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Dishwasher or Dishwashing Detergent... I wish someone had told me!

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We all have those memories of those not so funny embarrassing moments that could have been prevented if only someone had told you ...  Let's share a few laughs while also sharing something that you wish someone had told you regarding a washer, dryer, refrigerator, or dishwasher.  Those little lessons.   Me first!  I was helping an elderly friend clean her house.  She had not washed dishes in a long time.  So, with a helpful heart, I filled her dishwasher to full capacity but discovered no dishwasher detergent.  The only thing I found was Dawn.  I was young and had no idea there was a huge difference between dishwashing and dishwasher detergent.  Figuring Dawn would work, I filled the detergent holder to max, shut the door, and pressed start.   I then turned around to hand wash the remaining dishes.  She had a window over the sink and a beautiful view. So as I washed the remaining pots, pans, and dishes, I looked out the window.  Before long I had filled up the dish drainer with cle

Can I grill in the winter? Yes, you can!

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Thanks to it's incredible thermal efficiency, the outside temperature  does not affect the EGG, even if it drops below freezing!   The Big Green Egg Kamando does not rely on cords, gas tanks, or moving parts!  It is powered 100% by natural lump charcoal and fire and it will maintain its temperature even when it's cold outside. Don't want to keep running out to check on things?  Also available as an option, the EGG Genius!  It controls the temperature of your egg through your smartphone, tablet, or computer.  This allows you to remotely manage and monitor cooking temperatures for worry-free cooking and temperature of your food. With cooler temperatures of Fall and Winter, it's nice to try out some new comfort food recipes.  With this in mind don't forget the Green Egg Cast Iron Dutch oven which ads even more possibilities to your recipe's! I would love to hear your winter grilling recipes for warm comfort foods and grill side  stories!  Please share in the commen

Fall has arrived and with it the craving of pumpkin spice everything!

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Fall is in the air and of course almost everyone looks forward to the return of pumpkin spice everything.  Lets also share some of our other homemade fall favorites!  Growing up, my children always enjoyed my Super C Drink as they called it and always wanted it whenever they were sick.  A hot drink that not only smells like the best of the Fall Season in a cup, it tastes awesome and is filled with the benefits of  Vitamin C .   Ingredients: 1/2 to 1 pack of Sugar Free Alpine Spiced Apple Cider . Based on the package nutrition facts it has up to 70% vitamin C 1 slice up to 1/2 of a whole lemon depending on your taste for lemon. Per  Google, an average lemon contains up to 51% of your daily vitamin C.   1 Lemon Ginger Herbal Tea I use the one that says plus probiotics to support healthy digestion, I figure get the most out of it. 1 Orange & Spice Herbal Tea  Note:   Usually the Apple Cider is enough sweetener for me, but you can add your sweetener of choice to taste.   I would also a

Wood fired pizza, a great edition for your barbeque season!

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It's Barbeque time!  Have you consider wood fired pizza! With 4th of July approaching, in addition to the traditional hot dogs, hamburgers, and lots of sides like baked beans and potato salads.  This year this year add PIZZA!     And in case you haven't experienced it, you can cook pizza in as little as 60 seconds in the Gozney Roccbox !   It's a restaurant-grade portable pizza oven!  With dual fuel options you can fire up with the convenience of gas or discover the flavor or wood with the interchangeable wood burner! But not only is it great for pizza, The Gozney DOME Pizza oven allows you to roast, smoke steam, or bake! Super fast or low and slow.  From the perfect Neapolitan pizza to slow cooked pork belly, enjoy a wood-fired adventure with family and friends! I tried fresh hot pizza made in the Gozney earlier this week and it was GREAT!   I couldn't believe how quickly it cooked it and how simple it was! If you have a Gozney pizza oven, please share your favorit

Tips and Tricks for buying a new mattress from Tempur-Pedic®

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  A special thank you to  Tempur - Pedic ®  for these great tips! KNOW WHAT YOU NEED FROM A MATTRESS It’s important that you know what you need from your mattress. Do you have back pain? Do you or  your partner snore? Do you sleep hot? Do you wake up feeling tired more often than you do feeling  rested? These are all important questions to consider before looking for a mattress. Providing this  information to the sales associate will help them narrow your search and find your perfect mattress. KNOW YOUR OPTIONS If it’s been a while since you purchased your last mattress, you may want to reacquaint yourself  with the types of mattresses that are available to you. The most common types of mattresses are: COME IN AND TEST OUT THE PRODUCT AT  JEFF LYNCH'S PREMIER BEDDING DEPARTMENT ! It may feel odd to lie down and conduct a “rest test” in-store, but that really is the best way to know if a mattress is right for you. It is recommended to lie on the bed for 2-5 minutes in your preferred

Nothing like the unconditional love of a pet!

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Cat, dog, bunny, it does not matter what kind of pet you   have, pets bring an abundance of joy to our lives like no other!   Just sharing a few things going on this month for you and your pet! National Pet Day is  April 11 th ! Let’s celebrate our fur babies!  We would love to hear about yours!  For me, it’s my cat Samson aka Sammy!  He meets me at the door every day when I arrive home with lots of kitty kisses and purring.  At night, he gets lost in the kitchen only to yell a long worried meow that sounds like “Mom”.  He then comes  barreling down the hallway to my room at the sound of my voice.  He also will play fetch for hours!  I love that cat!  Greenville Humane Society  Mutt Strutt is April 29 th ! Starts at 8:30 A.M. Participants will enjoy a 2-mile walk/run through beautiful Downtown Greenville.  Immediately after the Mutt Market Festival will begin on South Main Street with live music, free pizza from Papa Johns, caricature artists, face painters, and sponsor tents.  The p

Hello March!

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The Daffodils are in bloom, the days are getting longer, and Saint Patrick's Day is around the corner! I thought it would be fun to research and share a few March facts. Not a surprise to me, if you were born in March, your birth flower is a daffodil! I love to see these flowers show up every year! One year used to be 10 months long staring in March and ending in December on old Roman Calendars!  By there calendars I am a lot older than I thought I was! This year during the Vernal Equinox which is March 20 th   at 5:24 p.m. sun is directly above the equator!     What does this mean?     It means the day and night are equal length! March and June finish on the same day of the week, every year! The Romans deadline to settle debts was called the “Ides of March” was considered to be March 15 th .     Coincidentally it was also the day Julius Caesar was assassinated. Every year animals start waking up from hibernation in March! March 17 th   is Saint Patrick’s Day which commemorates the