CSN Stores Product Review - Waffle Maker

Thanks to the fabulous people at CSN Stores, I have a new waffle maker!  Not just any waffle maker, mind you, a Belgian Waffle Maker.  Oooooh!  Aaaaah!

 

I travel a lot for work and most of the hotels that I stay at have Belgian waffles at breakfast.  In Texas, they even have waffle makers in the shape of Texas!  It's true.  Anyways, I enjoy the waffles when I travel, but then when I return home, I'm sadly without any waffles...until now! 

This Cuisinart Belgian Waffle Maker is wonderful!  It makes four 1-inch deep Belgian waffles and has a five setting browning control, so I never have to worry about how long to cook my waffles.  Plus, there is an audible alert for when it is heated up and when the waffles are ready to eat.  It is just so easy to use! 

The only issue that I’m having with it is that I don’t know how much batter to use (so really that is user error not a complaint about the product).  I’m worried about it leaking out the sides if I put too much, so I’ve ended up with round waffles. Oh well, I’ll figure it out eventually and even though they may not look normal, they sure do taste good!

 

Thanks again, CSN Stores for letting me do this product review!  My weekend breakfasts will now be more enjoyable.

Product Review Preview, Valentine’s and a Knee Update

Those fabulous people at CSN Stores has given me another opportunity to review one of there products!  Yay!  If you look back through my blog, you’ll see that I’ve reviewed items such as shoes and kitchen products, but CSN Stores has so much more.  From swing sets to bedroom sets, they have thousands of products to choose from.  Talk about one stop shopping!  Stay tuned to see what item I select this time.  Also, if you’re interested in winning a CSN Stores gift certificate, be sure to stop by my other blog!

Moving right along, I wanted to talk about Valentine’s day.  Did you all have a good one?  I sure did.  Jeremy and I are pretty laid back, so we aren’t the type of people to go out to a fancy dinner and buy expensive presents for each other on Valentines.  We must just love each other SO much throughout the whole year! (Ha! )  Anyway, since Jeremy hasn’t been able to drive due to his knee surgery, I didn’t even expect a card from him this year.  Well, he pleasantly surprised me and when I got home from work…I found that he had baked me a PINK Valentine’s cake, had Hershey kisses all over the place and had gotten me a card.  Awwww!  As my mom would say, “What a guy, huh?”  Apparently, the Friday before, he asked our friend, Jake, if he was available to take him to Walmart, so they did a little Valentine’s shopping.  Anyway, we exchanged cards, went out to dinner at a little steakhouse in our po-dunk town, watched TV and ate cake.  In fact, I’ve been eating cake all this week.  Best. Husband. Ever. 

Not gonna lie…I’m really surprise he even knew where the cake pans were.

PINK funfetti Valentine’s cake!  Drool…

Kisses! (And yes, I’m almost 28 years old and I keep my childhood teddy bears by my bed)

Lastly, I wanted to post a knee update.  Jeremy’s knee is doing really well and the Dr. is proud of his progress.  He’s getting his permanent brace soon (which he’ll wear for about the next year) , he off his crutches, and he’s started physical therapy.  He’s taking one more week off of work, but he’s definitely on the road to recovery!

Ewww! It still looks funny.

CSN Stores Product Review–Doggie Jacket!

As I’ve mentioned before, CSN stores has given me the opportunity to review a product from one of there website again!  Last time I picked shoes.  I’ve also gotten kitchen items.  But this time, I decided to get a little something for Diesel…

a Ruff Wear K-9 Overcoat!

 

Isn’t he a handsome model?

This jacket is awesome!  With winter being here, Jeremy and I decided that I might be worthwhile to get Diesel a little jacket.  We found this one on CSN Stores and we couldn’t pass it up!  After all, just check out the description:

Sometimes nature's coat just isn't enough. When dogs join us on our adventures, they can become uncomfortably, even dangerously cold when exposed to the harsh elements. The K-9 Overcoat II™ reduces loss of core body heat, protecting dogs from wind, rain, snow, brush, and burrs. The integrated chest panel with adjustable side release buckles provides a custom fit that remains securely in place throughout vigorous activities. Whether your treks take you and your four-legged friends to the mountains, desert, or the city, the K-9 Overcoat II™ will improve your dog's performance and extend their range. Available in two great colors to match your dog's great personality!

We got snow last week, so this overcoat has definitely been useful, plus Diesel wears it whenever he goes on an early morning or evening walk.  He’s even learning the word “jacket!”  If we tell him to go get his jacket, he’ll run up to it and nudge it with his nose…now if only we could teach him to put it, grab his leash and go to the front door, we’d be set!

I’m so thankful that CSN Stores gave me the opportunity to do this product review!  I definitely picked another winner.  If you’re looking for new shoes, or even patio furniture or pet items, be sure to check out the CSN Stores website!

 

And I leave you with a video of the jacket in action…

CSN Stores – Product Review – Shoes!

As mentioned a few weeks ago, CSN stores gave me the opportunity to review a product from one of there websites…awesome! 

One of their websites is Shoes Got Sole and I decided I wanted to review a new pair of shoes.  When I got to the website, I didn’t know exactly where to start, so I searched for “pink shoes,” does that really surprise you?  I came across some flats by Dr. Sholl’s that were pink, but soon found out that they also came in leopard print.  I don’t own anything leopard and usually I shy away from animal prints…but something about these shoes were calling me.  So, I said, “Why not?!,” and I purchases these Dr. Sholls’ Women’s Graduated Flats.

They are totally cute, right?  I really love these shoes.  They are cute with jeans.  I have plans to wear them with slacks to work.  And they just add a bit of spice to your outfit! :)  I’ve even already thought about buying another pair in a different color.  These lovely shoes are Dr. Sholl’s, which bascially means they are cushioned on the inside and comfortable.  My only complaint is that after wearing them for the day, the part of the shoe that crosses the top of my foot was hurting me a bit; however, I think that will go away once the shoe is broken-in a bit more. 

Side view.

Top angle.

My view.

So stylish!

I’m so thankful that CSN Stores gave me the opportunity to do this product review!  I definitely picked another winner.  If you’re looking for new shoes, or even patio furniture or pet items, be sure to check out the CSN Stores website!

CSN Stores Product Review – Food Storage Set & Wood Turner

About a month ago, the generous people at CSN Stores contacted me to see if I wanted to do a product review.  You mean, received a free product and then blog about how I like it?  Sign me up!

CSN Stores are great to work with and in the past, they have allowed me to host my dog-gone giveaway, my gift card giveaway and my cooking giveaway, plus I’ve done one product review in the past.  They  have millions of products, so if you’re in need of something new, head on over to their website and I’m sure you’ll find what you need.  And now onto my review…

I had a certain amount that my product could cost, so using my frugal shopping skills I selected two different items.  Woo hoo!  The first thing that I selected was the Fresh Keeper 31 Piece Citrus Organizer Set with Lid.  Jeremy and I always use storage containers for leftovers and lunches, but our current collection is a smörgåsbord of containers.  Until now!  These Fresh Keeper containers are awesome.  They come in a variety of sizes ranging from 8 cups to 3/4 cups.  Plus, they are so cute!  Look at the fun colors.  But perhaps the coolest thing is the rim of the containers…I couldn’t get that close of a picture, so you’ll have to believe me when I tell you that along the rim are little tick marks and the months of the year.  Coincidently, there is a little arrow/point on each lid.  Therefore, you can align the lid with the correct date on the container, and just like magic, you know when you put those leftovers in the fridge!  Isn’t that cool?  Really, you should have seen how excited I was when I figured that out.  These containers are freezable, microwavable and dish washer safe.  Love them!

My second item was the Paula Deen 2 Piece Slotted Wood Turner Set.  I only have two wooden spoons, so when I saw these I thought that they would be a good addition to my kitchen tool collection.  I’ve been using these mostly to break up and brown meat and they work great.  I like how they are flat and more like a spatula, than a spoon.  Plus, they are very sturdy material and I’m not worried about them breaking while I’m stirring/cooking something (true story, it happened to me before and I had to dig through the food looking for the missing piece of wooden spoon!).  Love them!

So, there you have it.  Two great products and a great opportunity from CSN Stores.  Thanks for the opportunity to do this product review!