasion and I love the Beaded Scrunchies. I'm definitely going to be getting a few of their ponytail accessories to spice up my boring summertime "do". One hair accessory I've been wearing more of recently is headbands. I really like the stretchy headbands because of their comfort and I like wide headbands. Hair Coverings has over 50 comfortable wide headbands that are fantastic because you can fold them down to whatever size you want or wear them all the way open for more of a bandana type look. The selection of colors and patterns is impressive.Hair Coverings sent me a hard headband with jewels on it to see what I thought. I really like it. I'm not usually comfortable with the hard plastic headbands but, this one was great. The jewels are super cute and the headband itself is really great quality.  My favorite items at Hair Coverings are their Paper Boy Caps. Adorable. These are on my definite must-have list for Fall. And, the prices are fantastic! I definitely recommend Hair Coverings for wonderful hair accessories. No matter how you style your hair, you'll find something perfect at an affordable price from Hair Coverings. Their staff is friendly and their products are top notch. Buy it!Head over to Hair Coverings and take advantage of their $1 shipping!Win it!One reader will win a goody bag with $25 worth of hair accessories!US onlyends 8/3Mandatory to Enter: Visit Hair Coverings and tell me one of your favorite itemsPlease leave a separate comment for each entryExtra Entries: - "Like" Hair Coverings on Facebook- Follow Hair Coverings on Twitter- Follow the Hair Coverings Blog in Google Friend Connect- Follow Hair Coverings on Networked BlogsAll other Extra Entries are found on the upper left sidebar. You may do any or all of them.
Posted by Robin .
July 20, 2010
I rarely shop for undergarments. It's rare that I'm on a shopping trip alone and it's just not convenient with two kids in tow. I've recently become a lover of online shopping and when I came across Freshpair I rejoiced. Freshpair is the ultimate in online undergarment shopping. Their selection is enormous and the ease of browsing is superb. No matter what you're looking for, whether it's a pretty new bra, your favorite brand of underwear, something a little sexy, boxers for your man or even comfy sleepwear, you'll find it easily at Freshpair. Along with the simple to navigate categories, there are also fun sections like "Oprah's Picks" or the staff's picks for men. You'll find Spanx, Sassybax and all the top designers. You'll also find an amazing clearance section!   Freshpair sent me a Calvin Klein bra from their Perfectly Fit collection. The bra is comfortable and just slightly padded enough to make it look fantastic under a tee. I also purchased some of the Fashion Forms Water Wear Push Up Pads and am beyond thrilled with them. I have recommended the pads and Freshpair to everyone I know.   Freshpair has a fantastic sizing guide but, more than that, has an Expert Advice section where you'll find info on what to wear, how to take care of it, what the latest trends are and even narrow down your shopping search to only the size you are looking for. Shopping at Freshpair is like heading into your favorite lingerie store and getting one on one attention in helping you to easily find exactly what you want and need. Except, with Freshpair, you don't even have to get out of your pajamas to shop! I definitely recommend Freshpair when shopping for undergarments. Be sure to check out the Calvin Klein Perfectly Fit bras. Shop!Head over to Freshpair and start shopping right now and get free US shipping!! Be sure you check out their sales!Win!One reader will win a $30 gift certificate to Freshpair!US onlyends 7/29Mandatory to Enter: Visit Freshpair and tell me something you might spend the gift certificate on.Please leave a separate comment for each entry.Extra Entries:- "Like" Freshpair on Facebook2 entries - Write on the Freshpair Facebook wall that you found them on Lolidots and leave a link to this blog post.- Follow Freshpair on TwitterAll other Extra Entries are found on the upper left sidebar. You may do any or all of them.
Posted by Robin .. Posted In :
Clothing
July 19, 2010
GIVEAWAY IS CLOSED
It's summertime and one of the things that means is that outdoor playtime is inevitable. Whether you are headed to the backyard, the local park or the beach, outdoor toys are a must-have item. We recently tried out a new outdoor toy that completely blew us all away.  I absolutely adore the story of how the Pocket Disc came to be. Tasked with crocheting a round placemat for her handwork studies, Savanna
unknowingly created the first Pocket Disc prototype. But, her placemat was not
initially recognized for its unique flying abilities. It sat on an end table for over a year
and a half until the father of one of her friends stopped by for a visit and casually
tossed it across the room at Savanna’s dad.
As the placemat floated across the room, Savanna’s dad, Patrick Groft, and
the infamous placemat thrower, Erik Larsen, shared a eureka moment and the
Pocket Disc was born. The two soon launched the company they co-own, Phd
Productions, and began to explore ways to bring this new toy to the mass market.
The Pocket Disc is lightweight and super soft but, throws just like a frisbee. Now, as a mom, I know that outdoor toys often get played with indoors. The Pocket Disc is one of those things that I really don't mind when it gets tossed around in the house. I love how easy it is to roll it up and put it in a pocket, a purse or the diaper bag. I have no doubt that the popularity of the Pocket Disc among college students, outdoor lovers and dog owners will continue to grow. This is, without a doubt, the best frisbee toy I've ever seen. As lightweight and easily folded as it is, the Pocket Disc glides through the air and even my three year old can throw it like a champ.  If you are headed out to play this year, sending a kid to college this fall, have a friend that loves to throw a frisbee for their dog, the Pocket Disc is a must-have and a fabulous and affordable gift. They come in an array of colors and the online site features tons of games and uses for the Pocket Disc. I highly recommend snagging one today!Buy it!You can purchase the Pocket Disc from their online site or website and at a variety of retailers nationwide including Dunham’s Sports, many independent Play-It-Again Sports and over 500 specialty toy, gift and outdoor retailers. Win it!One reader will win their own Pocket Disc!US onlyends 7/28Mandatory to Enter: Visit the Pocket Disc site and tell me one of the games or uses for the Pocket Disc.Please leave a separate comment for each entry.All Extra Entries can be found on the upper left sidebar. You may do any or all of them.
Posted by Robin .. Posted In :
Toys
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