Power Outage Safety and Supplies – Be Ready!

Setting up the new propane heater rated for indoor use during our last power outage

It’s been over a week since the snow, wind, and ice storms here in Washington that wreaked havoc on the roads (read Slideshow: Seattle January Snow and Ice Storm Pictorial Recap).  Hundreds of thousands lost power during the ice and wind portion of the storm and that included us.  We’ve suffered week long outages in [...]

Giveaway – Talking Rain Sparkling ICE Carbonated Flavored Water Taste Test

Sparkling ICE Rrview and Giveaway

Sparkling ICE is  a zero calorie carbonated flavored water made by Talking Rain.  The waters are caffeine- and gluten-free and sweetened with Splenda to which they’ve added B vitamins, vitamin D, green tea, and antioxidants (about 20% of your daily requirement in each 2-serving bottle).  Splenda is an artificial sweetener, something we’re trying to limit [...]

Weight Loss Review : Fullbar with Slendesta – Does it Work?

Fullbar Weight Loss Aid - natural appetite suppressant

I saw an interview with Dr Snyder, the doctor that created the Fullbar program some time ago on TV, and he made so much sense that I searched them out to find more.  I don’t understand all the sience behind Fullbar, but I do know they taste good.   The active component is Slendesta, a natural [...]

Recipe: Heart-Shaped Blini with Smoked Salmon and Lemon Caper Sour Cream

Heart Shaped Blinis - Make Ahead Appetizers for Valentine's Day

Rich and creamy sour cream is combined with capers and lemon which adds a wonderful flavor on these savory appetizers. Prepare the batter the day before, or or even prepare the blinis as early as the day before your dinner or party and then refrigerate them until you’re ready.  Then reheat them on a baking [...]

Magellan Wireless Back Up Camera Safely Wipes Out the Blind Spots

Installing the Magellan CPBCKUSGXXX Wireless Back Up Camera

Connie blogged a week or so ago about her new found love for her  Magellan RoadMate 9055-LM GPS navigator unit (read I Won’t Go Without My Magellan RoadMate 9055-LM GPS Navigator).  While it’s phenomenal by itself, it becomes a wunderkind when we added the Magellan CPBCKUSGXXX Wireless Back Up Camera. For the type of car [...]