Peppermint Essential Oil Review

I am just starting to learn about Essential Oils, so bare with me while I learn. I was able to try out Majestic Pure Comeceuticals Peppermint Essential oil this time. I put a drop behind my dogs head to ward off fleas. This is new to me so will have to report back to you on how it works. It also says that it will repel rodents. 

Living in the country brings all kind of critters into and around our house. We currently have one or more rats trying to chew through our walls, we do rent, and so far we haven't caught it so I am going to try using this Essential oil to see if it will at least keep it outside of our house. 

Essential Oils have so many uses just do a search on the oil that you have and the ideas will roll right in.

You can purchase Majestic Pure Cosmeceuticals Peppermint Essential Oil on Amazon.


What Majestic Pure Cosmeceuticals has to say about their product. 
Peppermint Oil
Premium Quality 4 Oz
100% Pure & Natural
Many Household Uses and Benefits- Essential Oil Supports Digestive & Respiratory Health, Eases Stomach & Head Discomfort, Refreshing and Relaxing - Natural Insect Repellent, Helps to Keep Bug Diseases Away.

PREMIUM QUALITY PEPPERMINT OIL - Therapeutic Grade!
POWERFUL AND PURIFYING: Peppermint Oil is known to relieve headaches and anxiety, helps ease respiratory problems, works to ease symptoms of asthma, helps with stomach and bowel spasms, as well as helps to relieve fever, and arthritis pain. It's also helpful is soothing the mind and body with aromatherapy. It's safe for topical application, although it is necessary to dilute with a carrier oil like fractionated coconut oil.
MULTIPLE USES: Peppermint offers multiple household uses. It provides a wonderful cooling sensation while it naturally alleviates discomfort. Our oil is 100% is NON-TOXIC and perfect for use around the home and gardens. It is effective in repelling mice, spiders, ants, fleas, lice, roaches and rodents.

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Nut Milk Bag -- Best Big Reusable Review + Giveaway

Until a few months I didn't know  what a Nut Milk Bag was and I didn't know you could make your own nut milks at home. Since finding out we have enjoyed nut milk, so far almond seems to be my favorite. What I like most is that there is no waste. I use the nut scraps in cookies and the kids love them. I love being able to get two uses out of the nuts. 

Much easier then you would imagine, the hardest part it finding raw nuts to make the nut milk with, but with more and more stores carrying these kind of products I am finding it easier to find what I need and have been able to try so many new things. With a Vegetarian in the house now I try to make things every now and then that she can enjoy with everyone else.   

You can purchase the Nut Milk Bag -- Best Big Reusable on Amazon.

What they have to say about their product. 

Discover the Secret of Making Your Own Smooth Fresh Nut and Seed Milk For Your Healthy Life Style Right Now!

Here Is What You Have Been Looking For-The Best and Most Amazing Nut Milk Bag Free You From Mess and Frustration!
- No More Fiber and Bits Through The Mesh Even With Vitamix and No Clog. The Finest High Quality Nylon Filter Mesh With Tight Weave Makes You The Smoothest Milk You Deserve
- No More Tearing, Ripping and Wasting Money. Durable, Sturdy and Reusable Premium Bag With Strong Reinforced Double Stitching Stops Wasting
- Easy To Use With Round Bottom. It Sits in Your Glass Container While You Use Both Hands to Pour The Almond Mixture and No Mess to Squeeze Over Container
- Perfect Size For Small Or Big Job With 10" Wide and 12" Deep
- Easily Rinse to Clean and Quickly Dry With DrawString So You Can Hang It Dry Any Where In Kitchen
- Awesome Multi-Purpose Kitchen Tool for Homemade Organic Milk, Fruit&Vegetable Juice, Sprouts, Greek Yogurt, Cold Brew Coffee and Tea

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Coosh 20,000 Mega Power Bank for Laptops and Electronic Devices Review

The Coosh 20,000 Mega Power Bank for Laptops and Electronic Devices is a great item to have in your home to charge most of your electronic items. It can charge 12, 16, and 19 Volt products as well as 5 volt USB. Very easy to switch between voltages. It also has protection against overcharging, overloading and short circuiting. 

Because of it's size it works best on a desk top but if you have the room when traveling then pack it because it will come in handy. You can only plug in one item at a time but it does the job well. 

The packaging is awesome and it comes with everything pictured above. We have used our chargers a lot more then we ever realized we would, so glad we have them. 

You can Purchase the Coosh 20,000 Mega Power Bank on Amazon.

What coosh has to say about their product. 

1. Battery Type: Li-polymer DBK battery
2. Capacity:20000mAh/74Wh
3. Input:DC 15-19V/1.3A(Max)
4. Output: DC 12V/4A(Max)
DC 16V/3.5A(Max)
DC 19V/3A(Max)
USB 5V/2.1A (Max)
5. Dimension:185*125*15.5 mm
6. Weight:562g

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Mesh Strainer Product Review

Not every product I try is as good or better then what I already own, and this item is one of them. Although it is great for light weight jobs. I am looking for one that can take a beating and keep on preforming. Even though it works fine, it feels a bit flimsy. 

This would be best used for shaking on cocoa powder, powdered sugar, or mixing your dry ingredients together. I have dubbed this the strainer for the kids to use when they help out in the kitchen. 

You can purchase this strainer on Amazon.

What Ramini has to say about their product.

YOUR SEARCH FOR THE PERFECT EVERYDAY STRAINER IS OVER

Simple, Lightweight and Durable
Fits in Drawers or hangs from Kitchen Hooks.
THIS STRAINER IS PERFECT FOR EVERYDAY KITCHEN JOBS
Two Hinges hold it sturdy over bowls and pots and pans. Durable Mesh holds up to pressure from ladle as you press out those lumps in your gravy.
THE PERFECT SIZE
8" Strainer is the perfect size for nearly all light kitchen jobs. No need to have 5 different strainers of varying size. This will fit over large sauce pans and yet is versatile enough to be held over small bowls. Lightweight for easy handling and storage.
WORLD CLASS CUSTOMER SERVICE
If for any reason you are not satisfied with this item, rest assured, we will refund your money, NO hassle, NO questions asked, NO problem.

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Dinner in Marksville

I have been preoccupied with my family for the last few days and haven't gotten a post up on what we have been eating, which has mostly been pizza and left overs. Last night was the first night in a few nights that I have made dinner for the family. We had breaded pork chops, baked potatoes and carrots for dinner last night nothing too fancy. 

Even though I am still not feeling well I decided tonight I would look through some recipes and make something a little different for dinner. 

I decided on Cheddar Broccoli Soup, Garlic Bread for dinner with Baked Pears with Walnuts and Honey for dessert.  

I didn't change the recipe for the Baked Pears at all so you can see the recipe at the above link, but I did change the Cheddar Broccoli Soup recipe up a bit. 

As always anything changed is in red next to the original recipe. 

• 1 Tbsp. olive oil
• 1 stalk celery, chopped (about 1/2 cup) omitted because we didn't have any.
• 1 large carrot, chopped (about 1/2 cup) I used a can of sliced carrots with liquid instead
• 1 small onion, chopped (about 1/2 cup)
• 1/2 tsp. dried thyme leaves, crushed (optional)
• 1 1/2 cups water, divided
• 1 box (10 oz.) frozen chopped broccoli, thawed and drained I used a 16oz bag of Broccoli spears 
• 1 can (14.5 oz.) low sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
• 1 jar Ragu® Double Cheddar Sauce

1. Heat oil in large saucepan over medium heat and cook celery, carrot, onion and thyme until vegetables are almost tender, about 3 minutes. Stir in 1 cup water and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes. I only cooked the onion and thyme with the olive oil, then added in the can of carrots with liquid, broccoli and let come to a boil.  
2. Process vegetable mixture and broccoli in food processor or blender until smooth; return to saucepan. I like my soup with some body so I just mashed the vegetable up with my potato masher. 
3. Stir in remaining 1/2 cup water, broth and Sauce. Cook, stirring occasionally, until heated through, about 10 minutes.

With the Baked Pears if you are using crisp pears I suggest baking them a bit more and serving with yogurt, or vanilla ice cream. This recipe would be best with super ripe pears.