April Showers: Sage Spoonfuls Let's Get Started Kit Giveaway (Ends 4/25) U.S.

As parents, we only want the best for our babies. By feeding them homemade baby food, we are not only giving them the most delicious and nutritious food-we are laying a strong foundation for a lifetime of healthy choices and helping to prevent them from becoming picky eaters.

Founder Liza Huber of Sage Spoonfuls provides simple recipes so that you can deliver healthy meals and have happy babies!

 

This 19 piece Let's Get Started Kit includes everything you need to make and store your own fresh, natural homemade baby food with ease! The Sage Spoonfuls immersion blender and food processor allow you to puree up to 2 week’s worth of baby food in just seconds and storing is an easy 1-step process with the Sage Spoonfuls Storage System!

This packages includes:

 

- "Sage Spoonfuls-Simple Recipes, Healthy Meals, Happy Babies" by Liza Huber Winner of the 2012 Mom's Best Literary Gold Award!

- 1 Immersion Blender with 1 Food Processor

- 12 BPA-free 4 oz Storage Jars - Made in the USA!

- 1 Pack of 60 Labels - Made in the USA!

- 2 stackable Storage Trays - Made in the USA!

- 1 Pocket Guide

I so wish I had owned this when my daughter was beginning to eat solid foods.  I longed to make my own baby foods, but I struggled to do it.

 

BPA free and made of non-toxic materials!

Winner of a 2012 Cribsie Award for Best New Arrival! Winner of the Parent Tested Parent Approved Seal!

One *lucky* Mommy Guru fan will win a Let's Get Started Kit! To enter please use the Rafflecopter form below. Giveaway ends April 25th at 11:59pm EST open to US residents only, ages 18+. Good luck!

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Epica Manual Multi-Blade Spiral Vegetable Slicer Review

I am the one who normally cooks all the meals in my household.  I am always looking for items that will make my task easier.  And I think I may have found something that is truly versatile and fun to use.  It is the Epic Manual Multi-Blade Spiral Vegetable Slicer.  When this first arrived, I was amazed at how big it was an all the different attachments.  It has nice suction cups to keep it in place, and the three blades are interchangeable.  I will tell you that these blades are very tight and hard to get out in the beginning.  The two blades that you are not using can easily be stored below the top part of the slicer.  The three blades are as follows:

• 1/8" strips
• 1/4" strips 
• flat ribbons

I will be honest--I have only used one of these because I find that it works well with onions.  I used the 1/4" strips attachment, and this picture will show you the result.

I was making French Dip sandwiches, and we love to saute onion strips.  I used to have to cut these by hand, and I could never cut the strips in any uniform pattern.  With this vegetable slicer, I only had to cut the onion in half, put it on the slicer (I wish there were some more instructions with this slicer--I did struggle to learn how to use it), and then turn the handle.  Out came the strips.  I cooked them up, they were really good.

Next I tried them on potatoes.  I don't remember which attachment I used--it is kind of a trial and error type thing--but I was very pleased with these potatoes.  Nice and uniform and really good!

If you are looking for something to help you cut uniform vegetables (and more, I'm sure), you must check out this vegetable slicer.  It is easy to use, and I think you will be pleased with the result.  In fact, if you have a procrastinating husband or boyfriend, tell him you want this.  Give him the link from above, and it can still arrive in time for Christmas!

I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

John Boos Cutting Board Giveaway Event (Ends 12/20) U.S.

Welcome to the John Boos Cutting Board Giveaway Event

Welcome to the Boos Board Giveaway Event Hosted by Adventures Of Mommy & Me

Read her review of this board HERE

What a way to end and begin your year!  Such a beautiful piece, and you can imagine the many ways you may be able to use this attractive cutting board.  And it's made of hardwood --the preferred material for cutting boards anyway.
John Boos & Co. is the leading manufacturer of butcher block and stainless steel gourmet and food service products in the U.S.A. JB&C is renowned for their famous Boos Blocks and Cutting Boards. JB&C products are "Made in the U.S.A" of solid and quality North American hardwoods, and are the finest in quality, workmanship and design.

 JB&C's commercial food service grade Boos Blocks butcher blocks and cutting boards are being used by celebrity chefs throughout the nation. Rachael Ray, Bobby Flay, Paula Deen, Alton Brown, the Iron Chefs of Iron Chef America, Tyler Florence, Giada de Laurentiis, Mario Batali, and Emeril Lagasse are just a few chefs that rely on and use Boos Blocks. "The Food Network" features chefs who prepare meals every day on Boos Blocks cutting boards. In most cases Boos Blocks cutting boards are used on the daily and weekly television programs sponsored for the chefs. Martha Stewart, Oprah's chef, Art Smith, and even the White House all have John Boos products in their kitchens as well.

Visit John Boos on Facebook and YouTube to learn more!

How would you like to win the same Boos Board as pictured above?

Maple Chopping Block

With Stainless Steel Band & Handles

Hard Maple End Grain Construction

Boos Block Cream Finish w/ Beeswax

15.5" Dia. x 2.5" Thick

Juice Groove On One Side - Reverse Side Flat

Stainless Steel Band & Handles

Retails for $199.95 

Giveaway open to U.S only~Starts 12/1 and ends 12/20

~Good Luck~

Disclosure: I received no compensation for this publication. My opinions are my own and may differ from those of your own.  My Devotional Thoughts is not responsible for sponsor prize shipment.  

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This Day in History October 25, 1955

By Hedwig von Ebbel (Own work) [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons

What would we do without this fantastic kitchen necessity?  We can be so glad that on this date in 1955, that the first microwave for home kitchen use was introduced in Mansfield, Ohio.  Tappan Company's model sold for $1295 ($10,500 by today's standards).  As you can imagine, sales were slow.  But this was better than the early microwaves that sold for $2000-$3000 ($16,000-$24,000 by today's standards)!  I am glad that prices are much better now on these household appliances! You would be hard-pressed to find a kitchen without one in this day and age (though I am sure there are those who don't have one).

For more information, please check out:

http://www.wired.com/thisdayintech/2010/10/1025home-microwave-ovens/

http://homeschooling.about.com/od/holidays/ss/October-Worksheets3_all.htm

http://famousdaily.com/history/microwave-oven-tappan-stove-company.html

Sizzling Summer Kitchen Giveaway (Ends 7/30) U.S.

It sure is hot this summer! BabyCostcutters and Donna's Deals and More have teamed up to bring you a hot giveaway! This giveaway is so hot, it's sizzling! So what exactly are we giving away? I'm so glad you asked!

We're giving away a 10 piece Rachael Ray Porcelain Enamel II Nonstick Cookware Set in your choice of orange, red or blue.

• Stylish two-tone gradient exterior, this cookware heats quickly and evenly, reducing -hot spots that can burn foods
• Long-lasting nonstick interior allows food to slide off and makes cleanup quick and easy
• The rubberized dual-riveted handles are comfortable and oven safe to 350 degrees.
• Tempered glass lids - watch your foods cook without having to remove the lid to keep moisture locked in, lifetime limited warranty

You'll also be receiving a Rachael Ray Bubble and Brown Set of 4 Ramekins in your choice of orange, blue, green, yellow, or chocolate.

• Includes: Four - 10 ounce Bubble & Brown Singles
• Multiple Use Stoneware - Dishwasher, microwave, freezer safe and oven safe to 500°F for convenience and versatility. The glazed interior is nonporous so foods won't interact
• Shallow sides result in crunch tops for each serving
• Flared Handles - Flared handles allow you to get a good grip from any angle.

Last but not least you will also receive Rachael Ray's Big Orange Book {paperback} with her biggest ever collection of all new 30 minute meals plus kosher meals, meals for one, veggie dinners, holiday favorites and much more!

Total retail value $179.93....can I just say $180. One winner will be receiving all 3! This giveaway is open to the Continental US only and ends on July 30th at 11:59pm est.

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Disclosure: I received no compensation for this publication. My opinions are my own and may differ from those of your own. My Devotional Thoughts is not responsible for sponsor prize shipment.