Happy 127th Birthday to the Hotel Del Coronado

The Hotel del Coronado, located across San Diego Bay on the Coronado peninsula, first opened for business in 1888. Today, ninety-five years later, it remains one of the most celebrated Victorian seaside resorts in the world. When plans for the structure were initially proposed by two midwestern businessmen, Elisha Babcock and H.L. Story, they promised "the largest hotel in the world . . . too gorgeous to be true."  These first owners would undoubtedly be pleased to see how impeccably the Hotel del Coronado's present owners have maintained this architectural gem. 

Oma and Opa love to spend their 'day at the del.'  There is so much to see, do and taste!  You can enjoy S'mores on the Beach; relax by the sunny poolside or in the hot tub; rent a bicycle; and explore all seventeen unique shops under one roof! Oma's favorite activity is a visit to ENO Pizzeria & Wine Bar. ENO is an artisan pizzeria and wine bar in an energetic setting reminiscent of a neighborhood wine bar. You can book a reservation online!

Fun Fact:  Actresses Lucille Ball and Esther Williamswere guests at The Del, enamored by the unique charm and relaxing oceanfront setting. Lucille Ball along with Desi Arnaz retreated to The Del for a lengthy stay in 1950 to fine-tune their “Ricky and Lucy” personas (which television executives had originally dismissed). And, Esther Williams who visited the resort in 1958, enjoyed her stay so much that she returned again in 1988 to reenact the scene with sons Benjamin and Kimball.

Photo Credit: Oma (January of 2009)

Lunch Bag Hango - Set of Two Sizes (Small &Large) Review #hangobags

Oma was very pleased with the construction and durability of the two extremely cute Lunch Bags. They are made of a high density polyester 300D material. Oma’s lunch bags were shipped in a beautiful 100% Cotton Gift Bag. The large pink lunch bag measured 6L x 6H x 10W (inches) while the smaller one was 5L x 5H x 7.5W (inches).

It is always important to have a high quality insulated lunch bag. Pack your own lunch usually leads to healthier meal choices. It also leads to a healthier wallet.  Hango Lunch Bags come in Pink and Black.

Tip: These bags have many uses. Oma uses hers to pack her toiletries for travel.

Learn 5 reasons to Hang with Hango.

1. Set of two sizes for different occasions.
2. The best thermal insulation system - your food is kept longer.
3. Zipper made of stainless steel - much more beautiful and durable.
4. High quality material and a very pretty design.
5. They are the only ones to offer lifetime warranty

Negative: When you first unpack the lunch bags, they emitted slight unpleasant odor. However, Oma placed her lunch bags outside overnight and the problem was solved.

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• ENJOY A FANTASTIC 100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEE - I am so confident you're going to love your Lunch Bag I'm offering it with an excellent guarantee. If you have ANY problems with your Hango Lunch Bag THROUGHOUT THE PRODUCT'S LIFETIME simply let me know and I will refund every penny of your purchase. On top of that, doubtlessly, I will send you another brand new lunch bag TOTALLY FREE of charges.
• ARE YOU LOOKING FOR QUALITY WITH A PRETTY DESIGN? Unlike many of the lunch bags available for purchase which are made from cheap material, your Hango™ Lunch Bag is fashioned from high density polyester 300D. In addition to the best quality, we are offering you a very beautiful product. Now you can use your lunch bag everywhere.
• WHAT ABOUT HAVING 2 DIFFERENTS SIZES FOR DIFFERENTS MOMENTS? Your Hango Lunch Bag is the only one that offers you a set of two differents sizes, giving you more comfort and practicality. The big one can load, for example, full meals, kits for your picnic or up to 6 cans of soda. You can use the small one, for example, to carry fruits, sandwiches, cookies or some other snack. Enjoy it!
• IS THE HANGO™ LUNCH BAG FOR YOU OR IS IT A GIFT TO SOMEONE YOU LOVE? The set comes inside of a beautiful gift bag, made of 100% cotton. Everybody loves it!
• THE PACKAGE INCLUDES: 1x Black Lunch Bag (Large) 6L x 6H x 10W (inches) and 1x Black Lunch Bag (Small) 5L x 5H x 7.5W (inches)

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Kitchen Mastery Silicone Grill Gloves Review #grillgloves

When Oma first open the box, she thought the Kitchen Mastery Silicone Grill Gloves would prove to be bulky and uncomfortable. The opposite was true. These gloves are perfect for both indoor and outdoor culinary endeavors. Oma loves the bright orange color; it makes it almost impossible to loose! The Silicone material is also very easy to keep clean and sanitary.

Care You can just throw them onto the top shelf of your dishwasher!

Tip: The Kitchen Mastery Silicone Grill Gloves are heat resistant for temperatures up to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.

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• 4.9 OUT OF 5 STARS - When you open up your Kitchen Mastery Box, you will see why customers give these Grill Gloves 4.9 out of 5 stars. You'll notice that they have unique, custom non--slip design. HEAT RESISTANT for temperatures up to 425 degrees Fahrenheit and uniquely designed to prevent slipping, you'll have the best protection while you enjoy every cooking experience. The Kitchen Mastery Silicone Gloves are solving the most common frustration when grilling.
• CUSTOM NON SLIP DESIGN makes them THE BEST CHOICE for HANDLING HOT ITEMS of the oven, grill, microwave, fireplace, etc. We know how many times you burn your hands while working around a blazing fire and these Silicone BBQ Gloves are designed just for you. You'll IMPROVE your manoeuvers with flexible and comfortable 5 fingers gloves, perfect to add to your bbq tools collection.
• SAVE MONEY AND HASSLE - Every time you use the Kitchen Mastery Silicone Gloves, you'll know that they are guaranteed to last. There is nothing more durable than our BPA-Free, FDA approved silicone. You'll keep your hands SAFE and DRY.
• ENJOY your BBQ Parties with Family and Friends. 100 % Waterproof and DISHWASHER SAFE (no stains or smell even after long term use). Use them as Oven Mitts, Pot Holders, Gripping Gloves, Barbecue Tools or Working Gloves. Simply perfect for cooking and baking sessions, outdoor barbecue or camping. 1 Long-Lasting Pair of Cooking Gloves with One-Size-Fits-Most Design. MULTIPLE USES around the house: putting logs into a fireplace, changing a hot light bulb, defrosting your freezer and many others.
• BUY with CONFIDENCE - If, For Whatever Reason, You Don't Absolutely Love Your Silicone Barbeque Gloves, Just Return them, And We'll Refund Every Penny (Or Replace It, If There Is A Problem). Total Commitment to make YOU HAPPY!

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Francois et Mimi Stacking Mug Set with Rack Review #StackingMugSet

Perfect for coffee, tea, hot chocolate and/or soup. 

Oma really loves her Francois et Mimi Stacking Mug Set. 

The stainless steel rack holds the four mugs securely and conserves your counter space. It fits perfectly under my cabinets.

Most importantly, this bright colorful set of Stoneware Ceramic will complement any kitchen. Each mug hold eleven ounces and they are both microwave and dishwasher safe. 

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• Space-Saving Design

• Colorful and Bright

• Lead-Free

• Dishwasher and Microwave Safe

• Made of Stoneware Ceramic

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Frescovino Wine Chilling Rod Review #wineaccessories

Oma does like her glass of red wine. However, every once in a while a guest will prefer a chilled glass of chardonnay. White wines served too warm will taste alcoholic and flabby. For those unexpected guests, the Frescovino Wine Chilling Rod saves the day.

This chilling rod is actually a “four in one” product. The three pieces serve as a chiller, aerator, pourer and stopper. It is beautifully housed in a sleek box with a magnetic lock. This product looks fancy and works great. At under $20.00, this would make the perfect gift to bring to a party host or hostess!

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• ✅ALL-IN-ONE TOOL: The ChillaVino is composed of 3 pieces. The chilling rod maintains the wine chilled. The decanting pourer aerates the wine for a full flavour taste and a dripless pour to avoid any mess. The stopper is used to cork the wine for future use.
• ✅THE ULTIMATE WINE CHILLER: Every wine is meant to have a specific taste with different complexities, and the ChillaVino brings those to life with the perfect chill. Ice buckets over cool white wines and often red wines are too warm. The ChillaVino provides the right balance to create the optimal temperature for white, red and rose wines.
• ✅SIMPLE TO USE: The ChillaVino is very easily assembled. When it's time to drink the wine, the rod is taken out of the freezer, attached to the decanting pourer, and simply inserted in the bottle of wine. When done, simply rinse under warm water and put back the rod in the freezer. It’s easy to carry with you, so you can bring your ChillaVino to your parties, BBQs, and picnics.
• ✅MOST SOPHISTICATED GIFT BOX IN ITS CLASS: Not only is the ChillaVino Wine Chiller a definite crowd pleaser with its sleek look, but it comes in an elegant box that makes it the BEST gift idea.
• ✅GUARANTEE: We are so confident that you will love your ChillaVino that we offer a no questions asked money back lifetime guarantee. So make sure to get a ChillaVino for you, your friends and family TODAY!

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300 Lumens LED Ultra Bright Lantern Review #brightestLEDlantern

The Perfect LED Lantern for Camping,
Hiking or Any Type of Emergency

This bright Lantern is made of sturdy rubber and ABS plastic construction for maximum durability and water resistance. It has a cute hook built into the bottom so you can easily hang the lantern from a hook or tree. You can quickly twist and remove the top if you need a focused forward lighting.

This is the perfect portable, clean light c compact lantern for emergencies and power outages. Oma keeps hers under the living room TV.

Tip: Needs 3 D size batteries (not included)

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MOST RELIABLE LANTERN ON THE MARKET - It uses LED bulbs with an output of 300 lumens, guaranteeing you crystal clarity and over 100,000 hours of use.

LIGHTWEIGHT AND WATER RESISTANT - Designed with a hook at the bottom that makes it easy to set it up virtually anywhere.

3 LIGHTING MODES: Low, High and Flashing strobe. Depending on your needs, you can switch to any of the modes seamlessly by simply cycling the switch button.

6 FULL DAYS OF POWER! The last lantern you will ever need to buy.

PERFECT GIFT IDEA, BEST VALUE ON AMAZON!

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Every AYL Product comes with at least 12 months warranty. There goal is for you to be completely satisfied with both the product you purchased and the service you have received.

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Unique iPad Keyboard Review + Giveaway #SleeKeys

What a great idea. This Keyboard actually work with the iPad Air's keyboard and flips out of the way when not needed. You do not need to use Bluetooth, Batteries, or those annoying wires. The case it comes in is also very stylish and a great hard cover to protect your iPad.

SleeKeys is available in three beautiful colors; Black, blue and red with the combination of either a black or white keyboard.  I hope they make one for my regular iPad soon.

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• SleeKeys is the only Keyboard that works without Batteries or Bluetooth! Does not need any charging or pairing. No additional battery life is drained from the iPad when using SleeKeys. Simple and easy to use. Just flip over keyboard to use and flip it back to use your touch screen. It can't get any simpler than that!
• Unlike other keyboards that can only be used in an upright position , this keyboard can be used while sitting on the couch or even lying in bed!!
• Works with iPad air, iPad air 1 and iPad 5 ONLY will NOT WORK with iPad air 2 or iPad 6. Travel-friendly SleeKeys is designed for on the go use. With no setup necessary, SleeKeys can be used virtually anywhere. Simply flip the keyboard on the screen to start typing.
• Stylish Slim PU leather case that protects your iPad air from falls. Case looks like a fashionable leather notebook with magnetic closing belt.
• 4 features in 1 - Serves as a high quality protective case, keyboard and a 2 position stand.

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