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WIN a Genesis Champagne and Wine Preserver

June 17, 2015 by Danielle 10 Comments

Disclosure: The Genesis Champagne and Wine Preserver was provided for me in order to facilitate my review. All opinions are my own and honest. I am disclosing this in accordance to FTC Guidelines. Please see “Disclose” tab for more information.

I enjoy having a glass of wine occasionally with my supper or to unwind in the evening. I however do not need an entire bottle of wine. Even if you have a glass again the next day the flavor has been changed. Wouldn’t a machine that could preserve your wine so that you could have just a glass whenever you felt like it be absolutely amazing? Well it’s no longer just a thought, it truly is possible with the Genesis Champagne and Wine Preserver. Not only that, but if you are still looking for that perfect item for the wonderful wine loving dad in your life this would be a great fit. I know several men that would love having this great machine in their lives.

About Genesis:

Napa Technology has been revolutionizing the way wine is served since 2007, with its introduction of the WineStation. The WineStation is the preferred brand of automated preservation and dispensing systems for thousands of restaurants, hotels, wine bars, and retail outlets worldwide.

At the core of the WineStation innovation lives the Clean-Pour Dispensing head technology. This patented technology brings the most effective, accurate, and contamination free wine delivery system found anywhere in the world.

With Genesis, this same commercial grade, reliable technology is available for the serious to novice wine lover – at home.

About Genesis Elite:

The Genesis Elite is the only single bottle preservation and dispensing system designed for both sparkling and still wine. Genesis Elite allows you to uncork, preserve, and pour your finest wine by the glass without wasting a drop. There is truly no limit to the number of bottles – sparkling or still – you can indulge in at a time.

What’s Included:

One Genesis Preservation and Wine Dispensing Unit
Two WineGas Argon Capsules (preserves up to 120 glasses)
One IntelliCork Wine Dispensing Head
One IntelliCork Sparkling Wine Preservation Head
One Pack Pick-Up Tubes
One Pack Assorted Gaskets
One Sizing Tool
One User Manual

Genesis allows you to save a bottle of still wine for up to 2 months and a bottle of champagne for up to 5 days.

The User manual that is included is incredibly easy to follow. It has a picture step by step guide to ensure that you know how to get things going the right way.

My Thoughts:

Wow! I was so incredibly impressed with how wonderful this product truly is. As I stated before I do enjoy having a glass of wine with dinner or when friends stop by and visit or unwind. However I hated opening a bottle of wine to only have 1 or 2 glasses and then having the bottle ruined. I hate to waste the wine, but I truly didn’t want or need the entire bottle. I love now that I can quickly and easily preserve the bottle of wine so that it will be good in the future. I had the product for about 2 weeks and I opened a bottle of wine the first day and had another glass from it again today and it is still just as wonderful as it was the first time that I opened it.

I was curious as to if the Argon Gas would change the taste or if my wine would truly be preserved and let me tell you that the wine was wonderful no worries about the gas.

I occasionally will change the type of wine that I am wanting with whatever we are having for supper and having the different IntelliCork dispensing heads makes it possible to have multiple bottles of wine open at the same time. I am definitely interested in possibly purchasing more IntelliCork dispensing heads so that I can have multiples open at a time.

Purchase:
If you are interested in purchasing a Genesis Champagne and Wine Preserver for yourself or for that great dad in your life for Father’s Day, head on over to their website and get one ordered right away.

Giveaway:

1 lucky winner will receive a Genesis Champagne and Wine Preserver for themselves.

The giveaway will end July 15th.

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Filed Under: food, giveaway, review Tagged With: At Home Wine Preserver, Genesis, Genesis Champagne and Wine Preserver, Genesis Preserver Review, How to Preserver your wine, Wine Preserver

Stopain Migraine Relief

June 16, 2015 by Samantha 1 Comment

This is a product-provided, sponsored conversation that contains affiliate links. I received a package of Stopain Migraine for my own personal use. All opinions, text and experiences are my own.

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Migraines are an absolutely horrible medical problem to have. From the searing excruciating pain that comes from nowhere, or the kind that slowly and steadily builds from environmental triggers. Those who suffer from migraines really do suffer. One such sufferer is yours truly. From migraines that last a few hours to those that last weeks, all are truly evil. Some of my common triggers are sugar, stress, and strong smells like car exhaust or cigarette smoke.

One thing those who don’t have migraines need to know is NO- Migraines are NOT JUST HEADACHES. They wreak your vision, sense of smell, make you dizzy, nauseous, vomit- they ruin life. There are different kinds of migraines, and people suffer with them in different ways. And just because your cousin’s sister’s neighbor’s Aunt Mary feels better if she lies in a dark room, doesn’t mean I will, but thank you. Yes, we have tried every folk cure out there. Migraines are evil.

Relief can be hard to find, and even harder when suffering. One of the most recent things I have tried is Stopain Migraine. Stopain is a topical gel which is applied directly behind your ears and along the back of your neck. Here is a short video on how to apply Stopain Migraine. Stopain does not include aspirin, caffeine, or acetaminophen, and there is no chance of drug interaction, so it can be used with your current medications without any worries. This is a great relief because one of the dangers of migraine medication is double dosing just to get some relief. Stopain can be applied at any stage of the migraine and begins to work as soon as it is applied. It can be applied as needed up to four times daily. It eased the migraine pain for a bit. The gel is cool to the touch and works immediately.

Stopain is available at Walmart now, and there is also a coupon on the box for $2 off to sweeten the deal. It is also available at Walmart.com and www.stopainmigraine.com as well.

Take some of the headache out of shopping and enter to win a Walmart gift card. 10 winners will each receive a $50 Walmart gift card, where you can now find Stopain Migraine in the headache relief aisle. Weekly winners announced on the Stopain Migraine Facebook page each Friday through 7/17.

Stopain Migraine is available at Walmart stores and www.walmart.com. To learn more about Stopain Migraine, visit www.stopainmigraine.com and feel free to LIKE the brand on Facebook.

This is a product-provided, sponsored conversation that may contain affiliate links. I received a package of Stopain Migraine for my own personal use. All opinions, text and experiences are my own.

Stopain Migraine is available at Walmart stores and www.walmart.com. To learn more about Stopain Migraine, visit www.stopainmigraine.com and LIKE the brand on Facebook.

This is a product-provided, sponsored conversation that contains affiliate links. I received a package of Stopain Migraine for my own personal use. All opinions, text and experiences are my own.

Filed Under: health, review Tagged With: migraine relief, migraines

Crafted, How it’s Cooked #InspiredByCrafted

June 15, 2015 by Samantha 9 Comments

This post is sponsored by Hill’s. I am being compensated for helping spread the word about Hill’s® Ideal Balance® CRAFTED, but Have Sippy Will Travel only shares information we feel is relevant to our readers. Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Inc. is not responsible for the content of this article.

Sasha, taking a nap.

In the world of dog food some dogs love it, and some dogs well… don’t. Some dogs are picky eaters and will only eat what they feel like. What is a responsible pet owner to do? You love your pet but cannot see making a meal for the dog when sometimes a bowl of cereal is all you as a human eat for dinner. When growing up, I had a friend whose mother would make the dog a stew everyday. Everyday. She didn’t always make my friend lunch, he usually bought- but the dog got home made, LOL.

Hill’s ® Ideal Balance® CRAFTED is great for picky eaters, and is actually made for dogs. Crafted is hand made by actual people and using actual human food to make the best tasting, best quality dog food around. The dog food is so good, opening the bag even smells a bit more like human food then other dog foods. Our current foster Sasha (who is still seeking a forever home!) is a picky eater and wouldn’t touch most dog foods, but after a few sniffs of Crafted, she ate. Finally. Crafted dog food is oven roasted, carefully cut out to be the perfect size and shape, then baked to 400 degrees until crunchy and perfect. The wet food is made from a stew of meat, vegetables and gravy. After it is canned it is then slow cooked at 250 degree to lock in the flavor and vitamins.

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Hill’s Ideal Balance is:

Made in small batches
Oven Roasted
100% Balanced Nutrition. Guaranteed. Or your money back.
No corn, wheat or soy
No artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives
No poultry by-product meal
Made in USA

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More Award Winning Toys For Kids

June 15, 2015 by Samantha 2 Comments

Disclosure- The following toys have been awarded the Mr. Dad Seal of Approval. The items were provided in order to review them. All opinions are my own and honest. All photos are my own, with no filters used during or after, or weird photo shoots done- just items in real life (you know, the way they are used).

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Got a kid that won’t sleep due to nightmares? Maybe they are really freaking out about that first day of school, mom having a new baby, or learning to use the potty. Perhaps you don’t know why your child is experiencing anxiety. Kids worry about a whole lot of things- it’s a big, bad world out there. Enter Worry Eaters, adorable, plush, flat-ish toys that kids can snuggle and confide in. More then that, these toys snack on worries, so have your child tell it what he or she is worried about, or write it down (or you can help with that part if they can’t write yet) and let the Worry Eater chow down- worry, all gone! (Burp) It’s also a good way to find out what your kiddo is fretting about if you weren’t sure or you have a quiet child that might be keeping it to themselves- they are likely to tell their new pal, who can help ease the worry. A new snuggle buddy that keeps worries at bay is something a lot of grown ups might like, too. Get a big one and a little one, why don’t you, and you can both sleep better tonight. Prices vary, order at http://www.haywiregroup.com/worry-eaters

On our first “run”- and man, we stopped him pretty quick so we could grab a helmet and pads, we had no idea it would go so fast, LOL.

Want the coolest wheels in town, but don’t have your license? It’s all good, just get your parents to pick up the Razor Ground Force Drifter Fury. This is the coolest go-kart-on-steroids you’ve ever seen, with speeds up to 12 miles per hour (don’t forget your helmet). It was actually pretty much put together in the box, and didn’t require much assembly, so that wasn’t stressful. What assembly was required was not complicated. It comes with rechargeable batteries, that last up to 40 minutes of continuous use. It also has a flag, spark bar (how cool is that), and hand operated rear break. Once you get the hang of this (which isn’t hard), you can do some very cool tricks with the Fury- and guess what! It is big enough for parents to use as well, what?! Yes. It says weight limit 140 lbs, but I saw a man really working it this winter at Toy Fair- he was a fully grown, average sized man. (My husband is 6’4, and he can’t physically fit into the car, but he’s bigger then your average bear, so…..) Take what you will. I say it’s a good guideline, because I doubt seriously that dude weighed 139. This thing can really move, and you and your kids will have tons of fun with it. Owners manual also included. Get yours at http://www.razor.com/products/electric-ride-ons/ground-force-drifter-fury/

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The Razor Delta Wing is something unusual, and also quite a lot of fun. My son doesn’t have the best sense of balance, and is not super confidant on scooters all the time. The Delta Wing, however, is something different- it’s a sort of V-shape, with the traditional handles, that you move by swaying side to side. Basically, you wiggle your backside to move it. My son loves, loves this scooter. He enjoys it more then his bike, his scooter, or his roller skates. It’s one thing I can always count on to get him moving, even if it’s a bit hot out. I might have to see if they come in adult sizes….He has so much fun with this, I would highly recommend it to any family. It turns well, breaks quickly and easily, and rides smoothly. What more could you want? Get yours at http://www.razor.com/products/caster-driven/deltawing/

Filed Under: kids, review, toys Tagged With: seal, toys

Some Award Winning Toys

June 13, 2015 by Samantha 3 Comments

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Racecars are not just for boys, and neither is building them! The purple and gray, hibiscus stripe-down the hood Modarri Cruzer is inspired by the company’s hometown of Santa Cruz, California appeals to both boys and girls. This car has actual suspension, and patented finger-steering. What does that mean? Yes, it means you can steer with your finger. For real. It comes with it’s own color-coordinated tool to build it, and is recommended for ages eight and up, although my 7 year old had no trouble putting it together on his own. This car can be rebuilt into 5 cars, giving your child hours of creative, hands on, building play that does not involve an app. Get yours for $19.95

My son really helped make these pancakes, so, yeah- a little messy. I told you- real life photos, LOL.

Weekend mornings are for lazy breakfasts, comics, and coffee (OK, or juice) at the table with the family. But what if your morning gets a bit harried? Maybe you want the Sunday breakfast experience on a Tuesday- or just before you head out to church on Sunday. Cooking with your kids has never been easier then with Batter World- pancakes are ready to be poured into the pan from these ready to use pouches, available in three varieties- original, multi-grain, and gluten free. Use what you want, cap the remainder and stick it in the ‘fridge for another time. The batter pours from an easy to use spout, so kids can help out easily. Ready made, ready to use- and yes, it tastes just as good as the kind you mix yourself (even the gluten-free, I promise, and I was ready to hate it). Get yours at http://www.batterworld.com/

20150613_130435 Want to pretend you are in the Old West? No better way then with this awesome cotton and canvas teepee from Pacific Play Tents. Once put together (with easy to assemble wooden poles) it stands at 8 feet tall- which is big enough for both the kids and even dad to get inside. While tall, it’s not super wide, so you will be able to fit 2 or 3 people inside at a time, max. It has a mesh window so kids can watch for bad guys, or know when to attack should they BE the bad guys. You know- however you’re rolling today. Our dog got in on the action as well, because you know. Kids and dogs, they hang together. It has a velcro opening, which makes comings and goings easy. AND FAST- because sometimes you gotta ditch the sheriff and stuff. When you are done, you can either take it apart and store it in the cool bag it came in, or you can just “hug it” closed and put it into a corner until they want to play with it again. Which will be in an hour. You can pick one up at http://www.pacificplaytents.com/index.php/39615.html

Got a boy that likes to make things, and having a hard time finding cool stuff aimed at them? Or is it more of an UGH, crafts are super for girls! Well, maybe, sometimes- lots of crafts and craft kits seem to be a little….um, pink and sparkly. Or great for making earrings and BFF picture frames. What’s a crafty boy to do? ALEX, one of our favorite brands for kids, has a very cool DIY Cobra Bands kit. Boys can make their own bands in quite a few styles (and this will require learning some new skills should they not already have them) with very male-friendly colors that close with uber-boyish buckles. Boys will learn to follow directions (skills they can always brush up on, thank you), acquire new techniques and knot-tying abilities (very manly, even the boy scouts teach this) and create the cobra knot! Even boys who are not the crafty-type will enjoy this one. $18 at http://www.alextoys.com/product/diy-cobra-bands-2/

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So, Your Kid Loves Deadpool

June 11, 2015 by Samantha 7 Comments

Disclosure- I received the below in order to facilitate this review. All opinions are my own and honest. All photos are my own, taken in my real house, with no crazy staging or photoboxes- there are no filters, wild edits, or photoshopping done. They have been (size) cropped to fit into the post. This is real life- you know, how it is when you actually use things- because authenticity matters.

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How did that happen? I’m not really sure how it happened here in my house, other then daddy is a comic book nerd. Like a good parent, I said he needed to wait until he was older to read Deadpool. Like a typical daddy, he went ahead a read it to him anyway, although he “modifies” certain words and phrases, since Deadpool is WAY not for kids. And now, my kid loves Deadpool. It’s his very favorite.

It’s really hard to find anything about Deadpool in his size- t-shirts, costumes, really anything at all. I’m not so very crafty or great at sewing, so that doesn’t help matters. Since he already told me he wants to be Deadpool for Halloween this year, I have been looking for Halloween Costumes 2015. I knew it would be a tough one to find, and I was right.

Apparently, comfy enough to lounge in. (He wouldn’t take it off, he was watching TV.)

Luckily for me, I found a Deadpool costume at Wholesale Costume Club, even if it was in an adult only size. There are no kid sized ones anywhere, and trust me, I’ve looked. I’m not skilled enough to make him one, but I sure can hem up his sleeves and pant legs, and he will be good to go. Bonus? He can wear it again in a few years if he wants to, so that’s pretty cool.

He loves his Deadpool costume, and since we are also having a Deadpool themed birthday party for him this year, he will already get quite a bit of use out of it. My son loves costumes, and we let him wear them as often as he wants, as long as it’s not too hot.

You can like and follow Wholesale Costume Club on Facebook to see what’s new and for deals.

I know it’s early for Halloween, but it’s never too early to start looking when you know what they want is going to be difficult to find. Plus, dress up is always in fashion 🙂

Filed Under: holidays, review Tagged With: costumes, halloween

Family Pizza Night with Rustic Crust Pizza

June 10, 2015 by Samantha 6 Comments

Disclosure- I received the below in order to facilitate this review. All opinions are my own and honest. All photos are my own, taken in my real house, with no crazy staging or photoboxes- and there are no filters, wild edits, or photoshopping done. They have been (size) cropped to fit into the post. This is real life- you know, how it is when you actually use things- because authenticity matters.

I’m not sure what the list of top meals in your house is, one of the meals my family likes most is pizza. Pizza has been a touchy subject until recently with my son. The only ‘real pizza’ is pizzeria pizza, home made just doesn’t qualify. Even home made crust and custom toppings pizza don’t hold a candle to that you order from a pizzeria. Until recently that is. Since our trip to Italy, where pizza comes in many shapes, sizes, crust types, and more- the food known as pizza has expanded to include all crust, cheese, and sauce combinations including the ones made from scratch and ones made with prepared dough.

So we are now pizza experts, and enjoy all things pizza. One such product line we have enjoyed recently was Rustic Crust Pizza. Rustic Crust is a line of pizza products that give you a big advantage when making pizza at home. Rustic Crust products contain all natural produce, herbs, and whole grains for a simple and healthy flavor. The crusts are also convenient and open up whole new food creations. The possibilities are only limited by your creativity. My son loves meats, so his favorites involve plenty of it, with only a little sauce and a hefty helping of cheese. Mom enjoys white pizza with broccoli or spinich, creamy ricotta cheese, and mozzarella. This cousin to a plain pizza is a delicious alternative. Dad loves odd things, like tossing left overs on pizza dough- such as pulled pork and coleslaw, or maybe Chinese lo mien and fresh tomatoes. By making your pizza at home with Rustic Crust, everyone can have a say in dinner without breaking the bank. The other nice thing is, the pizza will be done cooking well before a pizza could be delivered, way less then 45 minutes.

Be sure to check out your local grocery store for Rustic Crust today. Also available is a pizza sauce which is both good and an easy way to get the necessities of pizza at your fingertips and also knowing that the best ingredients are going into your pizza as well.

Filed Under: food, review Tagged With: food, pizza

Must Haves for Summer Travel

June 8, 2015 by Samantha 6 Comments

Disclosure- I received the below in order to facilitate this review. All opinions are my own and honest.
With summer upon us and holidays and vacations on their way, it’s time to get ready for warm weather, packing, and road trips or plane travel- whatever suits you. The hardest part of travel is just that- the traveling, especially if you have kids. Here are a few items that can make your trip that much easier.

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My son’s new favorite piece of luggage is his VRUM suitcase, officially called VRÜM Ride-On Storage. This rolling suitcase comes in several licensed characters, like SpongeBob, Dora the Explorer, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Kids can pack it up, ride on top of it, and roll it along as they make their way to their hotel room. My son loves it because not only is it one of his favorite characters, but it’s easy to pack, hard covered (so no biggie if it falls over), and has straps inside to secure all his toys so they don’t hurt themselves- very important. It can be a little unwieldy when you try to pull it behind you (it doesn’t want to move in a straight line) but is light to carry if your child doesn’t over-pack it. It “locks” shut with a twist, so things won’t fall out, either. By Wicked Cool Toys, available for $39.99 on https://shop.govrum.com

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Skip Hop Zoo Travel Blankets are adorable, fun, and functional. Not only that, but the price is right for only $20- this is a great gift for any child with a summer birthday, or “just because”- not to mention truly perfect for travel. This portable mini-pillow is just the right size for little heads, and has a handle on it as well for toting about. Grab it and go, no matter if you are hitting the road or catching a flight, this will be your child’s new best buddy. One part stuffed animal, one part pillow, one part blanket, these creatures all all cuddle. Out of the stuffed animal, your child can easily pull out a soft blanket to snuggle on trips, and use the animal as a pillow. They can play with the stuffed toy or just hug it as well after they stuff the blanket back inside- and yes, it’s easy enough for them to do it (perhaps kids under 3 will need some help). Available in Ladybug, Monkey and Owl for $20 at: http://www.skiphop.com/product/zootravelblankets.html

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When the going gets tough, the tough get packing. But mom and dad should not have to carry everything- let the kids do their part. Let them carry their own rolling luggage. Olive Kids and Wildkin have options for kids big and small, with prints ranging from cute animals to sophisticated prints for teens (and even mom and dad to use). The rolling backbacks have plenty of room, pockets, mesh dividers, water bottle pockets, and more. Use the handle and wheel it about, or toss it over your shoulder and carry it as a backpack. Wildkin offers duffels, tote bags, larger rolling luggage for bigger kids, and more. They are made to last, and available in just about every size you could need. The patterns are not only pretty, but will stand out- which matters on a luggage carousel or in a plane. Luggage is available for $49.99 and up at http://www.wildkin.com/B_LUGGAGE.html

One thing I can get picky with is packing shoes. I don’t like to pack shoes in with the rest of the clothing and luggage- shoes are just so dirty and often smelly. I use plastic grocery bags or I pack them in separate compartments- or both. Eagle Creek has come up with a great way to pack shoes without being gross- the Pack-It Specter™ Shoe Sac by Eagle Creek. This is pretty neat, and you don’t need to waste a zillion plastic bags. It is ultra light weight, comes in several colors, and is water repellant- so even if your shoes are a bit wet or muddy, you don’t need to worry when packing them up. The bag has a quick grab handle, so you can grab it and toss it in the car if you just want to have a change of shoes handy as well. The Shoe Sac is a great option for those who travel often, or just like to pack well when they do. It’s also washable, hang to dry. Available for $18 at http://shop.eaglecreek.com/