Shenzhen Knives. White Ceramic 6" Chef's Knife AMAZON

I personally own this knife and I love it! I used it on potatoes tonight and the knife sliced through them easily. Clean up was a breeze! I cannot wait until I'm able to order the Shenzhen Knives Ceramic Peeler. Does anyone own the peeler? I'd love to hear your thoughts on it.

**This is not a review, I'm merely sharing a product located on Amazon.com. This is an affiliate link and I hold no responsibilities between you and/or the company or product.**

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Q-tips® - Not Just For Ears!

Did you know all of the various ways Q-tips can be used in your daily life? Neither did I. Don't get me wrong I knew there were other uses than just cleaning your ears. It wasn't until I read the tip sheet and tips other users have shared before realizing this is only touching the surface of possibilities.

Q-tips® wanted to get the word out on their newest Q-tip product and I am delighted to share it with you. Q-tips has recently introduced Q-tips® Precision Tips. They are specially designed with pointed tips at both ends making smaller spaces easier to clean.

I have to say, these new Q-tips are great! I used a “to go” pack for cleaning ears, electronic cigarette cartridges, stove top crevices, computer keyboard, around the computer monitor, under faucets, etc. Now, I cannot wait to purchase another package to keep on hand.



This has always been one of my favorite ways to use Q-tips. I’ve always noticed that it doesn’t matter how much cleaner or how hard you scrub the stove top down, there will always be leftover, disgusting grease, and other particles stuck in the cracks.

I didn‘t know what I could use other than the tip of a rag, paper towel, or dish cloth and became frustrated. After all, this is where our food is prepared and should be sterile. I would worry about whether or not my family was consuming harmful bacteria if I didn’t clean the cracks well enough. Bacteria spreads and when the stove heats up so did the particles in the crack of the stove top.

Do you notice how dirty this section of the stove top is? I wanted to show you what is left after I sprayed the surface down with a leading brand cleaner. If you look closely at the picture below, you will see what the Q-tip removed after sliding it down the slot of the stove.



This was just the FIRST swipe! I had to use a few Q-tips to remove the remaining mess from the stoves surface. I’m actually a bit embarrassed to show you this. Imagine the filth of the stove before learning how to easily remove all of the grease, dirt, and other leftovers my cooking decided to leave behind.

Could you imagine the breeding bacteria within?! All I could think of is how my family could have possibly fallen ill from something like this. Luckily, I discovered that using Q-tips would help rid my family of this issue a few years ago.

Now if only I could figure out how to remove the rings around the burners safely without severely scratching the surface!

You can visit Q-tips on FACEBOOK to read what other users have to say about the Q-tip products! Be sure to “like” Q-tips as they periodically offer contests to their fans.

You can also follow them on twiiter @Qtips for more information and announcements!

Q-tips has compiled a tip sheet for my readers and I’m excited to share all of these fantastic tips with you and would love to hear how YOU use Q-tips products. I was amazed with the different ways that you are able to utilize your Q-tips. Honestly? Without this fact sheet, I would have never thought to use Q-tips in these particular tasks. The possibilities seem endless!

Art & Crafts

Paintbrushes for Small Hands
Q-tips® cotton swabs are the perfect-sized paintbrushes for children's small hands. For the brightest pictures and the easiest clean-up, use a different one for every color.

Remove Dirt and Grime Easily
Remove the grime from hard-to-reach places on model train gearboxes, drive axles and bearings with Q-tips® cotton swabs.

Extra Glue for Arts & Crafts
Q-tips® cotton swabs and Q-tips® Precision Tips™ are great for applying glue to models and arts and crafts projects. Use one tip to apply the glue and the other to remove any excess before it dries.

Precision Tools for Pottery
Carving designs into pottery is made simple with Q-tips® cotton swabs or Q-tips® Precison Tips™. Use these precision tools to put the finishing touches on sculptures.

Easy Touch-Ups with Fresh Paint
Q-tips® cotton swabs are the perfect tool to touch-up hard-to-reach areas on freshly painted model airplanes and cars – or even dollhouses.

Baby

A Gentler Clean for Baby
Moisten Q-tips® cotton swabs with warm water to clean your baby's outer ear, folds of the neck or between toes, nostrils and eyes.

Taking Care of a Newborn’s Needs
Dip a Q-tips® cotton swab in rubbing alcohol to clean around your newborn's umbilical cord.

Medicine Application for Active Tots
Q-tips® cotton swabs are great for applying medications and ointments to minor cuts and bruises – they are convenient, clean and disposable.

Beauty

A Fantastic Alternative to the Makeup Brush
Q-tips® cotton swabs and Q-tips® Precision Tips™ are an excellent alternative to using a makeup brush or sponge. They provide precise makeup application, are great for softening the bright colors, and safe for delicate skin around the eyes.

Disposable Eye Shadow Brushes
Q-tips® cotton swabs and Q-tips® Precision Tips™ are great for eye shadow application because they are disposable so you can use a new one for each color to ensure hues stay true. No need to worry about washing brushes while layering colors…they are a cleaner alternative!

Fix the Makeup “Oops”!
To fix makeup mistakes, just dip a dot of makeup remover on a Q-tips® cotton swab or Q-tips® Precision Tip™ – to erase it! Perfect for fixing a smudge without having to re-do your whole look.

Home

Furniture and Floors Like New!
Use Q-tips® cotton swabs or Q-tips® Precision Tips™ to touch-up paint on cabinets or walls. Apply wood stain to cover scratches in furniture or floors.

Make Your Silver Shine
When you bring out the good silver for a special occasion, Q-tips® cotton swabs or Q-tips® Precision Tips™ are ideal for applying polish to small crevices.

The Perfect Tiny Duster
Remove dust from picture frames, scroll-work and statues with a Q-tips® cotton swab or Q-tips® Precision Tips™.

Keep Your Computer Spotless
Keep your home office in good condition. Use a moist Q-tips® cotton swab or Q-tips® Precision Tip™ to clean the edges of the computer screen and between the keys on your keyboard.


DISCLAIMER: I received a gift pack in return for this post. All opinions are mine and unbiased. I hold no responsibility between you, the company and/or the products.

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TEST TEST TEST

This is a test post, please ignore. I just tried publishing a LONG review and something happened to the coding. My review was destroyed and I have no idea what happened! There were symbols all over the place. I'll be rambling in this "test" and not worrying about grammar or spelling at this time.

I saved it and previewed before publishing. While everything looked great, it wasn't until I published the review before this issue took place. I C&P the review and codes onto word and will write the review over again. I felt the need to post a "test" to see if something like this happens again. I'm wondering if it's because, of how many quotes or ® symbols I had used. I do know I used several!
Soooo, wish me luck as I begin writing this review over again tomorrow!

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Progresso Souper You® GIVEAWAY! Ends 1/31

I admit that I've gained more weight in the years than I should have. Many ups and downs with failed diets and exercise programs and lack of will power. How many of you share a similar experience to mine? I desperately want to lose weight and become healthy for myself and my children.

What better time to start than right now! Breaking habits and learning to form new ones. I've told myself "No more diets", it's time for changes within my diet. Exercising will also be a part of my new routine by gradually adding new exercises until I am comfortable with them.

Was this a resolution? Not exactly, it's been shown that many give up on their "New Years Resolutions" within a few weeks of making them. By not sticking to a resolution, how can you expect to resolve your issue that you wish to overcome? I'm personally leading towards "life changes" for the entire family by adding new, healthier options to our diets.

With 40 delicious soups with 100 calories or less per serving, Progresso Soup has a variety of offerings that help you beat diet boredom and satisfy your taste cravings, while helping you stick to your weight management calorie goals. Progresso soups are packed with hearty ingredients like pasta, beans, rice, meat and vegetables that suit your taste buds and make you feel good about including it in your meal choices.

With 40 delectable Progressp soups to choose from with 100 calories per serving, you are bound to find something you like. Are you ready to tackle your goals? I am! Check out the soup varieties that Progresso offers, below. If you like what you see, keep reading for a chance to win a Souper You® prize pack with 2 Progresso VIP coupons and a copy of "The Biggest Loser" Workout DVD to help jump start your venture!


Traditional

24 Delicious flavors. Enjoy a wide array of classic soups with a delicious homemade taste. Made with big chunks of vegetables, meat and pasta, Progresso’s Traditional Soups taste like they came from your kitchen.

Light

Progresso Light delivers the great flavor you’ve come to expect from Progresso, along with the trusted endorsement of Weight Watchers®. Discover the wide variety of flavors, each with 100 calories or less

Vegetable Classics

Try one of our classic vegetable flavors, such as Minestrone, Lentil or Hearty Tomato. Select varieties deliver a full serving of vegetables, are a good source of fiber or are low in fat.

Low Sodium

Progresso’s Reduced Sodium Soups offer the great flavors you love, like Chicken Noodle, Beef & Vegetable and Italian Style Wedding, all with less sodium. Try all seven of our great-tasting, heart healthy soups!

Rich & Hearty

Hearty ingredients and rich flavors make our soups a delicious and satisfying meal. Dig into savory new varieties like Steak Burger, Loaded Baked Potato, Chicken Pot Pie and Creamy Roasted Chicken Wild Rice.

High Fiber

Progresso’s new High Fiber line offers four great-tasting varieties, all with no added MSG*, no artificial flavors and seven grams of fiber per serving. With 28% of the recommended daily value of fiber per serving, Progresso High Fiber soups will make it easy for you to get more fiber in your diet as part of a wholesome, satisfying meal.

World Recipes

Mexican-Inspired soups where you can “discover a new taste experience” with specialty ingredients and flavor in our soups. Where else can you find soups that include rich chipotle broth, rice-filled meatballs, cilantro, or Jalapeños?

*This year, the Souper You® Contest will provide three lucky winners with an ultimate makeover experience in Hollywood; this includes a trip for 2 to Los Angeles, California where the winner will receive a head-to-toe makeover including hair and makeup, guided shopping spree with a $1,000 fashion retailer gift card, $1,000 spending money and 2 tickets to this season´s live finale of NBC´s The Biggest Loser.

*Progresso is asking fans to visit Souper You® and submit their photo with a brief essay about why they love Progresso soups and why they deserve a makeover, by no later than February 22nd.

*Fans can check back on March 12th for the announcement of the top ten finalists, and to vote for their favorite finalist until March 25th.

*In addition, visit Progresso Coupon to download a printable coupon for $1.25 off the purchase of four (4) cans of Progresso Soup today, and feel free to share with your blog readers so they can take advantage of the savings as well.

*Also, tune into The Biggest Loser on NBC Tuesdays at 8/7c



GIVEAWAY!!



PRIZE: ONE winner will each receive a prize pack with the following:
*(2) VIP Coupons for Progresso Soup
*(1) copy of "The Biggest Loser" Workout DVD

HOW TO ENTER:

MANDATORY ENTRY: MUST BE ANSWERED FOR A CHANCE TO WIN!

Which of the Progresso Soup flavors are you most excited to incorporate into your weight management plan this New Year?

Giveaway is open to US residents 18+

BONUS ENTRIES: Please leave a separate comment for each entry you complete. Each of the following are worth 1 Entry unless specified otherwise. This is a 1x entry giveaway for each entry. However, you may tweet daily.

*What is your weight loss goal for the new year? Is there a special occasion that you'd like to lose weight for?
*Snag a printable COUPON and tell me which flavor(s) you plan to purchase with this coupon.
*Follow my blog on Google friend connect
*Blog about this giveaway (5 Entries)
*Leave a comment on a non-giveaway post within my blog, post the link here.
* Follow Progresso on Facebook
*Follow me on twitter @mrsmiki77 & tweet about this giveaway. Be sure to use @mrsmiki77 and #MyBlogSpark somewhere in your tweet. Come back and post your "tweet" URL and username. You may tweet daily.

Giveaway will end on January 31, 2012 at 11:59 pm CST

Winner will be chosen and contacted by email. You must reply within 48 hours with your shipping address or another winner will be chosen. Once shipping information has been received, I will then contact the sponsor with your information so that they can mail out your prize. Sorry, per sponsor, P.O. Boxes will not be accepted.

PRIVACY POLICY: I will not sell, rent, or share your personal information with anyone other than the sponsor of this giveaway. Entrants will not receive any emails from 'Little Bit Of This And That' with the exception of contacting and staying in touch with the winner until prize has been fulfilled.




DISCLAIMER:
The giveaway has been offered by Progresso through MyBlogSpark. I will be compensated with a similar gift pack. All opinions are mine and unbiased. I hold no responsibility other than communication with the sponsor in getting your prize.

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My deepest sympathy - Costa Concordia 2012

My family would like to extend our deepest sympathies to the victims and their families in this time of tragedy. We will continue to pray for the lost, injured, displaced, and missing as well as your family. May those that have perished rest in peace and loved ones be able to find peace.


Costa Concordia shares updates on this horrific accident.

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