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Nutri Ninja | Ninja Blender DUO with Auto-IQ Review

November 22, 2014

You probably have a smartphone. Why not a smart kitchen appliance? We had the chance to try out the  Nutri Ninja® | Ninja®Blender DUO™ with Auto-iQ™ this holiday season and are truly impressed with the fabulous results! This powerhouse appliance blends, chops, purees and handles produce in a quick, efficient and consistent manner.  An excellent appliance […]

GIFT GUIDES

Give the Gift of “Peace of Mind” with the DXG See.ing Smartcam

November 20, 2014

We’re so lucky to have the options we do now in home security. For most of us, a simple set of cameras is all we need, rather than needing a professional installer coming out to the house and then paying a monthly fee. I was given the opportunity to review the See.ing SmartCam, and I’m […]

Canning NOURISH

Making Homemade Bruschetta with the Ball® FreshTECH Automatic Home Canning System

November 17, 2014

Thanks to Ball FreshTECH, we’re adding some amazing, rich Italian flair to our pantry staples!  All opinions are that of Rural Mom. Bruschetta is one of our all-time favorites to accompany our Italian-inspired dishes.  From serving it as a side with crouton chips to baking on bread or mixing into salads and pastas, this versatile […]

Activity Sheets ENTERTAIN

Balloon Baymax and Other Fun Big Hero 6 Activities #BigHero6

November 16, 2014

Big Hero 6 has made quite a splash in movie theaters, now the number 1 movie in America!  This really comes as no surprise as Disney Animation certainly has the magic when it comes to great films.  Baymax is a super loveable, huggable hero and Hiro Hamada and friends are the kind of kids you […]

ENTERTAIN Technology

10 Great Gadgets to Gift With Cell Phones

November 16, 2014

I often get the inside scoop and have the chance to test out new cell phone services, hardware and gadgets. Because of this I’ve learning that phone gadgets are like apps – there are millions of them and they all do an amazing array of things! It’s overwhelming to sort through the accessories to try […]

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Cooking With Your Kids: Inspiring Innovation Through Lessons in the Kitchen

November 14, 2014

Did you know that simple hands-on activities like helping with baking during the holidays is a great way help your pre-schooler develop fine motor skills?  Cooking with your kids has so many benefits including enhancing your family time together.  Check out all the fun facts and find more ideas below: Presented By Cabot Cheese

Handy Tips to Organize and Declutter Your Garage

November 14, 2014

For many, the garage is the place to store things that do not have a proper place in the home, along with their personal vehicles. Here are some ways you can prevent clutter and free up additional space in your garage so that there is room for more than your car. Get Rid of the […]

NOURISH Recipes

25 Farm Fresh Thanksgiving Side Dishes

November 14, 2014

Thanksgiving is almost here! I assure you that if you asked the guests at the original Thanksgiving table if they prefer their stuffing out of a box or the kind in a bag, they’d look at you like you had three heads. They knew something then that we’re all striving to get back to now […]

GIFT GUIDES

Gift the Gift of Elegance with Beatriz Ball

November 13, 2014

Beatriz Ball is the name behind some really beautiful metal ware. Each piece is made entirely by hand by a very specific process – molten aluminum is poured into sand molds, and then when the piece cools, it undergoes four different levels of polishing. What the consumer ends up with is a gorgeous, unique piece […]

Recipes

Herb Rubbed Pork Shoulder Roast #Recipe | Calphalon Contemporary Roaster

November 12, 2014

Since its November, most cooks are looking for recipes for the “other” white meat that takes center stage on Thanksgiving. But before that wonderful holiday arrives, why not surprise your family and guests with a moist and flavorful pork shoulder roast? This recipe was inspired by the new Calphalon Contemporary Roaster I received free of […]

NOURISH Recipes

Hearty Cheeseburger Potato Soup Recipe

November 11, 2014

With the cold weather about to set in permanently, I’m craving comfort foods like crazy!  Times like this, I turn to tried-and-true family recipes to warm up my crew.  It’s tough to get my kids to eat soups  and they’d generally turn their nose up at potato soup in the past, but when I chose […]

ENTERTAIN Movies

Keep Your Young Jedis Happy Through the Holidays with Star Wars The Clone Wars: The Lost Missions and Phineas and Ferb: Star Wars Out

November 10, 2014

Adventure, excitement – a Jedi may not crave these things but young Star Wars fans certainly do! Our house is full of anticipation for the upcoming holidays and there are sure to be Star Wars items on and under the Christmas tree as my young Padawans haven’t fallen far from the Dagobah tree.  And of […]