Product Review: Dr. Scholls For Her Comfort Insoles

Guess what day it is? Yep, that's right - it is Happy Hump Day Wednesday! Gotta love that week is half way over already for sure.

As some of you know, in the last week or so I received a box of goodies from Influenster with various products inside that they asked me to try out, sample, and give them provide them with feedback of my honest opinions.    Well, inside that box, Influenster provided to me on half of Dr. Scholls a pair of Dr. Scholls For Her Comfort Insoles.  I thought, well that is nice, but didn't get too excited, I mean how can you get excited over insoles, right?

Well - - let me tell you - start getting excited!  Honestly, I did put off trying them because I immediately noted on the package it said for sizes 6-10.  Really? The same person that wears a size 6 can wear the same insoles of a size 10 person?  Well, that told me that it was a "size 10" insole and I was going to have to cut it down to size and who's got time for that?  If I had simply taken the time to read the entire package upon receipt, I would have noted that it said "no cutting required" and it is true.  Somehow, someway, you just slide them in your shoe and they work!  Maybe it's magic, I don't know, but who cares how it works, it simply worked and fit perfectly in my shoe.

I wear flats to work all the time and, like some moms, instead of treating myself to new shoes all the time, I tend to treat the other family members to stuff before I treat myself. As such, my flats tend to get "flatter and flatter" on the insoles, ie. less comfortable.  Let me tell you - I slipped the insoles right in my "flattest" of flats and Oila! - it was like I had new shoes on my feet!

The gel-like material made for a "cool sensation" on my feet which was nice.  They also had gave extra support and cushion right where I needed them.  I was also worried before trying them that they would "take up room" in my shoes and make my shoes tight and less comfortable.  They did not!  Again, not sure how they didn't but they didn't.

Usually after working all day long I immediately come home, throw my shoes in the closet and slip on my comfy slippers before I start cooking dinner, etc.  Honestly, the last three days of wearing these insoles, I have not bothered to slip into my slippers until after dinner, cleaning the kitchen, taking care of dogs, etc. etc.  They are that comfortable!

Do you have uncomfortable shoes or are on your feet all day?  Try and pair of Dr. Sschools for Her Comfort Insoles and let me know what you think.  I don't think you will disappointed.

PRODUCT REVIEW: Annie's Homegrown Macaroni & Cheese

I was sent a cup of Annie's Homegrown Real Aged Cheddar Macaroni & Cheese microwaveable cups to try out and test by Influenster on behalf of Annie's Homegrown.  When I first opened my box of goodies to try and saw this product, I was like "Oh no, that is not going to be good."  The reason I said that is because I am not one to eat "microwaveable meals" nor am I know to eat "organic" or any other "healthy food" for the most part.  LOL But, I had a job to do it and I was going to do it well!

So, I took this little cup to work for my lunch this week to give it a try.  It probably didn't hurt it had that cute little bunny starting at me on the package, you know I am a sucker for furry, four legged cute creatures to plug me along.

Anyhoo - more about the product.  It was easy to make, simply tear off the plastic cover, remove the packet of cheese mx and fill with cold water to the "fill line" . . . didn't even need a measuring cup to measure my water, how easy is that!?  Then mix it up well....this is where I started getting more worried because the water looked a little "grey".  Well after reading the package I realized these were "wheat" and "organic" noodles which probably is what resulted in that appearance.  I plugged forward and heating it up as directed for two minutes.  When the microwave buzzed, I added the cheese mix and stirred and let it sit for another minute so the cheese could melt and get all ooey- gooey and then I went for it.   And............surprise............. it was actually pretty darn good!

The cheese melted all nicely, not clumpy or "powerdy" tasting.  It actually had a really nice "butter flavor" which I actually loved.  It was just the perfect size for a nice small lunch or snack.  I will definitely try them again.  I am thinking the kids would really like the White cheddar flavor.

Have you tried it?  Leave a comment below if so and let us know what you thought!


(NOTE: Providing this product by Influenster in no way, shape, or form swayed me in my review of this product.)

PRODUCT REVIEW: Microwave Pasta Boat

Well, it's Tuesday!  How is everyone's week going so far?  I could use a do-over but no since in wishing for that so we will just plug along as always.

Today I wanted to share with you a product that I stumbled across that is WONDERFUL!  It is one of those "As Seen On TV" items that you always wonder if it works or not.....well it DOES!  And if you know me, you know I am picky about things so when I say this works, it works!

It claims to make "Perfect Pasta Everytime" and so far for me it has!  You can make all kinds of pasta in it, not just spaghetti noodles.  It also comes with a little steaming rack to steam veggies, but I have never used it.  You simply throw your pasta in the pot, fill with water to the line indicated (depending on amount of servings you want to cook) and slap that puppy in the microwave and in about 20 minutes you have perfectly cooked pasta! I saw on some reviews that people said 20 minutes is too long to wait for pasta, but I don't know about you - but it normally took me a good 5-10 minutes to boil my water and then another 10 minutes to cook my pasta which by my calculator took about 20 minutes that way as well.  This way I simply throw it in the pot, put in microwave and walk away and forget about it. Works for me!

The handles on the side even allow you to measure your regular spaghetti noodles to determine how many servings you are cooking if you are not cooking an entire box.  I have cooked spaghetti noodles, elbow noodles and penne and all have turned out perfect based on the time it tells you in the little instruction book to cook it. 

If you are looking for a quick and easy way to cook pasta and not heat up your stovetop, I would give this a whirl!

DISCLAIMER:  I was not given any product by any company to review for free or otherwise.  I purchased this item on my own and liked it, so thought I would share with everyone else that may be in the market for such a thing or wondered if it worked.

Have a great Tuesday and rest of the week!

Tina

Meet your new best friend!

Well......the above photo doesn't look like much does it? In fact you are probably thinking what in the world is that? Is it a square of parmesean cheese? A pat of butter? Spongebob Square Pants in the nude? Well.....no. It is not none of those things. What this little 2" x 2" little square is......is your next best friend!!!!

I know you don't believe me now, but once you meet him, you will totally understand! This is actually an Adhesive Remover that is sold by Stampin' Up! and me and him have became very close this past week.

Have you ever designed a card, a scrapbook layout or some other papercrafting project only to get to the very end and notice that the back of the project is covered with glue that was stuck to your surface and has now adhesived itself to the back of your project? Or, sometimes you may glue on that last layer on the front of your card only to have a little extra glue or adhesive "sticking out" from that beautiful layer? Then what do you do? You probably do what I used to do and try to scrape it off with your nail or rub it with your finger and then you have usually a little black globby mess or a smudge on your beautiful artwork, right? Well - say goodbye to adhesive smudges and helllloooooo to your new little best friend!

This little guy works just like an eraser does for pencil marks! You simply rub it nice and easy across any little pieces or smudges of adhesive on your artwork and voila! It disappears with ease and no tell-tale smudge marks remain on your project!

You can pick up one of these little cuties on my Stampin' Up! site by clicking the "Shop Now" button up on the right corner of my blog or just by giving me a call or an email! The item number is 103684. The best part - - this little guy is only $3.50 and last foreva!

Hope everyone has a great Friday and an even better weekend!

Stampingly yours,
Tina