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Comfort in the Kitchen with GelPro Ergo Series

May 27, 2013 by

Washing Dishes, chopping veggies or stirring a hot pot are not top in my list of favorite things to do. In fact these very specific things are literally a pain in my back, my lower back especially. We have ceramic tiles in our kitchen and they aren’t very comfortable to stand on for very long times. There is no give in them as there are with some hardwood and cork floors.

Mats made for the kitchen are helpful, they offer some cushion. But Gelpro mats offer a whole new kind of cushiony comfort. The even better Ergo Comfort Rug™ is a brand new product starts with an incredibly soft designer accent rug that sits on top of a therapeutic comfort mat with a built-in non-slip rug pad. The ¾” high-density comfort mat will not bottom out like memory foam mats and prevents pain and fatigue caused by standing.

GelPro Mat for Kitchen

The Ergo Comfort Rug™ is easy to care for, just vacuum, spot clean or machine wash as needed. These rugs add warmth and comfort to any kitchen, bath or laundry room.

As you can see the dogs love it too. It’s just big enough for them to take up the space next to me if I’m on it. Shae and Shaun call it the foot cush.
Dog sleeping on kitchen mat

Each night it get beaten, swept and vacuumed and it still looks great. My parents have had Gelpro mats in their kitchen forever and now I know why. I’d love another one for my prep space at the island but for now I just scoot it over if I know I’m going to be there for a while. Rob actually doesn’t like it. Since he’s so tall it makes it uncomfortable for his to wash dishes for an extended time as he has to lean to reach into the sink. #TallManProblem I say.

These rugs are 22” x 34” and retail at $69.95 online or at stores like Bed Bath and Beyond other Kitchen and home retailers and the best thing is they are proudly Made in the USA!




Experience with Emerilware Cookware

February 15, 2012 by

Rob and I don’t typically celebrate Valentine’s Day so when the conversation came up what I wanted I said nothing; in fact just last week we had a mini shopping spree for new kitchen “stuff”. I said I got all my gifts last week, I know I know so very un-romantic but it’s what I really wanted.

Apparently we are really tough on our skillets and sauté pans so we upgraded to Emerilware Hard Anodized Nonstick Cookware. We purchased a 10-piece set, the double burner griddle and received a 12” skillet for free (in-store special). I like little touches like the pour spouts on the saucepans. Rob instantly mentioned the mess we make when pouring the caramel sauce for monkey bread, it goes everywhere. The straining lids are a great touch too for those times when you just need to drain and put right back into the pan.
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We had some problems with lids being bent right out of the box but Bed Bath and Beyond handled it without issue and gave us new lids.
So far I’ve been really impressed with the quality and non-stickness of these pans. We eat a lot of egg whites hate to add excess fat to the pan, I find that the finish on these pans allow for none to very little oil or butter.
If you’re in the market for new pots and pans and the thought of stainless steel scares you like it does me then this is a great set that doesn’t have to set you back a mortgage payment. Cleaning is easy and the trick to keeping them in good condition is starting off with low to medium heat instead of cranking it on high.

I think this good experience would guide me to other Emeril products like the Stainless Steel Fryer or Bread Maker.






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TASSIMO T20 Home Brewing System

January 18, 2011 by

When I make coffee at home I want something that is fast, convenient and simple to clean up and that is where the Tassimo T20 Home Brewing System comes in.

The first thing I really liked when I opened the Tassimo T20 Home Brewing System was its size.  It was small which means it won’t take up a ton of precious counter space that we really don’t have.

Below are a few features of the chic black TASSIMO T20 home brewing system:

  • Innovative barcode technology that delivers the perfect drink every time
  • A space saving design in chic black
  • Removable 1.5 litre water tank
  • Noise reduction system
  • Immediately ready to brew drinks
  • No taste transfer between drinks
  • Low energy consumption
  • Fully automatic one-button operation
  • Automatic cleaning and descaling program

I immediately made Melinda and myself a Starbuck cappuccino that was included after opening and setting up the Tassimo T20 Home Brewing System.  All I needed to do was add water, run one or two cycles of water through the machine and I was off in coffee/cappuccino heaven.   To my surprise they turned out pretty well.  I wasn’t quite sure what to expect but I was pleasantly surprised and was excited at its performance.

So far I am super pleased with the Tassimo T20 Home Brewing System and glad to have it in my kitchen for those days when I just don’t feel like making a full pot of coffee.

Would you like a Tassimo T20 Home Brewing System of your own?  One lucky Look What Mom Found…and Dad too! reader will have a chance to win one.  All you need to do is head over to Tassimo and tell me what T DISC flavor you would love to try.

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Simplehuman Is The Answer!!

December 4, 2010 by

Soap dispensers are essential in the bathroom and kitchen but I hate using disposable ones for two reasons. One they are ugly and two they are wasteful. This is where simplehuman steps in with their senor pump to save the day.

Simplehuman takes the ugly out of soap dispensers and they are refillable so it make them eco-friendly and economical. We received the 14oz brushed nickel senor pump and I must admit I likey. They are easy to use and you are able to adjust how much soap you want dispensed with the push of the + or – on the top of the dispenser. It is hand free which is awesome for the kids and it has a clear soap chamber so you can see when the soap is running low. Only drawback in my opinion it is runs on 4AA batteries and I have three of these so I needed twelve batteries. Other then that I love them.

The sensor pump is the perfect tool for dispensing soap, lotion or sanitizer in the bathroom or at the kitchen sink without worry of cross-contamination. We actually have one in our bathroom, one in the kid’s bathroom and one in the kitchen. The ones in the bathroom we use regular hand soap but the one in the kitchen we actually fill it will dishwashing soap so now we don’t have the ugly bottle sitting on the back of the sink.

Simplehuman makes everyday products like soap dispensers and trash cans more efficient for the busy person’s everyday like. Go over to Simplehumn and checkout their other entire product line you will be glad you did.

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Chose from 1 of 5 Price Pfister Faucets Being Given Away!

November 24, 2010 by

People say the kitchen is one of the most important “rooms” in the house and I tend to agree so when I was contact by Price Pfister  to review one of three bathroom faucets or one of two kitchen faucets I chose the kitchen faucet.

We had a Glacier Bay kitchen faucet that wasn’t in the best working order so I was excited when I received the Ashfield Pull-down Kitchen Faucet.  They offer the Ashfield Pull-down Kitchen Faucet in a 2 or 4 hole design with a matching soap dispenser.  It comes in three finishes: Stainless Steel, Rustic Bronze and Tuscan Bronze which brings a bit of vintage décor to any home.  We opted for the Stainless Steel and I must admit it looks sharp with our sink and counter top configuration.  It was easy to install and works awesome. We have deep sinks and I like that you can pull the faucet out to clean the sink and when you are done it clicks back into place so it isn’t just dangling like our old faucet did.

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Price Pfister has been trusted since 1910 as a leader in the plumbing industry for nearly a century.  They offer so many kitchen and bath faucets as well as shower heads and bath accessories you will be certain to find something that matches your taste.  Price Pfister backs every product with a guarantee of quality that covers both finish and function for life.  How can you go wrong with a product that is so certain of its craftsman ship it will guarantee it for life!  Price Pfister strives to offer the best design, quality, service and value.

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I know there are a lot of different kitchen and bath faucet manufactures on the market but I am serious when I say Price Pfister in my opinion is the best and offers the best selection of products.

Ok, now it’s time to win a Price Pfister faucet of your own. Please select from one of the five faucets listed below and tell me which one you want to receive if you win.

Kitchen Faucets:

  1. Avanti Pull-down Kitchen Faucet
  2. Ashfield Pull-down Kitchen Faucet

Bathroom Faucets:

  1. Contempra
  2. Selia
  3. Ashfield Trough Faucet

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Dessert Anyone?

November 17, 2010 by

Do you know what you’re getting for the kids and babies in your family for the holidays? Visit Land of Nod not just for toys and games but for furniture, organization idea and nursery décor. In fact I only knew about Land of Nod for their extensive nursery and baby gear selections. I always wanted to register there but their actual stores are in the Chicago area plus one in Seattle.

The Land of Nod is a leading catalog, web and retail company. In addition to specializing in exclusive children’s furniture, bedding, playrooms, and accessories,The Land of Nod also carries popular baby gear brands in strollers, car seats, clothing, toys, and much more.  The Land of Nod: You’ll find everything for your kid’s room from A to ZZZ.

This holiday season The Land of Nod is showing off some of their favorite products to the blog world. I got the chance to review the Two Tier Treat Tray. You all should now our obsession with playfood and the fact that Shae plays in her kitchen each day. The particular set is absolutely adorable and perfect for kids who play kitchen, store or tea party. My best friend’s kids play store every day; they turn their play kitchen into a bakery where they serve pizza and donuts. This dessert collection is going to be the perfect addition to their make believe store front.

two tier treat tray

sweet little cupcake

This set includes three cupcakes, three chocolate cookies, two vanilla cookies, two cake rolls, two slices of cake and three wafers. Best of all it is made with sustainable solid wood. The assembly literally takes 2 minutes; 2 bolts to put the tray together. Each piece is painted and decorated to be cute with realistic touches. I can’t wait to see those kids open this up.
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Cooking with Melissa and Doug

October 7, 2010 by

Do your kids have any Melissa and Doug toys or products?  If not your kids are missing out on great toys and a great opportunity to use their imagination.

It all started about a year or so ago after we got Shae her own deluxe kitchen and realized we needed some quality food for the new kitchen. After doing some searching we got her the Wooden Fridge Food Set from Melissa and Doug and we have been HUGE supporters ever since. Since that first play food set Shae has acquired a nice collection of Melissa and Doug items. Here is a list of the items that I am able to remember: Slice and Bake Cookies, Birthday set, Pizza Set, Stir Fry set and as mentioned above the Fridge food set.

Below is a little video of Shae playing with her Stir Fry Set

What is funny is I remember the day we got he Slice and Bake Cookie set.  Shae played with it ALL of the time and I am not exaggerating when I say ALL of the time.  Anytime we took a trip or went somewhere for any length of time we took the cookie set with us.  For a good month or so Shae was serving so many cookies we all had belly aches, LOL.  To this day she plays with some Melissa and Doug toy at some point in the day and now that Melinda is watching our 1 year old niece she loves to play with the stuff as well. 

I am glad we discovered Melissa and Doug.  We will continue to buy there products because they have awesome products that my kids absolutely love to play with.

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Your table can look like the Chef’s Table

September 18, 2010 by

With a new home came new stuff to fill it. New furniture, new accessories and new art were all part of the move. Oneida came through with new dinnerware to fill the cabinets.

Chef’s Table is a new collection introduced by Oneida to be tough for everyday use but with an elegant look and design.

The shapes of Chef’s Table have been designed to be chip resistant and tough enough for every family’s active lifestyle. Each dinner and salad plate has a special “restaurant rolled edge” to protect it from chipping. We also designed a special “finger-touch grip” on the underside of each plate, so you can pick it up even when your hands are wet.

  • Porcelain
  • 3 Year No Chip Warranty on Place Setting Items
  • Restaurant Rolled Edge, Finger Touch Grip
  • Dishwasher and Microwave Safe

I’m in love with the bright white color and hard square design. When I opened the first box of bowls I knew I was going to be happy. The shape of the bowls is unique, round up top and square on the bottom.

The mugs are actually a useful size too; no more space-hogging teacup size mugs.  The salad plates are large enough for small lunches or to serve the kids dinner. Unfortunately we had some bad experiences with broken/chipped dishes, design mix-up, slow delivery and unhurried communication. The final outcome though has been wonderful; a cupboard full of new, crisp white and durable dinnerware that I’m proud to show off. It makes even the simplest most boring meals exciting to look at.

Oneida is a top retailer of a variety of kitchen goods. I noticed our flatware was Oneida the other night while eating dinner. Its operations in the United States, Canada, Mexico, the United Kingdom and Australia market stainless, silverplated, and sterling silverware / flatware products, china dinnerware, and crystal and glassware items. Oneida is the #1 Brand in silverware / flatware with the top 5 designs in the entire industry.

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Xtrema Cookware Recap

February 25, 2010 by

My family is my world and I would do anything to protect them and that is why we use Xtrema Cookware in our home. Xtrema Ceramic Cookware will leave no trace metals in your food and won’t leach chemicals from the cooking surface.

In 2004 Rich Bergstrom received an e-mail from Peter Hsu a ceramics research engineer/scientist in Taiwan asking if he was interested in a new high temperature ceramic material that could go on top of the stove and under the broiler. After that initial email three additional years of research, testing and product development took place. In February of 2007 Ceramcor, LLC was officially established in Toms River, New Jersey.

Xtrema Cookware currently has three product lines: cookware, teaware and bakeware. These products are so durable the cooking surface can’t be scratched even with metal utensils. If you are anything like me I always scratch our pots and pans because I use a metal spoon or item that I shouldn’t which then ruins the cookware. With Xtrema you no longer have to worry about that happening. Xtrema is also very versatile as it can be used on the stove then can go right into the oven and when done right to the kitchen table to be served but be sure you have something on the table to protect it from the heat. The cookware can withstand 2,700 degrees Fahrenheit so make sure you protect your hands and table.

We were really excited when we received our 10” Braiser and 6 pc Steamer set. I am first going to start by saying if you are looking for cookware that heats up in two seconds Xtrema is not for you. Xtrema is a cookware that you start on medium heat then turn down to low heat to maintain.  This cookware takes time to heat up but let me tell you this it is worth the wait. We have used our braiser and steamer set over a dozen times to make meals like tacos, rice and beans, Italian sausage with onions and red peppers, eggs and breakfast links and they have all turned out terrific. When we first used our braiser and steamer set we had a slight problem. The problem was finding the right heat setting to keep our stove on since it is electric that would maintain the braisers and steamers heat. On the second meal we had it down pat and ever since then no problems at all.

All in all I am extremely impressed with Xtrema cookware. It is durable, looks great and really makes a great meal and maintains the meals heat while eating so you will never have cold seconds. If you are looking for new cookware or to replace your current cookware with an awesome green alternative you need to get Xtrema. You will be happy you did.

Xtrema is awesome and is offering one Look What Mom Found…and Dad too! reader a chance to win a 10″ Open Skillet of their own.  All you have to do it go to Xtrema and tell me one thing you found on their website that was not mentioned in this article.

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Starfrit Eco-Friendly Cookware Evaluation

August 14, 2009 by
We’ve made a lot of green changes in our life; paper products, groceries, healthcare choices. Something I never thought twice about was our cookware, I didn’t know there were eco-friendly options out there. Starfrit Alternative Cookware is the green choice I never knew I needed.

• Alternative eco-friendly die-cast cookware
• non-stick surface
• from 100% natural ceramic powder
• CHEMICAL FREE – Easy to clean
• Made of 99% recycled aluminum
• Even heat distribution
• Extra thick base never warps, buckles or bends
• Integrated induction base is for the use on all stovetops including induction
• 5-year warranty with proof of purchase
• Available in 24 cm 28cm sizes



What makes this a great non-stick pan is the 100% ceramic surface, made from ceramic powder, a natural element of the earth. This does away from the potentially toxic chemicals in traditional non-stick pans. I was able to make 6 scrambled eggs with NO oil at all. With nothing left in the pan I was thoroughly impressed. Clean up was quick, a few swipes with a soapy sponge and that was it. We’ve been using the Starfrit Alternative Fry Pan daily for a couple weeks and have no complaints for its ability to cook the food we like to eat, healthier and a bit easier.

The manufacturers recommendations are to add a teaspoon of oil for better cooking results but I haven’t figured out why. Also did you know that you should only salt water after it has come to a boil. The melting salt could attack the metal and coating leaving divets in your pan.

This pan not only passes for being green but gets and A++ for allowing us to cook healthier! Starfrit wants to give LookWhatMomFound…and Dad too! readers the chance to win their own Alternative Fry Pan. Visit Starfrit and tell me another kitchen product you would love to try and WHY.

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