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Tuesday, August 5, 2025

Fishing Lake Erie with Spooled Up Charters

Suppose you're looking for a fishing experience that combines excitement, challenge, and a healthy dose of relaxation. In that case, Lake Erie walleye fishing delivers all three with Captain Dan Auria and Spooled Up Charters.

Lake Erie Fishing with Spooled Up Charters

This is a special family memory with my grandsons that I will have forever. Our four-hour trip started at 3:30 p.m. from Barcelona Harbor, out of Westfield, New York. We caught our walleye limit in just over 3 hours in 80 to 90 feet of water, thanks to Captain Dan.

Tyler landed the first fish of the day

Bobby got the biggest fish of the day. A 5-pounder.

Lake Erie is one of the most productive freshwater lakes in North America, and Captain Dan Auria of Spooled Up Charters knows where the fish are.

I got the 3rd fish of the day.

Everyone was a bit hungry when we got home. Jamie came over with some Shake-N-Bake and fried up some of our catch.

Yes, we were eating fresh walleye at 9:00 PM.

After the trip, Captain Dan takes the time to fillet your fish and pack it in ice. So, bring a cooler with ice for after your trip to bring home your catch. You will also want to bring a small cooler with some snacks and drinks.

About Captain Dan Auria of Spooled Up Charters:

Captain Dan Auria is a licensed and insured Coast Guard Captain with over 25 years of experience.

If you live in the Western New York area, or plan to travel here and want a fishing experience of your life, call Spooled Up Charters and Captain Dan to book your fishing trip.

Click any of the highlighted links for the Spooled Up Charters web page to get all the information to plan your fishing trip.

Check out my recipe for Broiled Walleye here:

Broiled Walleye Fillets

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Monday, August 4, 2025

Reviewing Vicks VapoShower

A few years ago I came across how to make shower steamers and I thought that sounds interesting, down a rabbit hole I went looking at shower steamers and imagining creating a lovely spa experience in my own bathroom with some - I just had to decide which ones.

Vicks VapoShower Shower Tablets

Imagine my surprise a few weeks later when I had a bad cold so my husband did a grocery shop and came home asking me if I had ever seen these tablet things that you put in a shower, I was so excited to see what he'd got me. I'm not going to lie when he showed me the box of Vicks VapoShower that he'd got I wasn't overly impressed as I had been thinking citrus or floral scents!

His heart was in the right place though as a Vicks VapoShower with it's Eucalyptus, Menthol and Camphor scents was certainly a good idea to clear my sinuses. Now I think it's important to talk about Vicks and both mine and my husband's history with the brand before I review the shower steamers. I'll also let you know how easy they are to use.

My husband used to always have Vicks VapoRub on his chest when he was younger and feeling sick and he loved it, I remember when we hadn't been married long and he had a bit of a cold he came to bed with some on his chest - I couldn't sleep with the smell as I found it way too strong. I have never been able to use the Chest Rub however I did used to use the Vicks nasal inhaler both when I was blocked up and also when I was flying. Vicks is actually really good, I just can't handle the smell for too long.

When it comes to using these Shower Tablets (aka shower steamers), once you open the box you'll see all of the tablets individually wrapped. Simply cut off the top of the plastic wrapping and push the tablet out onto the floor of the shower (I choose to do this without touching them, personal preference). Once you turn the shower on the tablet with start to dissolve from the heat of the water and the fragrance will be released.

So let's get back to reviewing the Vicks VapoShower tablets. The first time I tried them I got in the shower and couldn't smell anything, by the end of my shower I could smell it faintly and I found that it had definitely helped to clear my sinuses. A big yes from me, until my second time of using these.

My second time of using Vicks VapoShower tablets I had a bad cold/flu, but it was more chest congestion and a bad cough - my sinuses weren't too bad. When I stepped in the shower I could smell the Vicks straightaway, I did cough a lot during my shower and it helped to break up the phlegm, but the smell was too overwhelming for me personally and I felt quite sick by the time my shower had finished. Did the Vicks help with breaking up the phlegm as I coughed or would that have happened with a hot shower alone? I don't know.

In conclusion, for me I only use the Vicks VapoShower if I have very blocked sinuses and for this it works really well.

Let's now talk about my husband - he loves Vicks VapoShower and does not find the smell overwhelming at all. If he has a cold or is feeling a little sniffly he will use one whether he's congested in his chest or sinuses and he swears it helps.

I would definitely recommend them for anyone who finds Vicks VaporRub helpful. If you generally find Vicks VaporRub a little too over stimulating then try a Eucalyptus & Lavender or Tea Tree & Lemon shower steamer as they will still help but the smell won't be quite as over powering.

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Sunday, August 3, 2025

Tired Eyes? These Two Affordable Concealers Are My Secret Weapons

Another Affordable & Effective Under-Eye Concealer I’ve Recently Tried

I’ve always been a fan of E.L.F. makeup products—they’re affordable, reliable, and get the job done without any fuss. A few years back, I even wrote about their Under Eye Concealer and Highlighter, which I still think is a fantastic little product.

To be honest, I’m not a big makeup person. My daily routine is simple: a touch of under-eye concealer, a hint of blush, lip gloss occasionally, mascara, and eyeshadow on special occasions. That’s pretty much it. I don’t wear foundation, and I rarely go on makeup shopping sprees. I’ll use the same few products until they’re finished, then restock only when necessary.
Recently, it was time to replace my concealer, and I decided to try something new: the Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circles Treatment Concealer. Since it’s budget-friendly, I figured I might as well give it a try.

Why I Still Love the E.L.F. Concealer

The E.L.F. under-eye concealer is a go-to for a reason. It’s light, easy to apply, and it doesn’t sit heavy on the skin. It brightens up tired eyes, smooths things out a bit, and gives a nice, clean look without being overdone. If you’re like me and prefer a natural, minimal makeup vibe, it’s perfect.

My Recent Find: Maybelline Instant Age Rewind

Now, about this Maybelline Concealer—I was genuinely impressed. It features a soft, cushiony sponge tip that makes application super easy.

You just twist the top, and the product flows into the sponge. Dab it under your eyes, around the corners, or even on your lids if needed. It blends well, doesn’t settle into creases, and has a smooth finish.

For someone who sticks to just a few products and likes things to be quick and effortless, this one fits right in. It’s affordable, effective, and doesn’t feel like you’re wearing a layer of product.

Both Products Are Worth Having

Now I have two favorite under-eye concealers—and I’m not usually someone who keeps multiple options on hand. Both the E.L.F. and Maybelline concealers are budget-friendly, easy to use, and deliver real results.

If you’re in the market for a new concealer or just want to try something different without breaking the bank, give the Maybelline Instant Age Rewind a shot.

It may become one of your everyday go-to products, like it has for me.

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Holiday Review of National Ice Cream Sandwich Day

On August 2nd we celebrate the fun food holiday, National Ice Cream Sandwich Day. It is the perfect cool treat for a hot summer day. It is a delicious summertime follow-up to July’s National Ice Cream Month.

Some Fun Tasty History of National Ice Cream Sandwich Day

On National Ice Cream Sandwich Day, we celebrate a delicious delight that is over a century old. We know this to be true because of an article published in the New York Mail and Express (a daily New York City newspaper) in 1899 to verify that there were ice cream sandwiches for sale by street vendors in New York at that time. For one penny!

The article said the following:

There are ham sandwiches and salmon sandwiches and cheese sandwiches and several other kinds of sandwiches, but the latest is the ice-cream sandwich.

How to Celebrate National Ice Cream Sandwich Day

In my day, the ice cream sandwich I remember (and enjoyed) the most as a child was the traditional brick of vanilla ice cream placed between two soft chocolate wafers. Ice cream and cookies - always a child-favorite!

Over time, many variations of the ice cream sandwich have come about and many can even be created in your own kitchen.

There is the creation invented by an ice cream vendor in 1928 in San Francisco who used two oatmeal cookies instead of chocolate wafers. He even had a version of this that he dipped into chocolate before he served it.

Maybe you could add some chocolate chips around the edges of the ice cream. Or use chocolate chip cookies with chocolate chip cookie ice cream! :)

How about chocolate ice cream between vanilla wafers?

Making ice cream sandwiches can be as simple or as difficult as you choose them to be. Just select your favorite flavor of ice cream and the cookies/biscuits/wafers you like best and come up with your favorite version.

If you want a challenge and enjoy ‘fun in the kitchen’, try making your own cookies and your own ice cream for a tasty homemade impressive creation!

Summary

This wonderfully simple frozen dessert is an extremely tasty and delicious ice cream treat. So be sure to be ready with your favorites on National Ice Cream Sandwich Day on August 2.

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*Holiday Review of National Ice Cream Sandwich Day is written by Wednesday Elf

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Friday, August 1, 2025

The Fantastic Four: First Steps (2025) Movie Review

Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures,
Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

The Fantastic Four: First Steps movie is a refreshing return to the basics and Marvel comics for kids. It really is a family movie that everyone can enjoy.

While the movie is rated PG-13, the members of our family who viewed it together could only recall one swear word in the whole movie. It could have received that rating because of the huge space creature, Galactus, with glowing eyes. He could certainly be perceived as scary by a child.

Adults will enjoy the "retro" styles of the 60's. Those old enough to remember will appreciate the notable design elements which include block letters and color panels commonly used in 60's media and comic books. There is even a game show style marquee that is reminiscent of the iconic Stardust marquee.

The Fantastic Four: First Steps Movie Synopsis

The Fantastic Four started out as regular human astronauts, but when they returned to earth, they possessed unique powers after being exposed to cosmic radiation. Reed Richards, aka Mr. Fantastic, has stretching powers and his body stretches to the extreme. His wife, Sue Storm, aka the Invisible Woman, can turn herself or anything invisible. Sue's brother, Johnny Storm, aka Human Torch, can literally turn his body to fire without burning himself. And last, but not least, the captain of the spaceship, Ben Grimm is always The Thing and looks like a boulder with rock-like skin. Unfortunately, Ben is the only one who cannot change back to his original human form and features. However, he still possesses a heart of gold.

We find out very early in the movie that Sue is pregnant and they are all thrilled, but concerned about the baby's normalcy. In spite of her pregnancy, when the earth is threatened by a space creature, the Fantastic Four must take action to protect the planet. Galactus eats entire planets. Thanks to a heralding cosmic entity, the Silver Surfer, they learn that the next planet selected for his consumption is earth.

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