Vinnebago- The Amazing Modern Canteen

 

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Disclosure: This is not a sponsored post. I received a sample for review purposes only. The opinions are completely my own based on my experience.*

The Vinnebago isn’t just another bottle. It expands an age-old insulation technology to keep your drink cold (for 25 hours) or hot (for 12 hours). It has a beautiful modern, sleek design and goes where glass and plastic wouldn’t even have a chance.

Vacuum sealed, containing three walls of proprietary insulation, Vinnebago is the best-performing insulated bottle….ever!

Enjoy 25 Hours of cool. Vinnebago by Corkcicle is the ideal way to keep your beverages perfectly chilled while you’re on the go. No cumbersome cooler needed. No annoying “bottle sweating.” No Freezing Required.

Now you can bring those Pina Coladas down to the beach. Enjoy an ice cold Bud Light at the creek or refreshing cool wine by the pool. Not to mention ice cold water on those adventures and hikes that this spring and summer will bring.

Since there is no glass, it’s great for the slopes, hockey rinks, soccer fields, wherever.  Vinnebago can fit a full 750mL inside – equivalent to three cups.

How to use:

Step 1

Pour your favorite drink into the Vinnebago. Drinks must be poured in at the temperature you desire. (Already hot or cold). It keeps the temperature, not heats or cools anything.

Step 2:

Seal Vinnebago with screw-on cap. Wide mouth allows for spill-free transfer from bottle to your Vinnebago.

Step 3:

Enjoy! Your drink will remain virtually at the same temperature for up to 25 hours for cold drinks and 12 hours for hot ones.

*In order to maintain temperature, cap must be fully secured in place.

Thoughts**

The Vinnebago works like a high-tec sports bottle with an amazing modern design. There are two sides that are flat so that it’s easier to grip when pouring or sipping. It’s not only elegantly designed but made tough as nails. It can withstand drops and slips like a pro.

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The outside of the black and white versions are NOT made with enamel or paint. So you don’t have to worry that it will chip/ wear off after using it for a period of time. I’ve washed it many times and it’s still the same as when I pulled it out of the box.

You do NOT wash this in a dishwasher. Wash it by hand with soap and a sponge/dishcloth so that the seal on the top stays secure. If you break the seal, it isn’t going to keep temperature. It has a wide spout (opening) so ice cubes definitely fit inside. That makes it even better!!

I’ve used the Vinnebago with both hot and cold beverages, and it totally gets a thumbs up on both. My mom bought a new house and I went with her to clean it up and move the stuff that was left in it. I HAD to bring my coffee, so I was thankful for the Vinnebago. No electricity in the house as of yet, so it was definitely a god send! Toted it in my purse with some sugar and a spoon (ha ha).

It took us quite awhile to get things done. About 6 hours I’m sure. I had to come back and get the kids off the bus. Guess what?? The coffee (the small amount that was in there) was still as hot as when I poured it in!! I would’ve drank it all but I was curious as to how hot it’d be after that period of time.

It’s finally been a little warmer here in KY, so we went outside and played for awhile. I brought the Vinnebago outside with us with juice in it. I just kept thinking how awesome this would be to have on trips to the park. (Mom, I’m thirrrsty) After they just drank their kid-sized juice bottles. I can bring the Vinnebago and have more play time before we have to leave or tug a ton of drinks with us.

Even thought it was placed directly in the sun, and still the juice was ice cold. Super awesome. We absolutely LOVE it!

Key Features

• Keeps beverages cold for 25 hours
• Keeps beverages hot for 12 hours
• Stainless steel construction--chemical free
• Vacuum sealed, proprietary three walls of insulation
• 25-ounce capacity (intentionally big enough to fit a full bottle of wine)

The Vinnebago retails for $29.95 and is available at www.corkcicle.com.

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Curious Creamery: At-Home Natural Ice-Cream Maker

Hold on to your cones, the ice cream industry has just been revolutionized! Wanted to share Curious Creamery  with you– the market’s first at-home, natural ice-cream system that allows anyone with a sweet tooth to make real, premium ice cream in any flavor, in a matter of minutes. The perfect after-school or weekend activity for your kids!



Currently in its kickstarter phase (with just 29 days left). Here’s how anyone, with any skill level in the kitchen can make any flavor of ice cream right in the recyclable tub, with NO MESS.

• Fill the tub to the indicated line with ice cold water (or any other cold liquid)
• Mix the full contents of the provided pouch and stir gently to combine
• Use an electric hand mixer (or just some strong hands) to evenly mix for 2-3 minutes
• Add flavor or inclusions as desired (fruit, cookies, candy, whatever!)
• Freeze!

 
The results?

• DIY artisanal ice cream (OR ICE CREAM CAKE!) with no machine
• Guilt-free indulgence (at just 100 calories per scoop)
• None of the yucky stuff: preservatives, gluten, trans-fats or artificial ingredients
• A carbon foot print 90% less than most ice cream

The Curious Creamery is an ingenious system that enables you to create premium frozen desserts and ice cream in any flavor in minutes.



The industrial process of ice cream making hasn't changed since it was invented in the mid 1800's, just with a lot more pollution and worse ingredients. But we are here to change all of that!
Fun for Friends, Family and Foodies. Are you looking for great activities to enjoy with your children? Or perhaps hosting a party for a special occasion that calls for a special dessert? Or just want to impress your friends with a unique gourmet treat? The Curious Creamery offers all of this and more. And with innovative packaging that makes it easy to prepare and clean-up, you have the opportunity to make something very cool within 10-minutes (plus freeze time...after all this product is all-natural).

The Power of Choice. The Curious Creamery offers a way to enjoy high quality ice cream that is tailored to your pallette or occasion. YOU choose whether to turn your ice cream and frozen desserts into fluffy, low-calorie treats or creamy indulgences. You can make any flavor you can imagine!

Nutritional Empowerment. The Curious Creamery Ice Cream Powder Mix contains NO ARTIFICIAL INGREDIENTS. When made with water, The Curious Creamery has only about 100 calories per serving! And that's just the start. Now you can choose whether to use water, skim milk, whole milk, or cream to control your caloric intake.

 You can even choose to use juice, liquid yogurt or iced teas and coffees. You can also choose your own mix-ins, so the choice of sweet gooey indulgences or healthy fruit or even vegetable-laden recipes is yours to make.

Save the Planet! No joking. By removing the process of making ice cream from large, energy-intensive factories and refrigerated supply chain, we've been able to reduce the carbon footprint of ice cream by almost 90%!

With lower calories, lower carbon footprint and delicious fun at your disposal you can truly enjoy a customized, guilt-free treat just the way you like it.


-Jessica

Compact Solutions: 4 Appliances Perfect for Small Spaces

1) George Foreman 5-Minute Burger (GR1036BTR) - Wal-Mart.com , $29.99
The all-in-one George Foreman 5-Minute Burger prepares two servings of your favorite meat, fish and veggies in just five minutes. The compact 5-Minute Burger features a warming grill on top so you can toast your buns while grilling. It’s the perfect little grill for anyone looking for fast, easy and healthy meals!

2) NESCAFÉ Dolce Gusto Mini Me - www.dolce-gusto.us (Available Fall 2014), $34.99
The stylish and tiny NESCAFÉ Dolce Gusto “Mini Me” features espresso technology creating coffeehouse-style beverages like NEW Café Au Lait and Skinny Latte – in under a minute. The machine makes 3 cups of coffee per use and the energy saving mode automatically shuts off the Mini Me after 5 minutes.

3) BLACK+DECKER Personal Blender with FusionBlade™ Technology (PB1002r) – Available at Target, Fall 2014, $34.99
The BLACK+DECKER Personal Blender with FusionBlade™ Technology makes everyday nutrition both effortless and quick. The powerful stainless steel FusionBlade is designed to crush ice and blend foods and liquids evenly, making it the ideal tool for creating mixed drinks and smoothies

4) Taylor Mini Bath Scale - Target, $19.99
The Taylor Mini Bath Scale is ideal for small spaces and can be stored under the bed or in a drawer. The digital scale has an expandable display, for easy reading, that can be folded down when storing. The Mini Bath Scale measurements are - 9” wide x 5” high x 0.8” deep - expands to 7” high when display is pulled out.

Do you think these items would make it easier to live in a smaller space? How?

Until next time…

-Jessica

Meals in Minutes this Fall

Fall brings many things – delicious food, sweater weather and beautiful scenery. It also brings the dreaded back to school rush, hectic schedules and increasingly short days which turns into thrown together dinners, sub-par takeout, and in some cases, skipped meals.

Stay on track this fall (and well fed) with help from products from BLACK+DECKER, George Foreman, and Taylor that’ll help you get meals on the table (or in your hand) in no time! With a 5-minute burger grill, a blender featuring enhanced blending capabilities, allowing you to create soother smoothies (and take them on the go), a convection ovens that’ll hold an entire casserole dish (and features faster heat up and cooking times) and a 4-event timer to keep track of everything you have cooking, you’re bound to experience less hectic meal-prep and keep your family full all season long.

George Foreman 5-Minute Burger - $24.99 at Walmart.com

The George Foreman 5-Minute Burger offers the power to prepare two servings of your favorite meat, fish and veggies in just five minutes – also features a warming grill on top, to toast buns while grilling. It’s the perfect grill for anyone looking for fast, easy and healthy meals!

Key Features:

· 50% faster cooking

· Dishwasher-safe drip tray

· Exclusive fat-removing design knocks out up to 42% of the fat

BLACK+DECKER FusionBlade Digital Blender - $49.99 at Target.com

The BLACK+DECKER FusionBlade Digital Blender provides enhanced blending capabilities that allow you to create smoother smoothies, velvet-like purees and protein packed power drinks. Plus, the individual smoothie jar makes a nutritious, on-the-go breakfast a breeze!

Key Features:

· 6-Cup (48 oz.) Glass Jar and 20oz. Personal Jar

· 4-Function Automatic Digital Control + Pulse

BLACK+DECKER Extra-Wide Convection Oven - $59.99 at Walmart.com

The BLACK+DECKER Extra-Wide Convection Oven is a great kitchen aid, with faster heat up and cooking times you’re able to cook anything you want on your countertop! Great for entertaining, it fits standard bake pans for everything from muffins to your favorite casserole dish. This compact countertop appliance makes preparing meals for anyone on your list a cinch.

Key Features:

· Four functions: Convection Bake, Broil, Toast and Keep Warm

• 60 Minute timer with stay-on function

· Bake pan and broil rack included

Taylor Multi-Event Timer with Whiteboard - $14.99 at Amazon.com

Thanks to Taylor, this convenient kitchen must-have allows you to time up to 4 events simultaneously in a single view. Featuring a whiteboard plus dry-erase pen for notes, it even features a different tone for each event. No need to use the stove, microwave and phone for simultaneous timing anymore!

· Each event can time up to 24 hours, 59 minutes

· 2 AAA batteries included

 

Review of the Blender coming soon!

How would these items make your life easier?

 

Until next time…

Jess

Review: Magic Tap Drink Dispenser

We’ve all been there at one time or another—especially when your children are very small. They like to be independent and think they can “do everything themselves”… which leads into giant messes made when they try and pour their own drinks.

They try and pick up a gallon of milk and it ends up not only pouring out of their cup but they drop the milk jug and it starts to chug itself right on the floor? Well, messes no more! Magic Tap is an amazing innovative drink dispenser that saves us from having to clean up all those messes.

Magic Tap by IdeaStream is very easy to use. You just add the batteries (after washing it beforehand) and put it on top of your milk or juice jug. Then your child can go into the fridge and put their cups (AND even bowls) up to the jug and get the excitement of pouring their own drink without the mess.

You don’t have to worry about them picking anything up, so nothing gets dropped or spilled. They just put their glass up to the lever of the Magic Tap and the fluid comes out. Nothing to it! Easy for them, easy for us!! Can’t beat that!

All it needs is 2 AA batteries, so there isn’t any assembly required. You take the top off your juice, water, or milk container and replace it with the Magic Tap. It’s a rubber-like top that fits right over the top and encloses nicely (while leaving room for the jug inside your refrigerator).

There are a few beverages you should not use with your Magic Tap:

-carbonated beverages

-beverages containing pulp

-beverages containing 40% alcohol or more

-beverages containing Sarsaparilla or Sarsaparilla emulating flavors (root beer)

-beverages beyond their expiration date

No Drips, No Spills, No Mess!

 

BUY IT: You can buy Magic Tap online

Be sure to 'like' Magic Tap on Facebook!

 

Jessica Renee