Friday, April 3, 2015

Orblue Professional Pastry Blender

When you are making pie crust you want your pie crust to stay as cold as possible which means touching it the least amount you can with warm hands. This is where a good Pastry Blender comes in hand. 

I have had pastry blenders in the past that bend and warp just doing butter and flour. This should not happen. A few years ago I found a great pastry blender but kept the old flimsy one around the kids to use. 

I was recently give the chance to try out the Orblue Professional Pastry Blender and I love it just as much as the one I already. Guess what? The flimsy one has gone to kitchen heaven. Having two great Pastry Blenders is much better then one. 

I use my pastry blender for pie crusts, chopping up bananas or other fruits to put inside of pancakes, as well as breaking up butter or sugar that is hard. 

You can purcahse the Orblue Professional Pastry Blender on Amazon.



What Orblue has to say about their product.

The professional dough blender is one of the heavy duty kitchen gadgets made from stainless steel construction that will not break, bend or rust. A hand blender that was meticulously designed to serve you for years and decades to come.
This pastry blender with blades quickly cut butter or margarine into dry ingredients such as flour or sugar, combining wet and dry ingredients seamlessly so you can make your favorite pie crust or cookie like a boss.
The black soft-grip handle of the pastry cutter absorbs pressure and won't spin or come loose in your hand. Hold your pastry maker and note the thickness of the handle and how comfortably your fingers wrap around it.
If you've ever had pastry blenders before you probably owned one with flexible wires like on a dough whisk that can take up to twice the time to do the same thing with the Professional Dough Blender. Haven't you put up with enough inconvenience?
100% Guarantee! If you have any problems with your dough mixer FOR THE LIFETIME OF THE PRODUCT simply let us know and we will refund your order in full plus ship you a new item free of charge. Add to cart now because you literally risk nothing.

You can find out more about Orblue on:
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QuickTemp™ Digital Thermometer Review + Giveaway


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The QuickTemp™ Digital Thermometer is a nice thermometer that folds into itself so you don' t have to worry about sharp pricks while looking for it in your kitchen cabinet drawer. It does take a AAA battery to run it which does not come with it but this is a really nice and easy thermometer to use. 

I always have one handy when we are cooking dinner. I check my fried chicken this way, grilled meats as well as roasts. I have several different kinds now and they all have something I love about them. For this one it is the folding feature that protects against anyone getting hurt when the thermometer is not in use.
Now for the Giveaway!

One MarksvilleandMe reader will win a  QuickTemp™ Digital Thermometer. Open to USA residents only from 4/3/2015 - 4/6/2015 12:00AM EST. MarksvilleandMe is not responsible for prize distribution that will come from Quick Temp. MarksvilleandMe wishes everyone who enters Good Luck!


You can purchase the QuickTemp™ Digital Thermometer  here or on Amazon.

What Quick Temp has to say about their product.
QuickTemp Digital thermometer gives a fast, accurate temperature reading in 3-5 seconds giving chefs confidence in their cooking. Professional presentations are possible when food is cooked properly to the correct temperature giving every chef the chance to appear a Pro at their dinner party. 

The sharp probe on the thermometer enters the food quickly and easily, gets the temperature, has a "Hold" feature to allow you to close the oven or BBQ and then see the temperature without losing all the heat, and doesn't destroy the presentation in the process. It's now possible to know if your meatloaf is really done all the way through without cutting into it and making it look like a dog's breakfast.  

Sleep deprived new parents can get the temperature of baby's food or formula in just 3 seconds without sticking a finger in order to test it. If the formula is too cold, the baby gets a tummy ache, too hot, and he won't be pleased about that either. Know you have the right temperature quickly and baby is happy once again. Sleep is only moments away.  

Any BBQ aficionado will tell you that making each guest happy with meat cooked to their preference is next to impossible without knowing the internal temperature. A different interior temperature for each doneness is easy to achieve and the QuickTemp website gives  FDA recommended temperatures for various meats and doneness.

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OZ Naturals Amino Herbal Hydration Mask



Masks are one thing I really like to pamper myself with. What I found different about OZ Naturals Amino Herbal Hydration Mask is that it a clear gel mask, something I have never tried before. I am very happy with the results.

Goes on easily, washes off well and leaves your skin feeling soft and smooth, I suggest following with any serums you might use then ending with a moisturizer. What is really nice is that this is made in the U.S.A.

My children loved that I didn't look so scary with this mask on.

You can purchase OZ Naturals Amino Herbal Hydration Mask on Amazon.

What OZ Naturals has to say about their product. 
Plump up your epidermis with this hydration bomb of a mask. Our formulation, consisting of an aloe vera juice base delivers ample amounts of moisture directly into your skin cells, with a calming and cooling effect. 
Botanical solvents drive moisture repair ingredients directly into the heart of your skin cells, with a result of ridding your tired, sallow and dry complexion with this super hydrating mask for the skin. 
This mask will flood the epidermis with a tsunami of moisture, and your skin will thank you! Gentle enough for daily use. Your skin will soak it up!
You can find out more about OZ Naturals on:
 #facialmask

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Sweetsation Yummi*Tummi


First of all I have done several review for sweetsation therapy. Why? Because I love their products.  I love how Yummi*Tummi smells like chocolate. The sweet smell of Choco Butter. Love it. I also love how this comes in a pump bottle no messes. One less thing to worry about when you are trying to put lotion on yourself or your child.

Sweetsation Yummi*Tummi is great for rashes and sunburn. For both face and body and yes us adults can use it too. Who doesn't want to smell chocolate? This is made in mind for sensitive skin with a combination of cocoa butter, shea butter, essential oils, jojoba, coconut, argan, kukui nut, tamanu and macademia. What I love most is that it is Organic and smell great but I already said that.

You can purchase the Sweetsation Yummi*Tummi  here or on Amazon.


You can find out more about Sweetsation Thearpy  on:
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Sweetsation Choco*Smooch


Personally I have a big thing for balms. They are mess free, go on quickly, and keep your hands ready to be able to take care of your little ones quickly. I love that this can be used for face, lips, and body. If you have a chapped area just a little glide of the stick and you are good to go. Chapped or dry lips, a little dab will do ya. 

I really enjoy reviewing Sweetsation's products because I get to tell my readers about other options out there that can make a real difference. The best part of Sweetsation Choco*Smooch is that it is organic, which means this is better for your body and the planet. 

My children and I love this product because it is easy to use and it smells like chocolate. Coming from a family that is mainly girls this is a good thing. 

You can purchase Sweetsation Choco*Smooch here or on Amazon.

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Disclosure:  MarksvilleandMe received one or more of the products mentioned above as part of a promotion from Sweetsation therapy. Regardless, MarksvilleandMe only recommends products or services we use personally and believe will be good for our readers. Some of the links in the article may be “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive compensation.  If you would like MarksvilleandMe to review a product or service please contact us at marksvilleandme@gmail.com.