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Debbie Meyer® GreenBags®, GreenBoxes™ and Other Money Saving Products

December 10, 2016 Karen Leave a Comment

When I go to the grocery store, I try to buy enough fresh fruits and vegetables to last a week. Sometimes, however, I just buy too much. The celery or the bell peppers don’t get used before they go bad. I have so much produce that goes to waste because it spoils before I can use it. This costs me money! I want to cry when I have to toss out things that have molded or rotted in my refrigerator. Debbie Meyer® has helped me save money because their products expand the length of time my produce lasts in the fridge. All I have to do is bring the groceries home, and put the fresh produce in the GreenBags® and GreenBoxes®, and my food lasts up to 30 days!

Debbie Meyer® GreenBags®

Debbbie Meyer® GreenBags® help preserve the freshness and are proven to prolong the life of fruits and vegetables. Made with a natural mineral, these bags create a beneficial storage environment, which extends the life of fresh produce. Debbie Meyer® GreenBags® are BPA-free, and independent lab tested for efficacy. Use on counter-top or in the fridge – wherever you would normally store the contents of the bags. Each of these revolutionary storage bags is gusseted for maximum capacity, reusable 8 to 10 times, and proudly made in the USA. Buy for $9.99 for a 20-piece set.

Debbie Meyer® GreenBoxes™

Debbie Meyer® GreenBoxes™ help preserve the freshness and prolong the life of fruits, vegetables, baked goods and snacks. Through a proprietary formula of natural substances, these revolutionary storage boxes provide an innovative storage system that was shown in independent laboratory tests to help extend the life of all types of fresh produce, baked goods and snacks. Use on counter-top, in the fridge or pantry – wherever you would normally store the contents of the boxes. Debbie Meyer® GreenBoxes™ are BPA-free, reusable, microwave and top-rack dishwasher safe, stackable and nestable, and proudly made in the USA. Buy for $19.99 for a 32-piece set.

Debbie Meyer® OvenBags^™

Debbie Meyer® OvenBags™ help your oven stay clean while you cook poultry, meat, fish and vegetables. Perfect for cooking, marinating, storing and reheating food, Debbie Meyer® OvenBags^™create a self-basting environment that keeps food moist and succulent. Safe for use in the oven, microwave, and freezer, Debbie Meyer® OvenBags^™reduce cooking time, save energy, and help you cook healthier since no added oil or fat is required. Debbie Meyer® Oven Bags^™are available as an 8-piece set ($2.99), a 5-piece set ($2.99), or a set of 2 giant bags ($2.99).

Debbie Meyer® Slow Cooker Liners^™

Debbie Meyer® Slow Cooker Liners™ help keep your slow cooker cleaner, reduce wear and tear, lock in flavor, and make clean up easy. Simply remove the slow cooker lid, open the liner, fold it over the opening of the slow cooker and place it inside the slow cooker dish. Fit the liner so it covers the bottom of the slow cooker dish and you are ready to cook! Debbie Meyer Slow Cooker Liners^™ fit most slow cooker sizes and are available as a set of four liners. Available as a set of four for $2.99.

Debbie Meyer CakeCutter™ V-Shape and Debbie Meyer CakeCutter™ U-Shape

Cut and serve the perfect slice of cake every time with Debbie Meyer® CakeCutters™. The Debbie Meyer® CakeCutter™ V-Shape is great for round cakes and the Debbie Meyer® CakeCutter™ U-Shape is perfect for sheet and square cakes. These elegant time savers are adjustable, so you can cut just the size each guest wants without fingers touching the cake and no first piece cutting disasters. The perfect all occasion gift or self-purchase, Debbie Meyer CakeCutters™ feature a stainless steel cutter with contemporary black handles, are easy to clean, and are dishwasher safe (top rack only). Sold individually, the Debbie Meyer CakeCutter™ V-Shape and the Debbie Meyer CakeCutter™ U-Shape retail for $14.99 each.

To see more Debbie Meyer® products, click here.

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Microsoft Surface Pro: the Perfect Tablet for on the Go + Huge Savings & Giveaway

December 9, 2016 Karen 9 Comments

This is a Fashionista Event and a promotional item was provided to me. Hosts for this event are Still Blonde after all these Years and ModlyChic.

Are you still looking for the perfect gift for the techie on your shopping list? Or, do you need a new computer for yourself? If you are like me, you want a new portable tablet or laptop computer that lets you do everything you need to do. For me, that means being able to work on my blog, edit photos, send and receive emails, check into Facebook several times a day, and more. But, the most important feature I need is that my tablet be lightweight. I spend my time online sitting in my recliner with my laptop on my lap. I take it everywhere I go, whether spending the night with my son or youngest daughter who live fifty miles away, or visiting my oldest daughter who lives across the country. I don’t want to be dragging a heavy piece of equipment through the airport and onto the plane, or sitting with it on my lap all day.

The Microsoft Surface Pro perfect laptop/tablet for anyone who uses their lap for a desk. It is easily portable to the local coffee shop or to a meeting on the opposite coast. Don’t let the light weight fool you, though, because this unit is packed with Windows 10, Intel Graphics, up t 16 GB ram, up t 1 TB hard drive, Full-size USB 3.0, microSD card reader, Headset jack, Mini Display Port, Cover port , and Surface Connect, and more. Check it out at the Microsoft Store online.

Microsoft offers free shipping and free returns, plus an extended Holiday Return & Exchange Policy! Products, subscriptions, and services purchased from the Microsoft Store between November 11, 2016 and December 31, 2016 may be returned or exchanged until January 31, 2017, subject to their other return/exchange guidelines.

The best part? Starting 12/4/2016 Save $150 on Microsoft Surface Pro 4 i5 128GB (Exp. 12/24) That is huge!

WIN a $500 Microsoft Store gift card! Entry Requirements: US ONLY, 18 years and older, Giveaway runs from 12-9, 2016 to 1-6, 2017 11:59 PM EST. Giveaway is for one $500 Microsoft Store gift card. Use the Rafflecopter giveaway form below to enter. Good Luck!

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Schleich Dinosaurs: Great Toys for Kids

December 5, 2016 Karen Leave a Comment

I received a set of these cute dinosaurs from Schleich. They are made of durable hard plastic, so they are almost indestructable. I am sure my grandson is going to love playing with them. Schleich Toy animals are so fun!

Schleich toys — The Schleich Dinosaur Set comes with a puzzle.

Schleich has a big variety of animal toys, not just dinosaurs. Their farm animals look a lot like the ones I remember playing with when I was a little girl. The cows, horses, ducks, sheep and other animals are so realistic looking, and so fun to play with.

Get a whole Farm Set for hours of play time!

Which Schleich Toy Animals are your favorites?

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Butterball® Turkey Talk Line® Now Has Texting!

November 21, 2016 Karen Leave a Comment

With the big turkey day just a few days away, many Thanksgiving cooks are wondering just how to get that turkey from the freezer to the table, without messing up. The turkey experts at the Butterball Turkey Talk Line are here to help, just in time! And while you can still call them on the phone and talk turkey, you can also send them a text this year. I think it is a FABULOUS idea, because if you just talk to someone and take notes, you might leave out or forget something really important. But, if you have a texted reply, you have the information right in your phone, in the kitchen, right where you need it. The number to call or text is 844-877-3456.

I interviewed Butterball Master Chef, Anthony Seta the other day about the Butterball Turkey Talk Line. Watch the video to see what he has to say!

Master Chef Anthony (Tony) Seta is one of only 65 of the certified Master Chefs by the American Culinary Federation. The title is the highest level of certification a chef can receive.

Master Chef Tony graduated from the Culinary Institute of America with a degree in culinary arts. Chef Tony gained a strong foundation in culinary sales from his experiences as Chef Instructor & Director of Continuing Education at the Culinary Institute of America, heading R&D departments for large restaurant chains, and as a consultant for prominent food manufacturers. He is well known throughout the foodservice industry and has a lot of love for turkey.

Master Chef Tony has 25 years of experience in successfully developing creative and signature turkey items for restaurant chains and food manufacturers. He applies his expert knowledge of ethnic cuisines and current culinary trends to recipe and formula development with a primary focus on flavor. A culinary pioneer, he is especially known for reinventing old favorites like tasty barbecue sauces and other signature dishes. In fact, Chef Tony’s big ideas have been behind many of the restaurant franchises nationwide such as Bonefish Grill, Carrabba’s Italian Grill, Olive Garden Italian Restaurants and Perkins restaurants, as well as many other quick serve, family and casual dining restaurants.

With one in 4 first time cooks saying they’d text the Butterball^®Turkey Talk-Line® for cooking help, it only makes sense that Talk-Line experts will expand their support by offering for the first time the ability to text your cooking questions. The Talk-Line experts are making themselves available 24/7 the week before Thanksgiving.

What would you ask the Butterball Turkey Talk Line? Will you be calling them at

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Slimsation Dark Indigo Pants For Women: Comfort and Style From Day to Night!

November 14, 2016 Karen Leave a Comment

I received product in exchange for this post.

When I put on these dark indigo pants by Slimsation, I feel pretty. I used to wear jeans every day. Those jeans were just regular denim jeans, and most often when I put them on, I was getting ready to go to work outside. They were just another pair of pants. These Dark Indigo Pants by Slimsation are different. They are a step above a regular pair of jeans. They look good just lying on the bed, waiting to be put on. I love the feel of the fabric, so smooth and soft to the touch. I also love that they never seem to wrinkle or sag, and they hold the crease in the legs all day long, without ever having to iron them.

Slimsation pants — Dark Indigo Pants by Slimsation

(I wish I could wear those red shoes!) See how nice the Slimsation Dark Indigo Pants look in this photo from their website? They look just as nice on me:

The Dark Indigo Pants from Slimsation come in women’s sizes up to 24W, and have a contoured waistband for tummy control. The four season, wrinkle resistant stretch fabric is a rayon, spandex, nylon blend that feels so soft! Sleek and chic – this feminine silhouette features a full, relaxed leg fit. You can make any woman on your shopping list happy with a gift of these attractive pants. You can purchase these on the Slimsation website for $73.00; buy them on Amazon.com, or find a store near you using their locator.

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New Family Games From Gigamic

November 11, 2016 Karen 4 Comments

I received product from Gigamic in exchange for this review. There are affiliate links in this post.
If your family loves to play games, Gigamic has the games for you! Gigamic has games brain games for every member of the family. They have been in business in France since 1991, when they published Quarto. Gigamic now has 3o games in their line-up, and sells their games in more than 50 countries worldwide. The rules of the games are translated into 30 different languages!

The signatures of a Gigamic product are a short explanation and fast playing time, designed for the needs of today’s time-sensitive and budget-conscious working families while providing an engaging and entertaining challenge.

I received two games from Gigamic, Gloobz and El Capitan. I sent the El Capitan game to my autistic grandson in England, because it is a memory game with a pirate theme to it. He was born on Talk Like a Pirate Day, and has always loved anything that has to do with Pirates.

gigamic games — El Capitan Game from Gigamic

Unfortunately, I do not have any pictures of him with the game, but I know that he loves it. To play El Capitan, you memorize your cards. After the players have memorized their cards, one player flips a card. Each player then tries to be the first to place a matching card from his memorized cards on the one that was flipped. The Pirate with the most money at the end of the game wins. El Capitan is fast paced, and is good a learning tool for memorization. El Capitan is recommended for players age 6 and up, and from 2 to 6 can play at one time. Recommended for memory, reactivity, and ambiance.

To buy El Capitan, click here.

The second game I received was Gloobz. This is a fun and fast paced game, too. The game contains a deck of 56 Gloobz cards, 3 white Gloobz figurines, 3 paint pot figurines, 1 multicolored MegaGloobz figurine, and 6 score tracker cards.

To set up the game you put all the figurines in a circle big enough to contain the deck of cards, and a discard pile. The number of points needed to win the game depends on the number of players. If you have 2 o 3 players, the first person to get to a score of 36 wins. For 4 or 5 players, the first person to get to 24 points wins, and for 6 players, the first person to get to 18 points wins.

To play, the youngest player pulls a card from the deck and turns it over. Each player then tries to pick up the correct figurines according to what is shown on the card. For each correct figurine picked up, you score one point. For each incorrect figurine picked up, you lose one point. It is a really fun game to play, especially when you have everyone grabbing for the same figurines! Gloobz is recommended for ages 6 and over. From 2 to 6 players can play at one time. The average games takes about 20 minutes to play.

One player calls out “More Gloobz” or “Less Gloobz” before flipping a card. Players scramble to grab the correct pieces in order to score points. When the MegaGloobz or Magnifying Glass appear, the rules change!

To buy Gloobz, click here.

WIN IT! One winner will win their choice of El Capitan or Gloobz from Gigamic Games. Use the Giveaway Tools entry form to enter. Good Luck!

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iHealth Blood Pressure Monitor: Take It Anywhere!

November 1, 2016 Karen 1 Comment

I received an iHealth Blood Pressure Monitor in exchange for this review. All opinions are my own. There are affiliate links in this post.

If you are like me and are concerned about your blood pressure, then you are going to LOVE this little digital gadget! The iHealth Blood Pressure Monitor is small enough to fit in your purse, and keeps a charge for about a month of regular use. It comes with a charging cord and a little case to keep it in. And, it has received FDA approval in the U.S., CE compliance in Europe, TGA approval in Australia and Health Canada approval.

wireless blood pressure monitor — iHealth Wireless Blood Pressure Monitor

And, guess what else? It is wireless and works with an app that is available for both iPhone and Android phones! You can keep a record of your blood pressure readings, and share them with your doctor right from your phone. How much easier can keeping track of your health get?

To use the iHealth Blood Pressure Monitor, wrap it around your arm with the monitor next to your wrist, an inch or two above your wrist. Fasten the velcro snuggly, and hold your arm steady until the “heart” lights up. Press the button to start it, and it will tighten up just like a regular blood pressure cuff. When it stops, it will display your blood pressure and your heart rate.

The iHealth Wireless Blood Pressure Monitor is a great gift for Grandma and Grandpa, or anyone on your list that wants to keep on top of their health.

BUY IT! iHealth Blood Pressure Monitor at Amazon.com

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We Depend On Depend® To Keep Our Mother Comfortable

August 29, 2016 Karen 8 Comments

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #CaringMadeEasy #CollectiveBias

Our Mother is 88 years old. She has always been a very independent, strong, hardworking woman. She raised five children, and worked a full-time job for most of the years that we were growing up. So, when she started showing signs earlier this year that she was not able to do things she has always done, it was distressing to me and my siblings. She also started doing some things that if it weren’t for the fact that they indicated her mind was slipping, it would have been funny. For instance, I took her to a doctor’s appointment in April, and she had to give a urine sample. I was in the bathroom with her, helping her with her clothing. To my surprise, she was wearing five pairs of panties, with a Poise® Liner in each pair! When I asked her why she had on so many pairs of underware, she told me that she couldn’t walk fast enough to get to the bathroom and she did not want to wet her pants.

Mama was diagnosed with dementia not long after that, and we (my three siblings and I) had to make some very hard decisions. She was falling down at home because she forgot to use her walker. After the second fall, she was taken to the hospital via ambulance. Her doctor told us she could no longer live alone. So, we decided as a family to admit her to a rehab facility to see if they could improve her strength, while we looked for an assisted living facility to move her to. Last month, we got her moved in to a nice one bedroom apartment in an assisted living home just a couple of miles from my sister’s house.

Now that Mama is in the assisted living facility, she is wearing Depend® Fit Flex Underwear for Women. These disposable undergarments are easy to get on and off, so that if Mama remembers to go to the bathroom, she can just pull them down like regular panties. And if she forgets to go, she won’t be embarrassed in front of the other residents of the facility. If she needs help changing, they are easy enough to get on and off that I am able to help her, even with my disability. Depend Fit-Flex women’s undergarments have all-around leg elastics and a smooth, close-to-body fit. When Mama has them on, no one knows she is wearing them. They are soft, quiet, and breathable so that they are comfortable to wear.

depend fit flex womens undergarments — Depend in the Sam’s Club Pharmacy.

Depend® and Poise® products are both available at Sam’s Club, which makes it really easy for me to pick them up while I am shopping for other things. Sam’s Club is your one-stop shop for all things caregiving, including prescription refills, free health screenings, and health-related products. How do you care for your patients or loved ones and how can Sam’s Club help? Take a look at the Sam’s Club Caregiver page to see all the products and services available in the club. You can also shop online, which is a great time saver.

There is a sticker inside the Depend package that you can use to redeem at the Sam’s Club pharmacy for an awesome caregiver sample kit. I am going to get mine next time I go! And, if you download the Digimark app, you can scan anywhere on the Depend packaging, and it will take you to the Sam’s Club Caregiver website. How handy is that?

Mama has a hard time remembering family members. She usually thinks my sister is her mother, and she doesn’t remember my brother’s name. I decided to make her a Family Memory Book to tuck into a gift basket I am making for her.

To make the memory book, I looked through family photos on Facebook, and downloaded a photo of each family member.

**Next, I chose some pretty paper, and cut out frames for each photo using my cutting machine. I varied the shape of the frames to make the book interesting.

Cut the photos to fit the frames I cut out with my cutting machine. — I cut the photos to fit the frames I cut out with my cutting machine.

**Then, I pasted each photo onto a 6″ X 6″ sheet of colorful paper, and pasted a frame on each one.

To help Mama remember, I used a marker to write everyone's name. — To help Mama remember, I used a marker to write everyone’s name.

**The next step was to use a marker and write each person’s name on the paper, so Mama would know who they are.

I used a hole puncher to punch holes in the paper.

**Last, I punched holes in each sheet of paper, threaded a coordinating ribbon through the holes, and tied the ends of the ribbon in a bow. Now Mama has a small photo Family Memory Book to help her remember the names of her children and grandchildren.

The inside:

Do you have a friend or relative that needs a caregiver? Are you that person? What products or services help you the most? Do you have any tips or suggestions for helping someone with dementia remember those they love most? What items would you include in a gift basket to help their transition into an assisted living facility go smoothly?

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