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La Choy Creations: Easy Family Meal Solution

by Briana on February 5, 2010 · 0 comments

 

Recently, La Choy sent my family their La Choy Creations. I'm a huge fan of Asian food but the cost of take out is outrageous.
So I was pleasantly surprised to fine something easy I can make at home but still has great taste.

La Choy Creations come in three varieties:  Asian Fried Rice, Teriyaki Chicken, and Sweet & Sour Chicken. The best part of these meals are they are one skillet creations. So it makes it very easy clean up!  I was also pleased they had a Asian Fried Rice version for those of us who don't eat meat.

There is also a $1 off 1 La Choy Creations printable coupon available so try it out for yourself!

I wrote this review while participating in a blog campaign by Mom Central on behalf of La Choy and received a sample to facilitate my candid review. Mom Central sent me a gift card to thank me for taking the time to participate.

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cleat skins

If you have a child plays sports, you will understand the frustration of having to keep an extra pair of shoes with you so they don't walk on the cement or black top with their cleats on.  Apparently, cleats last longer if they don't. Plus, there are some areas where they don't want you wearing cleats so you don't damage the floors. How about all that mud and dirt on your car floor from cleats?

This is when Cleatskins enter in. It is THE hot new accessory for the athlete in your family. Your child or husband can turn their cleats into street shoes by wearing Cleatskins. Cleatskins are made with a unique SKINTEK rubber material which creates a sealed barrier to keep dirt and grass out of the home and care and protects from slips and falls and safety on asphalt and concrete.

Cleatskins are also a great gift for the golfer who has everything. You can convert your golf shoes into street shoes by using Cleatskins. This saves time and possibly money by not having to replace the spikes on the golf shoes.

Sold on Cleatskins.com. Prices start at $24.95 and vary by model and size.

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Bijoux in a Box: Stylish DIY Craft Projects

by Briana on December 12, 2009 · 0 comments

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Bijoux in a Box offers affordable do it yourself (DIY) beaded jewelry and craft projects that are also stylish! They are fun for individual projects or as group projects for birthday parties, girls' night out, gift-making, and MORE! 

When we received a wine stopper kit and a earring kit, I put my 11 year old daughter to work. The instructions were so easy for her to follow and the end project was fabulous. It took her maybe 2 minutes to assemble the wine bottle stopper.

She also made several earrings with the kit we received and has been wearing them all the time (see above). We love them and she has received many compliments on the earrings she created. Everything she needed to create the projects were right inside the package. There are no special tools or any prior knowledge or jewelry-making. It is so easy, that a child can do it!

Bijoux in a Box can customize many of their projects for a party's theme including princess parties, tea parties, pool parties, and more. They can appeal to all ages and for boys, girls, and adults. They can also be great projects you and your child can assemble for holiday gifts for friends and family!

Prices range per project starting at $16.

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Good Housekeeping Research Institute

by Briana December 10, 2009 Uncategorized

When I was in New York last month for a brunch, several of us went on a tour of the Good Housekeeping Research Institute (GHRI). These people mean serious business about product safety and claims which products make.

For example, Good Housekeeping magazine was the first to take a stand on on cigarettes before the [...]

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2009 Holiday Gift Guide

by Briana December 10, 2009 2009 Holiday Gift Guide

These are some of my favorite products and gift recommendation ideas. This list will be updated throughout the Holiday Season. In most cases, the link will take you to a full review of the product/service or it will take you directly to the shopping site.

Gifts Under $10
Gifts Under $25
Gifts Under $50
Gifts Under $100
Gifts [...]

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Hoover Wind Tunnel T Series Rewind

by Briana December 9, 2009 household

On every practical girl's wish list is a vacuum, right? There's no shame in wanting practical gifts this holiday season!

Hoover Windtunnel's T-series is one of bagless upright vacuums at an affordable price. Plus, I'm attracted to the fun colors like this green vaccuum and all of the innovative options.
What I'm really liking about the [...]

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Nyko Wand Wireless Controller for Wii in Pretty Colors + Charge Base

by Briana December 9, 2009 Electronic

Maybe, I'm really out of the loop, but I'm really excited about the color Wand Nyko Wireless Controller.  The Wand is available in purple, blue, black, and pink. in our household, that means each child could have their own controller so no more arguing about which remote belongs to who.
The Wand Wireless controller is fully [...]

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Mophie Juice Pack and Air Case for iPhone + Hip Holster

by Briana December 9, 2009 Electronic

The ironic part of this review is I forgot Mophie was sending me a Juice Pack and Air Case and I purchased one the day I received the sample in the mail from the company. So, I was really wanting some type of extra battery/charger pack for my iPhone as the battery can get drained [...]

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K’Nex Building Pieces & Sesame Street Building Set

by Briana November 29, 2009 Toys

 

You could feel the creativity flowing as soon as the K'Nex 400 piece tub was opened. My kids love making creations with building boxes so I thought these would be a hit. As you can see, my kids came up with some really good structures.

What is cool about K'nex is your child can explore and [...]

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New England Soup Factory Cookbook

by Briana November 28, 2009 2009 Holiday Gift Guide

If you are not convinced that soup can be the main dish, you need to read the New England Soup Factory Cookbook. With over 100 soup recipes, there is bound to be numerous recipes to entice you to think otherwise. This book leads you from stocks to chowders with mouth watering pictures to accompany many [...]

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Funky Drink Glasses: HuePhoria

by Briana November 27, 2009 2009 Holiday Gift Guide

This is a great gift idea for someone who has everything!
Huephoria offers funky, hand blown, glassware. They offer unique wine and martini glasses in over 35 different, fun patterns. Mix up a set and you will no longer need wine jewelry to prevent mix ups!
Each glass is hand-blow, hand-painted with dishwasher safe paint. Each [...]

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