Thanksgiving was a feast in this house. My kids were all happy with the things I made. And one of the biggest parts of this meal? Pecan pie. Watergate salad was another favorite. And then, dateballs. All a must in this house. Know what they all have in common? Pecans! Each one had pecans in their making. Which is what made me glad to work with Fisher Nuts in doing a review. We needed A LOT of pecans!
*Disclaimer: I was given these pecans in exchange for sharing my honest review. I was not otherwise paid or endorsed. All opinions are my own.*
Pecans are a tree nut that I have grown up eating, sometimes straight from the ground under a pecan tree. Out of all the kinds of nuts, it happens to be a favorite. They are best used in baking (in my humble opinion). Versatile even. Our Thanksgiving meal list always includes at least two recipes that need them. But one thing I have learned over the years, not every nut brand is equal. For cost efficiency, I had been getting the store brand. But they are often dryer in taste. Not dry in brittle-like composition, but just a dry taste. I find I don't like that in something such as a pecan pie. Another way to describe it is a slightly chalky taste.
With these nuts, that did not seem to be a thing. And it was wonderful! I ended up making 2 test pies at first because I accidentally doubled the recipe. But the kids didn't mind that. I made another pie at Thanksgiving. Note - don't use a graham crust for this one! Then I started pouring nuts into the other recipes.
There were smiles and no complaints. That tells me that we got the right kinds of nuts. Christmas will be here before I know it. And I plan to use more Fisher pecans in my recipes. What would you be making with them?
I've been getting products to try that are gearing more towards the winter months and their holiday scents. Thanks to my affiliation with Influenster, I was sent a couple things I thought I would tell you about.
*These products were sent to me for free in exchange for trying and reviewing them. I was not otherwise paid or endorsed. All opinions are my own.*
First of all, these are from the brand Old Spice! My husband and sons all enjoy using their products. However, none of these were used by my husband who is staunchly devoted to his set product line. The boys are at least open to trying new things.
First up is....
Jacked Frost! This one was a lighter scent - Frosted Mint. My younger son prefers the lighter scents. I think that is because he is in that stage of not putting much effort into hygiene or smelling his best, while my husband thinks it is to scare people away. However, he and my oldest both loved it! Even though my older son loves stronger, more odorous concoctions. But he also just loves using Old Spice in general, so he was of the opinion that it works wonderfully for cleanliness and that is all that truly matters.
Next up, we have....
Lumbersnack! Cute play on words with the fresh Pine scent. It was well received by sons as well. It made a great addition to their shower routine.
Another one was low on stock, so we were not able to give it a try. This is the Snickerdudel. They should also have gift sets available. So be on the lookout!
Some others they sent that are not so new...
Old Spice Bearglove is a citrus-scented version they have been offering for some time. My eldest son was thrilled to have this one. He thought she scent was amazing and couldn't wait to use it. The Fiji line will also have gift sets rolling out this year. Great gift ideas for the gents in your life!
The holidays are coming, so let's talk about having a wrapping party with Nabisco! They sent me this party pack through Ripple Street to share with our friends.
*Disclaimer: I was sent this pack in exchange for reviewing and hosting a party with others. All opinions shared are mine or my guests. I was not otherwise endorsed.*
I love Nabisco products. Oreo's are a huge favorite in our home. And before my husband and I developed reactions to peanut butter, so were the Nutter Butters. With my husbands new dieting, he was taking Wheat Thins to work to snack on. So yeah... we are a Nabisco fan family here. Which is why I was thrilled to host this party. They teamed up with Dollar General again for this one. Dollar General carries so many of their products. And sometimes you can catch some pretty great deals.
Before we jump into the products I bought for the party, let me just show you the swag I was sent to share! Nabisco certainly brings the fun.
Now, let's examine what I chose to buy and share!
I grabbed these $1 boxes of Sour Patch Kids candies. These are a favorite of one of my daughters. And even better is that they are cheaper at DG than at Dollar Tree!
If you are more a Swedish Fish fan, they have those too. Would you believe I had no idea that these candies were Nabisco brand?? You can get them in the bags as well for a fun treat. Oreos were an obvious must. By the time the party ended, I think I had two left. We had Chips Ahoy (the Chewy ones!), but I forgot to put them out.
We put out Ritz crackers with some meat cuts. There were some Honey Maid graham crackers too. I really love making s'mores with those and will be doing so with the leftover ones.
What about the swag?
I've been giving those out to other friends as I go. The hats are adorable and my youngest couldn't wait to start using her Sour Patch Kids fuzzy socks that very day! I'm also looking at those recipes and wanting to plan out when I can try some of them. Who will be my guinea pigs....
If you are planning a holiday get-together, I really suggest you check out the variety of Nabisco products available in your local stores. But never forget that Dollar General has you covered as well! There may even be a deal going or a coupon you can snag on the app. So check them out soon. And let me know, what is your favorite Nabisco product?? Leave me a comment below.
The holiday season is well under way. I have already prepped our Christmas cards. I have finished buying or making gifts for my husband and children. My family is nearly taken care of and plans are in place to get gifts for my husbands family. I love this time of year!
With so much being completed or planned out, my thoughts were caught on ways I might make the season a little more enjoyable. That is when I noticed all the advent calendar products that were coming out. They can be so much fun! However, at the same time, they are a little hard for a family of 6 to enjoy. They are restricted to just one theme. One item pulled for each day. And each one can range from $15-70 (if not more). At first, I had the thought of just getting the Minecraft figures one.
Aldi had them for $25. But they sold out before we could get there. Which led me to thinking about making my own!
I put together this video to walk you through the idea. Below that, I have photos to show how I pulled it off.
I chose small things and wrapped them up so that the kids couldn't tell by the packaging what they are.
Each one has a number that corresponds with the day it is to be opened.
This is all kept on a master list so that I know who is supposed to open on which day, however, it is also being done in youngest to oldest order.
So I guess you could say my list is just my OCD kicking in. Each of the items I chose are things that someone in our family likes.
You can set up a budget and find things that fit within that budget. Be creative, make something! I'm including some Barbie items for the girls. Stickers are perfect, glow sticks (if your kids are like mine and enjoy playing in the dark). Possibilities are as endless as you choose to make them.
Let me know what you think in the comments below! I can't wait to hear what you make.
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