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Gift Idea For Her: Magimix 3200 XL 12-Cup Food Processor

Foodies everywhere know that love is spelled “c-o-o-k”, because if there is one thing that we all love, it’s the time we spend in the kitchen. The aromas and tastes of everything we create is our gift to our family, and cinnamon and vanilla are our perfumes. Whether you prefer to cook or bake, having […]

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  • Great review! I’ve been wanting to buy a food processor since so many recipes call for one, but I want to buy a really good one that won’t break the bank too much. This one sounds promising!

  • What a great review, Penelope. I need a new food processor and this sounds like it would do everything I need one to do.

  • I need one of those.

  • I was just thinking about this last week as I attempted to use my blender as a food processor. That didn’t go so well. I would use every one of those attachments. Love this!

  • Jenn

    It looks really versatile!

  • Donna

    I need a new food processor, and this one sounds awesome!

  • I would love to have this for my cooking needs. I’ll be entertaining more in the near future and this would be great.

  • This food processor sounds fab. I’m in the market for a new one, as my blades are becoming dull. Wonderful review!

  • great review! It looks like it did an amazing job!

  • Great review! I need a new food processor and have been looking around

  • Ooh, that looks like an awesome food processor! I did a search for it and the only video I could find was in french, Lol.

  • I like that you store the blades in a case. Mine does not have that option.

  • Penelope

    Oh no, lol…they need to make one for American and English speaking consumers!

  • My food processor comes in hand a lot of the time, much easier then hand chopping.

  • What a nice processor!

  • I could use one of these! Thanks for the review!

  • Penelope

    It’s built to last, so it’s a great investment.

  • Penelope

    I haven’t used a few of the attachments yet (like the egg or dough attachments) but I can’t wait to try them based on how well the rest worked.

  • Penelope

    This is why I want to build up my kitchen arsenal…I am going to be entertaining a lot in our new home (starting with Thanksgiving this year) and I want to make sure everything is fabulous, and that I can make great stuff without a lot of trouble. This should make creating those fabulous appetizers a snap!

  • One more reason to shop at Williams Sonoma! I love that store. And this food processor is cute!

  • This food processor sounds amazing! Hubs would love it for just making his different hot sauces, let alone all of it’s many other uses.

  • Oh that’s very nice. I need something like this because I make fresh salsa all the time and just have one of those tiny ones LOL

  • Leilani

    I was just watching the Barefoot Contessa the other day and was thinking about how much I want a food processor. This may go on my Christmas wishlist.

  • I can think of a few things that would be useful for. Thanks for sharing

  • I love my Magimix! I’m constantly impressed at how uniform it slices things and it’s so easy to grate cheese as well!

  • Wow! This looks like an awesome product!

  • Stefanie

    I’ve never owned a food processor.

  • Looks like a great food processor!

  • Donna

    I really would love this. I guess it’s time to start hinting to my hubby! 🙂

VSP Vision Care Eye Health $100 Visa Gift Card Give Away

Growing up, my father always said, “You don’t get another set of teeth or eyes, so take care of them”. We always went to the dentist and eye doctor annually, and today I continue this with my own family. The same way that we go for annual physical exams to make sure everything is fine, […]

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  • Mami2jcn

    I found it interesting that a wellvision exam can detect signs of high cholesterol.

  • Mami2jcn

    I forgot to state what I will do to be better to my eyes. I will have more frequent eye exams! I haven’t gotten an eye exam in 3-4 years but I’m going today! I have an appointment later this morning.

    I liked & shared this post with my FB username, Mary Happymommy.

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  • monique

    Wow! Kids 8-18 get 7.5 hours of screen time each day! I’ll make sure to do what I can to limit that for my girls.

  • monique

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  • ellie moccia

    That there is no evidence that 3d harmes children’s eyes

  • ellie moccia

    Tweeted it (@booshabear)

  • Marilyn Wons

    I found it interesting that eye exams can detect early signs of problems. I will have yearly eye exams from now on.

  • Annette D

    I did not know that a well eye exam could detect Multiple Sclerosis.

  • Sonya Morris

    I found it interesting that VSP saves members and average of $320 a year. That is great!!
    To better my eyes, I need to schedule an exam!

  • Jennifer

    On the site, I saw that you can send a virtual high five! VSP will donate a free eye exam, new glasses and a follow up service to a special olympics athlete!

    I need to get an eye exam yearly!

  • amy pugmire

    maintaining a healthy lifestyle includes keeping your eyes healthy, regular check ups can help prevent you from many diseases

  • amy pugmire

    I liked this post on facebook. amy bolda pugmire

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    i follow you on Facebook. amy bolda pugmire

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  • Sonya Morris

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  • Elena

    I found it interesting that 80% of what we learn is through our eyes

  • Elena

    I will make sure I wear sunglasses with UV filter to protect my eyes

  • Elena

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  • Vickie Couturier

    I found this fact interesting:
    wellvisionexam is the most through eye exam designed to detect signs of eye related an other health conditions

  • Katy P

    The WellVision exam can let you know if you are at Risk of Stroke or
    Risk of Heart Disease

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  • DEBIJOT

    You need to wear sunglasses to block UVA and UVB rays. To be better to my eyes I need to have eye exams more often.

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  • Heather!

    I learned that they have a contest going on right now in which you can win an awesome vacation!

    h4schaffer at gmail dot com

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  • Jennifer Marie

    I learned that a WellVision Exam® is the most thorough eye exam, designed to detect signs of eye-related conditions such as diabetic eye disease.

    I would use this money towards an eye exam as I have not had one in about 10 years.

  • Jennifer Marie

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  • Debbie Jackson

    the fact it saves you lots of money debbie jackson
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  • Linda Kish

    Many children with undiagnosed learning problems have vision problems. Eighty percent of what you learn is through your eyes.

  • Amanda Sakovitz

    I found it interesting that carrots dont really help vision. I am going to try and spend less time away from my computer and get routine eye exams.

  • Amanda Sakovitz

    i liked this post on facebook as amanda sakovitz

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  • Thomas Murphy

    I learned that both UVA and UVB are believed to cause cataracts which can cause blindness. I will protect my eyes by wearing sunglasses.

  • Thomas Murphy

    I followed you on facebook as Thomas Murphy

  • steff

    I found it interesting that member save an average of $320 a year, wow! I am going to treat my eyes better by keeping up with my exams and wearing sunglasses more regularly.

  • Joey Carnes

    Kids can get computer eyestrain, too.

  • Joey Carnes

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  • courtney b

    i learned if you dont keep up with eye exams you could get diabetes or a stroke, i get my annual eye exam every year.

  • olivia rubin

    i learned that there are steps parents can take to protect their kids eyes from over-exposure to 3D technology and computer games

  • olivia rubin

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    settings are not set to public though, only my friends can see it

  • olivia rubin

    I follow you on Facebook and Twitter as Olivia Rubin and @OliviaAbby

  • I learned that keeping your eyes healthy is important, as a lot of kids with learning issues, turn out to just have vision problems! And I pledge to make sure I keep up on my kids’ regular eye exams, as well as my own, so we can detect problems sooner, rather than later!

    coriwestphal at msn dot com

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  • Marci

    I had no idea that an eye exam could detect Multiple Sclerosis!

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  • Becky M

    I learned that estimated savings is $321/year! I will make sure to have an eye exam every couple years!

  • Becky M

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  • nannypanpan

    i go for yearly exaMS TO KEEP MY EYES HEALTHY AND I FOUND IT INTERESTING THEY CAN DETECT MUTLIPLE SCLEROSIS BY AN EYE EXAM
    NANNYPANPAN@GMAIL.COM

  • Jayne G

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    According to the site, ” Both UVA and UVB are believed to cause cataracts, macular degeneration, and melanomas.” I’ll wear large sunglasses that give me greater coverage.

  • Jayne G

    I like Penelope’s Oasis on Facebook.

  • Carolyn G

    Well Vision Exams can detect eye related problems but also other diseases! I always wear my glasses and get an eye exam yearly to keep my eyes healthy.

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  • Audra Weathers

    I read that studies have found that children ages 8-18 are spending more than 7.5 hours a day looking at electronic media. I myself am guilty of being in front of a computer screen for too long during the day. I should get an eye exam this year; it’s been a long time since I had one.

  • Audra Weathers

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  • Kelly D

    I learned that both UVA and UVB rays can cause cataracts, macular degeneration and melanomas. I will better my eyes by always wearing sunglasses outside and going to my routine eye exam to detect any problems.

  • Lou C.

    “Both UVA and UVB are believed to cause cataracts, macular degeneration, and melanomas (cancerous growths both inside and around the eyes), all of which can cause blindness.” Wear Polarized sunglasses! 🙂

  • Betsy Rubendall Barnes

    I learned a fact that digital eyestrain, or Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS), is defined 
as “any number of eye or vision-related problems that can occur from computer use.” Symptoms include: blurry vision, difficulty focusing, dry and irritated eyes, headaches, and even neck and back pain. I always make sure I take breaks when I am on the computer to keep my eyes healthy 🙂

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  • get yearly eye exams! thanks kmassman gmail

  • I learned that it’s important to choose sunglasses with polarized lenses because polarized lenses cut down on glare from horizontal surfaces, such as water, pavement, sand, and snow.

  • I posted on my FB wall.

  • I learned that my son’s sport (football) is not high on the list of sports related eye injuries. That’s comforting.

    Thank you.

  • Shared on facebook.

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  • Like you on facebook.

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  • Barbara M

    I found this interesting – A typical VSP Vison Care Plan consists of a WellVision Exam, an eye exam that focuses on your eyes and overall wellness.
    I’m going to take more computer breaks to ease up on eye strain.
    Thank you.

  • Barbara M

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  • Stefanie Gladden

    I learned More than 42,000 sports-related eye injuries occur each year

  • Stefanie Gladden

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  • Laura Jacobson

    I learned about Digital Eyestrain and that its Symptoms include: blurry vision, difficulty focusing, dry and irritated eyes, headaches, and even neck and back pain! Its says to limit our children to a couple hours a day, and will for sure pay attention from now on!

  • Laura Jacobson

    I like you on facebook
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  • Laura Jacobson

    I shared and liked on facebook

  • Kim D.

    I learned that children can also suffer from Computer Vision Syndrome. I will make sure to watch for symptoms.

  • Kim D.

    I shared on FB

  • Kim D.

    I posted on FB

  • Kim D.

    I “like” your FB page.

  • Children can suffer from Computer Vision Syndrome and we need to watch for symptoms.

  • I learned that Children can suffer from Computer Vision Syndrome. I’ll be sure to keep an eye out for that, who knew!

  • I follow you on Facebook (facebook.com/ginaturner)

  • Margaret Smith

    Vision Health is important because it can detect other diseases too.

  • Margaret Smith

    FB friend (Margaret E. Smith)

  • Stephanie V.

    sunglasses should be worn in the summer and winter seasons!

  • Kenny F

    children can also suffer

  • I learned that I need to be looking for sunglasses that protect from UVB and UVA rays, have an amber or brown tint, have frames that cover the face as much as possible, and consider polarized lenses.

    I’m definitely going to treat myself to a better pair of sunglasses.

  • Sena S

    Vision health important because 80% of what we learn is through the eyes. I will make sure that every family member does an eye exam when needed

  • Sena S

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  • Over 42,000 eye injuries happen each year, and roughly 90% could’ve been avoided with eye protection!

    I plan on seeing my regular eye doctor soon for a checkup!

  • Monstergirlee

    Computer Vision Syndrome is a real thing. I thought it was just made up. I definitely limit my kids’ screen time, now I have one more reason. Thanks for a chance to win!

  • I learned that 80% of what you learn is through your eyes. Makes sense, but I never thought about it before.

    It’s not about taking care of my eyes, but my kids eyes… I need to be better about looking for UVA/UVB protection in their sunglasses instead of just a fashion statement.

  • jennifer scott

    80% of learning is from the eyes

  • addrienne mertens

    CVS computer vision syndrome.. blurry vission, difficult focusing, dry irratated eyes, headache..

    ya i got that everyday. i should step away more often.

  • Lisa L

    I learned the optometric community agrees that 3D movies and games don’t cause permanent damage to your eyes, and are safe for children to use in moderation. I will try to wear sunglasses more often to protect my eyes

  • trixx

    I learned children can suffer from Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS). I need to schedule an eye exam, it’s been a few years! trixpixel[at]gmail.com

  • Jill

    CVS is real and can cause bluurry vision

Family Game Night And BBQ Popcorn Chips #PopcornIndiana

This post brought to you by Popcorn, Indiana. All opinions are 100% mine. Family game night is a tradition in my family. Even though we are all grown, married, and have children, we still get together for game night at least once a month, alternating which sibling hosts. While the grandkids (six total now) all […]

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  • We love family game nights! Monopoly is our favorite 🙂

  • April Decheine

    Looks good and what a fun night, will grab that coupon! Can’t wait to try them!

  • Monique Burkes (@armsofasister)

    Looks like fun!

  • We don’t have family game night but my friends and I get together and enjoy games and fun.

  • I haven’t heard about these but I love all the different flavors!

  • I like Charades too, but I usually play it in the form of the board game Guesstures. Now I’m craving those chips though, P. Doggone it!

  • The only thing better than winning Family Game Night is enjoying yummy snacks on your way to victory!

  • That’s so great that you all still get together!

  • Those look good, of course my stomach is growling so anythng right now sounds great LOL

  • I love game nights!!! Those would be a great snack to add to ours.

  • First of all — my kids would LOVE “popcorn chips”. Second, I can’t wait to really have “family game nights.” We kind of do it now — but my kids are so little and my husband is very type-a and competitive when it comes to game . .. it ends up being frustrating trying to teach games to a 3 year old and a 5 year old.

  • Love board games!!! Looks like you all had a blast!

  • I love Chipins! They were given away in our goodie bags at my jobs annual gala 🙂

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