#ValentinaParis Hand-Painted Wine Glasses

I love wine -- no secret.  I also love wine glasses.  I once had a GORGEOUS set of emerald green glasses with a gold rim.  That is, until Morgan decided SHE wanted them.  There is one left.

Needless to say, I was ecstatic when offered the chance to review the stunning mouth-blown, hand-painted wine glasses from Valentina Paris.  Each one is a unique piece of art.

These amazing wine glasses are over-sized, the mouth is wide which allows the wine to bloom.  
They are not 'just' glasses, however.  They are usable works of art.  Seriously, I don't know whether to drink from them or display them!

Well... truthfully... Morgan's already called dibs.  So she'll have to make that choice!

One of the most amazing things about these glasses is the way the colour of the wine sets off the stained glass effect of the painted design.  Rose, Red, White, or the deep purples of the Beaujolais complement the design and give it depth. 

I love these glasses from Valentina Paris.  And you will too!  You may order them now from 
Amazon.com  

DISCLOSURE:
I received a set of two glasses for the purpose of review.  All opinions expressed herein are my own and based on my own use of and experience with the item(s).

#borolux Borolux 9x13 Baking Dish

 I love to cook.  I love to bake.  Casseroles are my specialty.  What can be difficult is finding the right dish for my creations.

Metal pans are best for sheet cakes.  Glass pans are always more versatile -- I use them for almost everything.  Well, I did.   Morgan managed to waltz off with several of my glass pans.

However, a couple of weeks ago, I was given the opportunity to review the wonderful  9 X 13 Borolux Glass Baking Pan.

It's brilliant! It's deep, heavy, and absolutely fantastic for all of your cooking needs!

This pan, made of quality borosilicate glass, goes from fridge, to oven, to counter-top, to dishwasher!   It is guaranteed not to shatter.

***WHY TAKE CHANCES WITH OTHER BAKEWARE THAT CAN EXPLODE AND CAUSE SEVERE INJURIES?... Every other major brand of glass bakeware is made from soda-lime glass, a much cheaper type of glass to mass-produce that can explode during normal use. Consumer Reports has tested and confirmed that the best type of glass to use for bakeware is borosilicate. Borolux is made from our original and patented shatter-proof borosilicate clear glass formula.

***HIGHEST QUALITY INDUSTRIAL-STRENGTH BOROSILICATE GLASS... Borolux is made from the same material that laboratory test tubes and beakers are made from. Shatter-proof even at 650ºF, our rectangle baking dish is sturdy, durable and is designed to last a lifetime. Makes the perfect gift for weddings, baby showers, birthdays, anniversaries and any other occasion.

***INVEST IN PROFESSIONAL RESTAURANT QUALITY BAKEWARE... Use this glass baking pan everyday for chicken, tuna, and taco casseroles, lasagna, vegetables, roasts, turkey, hams, quiches, potatoes, gratins of all kinds and even for reheating leftovers! Serve elegantly and effortlessly from oven or microwave to tabletop. Its versatility makes it a great addition to any kitchen! The interior of the baking dish measures 6.5 x 10.25 x 2 inches and holds up to 3 quarts.


***CLEAN-UP IS EASY... Put in the dishwasher and you're done! Or you can wash in hot soapy water. Either way clean-up is a breeze!

This is the meatball casserole I made on Saturday night.  Trust me, the ingredients were HEAVY.  Meatballs, sauce, three cheeses, and rotini noodles.  It fed four hungry people and there were left-overs.

Clean up was a breeze.  Nothing stuck to the pan (I was pleasantly surprised!), there were no red tomato stains, and no left-over "odors" from the acids in the tomatoes.

When you purchase Borolux bakeware, here are some of the things you can look forward to: 

+ SHATTER-PROOF GLASS FORMULA: Borolux is the safe alternative to other brands whose glass bakeware has been reported to explode, causing severe injuries. 

+ ALL-IN-ONE BAKING PAN: Prepare, store, cook and serve. Borolux bakeware is freezer, microwave, oven and dishwasher safe. 

+ NATURALLY HYGIENIC: Will not absorb odors or flavors and its non-porous surface offers superior resistance to scratches, stains and bacteria. 

+ 100% TRUE BOROSILICATE GLASS: Offers superior heat conductivity for consistent and even cooking. 


+ PROUDLY MADE IN USA: Made right here in the USA, our bakeware is designed to last a lifetime. 

I love this amazingly versatile, well-made baking dish.  It makes baking any dish a pleasure.

You may buy the Borolux  9 X 13 baking dish at  amazon.com.

DISCLOSURE: I received this baking dish for the purpose of review. I received no monetary compensation. All opinions are my own and based on my own use of and experience with the item. 

"Favorite Child" Coffee Mug #GotMeTipsy

This is a cute mug! I love it.  Now, I have TWO daughters, so I'm definitely going to get two mugs.

It's made of thick, kitchen-grade glass.  Very well-made. It holds approx. 13 ounces of liquid, hot or cold.

It is dishwasher safe and the writing is guaranteed NOT to wash off.

Isn't it cool?  I have to buy one for my Mom, too.  Just don't tell my little sister... she wouldn't understand. ;)

You may purchase this nifty "Favourite Child" mug at Amazon.com. 

Disclosure:
I received this mug in order to facilitate a review. All opinions expressed herein are my own and based on my own use of and experience with the item.

LifeWell Garden Hand Trowel #LifeWell

In Savannah, we have gardens everywhere.  Fields, alleyways, doorsteps, window boxes... you name it, we plant it.

The weather is glorious, the rain comes on time, and the sun shines.

Right now, sadly, I do not have a garden of my own but I share one with a good friend.  She was very excited when I told her we were getting an new garden tool: a  hand trowel!

This is an excellent digging tool.  It's designed specifically to reduce strain on the fingers and hands.  Ergonomically correct, it helps the gardener to avoid stress and symptoms of carpal tunnel injury.

That's my pal holding the LifeWell Garden Hand Trowel.  

Here, you can see it in use.  It's fantastic.  Sharp enough to dig up weeds, yet still perfect for working more delicate plants.

***There has never been a more ROBUST GARDEN TROWEL! These polished aluminum gardening trowels are rust-proof, and look great!

***High quality, light-weight polished aluminum trowel head with FULL TANG HANDLE for maximum strength

***Superbly designed ERGONOMIC handle feels natural in your hands and offer excellent grip. The handle has molded finger grips, a rubberized palm grip and sculpted thumb depression for maximum leverage.

***EASY TO SPOT IN YOUR GARDEN, with high visibility, almost florescent green handles.

***Buy with the complete confidence of a LIFETIME WARRANTY.

You may purchase the LifeWell Garden Hand Trowel on Amazon.com

DISCLOSURE:
I received a Garden Hand Trowel for the purpose of review. All opinion are my own and based on my own use of and experience with the item.

#saltsoap Adovia Dead Sea Salt Soap Review

I love soaps and scrubs made with Dead Sea Salt.  It's a wonderful cleanser, exfoliator, and soother of skin.  I've been using sea salt soaps for many years.  Adovia has some of the finest soaps and scrubs I've ever used.

The water of the Dead Sea is the saltiest water on earth with so much salt present that people literally float on the surface of the sea and can't sink! The sea salt itself has contains over 26 minerals essential for skin health and beauty such as Magnesium, Postassium, Calcium, Sodium and much more. Today Adovia is bringing this magical experience of bathing in Dead Sea salt to your bathtub with our Pure Dead Sea Bath Salt.  Our salts are harvested at the southern point of the Dead Sea - in Israel.  We pride ourselves in offering only the highest quality Dead Sea salts - 100% Pure with no additional processing or additives.  To prove that you are getting the genuine salts - straight from the Dead Sea we include a Certificate of Authenticity with every order.

This soap leaves my skin feeling bright, smooth, and clean. It does dry my skin a bit, but because I use moisturizer after washing my face, that doesn't last very long.

I like to use this soap in conjunction with other Adovia products for the best skincare results.

*** Infused with 100% Pure Dead Sea Salts from the Dead Sea
*** Dead Sea Salt Contains over 21 Minerals Key to Skin Health and Beauty
*** Deeply Moisturizing and Hydrating Soap great for Dry and Normal to Dry Skin
*** Dead Sea Minerals Essential to Skin Function Contained in the Soap Include Magnesium, Potassium, Sodium, Zinc and More.
*** Great Value and Benefits for A Daily Moisturizing Facial Cleanser

DISCLOSURE:
I received Adovia Dead Sea Salt soap for the purpose of review. All opinions are my own and based on my own use of and experience with the item.

Universal Cell Phone Holder #CoolMobileStuff

Happy Husband is on the road quite a bit as a Surveyor and he needs to keep his phone close. Unfortunately, the truck has no place for it.  So, when asked to review the Universal Cell Phone Holder, we were very happy to do it!

The minute we saw it we loved it.  It's very easy to attach to either windshield or AC vent. It's adjustable and the phone is easily and quickly removed and replaced.

Mike has an HTC Inspire and mine is a Samsung Nexus -- both fit the holder.  I believe any phone will work with this holder.

Mike likes it because it prevents anything in the truck bouncing off of the phone, no drink will spill on it, and it doesn't go flying when he brakes.  We've all had that happen.  I  like the holder, too, because it doesn't interfere with the line of sight and Mike doesn't take his eyes off the road when he needs to make a call.  SAFETY FIRST. 

***Universal Cell Phone Holder 3-in-1 for Air Vent / Dashboard / Windshield. Secure Fit in Seconds. High Quality, Long Lasting. Easy to Install. Excellent for Any Size Mobile Device Including Large Screen

***Keep your smartphone easily accessible while driving. Fumbling to find your phone while driving can be a real pain, not to mention dangerous.

***Our Universal 3-in-1 Mobile Mount is the perfect solution. It is easy to attach to your air vent, windshield, or dashboard. And it attaches securely in just seconds. The well padded protective grips hold your phone safely and securely without scratching.
Mobile Mount is the best solution:

***Put your smartphone or GPS into the Mobile Mount with one hand. Grip opens wide to fit any device up to 4.5 inches 

***Cushioned expandable holder with secure gripping mechanism offers both air vent attachment and suction cup attachment 

***360 degree rotating holder and push button release allows for one handed device removal 

***Suction cup features secure lock mechanism with fast release. Sturdy construction 

DO NOT TEXT AND DRIVE.  STAY SAFE.  NO TEXT IS WORTH YOUR LIFE.

You may purchase the Universal Cell Phone Holder at amazon.com

DISCLOSURE:
I received a Universal Cell Phone Holder for the purpose of review. All opinions are my own and based on my own use of and experience with the item.

Chef Cristiane's Brazilian Gourmet Hot Sauce #imhotsauce

I am crazy about this sauce! It's a little above medium heat and slightly spicy and tastes fabulous! It's utter perfection on steak (my favourite way to use it) but it also woks well as a dipping sauce for chicken fingers or gator bites. The spices and the heat improve on and enhance the food, but doesn't over-power.

Malagueta Peppers make this sauce hot -- but gives it great flavour. The sauce is made with all natural flavours and spices -- no artificial ingredients.  Home-made in small batches keeps the quality very high.  0% Fat, 0% Cholesterol and only 1% sodium make this sauce a heart-healthy choice as well. 

Happy Husband grilled the PERFECT steak and I doused it with Chef Cristiane's I'm Hot Gourmet Sauce.  Brilliant! I wish you could taste this right now.  It's simply the tastiest hot sauce I have ever tried.  

You may purchase Chef Cristiane's Brazilian Gourmet Hot Sauce on amazon.com

DISCLOSURE:
I received a bottle of I'm Hot Sauce for the purpose of review. All opinions are my own and based on my own use of and experience with the item.

Two Meows Cat Paw Shaped Litter Mat Review #TwoMeows

I've had many cats in my life... and I can tell you that worst part of being owned by cats is the cat litter.  It gets strewn everywhere.  When asked to review the cute cat paw shaped litter mat, I was delighted!

I was expecting a small mat -- big surprise! This mat is large at 24 inches by 18 inches.  It's a lovely shade of grey and quite soft so as not to hurt delicate cat paws.

In the photo below, you'll see a close-up of the mat.  It's designed to catch the litter before it can become scattered.  Let's face, cats LOVE to toss the litter everywhere.  It's some sort of cat-olympics sport, I'm sure.    

Just place the mat down at the front of your litter box.  It's just that easy!  Your cat(s) will explore it, give a disdainful sniff, and do the business!  

The benefits of the litter mat:

*** It's extremely effective at reducing the amount of litter scatter around your box. 
*** It reduces the amount of litter that gets tracked in your carpet and furniture.
*** Very simple to clean, just fold in half and dump litter back into the box. Sweep and rinse        clean. 
*** It's very soft on your cats paws.
*** It's fun to use. 
*** We back our product with a 100% satisfaction guarantee.

The litter trapping material will gently remove any litter clinging to your cats fur and paws and keep it from scattering throughout the house. The rubber backing prevents slipping (of both humans and cats). 

I know that we're happy with this very useful litter mat.  The fact that it's shaped like a cats paw makes it even better!

You may purchase this mat in Grey and other vibrant colours at amazon.com

Disclosure:
I received the Two Meows Cat Paw Shaped Litter Mat for the purpose of review. All opinions expressed herein are my own and based on my own use of and experience with the item.

Golden Tips Darjeeling Tea #Pyramidtea

Darjeeling Tea is certainly one of the most coveted of all teas.  My family  loves this tea in the fall and winter as it soothes and warms the throat and chest.  Darjeeling contains Tannins which is known for it's many health benefits and relaxing qualities.  I know, from personal experience, that drinking tea soothes the throat and the warmth of the beverage helps reduce swelling on the sinus passages.

The Golden Tips Darjeeling Tea comes in a box with 20 bags.  The tea is Full-leaf Pyramid which allows for complete unfurling of the leaf and a finer, richer flavour.

The box bears the Gold Darjeeling Seal and includes the licensing number as well.  Only a few companies have this seal and license so this ensures quality and purity of the tea leaves.

*A rare & enchanting selection of the finest tea leaves from the foothills of the Himalayas
his Premium Darjeeling is characterized by a sparkling amber colour, flowery aroma, and a smooth flavour with distinct fruity notes

*100% Certified Pure and unblended Darjeeling Tea

*Brought you to by Golden Tips Teas, India's Oldest and Most Trusted Name in quality teas since 1933

The flavour of Darjeeling is such a marvelous treat for tea lovers and we haven't been disappointed.  It's a brilliant, bright, floral tea with gently subtle citrus undertones.  It has always been my favourite and always will be.

You may buy Golden Tips Darjeeling Tea on amazon.com 


DISCLOSURE:
I received the Golden Tips Darjeeling in order to facilitate a review.  All opinions are my own and based on my own use of and experience with the item.