Climate Change?

My daughter has been studying the environment and man's effect on the climate, and of course that got me thinking.  I mean how can you live in the same house with someone that is talking about a subject (even if she's not really talking about it to you) and not have an opinion.

I thought maybe you all might have some opinions on this too.  I loved some of the answers she gave as well as some she had gotten to the questions for the course.  So now I'm asking you, so I can compare what "the young folks" (college age) think and what we, who are in the "real world" think.

You could answer as short or as long as you want - but remember we are comparing these answers to college kids .... and they answer everything in as short as possible (I mean they love the 140 characters of twitter right?)

What do you think climate change is?

What steps have you taken to lessen your effect on climate change?

Do you think we can change/stop climate changes?

Back to School Event 2014

Welcome to the Back to School Pre-K to College Giveaway Event!

I have, once again, joined a wonderful group of bloggers to bring this giveaway event to you.

I'm so glad that you are able to join us.  

    

I know that this time of year, it becomes extremely hectic as you start checking off all those things we need to get for our children as they get ready for the start of school.  So we are here to help!

Welcome to our "Back to School Pre-K through College" hop event

Hosted by LeahSay's Views & Planet Weidknecht

The Event runs August 1st - 17th, ending at midnight.

Each of the participating bloggers will host their own giveaway with a minimum value of $25.

My prize will help with your lunch prep this school year

I am giving away the Tupperware pieces that will help keep your kids lunch

looking as great at lunch time as it was when you prepared it.

The lunch box pieces will include:

 a sandwich keeper, a snack cup and tumbler with flip top.

I will have not 1 but 2 sets so you will always be ready for school lunch.

The winner will have their choice of colors.

I edited this post since I somehow forgot to put a pic of the items and colors
I'm sure you would like to KNOW what I am including.

Please visit the bloggers listed in the linky below 

and ENTER for YOUR chance to win!

Vanilla Milkshake

I don't know about where you live, but here it has been hot and humid.  
It's definitely a Milkshake time of year.  But then kids would probably tell you that any time of year is Milkshake time!

I love this recipe from Tupperware (using our Power Chef ) that is great alone but also as a base to add fruit into your kids in a really fun way or all those other chocolatey treats you don't want them to "OD" on.

If you read my post the other day, you saw that the power chef is on sale in this months mid-month brochure.  You can pick up the power chef system on my Tupperware Site.  I really love this machine, because there are so many things you can make with it.  

Keep checking me out for more ways to use this - but if you are thinking about getting it - don't wait too long.  Remember it is only on sale until midnight August 8th!

Keep it cool, keep it homemade!

Do you have an abundance of fruits and veggies that you wish you could freeze and have them good to use (just like when you picked them) but don't have the containers to do that?

Guess who has what you need AND on sale this month??  
That's right Tupperware has your back!

These pieces are on sale in this month's mid July brochure (available for purchase until midnight August 8th) so if you are thinking about putting some things in the freezer - this is your month to pick up Tupperware!  3
Remember my Tupperware site is always open for info and purchases!

The 11 piece Freeze It Set is on sale for $64 saving you $67!
These 11 cool containers are perfect for the freezer, refrigerator and on the go. Store jam, produce, appetizers, ice cream, bagels and leftovers, pack a meal for work or school and keep your fridge and freezer organized.

• Includes four 2½-cup/600 mL Medium Shallow Rectangulars, two 3-qt./2.8 L Medium Deep Rectangulars, four 3⅓-cup/800 mL Small Deep Squares and one 6-qt./6 L Extra Large.
• The containers make food removal easy, the firmness prevents food from crushing and are flexible at freezer temperatures.
• Stackable containers maximize space in your fridge, freezer and cabinet and nest when not in use.
• Gently twisting the containers releases frozen food easily.
• Modular shape allows for even freezing and helps avoid freezer burn.
• Includes Tropical Water seals.
• Dishwasher safe. 

The Freeze-It Door Set is just $15 (a $22 value)
Store soup, salsa and other liquid food in the refrigerator. Includes two 6-cup/1.4 L Medium Deeps.

• Includes Tropical Water seals.
• Dishwasher safe.

Companion pieces shown have a required minimum purchase of $50
The Freeze-It Containers - Small $14 (a $28 value)
Store fruit, veggies and other small leftovers with these handy containers. Includes set of four 1½-cup/400 mL containers.

• Includes Tropical Water seals.
• Dishwasher safe.

The Power Chef System is on sale in this brochure $49 (a $20 savings)

Quickly and easily prepare recipes with a seriously up-to-date culinary solution. Our newly designed, most efficient food processor blends, mixes, emulsifies and chops with the easy pull of a cord. It also cleverly integrates with the Chop ’N Prep Chef. Includes pull-cord cover, adaptor ring with soft cap for funnel insertion, three curved blades, paddle whisk, funnel with measurements, 5¾-cup/1.35 L base with anti-skid ring, blade protector and airtight, liquid-tight seal.

•  – Enhanced quality guarantee.
• In Salt Water Taffy/Sugar.

Want to see this baby in action - check out the Power Chef Video

I love my Power Chef, I make my own Mayo (no preservatives) and can make a Garlic Aioli and smooth Avocado Mayo, mix up jams and cake mixes and make killer milkshakes and so much more.  Check it all out on my Tupperware Site and pick up something for yourself or maybe start holiday shopping!

I'll be posting our Jam recipe in the next day or two so that you can use that one right away, so make sure you come back for that one too.

Breakfast Anyone? Tupperware has the answer!

I think I need to start highlighting some of our Tupperware pieces that are on sale each month.  I say this because they are only available at a given sale price or only available period, in the mid-month brochure.  I think some people are missing some of these or may end up having to pay "full price" because they just missed the brochure.

Here is my first highlighted pieces from the mid-July brochure, which is available until midnight August 8th.  You can get them, and so much more on my Tupperware Site.

Since it is my first highlight, I thought lets start with Breakfast.  
Do you need help with keeping breakfast cereal from getting "soft" and "stale" tasting?

Save counter or pantry space while keeping breakfast cereal fresh and crunchy with the Keep-It-Krunchy Set. 

Includes 20-cup/4.8 L Super Cereal Storer 
and 13-cup/3.1 L Cereal Storer.

• The container is a cereal storer and server rolled into one! Avoid packages spilling cereal on the counter or floor instead of the bowl, or on the pantry shelves.
• Serve cereal or other dry goods with ease using the flip-open pour spout.
• Super Cereal Storer is best for a family-size box of cereal, brownie, cake, muffin or pancake mixes, flour and granola or bread crumbs in bulk.
• Cereal Storer is great for a standard box of cereal.
• Includes Crushed Raspberry and Tropical Water seals.
• Dishwasher safe.

Both are available now for just $19.00! A $36.00 value.

Do you have little ones that need to have "special" cereal bowls?  Or do you love hot cereal, even in the summer?  These are AWESOME because they are microwavable and everyone can have their own color!  When my kids were small - that was the biggest deal!!

Microwave Cereal Bowls

Sealed containers stack to save space; bowls nest for compact storage.

• Set of four 2-cup/500 mL capacity bowls with seals
• Virtually airtight and liquid-tight seals
• Microwave safe, simply remove seals first.
• In Crushed Raspberry/Limeaid/Tropical Water/Fuchsia Kiss.

All 4 for just $15, which is a $10 savings.




Now to round out the highlight of breakfast items that are on sale, we have some great tumblers that even little hands can handle.

Tupperware Impressions 11 oz Tumblers

Whether you are entertaining indoors or outdoors, serving or storing just got sensational! All pieces dishwasher safe.

• Set of four.
• Includes Drip-Less Straw Seals.
• In Crushed Raspberry/Limeaid/Tropical Water/Fuchsia Kiss.

All 4 tumblers are just $15.00, again a savings of $10.

And check it out - the colors are the same as the cereal bowls - everyone gets their own color.  And mom, you can tell who doesn't clean up after themselves without hearing "not me, I put my dishes in the dishwasher".

Remember if there is anything that I can do to help out with your Tupperware pieces or if you are looking for something Tupperware, you can always go to my site and look around, email me or message me here and I will get back to you so that we can make you Tupperware experience a great one.

If you decide you want to join my Tupperware team - I would be happy to explain the benefits and cost and then have you join me.  Just give me a shout!

An awesome Chicken Lettuce Wrap Meal

I know this recipe is suppose to be as an appetizer, but I think I could make this a meal with no problems.

I found these Chicken Lettuce Wraps on the Challenge Butter website, where they have all kinds of really interesting and eye popping recipes that won't make you crazy.  I know I will be back often.

It really looks like an easy (yes they do say it is easy to make) meal for anyone ... What do you think?

I really do think this would make a great weeknight meal ... even if you are coming home from work, hot and tired, I bet you could put this together and on the table for an awesome dinner.  Add a nice bottle of wine and bam ... YOU are a SUPERSTAR!!

NJ Balloon Festival 2014

If you are living in or near NJ and looking for something to do this weekend ...
How about checking out the NJ Balloon Festival??

You can even get to take a hot air balloon ride
(but you need to make reservations as they have sold out in the past)  
           TO PURCHASE BALLOON RIDES,
           PLEASE CALL 1-800-HOT-AIR-9!

they will hold your tickets at the will call window                 

                                               Saturday, July 26^th at 6:30 am and 6:30 pm

Sunday, July 27^th at 6:30 am  and 6:30 pm

Book Rides early, last year we sold out all flights.

Balloon rides are $225 per person in the morning and $250 per person in the evening.
You will need to purchase a general admission ticket as well in order to get on the festival grounds.

But even if you don't go on an actual ride, there are so many things to see and do 

I love some of the special balloon shapes that will be there this year.

I know going to the shore is a wonderful thing, can't beat the Jersey Shore,

but this is another awesome thing to do in New Jersey!

Oh and like I said, there are all kinds of things to do at the Festival

even concerts!

Want to see what is available this weekend, check out 

Balloon Festival Daily Entertainment

The temperatures today and looking great

Humidity is suppose to be low, at least during the day

Low chance of rain today

Check it out - I bet you won't be disappointed!