Sunday, June 13, 2021
Ten Unique Fathers Day Gift Ideas from Baby
Sunday, June 6, 2021
The Easiest and Best Way to Clean Silver
In December 2018, I wrote another article on how to clean silver.
In that article, I discovered a product my husband uses to clean the chrome on his tires called Mothers Mag and Aluminum Polish. The product is excellent for cleaning silver, but the way I'm about to divulge is far superior.
The Easiest Way to Clean Silver that Doesn't Involve Manual Labor
In the 1980's I purchased an Electrolytic Silver Cleaning Plate.
The directions for using that cleaning plate are simple:
Put the plate in the bottom of your kitchen sink, fill the sink with boiling hot water, then add Calgon water softener. Rest the silver piece so that it's touching the plate, and leave it for a few minutes to fifteen minutes, then wipe clean.
However, I could no longer find Calgon (except for a ridiculous price on Amazon), so I began to do a bit of Google research.
There Are Many Ways, According to Articles on Google, on How to Clean Silver
Some articles involve dish soap and vinegar. However, I found the instructions on these methods to be too cumbersome.
I figured, if a silver plate with Calgon can clean silver, there has to be an equivalent DIY alternative method. Thanks to Google research, yes, there is.
Here's the Easiest and Best Way to Clean Silver
Items Needed:
- Your kitchen sink
- Baking Soda (several boxes depending on how much silver you have to clean). I'd pick three boxes, so you don't run out
- Tinfoil
- Boiling Hot Water
Directions:
1. Put the drain plug in your sink.
2. Line your entire sink with tin foil, shiny side up. Don't leave any sink exposed. Instead, bring the tin foil right up the sides of your sink all the way around. However, if you're only cleaning silverware and small pieces, you could try just lining the bottom of the sink.
3. Pour boiling water into the sink. I used mostly boiling water from the kettle, but I ran super hot tap water when the water needed more heat. However, just keep boiling water coming. I re-filled the kettle and boiled more water every time I emptied the kettle.
4. I filled the sink to the highest level because I had many silver pieces to clean, with some pieces being quite large.
5. Place a piece or pieces of silver in the sink touching the tin foil. For larger pieces, just rotate them so that all the sides get covered with water at some point. If the piece isn't in the water, it won't clean.
6. Pour baking soda into the sink. I poured it on top of the silver in the water, but I don't think that matters. Since I had a lot of silver to clean, I used several boxes of baking soda. On the first silver items, I probably dumped half a box in the water. I wanted to make sure it worked. Next, I cleaned a silver tea service, silver platters, silver candles, and a silver serving dish to clean. Judge for yourself how much baking soda you need. If you feel it's not cleaning fast enough, simply get the water up to boiling again, and add more baking soda.
7. The cleaning process takes care of itself. You don't have to scrub anything (just wipe it off when you take it out of the sink). In fact, it's interesting to watch the silver clean itself right before your eyes.
8. Dry, wipe and shine up your silver with a cloth. That's it, you're done.
9. I cleaned all these pieces in less than an hour.
I prefer the above method because it uses everything I have in the house; a sink, hot water, tin foil, and baking soda - boom, that's it. Oh, and it's unbelievable how clean the silver turns out.
This tea set was so tarnished it looked brassy-black. The tray was tricky to clean in the kitchen sink, but I managed to clean it simply by turning it around and around until all the areas were submerged.
The piece on the top left was also severely tarnished with dark black, as were the two serving dishes in the bottom middle.
Sunday, May 30, 2021
10 Free Personal Gift Ideas to Honor Dad
These days, the thought counts more and more.
If you're looking for ways to celebrate dad that involve a personal touch, check out these suggestions.
1. Framed Handprint Art
Have the kids, whether little or big, create a collage of their handprints. If the kids are all grown up, do it anyway, it still makes a beautiful, personal gift. In fact, for adult kids create a collage of everyone's feet - how funny would that be, lol - then frame it.
2. Create a Collage of Personal Love Messages for Dad
Have the kids write out what they love about dad, glue the messages to a board, frame it, or have it laminated. Keep dad's personal messages from family, from every special occasion in a scrapbook or album. It doesn't matter if you haven't started this tradition in the early years; start it today.
3. Spend Time with Dad
Spend the day with dad, watch movies, go for walks, or play games. Show interest in the things he loves. Or just sit and talk to dad. When our parents are gone, we wish for one more day to be with them. Treat this special day as if it were a magic wish you've been granted.
Have you ever heard "One More Day" by Diamond Rio - Listen to the lyrics; they say it best; they're a moving reminder of why we should spend time with those we love while we can. Don't take dad for granted; he won't always be there. If you're reading this via mobile, here's the link to the song.
4. Cook Dad's Favorite Meal
This is a standard in our home for birthdays and other celebrations. The person of the day gets to pick the menu. We spend time together having dinner as a family.
5. Go on a Hike Together
Plan an all-day outing with dad. Take him on a hike. Spend the day outdoors and treat him to conversation and physical activity.
6. Assemble His Family History in a Book
Research dad's family history and present dad with a book that highlights his ancestors and the entire family all the way up to the current time. Dad will love this gift; it's one he can hand back and pass along to grandchildren.
7. Plan a Family Soccer or Baseball Game
Organize a day at the local baseball or soccer field and spend the entire day playing sports, laughing, and eating. Pack a picnic and make it a full day of outdoor fun.
8. Clean Dads Car and Garage
If dad rarely has time to do those weekend cleaning tasks, do it for him. Have him sit outside with his favorite beverage, in a comfortable chair, with his favorite music blasting, watching you all work as you clean up the garage and wash his car.
9. Create a YouTube Video Music Playlist
Create a YouTube video playlist featuring all of Dad's favorite songs. Make the list public, and write a beautiful personal message in the video description area for all the world to see. You can also create a list of songs that honor dad from a daughter's point of view. You can find a list of ten suggested father/daughter songs here. Here's are songs to honor father/son relationships.
10. Write a Poem or Create a Video Poem
If creating video poems isn't your thing, simply write a poem from everyone or just from you and frame it.
Here's a video poem I wrote long ago for my husband on the passing of his father: If you're viewing this via mobile, the video is here on YouTube.
Enjoy your day with dad. Time with dad is truly the best gift for you and for him.
For My Dad In Heaven: "Last night I had a crazy dream, a wish was granted just for me, it could be for anything, I didn't ask for money or a mansion in Malibu, I simply wished for one more day with you, but then again, I know what it would do, leave me wishing still, for one more day with you" (Lyrics - One More Day by Diamond Rio).
Dad, I'll love you 'til the end of time, and time never ends.
Sunday, May 23, 2021
What I've Learned on My Self-Publishing Journey So Far
I'm not a self-publishing guru, just someone who decided to jump in with both feet and give it a try.
In October of 2019, I self-published my first book on Amazon. The book features a collection of 50 years of my personal poetry.
After that, I went on a tear and self-published seven more books in approximately twelve months; two are sayings for cards, and the other six are personally written riddle books. I'm currently writing my seventh riddle book. Looking back, I still can't believe I accomplished all that in such a short time. I get tired thinking about it!
My self-publishing journey involved teaching myself every step along the way. It was challenging.
A Quick Summary Review of What I've Learned About Self-Publishing Non-Fiction Books So Far:
1. Pick a Niche
After writing a poetry book and two books about "What to Write in Cards," I decided that I needed a niche topic. Since I have this crazy ability to write riddles, I decided riddle books would be my niche. However, you can write a series or individual books if you're a fiction author.
2. Why I Wanted a Niche Topic for my Books
Of course, you can write on any topic and self-publish on multiple issues. That's perfectly fine. However, I wanted to select one area to build a website and social media platform to tie into that topic. For fiction writers, an author website is all you need, no matter the variety of topics you write about.
3. Pick a Name for Your Niche Topic That Can Tie Into Your Social Sites, Books, and Website
I chose #Stumped Riddles, which I use in some form or another on all social media sites. I found it best to tie everything together.
Check out the links:
4. Set Up Your Amazon Author Page
Here's the link where you can set up your Amazon Author page. You can take a look at my completed Amazon Author page here.
5. Market and Advertise Your Books
Unless you already have a huge fan base or following, you'll need to advertise. I use KDP Advertising and Facebook Advertising at the moment.
6. Set Advertising Goals
Do you want to build traffic to your website or simply sell books? I send my advertising links to my website; from there, customers can link to the associated Amazon page. I choose not to link directly to Amazon as I aim to build authority and traffic to my site.
7. Converse With People On Your Social Media Posts
I post individual riddles on my website and all my social media links. The riddle answers link back to my site. When people take a guess at the answer, I always respond to each person who posts. I plan to get a helping hand in that area when the volume becomes too much.
8. Check the Negative Reviews on Other Books Similar to Yours
I read multiple negative reviews on books like mine. Those comments give me ideas on what to avoid and add to my books to improve them.
9. Don't Be Afraid to Change the Design of Your Book
Based on input from others or sales volume, avoid getting stuck with an ineffective design. I redesigned my books thrice before settling on the final layout and content structure. I'm currently revamping all of the riddle eBooks.
10. Your Book's Cover Design is Key
All the gurus repeatedly stress one particular point... 'Hire a professional to design your book cover." Of course, I didn't listen, lol. However, I did re-do my covers multiple times and have a knack for creating graphics. If cover design is not your thing, consider paying a professional.
11. Watch Self-Publishing Tutorials on YouTube
Many self-publishing gurus (actual gurus) create helpful, instructive videos. I've probably watched 35 videos or more. You'll pick up little tidbits here and there from each one of them.
Additional Self-Publishing Articles:
Basic Tips for the Newbie Self-Publisher
Confessions of a Newbie Self-Publisher
5 Helpful Self-Publishing Tools
3 Tips for a Newbie Self-Publisher
How to Get Started on Your First eBook
Sunday, May 16, 2021
An Affordable Set of 10 Indoor Flower or Herb Planters
We don't have an outdoor garden and wanted a simple solution for naturally grown herbs for cooking.
I wasn't into getting an outside garden box or leaving planters with herbs on the outside patio table.
Several years ago I had an outside planter with herbs, and just the mere fact that it was outdoors was inconvenient enough that I rarely went outside to gather them up for cooking. Mostly, I forgot it was there.
Kitchen Window Ledge Featuring Potted Herbs
When cooking, I prefer the grab-and-go solution for using herbs. Grab some parsley, grab some thyme, rinse, and add it to your sauce.
At Costco, we picked up four herb plants in simple black 4.5-inch pots. The herb containers needed a vase with something to catch the water on the bottom.
The above black planter pot fits perfectly inside this vase.
I had no intention of repotting them directly inside the pots. I simply slipped the potted herbs inside the vase.
Since the herbs are positioned on the kitchen window ledge, I didn't want anything made of ceramic or glass.
Also, I didn't want anything expensive!
Above, four of the plaster planter pots are featured.
This set of ten planter pots come in various colors.
The two flowers featured above are NOT part of the colored plastic planter pots. There are ten planter pots all in different colors. Above are the extras I'm currently not using. When I get tired of the colors featured on the window, I switch them up.
So there you have it, an inexpensive easy way to have your favorite herbs easily accessible in the kitchen. The four herbs we're using are parsley, basil, rosemary, and oregano. We went with the 5.1 inch vases.
We purchased these plastic vases from Amazon Canada - here. This particular set is showing unavailable on Amazon USA, however I've included a link to another set similar in price and design from Amazon USA here. Note that the vases from Amazon USA are an 8 piece set, versus the 10 piece set I purchased.
Sunday, May 9, 2021
A Personal Review of the Cubii - Five Stars - A Great Product
What's the Cubii?
If you haven't seen the ads on TV for this product, it's an "award-winning compact seated elliptical." In plain English, it's a small compact bike pedal that fits under your desk or anywhere you want it to do some pedaling from a seated position.
My 80+ Year Young Mother Purchased One
My mother decided that, especially with covid and with her health issues, she was simply sitting too much.
She had been thinking about getting the Cubii for over a year, and finally, after lockdown number three, she went ahead and ordered it in around March 2021.
The Cubii - Easy Assembly - Comes with the Mat |
1. Does Your Mom Use it Regularly?
Yes. She sure does. She generally uses it on average three times a day for about 15 or 20 minutes at a time. However, once on a Zoom call, she biked for the full hour. Gently, of course.
2. Does Your Mom Have Any Pain from It?
No. Nothing that's from the Cubii.
3. Is the Cubii Strengthening Your Mom's Leg Muscles?
I'm going to say yes, slowly, yes. I was concerned about her muscles atrophying, so this is a terrific, safe way to get exercise without leaving her home and risking falls.
4. Does Your Mom Like the Cubii?
8. Is it Easy to Assemble
9. What Comes with the Cubii?
10. Hows the Quality?
I was able to try my mother's Cubii, and I loved it. Since I have arthritic health issues, she offered one to me as an early birthday gift.
I positioned my Cubii under my desk, and as I'm typing this article, I'm pedaling.
Get ready because using the Cubii is kind of addictive!
I LOVE the movement and motion when I'm sitting hours on end at my desk.
Typing and pedaling isn't a problem. Nope. I actually thought it would be an issue, but it's not. Yeah!
What Can I Do While Pedaling the Cubii?
- Build Web Pages
- Write Articles
- Social Media Marketing
- Create Graphics
- Self Publish Books (Typing & Word Processing)
- Talking on the phone
- Texting
- Watch TV and Videos
- Most Accounting Paperwork
- Creating Ads and Marketing
- Update My Website
The only thing I cannot do while pedaling is create the riddles for my riddle books. Creating original riddles requires focused thought, so I find myself stopping and starting the pedals when I'm in 'creation mode.' Other than that, it's ideal for working at my desk.
What I Like Most About the Cubii
Since it's under my desk and I can exercise anytime while sitting, I don't feel guilty sitting for hours. Of course, I still get up and stretch, etc., but now it's for a change of scenery, not guilt from lack of exercise!
I find it relieves stress. When I'm feeling challenged, I pedal off my steam.
I highly recommend this product. You can get the product directly on the Cubii website or Amazon. If it's not available on Amazon (out of stock), head over to their website. They offer both a Canada and USA site link.
There are various models with various features. We chose the basic model, the JR1.
Five stars.
Here is the one we purchased - on Amazon:
Sunday, May 2, 2021
Review of Gremlin Week - Two Appliances Bit the Dust
We had to make two substantial purchases to replace the items the Gremlins busted.
The Microwave Bit The Dust
So there I am in the kitchen, minding my own business, reaching for something as my hand brushes the top of the microwave when I notice that thing that makes you go 'hmmm; heat on the top exterior of it.
My son had just made popcorn, running it for four minutes or so. However, it shouldn't have been on the hot side to touch the exterior ... or so I thought?
So doubting myself, I called one of my brothers and asked him to run his microwave to see if it was hot to touch on the exterior after use. Because, seriously, I was just second-guessing myself ... had I just never noticed that the exterior of the microwave got so hot?
My brother confirmed my thoughts; my microwave shouldn't be hot to the touch after use. In fact, it was so hot, I couldn't really touch the top.
Yes, I googled till the cows came home on this scenario, and just like google, the responses were a mixed bag of nothing concrete.
So I decided to give the microwave one last, quick try.
And that's when it happened. The entire thing started to spark. OMG. Scared the living crap out of me. Quickly the beast was unplugged, and off I went to Amazon (Amazon, you are way too convenient) and ordered a new one.
My criteria was very specific: inexpensive - and that's it.
Why inexpensive? Because since we've owned this house, nearly thirty years, we've gone through at least four microwaves. So all I wanted was something that didn't break the bank.
Here's what we selected. Oh, and I threw in a picture of my favorite red wine and some Lemoncella - just in case you're having a Gremlin week.
Here's the one we purchased on Amazon Read the reviews, went for the price. Inexpensive. So far so good. Working fine. |
The Central Vacuum Unit Went to the Big One in the Sky
Hubby was vacuuming something up in the laundry room ... minding his own business .... when poof, the central vacuum system ceased. He stepped into the garage to smell smoke, and yep, our central vacuum unit reached the end of its appliance life.
I am not complaining though, because we bought and installed our Electrolux Central Vacuum system in 1994 - It lasted 27 years!! It's been the ONLY appliance that hasn't broken down until now. They don't make them like that anymore!
My brother informed me that Beam bought out Electrolux. He put a Beam central vacuum system in his house not too long ago.
Strangely enough, my mother's central vacuum system also died this year. She went ahead and put a Beam central vacuum system. Actually, my brother helped her pick it out. He's handy; he installed it.
I decided to check Amazon and go with something a bit less in price. The Beam central vacuum (just the unit that hangs on the wall) cost my mom about $795 (Canadian) - yah, we live in Canada.
Here's the central vacuum unit we selected - An Ovo. The unit itself cost us $399 (Canadian). We don't need any piping or vacuum parts. Our old ones still work.
Available on Amazon |
It's a pretty darn powerful vacuum system. It works for homes up to 7000 square feet, and our home isn't anywhere near that size. With the basement, we're about 3500 square feet. So it'll be fine. Plus it offers a ten-year warranty.
Since we've just purchased these items, I can't give you a detailed review of how they've performed yet, but I'll be surprised if there's a problem. I'm not anticipating any problems. So far, so good.
So now I'm heading off to enjoy a glass of wine - the one that's sitting beside the microwave in that photo up there.
It was a cha-ching week. Yuk. I hate shopping. Actually, I hate spending money, but it had to be done.
Gremlin week sucks.
Sunday, April 25, 2021
Review of the Westwood Elsa Swivel Power Glider Chair for the Nursery
Great Chair for Baby's Room - Rocks, Swivels, Power Glider, USB |
The last several reviews featured items mommy-to-be selected for her baby's room. You can view the crib choice here and a lovely, affordable wall decal here.
The Chair for Baby's Room is an Important Choice
When my boys were little, I used a standard rocking chair with lovely decorative padding. After seeing the options for comfy, functional chairs, I would go with today's choices.
Knowing what I know now, I encouraged mommy-to-be (although she didn't need to be encouraged) that a comfy chair that reclines, rocks, and swivels would be imperative, especially during the newborn stage.
Before choosing The Westwood Elsa Swivel Power Glider, we took a trip to BuyBuy Baby to check it out in person. After trying the chair, mommy-to-be loved it.
Power Glider, Rocker, Recliner
This chair offers all three of these features for a reasonable price.
- It plugs in, thus allowing mommy to recline using power buttons.
- There's no trying to hoist yourself out of the chair in recline position with the baby in hand; the power buttons do it all.
- It comes with a USB charger for your phone.
- It's also a rocking chair.
- It swivels as well.
- Available in two colors; Harbor and Pearl - The chair below is in Harbor. Harbor is more on the grey side, and pearl is more on the cream/tan side.
1. Sitting Mode:
2. Power Buttons & USB Charger
Below you can view the power buttons. It's effortless to operate. Simply push one button to recline and the other button to return to sitting mode. The USB requires a charger cord. We had an extra one.
3. Full Recline Mode
With a full-reclining option, mommy can sleep in the chair when the baby needs her in the room. Those days happen, so a comfortable reclining chair is an excellent addition to the nursery. This chair goes quite a ways back.
Swivel, Rocker, Power Glider in Full Recline |
4. Partial Recline Mode
When you want your feet up, you can easily put up the footrest only, using the power buttons, of course.
5. Swivel and Rocker Mode
This chair rocks (literally) when it's in the basic sitting position. It also swivels 180 degrees left and 180 degrees to the right. The range of movement is particularly convenient when the chair is located in a tight spot, and you need to change the chair's alignment to allow for a full recline.
6. A Final Look
I would recommend this chair, and so would mommy. Power Gliders can be a lot of money, sometimes thousands of dollars. However, this chair, before taxes, as of this date, was below $600. Note that prices can vary.
Available Via BuyBuy Baby |
Here it is on BuyBuy Baby. When you sign-up with Buy Buy Baby, they send you frequent discount promotions.
Sunday, April 18, 2021
Review of Crib and Change Table in One - The Graco Remi 4-in-1 Convertible Crib
Crib Change Table Combination Photo by Funkthishouse.com |
Consider a crib-change-table combination for smaller rooms. This crib measures 29.53 inches deep, 35.94 inches high, by 71.77 inches wide. It offers three drawers, a drawer below the crib, a change-table, side-shelf storage, converts to a daybed and full bed.
Last week we discussed a lovely wall decal mommy selected for her baby's room, and this week we'll review the crib.
There's a mommy-to-be in our family, and she's in the process of setting up for the precious bundle's scheduled arrival in August.
Crib Solution for a Smaller Room
The future baby's room is not large. It does feature a large step-in closet that can fit multiple dressers; however, the room itself is on the smaller side.
We love maximizing space in small rooms, so coming up with practical, useable pieces was a fun adventure.
The first consideration mommy-to-be had was choosing a crib that would fit the room and solve multiple functional solutions.
Crib Change Table Combination With Storage
This particular crib is a crib and change-table and comes with four drawers and a side-storage area.
Here's a photo of the full front of the crib. There are three drawers below the changing table and a full drawer below the crib.
Note that the mattress and bedding are sold separately.
Crib Photo by Funkthishouse.com - Crib-Change-Table Combination |
Plenty of Storage Inside Each Drawer of This Crib Change Table Combo Photo by Funkthishouse.com |
Three Drawers and a Change Table
Check Out the Extra Side-Storage
Extra Side Storage for this Crib Change Table Combination Photo by Funkthishouse.com |
This Crib Changes Into a Daybed, Then The Railings Can Be Used for a Headboard and Footboard for a Full Bed
Great Choice For Mom's Who Aren't On the Taller Side
By the way, it's a girl!
Sunday, April 11, 2021
Owl Wall Decals Review for a Baby's Room
Fantastic, Affordable Owl Wall Decals for the Nursery |
The mommy-to-be recently added these Owl Wall Decals to her baby registry.
With wall decals, it can be a crap-shoot whether the quality of the stickers will be decent.
My main concern when I ordered them was that they weren't expensive. I should have been cheering on the fact that they weren't expensive. However, I was more worried that they wouldn't stay on the walls or look cheap.
These Owl Wall Decals Are Fantastic
Owl Wall Decals - Looks as Good or Better Than This Photo We Purchased This 'Decalmile' Decal Via Amazon Here |
- She laid out the sheets in the proper order for the design she wanted
- These owl decals show you a couple of different options for laying out the designs
- She decided where to place them on the wall
- Mommy wanted them to come out for the corner to make it seem like a branch from a tree.
- After laying each sheet on the floor, she cut out the pieces individually to place them on the wall.
- She chose to go high enough so the baby can't reach them in the crib
- She kept them to one side versus directly over the crib for safety purposes
- We pulled the crib out of the way so she could safely work on the decal
- Using a safe step ladder, she placed each piece on the wall
- Once complete, back went the crib, and it was done
- The job took maybe 30 to 45 minutes
How Well Do These Owl Decals Stick to the Wall
The Baby's Room Isn't Finished Yet
Owl Wall Decal in Proportion to the Crib Look for a Future Review on This Lovely Crib |
Sunday, April 4, 2021
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Sunday, March 28, 2021
3 Inspirational Songs to Sing When Your Spirit Needs A Boost
Today's review is about finding peace in a busy and often chaotic world.
When my soul needs a boost, I sing. At night, I'll play various lyric videos and blast out every word as loud as I choose.
I've long since stopped being self-conscious about it. My boys hear me singing all the time. I actually love that they hear their mother singing; I like to think I'm teaching them to be brave. It's also a way for them to see me making time to feed the soul.
For two years now, I've actively taken steps to balance in my mind, body, and spirit.
For the body, I've lost over 60 pounds on Keto.
For the mind, I've written nine books in a year, and for my spirit, I sing and listen to this spiritual channel on YouTube.
No, I'm not superwoman. I turned 60 in 2020 and made a decision that, before that monumental milestone birthday, I was going to tick off some boxes on my 'get-er-done beyatch' list.
So I stopped the talk, and walked the walk.
Today I'd like to pass along some of my personal choice lyric videos. Sing along, or just enjoy the words and message.
1. Don't Give Up on Me by Andy Grammer
"Cause I'm not givin' up,I'm not givin' up, givin up, no, not yet,Even when I'm down to my last breathEven when they say there's nothing' left,So don't give up on me"
2. You Say by Lauren Daigle
"You say I am loved when I can't feel a thing,you say I am strong when I think I am weak,And you say I am held, when I am falling short,and when I don't belong, oh you say I am Yours,And I believe, oh I believeWhat you say to me, oh I believe,Taking all I have and now I'm laying it at your feet,you have every failure God, You have every victory"
3. The Most Beautiful Things, by Tenille Townes
" So why do we close our eyes,when we pray, cry, kiss, dream,Maybe the most beautiful things in this lifeare felt, and never seen"
Spiritual Medicine
Sunday, March 14, 2021
10 Gifts For Mom That Don't Cost Money
Gift Ideas for Mom that Don't Cost Money |
Here's a Review of 10 Gifts for Mom That Don't Cost Money:
1. A Video Compilation of Her Life
2. A Jar of Wise Quotes and Sayings from the Family - For When Mom Needs an Emotional Lift
3. Do All the Housework for Mom While She Watches Movies All Day
4. Send Her Loving Text Messages for a Defined Period, and Answer Her Texts Without Fail During That Period - Put That Promise in Writing!
5. Write Mom a Poem and Frame It
6. Plan a Picnic for Mom and the Family
7. Create a Photo Collage of All the People, and Things Mom Loves
8. Have Everyone in the Family Write Something Special About Mom
9. Read Mom a Story - One You've Written, Or Just From a Book She Loves
10. Create a Playlist on YouTube that Consists of All Her Favorite Songs
Sunday, March 7, 2021
Hey Keto Warriors, Have You Seen the Ad for Magic Spoon Cereal?
A Personal Review of Magic Spoon Cereal |
The advertisement for Keto Magic Spoon Cereal lands on my Facebook feed almost daily. Here's my review.
It looked and sounded delicious, but I didn't jump in to buy it. Honestly, I rarely buy from Ads on my Facebook feed (unless endorsed by someone I know) because I've been disappointed several times in the past.
A Delivery to Our Door, and a Surprise From My Son
One of my sons also saw the Ad, but I believe it was on his Instagram. He said, "I thought of you, mom, and had to buy it for you." So thoughtful!
How Does It Taste?
I have to admit, it's delicious.
Being on Keto, I miss cereal and am never hungry enough to make special Keto recipes.
I eat basic Keto foods; meat, some veggies, good fats, and low healthy carbs. Reaching for treats while on Keto can be tricky when you rarely purchase or make any keto-dessert-related. Sometimes I'll end up munching on a piece of dark chocolate or peanut butter to satisfy those rare cravings.
This cereal fills my snack and dessert void.
The Magic Spoon Cereal Flavors
The four flavors are cocoa, frosted, fruity, and peanut butter.
Here's a photo of the boxes.
Here's another photo from the Magic Spoon Cereal Box:
Which Flavor is My Favorite
- Frosted (yum! - has a vanilla taste)
- Fruity (Tastes like fruit loops)
- Cocoa (Not as chocolatey as it should be, but still good)
- Peanut Butter (Not my fave)
Here's the Nutritional Information
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