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Aroma ADF-212 Smart Fry Digital Dual Basket Deep Fryer

2010-06-24T22:13:00.000-07:00

Just recently, I got an Aroma Deep Fryer in the mail from amazon.com. I was so excited when it came! I seriously wanted to hug the FedEx lady! It is SO much bigger than I had anticipated! I used it twice just today, and I am in complete loooooove! First of all, it all comes apart, heating element comes out and everything! That to me is a definitive decision maker when it comes to purchasing a small appliance. When I have to take 3 hours just to clean out the cornbread batter from homemade corn dogs, that's pathetic. Do you know how long it took me to clean it out of the oil today? Probably not even 10 minutes. Seriously. It was that easy! All I did to get it completely cleaned out and ready to go next time was this:

1) Took off the lid.
2) Pulled out the heating element (which is connected to the controls).
3) Picked up the square enamel base.
4) Poured it through a paper-towel lined strainer.
5) Put it back together.
6) Dumped the strained, corn-dog-batter-bit free oil back in.

It was so fast and super easy. I hate fighting with all the little teeny itty bitty flecks of batter and breading that get lost in the vat of hot oil, so being able to get them out this easily was FABULOUS!

When it came to setting the temp after simply plugging it in and turning it on, on the Aroma Smart Fry Digital Fryer, that task was also very simple. I read that the controls for the temperature and timer can be difficult to use, but whoever that person was should have been reading "Digital Fryers For Dummies", because honestly, it was super duper simple, even if it does have 10 pre-programmed settings! You simply push the temp button until the temperature you'd like to fry up your donuts, fries, or breaded chicken in is blinking on the digital screen. I did notice that the steam that comes up through the lid can make for a bit of a scare when you're not thinking about it. I nearly screamed like my little brother when the steam burnt my hand as I went to turn off the timer. Ok, thank goodness you can't see my cheeks, yep, they're red, yes, it was a bit embarrassing, and yes it was stupid. Also, yes, it will probably happen again and again and again. haha :)

The amount of food this awesome heaven-sent appliance can hold is amazing. A whopping FOUR pounds. Yep. 4 pounds of tater-totty goodness. 4 pounds of deliciously salty, stringy Mozzarella sticks. Heck, thanks to the fact that it comes with not only one regular-sized basket, but three baskets, one regular-sized, and two deeper-edged ones, means if I really wanted to, I could make both tater tots AND Mozzarella sticks. At ONCE! I couldn't believe that it included three baskets. To me that's perfect, because the different things we fry sometimes can be combined, but other times, can't. Mozzarella sticks, for example, I don't care if mine stick to other Mozzarella sticks, but I definitely don't want them sticking to my chicken nuggets.

I am in love with the little (but big, for a fryer!) glass window on the lid, it didn't fog up either, when I made french fries, OR our favorite homemade corn dogs. The cool-touch handles on both the sides and the lid are great, especially for a frazzled mom like myself, that has, on numerous occasions grabbed un-hot-pad-covered pans that had been pulled from the oven just moments before. (Come on, I know I'm not the only one that's done that!) I am sure I could write a book, I am so in love. There really are many little things about my new fryer that seem to be "not that big of a deal" but when you wrap them all up into one shiny-surfaced, convenience-creator, it makes a difference. There are so many "pros" I've discovered, and I am sure I will eventually have a list of "cons" besides "Steam burned my hand when I went to adjust the timer" but for now, I am on Cloud 9.

Girly bows for your girly girl!

2009-09-20T16:56:00.000-07:00

When I was approached by Michelle of Binga Bows to do a review, I almost said no, seeing that I haven 't given birth to any girls yet, just boys. As cute as my 3.5 year old would be with a colorful flower in his hair... I decided to give the bows to my sister-in-law, Melanie. My favorite thing about the bows, from the second we opened them, was the vibrant colors, quality material and the way they're put-together. Her favorite thing was the fact that they stayed in Macelynn's hair! They were the first bow she's come across that didn't slide out within minutes of being put in! What excitement that was! So, know that if your little girl has super-fine hair, the bows from Binga Bows may just work! There are five fabulous styles Binga Bows has to offer: Binga Bows, Binga Blossoms, Binga Clippies, Binga Beanies/headbands (perfect for your brand-new baby that may not have a lot of hair to clip a bow to!) and Binga Bow Holders. When I let Michelle know I'd love to review her bows, I couldn't believe how quickly she got the package to my home! It came packaged wonderfully, in a pretty fancy schmancy tissue paper stuffed box. It was fun to open it, looking at each beautiful bow as I took it out. Macelynn, my niece, looks absolutely fabulous in them. They match her girly personality perfectly! If you ever need super adorable, colorful, well-made bows for your daughter, and at a super affordable price, Binga Bows is the way to go! ♥ Also, if you're concerned about not finding one that matches your baby girls' new outfit, don't be concerned any longer! She offers a CUSTOM design service too!

2009-09-04T00:19:00.000-07:00

As an avid cinnamon-flavoring LOVER, I have eaten and liked many different cinnamon flavored everything: hard candies, suckers, bears, gum, and Salt Water Taffy. Nothing, and I do mean nothing (with the exception of if somebody were to lick the lid of cinnamon flavoring oil), comes even CLOSE to being as delicious, chewy, and best of all: HOT and CINNAMON-Y as Jelly Belly Unbearably Hot Cinnamon Bears! They're my new addiction. After a trip to your Chicago factory 3 weeks ago, where I purchased two bags, I discovered and ate these bears for the first time. I'm hooked. Where have they been my whole life?! Jelly Belly has created a product that not only tastes perfectly wonderful, but is packaged fabulously and is a reasonable price too!

Sweet Ruby Blankets

2009-07-07T21:51:00.000-07:00

When I opened the mail I got from April of Sweet Ruby on Etsy (also at www.sweetrubyblankets.com), I could have never been more happy! A onesie, a pacifier clip and a binky blanket is what I found, as I excitedly tore into the packaging. I was instantly sucked in by the cuddly softness of the Binky Blanket. The soft as butter "minky" fabric was not only adorable and perfectly boyish ("Blueberry Chocolate" *squeal!* doesn't that sound good enough to eat?!), but it was oh-so-soft! I'd be happy with a pillow made out of Binky Blankets! Holden absolutely loves his, especially when he's tired. Now, instead of scratching my arm to bits like a cat claws a pole... he can cuddle/scratch at his immensley soft blanket! PLUS, we all know how bad it sucks to lose a binky in the middle of the night, right? Not when you have it clipped on to this! The perfect-sized, 14 x 14 inch panel of fabric makes it easy to find the pacifier, even if it's 3:00 am and there isn't a single light on. Baby doesn't take a binky? No prob. You'll be happy to know that the loop on it is big enough (and perfect) for snapping it to any type of "device" that carries your kiddo, so he/she will always have his/her lovey with them! Stroller, carseat, snugli carrier, bouncy seat, I even attached mine to Holden's swing! No lost blanket when we're at the mall. No lost blanket when we're in the car. No lost blanket when I'm at Target! It goes right on the handle of the cart. Brilliant!

So... an awesome blanket, woo. Woo is right... because that's not all I recieved from April. I was also given the chance to review (and boy has it been put to use!) a uber-cute binky clip. Sooooo much cuter than those other boring ones. No more fighting with those stinkin' alligator clips and acrylic nails! It simply opens and shuts. That's it. No pulling, no cursing, no struggling... easy to open, easy to close. Holden loves it, cause his bink is never far. I love it cause his bink is never far AND, with an adorable chocolate-brown-with-white-polka-dots pattern, it matches ANYTHING he wears!

Now, I can't wait for the day that he can wear that flippin' adorable elephant onesie! Whew, you're thinking, what an awesome business! She makes binky blankets and pacifier clips. Just wait until you see everything else this so-incredibly talented mama makes!

So, now that you know all the cutie-patootie things she makes, go on over, and check out Sweet Ruby Blankets!

*If you happen to be in the Utah area (or even if you're not!) make sure you go check out Crazi Beautiful Women, where they're featuring April!*

WINNER of the Lilboo & Co Giveaway!

2009-05-14T16:24:00.000-07:00

First of all, sorry I've been on a hiatus... the desktop has a viral infection and won't log in, so until we get that back up and running, I am on my only-works-when-it-feels-like-it laptop. Anyways, we have a winner for the Lilboo & Co Giveaway!

Congratulations to

Trisha Napolitan!

I went to Random.org, and here you have it: comment #10:

Watch for an email, Trisha! =) Congrats! You're (or your kiddo, rather) going to LOVE it! Beckham loves his (and so do I!!!)!

Fun + Funky + Modern = Eenamaria

2009-05-07T17:28:00.000-07:00

When I got my eenamaria bag in the mail, I would have never guessed it would be near as attractive or large as it was! I mean, a bag is a bag, right? Wrong! Eenamaria bags boast an exterior of luxuriously shiny vinyl and a bold eye-catching red lined interior. You can’t tell me that’s not unique! Not only is my new eenamaria Workin' Weekend Baby Tote colorful (I chose this one, decked in white, black, green & blue colors.) but it’s totally functional too! I was completely taken aback at the amount of baby (and mama) items I was able to take with me (in it’s 31.5" linear measuring interior) when we went to my husband’s soccer game yesterday afternoon. Quite frankly, I think my husband may have been too. The fact that I didn't have my purse with me all day surprised him, and, much to my excitement, because it's "attractive" he didn't mind carrying it for me!

It's vinyl makes it a perfect diaper bag when you have messy kids. My son got his cracker-and-milk-gone-cottage-cheese-spit-up on the front of it. (He slobbered quite a bit too.) Any other bag (my current purse, for example) would absorb this lovely, wet, stinky liquid (if you can call it liquid) that came from his mouth. (Or his 3 year old brothers' melting popsicle residue!) But not this new tote. I wiped it right off! With a baby wipe. Nothing left! Not a drop.

The person behind the designing of the eenamaria purses, totes and accessories is Sarah Morgan. She describes the women who carry these trend-setting purses as “urban nomads”. With fun and very unique names such as: Mini-Take a Walk on the Wild Side, Murse or Purse or the I Mean Bizniss Travel Tote, there is a bag or tote for women from every walk of life. If you're a mom, a woman who loves fun, unique bags, or even a purse-o-holic like myself, eenamaria is for you.

Sarah recently debuted on QVC in February.

Lilboo & Co (Giveaway!)

2009-05-04T22:26:00.000-07:00

As a stay at home mom to two little kiddos, Nicole of Lilboo & Co spends her time crafting lovely items that are not only aesthetically pleasing but useful too! My son loves his Color Caboodle™ Crayon Roll that she gave to us. He went right to town coloring with the crayons that come included in Lilboo & Co's Color Caboodle™. The perfect-for-traveling case is made of high quality felt and decked out with grosgrain ribbon, which also ties the Color Caboodle™ shut, keeping the crayons in one organized, happy place! :) Each one holds 16 regular crayons (2 in each of the perfectly stitched pockets) or 8 jumbo-sized crayons. But, just as Nicole at Lilboo & Co suggests, don't let that stop your imagination! Lip glosses. Chalk. Crochet Hooks. Mascara. The possibilities really are endless! These adorable and colorful crayon-toting pouches aren't the only thing that Nicole makes. She also crafts Boo Boo Cubes, Hair Bows/Clippies, Headbands/Ribbon Socks, Bow Holders and more! She just recently added party supplies. Make sure you go check out her paper goodies.

Now, for YOUR chance to win any Color Caboodle that you see at her Etsy site! Here are ways to get 1 (one) entry:

1. Leave a comment for me telling me which Color Caboodle you like and why.

2. Grab my button and place it on your sidebar.

3. Blog about the contest on your blog (make sure you link back to here).

4. Tweet about this contest (you can follow me on Twitter if you'd like: @1hotsoccermom).

5. Become a follower of my blog.

You can check out everything from Lilboo & Co on her Etsy site, her blog, or Facebook.

***Contest ends on May 13th!***

Bonnie Lee Designs

2009-04-29T20:42:00.000-07:00

You wouldn't believe how beautiful the strip of fabric that I got in the mail a few days ago is! What is it, you're probably asking... Well... let me tell you!

I received a camera strap cover from Bonnie at Bonnie Lee Designs. I absolutely love it! It is made of high quality, intricate and oh-so-beautiful fabric. (The fabric is from the Michael Miller line and it's called Carnival Bloom.) I LOVE how unique my camera is now! It's no longer boring with it's yellow-lettered NIKON sprawled across the woven black strap. Instead, it's full of a chocolate brown based fabric, with a splash of gorgeously colored flowers! Pink! I love pink! Yellow! Green! All sorts of them. I am confident, that thanks to Bonnie's fabulous stitching job, it's not going to come apart on me for a VERY long time, and if it does, it will only be because I use my camera even more than I did before to flaunt the gorgeous fabric that's adorning it.

Bonnie was so much fun to work with, I found her on Etsy. She has a shop there, called SugarPlumBaby. Not only does Bonnie make and sell the beautiful camera strap covers, she also makes lens bags for your Digital SLR, photo props, burp cloths, bibs, and scarves, just to name a few. I am so stoked over my new camera strap cover, and as soon as I get a second lens to go with my Nikon, I am totally purchasing a new lens bag! :)

Bonnie is having a Mother's Day sale at her Etsy shop so make sure you go check it out. They're offering free shipping until May 10th.

You can get a sleeve for your DSLR just like mine here.

Bonnie of Bonnie Lee Designs/SugarPlumBaby is a fast, efficient, totally-truthfull seller. I would recommend her products to anyone!

You can see more of Bonnie's work at the following sites:

Bonnie's Etsy Shop

Bonnie's Website

Bonnie's Blog

Bonnie's Twitter

And now for a few shots of the BEAUTIFUL
aforementioned camera strap cover:

The Graco Quattro Tour Duo Stroller (in the most playfull, bold red and chocolate brown colors, a.k.a.: The Bombay Pattern!)

2009-03-11T00:56:00.000-07:00

As a mom of two boys (Beckham is 3 and Holden is 6 months.) a necessity of mine was to have a decent stroller with all the bells and whistles that made my life easier. I know, I know, I should have gone with "inexpensive" or "weighs a mere 17 pounds", but being that it's our first major stroller purchase, and it was Tax Return time, I went for the best. Top of the line. None other than Graco. We decided on the Graco Quattro Tour Duo. It is the smoothest riding stroller we tried out. Beautiful, bold colors. I loved the red. Instantly fell in love with the red/chocolate brown colors. There are so many things about the stroller that I love, I could type forever! Let me just share with you a basic break-down of my favorite features:

• Easy to unfold/fold
• Comfortable, cushy looking seats for my boys
• Smooth rolling wheels
• Easy to assemble (it took me no more than a half hour to have the whole thing put together, in the babies r us store at that!)
• Large storage basket. We currently bring with us on our stroller-using-trips: 1 large orange backpack. One rusty-colored mama's purse. One black good sized camera bag that has my Nikon in it.
• Good-sized storage pouch, cup holders, and tray. Perfect for all the random things we have with us: pacifier (Holden's), Blistex (mine), keys to the car, the iPod, Hubby's phone, my phone, sunglasses (usually dads, occasionally mine), various trucks or cars (Beckham's), drink (sometimes all three of us have one), bottle (~~Dad's~~ Holden's).

So... in a nutshell, I love my stroller. My boys love their stroller. Even my hubby loves our stroller. The only downfall that I have, the ONLY negative thing I have is the fact that it's heavy. 45 pounds heavy. That's about 20 pounds too heavy for my 5' 2", 80 pound frame. :)

Haute Mamma!

2009-02-18T12:29:00.000-08:00

Have you ever been at the park, clicked with a woman who's children happen to be newly-made best friends with your child(ren) and wanted to exchange information? Then you also, have probably dug through half-eaten tootsie rolls, 2 diapers, a pacifier, 3 toy cars, a snot-covered baby wipe and 1 chewed piece of gum in your disorganized purse-gone-diaper-bag only to come up with a Kiddie Kandids coupon and a dead pen. Well, never again will that happen to you! Once you own a set of the cutest, funky and totally fabulous mommy calling cards from hautemammas.com. Made of high-quality cardstock (with rounded corners too!) these cards are sure to impress.

Tiffany at Haute Mammas sent me a package full of all sorts of fabulous goodies to try out. There are SO many products available from Haute Mammas, you're bound to fall in love with even just one of the items on the site. I fell in love with nearly everything! They're completely customizable, so they're YOUR creation. Can I just tell you I cannot WAIT until 2011! Why, you ask? Well, that's when my son, Beckham will be in Kindergarten. I'll be able to send him to school with the cutest, "hautest", absolutely unique permission slips! Can't wait! The gift labels are so fun too, that your gift at the next party you attend will stand out among the rest of those boring "Happy Birthday!" cards!

Whether it's a Thank You card you're looking for, or some truly special and oh-so-unique address labels, Haute Mammas is the place to go!

WINNERS!

2009-02-09T23:26:00.000-08:00

Alright everybody! Thank you so much for the comments and the twitter-ship! :) I went to random.org (love that website, btw... if you ever have the chance to check it out, do!) and we have our winners. Know something funny?! They're both Jen's! Well, Jen and Jenn. :)

So here are the integers:

And here are their comments:

Congrats, mamas!

Win a Musty Grow Up Booster

2009-02-04T22:17:00.001-08:00

There is a fantastic blog contest going on @ Mommy Goggles!

http://www.mommygoggles.com/mutsy-grow-up-booster-2/comment-page-1/#comment-21877

Leave a comment (or two, or three!) to enter to win a Musty Grow Up Booster seat from www.goores.com!

See Kai Run and their big sister: Eleven!

2009-01-21T20:47:00.000-08:00

Fabulously comfortable, eye-pleasing shoes = one fabulously happy little man!

My almost three-year-old son just gave a pair of See Kai Run shoes a test run! Beckham looked absolutely adorable in them. Next, came his new pair of shoes from See Kai Run's big sister: Eleven Collection. They're a branch-off of the same type, and highest quality shoes! I can't decide which pair are more adorable... the Boden from See Kai Run or the Kai from Eleven. They are both made of the best, softest feeling leather! According to my son, they're "soft on mine's feet" and "cool" looking. We went to get something for dinner, and he was more active then usual, running quite far from our cart. I asked him "Beckham... Why are you running so fast?" To which he replied: "Cause mine shoes are so fast. They're runny runny!" I about died laughing. They really are SO adorable and I'm totally pleased. They're so handsome on his feet. These shoes most definitely the highest-quality shoes Beckham owns! They're not just any regular shoe. They're absolutely adorable and so very eye-catching. Their style is unlike any I've seen before.

See Kai Run is an American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA) accepted hand-crafted shoe store. Started in 2004, by a mom who was in need of hip, funky, yet safe shoes for her 2 year old son, Kai. In 2005, Nancy Coronado and Cause Haun met and became friends. That's when Eleven was born. Made of butter-soft leather, a breathable lining, and flexible rubber soles, See Kai Run and Eleven shoes are certain to make any little one (and mom) happy!

The folks over at See Kai Run put it best when describing the colors/styles available: Hip, urban styles in modern color palettes. That's exactly what you'll find when browsing through the sites. Whether it's the Clara, Sasha, Larkin or the Rio that grabs your attention, the catchy names have as much influence on your purchase as the bold colors that seem to be yelling out: "Pick Me! Pick Me!".

Don't you totally wish you could own a pair of the bold, funky, fabulously awesome shoes for your kiddos?! Well guess what? The people over at Eleven Collection have offered to give a FREE pair of their Fall Collection shoes to one lucky reader! Oh! That's not all! One lucky reader can also win a FREE pair of See Kai Run shoes! (From the See Kai Run or Smaller lines.)

Take a peek around at the sites. Make sure you stop by and sign up for their email newsletter to get updates and awesome deals! Come back here and let me know what pair caught your eye, something you love about the See Kai Run or Eleven line of footwear, and make sure you leave your email so I can contact you if you're our winner! Happy running!

*Please refer to the sizing chart to get a perfect fit for your kiddo!*

3 more ways to get an extra entry:

• Blog about this giveaway (make sure you link back here, to the contest, and to See Kai Run or Eleven!)
• Grab my button (It's on my sidebar.)
• Tweet about the giveaway and follow me: www.twitter.com/1hotsoccermom

*Leave a comment to let me know each thing you did!*

Contest ends on February 9th, 2008 @ midnight.

Happy feet = one happy mama!

2009-01-16T20:43:00.000-08:00

I recently used Tip Toes by Foot Petals... they were amazing! I put them into my fave new pair of heels (you have a pair like them too... you know, the ones that you LOVE, they're adorable, but they KILL your feet???) I recommend them to all my lady friends! Whether you're wearing 4 inch heels or plain and simple ballet flats... Foot Petals are definitely for you! (And the women in your life!)

Here's a little bit from the website to give you an idea of what they are and how they work: Step in style with these flower-shaped ball-of-foot cushions and go from working all day to dancing the night away! Virtually invisible in all of your shoes, Tip Toes help prevent calluses from forming, protect bones and tissue, and cushion the sensitive ball-of-foot area. Try them with your hosiery to stop runs and prevent slipping and sliding. Make sure you check out their website: www.footpetals.com!

Nature’s Touch™ Baby Papasan™ Cradle Swing

2008-12-29T23:30:00.000-08:00

Fisher Price just barely discontinued this swing, we bought one at Babies 'R' Us for our new baby. He loves it! The swing goes both ways, left-to-right (with baby facing you) or side-to-side. It has not one, not two, but SIX swinging speeds. My son absolutely loves the mirror that's on the underside of the mobile. The mobile turns while it's swinging, and there are adorable little bees on it too. They twirl all around. It did take us a little bit of effort to assemble, but that's to be expected, right? I was surprised at how easy it is to operate. The music can be overwhelming at times, which is a reason why the volume adjustment feature is fantastic! The seat that baby sits in is oh-so-cozy looking! It's easy to remove, and machine-washable. As a mom to a three year old AND an infant, that's a major plus in my book! The swing legs fold inward for easy transportation. (And storage too! Although, we don't have the need to put ours away yet.) The only downfall I have about this swing, is the batteries run out way too fast! Thank goodness for Sunbeam batteries from the dollar store!

Playtex Drop-Ins Bottles

2008-12-10T22:39:00.000-08:00

Who hasn't lost a bottle while it still has formula (or breast milk, or later on, juice) inside? I swear our couch has a magnet system underneath it that sucks the bottles under. I just came across a "not-a-Playtex-Drop-In" bottle that I could have sworn I left behind at a Halloween party! I of course threw it away, because that's nasty, and I'm not cleaning it out.

Had I used a Playtex Drop-In Bottle, I wouldn't have had to thrown it away! My favorite thing about them is the liners. Seriously?! Why did I even use the "not-a-Playtex-Drop-In" bottle for his first 4 - 6 weeks of life? Besides the fact that it was smaller, and I like the silicone nipples, they're so messy and hard to clean. (When you don't own a bottle brush!) Playtex are the way to go! I have used Playtex Drop-Ins for both of my boys. I have to say that Holden, our 8 week old son who is exclusively formula fed now, is much less gassy when I feed him with the Playtex bottle verses the "not-a-Playtex-Drop-In" one. They're so easy! You pop out the old liner, give ithe bottle and nipple a quick rinse in hot water, slide in a new one, and Voila! Ready to use again, without taking 10 minutes to clean it out with a sponge, or, my version of an improvised bottle cleaner: a wooden spoon with a dishcloth wrapped around the handle. :)

For ease of use, easy-to-clean, not to mention, very-much-like-a-breast-nipples, Playtex Drop-Ins are the way to go! They're now BPA free too! Always a plus in my book.

The start of my product reviewing!

2008-12-02T14:50:00.000-08:00

So... I have decided to follow the opinion-needing path several mama's I know have taken... product reviewing! Can't wait to start. I love things. I love trying things. Most of all, I love sharing an opinion with other moms (and dads too!) to help them to know if it's a good product to try or not worth their time/money. :D I'm so excited for my new blog!

F.A.Q.

2008-12-01T21:34:00.000-08:00

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2008-06-01T20:00:00.000-07:00

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This Terms of Service and Site Disclaimer was formed with the help of:

Piera Jolly

Giovanni Di Sauro

Kim Grabinski