Keep Hydrated Using the ArtLife Half Gallon Water Bottle

Keeping hydrated is something that is very important in our house. My husband is a diabetic, and hydration is vital to his health, both internally and externally. So, I am always carrying drinks with us when we go places, but I don't like buying all those individual water bottles to use!

Having a good refillable water bottle is the answer for me. I like this new one we have from ArtLife Sports. It is a half gallon bottle that we can take with us pretty much anywhere and I can know we have some water along without relying on small water bottles or running out of a drink for my guy.

The bottle comes with a great wrist strap, making it easy to carry with you or to hang it up on a peg or chair back when camping or at the beach. I love that it is made from an FDA approved, BPA free plastic. It's safe for any beverage we choose to put in it.

The lid is super easy to take off and put on, with a big opening. You don't have to use a funnel to fill this bottle! The lid stays snug and secure, and has not dripped one bit! The smaller "snap" opening to drink from opens with just a flip and is not hard to open even with arthritic fingers. That's a big one in our house since both my husband and I have arthritis in our hands.

One thing I like is the really big handle on the side. It is so easy to get a tight grip on this big bottle when carrying it full. I don't have to think about it slipping out of my hand from condensation. By the way, it doubles nicely for a weight in your hands as you are walking because of that big handle!

The ArtLife Sports water bottle comes in 14 different colors (mine is Tritan Sky Blue) and two styles, so it would be handy for each person in your family to have their own color. This is a nice non-insulated water bottle, and it is  dishwasher safe.

You can purchase the ArtLife Sports water bottle HERE!

This reviewer received the product free or at a discounted price in order to bring you an honest review. No other form of compensation was given. All opinions are those of the reviewer.

Versatile Silicone Muffin Pans ~ Gotta Love 'Em

Baking is one way I love to spoil my family, so finding good products to use baking is a must. One such product that is pretty good is by Keliwa. It is their 12 Cup Silicone Muffin & Cupcake Baking Pan.

First of all if you read my blog on even a semi-regular basis, you know I am a fan of silicone. I love using it for all kinds of things. Baking is no exception to how I feel about silicone. it is just so easy to use and take care of.

The 12 cup muffin pa is made from FDA approved silicone that can take temperatures up to 450°. Not too many things are baked at that temperature or higher, so you are safe using this kind of pan from pretty much everything.

When it comes to muffin pans I use them for mini-meatloaves, egg cups, muffins, cupcakes, ice, lotion bars, dog treats and more. They are great for sorting small things too and with being silicone, it's okay if the kids play with them. They won't get hurt!

There are a few things you need to remember about using silicone in baking. Normally you do not have to add any kind of grease to the pans before you add the food to be baked. A few things you still need to make sure and grease the pans for are cakes and cupcakes. Pretty much everything else comes out without a problem. I use a spray to grease the pans with and the really nice thing is the spray does not build up on silicone like it does metal or glass pans.

(Cupcakes I made then then promptly forgot to take pictures of after they were done. Sorry!)

The Keliwa muffin pan is nice. The cups are standard size and you can stack them together or roll them up to store them. That's another nice thing about silicone. Cleaning is rally easy. I use my regular dish soap in the sink like all my dishes. But you can wash them in the dishwasher too. Oh and the can go in the freezer and the microwave. Gotta love a versatile product like this.

You can purchase the Keliwa 12 Cup Silicone Muffin & Cupcake Baking Pan HERE!

This reviewer received the product free or at a discounted price in order to bring you an honest review. No other form of compensation was given. All opinions are those of the reviewer.

Beabies Makes Teething A Little Easier For Everyone

I love babies. There is something just so precious and special about them, and to be completely honest, I miss having one around all the time. And I will admit waiting for grand babies is getting old. I'm ready!

In the meantime I do enjoy the time I get to spend with friends and their little ones. It is such a joy to watch them go from tiny, helpless infants to crazy bundles of energy toddlers. I love it!

One stage though I do not miss is teething. Ooooh that can be tough! Between the constant chewing, pain and drooling, it can be a tough time for both baby and parent. So finding something that can help everyone through this rough stage is a very good thing!

Beabies has some fantastic products that help, one of which is the Silicone Teething Pendant. This is such a smart idea. Mom can wear a lovely pendant that will go with a large number of outfits (turquoise and black go with a lot of things) and baby has something to teeth on readily available all the time. I vividly remember my boys trying to chew on my necklaces, so having something like this is smart. 

The silicone is 100% food grade, FDA approved and BPA free! There are no harmful chemicals in it and it is safe to wash by hand or toss on the top rack of the dishwasher. What I really love is that you can put it in the freezer and get it wonderfully cold. The cold and the chewing will really help your little one through their teething process.

After seeing the necklace in use, I am convinced that they are a fantastic idea and would recommend them as a great baby shower gift or special gift for any mom who has a little one teething.

You can purchase your own Beabies Silicone Teething Pendant HERE!

We received samples of the products for the purpose of review. All opinions expressed here are those of the author.