Rebecca's Reviews

I like to be able to cook nice meals, and am not one for spending hours in the kitchen. However I do want my food to be tasty and for the family to enjoy it.

I came across Tastefully Simple about 4 years ago. The company motto is
and I don't think there is a better way to describe the great food you came make with their products.

With a line of year round products and seasonal items it is so much fun to try old favorites and something new. Not sure what you would use some of the products for? Check out their free recipe section. It has tons of ideas for you to print when you need them.

Some of my favorites products include:

• Bountiful beer bread - great with dips, especially if you have young children
• Spinach and Herb dip mix - this never lasts in the fridge long
• Seasoned Salt
• Merlot Sauce - great for marinating meat
• Vidalia Onion Dressing
• Nana's Apple Cake mix
• Truffle Fudge Brownie mix
• Key Lime Cheeseball mix
• Oh My! Chai

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When our son was a baby I wanted to get a solid color crib sheet. The ones at the baby store barely fit over the mattress and would fall apart after a few months in the wash. I didn't want to pay $100's for a set when I only wanted the sheet, so my online search began.

I discovered the Company Store. At first I was skeptical as their prices were a little higher but I took the chance anyway. The crib sheets were great, nice fabric, deep and they didn't fall apart in the wash! Finally I found what I was after.

When he was a toddler he started waking up during the night. I thought it might have something to do with those cold plastic mattresses, so again I went searching for the ideal product. To my surprise I ended up back at the Company Store. I found a down alternative mattress topper for our crib mattress. It met my needs of keeping him warm along with allergy prevention, and it is machine washable.

Since then I have bought more crib sheets, a down alternative and washable crib size comforter, down alternative and washable child size pillows and more.

They have two online stores and magazines, one aimed and the Kids line and the other the adult line. They are a Wisconsin company so you are supporting an American company as well.

Great products, great quality, huge product line. Will be shopping there again.

I was recently looking for an affordable way to create postcards for one of my home businesses. I wanted something that looked professional and didn't cost a fortune.

I was referred to VistaPrint by a colleague and I have to say I was pleasantly surprised.

They regularly have a selection of FREE products. Yes, all you have to do is pay for shipping.

I could have ordered my 100 free double sided post cards and just paid for shipping, but I really wanted at least 250. In the end I was able to order 1000 post cards and 140 FREE address labels for less than $72. I had expected to wait the full 14 days for my items to arrive due to my good deal.

The order arrived in just 5 days! I will definately be ordering from them again.

Take a look for yourself.

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Of the 5 strollers we have owned in the past 5 years that has got to be the most versatile of them all.

When we had our first child I wanted a stroller where he would face me. There were not a lot of options so we got a Graco with a reversible bassinet. It took up almost our whole trunk and that was OK I loved to see my baby when out walking, that was until our first vacation. All of a sudden the folded size of the stroller became an issue when we had to take taxis and we had our luggage.

As soon as we got home I started looking for a better alternative as we were going on another vacation in just 4 months.

After much searching we decided on the Peg Perego - Pliko P3. I would describe it as the luxury umbrella stroller. Sure there are lighter and more compact umbrella strollers but I didn't see why we had to give up stroller features to get something the folded more compact.

Here are some of the things I love about this stroller:

• 4-position backrest, 2-position footrest
• Strong, lightweight aluminum frame
• Handle for carrying when folded
• Removable, hand-washable upholstery
• Large, removable and adjustable hood with window and new storage pocket
• Child's tray can be opened or removed completely
• Unique 5-point "Freedom of Movement" harness for security and well-being of the child
• Built-in rear footboard provides safe ride for 2nd passenger
• Adjustable handle heights

The only features this stroller didn't have that my full-size stroller had where an oversized basket, a parent console and it didn't allow baby to face me but I was willing to sacrifice those things.

The stroller has clips that allow you to attach their diaper bag to it, so the basket size issue was resolved. It also comes with a large removable parent cup holder. Just remember to take it off before you gate check it.

Peg Perego does make another version of the Pliko that allows baby to face the parent. Unfortunately it was not available in the US at the time and I was concerned about having warranty issues in another country. I believe it is called the Pliko Switch Completo and has a reversible seat.

There have been some improvements to this stroller since we bought it in 2003 and I think it only continues to get better. We are still using ours and it works well and still looks great. You have to remember that the manufacturer recommends regular maintenance. So if you are having problems with steering or folding, do the recommended maintenance.

If you need a costume then this is the place to go.

We needed a pirate costume for our little girl for a cruise we were going on. I thought for sure I was going to have to pay a fortune for what I was after, and I wasn't sure if anyone would have a costume in March.

We got the cutest pirate outfit for her at a very reasonable price. Very good quality product and there were no issues with purchasing or shipping.

I would highly recommend them.

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Product Description:
Our City Series swivel wheel strollers have quickly become the envy of the stroller industry. It's the only swivel wheel stroller on the market that utilizes our patented Quick-Fold Technology, making the city Series the only strollers you'll ever need. Sleek alloy wheels with true 12" inflatable tires allow the stroller to go places most other strollers only dream of going. Combine that with all of the features that make your life easier, such as an adjustable handle, one-step recline system, multi-position canopy, machine washable fabric, and the City Series can truly take your child from birth and beyond.

Review:
We have tried many strollers over the past 5 years and this one is great for older kids for walks and for those long days at an amusement park. With it's higher weight limit and all round larger seat our 4 year old can still lay down and take a rest. Being a jogger stroller it is very easy to steer and light to push. I think the best thing about this stroller is the way it folds. Just pick it up using the handle in the seat of the stroller and it folds flat. The only minor negative I have found is that when we were on a cruise the wheels were too wide to fit thru the cabin door. We gate checked it on our last flight and put it in one of the new GATE CHECK car seat carry bags. It took a bit of manouvering but it just fit. We got this when our oldest was 3 so I don't have any experience using this with younger children.

Product Description:
The AmSafe Child Aviation Restraint System (CARES) is the world's first aviation alternative to a car seat. CARES is an innovative belt-and-buckle device that attaches directly to the airplane seatbelt.

Simple to install, adjustable to fit virtually any size airplane seat and usable in most seats with the exception of those in exit rows. CARES has been certified by the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) for children weighing between 20-44 pounds sitting in their own seat. Passengers with children can now check the bulky car seat through as luggage and take CARES on board.

Weighing only one pound and fitting into a small carrying case, this child restraint provides a low-cost, easy and effective solution for improved child passenger safety. CARES is the first alternative aviation child safety device to be certified by the FAA for all phases of flight - taxi, take-off and landing.

Review:
We have travelled on planes with an infant carrier, car seats and the CARES and I would have to say that CARES is the lightest and simplest product to have to bring on the plane. It fits in a 6" travel sack and weighs only 1 lb! It was a nice feeling to know our kids were safe and secure during take off, landing and turbulence. They didn't want to stay strapped in the whole flight but without the bulky car seat we all had a little more space to move around.

At around $80 for each CARES if you don't fly a lot you may want to consider renting. There are a few renters on eBay with the average trip costing just $15 + shipping depending on the length of your vacation.

If you need your car seat at your destination you can check it with your luggage and not have to carry it around the airport with you. For those of you who really want the car seat on the plane I would recommend the gogo Kidz Travelmate, more on that later.

If you only have a few short drives at your destination you may want to consider a portable car seat. They are like vests that can be easily installed and used as a child restraint, and can be packed in your luggage. More on those later.

http://www.kidsflysafe.com are the authorized reseller of the CARES.

Feel free to email us at alwystraveling@gmail.com if you would like to rent one of our CARES.