Toddlers are notoriously finicky. With that being said, I am always looking for something that mine will eat. One day he will gobble a food down and the next he wants NOTHING to do with it. It makes it difficult to know what to cook. Know what I mean?
Well, recently, I got a bottle of a sauce called The Original Country Bob's All Purpose Sauce to try out. We are dippers in our house. I love to dip my french fries in ketchup or ranch. I enjoy dunking my pizza slices in ranch and I like to dip my steak in some sort of steak sauce. So, I was excited to try out a new sauce.
Here is some information from their website:
How does anything really good get its start? Where do great products come from? Usually they are the result of much time being exerted and a tremendous amount of love being invested. At that point you can say, "That's mine! I made that." That's the way Country Bob Edson created his All Purpose Sauce.
In 1968 Country Bob perfected the sauce of his dreams. After years of giving the sauce to friends and family he began to sell it in 1977. The reaction was overwhelming just as it is today. Almost everyone who tries Country Bob's All Purpose Sauce becomes a lifelong user. And why not, it is the perfect complement to practically any meal set on your table.
It was actually October of 1982 when Country Bob, Inc. became the company, which remains today. Bob Edson, Terry Edson, Al Malekovic and Reed Malekovic formed a corporation with equal ownership. Since that time Country Bob's distribution has magnified regionally in all directions from our corporate office located in Centralia, Illinois. Even with the tremendous growth we have not forgotten where we came from, continuing in our relentless pursuit of product excellence.
Along with our All Purpose Sauce we have expanded our product line to include BBQ Sauce, Seasoning Salt and Spicy All Purpose Sauce. With our fully automated bottling line we also have the capability of producing Private Label products for stores or restaurants.
It would be nice if we could claim responsibility for the success of the company, however, credit must be given where credit is due. Proverbs 16:3 says, "Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and your plans will succeed." We have placed true ownership of Country Bob, Inc. in the hands of God. "Christ is our CEO" and He is an Awesome Boss!
My Thoughts:
This sauce looks a lot like regular steak sauce when you open it but it smells awesome, with a touch of sweetness and garlic. It is really yummy with something extra that I haven't tasted in other sauces. The first thing I tried it with was chicken fried steak fingers and fries. Mmmmm! It was really good. A few days later, I baked some chicken breasts brushed with this sauce. They were super good. And, guess who ate both of these dishes? My picky eater toddler. Yay! I have also tried this as a substitute for Worcestershire sauce in a snack mix recipe I love. Oh yeah, it was great! I think I will make it with Country Bob's All Purpose Sauce from now on.
are lots of yummy sounding recipes at their site as well. I plan to try several of them.
Wanna try it out?
Buy It: You can buy this great sauce at many local stores. Just check out website for a location near you. Hint: You might just find a very valuable coupon on their site, so check it out.
Win It: I asked Al Malekovic if I could offer my readers a bottle to try. Guess what? The company is offering TWO lucky readers TWO bottles EACH of the sauce to try out! Believe me, you want to try this sauce out.
1st Required Entry - Go to Country Bob's Online then come back here and mention something you read on their website that caught your attention (maybe a recipe that looks good?) in the comments of this post. Please include an e-mail address. If I can't contact you, you can't win!
For additional entries, subscribe to my feeds, follow me on Blogger and follow me on Twitter. You can have one additional entry for EACH of these things you do. If you do all FOUR of these things, you can have unlimited entries after that until the contest closes. All you have to do is mention something you saw on Country Bob's website in each comment.
This contest is open to US residents and closes on January 20th at 8 a.m. Central Time and the winners will be chosen randomly.
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Monday, January 12, 2009
I Heart Etsy - Shelly Schwartz Studios
I love Etsy.
This Christmas season I wanted to find different, one of a kind presents for those on my Christmas list. Unfortunately, I figured out how cool Etsy is a bit late to buy all my presents there this Christmas. I think I will be using Etsy A LOT in the future. One cool thing is all of the cool handmade items. Another thing I love is that there are so many work at home moms (WAHMs) on Etsy and I love supporting other moms.
I will be doing a few posts on some Etsy faves in the near future... Here is the first.
Obviously, my boys nicknames are Finleypotamus and Kierbear. I am all about personalized stuff but was having trouble finding cute personalized ornaments I liked. Well, I came across an Etsy member that sculpts the most awesome, detailed works of art out of Polymer Clay. Her name is Shelly Schwartz and her Etsy shop is Shelly Schwartz Studios.
I sent her a custom request for ornaments for the boys (another thing I love... custom stuff just for you that no one else will have) and she and her daughter worked their magic. I told her what I wanted right down to the colors in the scarves. Her daughter, Kari, sculpted the adorable hippo and Shelly sculpted the bear (holding his own bear - how cute!). I was in awe at the detail when they arrived. They are signed too. This is definitely not something you will find mass produced and they can be handed down for years.
Look at these adorable guys...
Well, after the awesome service I received from Shelly, I just had to have her make another ornament for me. She went really above and beyond on this one. I decided at the last minute, a week before Christmas, that I wanted this because a figurine I had ordered from another site was a no-show. My husband and I have an inside joke about goat figuriness that goes back for several years. In short, every year I get him sort sort of goat figurine for Christmas. Shelly sculpted this adorable daddy goat with his two baby son goats to depict my hubby and my boys. I nearly cried when I saw it in person. It's just so perfect. And, the price for these custom pieces was AMAZING. Well worth the money I paid.
See? As beautiful as they are in the photo, they are even more special in person.
These ornaments are just the tip of the iceberg. Check out Shelly's website for more of her amazing art. You can even get your own pet sculpted in clay.
I highly recommend Etsy (and Shelly Schwartz) for your next gift giving occasion.
This Christmas season I wanted to find different, one of a kind presents for those on my Christmas list. Unfortunately, I figured out how cool Etsy is a bit late to buy all my presents there this Christmas. I think I will be using Etsy A LOT in the future. One cool thing is all of the cool handmade items. Another thing I love is that there are so many work at home moms (WAHMs) on Etsy and I love supporting other moms.
I will be doing a few posts on some Etsy faves in the near future... Here is the first.
Obviously, my boys nicknames are Finleypotamus and Kierbear. I am all about personalized stuff but was having trouble finding cute personalized ornaments I liked. Well, I came across an Etsy member that sculpts the most awesome, detailed works of art out of Polymer Clay. Her name is Shelly Schwartz and her Etsy shop is Shelly Schwartz Studios.
I sent her a custom request for ornaments for the boys (another thing I love... custom stuff just for you that no one else will have) and she and her daughter worked their magic. I told her what I wanted right down to the colors in the scarves. Her daughter, Kari, sculpted the adorable hippo and Shelly sculpted the bear (holding his own bear - how cute!). I was in awe at the detail when they arrived. They are signed too. This is definitely not something you will find mass produced and they can be handed down for years.
Look at these adorable guys...
Well, after the awesome service I received from Shelly, I just had to have her make another ornament for me. She went really above and beyond on this one. I decided at the last minute, a week before Christmas, that I wanted this because a figurine I had ordered from another site was a no-show. My husband and I have an inside joke about goat figuriness that goes back for several years. In short, every year I get him sort sort of goat figurine for Christmas. Shelly sculpted this adorable daddy goat with his two baby son goats to depict my hubby and my boys. I nearly cried when I saw it in person. It's just so perfect. And, the price for these custom pieces was AMAZING. Well worth the money I paid.
See? As beautiful as they are in the photo, they are even more special in person.
These ornaments are just the tip of the iceberg. Check out Shelly's website for more of her amazing art. You can even get your own pet sculpted in clay.
I highly recommend Etsy (and Shelly Schwartz) for your next gift giving occasion.
Saturday, January 10, 2009
Mama's Got a New (Diaper) Bag: The Bumble Collection REVIEW
I am in love.
No, seriously. I am as in love as you can be with a baby accessory.
The Busy Bee Backpack from The Bumble Collection's new Buzz line arrived tonight and I have spent the last couple of hours "playing" with it. I'm like a kid with a new toy. It's truly like no other diaper bag I have ever seen. It's like they read my mind.
It has everything I need.
As you know, I am blessed with two little boys born a year and a day apart. My current diaper bags just weren't working for us. I needed more room and, not only that, I needed a bag that was easy to use. When I am out and about with the boys, I usually have them both in the front part of the cart (If I'm lucky enough to find a grocery cart that is a double). If not, I take the double stroller in.
I needed a bag that I could fit EVERYTHING in so I would just have the bag, the stroller and the boys. I wasn't sure it existed. THIS is the bag! See, with two boys that are both in diapers, both crawling, and both need to be carried everywhere, I need my hands and I need a bag that has lots of room and is difficult for them to get into (I can't tell you how many times one of my darlings has EMPTIED the diaper bag in the grocery store aisle while I turned for 10 seconds to grab some milk). I also need a diaper bag that doesn't slip off my shoulder and allow the contents to fall all over the place. In addition, I need a bag that has room for both of the boys items in compartments that are easy to get to one handed. This bag has all of that. Seriously!
Here are my favorite things about The Busy Bee Backpack from their new Buzz line:
Feature: Backpack, Messenger, Stroller Bag in Exclusive Bee Quilt with lining in Exclusive Print
My Comment: I LOVE that it's versatile. I can throw it on my back and have both hands free for when I have to carry the boys at the same time. I also love that it can be used on the shoulder or across the chest and I really really think the straps for the stroller are just genius! You can clip it on the stroller and it doesn't slip.
Here is a photo I took of the front of the bag with the shoulder strap. It's adjustable and I love that.
Feature: Water and Stain Resistant and Machine Washable
My Comment: This is a great feature. I cannot tell you how many times I have had a bottle liner leak and formula dribbled everywhere.
Feature: Snack Bag Included
My Comment: I love this snack bag. It is partitioned off so I can put one boy's snacks in one side and the other boy's snacks in the other side. This is a great feature for Mommies that have multiple children that can't eat the same thing. I don't have to dig all over the place for spoons and their dry snacks, because there is a mesh compartment included as well.
See how pretty it is inside (but still very functional)?
Feature: Removable Shoulder Strap, Pop Out Backpack Straps and Stroller Straps Included
My Comment: See my previous comments and photo. This is one of the major selling features of this bag, in my opinion.
Feature: Detachable Fold Out Changing Pad
My Comment: I like that the pad is made out of the same soft material that lines the bag but is easy to clean (I tested it).
Feature: Top Zipper Pocket for Easy Access to Personal Items
My Comment: This is a neat feature that I have never seen before in a diaper bag. It's perfect for super easy access to wipes and diapers. I can't tell you how many times I've dug through a diaper bag trying to find a diaper and a pack of wipes. I don't even have to take the bag off the stroller. Awesome feature!
Here it is...
Feature: Optional 45 degree opening using featured Side Zippers
My Comment: This is a feature that I could see myself using on an overnight trip for easy access.
Feature: Multiple Zipper and Elastic Pockets for Added Storage Space
My Comments: Who doesn't love more storage space?
Do I recommend this diaper bag? What do you think? Absolutely! I want to go somewhere right now just to use it!
Check out The Bumble Collection's website for retailers. And, while you're there, browse the entire site for great carseat covers, diaper bags, snack bags and more. They have beautiful designs.
And, don't forget The Bumble Factory Outlet is open through tomorrow (Jan. 11) and you can save 40-70%. The site is offering all the celebrity faves and must have discontinued Bumble products. The Bumble Factory Outlet will hold a limited amount of sales throughout the year. Portions of the proceeds will benefit local children’s charities including Horizons for Homeless. You can get to the outlet through their main website (top banner).
Click here for related blog post.
No, seriously. I am as in love as you can be with a baby accessory.
The Busy Bee Backpack from The Bumble Collection's new Buzz line arrived tonight and I have spent the last couple of hours "playing" with it. I'm like a kid with a new toy. It's truly like no other diaper bag I have ever seen. It's like they read my mind.
It has everything I need.
As you know, I am blessed with two little boys born a year and a day apart. My current diaper bags just weren't working for us. I needed more room and, not only that, I needed a bag that was easy to use. When I am out and about with the boys, I usually have them both in the front part of the cart (If I'm lucky enough to find a grocery cart that is a double). If not, I take the double stroller in.
I needed a bag that I could fit EVERYTHING in so I would just have the bag, the stroller and the boys. I wasn't sure it existed. THIS is the bag! See, with two boys that are both in diapers, both crawling, and both need to be carried everywhere, I need my hands and I need a bag that has lots of room and is difficult for them to get into (I can't tell you how many times one of my darlings has EMPTIED the diaper bag in the grocery store aisle while I turned for 10 seconds to grab some milk). I also need a diaper bag that doesn't slip off my shoulder and allow the contents to fall all over the place. In addition, I need a bag that has room for both of the boys items in compartments that are easy to get to one handed. This bag has all of that. Seriously!
Here are my favorite things about The Busy Bee Backpack from their new Buzz line:
Feature: Backpack, Messenger, Stroller Bag in Exclusive Bee Quilt with lining in Exclusive Print
My Comment: I LOVE that it's versatile. I can throw it on my back and have both hands free for when I have to carry the boys at the same time. I also love that it can be used on the shoulder or across the chest and I really really think the straps for the stroller are just genius! You can clip it on the stroller and it doesn't slip.
Here is a photo I took of the front of the bag with the shoulder strap. It's adjustable and I love that.
Feature: Water and Stain Resistant and Machine Washable
My Comment: This is a great feature. I cannot tell you how many times I have had a bottle liner leak and formula dribbled everywhere.
Feature: Snack Bag Included
My Comment: I love this snack bag. It is partitioned off so I can put one boy's snacks in one side and the other boy's snacks in the other side. This is a great feature for Mommies that have multiple children that can't eat the same thing. I don't have to dig all over the place for spoons and their dry snacks, because there is a mesh compartment included as well.
See how pretty it is inside (but still very functional)?
Feature: Removable Shoulder Strap, Pop Out Backpack Straps and Stroller Straps Included
My Comment: See my previous comments and photo. This is one of the major selling features of this bag, in my opinion.
Feature: Detachable Fold Out Changing Pad
My Comment: I like that the pad is made out of the same soft material that lines the bag but is easy to clean (I tested it).
Feature: Top Zipper Pocket for Easy Access to Personal Items
My Comment: This is a neat feature that I have never seen before in a diaper bag. It's perfect for super easy access to wipes and diapers. I can't tell you how many times I've dug through a diaper bag trying to find a diaper and a pack of wipes. I don't even have to take the bag off the stroller. Awesome feature!
Here it is...
Feature: Optional 45 degree opening using featured Side Zippers
My Comment: This is a feature that I could see myself using on an overnight trip for easy access.
Feature: Multiple Zipper and Elastic Pockets for Added Storage Space
My Comments: Who doesn't love more storage space?
Do I recommend this diaper bag? What do you think? Absolutely! I want to go somewhere right now just to use it!
Check out The Bumble Collection's website for retailers. And, while you're there, browse the entire site for great carseat covers, diaper bags, snack bags and more. They have beautiful designs.
And, don't forget The Bumble Factory Outlet is open through tomorrow (Jan. 11) and you can save 40-70%. The site is offering all the celebrity faves and must have discontinued Bumble products. The Bumble Factory Outlet will hold a limited amount of sales throughout the year. Portions of the proceeds will benefit local children’s charities including Horizons for Homeless. You can get to the outlet through their main website (top banner).
Click here for related blog post.
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