2020 Valentine's Guide, Home

Product Feature – The Cozee battery-powered heating blanket

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.

Let’s get warm! Winter is here and in my home I am the only one who has such a hatred for cold. I turn the heat up and the boys complain. I turn the fire on and they switch it off. Whatever the temperature they like, I can give it to them as long as I have my Cozee battery-powered heating blanket.

With my Cozee I can control the heat I want and it does not affect anyone else in the house. The battery pack fits snug in a hidden pocket near my hands for control and I can choose how much heat I need from it. Need warmth when out? It comes with a comes with a portable (car) charger that fits in those lighter ports.

What I love is that if I think ahead I will pre-heat the blanket like it shows in the video below for the best heating effect.

Even if you lose charge, this blanket will stay warm for a while! It is large enough I can even share it with our dog, Leah (she doesn’t shed so she is allowed to share my ‘good’ blankets if she is clean). She loves warm blankets unlike her doggy-sister, so I love the size. It also includes USB ports so I can charge my phone and devices as I rest warmly.

I also love the weight of this blanket. It’s almost like a light gravity blanket and having a bit of weight is so relaxing. Yet, it easily wraps and folds around my body. Because I suffer from Cold Urticaria, I can preheat my blanket, pop the charged battery pack in and take it to wrap up in for my son’s sports games during soccer season.

I have owned so many blankets in the past and the The Cozee is my absolute favorite and always will be! Even with my other heated blankets, they just don’t carry the soft texture and mild weight like this one does for the best comfort. Order The Cozee now from Life Giving Warmth!

Food, Natural Foods, Recipes

Smoked Turkey Cheeseburgers Recipe – with Food for Life

Erin Sluka

Only 17 paragraphs to go until the recipe! Just kidding. I’ll make it quick. First, I do have a shout out to the bread I used to keep the sugars/calories low.

Food For Life’s Ezekiel breads are always in my freezer. Why? Because Food For Life developed yeast-free, gluten-free, vegan and diabetic-friendly selections that promote wellness. They are lower in calories and sugars. I keep my buns, muffins in the freezer. When ready to use I microwave a few seconds then toast and they taste great!

I had some Ezekiel Sprouted Wholegrain Burger Buns in my freezer and instead of taking pictures of some buns and telling you how we love using these over traditional ‘carby’ breads I thought I’d intrigue you by putting some smoked meat inside.

I also use a good digital thermometer. For this meal I am using the ThermPro Wireless Meat Thermometer.

OK…to the recipe!

Erin Sluka

Smoked Turkey Cheeseburgers

So easy! Just grab those frozen turkey burger patties from your freezer, season and smoke!
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Servings: 4 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 4 EACH Frozen Turkey Patties I use Columbia Turkey Burgers from Costco
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 2 tbsp BBQ Seasoning/Poultry Rub
  • 4 Slices Cheese I use Mozzarella
  • 6 Slices Cooked Bacon
  • 1 each Medium Yellow Onion
  • Salt & Pepper
  • 1 tbsp Butter
  • 4 buns Ezekiel Sprouted Whole Grain Burger Buns low calorie/sugars

Method
 

  1. Preheat Smoker to 325 degrees. I used Mesquite Wood Chips
  2. Rub both sides of frozen burgers with olive oil then the rub
  3. Place in smoker and set thermometer to notify at 145 degrees
  4. At 145 degrees (or so) flip the patties
  5. At 165 degrees (Total Time 1.5-2 hours) place slices of cheese and melt
  6. While burgers are nearing end- cook bacon, cook/caramelize onion in the butter, with pinch of salt & pepper
  7. Prepare toppings, breads

I like to really complicate my turkey cheeseburgers and make my own aioli. I just stirred in fresh garlic, lemon juice, salt and pepper into some mayonnaise to taste and spread on my bottom hamburger bun.

Even with all of those fixings, the smoke flavor really stands out. Stove top cooking a frozen turkey burger is a good quick meal. If you think ahead and plan to smoke them you will have burgers at an entirely new level.

More about Food For Life: They use only freshly sprouted certified organic grains. They do not use flour, GMO’s, refined sugars, preservatives, shortening, artificial ingredients. Their breads and cereals are low-baked to preserve the natural fiber and bran benefits of the grains. All products are kosher.

2020 Valentine's Guide, Pets Products

Our Crown & Paw Custom Pet Portraits – The Ambassador

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.

Better than your pet’s portrait on canvas, is your pet Ambassador on canvas! Isn’t this an adorable touch? At Crown & Paw they take the photo of your pet and put them in costumes of your choice for adorable custom pet portraits that make great gifts!

This is Louie and we thought he’d be a great Ambassador. We uploaded his photo and they sent the canvas print. It came out very clear and he is so adorable dressed up. There are minor overlay on the color on the corners but I assume that was the wrapping. My photo of his canvas doesn’t do justice for how clear Louis’ print came out. They did a great job cropping him to naturally look like he is in his Ambassador outfit.

If the Ambassador is not your dog’s style, there are many other costumes to choose from like Astronaut, Princess and even put both your pets on one print such as Lord and Lady or The Outlaws (this one is adorable).

The prints you can choose from are authentic 19th century portraits and rare Renaissance era oil paintings and combine them with pets of all shapes and sizes. Create yours today in times for a fun Valentine’s Day gift! Visit Crown & Paw today!

2019 Holidays, 2020 Valentine's Guide, Food/Beverage

Mionetto Prosecco Prestige Collection for all of your 2020 Entertaining

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.

Wine! It makes a great gift, a great way to relax and shows you are ready to listen and spend time with others. Whether it is Christmas dinner, New Years, birthdays or other occasions wine is a universal gift and staple to the dinner table.

When looking for inexpensive wines that are made with careful ingredients and are high quality, have you tried Mionetto Prosecco? Their Prestige Collection I am serving for the Holidays will cost you roughly $15-$20 a bottle and no one would ever guess.


Mionetto Prestige Rosé Extra Dry ($14 750ml / $4 Mini 187ml) This deeply luscious sparkling rosè is the result of soft pressing of red grapes. The wine offers a peach blossom luminosity, accompanied by a fine, lively perlage. This wine is known for its intense fragrances, like holding an edible bouquet of violets, raspberries, strawberries, and wild flowers – a perfect pairing for your holiday table. 

Mionetto Prestige Brut ($14 750ml / $4 Mini 187ml) Made from 100% Glera grapes from the province of Treviso, an area renowned for high quality Prosecco, this sparkling wine offers a luminous straw yellow hue and stylish mousse.  

Prosecco DOC Organic Extra Dry ($15 750ml) Made from grapes from a certified organic winery in the town of Vazzola in the hills of Treviso. This wine  merges delicate fragrances of acacia blossoms and strong tastes of golden apple, pineapple and orange.

Mionetto Prosecco also has other collections even more grand than this. Make sure you visit Mionetto online and find the wines that pair best with the food you are serving. Find it at Bevmo and Total Wine & More stores.