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Chopping, Dicing, Mincing…it has all been going on here. I have been putting these Chicago Cutlery knives through a workout!!

Chicago Cutlery Knife

The new Chicago Cutlery® DesignPro™ products help handle a knife with an innovative grip that guides your hand to the best position for superior control and cutting. I really can feel a difference, I mean you hear stuff like this all the time, companies claim they are the best at this or that but these handles do make a difference. Another thing I like about them is that they fit my hand really good. I have a couple of knives that I hate to use because the handle is either too skinny, too fat or shaped weird and it hurts my hand.

Chicago Cutlery Design Pro Knives

The Chicago Cutlery knives are made with ultra sharp, Japanese steel blades to improve your cutting experience. It just slices through things making it as easy as cutting warm butter. I have been using these exclusively since they arrived on my doorstep, all my others I had have gone to the infamous knife graveyard. And, make sure you hang onto the sheath they come in, it is re-usable and will help keep your knife in tip-top shape. There is nothing worse than finding that your favorite knife has a nick in it and doesn’t cut smooth anymore. I also never put mine in the dishwasher, I am always afraid they will get banged around and acquire nicks that way. And with a tool such as a favorite knife, I want to take as much care as possible to help it last for years to come…after all, it is something I use daily! As a matter of fact, I am used one this morning to make an omelet…filled with cheese, ham, onions and peppers!

Jyl’s Favorite Omelet

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/4 cup milk (optional)
  • 3 slices ham, chopped
  • 1/3 cup bell pepper, chopped
  • 1/3 cup green onions, chopped
  • 1/2 cup grated cheese

Directions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ham, bell pepper, cheese and onions; cook and stir until the onions and peppers are fairly soft, about 4 minutes. Whisk together the eggs and milk in a small bowl; pour over the sauteed vegetables and reduce the heat to medium. While the omelet cooks, lift the edge to allow the uncooked egg to flow underneath. When most of the egg is cooked, sprinkle cheese over the top. Allow the cheese to melt slightly, then fold in half and serve.

And thanks to Chicago Cutlery…One lucky reader is going to win a Chicago Cutlery DesignPro Chef Knife  (Retail value of $34)!!

This giveaway is open to US residents only.

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“I wrote this review while participating in a Brand Ambassador Campaign by Mom Central Consulting on behalf of Chicago Cutlery and received products to facilitate my post and a promotional item to thank me for taking the time to participate.”

 

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What are you doing for the one that you love this Valentine’s Day? I can guarantee you that Bric hasn’t even thought about it yet. The morning of, he will hear something about it on the news or the radio, panic will set in and he will go scrambling for whatever he can find. That is the way Bric shops. Me, I plan for weeks, if not months.One of his favorites happens to be Chocolate Covered Strawberries and the best I have ever had came from RedEnvelope! They are so big and juicy…and the taste is OHHhhMyStinkinHeck good!! They are also really pretty and come in a nice box for gift giving. Golly, I am drooling thinking about them. Ok, so maybe they are my favorite too and I get them for Bric so that he will have to share. After all, a girl has to do what a girl has to do.

chocolate covered strawberries

This Valentine’s Day, take the time to show how much you care – without the hassle! Sister sites RedEnvelope and ProFlowers make Valentine’s Day a cinch, offering high quality gifts for all price ranges, including gifts under $50! With RedEnvelope, choose from a vast array of timeless gifts, from jewelry to classic home accents. ProFlowers offers more traditional sentiment, like fresh and fragrant flowers, gourmet confections, and artisan gift baskets. Gone are the days of stale heart-shaped chocolates, last-minute trips to the mall, or waiting in long holiday lines at the florist: once you’ve picked out the perfect gift for your special someone, choose delivery dates (including day-of shipping), select gift wrap and a personalized card, then you’re set!

Mixed Roses

If you’re looking for time-honored Valentine’s Day traditions, ProFlowers helps show the one you love just how deep your commitment goes. Not sure where to start? Find amazing bouquets (including the highest quality roses, tulips, lilies, orchids, iris, daisies and more), in ProFlowers’ Valentine’s Day flower collection. With any order, you’ll always receive the ProFlowers seven-day freshness guarantee; flowers will bloom fresh for seven days, or they will send a new arrangement! In addition to arrangements, ProFlowers also offers gourmet Valentine gifts like truffles and dipped berries that are sweet enough for your sweetheart!

RedEnvelope caters to all your needs for Valentine’s Day, and beyond! Discover exclusive and memorable gifts for the ones you love, including gifts for the man who has everything! Does he love baseball? Surprise him with a sporty Ballpark Pens set. Or, send him the Superhero cufflinks so he knows just how much he saves the day! There’s many great choices in the Gifts for Him Collection. RedEnvelope also has gifts for THE most special woman in your life – Mom! How about the customizable Mother’s Birthstone Necklace that holds up to 5 precious stones – one for each of her children – or the Sculpted Jewelry Tree to hold all her favorite pieces? For thoughtful keepsakes, try the Reasons I Love U Stones, or send a Story of a Lifetime memory book to keep track of all your favorite moments together. With RedEnvelope, you’re sure to bring a smile to their faces this Valentine’s Day!

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RedEnvelope makes Valentine’s Day a cinch. Once you’ve picked out the perfect gift, choose delivery dates (including day-of shipping), select gift wrap, add a personalized card, and you’re set. No more trips to the mall for tired greeting cards and tacky ties! ;)

On RedEnvelope, discover exclusive gifts for everyone, including the man who has everything. He’ll love perfecting his favorite craft beer with the Home Brewery Kit, among other selections from RedEnvelope’s Gifts for Him Collection.  Moms will love keepsakes like Reasons I Love U Stones or elegant jewelry, like the silver Lily Pad Pearl Necklace – plus a Sculpted Jewelry Tree to hold all her favorite pieces!

strawberries dipped in chocolate

I wonder if Bric will notice if one of his strawberries is missing…

half-eaten chocolate strawberry

I guess I just couldn’t wait.

Thanks to  RedEnvelope, one lucky readers is going to win a $100 coupon code just in times for some quick Valentine Day shopping!

TO ENTER: Leave a comment telling me what your most memorable Valentine Day was. One I will never forget was when I chased Brian Schultz around the neighborhood so I could pin him down and kiss him so he would know just how much I liked him. Yeah, I was 5 but still, I thought that love would last forever. Then a couple of years later he moved and I never heard from him again.

All entries must be received by February 7th, 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 before another winner will be chosen.

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RedEnvelope supplied me with a gift code to help facilitate this post. All opinions stated within this post are those of my own and were in no way influenced by any outside source. The giveaway is also sponsored by the great folks at RedEnvelope because they want you to love them as much as I do! Oh, and you really should try the Chocolate covered Strawberries. They will put a smile on your face and a song in your heart. Yeah, they really are that good, and I promise that if you can’t eat them all I will be glad to help.”

 

I would be ashamed if you saw inside of my bathroom. Cords, cords everywhere! We have ONE electrical outlet in there and it seems like there are 10 appliances that want to be plugged in. As much as I know it is the wrong thing to do I always wind the cords around the appliance and shove it in a cabinet when we have company or things just need to be cleaned up. So, when I found out about the Conair Infiniti Cord-Keeper I was thrilled…now I just wish all of my other bathroom appliances had do the same thing.

    The Infiniti Cord-Keeper by Conair™ is all you need! Tourmaline Ceramic™ technology fights frizz to leave hair lusciously smooth, and at a push of a button, the cord retracts right back into the handle! It DISAPPEARS! Gone. Not all over my counter or floor. Best thing since sliced bread I tell ya. Ok, it works great too. Lots of power, leaves hair shiny and not all frizzy. And the cord DISAPPEARS! Oh, sorry, I said that already.
  • Tourmaline Ceramic™ Ionic technology – ion output helps smooth the cuticle layer creating silky, shiny hair; infrared energy protects hair’s natural luster
  • Ionic technology reduces static electricity and leaves hair silkier, shinier and more manageable
  • Retractable cord retracts into the handle with the touch of a button
  • High torque DC motor delivers maximum drying power to speed up styling
  • 1875 watts
  • Cool shot
  • 3 heat/2 speed settings
  • Removable filter
  • Concentrator
  • Diffuser
  • Limited three-year warranty
  • Unit weight: 2.75 lbs

This is one of those must haves! And it comes in pink…which my daughter absolutely loves. So, if you are looking for a great gift for the ladies in your life…check out the Conair Infiniti Cord-Keeper. Affordable, Stylish and a gift she will treasure!

“I received a sample product to help facilitate this post. All opinions are those of my own and were in no way influenced by any outside source or from receipt of product.”

 

Somebody’s gonna have some good lookin hair soon!

A big CONGRATULATONS goes out to:

Mary Elizabeth!

I hope you love your new dryer. Check your e-mail for verification and instructions. Remember you have 3 days to respond before another winner will be selected.

I hope everyone has had a fabulous weekend! We didn’t do to much that was exciting but it was a great weekend. I cooked lots because everyone was requesting this dish or that, I still have a couple of requests to fill though. One of our favorites that we had was homemade funnel cakes. It was so much fun making them with the whole family and then getting to taste our treats. HUGE hit! I do have a case of mild acne from all the stuff I have been eating lately though so I am going to have to scale back and lay off. You would think that at 40 years old I would no longer have that problem, and normally I don’t, mine is all food related.

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