Author: Erin Sluka

2019 Holidays, Food, Home

Weekly Dinner Menu Planning Board – Includes Recipes

Erin Sluka

Comment: I was sent product for this feature. All opinions are 100% my own.

Our current house situation went from my Husband, tween son and I to adding our oldest and his GF as they save for their first home. They pay us a food allowance and get grocery shopping done and meals cooked for them. Having 20-somethings in the home I am cooking a lot more at a time and then I always try to cook huge batches of dinner because if there are leftovers they love taking them the next day for work lunch. From 3 people to a lot more, planning is crucial or it can become overwhelming.

Recently I was introduced to the new Weekly Dinner Menu Planning Board. The design is done, it stands up and even has recipe cards with shopping lists. Having a meal plan in my head wasn’t cutting it. I save so much time and money having a visual menu planning board.

Every menu board includes:

  • a 11×17 printed board with attached stand and velcro tabs to plan out your family’s meal for each night of the week.
  • 15 of Nic’s favorite quick and easy dinner recipes that your family is sure to love including chicken, steak, fish and vegetarian options.
  • Individual cards with a shopping list for each meal.
  • Easy 4-step recipes for each dinner.
  • An extra card for “Take Out” and “Leftovers” for those night your prefer not to cook.

Take a look at the board in action

If you know a busy family or just want to start the new year off more organized, make sure to order your Weekly Dinner Menu Planning Board from Nibbles by Nic!

2019 Holidays, Food/Beverage, Natural Foods

The Spice Lab Seasoning Collections – Gifts for Cooks and Grillers

Erin Sluka

Comment: I was sent product for this feature. All opinions are 100% my own. There may be affiliate links within this post as well that could result in compensation for Parenting Healthy.

I love to cook and recently have become a real fan of smoking meats. We bought a smoker this summer and I love using it! I have smoked meats, veggies, fish and even cheeses. Whether baking, smoking or grilling I love having different rubs and spice blends available and The Spice Lab has always been a favorite for salts and spices.

What comes in the Barbecue Seasoning Collection:

  • Bad to the Bone
  • Sweet Rib Rub
  • Smokey Pecan Rib Rub
  • Ancho Chili & Coffee

Bad to the Bone is great for beef, chicken and pork and has such a great savory blend.

Not only can you gift this Barbecue set, but the Seasoning Collections sets are also available in Mediterranean and Taste of America varieties.

The Spice Lab also has salts, teas and mixology blends. These are fantastic gifts for cooks, grillers and those who love to entertain.

Find The Spice Lab online and at retailers. Also available on Amazon.

2019 Holidays, Pets Products

FurZapper Removes Pet Hair from your Laundry

Erin Sluka

Comment: I was sent a FurZapper. All opinions are my own. May contain affiliate links.

If you’re tired of washing and drying your clothes and still having pet hair all over, try FurZapper! It is so easy to use and the task it has is that it removes pet hair during the wash so you don’t have to fuss over it on your clean clothes and blankets.

The FurZapper is a tacky, flexible disc that gently collects and pulls fur, hair, dust and debris from items as they tumble through the cycles. It really feels weird to the hands and magically redistributes that hair from fabric to your washers drain and dryers collection bin.

I love that it’s non-toxic, re-usable, hypoallergenic and 100% made in the USA. It is also self-cleaning.

FurZapper even took home an “Buyers Choice” award from the Chicago ECRM housewares event. The packaging fits perfectly in a stocking of any pet owner!

It is available at FurZapper.com, Amazon, Walmart and some other retailers.

2019 Holidays, Movies Reviews

Overcomer movie: The #1 Inspirational Family Film of 2019

Erin Sluka

The Overcomer movie Synopsis:

Life changes overnight for coach John Harrison (Kendrick) after he loses his basketball team and is challenged by the school’s principal, Olivia (Shirer), to coach a new sport he doesn’t know or like. As John questions his own worth, he dares to help the least likely runner take on the biggest race of the year. Filled with a powerful mix of faith, humor and heart, this inspirational story will have you on the edge of your seat. Overcomer got a 98% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes!

Release Dates:

  • Digital November 26
  • Blu-Ray™ and DVD December 17

My Take (and my 11 year old son’s take):

Track for us is a recommended sport and not a participation sport. Anthony has played soccer for years and every coach comments on his speed. He sprints hard, but is not the best long distance runner. I see it too. This son of mine has a fast, long stride and he just does not see it or really understand track as a multi-sport rather than “just running”.

He actually learned about the actual sport a bit as well as understanding spirit of a sport and finding a place for talents and at age 11 in middle school that is most valuable in sports. You can teach skill, but can’t teach heart!

Order NOW on digital and pre-order for Blu-Ray and DVD on Amazon today! Find trailers and more at OvercomerMovie.com. Makes a great Christmas gift for families!