Kuuk Silicone Ice Cube Tray

As a long time user of Silicone I have to say that baking mats and the ice cube trays are my favorite. Easy to use, easy top pop out ice, easy to store and easy to clean. I really like the bright colors of the Kuuk Silicone Ice Cube Trays. I always say it doesn't matter what color the trays are but bright colors are more cheery. These trays hold 15 cubes each.

You can purchase the Kuuk Silicone Ice Cube Tray on Amazon.


What Kuuk has to say about their product. 
Safe to use Silicone
Unlike plastic ice cube trays, which may contain harmful chemicals, ours are made with 100% BPA free silicone. This makes them safer to use for your family, so you can cool them down and heat them up without concerns about leeching chemicals and other substances.
Perfectly Formed Ice Cubes
The unique molded shape of these trays creates perfectly square cubes every time. Just add water, place in the freezer, and take them out when your ice is done. And because silicone is naturally pliable, the cubes are easier to remove than with standard trays, which can be inconvenient to use. Just pop the cubes up and enjoy.
Ideal for Candy and other Foods
These trays aren't just suitable for making ice. You can easily add your own chopped herbs and spices, sauces, baby food, and juices for perfectly portioned cubes when you need them. Just thaw before feeding, or add them to your favourite recipes during cooking. They also make ideal candy moulds for perfectly shaped chocolate bars and more.
Low Maintenance
These silicone ice cube trays are dishwasher safe, so you can easily use them again and again. Just throw them onto the top rack and wash dishes as usual.
Stylish Colours
This two-pack of ice cube trays comes with one blue and one green tray for a stylish and festive look.

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Ice Ball Molds for Slow-melting Beverage

Love these ice ball molds, so cute and versatile. Think colored ice balls, filled ice balls, flavored ice balls. They are easy to use, look great in your pitcher or glass, and keep your drinks icy cold longer.

We have a separate container in our freezer for the ice balls when they are done, we just keep making ice balls, and storing them in the container. My husband says we need more ice ball molds.

They have passed the test with my husband so that is always a good thing.


You can purchase your Ice ball molds on Amazon.


Set of 2 Stackable Space-Saving Ice Molds
Leak-Free, BPA-Free Plastic w/Silicon Cap
Dishwasher Safe & Won't Tip in Freezer
Each Mold Holds 5 Ounces, Measures 2½"
Produces Perfectly Spherical Ice Balls

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All in one Salt & Pepper Grinder

Our old Salt &  Pepper shaker broke so we have been looking for a good replacement. The Salt & Pepper Grinder Company has a good all in one grinder which saves space in your cabinets, makes it easy to pass around during dinner, since it one until you also have less to carry back and forth from the cabinets to the table.

I only found one flaw and that is that I wish they had put a little tab on each end so that you can pop the lids off more easily. Other then that the grinder works great, it is easy to fill, and grinds well. Our new favorite kitchen gadget.

You can purchase the Salt & Pepper Grinder on Amazon.


What the Salt & Pepper Grinder company has to say about their product.

• LATEST DESIGN MANUAL SALT & PEPPER GRINDER SET - This Latest Sleek Design 2 in 1 Grinder model is Extremely Durable and uses only High Quality Stainless Steel and Ceramic Stone Components. Easy to Clean and Comes with Airtight Steel End Caps.
  
  UNIQUE CERAMIC BURR CORE GRINDING MECHANISM - Newly Re-Designed Ceramic Stone Burr Grinding Cores at Both ends, which Never Rust and Easily Adjust.
  
  CONSISTENT GRINDING - Fully Adjustable Grinding Mechanisms ensures a consistent grind size ranging from Coarse for Sea Salt & Pepper to very fine for Cloves etc.
  
  UNIQUE 2 in 1 ACRYLLIC VIEWING CHAMBER -Sleek Food Grade Acrylic Makes for Easy Viewing and Ensures Safety and Durability.
  
  LIFETIME GUARANTEE - Purchase with Full Confidence that in the Unlikely Event of Dissatisfaction you can receive a Full Refund.

This Premium Quality Manual Salt ,Pepper and Spice Grinder from The Salt & Pepper Grinder Company produces superb results for a fraction of the price of other more expensive models and with arguably far superior results !
 
What makes this manual Salt & Pepper and Spice Grinder So Amazingly good is its Sophisticated Good Looks and the Premium Quality materials used and Flexibility of grinding adjustment which is simply not available in many other Grinders sold today :
 
• The grinding mechanism is made from high quality Stainless Steel parts and a Unique Design of Ceramic Grinding Burrs
 
 • To adjust the Coarseness of the Grind simply twist and lock the adjustment assembly which in turn moves the Ceramic burrs either closer together or further apart....this acts more like a Pestle & Mortar by crushing the Spice between 2 rigid Conical Shaped Ceramic Stone Burrs and ensures all the flavour and character of the Spice is released.
 
 • The use of Ceramic Stone Burrs, as opposed to steel, ensures that the Grinder will operate reliably for many years . Ceramic materials are highly durable and do not rust
 
• The Grinder is easily washable using warm Water and mild detergent.
 
• Sophisticated Space Saving Design - looks Elegant in any Table Setting.

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Household Clip Uses

Being a mom with a busy schedule I try to keep the house organized as well as being on the lookout for products that can help me organize better, while be multipurpose.

Pro Chef came through with flying colors with a product that looks great anywhere it is used. It has both a hanger and clip.

Great for the kitchen, bathroom, laundry room, bedroom, closet, travel, office, workshop and many others areas of your life.

Sturdy, durable, great looking, and can hold a lot of weight. Perfect for our home.


You can purchase the Pro Chef Metal Clip Hooks on Amazon.



Check out my husbands review below


What Pro Chef has to say about their product.

• Set of 10 heavy duty, double nickel plated steel clips with chrome metal hooks. High strength tension with gripping non-marking nylon teeth for secure hold on any item.
  
  Portable and convenient. Designed to hold a wide variety of multi-functional items, including: boots, coats, hats, handbags, towels, robes, socks, towels, etc.
  
  Your best choice for daily household use in the laundry, bathroom, kitchen, shop, office, RV, cabin, tenting, motel and more.
  
  Perfect for everyday use indoors and outdoors. Dry items anywhere in your home, when traveling, living in dorms, camping using any rod, bar or line.
  
  Longer lasting and more sturdy than cheap plastic hooks. Light multi-purpose design saves space while you organize, clean and tidy your house.

All products sold by Pro Chef Kitchen Tools are protected with a full lifetime replacement warranty. If you don't like the clip hooks for any reason or aren't experiencing the organization results you expected, you will be given a no-questions-asked 100% refund. 

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Tongs for the Kitchen

I have several sets of tongs but having them in red really matches my kitchen. I love how the Vivree Silicone Tongs are safe for my pans as well. The locking clip is new to me because growing up and our first sets that we owned as being married did not have this option.

Love how I can grab our corn from the pan during dinner as well as turn our fried chicken without worrying about scraping my pans.


You can purchase the Vivree Kitchen Tongs Set on Amazon.

What Vivree has to say about their product.
- Premium Tuner Tongs - These High Quality Turner Tongs with 100% FDA grade BPA free silicone tips provide greater safety and protect you against contaminating foods. Ideal Kitchen Tongs for a variety of foods, including serving and cooking foods such as salad, grilled foods, pastas, fruits and much more.
- Equipped with a new Pull-Ring technology keeping them from opening and closing at the wrong time facilitating control while using them making them easy to use and allowing storage with other Kitchen utensils.
- Heat Resistant and Non-Removable Silicone Tips - Superior Quality Silicone Tongs are completely heat resistant to 480ºF, giving you peace of mind that the silicone will not melt and contaminate the food.
- 403 Stainless Steel Handles - Ergonomic Handles with soft pads allow safe handling of food without the risk of them bending, breaking or rusting. Dishwasher safe facilitating your day-to-day to give you easy cleaning.
- 100% Guarantee - If you have any problems FOR THE LIFETIME OF THE PRODUCT, we will refund your order in full PLUS supply a new item. Add to cart now because you literally risk nothing.

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Brillante Manual Coffee Grinder

I don't want to bore my readers with a blog when we can show you how this product works first hand. Great product, easy to use.














You can see our review below.


You can purchase the Brillante Manual Coffee Grinder on Amazon.


Brillante Manual Coffee Grinder 

-Excellent for Brewing Espresso, Pour Over, French Press and Turkish Coffee At Home or Away
-Hand Crank Design Works for Coffee Beans, Pepper and Spices
-Compact Travel Ready Size
-Adjustable Ceramic Conical Burr / Mill 

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Tenderizing meat.

Being frugal has been away of life for me ever since I was a child. My father grew a huge garden and we raised our own, chickens, turkeys, pigs, steer, and veal calves. When I became a mother and had children of my own. I learned quickly how to use coupons to save money. Believe me saving now does help out later. We have tested this more then I would like to say. 

We are able to do things others who live on the same budget as us can not do because of the savings we take advantage of. Since we don't have a place to raise our own meat, and only a small yard to grow vegetables, I have learned what prices I am willing to pay for meat, and when they hit that price we stock up. 

Having the right kitchen tools is needed when you buy large pieces of meat, or packages that need to be cut down into smaller meals. We do have a mallet meat tenderizer but for things like skirt steak you really need a meat tenderizer like this one by Kuuk. Makes the difference between eating leather and having something that is tender and delicious.

This is a very sharp item so please keep away from children and even as an adult be very careful while using. I love how easy is it to use. 

You can purchase this meat tenderizer on Amazon. 

What Kuuk has to say about their product.

Improve flavor
Meat has always been expensive, and with prices soaring higher than ever, all you can do is buy the least expensive cuts and hope for the best. With our Professional Meat Tenderizer, you don't need to worry. Thanks to its 48 razor-sharp blades, our meat tenderizer cuts through the connective tissue that makes meat tough, to improve both its appearance and flavor! In short, it can transform a cheap cut into a juicy, pricey-looking one!
Juicier cuts
Ever wondered why steak is so juicy and tender in expensive restaurants? This is their best kept secret: tenderizing meat cuts retains juices, which makes for less shrinkage and fuller flavor!
Cook faster
Did you know that by tenderizing meat you can slash cooking time almost in half? Perfect for those big family dinners, when you have loads of dishes to prepare and cook -or even for those nights when come home from work exhausted, and spending an hour by the stove just sounds impossible.
Marinade made easy
Sure, we all love a good marinade. It adds flavor and moisture, but it also takes 6 to 8 hours -many chefs even recommend marinading the meat overnight. But who has the time? When you use our meat tenderizer, you allow the ingredients to really penetrate the meat. They'll be absorbed faster and better and you'll need to marinade only for a couple hours!
100% safe
Our professional meat tenderizer is dishwasher safe, and in compliance with FDA standard.

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Why have a Manual Coffee Grinder

My husband prefers a electric coffee grinder for times sake but if there is no power like when you are camping this is a great item to have on hand to enjoy your fresh coffee.

Very easy to put together and use. It does take time to grind your coffee but you can enjoy the fact that you did all of the work to make a great cup of coffee. It is adjustable so you can change the grinds from fine to course.

Great product for your favorite coffee connoisseur.

You can purchase the Manual Coffee Grinder on Amazon.

What OrJoeCoffee has to say about their product.
A few factors to consider when purchasing a hand mill are: size, weight, and capacity. Manual mills are suitable for a drip, espresso and Even better for French Press Grind.
 
Probably the most important factor to consider is how will the mill will fit in your hand. Grinding on a handmill requires a sturdy grip, and you will want to maintain good leverage for the few minutes it will take to grind the beans. Consider a mill that you can comfortably grasp in your hand, or which you can leverage between your knees.

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Pratipad Multipurpose Silicone Pot Holder

Personally I use the silicone mitts but my husband finds that they are too tight on his hands and hard to get off so he prefers regular pot holders, so he was very excited to see these come in and said throw away the old cloth square pot holders and make room for these.

He is funny and when he likes something he really likes something. So these pot holders have been claimed by him even through they are purple and a greyish blue. Hey he can't have everything. These are great for baking, cooking, and opening jars. We also use these as trivets to protect our table from hot pans while eating dinner.

You can purchase the Pratipad Mulitpurpose Silicone Pot Holder on Amazon.

What Pratico has to say about their product.

Pratipad silicone pad is:

✔ MULTIFUNCTIONAL - Use it as a pot holder, trivet, jar opener  or anywhere you need extra grip or exteme heat or cold protection

✔ LIGHTWEIGHT & SUPERIOR HEAT PROTECTION - Unique honeycomb pattern decreases weight & evenly distributes heat to better protect your hands 

✔ VERSATILE - Withstands extreme temperatures from -40°F to 446°F  (-40°C to 230°C) perfect for use in an oven, microwave, or freezer 

✔ EASY TO MAINTAIN & DURABLE - Dishwasher safe & tested to  withstand repeated twisting & bending

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You can use your Pizza Cutter for more then just pizza

This pizza cutter is my new cinnamon bun friend it has a larger circle then the one I already own and is perfect for making buns, or  rolled up treats from rolled up tortillas.

Also great for pizza and cutting up pancakes, waffles, spaghetti and sandwiches for your little toddlers.




You can purchase this pizza cutter on Amazon.

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MIRA Stainless Steel French Press, Coffee Tea Brewer

We just tried using a French Press a few months ago and it has become my husband's and my two daughter's favorite way of drinking coffee. Easy to make, clean, and drink. My husband says once you have coffee french pressed you just don't want it any other way.

Yes he still uses his regular coffee pot but only because we sometimes need more coffee in a shorter amount of time, but having it french pressed is his favorite way to use enjoy his coffee. We have not tried making tea with this yet which would be my kind of drink but plan to soon.

You can purchase MIRA Stainless Steel French Press, Coffee Tea Brewer on Amazon


What Mira Brands has to say about their product.

Brew up delicious café-style coffee or tea in this stylish and high-quality French press coffee pot from MIRA brands.
Double walled, insulated pot will keep your coffee (or tea) hot for up to two hours.
Brew up to 8 cups (34 fl oz., 1000 ml, 1 Liter) at a time.
Made from high-quality 18/10 stainless steel.
Three-part stainless steel plunger features an ultra-fine mesh filter and dishwasher safe.

Stainless Steel French Press 
Step up your brunch game and glam up your breakfast table with this chic and stylish French press coffee pot. The polished mirror finish and clean design will stand out against all other coffee pots, and at the same time, it will compliment any kitchen décor. 

Keep Warm for 2 hours 
This pot can brew up to 8 cups of coffee or tea at once, so whether you want a quick cup in the morning, or enough to share with friends, this pot is perfect. With a double-walled, insulated interior, this pot will keep its contents hot for up to 2 hours, so go ahead and stretch out your Sunday brunch. While the coffee inside stays piping hot, the inner insulation allows the carafe's outer surface to remain cool enough to be held, for easy pouring. This pot conveniently doubles as a serving piece, so you can brew and serve your coffee right from the dining table - no need to keep running back and forth to a hot plate. 

Unbreakable,Stainless Steel 
Made of high-quality 18/10 stainless steel, this piece is naturally free of BPA. The stainless steel repels lingering flavors, so you can change up your beans or tea leaves without tasting whatever was brewed last. The carafe is dishwasher safe, and will not discolor or crack over time, the way a glass pot might. The three-piece stainless steel plunger features an ultra-fine mesh filter, so that you can get the most out of your beans. This filter allows subtle aromas and flavors to stand out, while preventing any sediment or grounds from making their way into your cup. 

If you're a coffee lover who needs a sustainable alternative to pricey cafes, this French press coffee pot is just what you're looking for. So go ahead, pour yourself another cup, enjoy

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Silicone Gloves

Silicone gloves, kitchen gear, and other products are my new favorite for the house. What is great about Silicone Gloves is that you can touch things that are hot or very cold without hurting your hands. 

I like that these gloves can be washed easily and instead of regular pot holders that fall apart over time in the wash, these stand up to washing each and every time and look just like the first day they came.

You can purchase these silicone gloves on Amazon.

What Zitriom has to say about their product.

The grill gloves are a unique and new alternative to the standard oven mitts. Made from durable material and engineered with a 5- fingers both hands design. The most safe material for use in food handling, cooking, baking, bbq and grilling! The overall goal is to achieve the highest possible standard for safety! We proudly presents you with the perfect kitchen accessory that protects hands from high heath and handles hot products with a firm grip.
Features
- Heat Resistant For Temperatures Up To 425 Degrees Fahrenheit
- Made With Highest Quality Materials Available
- This Technology provides Safety and Protection
- 100% Waterproof and Dishwasher safe. Grease and Oil Washes Off Easily
Benefits
- Turn over your meat, chicken, pork or any other BBQ food without getting burned
- Take out your food from boiling water
- Easy To Clean Dishwasher Safe
- will not turn smelly even after long-term use if properly washed 

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