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Member Since: May 1, 2010Reviews
Air Hogs Zero Gravity Laser Race Car
This racer is super awesome! It tracks the laser well and has no problem climbing the walls. It's "stickability" is a little less effective on the ceiling, but that didn't stop us from having a blast playing with this racer all over the house... +
This racer is super awesome! It tracks the laser well and has no problem climbing the walls. It's "stickability" is a little less effective on the ceiling, but that didn't stop us from having a blast playing with this racer all over the house. This toy would make a great gift for boys and girls alike. It was enjoyed by a 10 year old, a 13 year old and two adults :) -
Cool Maker KumiKreator Friendship Bracelet Maker
Both kiddos really enjoyed learning to use this cool toy. Setup was easy and after a little troubleshooting, they were on their way to creating beautiful jewelry masterpieces! This would make a fun gift idea for a crafty kiddo.
Both kiddos really enjoyed learning to use this cool toy. Setup was easy and after a little troubleshooting, they were on their way to creating beautiful jewelry masterpieces! This would make a fun gift idea for a crafty kiddo. -
Soggy Doggy Board Game
My kiddos, who are 9 and 11, had seen this game on the store shelf and really wanted to buy it, so they were super excited to get to try it out. Assembly is a snap and game play is simple to explain and understand. We really had a great time... +
My kiddos, who are 9 and 11, had seen this game on the store shelf and really wanted to buy it, so they were super excited to get to try it out. Assembly is a snap and game play is simple to explain and understand. We really had a great time playing this game...it was a lot of fun! There are minimal pieces and everything is waterproof, so cleanup is a breeze. Soggy Doggy is exciting and engaging for ages 4 and up. -
Voortman Vanilla Wafers
These crispy wafer cookies are stuffed with rich vanilla cream and are melt-in-your-mouth delicious! The perfect cure for a sweet tooth and a great value as well. The whole family loved them!
These crispy wafer cookies are stuffed with rich vanilla cream and are melt-in-your-mouth delicious! The perfect cure for a sweet tooth and a great value as well. The whole family loved them! -
Voortman Coconut Cookies
Our family loves anything and everything coconut and these crispy cookies were super tasty! They go great along side an ice cold glass of milk and make a great after school or after dinner treat:)
Our family loves anything and everything coconut and these crispy cookies were super tasty! They go great along side an ice cold glass of milk and make a great after school or after dinner treat:) -
Voortman Strawberry Banana Wafers
OMG! These melt-in-your-mouth strawberry banana flavored wafers are so delicious! The whole family loved these sweet, fruity treats:) We can't wait to stock up on more!
OMG! These melt-in-your-mouth strawberry banana flavored wafers are so delicious! The whole family loved these sweet, fruity treats:) We can't wait to stock up on more! -
Voortman Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
The whole family loved these crispy cookies! They were the perfect balance of sweet and salty and we really enjoyed them. Great for dunking in milk too:)
The whole family loved these crispy cookies! They were the perfect balance of sweet and salty and we really enjoyed them. Great for dunking in milk too:) -
Wine Awesomeness
Do you have a Valentine who is a wine lover? If so, Wine Awesomeness would make a fantastic gift idea this Valentine's Day! Wine Awesomeness is a monthly subscription that delivers expertly picked wine to your doorstep each month. No gimmicks... +
Do you have a Valentine who is a wine lover? If so, Wine Awesomeness would make a fantastic gift idea this Valentine's Day!
Wine Awesomeness is a monthly subscription that delivers expertly picked wine to your doorstep each month. No gimmicks here, just good wine that you might not be able to find on your own.
Your wine-fueled adventure is led by a Food & Wine Somm of the Year who combs the globe to find the coolest, craveworthiest wines, so you know you'll be getting to try some really awesome stuff!
Wine Awesomeness is so confident in the value of their boxes, that they will give you a free year of wine if you can recreate the box for less, so you can feel good knowing you're getting great wine at great prices!
You get to pick from several different options upon sign-up with the 3 bottle packs at $45 and the 6 bottle pack at $75. How thirsty are you? :)
You can choose either the All Red, All White (with a chance of Rose or Bubbly) or the Variety Pack. Our box featured 3 lovely Reds and a cute little wine pairing cookbook featuring mouthwatering grilled cheese recipes. Yum!
Our wines were definitely unique and we'd never heard of any of them before so it was really fun getting to try them!
Wine Awesomeness is the perfect gift for your wine-loving Valentine!
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Uncle Steve's Sauces
Red sauce is a staple around our house. We eat a lot of it, so we pretty much always have it on hand, but a few years ago, we gave up on the store-bought varieties and started making it from scratch. We are pretty picky about the taste of our red... +
Red sauce is a staple around our house. We eat a lot of it, so we pretty much always have it on hand, but a few years ago, we gave up on the store-bought varieties and started making it from scratch. We are pretty picky about the taste of our red sauce and those jarred options weren't cutting it. They were often too sweet for our taste or not spiced to our liking. However, making a big batch of red sauce can be time consuming and every once in a while we'd plan a meal that included sauce only to find that we had depleted our freezer stash of homemade sauce or didn't have time to thaw a jar. Luckily, we recently got to try out a few jars of red sauce from Uncle Steve's Italian Specialties, and our minds have been changed about jarred sauce!
Fun side note, the Steve behind Uncle Steve's is Steve Schirippa, best known for his role of Bobby Baccalieri in The Sopranos!
We were able to sample two of the three varieties of Uncle Steve's sauce, the Marinara and the Tomato Basil and both were absolutely fantastic!
Both of these sauces are so flavorful and versatile. They can be used in so many different recipes and are simply delicious!
Whether using Uncle Steve's as a sauce or a dip, you are sure to have big smiles and full bellies!
You can find Uncle Steve's Italian Specialties at fine grocers nationwide.
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Rosewill Dehydrator
Spring is here on the Texas coast and we're looking forward to the fresh produce it brings! We eat a lot of fruit and tend to buy in bulk when we can, but sometimes that leads to food waste when our goodies go bad before we can eat them. Often... +
Spring is here on the Texas coast and we're looking forward to the fresh produce it brings! We eat a lot of fruit and tend to buy in bulk when we can, but sometimes that leads to food waste when our goodies go bad before we can eat them. Often, we'll make jellies and jams with overripe fruit, but another great idea is to dehydrate some of that fruit to have on hand for healthy snack options year round! Thanks to Rosewill, we got to try our hand at drying fruit with the Electric Food Dehydrator:
Rosewill RHFD-15001 BPA-Free 5-Tray Countertop Portable Electric Food Fruit Dehydrator with Adjustable Thermostat
This dehydratore has 5 stacking trays and inserts for herbs and other small items. I love the adjustable thermostat (5 to 155 degrees F) which allows you to get the right temperature for what your drying. That means you can dry more than just fruits and veggies, but meat, dairy, flowers, tea and so much more!
The booklet that comes with the dehydrator is full of helpful information on what to dehydrate, how to prepare your items and how long and at what temperature to run the unit. It runs fairly quiet, which means you can run it all day or night without the noise bothering any one.
We really enjoyed our first round of fruit using our dehydrator. The process was simple and the results were tasty! We're looking forward to our next round where we're going to try strawberry fruit leather. Yum!
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