Sunday, November 9, 2014

Zaptop Beer Bottle Opener Review #zaptopbeerbottleopener


What a fun and unique gift for the beer lovers in your life. It is easy to use, convenient, and super-fast! The magnet feature that catches the caps is a great feature. Oma found this gadget both ingenious and novel.

Check out the video below to see just how fast and easy the Zaptop Beer Bottle Opener works.



All Zaptop products are uniquely designed with simplicity in mind. For this reason, they only bring products to market that will help their customers gain peace of mind and make their lives easier when using their product.  Perfect for a Stocking Stuffer or Secret Santa gift.


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Product Description


Zaptop - The Easiest Bottle Opener that opens any standard beer or soda glass opens instantly without any effort. Perfect gift for stocking stuffers, dads, grandpa, party favors or housewarming gift. Here are the features: 

  • - EASY TO USE AND PORTABLE - Just push down and open a bottle instantly. Well sized to make it convenient and easy to carry.
  • - SPEED OPENER - The speediest bottle opener than any other bottle openers out there.
  • - DUAL FUNCTIONALITY - Opens bottles instantly and great beer bottle cap catcher with magnet.
  • - PROFESSIONAL GRADE AND DURABLE- Size really doesn't matter here. This bottle opener is built to last and will open hundreds of bottles within a few minutes.
  • - PERFECT GIFT - Great Christmas gifts or Stocking stuffers, Bartender, Party favors, or Birthday gifts for dad. If you love to socialize and party then this is the perfect bottle opener for you.



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Giveaway


Zaptop is giving one lucky 'Oma Loves U!'  reader a Zaptop Beer Bottle Opener  of their very one! Enter via the Rafflecopter below!



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A winner will be selected on 11/17/2014. Good luck!



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Saturday, November 8, 2014

BPA Free Stemless Wine Glasses Review #dramafreeglass


Stemless Wine Glasses for Indoor / Outdoor: BPA Free - Crystal Clear - Ideal as Pool, Beach, Patio, Boat, and Camping Wine Glasses




Oma loves to enjoy a nice glass of wine by the pool. However, wine glasses can easily break and cause an injury hazard. With BPA Free Stemless Wine Glasses, Oma never has to fret about that again and yet still entertain in style. These shatterproof 16 ounce glasses are known for their brilliant clarity—such clarity that makes them easily mistaken as crystal.

They are also very easy to travel with. Oma just throws one into her suitcase and then can enjoy a glass of wine in style at the hotel.

This no-break, no-fear, crystal-clear, chemical-free, dishwasher-safe product from Taza offers a 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed!


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Product Description



NEVER BREAK A GLASS AGAIN! With our drama-free glasses you can entertain in style, without the worries. Our glasses are known for their brilliant clarity—such clarity that makes them easily mistaken as crystal. Unlike crystal, however, these glasses won’t crack or break, which makes them ideal for entertaining anywhere, anytime. These shatterproof 16oz glasses allow you to enjoy your wine (or any drink) indoors or outdoors (think pool, patio, boat, campground, RV, etc)!

  • PREVENT PARTY DRAMA with shatterproof glasses. Our glasses' virtually indestructible construction will leave you free to enjoy company without the fear of breakage. From the dining table to the pool to camping-we have you covered.
  • ENTERTAIN IN STYLE with crystal clear TRITAN plastic glasses that provide the brilliance of a fine glass. There's no need to sacrifice practicality for clarity-be prepared to receive compliments on how well they showcase wine, cocktails or any other drink you serve.
  • PRIORITIZE YOUR PEACE OF MIND. Keep harmful ingredients out of your drink. Our USA-MADE Tritan plastic is not only some of the safest, it's also durable enough to be washed in the top rack of your dishwasher on a non-heated setting. DISHWASHER SAFE. 100% BPA-FREE & EA-FREE.
  • ENJOY SMOOTH RIMS. Our glasses are just like real wine glasses in every way. Standard plastic wine glasses have uncomfortable edges. Taza rims feel like a real glass. Save your lips for better things.
  • ENJOY ALL OF YOUR FAVORITE BEVERAGES. TaZa! 16 oz glasses are perfectly designed to be versatile for any drink. Enjoy wine, cocktails, lemonade, juice, or even dessert. They're lightweight and comfortable to hold - even for kids.

 

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Old Factory Candle Gift Set Review + Giveaway #oldfactory

Old Factory Candle Gift Set
Natural Soy Wax - Burns Clean & Even for Hours


 
The Old Factory Candle Gift Set

The Old Factory Candle Gift Set contain three different scented candles. Each candle burns clean and even for an amazing twenty hours! Each Candle is hand-poured in the USA and made with natural soy wax, self-trimming wicks, and premium fragrance oils.

Each gift set is themed around a group of related fragrances. This makes it very easy for you to find a perfect set for every occasion, every room in the house, and all the special people in your life.

Below are the list of Themes
and their related fragrances


Fall Harvest

  1. Pumpkin Spice
  2. Cranberry
  3. Autumn Leaves

Happy Holidays

  1. Christmas Tree
  2. Candy Cane
  3. Gingerbread

Winter Wonderland

  1. Hot Cocoa
  2. Roasted Chestnut
  3. First Snow

Romance

  1. Rose Petals
  2. Champagne
  3. Dark Chocolate

Fresh & Clean

  1. Lemongrass
  2. Olive Blossom
  3. Fresh Linen

Spa Day

  1. Cucumber
  2. Lemongrass
  3. Green Tea

Vacation

  1. Sea Breeze
  2. Hawaiian Lei
  3. Awapuhi

Coffee Shop

  1. Coffee Bean
  2. Hazelnut
  3. Chai Tea

Man Cave

  1. Straight Razor
  2. Leather
  3. Mahogany

High as a Kite

  1. Cannabis
  2. Incense
  3. Bag O' Cookies

New Born Baby

  1. Baby Powder
  2. Baby Shampoo
  3. First Blanket

50 Shades

  1. Leather
  2. Vanilla
  3. Jasmine Bubbles

Oma found these natural soy candles delightful! They are definitely gourmet candles worthy of gift giving. Their scents are charming and strong, but do not invoke the “scent headaches” Oma is susceptible to.

Romance Set of Candles (Scents: Rose Petals, Champagne, Dark Chocolate)

Oma fully enjoyed her Romance Set of Candles (Scents: Rose Petals, Champagne, Dark Chocolate). Candles always help Oma relax and happy! The fact that this product is both hand poured and made in the United States only brightens that cheer! Candles are always a great holiday gift idea!

Old Factory Candles Gift Set are sold at only at amazon for $25.00 (3 candles - 2.oz each). 


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Every purchase is 100% satisfaction guaranteed by Old Factory


Giveaway


“Oma Loves U!” has teamed up with Old Factory Candles to do a giveaway for her blog readers. One lucky fan will win an exclusive Amazon.com gift code for one candle set of their choice!

Rules for Giveaway:

Contest winners must have an Amazon.com account, a PayPal account (for shipping reimbursements). *Giveaway open in USA only.*


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4K HDMI Cable Ultra Premium Series by Solid Cordz® Review #hdmicable4k


4K HDMI Cable Ultra Premium Series by Solid Cordz®

4K HDMI Cable Ultra Premium Series by Solid Cordz® provides an interface between any audio/video source, such as set-top boxes, Blue-ray Disc players, DVD players, video game consoles, AV receivers and an audio and/or video monitor, such as digital television or plasma monitor, over a single cable. This High Speed HDMI cables have been designed to meet the performance standards set by HDMI 1.4 and have passed stringent Category 2 testing. They are backward compatible to all previous versions.

The major enhancements introduced in the HDMI 1.4 specification

  • HDMI® Ethernet Channel
  • Audio Return Channel
  • 4K Resolution Support

Solid Cordz® is a top company

Solid Cordz® is a top company and maker of premium utility tools and equipment as extension cables etc. Oma was very satisfied with this product. There are two cables per box. They are heavier and appear more durable that Oma’s old Cable. This 24K Gold-plated HDMI® connector provides optimal signal transfer and up to 18 Gbps Speed Rated. Oma could not really measure it but the cables did appear faster. They are also HDCP & RoHS & CEC Compliant & UL Certified!





Product Description


6ft High Speed HDMI® Cable with Ethernet 28 AWG

HDMI® provides an interface between any audio/video source, such as set-top boxes, Blue-ray Disc players, DVD players, video game consoles, AV receivers and an audio and/or video monitor, such as digital television or plasma monitor, over a single cable.

Our High Speed HDMI® cables with Ethernet have been designed to meet the performance standards set by HDMI 1.4 and have passed stringent Category 2 testing. They are backward compatible to all previous versions.

Below are the major enhancements introduced in the HDMI 1.4 specification

  • HDMI® Ethernet Channel - The HDMI 1.4 specification adds a data channel to the HDMI® connection, enabling high-speed, bi-directional communication. Connected devices that include this feature can send and receive data via 100 Mb/sec Ethernet, making them instantly ready for any IP-based application.
  • Audio Return Channel - The new specification adds an audio channel that will reduce the number of cables required to deliver audio "upstream" from a TV to an A/V receiver for processing and playback. In cases where a TV features an internal content source, such as a built-in tuner or DVD player, the Audio Return Channel allows the TV to send audio data upstream to the A/V receiver via the HDMI cable, eliminating the need for an extra cable.
  • 3D Support - The 1.4 version of the specification defines common 3D formats and resolutions for HDMI-enabled devices, enabling 3D gaming and other 3D video applications.
  • 4K Resolution Support - The new specification enables HDMI devices to support extremely high HD resolutions, effectively four times the resolution of a 1080p device. Support for 4K allows the HDMI interface to transmit digital content at the same resolution as the state-of-the-art Digital Cinema systems used in many movie theaters.


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Thursday, November 6, 2014

Professional Cocktail Muddler Bar Tool
Review + Giveaway #BtipsyCocktailMuddler




Little known fact is that Oma was a bartender for years, while her boys were young. Although it is a hard job, if you love people, bartending can be a fun and profitable profession. One thing about any job is that you need the correct tools to be successful.

The Professional Cocktail Muddler Bar Tool makes crushing, or “muddling”, limes and mint for cocktails such as mojitos and caipirinhas much easier. It thoroughly extracts juices and releases aromas and oils from the fruit's rind for maximum citrus flavor.

The Professional Cocktail Muddler Bar Tool is a “must-have” for the home bar and would make an excellent gift for a Cocktail enthusiast. This product is guaranteed 100% for up to 3 years!


Product Description


  • PERFECT FOR MAKING MOJITOS - If you want to make delicious mojito with aroma and good taste, or in other words - Real mojito, the Btipsy cocktail muddler is perfect for you and will alow you to enjoy every last drop of the drink. This drink muddler is BY FAR, The classy addition to your bar!
  • HIGH QUALITY STAINLESS STEEL - This Premium mojito muddler made out of the strongest material available and WILL NOT BREAK when muddling. This bar tool muddler will not peel or rust.
  • EASY TO CLEAN - Once finished using the Cocktail Muddler, it's very easy to clean it by hand or just placing it inside the dishwasher since this Cocktail Muddler is DISHWASHER SAFE. So feel free to clean it whatever you'd like.
  • BONUS WITH EVERY ORDER - We LOVE our customers and we always try to make them feel good and with a smile on their face. This is why we decided for a LIMITED TIME, to include a special BONUS with each order. Further directions after item arrives to you.
  • RISK FREE - With a 3 YEARS WARRANTY, we are committed to our 100% customer satisfaction so if you find that you are not "5-Star Happy" with us or our products then please contact us and we will do whatever it takes to make sure you are 100% happy.


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This generous sponsor has offered one of ‘Oma Loves U!’ readers the chance to win a Professional Cocktail Muddler Bar Tool. Just use the easy Rafflecopter form below to enter. 



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Reef Indy - 14 Months Old

Reef Indy - 14 Months Old

Reef Indy turned fourteen months old today.  He still loves to eat and skateboard.  If Reef is outside, he is happy.  Animal are his favorite thing. However, he is learning that he does not like the word, "no."

Saturday, November 1, 2014

Barbara - Teenaged Back-Up Singer for Buck Owens and Loretta Lynn

***Update: New Photo (Barbara is the girl on the right, sitting on the hay bale)

Bar-K image is from Dan Rather's 2014 interview with Loretta Lynn
(The Big Interview - (AXS-TV))

As the author of three busy blogs, Oma is always on the hunt for new and fresh material to share with her readers. After all, no one wants to read the same article about over-reported issues and events. However, with articles posted almost daily, the cascade of creative story lines occasionally become arid.

Unexpectedly, while on a vacation trip to Lake Tahoe with steadfast friends and mentors, Oma discovered a new theme of articles to study and produce. Human beings, by their fundamental nature of diversity, are fascinating. Their stories and life-lessons are both worth examination and publication.

On our eight-hour car ride to our Lake Tahoe resort, my friend Barbara shared the fact that she was assisting a freelance writer in his quest to learn about a “famous photo.”

Photo Buck Owens & the Bar-K Gang (with guest Loretta Lynn), KTNT-TV studios, Tacoma - 1960 Courtesy Buck Owens collection
Buck Owens & the Bar-K Gang with guest Loretta Lynn, KTNT-TV studios,
Tacoma - 1960 Courtesy Buck Owens collection


Oma learned that in 1958 a down-on-his-luck musician came to Washington in order to find steady work. That Bakersfield, California-based player was named Buck Owens. Soon after he arrived, Owens scored his own KTNT show known as the Bar-K Jamboree and formed a band called the Bar-K Gang.

At the time Barbara was just a teenager. Her best friend Carol loved to sing and Barbara often joined her in harmonizing. This collaboration lead the girls to audition for the Bar-K Jamboree show. To Barbara’s surprise, they were hired.

According to Owen’s autobiography, another Washington based singer made her TV debut on the Bar-K Jamboree Show soon after. Loretta Lynn was nervous. However, she still performed well enough to secure her first record deal when the owner of a little label signed her after seeing her on that show.

Oma was astonished to learn that the young background singer, sitting on a hay bale, in that “famous” historical photo was her friend Barbara!

Barbara married her sweetheart Chuck later that year. They went on to productive and rewarding careers as educators. My husband was the benefactor of Chuck’s (now known as Clete) irreplaceable guidance as a high school student.

When asked about her “famous” photo Barbara stated, “It was an exhilarating shock when I first viewed myself in that photo since I had not seen it before. I am looking forward to the Canadian free-lance writer’s story of this famous photo of the Bar-k Jamboree and guest (Loretta Lynn).

Although she started her career harmonizing, after her friend Carol left the group, Barbara had to nurture the confidence to sing as the lead. One of Barbara’s fondest memories is of the time when Buck Owens and Don Rich sang harmony for her as she sang “Crazy Arms.”

“How was I to know at that time that I was singing with future country music superstars.”

Oma, Barbara, and Clete during their October 2014 Tahoe Trip

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This is the first of a series that will be dedicated to the unique people, Oma (or her alias NASCAR Race Mom) has had the honor of meeting and/or interacting with in her stimulating life’s journey.