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Product Review - Hurrikane Mason Jar Vacuum Sealer Kit

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We have been getting a bunch of products to review lately, thanks to our followers and subscribers. This particular review is on the Hurrikane Mason Jar Vacuum Sealer Kit. I do have a bag sealer that I use frequently but thought this jar sealer would be more convenient because it's small and takes up no space. Rhonda recently reviewed the Foodsaver, if you are interested read about it here  →  Product Review - FoodSaver V4400 . The original test I made was with lettuce. I had some cut-up  leftover  romaine lettuce and put it in a jar.   I used the wide-mouthed sealer along with the handheld pump. It worked well and sealed quickly. After I sealed the jar, I held the jar up by the lid to make sure it was sealed and put it in the refrigerator to test how long it would stay fresh before turning brown. After 4 days in the jar, it looked as good as it did when I sealed the jar.  Here's how it works ⮟ Package includes:  1 Wide Mouth Sealer 1 Regular Mouth Sea...

National Rose Month 2023

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June is  National Rose Month. It’s the ideal month to celebrate them as they’re in full bloom during this season. Roses have long held a special place in everyone’s hearts and hold a prominent place in history as well. They have been used to show affection towards another person or as symbols in wars, weddings, etc. In the United States, the rose is a state flower of five states. This beautiful flower has surely earned its place in everyone’s minds and hearts. Mama Sassy has a beautiful rose bush that has 2 different colored roses. Here's a little history of National Rose Month It's celebrated annually to recognize its beauty, popularity, and symbolism. The flower has over 300 species as well as different sizes and colors. Most species of roses are native to Asia, with other species originating from Europe, North America, and northwestern Africa. The first rose in America is believed to have been found in modern-day Colorado, As for the most common garden roses found today, the...

Ideas for Celebrating Father's Day

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Not sure   what to do   for   Father's Day 2023 ? You can throw dad a   pizza   party at home, make a   Father's Day craft , or make a DIY card , there are plenty of creative   things to do   for Father's Day. Just check out our list of these top 10   Father's Day ideas. Trust us, these unique Father's Day ideas will help make celebrating Dad a blast. Spoil him with breakfast in bed - Mothers aren't the only parent that likes to have breakfast in bed. Whip up his favorite breakfast foods and serve them on a tray with his favorite beverage.  Conduct an indoor scavenger hunt and watch Dad try to figure out clues around the house, leading up to his present. Organize Zen with Magan has some great ideas. Have a pizza party - Everyone loves pizza. Make or buy some premade pizza dough and put different toppings in bowls and have Dad and the kids decorate it! Here's a wonderful grilled pizza recipe to try Perfect Grilled Pizza ....

June is National Country Cooking Month - Enjoy these 10 Recipes

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Did you know that June was National Country Cooking Month? Me neither. This is a perfect opportunity to try something new or make an old family favorite. The summer is a time most families spend taking a vacation or visiting relatives and that's when we can savor some good ole country cooking. Country cooking is often known as comfort food such as fried chicken, green beans with bacon and we can't forget the biscuits. There's a lot of heart and soul that goes into those meals and they bring back memories. We can pass the recipes and techniques down from generation to generation. How can we observe Country Cooking Month? You can eat at restaurants that serve country-style foods such as Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Country Cookin restaurant, Paula Deen's Lady and Sons, Bojangles Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits, or Country Kitchen. Check your area for some southern or country cooking cuisine. How about cooking up some of these Southern classics: Southern Fried Green To...