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Ok, I am going to come clean, literally. I am ashamed to show you this but in full disclosure I will. It is BAD. You might want to put on some cheap ray ban sunglasses to prepare for the eye-sore. And Please, don’t judge too harshly but with everything going on things just get out of hand on occasion and this is what happens:

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Get that look off your face! I warned you it was bad. And you said you wouldn’t judge.

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Told you it was bad. And I have tried several ways to clean it. Then when it didn’t work stuff just got more stuck on. And then cooked on. And became a bigger mess than I had time to clean most days. Usually I would use a magic eraser, which works ok but still left some baked on stuff behind that just continued to get worse. None of the commercial products have ever worked and they tend to be on the expensive side. So, after some research I found that some folks said baking soda works wonders. Well, let’s see what happens:

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All you need is some hot soapy water in a bowl, a towel and some baking soda.

Fill a bowl with some hot water and some dish detergent.

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Sprinkle the baking soda all over the stove top. Be generous, don’t hold back.

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Dip your towel in the bowl of hot soapy water and then squeeze out about half of it. You want it to be soggy. Place the towel over the stove top and let it sit for about 20 minutes. After the 20 minutes is up remove the towel and use it to scrub the stove top. Don’t get me wrong, this does work but if yours looks as bad as mine it is going to take a little elbow grease. And as you scrub you may need to add some more baking soda. But look what happens if you just keep at it:

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After I was done I had to wipe it down again to get all the residue off and then I sprayed it with Windex and shined it. Doesn’t it look great? Soooo much better!!

 

 

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Did you know that Rubbermaid has a new line of GLASS storage containers? Ohhhh, watch me drool. These are so great. Glass. Doesn’t stain when you put spaghetti sauce in them and then try to heat it up in the microwave! That’s big folks. Really big! AND, you can not only store food in them, and microwave them but you can put them in the oven…and the freezer. These are perfect for all those 4th of July leftovers we are going to have this evening. Then tomorrow I can warm them up and eat all over again! Yummy!!

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Christy and I were eying these in the store one day and as we were drooling and discussing the endless possibilities we decided right them and there we had to have a set. I think that Rubbermaid must have had a spy in there listening to us ooh and ahh because a few days later they asked me would I like to try them out. Heck Yeah!!

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Rubbermaid Glass can take your leftovers from the fridge to the oven or microwave and right to the dinner table. Clean up will be a breeze since these containers are also dishwasher safe. Made of crystal clear tempered glass, this container also has a removable rubberized gasket that creates a leak-proof seal.

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Now, you can enjoy the organization benefits of the Easy Find Lids system with the versatility of glass. Like other Easy Find Lids products, Rubbermaid Glass containers have lids and bases that neatly nest for compact storage. Lids snap to bases and other lids to make finding the right lid a breeze. Glass bases are designed to stack neatly, which saves space and prevents them from getting stuck together. Rubbermaid glass containers are also ideal for reheating foods in the microwave and the glass bases are oven safe up to 425°F. Plus, a built-in gasket creates a leak-proof seal.

rubbermaid-glass-giveawayAND, Rubbermaid would like to send one lucky reader a set for their very own!

To Enter: Tell me in a comment: What is your biggest food storage issue?

All entries must be received by July 9th, 2011 at 11:59 PM.All entries must have a valid US mailing address. Winner will be selected randomly and  will have 3 days to respond to the verification e-mail or another winner will be chosen.

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“Rubbermaid supplied some of the information and product for giveaway to help facilitate this post. I was in no other way compensated and all opinions are those of my own.”

 

One of my favorite places to shop online is a site that features unique artisans from around the world. Novica is in association with National Geographic and hopes to create a bridge between you and the many talented artisans across the globe. They have so many great items that my biggest problem is always what I want to buy next.

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The girls all got some Sterling Silver Jewelry for Christmas from a talented jewelry maker that lives in Thailand.

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I have gotten my Mom a handcrafted glass tea pitcher from an artisan that lives in Mexico.

I am addicted, I just can’t help it and I highly suggest that if you are ever looking for unique gifts that you check them out. I mean really…how cool is a chess set made from recycled auto parts?And the sculptures…oh my, they have some of the most gorgeous sculptures. Some of the mother ones would make great Mother’s Day Gifts.

I keep getting sucked into the necklaces and earrings. I want a necklace but I just can’t decide on which I like the best. So, I am going to ask you to choose which necklace you like. And to thank you…one of you will win a $50 gift card to Novica!!

To Enter simply visit Novica, browse around and choose a necklace that you love. Leave a link in the comments and you are entered! All entries must be received by April 29th at 11:59PM EST. All entries must have a valid US mailing address. Winner will be selected randomly and  will have 3 days to respond to the verification e-mail before another winner will be chosen.

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The great folks at Novica supplied me with a gift card, the gift card for this giveaway along with some of the information in this post. All opinions are my own though. I really LOVE Novica, what they stand for and believe in. Ok, so I guess I love what they sit for too because you can’t be left standing all the time, if you were you would get spaghetti legs and probably fall over at some point.”  


 

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As Mother’s we have all had the pleasure of buying sippy cup after sippy cup. Now, there is one just for us Mom’s! These make the perfect Christmas gift for the over-worked, frazzled Mom that you know. It could be you, your Mom, your best friend, a co-worker. Whoever. These are perfect:

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Isn’t it cute? Heather over at HeatherDuetsch.com makes some fabulous jewelry and hand painted glassware. She can customize a wine glass to suit your needs whether it be a Happy Birthday glass, a wedding gift, etc. Hand painted glassware is ideal for gifts or just for yourself. Hand painted wine glasses can add a touch of class to any party, event or occasion. You can even get the whole set…wine glasses and decanter. Whimsical hand painted wine glasses for birthdays, mother and other occasions are also available. Check out the Mommy’s Sippy Cups, they are my favorite. Heather’s Mother’s Bracelets are one of her most popular items. From one strand to five strands, show off your child’s name and birthstones with the personalized bracelets. A great gift for any mother or grandmother!

Shopping at heatherduetsch.com is easy and secure. She ships to all US states. For more information on custom designs you can call them or contact them by email. And all of their items are packaged wonderfully. There was NO WAY in heck that my glass could have been broken during shipping. SO, check out all the beautiful creations that Heather has to offer for your holiday gift giving this season…and keep her in mind when you are looking for that special birthday gift as well.

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