Back to Glass

I was cleaning out our cupboard, and thought...why do I have so many bags in here? I don't even like plastic bags. 

Downstairs there are a ton of mason jars that my mom and aunt gave to me. I thought...why not use them to store dried goods?

• Glass doesn't have the harmful chemicals that plastic does. 
  
  
• Glass lasts, for years!
  
  
• Food tastes more fresh when it's stored in glass.
  
  
• I don't know about you, but when I pour from a plastic bag...dried goods often get hung up on the zip-lock type opening. That doesn't happen with containers.
  
  
• Most of the time there's someone in the family that has a ton of Mason jars that they aren't using. It's time to ask that one family member for their jars. Use them!
  
  
• Mason jars are timeless. They always look good!
  
  
• They actually take less room up in the cupboard.

Are you tired of using plastic bags for everything?

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Borosilicate Glass Water Bottle Review

I ❤️ this glass and silicone water bottle made by Borosilicate.

What I Love:

It has a no slip bottom. That's not to say that it will never tip over, but it's less likely to. I have only glass bottles that tip over too easily.

It has a silicone handle, so if the bottle is hot with tea you can hang onto it without burning your hand.

It has a loose tea basket! That's the most amazing thing ever!

Isaak has a sore throat. I hope he doesn't have what I had last week: Strep Throat! I steeped loose leaf tea with fresh ginger. Travis happens to be breaking up dried hot peppers from our garden last summer, so I told him to sprinkle pepper into his drink. I swear it kills the germs inside a sore throat!

What I Dislike:

The fact that it can't be microwaved is annoying. I know I'll want to use this at work. I thought for sure, since it's glass that it would be able to be microwaved. Nope!

I used a 2 cup measuring cup to pour over the tea. You could use a ceramic mug too.

It is glass and a BPA free silicone. The silicone is probably what prevents it from going in the microwave.

Where to Get Borosilicate Glass Water Bottle:

You can get it on Amazon Prime http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B079FPG9QL for $25.99.

Colors:

All of these colors are $25.99 - Lime Green | Pink | Grey

This is $24.99 - Light Blue

What do you prefer to drink out of: Glass, Plastic, Metal, or Ceramic?

Disclaimer: I got this product to review for a discounted price. The company did not tell me what to write. I only review things that my family finds useful, or fun.

Cobalt Blue Glass Bottles With Trigger Sprayer Review

I heart my new Cobalt Blue Glass Bottles with Trigger Sprayer.

I've always had plastic, which feels cheap! Essential Oils can degrade plastic over time. I never knew that essential oils broke down plastic. Such a great thing to know! I suppose that with kids they could get thrown around and broken. I to can get the case of the dropsies at times. If that happens, well it happens. I still like the idea of chemicals or essential oils being in glass way more than plastic.

They were super easy to fill up. Isaak couldn't wait to put water in one of them to test it out. He loves spray bottles.

They work great for Essential Oil Blends:

One thing we do a lot is clean around and in the toilet. The boys usually hit the toilet, but there are times where they don't. Up to this point I just used store bought cleaners. I decided to try and make my own.

Germs Be Gone Toilet Cleaner

• 2 cups water
• 1/4 cup liquid Castile soap
• 1 Tablespoon tea tree essential oil
• 10 drops eucalyptus or peppermint essential oil (I use peppermint because I have it and I love the smell!)

Combine all the ingredients in a bigger bottle, shake well, and put in the smaller sprays. We have specific rags that are used for cleaning. I tend to clean when I know I'm going to do laundry, so the rags aren't sitting around (gross). If I clean when it's not laundry day I go throw the rag in the washer.

It did the job!

All Purpose Cleaner

• 2 cups of white vinegar
• Lemon peel steeped in the vinegar for a few weeks
• Take out the lemon peel
• Pour into spray bottles
• Add 10 drops of lemon essential oils 

This one takes a little more preparation, but I like the results. I use this on my kitchen counters. Lemon in the kitchen is such a great scent.

Dusting Spray

• 1 cup fractionated coconut oil
• Add 10 drops of lemon or peppermint oil

I shine my wood floors with this mixture as well.

My work uses 409, and my allergies go crazy on cleaning day! That's why I make my own!

Cost: The 2 Cobalt Blue Glass Bottles With Trigger Sprayer are $12.95. It may be more expensive than plastic, but so worth it!

Because they are cobalt blue bottles they don't even look tacky sitting around. They maintain liquids sensitive to degradation from light and cobalt blue glass protects against harmful UV rays. 

They are excellent for around the house cleaning projects, chemicals, cooking and beauty applications Perfect For Essential Oils, Perfume Oils, Colognes, weed killer, and other liquids.

What would you make, and put in these bottles?

Disclaimer: I received Cobalt Blue Glass Bottles With Trigger Sprayer to review. I wrote this post, and was not influenced at all with an opinion. I only review things that I find interesting, or that would benefit my readers.

Glass Nail File Set With Case Review

Since I paint, and do dishes often my fingernails are often in horrible shape. Thankfully Crave Naturals has sent me a Glass Nail File Set to review. The 5 etched files help with the upkeep of my nails. 

They come in a handy zipper case to keep them safe. This is perfect for traveling. I may keep them in my computer bag. Inside the case are elastic bands to keep them in place.
 

 
I love the colors they come in:

• Magenta
• Blue Violet
• Turquoise  
• Green
• Yellow

These files work for both natural and acrylic nails. 

I only have natural nails. I've used them on myself, and my boys have used them as well. They are newbies at trimming their nails, they don't always do the best job, so the files help smooth out their jagged cuts. 

You can use them on fingernails and toenails. 

 

 

Why Glass?

• The files have microscopic grinding spikes of crystal-like tempered etched glass. They will never wear out. They will not cause your nails to crack, chip, peel, or split. 

• They won't wear out, or get dull ever! They grind well on both sides. No worries on them tearing, corroding, or rusting. 

• They are safe and hygienic. This glass can be sanitized and cleaned. The surface is non-porous. There is no worry of water absorbing into the surface; causing unhealthy growth of fungus or bacteria. 

• Glass makes them attractive, lightweight, and sleek to use. 

I've only used glass nail files one other time. I like this brand better than the ones I used previously. Why? Because they are longer. I feel like they are thicker, and more sturdy as well.

Cost:

$24.99 and on sale for $11.22. I think that's a really good cost considering the fact that the set comes with 5, and a sturdy case.

This set is perfect for anyone really. I do think they seem better for more of a female audience because of their colors, and sleek look. That's not to say that they wouldn't work for guys to. I haven't decided if I'm going to keep them all for myself, or keep 1 and give the others as Christmas gifts. If they last forever why do I need to keep all 5? The only reason I'd keep all of them is to have them in their fancy case, and to use different colors at different times. :) 

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Disclaimer: I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free in exchange for a review. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

Sing, Sing a Song Saturday

I started doing what I call Sing, Sing a Song Saturday.  I'm going to post one song on Saturdays that the boys or I like. 

The song may be part of a movie, a kid's video or just a song we like. I'll try and include why we like it and/or the history of the song/singer.

The musician I'm going to talk about this week is Robert Tiso. Have you ever heard of him? I haven't.

The boys were making noise in the backseat when I was driving yesterday. I turned on the classical station to try and get them to be more subdue. It sort of worked.

Robert Tiso was born in London. He plays music on filled, part filled and empty glasses. He calls his music Cristallofonia. He doesn't write all his own music, but his process is so creative! Robert Tiso has played for many music and art festivals, theatre shows, schools, educational programmes, cultural events, museums, private parties, TV and radio broadcasts and several events related to glass and water, the fundamental elements of his music.

I knew I could make sounds on the top of glasses filled at different level, but I didn't know one could do anything like Robert Tiso!

Even though the boys were annoying me on our drive home, I learned about a new musician for the week.

Ave Maria

Glass harp-Toccata and fugue in D minor-Bach-BWV 565

Für Elise

Follow Robert Tiso on his website 
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Wordless Wednesday - Magnify

Mica got a safari vest from Great Aunt Becky for his birthday.

Cousin Evan lost a tooth. He was showing Mica. Mica was looking at Evan's gap through his magnifying glass.