Review of Hot Iron Holster. I love this product it solves a problem I have. I use curling Iron, blow dyers and I have a tiny bathroom with no counter space I need a hot iron holder. The solution: Hot Iron Holster gives me more space a place to put my hot tools so the are safe. I normally hang my curling iron on the towel bar where it falls on the floor. While on the floor I have to watch I dont step on it or worse the kids. I was ecstatic when I received the Hot Iron holster because it made out of silicone so it can with stand heat.
How does the Hot Iron Holster work? Press the flat side on a clean dry surface.. it use the silicon smooth side to create a self stick against without any adhesives or suction cups. So you can remove it and reposition with ease.
Clean it with water or rubbing alcohol ( just in case you get hair spray on it)
Colors available in white, pink, purple, black
Perfect for travel, gym, and more.
Great gift idea for teens, moms, or any beauty lover.
The hot iron hostler was design by a mom in her kitchen. I love mom owned businesses.
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Cost is $24.95
Disclosure: I received this product for review, the opinions in this post are all my own.
So I love the Ballet, I always have even as a child. My grandmother took my sister and I every year to see the Nutcracker in the city. We loved it for months before we dreamed of being on stage. This year we will be taking our daughters. I want to share what is going on at the Ballet this is the year to go. They have many special events and some very affordable tickets (as low as $20) so you too can take your child. My son has been and loves it also.
Pennsylvania Ballet Celebrates 25 Years of
George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker™
December 8-30 at the Academy of Music
New this year! Pennsylvania Ballet is proud to partner with The Salvation Army. At performances of George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker™, audience members are invited to bring a new, unwrapped toy for a child in need. Once collected at the theater, these toys will be distributed to families across the Delaware Valley throughout the holiday season and beyond. Starting at just $20, tickets to all 23 performances of George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker™ at the Academy of Music are on sale now. Tickets are available online at paballet.org, by phone at 215.893.1999, and in person at the Kimmel Center Box Office.
George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker™ performances at the Academy of Music:
Saturday, December 8 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Sunday, December 9 at noon and 5 p.m.
Friday, December 14 at 7 p.m.
Saturday, December 15 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Sunday, December 16 at noon and 5 p.m.
Thursday, December 20 at 7 p.m.
Friday, December 21 at 7 p.m.
Saturday, December 22 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Sunday, December 23 at noon and 5 p.m.
Monday, December 24 at noon
Wednesday, December 26 at noon and 5 p.m.
Thursday, December 27 at 2 p.m.
Friday, December 28 at 2 p.m.
Saturday, December 29 at 2 p.m.
Sunday, December 30 at noon and 5 p.m.
Groups of 10 or more get discounts and great seats! Ask about backstage tours, special talks with staff and dancers, and dining options near the theater for your group. For tickets and more information, contact Group Sales Manager Arajua Backman at 215.587.6921 or abackman@paballet.org.
Pennsylvania Ballet’s Holiday Happenings
“Nutcracker Magic” Children’s Party
Saturday, December 8 at noon
The Bellevue and Academy of Music
Don’t miss Pennsylvania Ballet’s glorious holiday party, a family tradition for the past 25 years. Children will be charmed by entertainers, crafts, games, and costumed characters like the Sugarplum Fairy and the Mouse King, plus a delicious lunch, all inside the magnificent ballroom at The Bellevue. All children will be invited to make a holiday card for a patient at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. Following the food and festivities, guests will enjoy a performance of George Balanchine’sThe Nutcracker™ at the Academy of Music at 2 p.m. This annual family party is co-chaired this year by Quyen Mark, Jennifer Shacklett, and Luba Shvayko. Tickets to Nutcracker Magic are $150 or $250, and sponsorship opportunities are available from $500 to $5,000. All sponsors receive free George Balanchine’sThe Nutcracker™ tickets to donate to the charity of their choice. For more information and tickets, contact Manager of Special Events Barbara Vogdes at 215.587.6916 or bvogdes@paballet.org, or visit paballet.org.
Tea with the Sugarplum Fairy
Sunday, December 9 at 2:30 p.m. (Choose the noon or 5 p.m. performance.)
Saturday, December 22 at noon (2 p.m. performance)
DoubleTree by Hilton
Join the Sugarplum Fairy in the ballroom at the DoubleTree by Hilton, across the street from the Academy of Music! Enjoy a delectable buffet of sandwiches, desserts, tea and hot cocoa, along with the chance to take photos with the Sugarplum Fairy, and a magical matinee performance of George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker™. Prices start at $75 and include your performance ticket and buffet. To order, contact Group Sales Manager Arajua Backman at 215.587.6921 or abackman@paballet.org, or visit paballet.org.
Nutcracker Story Time
Thursday, November 29 at 11 a.m. at Please Touch Museum
Thursday, December 6 at 10:15 a.m. at Philadelphia City Institute Library
Join the Sugarplum Fairy for a reading of the Nutcracker story.
Give the gift of ballet this holiday season! Pennsylvania Ballet’s Children’s Enchantment Fund enables underserved families to see George Balanchine’sTheNutcracker™ free of charge. One performance ticket is distributed for every $35 tax-deductible donation. To make a donation, please call Annual Fund Manager Jessica Holl at 215.587.6913 or visit paballet.org.
Connect with us! Follow Pennsylvania Ballet on Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube to go behind-the-scenes anytime, day or night.
George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker™ is presented by First Niagara.
PECO is a Lead Sponsor of George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker™.
For more information, visit paballet.org or call 215.551.7000.
Recently received Aveeno Positively Nourishing body lotion at the MomMixer. My husband because of his psoriasis uses a lot of lotion because his skin cracks because of his condition. He has always been a fan of the Aveeno because he like the active Naturals and colloidal oatmeal. While at the event a friend of mine share her lotion with me for Jeff due to his psoriasis coverage 110% he goes through about a tube of lotion a week.
The scent is Lavender and chamomile not over powering , He said it was perfect and not over powering, (for me nice lingering smell)
Calming he said it really calms down his skin from the dry burning he feels
Last for many hours
Absorbs quick
The Colloidal Oatmeal helps to sooth the skin
Perks of this my daughter uses a little lotion on her hand every night .. we call it her “sweet dream cream” I read smelling lavender or a pleasant smell makes you sleep better. This lotion fits the bill.
Price runs from $5.70- 6.99 walgreens was the lowest
The sent is Pomegranate and Grapefruit the sent is light and refreshing
The lotion feel more invigorating wakes up your skin.
last for hours
Absorbs quickly
Aveeno is a Johnson and Johnson product. They had some other great product in the Positively Nourishing line of products. I cant wait to see if they help my husband.
Disclosure I received samples from the mommixer from gift bag.
So every year around this time I start think the Holidays are around the corner. I start taking pictures in hopes that one might be perfect for theholiday card of the year. The one that sent to all friends and family.
People might know that I love taking pictures, if you read my blog you will see that most of the photos are mine.
Tips for getting great Photos to use on your Holiday cards:
Clean lens of the camera with a proper lens cloth
Take the shots on your largest and highest resolution it will give you a lot to work with later allowing you to crop and edit.
Make sure kids are well rested
Time of day to take Pictures are better taken not in high sun or bright sun, try late afternoon, or early morning, and overcast days. This will help you avoid over exposure and white burn spots.
Get outside and take them natural light is best, and will avoid using the flash.. see #3
Location choose a place where the kids are happy and not too distracted, walk in the woods, a deserted playground.
Avoid clutters background, use nature as a back drop, but make sure there is not a garbage behind you.
Wear colors, but you don’t have to be matchy matchy.. one accent color on every one can tie a picture together.
Step close when taking a shot. (when you take a picture take 2 steps closer, the shot will be better) No one cares what shoes your family had on they want to see your smiling face, unless you are just taking a just shoe shot to show how big your kids feet are.
Take a lot of photos a better chance of getting the shot or you can use multiple shots on your holiday cards.
Take from different angles, your knees bend so get down on there level, or get on a chair
If you are worried about a dbl chin.. always take the picture with you looking up to the camera, from above)
Include yourself and spouse you are part of the picture
If you want a family shot .. no one around , it is ok to ask a stranger (if they have a big camera around there neck even better, and ask them to step in for the shot (tell them you want a close shot)
Also you can make all you photos look similar using an effect to join them all like this.. I used a cross process effect on picmonkey.
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So I was at a my best friends wedding. I noticed that her dad looked fantastic, I asked Frank what he was doing. He sat me down and told me all about his NutriBullet. He was making a cold gazpacho soup. He drank it every day. Frank is a diabetic like me, so I was wondering how his sugars are, he said they are great. Frank is hoping to be off of his meds soon. I was impressed, he swore by the NutriBullet. So because of Frank I have become interested in the smoothy crazy and what it can do for me.
So I recently received some information from Nutribullet, about some holiday Ideas. So I would like to share them with you:
Sniffle Snatcher
A tasty combination of vitamin C-rich ingredients, cayenne to reduce congestion, and rosemary to reduce inflammation and soothe a sore throat.
Ingredients:
1 cup kale
1 carrot
1 pear (cored and seeds removed)
1/2 cup cubed pineapple
Dash of cayenne pepper
Dash of fresh rosemary
Preparation: Add water to the max line of the large cup, and blast.
Sweet Apple Pumpkin Pie
An antioxidant-rich, protein-packed healthy dessert option so you can enjoy the flavors of the season guilt-free.
Ingredients:
1/4 cup organic silken tofu or organic Greek-style yogurt
1/2 cup canned pumpkin or cooked fresh pumpkin
1/2 apple (cut, cored, and seeds removed)
1 tablespoon raw almond butter
Pinch of cinnamon
Pinch of ground cloves
1-2 teaspoons pure maple syrup
1 cup almond milk
Preparation: Add ingredients to large cup and blast.
Flu Fighter
Vitamin C, antioxidants, and anti-bacterial ginger help keep the immune system at its peak during the winter months.
Ingredients:
1/2 cup spinach
1/2 cup Swiss chard
1/4 cup parsley
1 kiwi (peeled)
1/2 lime (peeled)
1 banana (peeled)
1/2 bell pepper (seeds and stem removed)
1 inch fresh ginger root (peeled)
Preparation: Add water to the max line of the large cup and blast.
Cranbanana Blast
Filled with heart-healthy nutrients and anti-viral properties, cranberries blend well with bananas and dates for a tart-sweet treat.
Ingredients:
1 cup spinach
1 ripe banana (peeled)
1/2 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
2 dates
Preparation: Add water or almond milk to the max line of the large cup and blast.
Sweet Potato Pick-Me-Up
Complex carbs from the sweet potato will provide sustained energy, and cinnamon keeps blood sugar balanced.
Ingredients:
1/2 cooked sweet potato (skin on)
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch cinnamon
Pinch nutmeg
1 cup ice cubes
Preparation: Add almond or coconut milk to the max line of the large cup and blast.
I do not own a NutriBullet yet, but I hope there is one in my future with the holidays.. hint hint..
Do you juice, smoothy, what is your favorite combo?
Today a Philadelphia MomMixer, I learned about Little Passport. Which is a monthly subscription service that you can join that provided your child with a new travel learning experience delivered right to your mailbox. The main characters of Little Passport Travels are Sam and Sofia. They visit the world and share there experience with your child, in the form of activities stores and visually 3d projects. Little passport has a new USA version starts at 11.95 a month and features 2 states every month. Little Passport also have a world version where you child can explore one country every month.
For the first month, your USA Editionsubscription starts with our Discovery Kit which comes in a custom Sam and Sofia USA Portfolio and includes:
An introductory letter from Sam and Sofia
USA Field Guide
USA Scratch Book
USA Wall Map
Disposable Camera and Photo Scavenger Hunt
Every month thereafter, your child will visit 2 new states and receive:
A 32-page activity-packed journal covering 2 states
Stickers
Pop-out Models
Postcards
Access to more information and activities online
The recommended age range for our USA Edition is 7 to 12 years old
For the first month, your World Edition subscription starts with our Explorer Kit which includes:
Fun travel suitcase with an introductory letter from Sam and Sofia
World wall map
Travel passport
Fun stickers
Activity sheet
Access to online games and activities with our boarding pass
Every month thereafter, your child will receive country-specific packages filled with:
Adventure letters from Sam and Sofia
Fun souvenirs (Japan sushi eraser, Egypt pyramid dig kit and more!)
Stickers for your suitcase, passport and map
Photos
Activity Sheets
Boarding Passes to access more online games and activities
The recommended age range for our World Edition is 5 to 10 years old.
I love the idea of a Little Passport for a gift, every month you child get a new travel adventure. I was really impressed with all the materials I was able to review the bight colors and fun activities. I love the idea the kids building a 3d item in there kit such as a car or a bus. The travel kit provide hours of activities that will expand your childs knowledge of the world. Check out the Little Passport and see if it is a great idea for your kids as it is for mine.
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Love seeing my blogging buddies and this weekend when I went to Holiday Showcase with Mom Mixer Event Colleen Padilla & Whitney Wingerd at the gorgeous XIX, the 19th floor and the top of the Hyatt Bellevue in Center City Philadelphia. They had some great sponsors with some of the latest items.
Check at Hasbro.. Furby and Spiderman is the hot toy this holiday season. Knex- I was impress to learn the creative play Knex are 90% Made int he USA.. so buy USA made! American Girl The new released doll Caroline is so pretty in person. My daughter is in love with American girls. So this is a top pick on our list. Stella and Dot with there line of got to awesome jewelery and they also have scarfs. Stella and dot are go to one stop shop for all your accessory needs. Tommy Hiliger from Headquarter had great pieces that are available at Macys. Check out he holiday boys fashion. Cherchies Gourmet Specialty Foods the lemon dill dip was amazing on verggies and so easy to make, Cherchies also offers soup and other specialty food. VZ Wraps are a Mom-owner and created gift wrap that are reusable made out of fabric.. so great for the environment.
I have some more to share this week be sure to check in tomorrow for a gift I love for the kiddos
The bloggers received a swag bag filled with some great items.
Disclosure: I did receive products but the opinions in this post are my own.
FoudyAuction Twitter Party Benefiting Girls Join me Tomorrow Wednesday November 7th
for a Twitter party to bid in a charitable auction and/or win $25 VISA gift cards, which you can use for community service projects with your kids! The Julie Foudy Sports Leadership Academy is hosting a “Choose to Matter” contest, encouraging moms and FoudyAuction daughters to team up for community service projects and then share their stories for a chance to win a trip to Disney World. To champion the cause, Julie and her own daughter, Izzy, are hosting a series of auctions to raise money for charity, and the first one will take place on Twitter! Julie and Izzy will auction off one of Izzy’s dolls, in addition to a signed Abby Wambach soccer jersey.
When: The party/auction will be on Wednesday, Nov. 7, at 1p ET. It will last one hour.
Where: Use the #FoudyAuction hashtag on Twitter to find us!
Hosts: Follow @JulieFoudy, @theMotherhood, @CooperMunroe and @EmilyMcKhann
Bidding: If you’d like to submit a bid for the doll and signed Abby Wambach jersey, you can tweet @JulieFoudy during the Twitter party/auction on Nov. 7. The winner of the auction will be announced at the end of the party.
Disclosure: I am panelist for this twitterparty.
Prizes: We’ll be giving away four $25 VISA gift cards, which you are welcome to use toward community service projects with your kids!
My review of the Ninja cooking system: a few weeks ago I was invited to a Ninja Cooking system party. During the party we learned about all the cool functions of the Ninja. The Ninja is a slow cooker with a stove top and bake function. Which means you can brown your meat without going to a stove top. The ninja does it all in one place. No moving of hot pots around the kitchen, so it is safe with little kids running around under foot. The Ninja also has a backing function, you can bake brownies, cakes and more.
There is a also a steam basket which allows you to layer your meals. You can put you pasta, rice, and or couscous with veggies on the bottom of the ninja then place your protein in the steam basket to cook to perfection leaving all the favor in the meat. The protein cooks with steam allowing for the moisture to stay in the food.
So once I received the Ninja and I had to try it out. My husband could not wait to see it it worked, we used it the 1st night. He wanted to try out the pasta method. He cooked ground Italian sausage in the ninja and then added the other ingredients the sauce, dry pasta, and 4 cups of water in the Ninjia and cook for 20 minutes. The result awesome baked pasta, I loved it because it was not watery, yet fully cooked the tomato sauce and sausage flavor was infused the pasta.
This Sunday I get to church and realize it is the pot luck luncheon. So I skip the sermon ran home and made my potluck pasta in less than 30 minutes. I made the pasta, transfer it to my pot luck dish put cheese on top threw it under the oven broiler then brought a pipping hot dish to church. The Ninja saved me from embarrassment. I received a a ton of complements on my pot luck dish.
Next I made Ginger Beef using the layering method cooking in stages.
1 lb of stew meat sliced ( or an inexpensive cut)
1 large onion diced
1 tbls of oil (vegetable or sesame oil)
3 carrots peeled and Jillane
1/4 tbls powered ginger
2 tbls of soy sauce
2 cups of rice
3 cups of water
1 (14oz) can of beef broth
1 head of broccoli cut
Turn Ninjia to stove top high add oil Cook onions till golden and caramelized
add beef, ginger to ninja cook till beef is brown
add soy and carrot
turn to slow cooker function cook for 1-2 hours on slow cooker till the beef in infused and tender
Add 3 cups of water, 1 can of beef broth and 2 cups of uncooked dry rice cook for 2o minutes on Ninja stove top function
Add uncooked broccoli to top of rice, cover cook another 5-10 minutes till rice is cooked and broccoli is tender
Mix broccoli in serve and enjoy Finally thoughts: Why I really love the Ninja cooking system.
It is easy to use
Variety of functions backing, stove top, steam, and slow cooker
I am excited to bring it camping when we go next year.
Options It gives me so many different things I can make
Healthy way to cook with less oil
Keeps moisture in the food
Clean up is so easy, because it is one pot so no extra stainer too clean (less pots)
Ninja cooking system easy non stick surface.
Ninja in stores is approximately $159.99 and the $199.99 is the price for the online package, as it comes with some additional items.
This is the beginning of my Ninja adventure.. I cant wait to see what I can make with it going forward.. chicken and dumplings maybe??
Review of Hot Iron Holster. I love this product it solves a problem I have. I use curling Iron, blow dyers and I have a tiny bathroom with no counter space I need a hot iron holder. The solution: Hot Iron Holster gives me more space a place to put my hot tools so the are safe. I normally hang my curling iron on the towel bar where it falls on the floor. While on the floor I have to watch I dont step on it or worse the kids. I was ecstatic when I received the Hot Iron holster because it made out of silicone so it can with stand heat.
