Opa loves Oma's Banana Bread; however, there never seems to be enough ripe bananas available. This tip will cure that issue!
Baking firm, yellow bananas in a 300°F oven for 40 minutes to make them softer and sweeter and ready for baking.
Friday, March 20, 2015
Jewelry Travel Organizer Review + Giveaway #jewelryorganizer
Ideas and products to help keep your busy life organized.
Specialty Styles is interested in providing organizational products to reduce the stress in your life. When your life is organized, your inner self is too. Organization takes the stress out of our bodies and helps us use our energies elsewhere.
Oma loves to travel. However, before the Jewelry Travel Organizer, it was just too much hassle to bring any jewelry. Necklaces were especially difficult to travel with. They always ended up becoming tangled – what a hassle.
The Jewelry Travel Organizer is both stylish and convenient. It holds earrings, bracelets, and necklaces securely. This is going to be perfect for my European trip later this summer. It will help keep my important valuable pieces of adornment protected and help to keep them from becoming a tangled mess.
THE SECRET TO KEEP YOUR JEWELRY SAFE
WHEN TRAVELING
- A Jewelry Travel Organizer To Protect Your Jewelry
- Keep all your jewelry in one area in your travel bags
- Keep necklaces from tangling with 4 snaps top and bottom
- Has a soft fabric cover necklaces to keep them from being scratched
Bonus: For your larger jewelry pieces, there two 4 inch pouches included with your purchase. The strings on the pouch can be put around the closure to keep all your jewelry together.
Tip: Basic rule of thumb: If you would cry over it being lost or stolen, and/or it can not be replaced – think twice before taking it along.
Product Description
TRAVEL: Now you can carry all of your favorite jewelry in one place when traveling or on the run. Our compact design allows you to conveniently (and safely) keep a Jewelry Roll in a purse or bag instead of your suitcase. Worried about not packing enough clothes? With so much capacity to hold items, it's also perfect for that long vacation or cruise where you need to bring lots of accessories to make variations out of a skimpy wardrobe!
BETTER-THAN-MONEY-BACK GUARANTEE! : Order now with peace of mind. If you are not 100% satisfied, tell us and we'll give you a full refund, no questions asked! 100% CUSTOMER SATISFACTION GUARANTEED! See product description below for more information.
QUALITY | PROTECTION: Don't fear; your treasures are safe! Specialty Style's premium quality materials and craftsmanship provide a product that will last for years and protect your jewelry throughout. Quality fabric will maintain its delicate feel and will not crack or harden over time as less expensive products do. We understand your jewelry is valuable and our design intentionally separates items to prevent scratching, tangles or wear. With a quality, snag free zipper there will no longer be loose items wandering your bag.
ORGANIZE | SAVE SPACE: With separate compartments for rings, necklaces, earrings and more, you now have ONE place to keep everything. Our well thought out design and 5x8 inch roll saves you space while also making items easily visible and tangle free. But what about bracelets and watches you say? As a BONUS you also receive two free pouches for storing large pieces which would otherwise prevent your Jewelry Roll from being compact. For convenience, these can also be latched to the main item (see pictures).
TANGLE FREE: No more tangled necklaces or rings and ear rings bouncing around in a box! This travel organizer protects and secures your precious jewelry. Using double clasps, your necklaces are neatly tight and straightened while rings fit snugly over a soft fabric tube. For extra protection, a protective cover also lays across your necklaces to prevent scratching while they are held in position. With everything fitting nicely in its own place, the item rolls up without anything squashing or falling out. With your treasures safe and organized you're travel time is now worry free!
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Giveaway
“Oma Loves U!” has teamed up with Specialty Styles to conduct a giveaway for her blog readers. One lucky fan will win a cute and convenient Jewelry Travel Organizer (ARV $20.00).
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Disclosure of Material Connection: I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe would be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."
Wednesday, March 18, 2015
Kids' Tylenol Sold Products That Contained Metal Particles
How come there were no criminal charges levied against these child abusers????
A subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson pleaded guilty Tuesday to a federal criminal charge that it sold over-the-counter infant's and children's liquid medicine containing metal particles.
McNeil Consumer Healthcare, of Fort Washington, Pennsylvania, acknowledged failing to take corrective action after discovering the adulterated bottles of Infants' and Children's Tylenol and Children's Motrin. The company agreed to pay $25 million to resolve the case.
Metal particles, including nickel, iron and chromium, were introduced during the manufacturing process at McNeil's plant in Fort Washington. Prosecutors said McNeil knew about the problem for nearly a year but failed to take immediate steps to fix it.
The company and prosecutors said in court Tuesday that no one was injured.
"McNeil's failure to comply with current good manufacturing practices is seriously troubling," Acting Assistant Attorney General Mizer said in a statement after the judge accepted McNeil's plea. "The Department of Justice will continue to be aggressive in pursuing and punishing companies such as McNeil that disregard a process designed to assure quality medicines, especially OTC drugs for infants and children," he said.
McNeil is a unit of Johnson & Johnson. The New Brunswick, New Jersey, health care giant has struggled with scores of product recalls since 2009.
In this case, McNeil first learned of the particle problem in May 2009, when a consumer complained about black specks inside a bottle of Infants' Tylenol, according to court documents. McNeil subsequently found metal particles during production but continued making the liquid medicines for several more months.
"There were investigative steps taken, but not all of the steps required under all of our internal operating procedures," company attorney Michael Schwartz told The Associated Press on Tuesday.
McNeill eventually traced the problem to the machinery at its plant in Fort Washington and issued a recall. The Food and Drug Administration said the potential for serious medical problems was remote but advised consumers to stop using the medicine.
The suburban Philadelphia plant — which was linked to several recalls of Tylenol and other nonprescription drugs for children and adults — was shuttered in April 2010 and rebuilt from the ground up, but it has yet to reopen.
The company is operating under an agreement with the FDA requiring increased inspections and oversight at its factories.
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McNeil and Johnson & Johnson have been manufacturing and marketing Tylenol products for decades. These products have given rise to lawsuits and recalls.
In November 2000, three-year-old Brianna Maya was given Children’s Motrin and Tylenol to treat her fever. She suffered a severe SJS and TENS reaction that has caused her to suffer severe eye and lung damage. She suffers seizures and will never be able to have children. In 2011, a jury awarded Brianna and her family $10 million.
In another Children’s Tylenol lawsuit, River Moore, a two-year-old boy, died because the Very Berry Strawberry Children’s Tylenol he was given caused liver failure. He began spitting up blood only 30 minutes after taking the medicine. The family of the boy alleges that the medicine contained a higher than normal concentration of the active ingredient and is pursuing a lawsuit. River’s death occurred only months after a recall by McNeil and Johnson & Johnson.
In April 2010, the companies recalled more than 40 over-the-counter drugs including Children’s Tylenol. The Children’s Tylenol recall was issued because negligent manufacturing practices may have caused the drugs to contain higher than normal concentrations of active ingredients and other contaminants. According to a letter from the companies, some samples of this medicine contained up to a 24% higher concentration of the active ingredient.
Tuesday, March 17, 2015
Easy@Home Areta 10 Parameter (10SG) Urinalysis Test Strip Review #AretaUrinalysis100count
Accurate and Tests More Parameters than Most Brands
Did you know that Urinalysis Test Strips are useful in the preliminary screening for diabetes, liver diseases, hemolytic diseases, urogenital, and kidney disorders?
The Easy@Home Areta Urinalysis Reagent Strips provide the fast and accurate tests for the following parameters: Glucose, Bilirubin, Ketone, Specific Gravity, Blood, pH, Protein, Urobilinogen, Nitrite and Leukocytes in urine. Results can be read with two minutes of use.
The Easy@Home Areta 10 Parameter (10SG) Urinalysis Test Strip package contains one bottle and the bottle contains 100 Strips. The Urinalysis Test Strips are fresh to use for 90 days after opening. These strips are also FDA approved and cleared for OTC use.
Oma found the Easy@Home Areta 10 Parameter (10SG) Urinalysis Test Strip a super easy and convenient method to assist diagnoses in kidney function, urinary tract infections, carbohydrate metabolism, liver function, acid-based balance and urine concentration. This urinalysis is a useful procedure as an indicator of health or disease.
Tips- Replace cap immediately after removing the test strip and do not touch the test areas.
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Product Description
Urinalysis Test Strips are useful in the preliminary screening for diabetes, liver diseases, hemolytic diseases, urogenital, and kidney disorders.
The package contains one bottle and the bottle contains 100 Strips, easily used within the shelf life, no waste. (All mainstream Urinalysis Test Strips are fresh to use for 90 days after opening).
FDA approved and cleared for OTC use.
10 Parameters: The Easy@Home Areta Urinalysis Reagent Strips provide the fast and accurate tests for the following parameters: Glucose, Bilirubin, Ketone, Specific Gravity, Blood, pH, Protein, Urobilinogen, Nitrite and Leukocytes in urine.
Nitrites: may be a sign of urinary tract infection or other infection.
Leukocytes: aka white blood cells. Also indicates presence of infection.
Glucose: the most common test for diabetes.
pH: measures urine acidity, associated with higher risk for kidney stones.
Protein: (albumin): tests for kidney function.
Ketones: caused by disorders of increased metabolism; also by unbalanced diets such as high protein/low carb, anorexia or fasting.
Specific gravity: evaluates the body's water balance and urine concentration.
Blood: can result from infection, injury, inflammation, kidney stones or cancer.
Bilirubin: could indicate liver or gallbladder problems such as gallstones, hepatitis, cirrhosis or tumors.
Urobilinogen: checks for liver disease.
Easy to Use:
- Just dip the test into urine sample for 1-2 seconds and read results
- Just compare the reagent areas on the strip and the parameter corresponding color on the container.
- Results in minutes; Test at home and keep the privacy
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Monday, March 16, 2015
2 Danish Dough Whisk Review #doughwhisk
Large 13.5 Dutch Style Stainless Steel With Wooden Handle
When you get ready to cook your family a meal but realize that you do not have the correct tools for the job; instead of enjoyment, you get frustrated. Every chef, professional or amateur, understands that having the best equipment you can find is essential to your culinary success.
The Danish Dough Whisk makes whisking easy and is perfect for all your cooking and baking needs. Do you like to make homemade pizza, pastry, bread, and pasta dough? This sturdy whisk helps you to produce the perfect dough every time.
When the job is done, just clean up with a sponge and soapy water; then air dry. The whisk comes with a 100% Satisfaction Guarantee – so try it risk free.
Product Description
Do you want PERFECT dough EVERYTIME! You NEED our Premium Danish Dough Whisk!
Exceptional Quality - This Dough Whisk is made from Professional Food Grade Stainless Steel and will not break under the weight of dough.
Sturdy Wooden Handle makes this the Dutch Dough Whisk easy to grip and use to make any type of dough.
Professionals Choice - A secret weapon that expert bakers use to produce PERFECT dough each time
- No Mess! - Easy to clean. Sponge, soap and water. Way easier to clean then a traditional wire dough whisk
- The Danish Dough Whisk is exactly what you need for PERFECT pizza, pastry, bread, and pasta dough
- Exceptional Product - Food grade stainless steel construction with an easy to grip sturdy wooden handle.
- 100% Satisfaction Guarantee on all of our products
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe would be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."
Best Way to Keep Your Pot
From Boiling Over
Place a wooden spoon over boiling water to keep it from boiling over. There is a lot of science behind this, but the easiest way to explain why this works is because the spoon pops a lot of the bubbles once they come into contact with it, and it also absorbs some of the moisture.
Apparently, metal spoons don’t work because they heat up too fast. Let me know if you try this one.
Saturday, March 14, 2015
The Best Way To Chill Wine
Oma loves this simple tip! Just plop one or two frozen grapes in a glass of red wine that has been kept at a room temperature that is too warm.
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