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Beautiful Non-Slip Kitchen Mat Sets: Lots of Styles to Choose From

November 28, 2016 By Joi Sigers

While the 2 Piece Non-Slip Kitchen Mat Set (pictured above: Coffee Design), is shown here under the category Christmas Gift Guide, it may be more appropriate to consider it “FOR MY Kitchen… Before Christmas” because most of us like to do a little “sprucing up” before company arrives.

While I love the beautiful designs these mat sets come in, the thing I love the most is the fact that they’re “non-skid” and that their edges won’t “dog ear” like some mats do. Even those with the best intentions tend to do that and it drives me batty.

Non-Skid latex rubber backing, fade and wear resistant
Absorbs water and dries quickly, protect your kitchen from moisture and stain
Package includes 2-piece rugs. Size: 15.7×47.2 inches and 15.7×23.6 inches (40x120cm+40x60cm)
Machine Washable, low pile height for easy to clean and vacuum , thin design to fit under doors
See Below for some of the other designs available, then click through for the rest!

Gorgeous Christmas Kitchen Towels on Amazon

September 27, 2016 By Joi Sigers

The set of three Christmas Kitchen Towels pictured here are, without a doubt, some of the most beautiful kitchen towels I’ve ever laid eyes on. I have an obsession, if we’re being honest, with kitchen towels. Each holiday – as well as each season – I grab whatever colorful, festive towels catch my eye. I leave the oven mitts and pot holders where they sit, but the towels always come home with me.

Naturally, given the level of my fanaticism, I’m already eyeing Christmas, Halloween, and Thanksgiving towels. The Christmas ones, above, are a given – they have a future in my kitchen.

I hope they enjoy the smell of coffee. Like, a lot.

Set of 3 dishtowels measures 18 x 28″ to tackle all of your drying and cleaning kitchen tasks
Ultra-absorbent 100% cotton which last long and can hold up to your washings – Purchase confidently
The festive embroidery coordinate with most kitchen décor & add some holiday cheer to your kitchen
Perfect gift for Christmas, party, holidays, birthdays, housewarming and more
Machine washable and durable for daily use –Wash with Cold Water in Gentle Cycle & Tumble Dry Low

See Christmas Kitchen Towels for more details. Check out the reviews for these towels, too, while there. There are a lot of RAVING reviews from very satisfied customers. I love to see that, right before I throw my towels into my shopping cart!

Coffee Mug That Speaks the Truth

October 31, 2013 By Joi Sigers

I sat down at the computer with every intention of writing a product review, followed by a great recipe. However, I made the mistake of browsing Amazon for a few Christmas gift ideas before I actually got down to work.

Big mistake.

Not only did I get joyously distracted for nearly an hour, I found something I just HAD to show you before the review or recipe.

Have you seen the movie Up? Remember the dog that got completely distracted simply when someone said, “Squirrel!” I am, admittedly, easier to distract than that dog could ever hope to be. And, so…

This hand-painted, hand-crafted, colorful and oh-so truthful coffee mug is the Enesco 4026105 Our Name Is Mud by Lorrie Veasey Women and Cats Mug, 4-1/2-Inch. One side says, “Men and Dogs Should Just Get Used to the Idea” and the other side lays it all out in plain English, “Women and Cats Will do as They Please.”

Sometimes I kind of feel bad for men and dogs. Kind of. Sort of…

Click through the picture or link for a closer look. Be warned, though, once you start looking through all the great coffee mugs and other lovelies, time will completely get away from you. Been there. Done that. And am fully aware that it’ll happen again.

Great Gift Idea for Health Enthusiasts: Hamilton Beach Juice Extractor

November 16, 2012 By Joi Sigers

Chances are good that you have health enthusiasts in your life and on your shopping list. With the (long overdue) health food movement in full swing, a lot of us could be considered health enthusiasts ourselves. Fortunately there are a lot of healthy kitchen tools and small appliances that make it easier to eat and live healthier. Juice extractors, for example, are one of the easiest, fastest, and most efficient ways to make sure we’re getting all the fruits and vegetables we need in our diet.

The beauty pictured above is the Hamilton Beach Big Mouth Juice Extractor.

Features

Fits whole foods – for less pre-cutting
Easy to assemble and store
Powerful 800 Watt motor
Dishwasher safe parts
Includes recipes, tips and juicing cup
Extra-large pulp bin lets you juice longer – use pulp in recipes or for composting

Product Description

Tired of those expensive, sugary juices filled with preservatives and questionable additives? Ready to retire your old juicer and upgrade to something better? The Big Mouth Pro Juice Extractor can take nutrition to the next level and help you kick-start a healthy lifestyle.

Eating healthier and incorporating fruits and veggies into snacks or meals doesn’t have to be boring, expensive or time-consuming. In no time flat, before you can say “over-priced juice bar,” the Big Mouth Pro Juice Extractor extracts the juice from a whole apple. This kitchen staple and secret weapon proves that there’s a fast, easy way to add more produce into your daily diet. What’s more, there is no need for adding sweeteners or preservatives, making juice the ultimate healthy drink.

Rated a “Best Buy” by a leading consumer advocacy publication, the Big Mouth Pro Juice Extractor flawlessly performs the task of extracting juice from whole fruits, vegetables, citrus fruits and tomatoes with efficiency and speed. Equipped with a powerful 1.1 horsepower motor, an extra-wide feed chute and a stainless steel cutter/strainer, it quickly processes whole fruits and vegetables — with no pre-cutting — to produce invigorating, healthy juice. – See Hamilton Beach Big Mouth Juice Extractor for A LOT more information.

Other Great Gift Ideas for the Health Conscious!

It’s That Time of Year Again…

October 26, 2012 By Joi Sigers

NFL My Team M&Ms with Dispenser & 3 Bags

Each year, around this time, I start posting a lot of Christmas gift ideas. I might as well, my thoughts are geared toward my own Christmas shopping nearly 24/7.

Maybe it’s because I’m a girl, myself, but I find it easier to shop for the females in my family than I do the guys. Who could even begin to think the way their minds work?! I was actually looking for something for our wedding blog this morning when I came across the cool gift ideas for sports fans in this post.

Granted, they aren’t just for guys. I’d LOVE the Denver Broncos and St. Louis Cardinals dispensers muchly. And if they had one for College teams, I’d have to buy about five of the University of Kentucky ones.

Choose your own (or your gift recipient’s) favorite team and get customized M&M’s featuring that NFL, NBA, or MLB team’s colors and logos. Each comes with a team logo dispenser and three 7oz bags. All pro teams available.

Any sports fan would love these dispensers and personalized M&Ms. After all, we sports fanatics want our team(s) colors and logos everywhere around us and everyone (absolutely everyone) loves M&M’s.

Click through any of the pictures or links to see the teams available.

Individual team candies are also available – without the dispenser. Obviously, these would be ideal for stocking stuffers or Christmas bag “fillers” – maybe along with a sweatshirt or scarf with their team’s logo. The ideas and possibilities are endless. Below are just a few of the teams. Remember, every pro team you can think of is available (NBA, NFL, and MLB).

Not only do these gorgeous M&M’s make perfect gift ideas, they’re also GREAT for decorating cakes, cupcakes, and cookies with. You can even throw them in a big bowl of (cooled) popcorn for a fun surprise for the sports fans in your house.

Owls in the Kitchen: Beautiful Gift Ideas for Collectors

October 23, 2012 By Joi Sigers

Whether you, yourself, collect owls in your kitchen or you’re shopping for an owl collector, the owl decorations and gifts in this post should make gift shopping as easy as a hoot.

I have close, close experience with owl collectors. My mom collected owls for as long as I can remember and my youngest daughter (Stephany) is carrying on the tradition. Don’t you love it when people are collectors, it makes gift buying so much easier!

The Boston Warehouse Snowy Owls Measuring Cup Set, Set of 4 at the top of the post are so adorable, even people who don’t collect owls would want them. These colorful beauties are made from hand painted earthenware.

The owl measuring cups (so cute with their little scarves) have matching Boston Warehouse Snowy Owls Measuring Spoon Set, Set of 4 available on Amazon as well.

I may be on the brink of becoming an owl collector, myself, because I want the Owl Bird Measuring Cups / Bowls for Baking, Set of 4, Ceramic pictured below too!

These ceramic owl measuring cups have matching Owl Bird Measuring Spoon Baking Set with Display Rack / Holder, Ceramic (Pictured below the measuring cups). The fact that they come with their own little display stand makes me love them even more. No searching around in drawers for them when I need them the most!

The Tag Turning Leaves Collection Owl Salt and Pepper below are just $14 on Amazon. That’s a great price for such cuties. I DO collect salt & pepper shakers, so these are a must buy for me. Must buy, must have.

Seriously, how adorable are these owl salt and pepper shakers? Look at those faces!

The gorgeous Owl-Shaped Appetizer Plate (Set of 4) (above) are also so gorgeous even non-collectors would want them. These Earthenware appetizer plates are microwave and dishwasher safe.

Owl Kitchen Towels, Oven Mitts, and Pot Holders:

Last, but far from least, the Rachael Ray Dinnerware Little Hoot 16-Piece Dinnerware Set (below). Talk about a super nice gift! Not only is this an exceptionally beautiful and well-made set of dishes, it carries Rachael Ray’s name on the box. It does not get any better than that. Click through the link or image for more information. The Little Hoot collection is huge, you’ll find A LOT of great gift ideas… whether they’re for your own kitchen as you get ready for holiday meals or for someone extra special, these are breathtakingly beautiful.

Rachael Ray Little Hoot Dinnerware:

16-piece set: service for 4 includes 4 of each 10-1/2-inch dinner and 8-inch salad plates, 5-1/2-inch/18-ounce cereal bowls and 11-ounce mugs
Durable porcelain dinnerware in a fun, contemporary design for casual entertaining, everyday use or special occasions
Rich fall-inspired colors in a leaf pattern featuring ?little hoot? – a whimsical owl character you?ll love
Microwave safe for easy heating and reheating leftovers
Dishwasher safe to fit your fast paced life, without compromising style

Bright and Beautiful Mixing Bowl Set

December 6, 2011 By Joi Sigers

The beautiful Trudeau Melamine Mixing Bowl Set shown here would make an outstanding last minute Christmas gift but, personally, I can’t picture it anywhere but in my own kitchen. When it comes to bright, colorful, insanely happy-looking kitchen gadgets and dishes, I can be disturbingly selfish.

Product Features

This handy set of 3 mixing bowls includes a red 3-quart, blue 2-quart, and green 1-1/2 quart bowl
Functional and attractive; bright warm tones cheer as you mix brownie batter, scramble eggs, or any other mixing
Made of a durable melamine and come with non-slip bottoms, so they stay put on slippery counters
Built-in spouts and handles mean easy pouring
The set is top-rack dishwasher safe, but not microwave safe

This gorgeous mixing bowl set is available on Amazon for less than $14. Heck, for that price, you can get them as a last minute gift AND a set for yourself. It’s a game plan that works for me.

Take a closer look: Trudeau Melamine Mixing Bowl Set

Christmas Moose Mug

December 1, 2011 By Joi Sigers

I couldn’t possibly love this Christmas Moose Mug any more than I do. How could I not? Two of my favorite things in the world are Christmas (the whole holiday season) and animals – so when the two team up like this, count me ALL in.

I’m also beyond crazy about boiled custard, which would be PERFECT in these adorable mugs.

This highly unique and memorable mug would make a great Christmas gift…. then again it’d look pretty amazing in your hand, too!

Product Features

Safer than glass, light weight, glass-like, crystal clear acrylic.
These are the ONLY ONE PIECE moose mugs on the market with 8 ounce capacity. All others have glued on antler ears and are much smaller in size and capacity.
Dishwasher safe.
Individually packaged in a holiday gift box.
Can be used by ALL family members, young and old.

Take a closer look at the Christmas Moose Mug by clicking the link or the image above.

Star Wars Fans on Your Gift List?

November 28, 2011 By Joi Sigers

Star Wars fans are a fanatical group. They’re like Trekkies in that regard – once you get them talking about the movies, they’ll keep it up for hours. Sometimes days. Think Geek has something all Star Wars fans (and coffee fan for that matter) will LOVE: The Star Wars Breakfast Beverages Set. These adorable beverages make a fun and delicious gift idea.

From the Website:

We scoured the galaxy far, far away for the beverages that get humans, aliens, and droids alike buzzing with energy. Here’s what we found:

Vader’s Dark Side Roast Coffee is commonly enjoyed by Dark Lords of the Sith while planning new Death Star construction, but is also enjoyed in the break room by your common stormtrooper. This hand roasted coffee is a true taste of the Dark Side. A blend of three diverse coffees and two different roasts creates a full-bodied, sharp, cup with spicy undertones and smoky, dark-roasted complexity. Give into your anger and sample a steaming cup and you will be rewarded with power beyond your imagination.

Dagobah Green Tea is the drink of choice of Jedi Masters. Just because a planet is devoid of civilization doesn’t mean it’s not civilized. Deep in the jungles of Dagobah grow the most delicious green tea leaves in the galaxy. If you need a moment alone to ponder the Force, do it while sipping a hot cup of Yoda’s favorite tea.

Finally, Hoth Cocoa is guaranteed to warm you all the way to your bones. It’s the preferred beverage of the Rebels of Echo Base. All you need are warm hand-knitted socks. When life gives you snow, melt it into water and use it to make a steaming cup of rich, creamy Hoth Cocoa.

Choose your breakfast beverage wisely. The fate of the galaxy depends on you.

gift ideas

Beautiful Non-Slip Kitchen Mat Sets: Lots of Styles to Choose From

Gorgeous Christmas Kitchen Towels on Amazon

Coffee Mug That Speaks the Truth