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Since it is cyber Monday and the deals are pretty incredible today, I wanted to get this year's gift guide out there. You may find something useful in these older gift guides too. The Best Gifts for Moms, The Best Gifts for Foodies, Moms, and Bloggers, and The best gifts for 3 to 8 year old boys.
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First, I will mention Lands End because today you can get 60% off your order and free shipping on orders of $50 or more. Use code FLURRY and Pin 1234. Plus if you order through my Rakuten link today, you will earn 15% cash back. I love Lands End and I love getting cash back on things I was going to purchase anyway. I always check Rakuten before ordering anything to see if they have cash back for the particular store.
Update: As of December 1st (today), Land's End has extended this coupon code for another day so it should still work for you. Another thing I love about Land’s End is the sales. Since I love Land’s End so much, I subscribe to their email list so I get emails with great coupon codes quite frequently. I always order through Rakuten and get cash back, then I use my coupon codes from my email combined with my Rakuten cash back. I usually get at least 40% off my order with free shipping. They also have a great “on the counter” section with last call clearance items. I have been waiting for today's sale to order a few things for the boys. This morning I ordered slippers and warm lined pants plus a couple of tops for myself. I love that I can consistently order small tall shirts for myself and they always fit. If you are tall or petite, Lands End is great because they have your size. They have plus sizes too. I recently ordered Starfish slim leg pants and they are my favorite! I have two pairs and one on backorder. They are so comfortable at home and look good enough to wear out and I can order them in the tall size.
As many of you know we used to live in Murray, Ky. There is a wonderful women owned small business from Murray called Farmhouse 31. They make the cutest Christian themed shirts in what I would call a trendy modern farmhouse style. Ten percent of all of their sales go to charity and they sometimes offer an item for sale with 100% of the profits going to charity. I am an ambassador for Farmhouse 31, so if you make an order, use my coupon code FAITH10 to save 10% off your first order. Here are some of my favorites. I think the Bloom with Grace yellow hooded sweatshirt is just so cozy looking and cute!
I love my Pact Organic socks! Everyone needs socks and these are the softest, sturdiest socks. I first found out about Pact organic from a blog review I wrote a few years ago and I have loved them ever since. Their underwear is great too. My husband has their underwear and it’s his absolute favorite brand of underwear. They also have great sales this time of year and if you order through my link you will save 20% and get free shipping. You can read my full review of Pact Organic here.
These jeans will forever be one of my favorite things! Every woman needs a great pair of jeans, and these are great jeans. I have practically lived in these jeans since I first reviewed them on my blog in 2016. Yes I still wear the pair I reviewed and three more I have accumulated since then. I have a pair of Kayla jeans and three pairs of Kara jeans (two denim and one red). Both styles are wonderful, but I think the Kara is my favorite. The Kayla jeans have a mid-rise waist so they sit just below the natural waistline which means you won't have to pull them up at the waist. The Kara jeans are a lower waist and so comfortable. My favorite color is denim. Read this post for my completely honest review of prAna clothing.
As I have gotten older I have noticed that my skin needs more moisture than it used to. I have made it part of my daily routine to moisturize with a good skin cream and have tried several over the years. I generally try to use more natural products and look for creams with vitamins C and E. Last fall I started using Trim Healthy Mama Orange Silk Hydrating Cream, which my sister got me for my birthday. This is the ingredient list: Aloe Vera Gel, Infused Olive Oil, Beeswax, Coconut Oil, Grape Seed Oil, Orange Essential Oil, Calendula, Plantain, St. John’s Wort, Goldenseal, Myrrh Gum, Tea Tree Oil, Vitamin E, Safflower Seed Oil, Xanthan, Potassium Sorbate, Ascorbic Acid, Citric Acid. I really like this moisturizer. It feels and smells really nice and does a good job of moisturizing my skin.
My favorite, most used gift I received last year is my Instant Pot Duo Crisp + Air Fryer. It is a pressure cooker, but so much more. I have also used the sauté, air fry, sous vide, and dehydrate functions. I use the air fry function the most (here is a recipe for air fryer fried green tomatoes). I have dehydrated lots of fruit this fall using the dehydrate function which is really easy to do. Here is a link to dehydrated pears and apples. And here is a YouTube video showing you how to use the Instant Pot to dehydrate pears. I love this appliance, use it a lot and plan to keep on using it so it has been a good investment for me. If you are in the market for an Instant Pot, look for cyber Monday sales. You may be able to get a good deal on it.
A few years ago, my sisters gave me an immersion blender for my birthday. They sent me a Kitchen Aid Immersion Blender and I use it all the time. I have used it so much this fall for canning apple and pear butter and use it frequently when making soups. I love my immersion blender because it so easy to use and clean. This is a great gift idea for someone who loves to cook!
Some of my favorite soup recipes that I make with my immersion blender: Butternut Squash Soup Potato and Onion Soup Red Pepper and Tomato Soup
Here are a few of my favorite kitchen items that would make great gifts for the home cook.
I hope you all find the perfect gifts for your loved ones and have time to enjoy the Christmas season and celebrate God's greatest gift, Jesus. Merry Christmas!
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I don't usually pay much attention to Prime Day, but I did see that my favorite Instant Pot Duo Crisp Pressure Cooker 11 in 1 with Air Fryer, 8 Qt (amazon link) is on sale today (Prime Day) for a super deal. Instant Pots are 33% off today so if you have been considering one, now is a good time to purchase. I received mine as a Christmas gift last year and love it. I actually use the air fryer the most, but have also done a lot of dehydrating and some pressure cooking too. Today, the one I use is $119.99 on sale from $179.95.
Here is a YouTube video of me using the dehydrating function of my Instant Pot Duo Crisp with Air Fryer so you can see what it is like.
There are lots of great Prime Day Deals including lots of kitchen deals so check it out. The Prime Day Sale ends tonight. I think you have to be a prime member to qualify for these incredible deals. I am a prime member. I started my prime membership with a free student account when I was in grad school and continued with it since we use it for amazon prime tv and free shipping. I order most of our supplements and lots of random things from amazon. It is nice for sending gifts since I don't have to pay shipping and its a lot easier than having to wrap and package and go to the post office. You can always include a gift message for free. It has been worth it for us, but wouldn't be for everyone. You can try a 30 day free trial of Amazon Prime to see if it is right for you. There are also big membership discounts if you have a qualifying EBT or Medicaid card.
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I know there is a lot of talk about immune systems and trying to stay healthy these days, but did you know a balanced microbiome is important because 70% of the entire immune system is found in the gut? In addition, a healthy intestinal microbiome is a major factor in children’s growth and development.
My kids have been taking Gut Connection Kids from Country Life supplements for a few weeks and so far we like them. I actually tried them too, to see what they were like and they are easy to take sweet and sour chewables. These products are intended for children aged 4–12. However, adults can also take this product by following the directions for the 9–12 year old dosage. Younger children take two chewable tablets and older children and adults take four chewable tablets.
We were sent Gut Connection Kids digestive balance, cognitive balance, and immune balance chewable tablets. Gut Connection Kids by Country Life is a scientifically formulated range of supplements that connects the gut to individual health issues that matter.
Gut Connection Kids by Country Life is one of the first children’s formulas containing clinically studied Epicor® Whole Food Fermentate prebiotic shown to support immune and gut health. I was happy to see that the cognitive balance formula also contains Vitamin D, Folate, Vitamin B12, and Choline.
This Epicor® yeast fermentate reinforces the immune system’s first line of defense and provides FAST ACTING (within 2 hours) immune support!
This whole food fermentate prebiotic is balanced with clinically researched ingredients for your overall health.
We also got to try the Gut Connection Kids by Country Life sleep balance formula. This is a chocolate powder that you mix with milk or water and give to your child at bedtime. My two youngest children tried this and thought it helped them fall asleep better. They mixed it in a glass of milk before bedtime and liked the chocolate milk flavor.
You can find these products at countrylife.com. Save 20% off on your entire order using code MOMS20 at checkout!
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We have been so busy lately. I just finished up my last summer graduate class and we have spent the past week packing, moving, and cleaning. In fact we are still moving the last of our things and cleaning our old home. To add to our craziness of going through a move, we will be adjusting to a completely new school and all the changes that it brings. New routines, clubs, sports, and activities while fun and enriching add more to our already full plates. It is a busy season with so much going on in our lives and with school starting this week that we have to be careful not to get too run down. Plus as a mother of three with a new baby on the way, I have to make sure and stay healthy so that I can take care of my family.
I developed the sniffles this week and was glad to stock up on some things to help ward off any colds. I purchased Emergen-C and ChapStick at my local Walmart. Emergen-C is packed with B-vitamins, antioxidants, electrolytes plus more vitamin C than 10 oranges. Plus with over 20 flavors, there are plenty of varieties to choose from*. ChapStick softens and protects lips every day with 11 moisturizing ingredients. SPF 12 provides UVB protection and the hydrating formula contains aloe and vitamin E. I love the tropical ChapStick flavors which come in a convenient 3-pack. My oldest actually picked out the tropical ChapStick and is so excited about them.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
You can find Emergen-C and ChapStick at Walmart in the health and beauty section located near the pharmacy, specifically under the heading Cold & Flu. I decided to make some delicious Vitamin C packed popsicles for an extra boost with fresh pineapple, Emergen-C, cream of coconut and pineapple juice (not pictured). First core and chop a fresh pineapple. Then put all ingredients in the blender. Blend to make a beautiful creamy puree. This would be so good as a smoothie blended with some crushed ice too. Pour into popsicle molds or paper cups to freeze.
Pineapple Coconut Orange Popsicles
1 fresh pineapple, chunked 1 cup cream of coconut 2 to 3 packets of Emergen-C (orange flavored) ½ cup pineapple juice 1. Cut pineapple into chunks then place in blender. 2. Add remaining ingredients and blend until pureed. 3. Pour into popsicle molds or paper cups with popsicle sticks and freeze. 4. Place molds under warm running water a few seconds to loosen popsicles or peel off paper cups. Makes 8 to 10 popsicles depending on size of molds. These popsicles are delicious and remind me of a creamsicle with their creamy icy texture. If you want them less creamy and more icy, use less or omit the coconut cream.
Enjoy extra savings when you stock up at Walmart on both Emergen-C and ChapStick with these coupons just in time for the busy back-to-school season. We love shopping at Walmart since it has everything we need and find ourselves there on a weekly basis. We always pick up some groceries while there and even finished up our school shopping on this trip.
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Welcome to Home Ec @ HomeHi, I'm Faith, a former Family and Consumer Science teacher turned food blogger. I love God, my family, and food. You can usually find me in the kitchen preparing family friendly, homemade recipes and taking lots of pictures. This website uses marketing and tracking technologies. Opting out of this will opt you out of all cookies, except for those needed to run the website. Note that some products may not work as well without tracking cookies. Opt Out of CookiesFan Favorites
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