If you like to read books about strong career women with a bit of light romance on the side, this is a book for you.
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I previously reviewed my favorite Thermos insulated stainless steel travel tumblers, which I use to keep my tea warm all day long. I still use them every day for my tea, but I find that having to disassemble the lids to clean them thoroughly after drinking hot cocoa, coffee with cream, or other hot drinks that leave a residue is cumbersome.
For that reason, I had been drinking my hot cocoa, etc., in ceramic mugs. Unfortunately, since I like to sip rather than gulp my hot beverages, regular mugs don't keep my drinks hot long enough. By the time I was halfway through my drink, it usually had become tepid.
I liked the insulated stainless steel mug that my husband uses to keep his coffee hot, but the slide-open lid needs to be disassembled for cleaning and isn't dishwasher safe.
Finally, I found a good solution: The Stanley Classic Legendary Camp Mug, a dishwasher-safe, insulated, stainless steel mug with a lid that has an opening for sipping.
While the Stanley Classic Legendary Camp Mug has long been a staple for outdoor enthusiasts, its versatility extends far beyond outdoor use. In this product review, I'll share why the Stanley Classic Legendary Camp Mug is not just for camping but also perfect for home use, keeping your daily coffee, tea, or cocoa hot longer than ceramic or china mugs.
True to its name, the Stanley Classic Legendary Camp Mug embodies timeless design and unmatched durability. Crafted from rugged stainless steel and featuring double-wall vacuum insulation, this mug keeps your favorite hot beverages at their optimal temperature for a long time. Whether it's a brisk morning coffee or a relaxing evening tea, the Stanley Classic Legendary Camp Mug ensures that every sip is as enjoyable as the last.
Its durable stainless steel construction makes it a great choice for enjoying a hot beverage on a deck, patio, or outdoor space without fear of breakage.
Although it doesn't keep drinks as hot as mugs that have completely closed lids, this insulated stainless steel keeps beverages hot much longer than a conventional ceramic mug. I also love that it can be used one-handed because the lid doesn't have to be removed or slid open and closed.
I love how the lid has a tab handle that makes it a cinch to press on and lift off. |
The Stanley Classic Legendary Camp Mug offers style and comfort in equal measure. Designed with ergonomics in mind, this mug features a sturdy handle that provides a secure grip for effortless sipping. The wide mouth opening in the lid makes it easy to drink from and clean, while the smooth lip ensures a pleasant drinking experience with every sip.
The opening is wide enough to enable easy sipping but also small enough to prevent hot drinks from cooling prematurely. |
While the Stanley Classic Legendary Camp Mug is built for the great outdoors, its versatility makes it a perfect fit for any home setting. Its sleek, classic design, rugged construction, and choice of colors make it an attractive and useful accessory for your kitchen, desk, or coffee table. Whether you're starting your day with a caffeine boost, warming up with some hot cocoa, or winding down with a soothing cup of tea, this mug accommodates your preferred hot beverages.
I chose the 12-ounce mug, but it also comes in a tall 24-ounce mug option.
Cleaning the Stanley Classic Legendary Camp Mug is a breeze, thanks to its durable stainless steel construction and secure press-fit Tritan Drink-Thru Lid.
Whether you choose to hand wash or use a dishwasher, keeping this insulated mug clean is quick and hassle-free, ensuring that it remains in pristine condition for years to come. I use our OXO bottle brush for both the lid and the mug since I prefer to hand wash them.
The Stanley Classic Legendary Camp Mug is more than just a camping essential—it's a versatile and indispensable accessory for any home, thanks to its timeless design, excellent durability, and easy cleaning requirements. It would make a much-appreciated gift for someone who enjoys camping as well as anyone who likes to sip on a hot drink any time of day.
This mug is available in a wide range of colors to suit any taste.
Some colors are available only in the 12-ounce model, others only in the 24-ounce model, and others in both sizes. I chose a metallic rose gold shade called Rose Quartz Glow. Here are just some of the color options.
Savoring a hot beverage is one of life's simple pleasures. Enhance the experience with the Stanley Classic Legendary Camp Mug.
The Best Easy-to-Clean Insulated Stainless Steel Mug for Hot Drinks by Margaret Schindel
Wallpaper can be used to change the look of any room or create a beautiful accent wall. Sometimes people use wallpaper to cover blemishes on a wall. Either way, you may have some wallpaper in your home and want to remove it. Today I will be reviewing, three different methods of removing wallpaper.
Method 1: Steam Removal
Method 2: Water and Vinegar
Raise your remote control if you are a fan of Hallmark Christmas movies! Anytime of the year? Hallmark is ready to provide a steady stream of Christmas movies all year long. Hallmark began expanding its' Christmas movie offering first with the October through December Christmas movie programming.
Then Christmas In July made its' now annual apperance to give Hallmarkies a little bit of Christmas mid summer. This is a great time to catch up on any movies missed during the holiday season and rewatch the Hallmark favorites.
Hallmark has brought out Countdown to Christmas on Friday nights. The Friday night programming has been expanded to begin at 6 pm EST and three Christmas movies are aired back to back. Bring on the new, the vintage and the personal favorites for Friday night Christmas with Hallmark.
I always enjoy when the personal favorites pop into the Hallmark programming. A few Christmas movies to bookmark along with their reviews include:
March 29: A Season For Family
April 5: Three Wise Men And A Baby
April 12: Checkin' It Twice
Hallmark Christmas Movies 2023 Reviewed by The Savvy Age
Hallmark Christmas Movies 2022 Reviewed by The Savvy Age
You, Me & The Christmas Trees by The Savvy Age
Hey there! I've created this super cool word search book for teens and adults who love puzzles. It's not your average word hunt, though. Nope, this one, like the many others I've created, has a twist.
Last week, I introduced you to the Bunny Bloopers Word Search Book. To continue the spring theme, here's another funny word-find book for gifts, baskets, or a fun coffee table book to celebrate spring.
Flip through pages filled with hilarious words and phrases, all cleverly strung together like hashtags. It's like a brain workout with a side of giggles. 🤣
And get this - there are a whopping 1440 words and phrases to find! That's hours of fun and distraction right there.
Now, if you're into gardening (or enjoy a good laugh), you're in luck. I've curated 60 garden-related topics that'll have you either cracking up or rolling your eyes as you hunt for those sneaky hidden words.
Available on Amazon |
Check out some of the hilarious chapters:
But hey, it's not just a solo mission. Grab your pals or family, and turn it into a friendly competition. Who can conquer the puzzle first? And remember to mark your triumphs - there's a particular spot to jot down your name and time.
Oh, and no worries if you get stuck. All the answers are tucked away at the back of the book.
So, if you're up for some word-hunting fun that'll have you grinning from ear to ear, this is your jam. Dig in, and let the laughter-filled adventure begin! 🌼
You can find more about this humorous spring garden word search book here on StumpedBooks.com.
The fourth Sunday in March each year marks the beginning of National Cleaning Week.
Spring is the most popular time for giving your home a deep cleaning. It has become a time-honored tradition going back to ancient times and has both religious and practical significance. Thus, having a 'cleaning week' to celebrate in March – the start of Spring, and the times of Passover and Holy Week – makes a lot of sense.
The cleaning (and cleaning products) industries have been celebrating National Cleaning Week for a long time. Over a hundred years ago, Johnson & Johnson once ran an advertising campaign to encourage people to clean their homes. Today this 'Spring cleaning time' is even recognized by several state governments.
Our homes are not the only places that benefit from Spring Cleaning. We are even encouraged to use this time to clean out our computers, weed out our filing cabinets at home and at the office, declutter closets and storage bins, and even the kid's toy boxes. It can be very satisfying to see the end result of a thorough cleaning.
Many books have been written on the subject of cleaning and decluttering, including a couple that have been reviewed here on ReviewThisReviews! such as:
Additionally, there are uncounted number of websites and blogs online which will give you tips and tricks to aid in your cleaning chores. Some nationally known brands include:
And, for those who prefer their housecleaning tips in video form, You Tube is invaluable.
So, begin your Spring Cleaning during National Cleaning Week by gathering those cleaning tips you need, then put on some old clothes, get out those sorting boxes, cleaning products, brooms, mops and rags.... and GO! Your house will love you for it.
Related Links:
*A Review of National Cleaning Week written by Wednesday Elf
Vegan chocolate bunny success!
I wanted to review the "No Whey! Foods" chocolate bunny for vegans while
there is still time for you to place an order and receive it by Easter.
Both my daughter and her husband are vegans. Finding good chocolate items for them is quite difficult since they don't use any milk or dairy products.
I wanted to send them a special Easter treat this year, so I went in search of a vegan chocolate bunny, which was my daughter's favorite Easter basket item when she was a child. After checking several stores, I finally found one that had a lot of positive feedback. I sent two chocolate bunnies to them.
My daughter said these chocolate bunnies were fantastic, better than any
she had ever had. She promptly sent her dad a picture of the ears
bitten off the bunny. Biting the ears off their chocolate bunnies
together was a father-daughter Easter tradition when she was a child.
I was so glad to find an Easter chocolate bunny made especially for
vegans. The chocolate bunny maker, No Whey Foods, has other vegan
products too. Now that we have discovered them, perhaps we will find
more treats in their product line.
I was searching for a chocolate bunny for vegans, but this product would appeal to others as well.
Ingredients
Based on my daughter's opinion, I would highly recommend the No Whey! Foods chocolate bunny.
Life with all of its wonders, hopes, dreams and desires is a wonderful thing. But sometimes, life isn't that bowl of cherries that everyone would have you believe.
What do you do when that time in your life happens? I promise it will happen to all of us at one time or another. Are you prepared for those days when you just feel like you are at the end of your rope and the knot you tied in it is unravelling faster than you can hang on?
For years, women especially, have known that there are times when you have to sit back, count to 10 or 1,000, and just do nothing! It's like taking a little time to push the reset button or restart button on your computer.
You can let everything go and concentrate on nothing else but the numbers.
Self care is the "big phrase" these days! While I'm not an expert in any such field, I do know that many of us need to recognize that Self Care is important, especially during stressful and anxiety filled days.
There are literally millions of ways to take back a little time for some much needed SELF-CARE!
Review This Reviews. com is a great place to start!
You will find hundreds of book reviews on all kinds of topics. Pick one and just sit for an hour and read! It could be a novel, a autobiography of someone you admire, a book of riddles or a book of cartoons, like my favorite Calvin and Hobbs!
Another great way to reset is to watch a movie and again Review This Reviews has a whole lot of very worthwhile movies to watch and you can find a list right here. Movie Reviews let you know right away whether it is a subject you would enjoy and you won't spend a lot of time flipping through all the channels.
Maybe just maybe you'd like to learn something about what others do when life is overwhelming for them. I suggest taking a look at From The Heart.
Baking or cooking can sometimes be the way out of a dark little spot in life and we have you covered there too. Sam Monaco, Sylvestermouse Cynthia, Wednesday Elf and a host of others share some of their most asked for favorites. Why not whip up some goodness to help you feel better?
Self-Care is not just one way to help you through the trying times in life, because everyone is different and self-care is just that, it is something that resonates with you personally.
I know that I'm going to check out some of those recipes and make myself something delicious and magical that I can share.
Then I'm going to sit back and read another chapter in one of my favorite books! Who knows, by this evening I just might curl up with a good movie and let life just happen.
Life right now is not the bowl of cherries that I love, but I know that tomorrow or the next day my bowl will be full again. With Faith in Tomorrow, I will make it through this too!
Daffodils are abundant in my garden right now and I love to see their beautiful vibrant colours and gently swaying trumpet shaped heads bringing sunshine to a cold day.
Daffodils are native in Europe and North Africa and although the name Daffodil is most commonly used, the botanical name is Narcissus and they are part of the Amaryllidaceae family.
Regarding the name there is also a link with the Greek myth of Narcissus. The story goes that he was renowned to be very beautiful and he fell in love with his own reflection, so much so that he pined away until he died and turned into the flower narcissi or daffodil.
Even though it has been very cold here ever since they flowered, their appearance symbolising rebirth and new beginnings gives me hope and joy. Although it has not been a particularly harsh winter this year, it has been very cold, damp, grey and very rainy so it is lovely to see some colour and brightness in the garden which certainly lifts the spirits for warmer weather and Spring.
Most of mine are golden yellow colours but some are white and some are fragrant which is lovely. There are also orange flowers and combinations of yellow and white or orange and yellow.
Daffodils are very versatile in planting schemes for the garden. I like to plant little Tete a Tete daffodil in pots and troughs where their delicate looking blooms can be easily seen. The bigger daffodils are planted in the borders of the garden. Daffodils can also be naturalised in grass.
As we have a lot of daffodils, some can be spared to be used as cut flowers and brought inside to place in a vase. This is lovely to bring Spring into the house. They look lovely in a vase by themselves or mix very well with other flowers perhaps white, purple or blues being my preferences.
Daffodils come in a wide variety of shapes and sizes from the tiny to the large and different colours from yellow gold, white and orange. Many have the classic strong trumpet shaped flower head and others have multi petaled varieties.
Daffodils are bulbs and hardy perennials. This is lovely as they come back every year once planted.
While planting bulbs in borders can be a little tedious, once it is done you will have daffodils every year with little effort involved.
We can plant daffodil bulbs in the autumn/fall around September to November time. This gives them time to establish roots before winter cold sets in. Before planting check to make sure that the bulbs are clean and firm, discard any that are mouldy or very soft as these may be too old or diseased. It is best to buy and plant bulbs in the same season so that they do not get hence to get any mould or go soft.
Daffodils prefer full sun or partial shade and they do appreciate a well-drained soil so it is ideal to plant in an area that will get a decent amount of sunshine. We have an area of heavy shade and I never plant daffodils there as they will not do well. Other flowers fair better there. All my daffodils planted in the soil are in sunny spots and I move the ones in pots into sunny places as soon as I see shoots coming up.
I put a grit and compost mix in my containers for the bulbs. For planting in the garden we do have heavy clay soil which although I have improved over years is still less than ideal but the bigger ones have managed to thrive in it. So if you have a sunny spot but perhaps less than ideal soil give it a try with a small number of the bigger bulbs to see if they can be successful.
Bulbs should be planted approximately 6 inches or 15 centimetres deep below the soil surface. For this you can simple dig a hole with a trowel or use a bulb planter. Having done a lot of this I would advise if you are planting a lot, to invest in a bulb planter to make the job easier and quicker.
When planting in the soil space bulbs about four to six inches apart, it will not be too long before you will have daffodil clumps.
If planting in a container you can space them much closer together, just ensure that none of the bulbs are touching each other.
It might be a good idea to protect the bulbs from squirrels and rodents who may try to steal them! A wire mesh over the top of containers usually deters most of them.
Water them immediately after planting. Do also water them in dry spells, but they do not usually require any special feed or much other attention.
All that you need to do is enjoy the blooms then allow them to die down naturally. The flowers will fade and at that point you can cut off the flower and its stem down to the base and then allow the leaves to die down naturally. Some people just cut off the heads of the daffodils and that is fine too, I just prefer to take the whole stem down as I think it looks better.
Some people tie up the leaves, I believe so they look neater as the plant fades, but there is no need to do that and I prefer to allow them to die down naturally which is also a lot less work.
If you have naturalised in grass, you must wait to cut the grass until the leaves have completely died down as they are feeding the bulb for flowers next year. Do it too early and you will have no or limited flowering next year.
I always like to have daffodils in pots and troughs so that when they are blooming I can display them where we can see them and even up on tables. Then as they fade we move the pots to an unnoticed area of the garden. Then I can plant annual seeds in the pots and bring them out again when those flowers bloom, thus not wasting the space in the containers.
While daffodils are beautiful flowers and so cheerful, they do contain toxins and are not edible in any of its parts. I do tend to wear gloves when planting them and handling the bulbs a lot.
It is important to teach children not to eat them. If you are concerned then it is easy to plant bulbs in a pot and put them high up out of reach of small children.
My parents always had daffodils in the garden and I was trained to respect the plants in the garden and only to eat what my parents said was safe and never came to any harm.
Daffodils have long inspired poets and artists and you can see why. The most famous example of poetry is probably the ode to daffodils is William Wordsworth’s poem “I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud,” where he describes the wonder of happening across a field of stunning golden daffodils dancing in the breeze.
In terms of art, the one that springs to mind immediately is Van Gough's "Daffodils". The painting is in oils with vibrant colours and thick brush strokes and is hanging in the Norton Simons Museum in Pasadena California.
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