Shopping & Gift Ideas

Whether you need a product review or gift idea, you’ll find ‘top five’ and ‘best of’ lists to shopping and gift giving easier. From kitchen product reviews to Christmas gift guides, there’s sure to be a gift idea for your loved one’s birthday or anniversary.

Before buying anything though, make sure you get more opinions to make an informed decision. I rely heavily on Amazon.com even if I’m not planning to purchase from their site. Amazon offers a wide selection of products for the home and each one typically has valuable user reviews. It is an amazing research tool for any savvy shopper!

Cuisinart Griddler Adds Waffle Plates as New Accessory

by Allen Williams on November 29, 2011

The Cuisinart Griddler recently added new waffle plates that broaden the appliance into a full-fledged waffler maker. When I discovered this a few weeks ago, I immediately ordered the waffle inserts and gave them a good workout over the Thanksgiving holiday. For anyone seeking a holiday gift for a loved one (especially one who already owns the Griddler), the waffle plates are a great gift idea.
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Small Appliances

Top Five Best Ice Cream Makers

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Summer is fast approaching, so plan early for refreshing frozen treats before it gets too hot. Whether you want a manual ice cream maker or an electric ice cream machine, you can have a big batch of freshly made ice cream in as little as 30 minutes! You can use a few simple ingredients like [...]

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Cookbooks

Top Five Ice Pop Recipe Books for Summer Treats!

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Need ideas for your ice pop molds? Try one of these ice pop recipe books for delicious, refreshing summer treat ideas. You’ll find recipes ranging from healthy to sinfully decadent! Pops! Icy Treats for Everyone Over 100 recipes from ice pop recipes like: Sour Plum, Sweet Martini, Thai Iced Coffee, and Blueberry Cheesecake! Ice Pops: [...]

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Shopping

Stocking Stuffer Idea: Matroyshka Measuring Cups

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I’m happy to note my ‘best kitchen tool’ suggestion is featured in the December 13th Woman’s World magazine currently on stands (it’s the 2nd tidbit in photo above). In addition to my review, you’ll find loads of other great ideas and tips in this holiday issue.

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Online Shopping Resources & Gift Ideas



  • Amazon.com
     Amazon offers much more than books, from groceries to everything to outfit your home. I often find they have better prices and always check them before ordering anything online.
  • Crate & Barrel
     With everything from home decor to kitchen tools, Crate & Barrel is one of my guilty pleasures. The online store often has great deals tucked away in the clearance section.
  • Sur La Table
     A cooks best friend, Sur La Table is an excellent resource when shopping for hard to find cooking tools, small kitchen appliances, and cookware or bakeware.
  • TheFind.com: Shopping Search Engine
     TheFind cuts throw the web clutter to find every product available for sale online. You can sort and compare items by price to make sure you get the best deal!