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Ozeri Professional Series 10” Ceramic Earth Fry Pan, Hand Cast and Made in Germany #Review HGG18 @ozeriproducts

2018 Holiday Gift Guide, Reviews · 

I received the below mentioned complimentary product either for free or a discounted price for the purpose of this post. All opinions and thoughts are 100% my own.

About The Product/Company~

 Ozeri is a specialty manufacture of digital lifestyle products for the modern home. Ozeri began as a supplier to the destination club market.  This market spans vacation residences in the destination club industry, fractional residences, timeshares and condo hotel apartments. Ozeri products are found everywhere across the globe.

  • Individually hand-cast in Germany and quadruple sealed with a professional ceramic coating that is 100% free of APEO, PFOA, NMP, NEP and BPA. 
  • Achieves non-stick perfection without risk of exposure to controversial per fluorinated chemicals. 
  • Boasts a 4-ply ceramic coating hardened for scratch resistance and Lifetime performance.
  • Features a durable aluminum core treated with a magnetized anise 430 layer for use with induction stoves. 
  • Oven safe to 260 C / 500 F, with a comfortable heat-resistant under-coated handle. 100 % hand-cast and made in Germany. 

My Review/Thoughts~

Eric is the cook in our family. I try to keep him stocked with the newest up to date cookware. This is how I keep him interested in keeping us fed. He is over the moon about the Ozeri Professional Series 10” Ceramic Earth Fry Pan. This is the perfect size pan for all your cooking needs. Be it Sunday breakfast, A snack in the evening or a quick lunch- This pan does it all. Very sturdy and made of the highest quality materials. Easy to clean. Also non-stick which is a big bonus. I am proud to say I am the owner of the Ozeri Professional Series 10” Ceramic Earth Fry Pan. I know you are going to love it for yourself or any foodie on your gift list.

I give the Ozeri Professional Series 10” Ceramic Earth Fry Pan my highest recommendation and my thumbs up. You can go HERE to buy one for yourself or that special Foodie on your gift list.

 

The Spice Lab Spices #Review #HGG18

2018 Holiday Gift Guide, Reviews · 

I received the below mentioned complimentary product for free or a discounted price for the purpose of this review. All opinions and thoughts are 100% my own.

 If you have a cook or a Foodie on your Holiday gift list, Then you need to include The Spice Lab~

About The Product/Company~

What started as a hand-made Christmas gift in 2009, has turned into a multimillion dollar business, named to the 2018 INC 5000 list of the fastest growing U.S. private companies, for the fourth consecutive year.
Today this women-owned and family-run business has a 75,000 sq ft HAACP-certified production facility in Pompano Beach, Florida where it processes and packages seasonings, spices, salts and gourmet gifts for major retailers, specialty food companies, grocery and private label and sold online on Amazon and at www.spices.com
How it all began:
Technology entrepreneur Brett Cramer wanted to share his new-found fascination with gourmet sea salts with his family and friends. Enjoying woodworking as well as being an avid gourmet cook, he handcrafted a wooden base out of scrap lumber to hold test tubes filled with exotic sea salts from around the world. His wife Jennifer, an interior designer, wanted to start a company and thought that Brett’s creation would be an ideal way to enter the gourmet gift business.
Throughout 2010, the company’s online business grew as the company added an array of smoked sea salts and salt collections and became a direct importer. Jennifer’s design background influenced the products and packaging that garnered early market acceptance and ignited sales. Selling his dot-com business in January 2011, Brett joined Jennifer along with a growing staff to devote their energies full time to building The Spice Lab and its retail distribution.
The Spice Lab carries Blends Seasoning & Rubs, Spices, Salts, Teas and Gifts.

My Thoughts/Reviews~

I have been married going on 20 years. I was not the cook in the family until around 10 years ago. My Mom was a fantastic cook. I learned quickly that to be a good cook that you quality ingredients and that goes for your spices too. I received the Taste Of America which INCLUDES: 4 Shaker Jars of one each of the following Chicago Chop Seasoning, Key West Seafood Seasoning, Fiery Southern Charm & Everything and More Seasoning. The fragrance of the spices was simply amazing. I loved how adding these to my dishes really knocked them out of the park. I have never before had so many complements on my cooking as I have after using spices from The Spice Lab.

I give this product my thumbs up and my highest recommendation. This would make the perfect Holiday gift for yourself or that Foodie on your gift list. You can go HERE to order.

How to Support Elderly Parents without Taking Away Their Independence

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If you would like to help your elderly parent without interfering with their life, still making sure that they are safe at home and can manage everyday tasks, there are a couple of ways you can provide support without invading their space. The worst thing you can do is making them to go to a nursing home and lose the freedom and independence their current lifestyle gives them. Below you’ll find a few tips on how to keep them safe, but let them enjoy independent living.

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Day Care and Activities

It is a good idea to give your older relative a chance to socialize, especially if they are living alone. You can sign up for an elderly day care center that will pick them up a couple of days a week and take them out to the local park or community center. Remember that they will need a purpose in life, despite their reduced mobility.

Home Visits

If your older parent can do most of the things alone, but struggles with cooking and cleaning, you can get a home visitor to come and check on them every day. They can do their shopping, get their food cooked, and have a chat, breaking down the long days. A home visitor can also arrange home maintenance jobs and talk to contractors, so your parent will feel safe and doesn’t have to worry about being cheated or forgetting about something. Check out nursing care options from Riddle to find out more about the personalized packages available for elderly people.   

Granny Annex

If you feel like you’d rather keep an eye on your older relative, you can build a prefabricated home for them on your property. They will be independent, but you can simply walk over or send the kids there to check on them. They can stay independent and feel safe knowing that you are only a few minutes away. If you work from home most of the time, you can also save money on nursing and care costs.

Home Modifications

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Sometimes mobility aids and security improvements in the home will make a huge difference in older people’s lives. If you want to help them, get the bathroom and kitchen adjusted to their needs. Don’t forget to install warning bells around the house, if they have a health condition that can cause seizures.

Regular Checkups

It is also crucial that your parent gets regular checkups and their health is monitored by medical staff. They can either visit them every week to take their blood pressure and carry out tests, or you will have to visit a specialist department at your local hospital. No matter which option you choose, you need to take responsibility for keeping the appointments.

If you have started worrying about the health and safety of your older parent, you can help them in a way that you don’t take away their independence and purpose in life. Sit down to discuss their options, and be understanding of their needs.

Things to Do Instead of Spending Money

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We live in a society which very much encourages you to spend, spend, spend. However, most of us are not millionaires, and falling into this consumerist trap is going to cost us in the long-run.

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If you already find that you are in debt, you could always look into debtconsolidation.co to help clear it. But when you get back into positive habits, you need some ideas of how you are going to fill your time other than spending hours checking social media or binge-watching the next big TV show. So, in this article, we are going to give you some inspiration for some free activities.

Read a Book

If you have a whole shelf of books which you have been meaning to read but you haven’t got round to it yet, now is the time to start working your way through them. Otherwise, you could look into joining your local library or swapping books with your friends or relatives. There are so many ideas and stories out there just waiting to be discovered.

Go for a Walk

There is nothing more clearing for your head than going out on a nice walk. So, choose one of your favourite spots – or alternatively, explore somewhere that you have never been before. Not only will you be keeping yourself entertained, you will also be helping to keep yourself in good physical shape which is always a bonus!

Cook a Meal with Your Existing Ingredients

Most people tend to end up with all sorts of things in their cupboards that they never get round to using, so why not try cooking a meal with your existing ingredients? There are even apps and websites out there which can give you inspiration for things that you can cook with what you already have. It is always nice to have a new meal which you can add to your cooking repertoire!

Start a Journal

Keeping a journal is one of the most valuable things that you can create which is going to last you for years to come. So, dust off an old notebook and start writing about your experiences. Not only will this practice help you to discover new things about yourself, it will also help to strengthen your memories.

Volunteer Your Time

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There are all sorts of organisations and charities crying out for volunteers, so choose something that you are passionate about and start spending your time this way. Not only will you be able to spend as much time as you would like doing this, you also get the positive buzz from doing that you are doing something good.

Invite Friends and Family Over

Even though there are more ways than ever to stay in touch with people, you can’t beat face-to-face interaction. So, why not invite your friends or family over for a drink and a chat. As well as not having to spend money, you are also helping to boost your mood by spending time with people that you care about. 

World Port Seafood By Omaha Steaks #WPSeafood @worldportseafood

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I received the below mentioned complimentary product either for free or a discounted price for the purpose of promoting this product.

Do you find this time of year that you eat more seafood? It does not matter if you are religious or just eating healthier, I want to share with you a new company that I have fallen in love with….World Port Seafood By Omaha Steaks. I am very thankful that they have allowed me to try their products and give my opinions on what I received.

About World Port Seafood~

World Port Seafood is an Omaha Steaks company. We’re much more than just beef… so much more, in fact, that we’ve launched World Port Seafood to use our expertise and unique market position to deliver more culinary experiences that are guaranteed better than anywhere else. Here’s the World Port Seafood story and why you should buy frozen seafood from us.

My Thoughts~

In my home, Lent is a big deal. We attend church every Wednesday and Friday evening and we do not eat meat on those days as well. I know there are a ton of  recipes out there but finding quality seafood is another story but that is all about to change because I found World Port Seafood by Omaha Steaks. I received Yellowfin Tuna Steaks, Argentina red shrimp, fillets and Five Grain Rice Pilaf. Some pints I am loving about World Port Seafood:

  •   High-quality seafood delivered to your door

  •  Takes the doubt out of “fresh” seafood from the grocery store that you don’t know much about.

    • Everything is in season, everywhere, because we get seafoods where they’re best and freeze them for freshness and perfection.
    • Great entrees made by our expert chefs that make cooking seafood much easier
    • Everything you order is 100% guaranteed
    • Free shipping on every order of $49 or more

It makes such a huge difference when you cook your dishes with such fresh items as these seafood selections. My family and friends cannot get enough of this when I cook with World Port Seafood.