Jun 302014
 

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I love to try new skin care products.  Recently I received this Adovia Facial Serum.  It is an anti-aging, skin lifting, facial serum with vitamin c, Dead Sea Salt and green tea.  It is funny when you are young you want to look older ~ now that I am 50 I want to look younger. Well I have been reading up on different things that help your skin look better.  One thing that I have read and have seen for myself is that my face is not as hydrated as it was in the past.  So I need something that will deliver deep moisture and something that has lots of minerals & nutrients in it.

Adovia Facial Serum has a high concentration of Dead Sea Minerals and Salt in it. It also contains seaweed for a rich infusion of nutrients to fee and nourish your skin. It is just what I was looking for!  What I like about Adovia Facial Serum is how well it absorbs into my skin.  It make my skin feel good and it does not look oily. The gel is very light weight and you don’t need much.  I like that Adovia uses natural ingredients that work together to increase your skin’s elasticity and firmness.

Adovia Facial Serum is easy to use too.  You just put a few drops on your finger tips and blend into your face and neck. I make sure I use it around my mouth and eyes where I have noticed an increase of wrinkles lately.  Since I started using Adovia Facial Serum I can see my skin is looking clearer and is getting more firm.  I am very happy with the results. If you want to purchase Adovia Facial Serum you can so do HERE at Amazon.com.

Kaisy1
I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

Jun 302014
 

resize_abccc2b212c32a54d50d09e4bf8c44cf24a42879b552d08d472ccd59e621ac4a8085424a250250We are going to have some hot weather this week – in the 90’s.  We don’t get a lot of really hot weather here but 90 is hot to me, but glad it will be nice for the 4th of July.  Rex and I plan on spending some time at a BBQ on Friday and I know there will be beer there. I think there is nothing worse than a warm bottle of beer.  Don’t you hate when you get half way done drinking your beer is is warm?  Wouldn’t it be great to find something that would keep it cold all the way to the end?  I have found a great product called Chillsner. Chillsner is the first and only in-bottle beer chiller that keeps cold beer cold from the first sip to the last.

It is so easy to use – you freeze the Chillsner for 45 minutes.  Then you put it in your beer bottle, press firmly to create a tight seal and then you drink through it.  It has a 4 flow vent system that delivers a smooth, consistent flow of perfectly chilled beer with every sip.  What I like is that it is sturdy stainless steel and it freezes easy and is also very easy to clean.

The Chillsner comes in a set of two – so you can use one and have the other one freezing so every beer will be cold till the last drop.  This would be a great gift. I know a number of people who would love the Chillsner to use either at a BBQ, tailgating, or party.  If you want to order one to give or keep for yourself you can go HERE.

Kaisy1
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Jun 302014
 

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I am always looking for products that are natural and good for you. I had heard awhile ago that Apple Cider Vinegar is really good for you. Apple cider vinegar is rumored to be a magical elixir to help with weight loss and digestion. Its medicinal uses date back to the time of Hippocrates, the father of medicine, who noted it as a remedy for many ailments with zero known harmful side effects. I knew someone who would drink some every morning.  He said it was an important part of his diet and that it helped him feel better.

When I saw that there were Elite Gold Solution’s Apple Cider Vinegar Gold supplements I thought I better try them.  Here are some of the benefits of the apple cider vinegar:

  • Help improve digestion
  • Excellent source of naturall occurring potassium
  • Helps cleanse the body of toxins
  • Promotes improved blood circulation
  • Reduce the levels of fat stored in the body
  • Reduce acid reflux and heartburn
  • Fight Candida (yeast) in the body

Elite Gold Apple Cider capsules are natural and free of harmful additives and preservatives. They are made in the USA and GMP certified.  They are easy to use you just take 1 or 2 capsules up to 3 times daily with your meals.  I take them with a big glass of water. I had been having some cramping in my legs at night and I meant to check with my doctor if maybe I need more potassium ~ but I haven’t had any cramping the last two weeks so I think the Apple Cider Vinegar Gold supplements are helping my legs. I will continue with using the Elite Gold Apple Cider Gold capsules – who knows it could even help me lose weight!

If you would like to purchase your own Elite Gold Apple Cider Gold Supplements you can do so HERE on Amazon.com

Kaisy1

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Jun 302014
 

Here is another great book blast with $50 Amazon Gift card or $50 Paypal Cash.
Uncover Cobbogoth

Uncovering Cobbogoth by Hannah L. Clark

Norah Lukens needs to uncover the truth about the fabled lost city of Cobbogoth. After her archaeologist uncle’s murder, Norah is asked to translate his old research journal for evidence and discovers that his murder was a cover-up for something far more sinister.

When she turns to neighbor and only friend James Riley for help, she realizes that not only is their bitter-sweet past haunting her every step, but James is keeping dangerous secrets. Can Norah discover what they are before its too late to share her own.

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Praise for Uncovering Cobbogoth

“With a fascinating protagonist in Norah Lukens, a fully realized, never before seen fantasy world, and a fast paced, compelling story, Uncovering Cobbogoth establishes Hannah L. Clark as a major new voice in American fiction. The richness of the story and the scope of the world she’s created screams for a film adaptation. This is a fantasy novel for everyone, even readers not usually drawn to the genre. Highly, highly recommended!”

-Bryce Clark, author of Red Shirt Kids

“This book takes you on a wonderful ride, bringing myth and legend to life. The characters are full and flawed, with a sweet romance woven through the adventure.”

– Annette K. Larsen, author of Just Ella

“Uncovering Cobbogoth is an Icelandic tale that will appeal to many Harry Potter series fans […] For those who’ve missed the Harry Potter world, here’s a pretty good alternative!”

– Sharon Haddock, For the Deseret News
“This isn’t a typical YA fantasy/scifi/para story like the multitude of vampire or witch or werewolf or mermaid themes that fill bookshelves in stores currently. When after a couple of chapters it became apparent that this wasn’t yet another entry into the aforementioned themes, I was downright giddy. And then to find out there wasn’t a standard issue love triangle? I wanted to find the author and buy her dinner.”

-Radar626, Amazon reviewer

“A friend of mine recommended this book […] I checked it out and I was so pleased! I love this book. I can’t wait to read the next one […] and I am encouraging my daughter to read it as well. If you like fantasy with a little mix of science this book is perfect. I had such a hard time putting this book down just so I could deal with real life and working on promoting my own book. I thoroughly enjoyed every moment of this book.”

-Pamela Hall, author

 

Excerpt

The Legend of the Cobbogothians is really where Uncovering Cobbogoth begins. For as long as Norah can remember, her Uncle Jack has been obsessed with the mythical people. He became an archeologist and world famous Myth-chaser because of the Cobbogothian legends he heard while visiting his Granddad Aegissida’s farm in Iceland.

 

The Legend of the Cobbogothians

Long ago, at the beginning of time, a peculiar race ruled the earth. They found favor in the eyes of the gods and received great gifts of knowledge and power at their hands. These gifts made them elementalists—masters of earth, wind, fire, water, metal, wood and space. The elementalists thenceforth became rulers of the earth and sky.

With this power came corruption, and the elementalists soon forgot their patron gods. Instead, they turned to worshipping themselves and their own creations. This angered the gods, and in their wrath, the vowed to bring an icy end to the prideful race.

Rumors of the looming destruction were heralded throughout the land, and a final invitation was issued to the elementalists to renounce their fallen ways. Yet only a few heard and heeded. Among them was a man named Cobbogoth. Being a wise and humble servant of the gods, he believed the warnings and led all who would listen deep into the bowels of the earth to wait out the approaching storm.

When the day of destruction was come and the wrath of the gods rained down, the race of elementalists was wiped away, and then came the dawning of a violent and frigid ide age.

It is said that Cobbogoth’s posterity still lives beneath our feet, waiting to rise and rule the earth and sky once more.

Sigurd Jorgensson

Icelandic Bard, 1045 AD

 

*Translated from the original Old Norse by Dr. Jack A. Lukens of Harvard University, April 1975

 


hannahAuthor Hannah L. Clark

Hannah L. Clark lives with her husband and their son in the Rocky Mountains. She has always known she would be a storyteller. In 2006 she graduated from Utah Valley University with a bachelor’s degree in English and immediately began writing Uncovering Cobbogoth, the first book in a seven book series based on Clark’s mythological brain-child, the Icelandic Legend of the Cobbogothians.
Clark loves her family, running, mythology, laughing, soulful bluegrass music, road-trips, studying alternative medicine, retro hairdos, and growing things. Like her heroine Norah, she also kind of believes trees have souls, but must clarify (for her parents’ sakes) that she was not raised by hippies. 😉

 

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Jun 302014
 

As I promised I am looking for some great ideas for the up coming 4th of July Holiday. We like to grill on the 4th and have a BBQ. So I was looking for some recipes to share. I found some delicious looking and easy to prepare recipes from Maria Zoitas creator of Maria’s Homemade prepared foods sold exclusively at Westside Market NYC. Maria’s recipes provide a flavorful, Mediterranean twist to the classic American barbecue staples.

lemon chix wsm

Grilled Lemon Chicken

INGREDIENTS:

  •          ½ cup fresh lemon juice
  •          ½ cup soy sauce
  •          ½ teaspoon ground ginger
  •          ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  •          4 6-ounce skinless, boneless chicken cutlets

PREPARATION:

1.Combine lemon juice, soy sauce, ginger, and black pepper in large resealable plastic bag. Add chicken. Seal bag, then toss several times to coat chicken. Marinate chicken in refrigerator for 20 minutes to 2 hours.

2.Preheat outdoor grill for medium-high heat, or heat grill pan on stove until hot.

3.Remove chicken from bag, discarding marinade.

4.Grill chicken 4 to 5 minutes per side. Serve with grilled or steamed vegetables.

 

fruit kebabs wsm

Fruit Kebabs

INGREDIENTS:

  •          1Lb. Watermelon cut into one inch cubes
  •          1Lb. Honeydew melon cut into one inch cubes
  •          1Lb. Cantaloupe cut into one inch cubes
  •          1Lb. Pineapple cut into one inch cubes
  •          ½ Cup of honey
  •          1/3 Cup of unsalted pistachio shelled nuts, chopped roughly.
  •          6 pieces wood skewers (6″ long, soaked in water for 2-3 hours before use)

METHOD:

1.Preheat grill at 400⁰F.

2.Pass through the wood skewers the cubed fruit in whichever order you want and place them. onto the hot grill to create grill lines for about 20 seconds each side.

3.Remove and place them in an oval platter, drizzle the kebabs with honey and sprinkle the chopped pistachios on top and around the grilled fruit kebabs.

 

salmon kebabs

Grilled Salmon Kebabs

INGREDIENTS:

  •          2 lbs. salmon cubed
  •          1 tbsp. kosher salt
  •          ½ tbsp. black ground pepper
  •          ½ tbsp. red crushed pepper
  •          ½ tbsp. dry oregano
  •          3 tbsp. white wine
  •          3 tbsp. olive oil
  •          ½ tbsp. paprika
  •          ¾ lbs. mix peppers (red, yellow, green) cut 2inch cubes
  •          ¼ lb. white onions

PREPARATION:

1.Marinate salmon cubed for about 4-6 hours, place in refrigerator

2.Skewer vegetables and salmon cubes and grill.

These all look like they would be easy to make and look like they would taste good.  I think the Grilled Lemon Chicken is one of the recipes I will be using this coming weekend.  I love chicken and steamed vegetables.  What recipe do you think you would like? Have a good and safe 4th of JulyKaisy1!

The photos and recipes were provide courtesy of  Maria Zoitas.

 

Jun 302014
 

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Sally’s Baking Addiction

Irresistible Cupcakes, Cookies, and Desserts for Your Sweet Tooth Fix

By Sally McKenney

February 2014

Race Point Publishing

$25.00US/$28.00 Can

ISBN: 978-1-93799-434-1

One of the things I like about the 4th of July is everyone getting together. When I was growing up we always had a family reunion which meant everyone brought their favorite food.  Mine was always the cookies, brownies and desserts.  What good memories I have of those family reunions .  This book Sally’s Baking Addiction is loaded with 75 of Sally McKenney’s mouthwatering recipes!  All things I would want to eat including Pretzel Peanut Butter Cups, White Chocolate Raspberry Cupcakes, Caramel Coffee Chocolate Chip Torte and many more wonderful sounding treats.

The author Sally McKenney loves to bake and was named by Huffington Post as one of the Top 10 Food Blogs to Watch in 2013.  Her famous Salted Caramel Dark Chocolate Cookies won Nestle¹s Dark Chocolate contest in 2013, and now, in her first cookbook, Sally shares her baking secrets with  fans everywhere.

I found a recipe that I thought would be perfect for the 4th of July. It is something you can enjoy with your family and I am sure your kids will love it and it is fast and easy!

Funfetti Chex Mix®

Some desserts are simply made to have fun while you eat. And this sweet Chex Mix® is a huge party in a bowl! Each cereal square tastes like funfetti cake, complete with a plethora of colorful sprinkles. I like to make this addicting little snack for every holiday, using different colored sprinkles. It takes minutes to throw together and even less time to gobble up!

Prep time: 10 minutes • Total time: 10 minutes • Makes: 6 cups

6 cups (150g) Rice Chex cereal

12oz (350g) white chocolate chips (or white candy melts or white almond bark)

1 tsp shortening

1/2 cup (80g) sprinkles

1 cup (140g) yellow or white boxed dry cake mix

1/2 cup (60g) confectioners’ sugar

1 Pour the cereal into a very large bowl. Set aside.

2 Melt the white chocolate chips and shortening together in a medium microwave-safe bowl in 30-second increments until melted, stirring well after each increment. Be sure to watch it carefully, as white chocolate tends to seize quickly within seconds. Once melted and smooth, pour it over the cereal, stirring very gently to coat. You do not want to break up the cereal.

3 Pour the sprinkles, dry cake mix, and confectioners’ sugar into a large zippedtop bag or large Tupperware® container. Add the cereal. Seal the bag or container and shake until all the cereal is coated with the powdered mixture. Discard any excess powder. Cover the snack mix and store at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.

*Recipe provided and shared with permission from Race Point Publishing and Sally McKenney. Recipe can be found in Sally’s Baking Addiction

Purchase your copy today and bake some great memories with your family today.

Kaisy1I received a Copy of this book from the author for purpose of honest review. I was not compensated for the review, and the review is honest and my responsibility.

 

 

Jun 292014
 

BC-37C Star Spangled Blueberry Parfait

I love the 4th of July.  When I was younger we use to have a family reunion up the path at my Grandparents house. It was always so much fun.  Lots of good food and we saw cousins that we didn’t see all that often.  I remember Grandpa Peters always bought small bottles of Seymour Pop.  Then we would have sparklers and watch the fireworks that were shot off.

This week I am going to post some fun and easy treats or things to do for your 4th of July. I hope everyone has nice weather and can spend the day outside!  Today recipe is courtesy of Blueberry Council’s consumer website. You can find a ton of great recipes there. I hope you Enjoy it!

Star-Spangled Blueberry Parfaits

Ingredients

  • 1 loaf (10-¾ ounces) frozen lowfat pound cake
  • ¼ cup red currant jelly or other red fruit jam
  • 2 containers (6 ounces each) lowfat vanilla yogurt
  • 2 cups fresh blueberries

Instructions

  1. With a serrated knife, cut 14 slices, ¼-inch thick, from pound cake
  2. Return remaining cake to the freezer for another use
  3. Spread 7 of the slices with jelly
  4. Top with plain slices
  5. Trim off and discard crusts
  6. With a 1-¼ inch star or other shape cookie cutter, cut a shape from four sandwiches
  7. Set stars aside
  8. Cut sandwich trimmings and remaining whole sandwiches into ¾-inch squares
  9. Into four 8-ounce parfait or wine glasses, place half the cake squares, half the blueberries, and 1-½ containers yogurt, dividing equally
  10. Top with the remaining cake squares and blueberries
  11. Spoon dollops of the remaining yogurt on top of each parfait
  12. Top each with a star and serve

Quick notes

* Small cookie cutters can be found at most craft stores or go to www.surlatable.com

Number of servings (yield): 4

Kaisy1

 

 

Jun 272014
 

I can’t believe the 4th of July is right around the corner. I don’t know where the time goes. On the 4th we are going to have a BBQ/Picnic. I found a great craft project to make to use for the day on P&Geveryday. I am going to make Easy Picnic Utensil Holders. They were fun and easy to make.  IMG_0415

It only took a few items to make these handy Utensil Holders Paper ~ sacks (brown paper “lunch” bags), colored tape, plastic utensils and paper napkins.

The first step is to take the lunch bag and place it on a hard surface and fold it up from the bottom.  This is the pocket to put the utensils.  Create a crisp crease.

Next take a strip of colored tape and place half of it on the top edge of your folded piece, and then press down to make sure the tape adheres correctly. Do the same to each side of the bag.

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If you want to personalize the holder now would be the time to add stamps, stickers, names or phrases like “Bon Appetit” or “Eat, Drink and Be Merry”.

The finial step is adding the napkin and plastic utensils.  It is fun getting colored napkins and utensils to match your theme.

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My finished Picnic Utensil Holders

What is really great is that you can open the bag when you are done eating and collect all your trash to throw away.  So not only is it a cute idea it is practical too!

I really like P&Geveryday they have all kinds of articles on the site.  You will find delicious recipes, beauty trends, smart tips, DIY projects, fresh ideas, product ratings and reviews, coupons from trusted brands and much more. They have some great Quick & Easy Recipes that I love – like  4 things to do with left-over mashed potatoes and No Bake Peanut Butter Pie.  There is a section on family bonding.  You can find something new every day.  They have great ideas for holidays too.  I try to go to P&Geveryday™ a few times a week.

P&Geveryday™ is about listening to what you truly need and sharing resourceful ideas, advice and products to make it easy for you to enjoy life … every day.  It is your online platform created by Procter & Gamble, a company that has been establishing brands for the past 175 years.

I think P&Geveryday has something for everyone.  Make sure you check them out and leave me a comment on what you found that you like.  Check out their P&Geveryday Facebook page for even more ideas on how to achieve a life full of rewarding moments.Kaisy1

I was selected for this opportunity as a member of Clever Girls Collective and the content and opinions expressed here are all my own.

Jun 272014
 

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Do you hate the way your eyes look? Do you have dark circles and puffiness under your eyes?  I did too ~ I know part was from not sleeping well and the other was just getting a bit older.  I started using Insta Natural’s Youth Express Eye Gel.  It is 100% natural and 75% organic. Some of the ingredients in Youth Express Eye Gel are Plant Stem Cells which helps mitigate premature aging to the skin, Matrixl 3000 which helps tighten and firm the skin around your eyes and Hyaluronic Acid which moisturizes your skin.

Here are the benifits of using Insta Natural Youth Express Eye Gel:

  • Reduces the appearance of dark circles, puffiness, dryness and sagging
  • Increases elasticity, firms and plumps the skin
  • Provides improved tone and texture
  • Hydrates your skin
  • Made in the USA

I really like this product it is easy to use you just put a small amount on your finger tip and blend it in.  I found that you can use this on your entire face ~ which I like as it saves money and time using only one product. It is safe on all skin types and contains no parabens, sulfates or alcohol.  I use it twice a day – in the morning and at night.  I also wear it under my makeup. It blends in nicely and does not give you a greasy look.

If you would like to purchase Insta Natural HERE on Amazon.com.

Kaisy1

I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

Jun 272014
 

Summer is here and Orkin some amazing “Bug Wisdom” to soak in and a “Backyard Explorers Kit” to keep the kids busy at home!

When life hands you dung, just roll with it.

At Orkin, we never stop learning. Our new “Bug Wisdom” video series is a reminder that some of life’s biggest lessons come from small places. Bugs are smart, curious creatures – we humans can learn a lot from their ways.

Take the quiz to discover your “Spirit Bug,” and check out all the GIFs to soak in every nugget of wisdom that these bugs have to offer!

The Orkin Man always knows what to look for when he shows up at your home. If you want to get exploration down to a science, be sure and enter to win Orkin’s Backyard Explorers Kit!

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– The Orkin 9-Page Activity Bug Book
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– Red/Black Summer Wayfarer Sunglasses

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Please fill out the form HERE to enter.

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Kaisy1

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