Make Meals Easy for A New Graduate with @get_chefd!

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One thing I know I have mentioned before is how much I HATE GROCERY SHOPPING and meal prepping! I don't so much mind putting the meal together (if I have the time!) but I hate checking for what I need, shopping for it and getting it all ready.

So when I saw there is a site like Chef'd where they do all the hard work for you, I absolutely FELL IN LOVE!!!!

Chef'd is a non-subscription meal delivery service and is perfect towards College grads entering the workforce or to new college students who don't have time for healthy meals! Plus, Chef’d is great for young adults trying to navigate their own kitchen for the first time. Chef’d makes dinner time quick and easy with a variety of meal choices, some that can be prepared in under thirty minutes.

I ordered two amazing meals and one DELICIOUS dessert from Chef'd and my family LOVED every single one! Plus, they were so easy to prepare and I loved having all the ingredients waiting for me! No trip to the grocery store, no endless digging through my cupboards, NO STRESS!

The Jucy Lucia with baked fries was probably my husband's favorite! He couldn't stop talking about how good it was! Above you can see all the ingredients they sent me to make the meal!

It was easy to make and so flavorful!

The Mixed Berry and Mascarpone Pie was also a HUGE hit!

It was so easy to make and, although I had never had a Mascarpone pie before, I LOVED it and so did my whole family! The whole pie was gone in minutes!

Even my dad, who can be pretty picky, enjoyed it! It was fresh and perfect for eating during the Summer heat!

So, if you are like me and hate the grocery shopping and prep part of cooking or just need to spend less time in the kitchen, then check out Chef'd! You will never want to have it any other way again!

Buy It:

You can purchase Chef'd meals from their website.

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Must-Have Gifts for Grads

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School is out and upcoming college freshman are starting to think about what they need to start college next year. It will get here sooner than they think so help them out with these essentials for their college years!

T-fal FV4495 Ultraglide Easycord Steam Iron 

with Ceramic Scratch Resistant Non-Stick Soleplate

T-fal’s FV4495 Black Ultraglide is the ultimate grad essential to ensure smooth, wrinkle-free clothing so you don’t have to spend tons of money on dry cleaning. 

This new iron provides super glideability and scratch resistance for the easiest and fastest ironing. Ranked #1 in “glideability” and speed in lab tests against the top 20 competitors, it features a unique ceramic soleplate with a pointed tip that easily works around buttons, pleats and seams. 

(Available at Amazon.com for $44.99)

KRUPS F230 EGG COOKER

Help your grad make cooking eggs easier with the KRUPS Egg Cooker. Boil up to seven eggs at a time, prepare poached eggs or whip up individual omelets in poaching trays (2 included). 

An audible signal indicates when your eggs are done cooking, and the KRUPS Egg Cooker also includes a water level indicator and egg piercer. The lid and egg holder are dishwasher safe for easy clean up.

(Available at Amazon.com for $30.16)

KRUPS KH732D Breakfast Set 2-Slice Toaster

Make toasting a breeze for your new grad with the KRUPS KH732D50 2-slice Toaster.

To satisfy each and every user, the toasting technology browns evenly any type of bread and let you choose your level of browning thanks to the shade-setting dial ranges from one (lightest) to six (darkest).

For your grad’s convenience the 2-slice toaster features a high lift lever to remove smaller pieces of bread easily and safely as well as a removable crumb tray for easy cleaning.

(Available at Amazon.com for $44.99)

If you have a grad on your gift list this summer, make sure to check out these useful gift ideas! They are sure to be used for years to come!

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Give A One-of-a-Kind Gift - Grace Portraits!

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It is definitely the season for gift giving! Between weddings, graduations, Mother's Day, Father's Day, anniversaries and birthdays, my head is spinning lately with what to get who and when! 

That is until I was introduced to Grace Portraits! I now have the perfect gift idea for any occasion and I am SO EXCITED TO tell you about it!

Grace Portraits creates custom, commissioned portraits, hand­drawn by California Bay Area artists from your favorite photographs. 

Isn't that the coolest thing ever??!!!

Grace Portraits are uniquely powerful gifts that help you celebrate the most important people and occasions in your life. You can immortalize a memory of your family by turning a photograph into a hand­drawn piece of art that will last forever. Grace Portraits become heirlooms that you will pass down through generations.

The instant I saw what Grace Portraits does with pictures, I immediately thought of a bunch of different favorite pictures that I would LOVE to have handdrawn into a portrait. My children's favorite baby pictures, my favorite wedding picture of me and my husband and our family photo were just a few that popped into my head! They would look so beautiful and artistic in any room in our house and I would love to tell people that someone ACTUALLY DREW THAT!!!

Each portrait is unique and is 100% hand­drawn in the United States. Their artists are exceptional ­and ensure the quality of each piece both through their artistic process, rigorous vetting, and meticulous attention to detail. PLUS, they customize their monogrammed packaging to the occasion and recipient! They include a note from the artist and custom monogrammed stationery from a print of your portrait (additional stationary can be ordered) and will happily help with your Save the Date, Thank you cards, or perhaps even a future baby announcement needs.  They really have thought of it all! 

Best of all, they guarantee that customers are with their Grace Portraits experience. They ensure that the whole process from ordering your portrait to opening the gift is seamless and enjoyable. They hold your hand throughout the process and take a consultative approach, including helping you to select a photo; beautiful portraits start with beautiful photos! Customers get to see a scan of the drawing to make sure they love it and give us feedback before they package it up and deliver it to your door in 3­-4 weeks.

Can you remember the last time you gave a gift that evoked such a strong emotional response that the recipient actually cried? 

More than half of their customers, including both husbands and wives, have cried tears of happiness upon receiving their Grace Portrait! It really is the perfect gift for any occasion: Memorial Day, Father’s Day, birthdays, weddings, anniversaries, the birth of the first grandchild in your family, your nephew’s graduation, etc. They can draw anything you’d like including couples, children, families, pets, locations, buildings, etc. and it will be a gift or purchase that will be cherished forever!

Buy It: 

You can purchase a Grace Portrait starting at $300 from the Grace Portrait website.

 And MAKE SURE to get a 20% discount by using the REVIEWSTEW promotion code on any orders placed before midnight on our website before Monday, May 25, 2015!!!

(Users need to purchase from the website before midnight on 5/25/15 and use promo code REVIEWSTEW to receive the 20% discount)

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Pamper Your Loved Ones with Glow-ology!

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If you’re in need of gift ideas for Mom, Dad or grad, Glow-ology has you covered this spring and summer! Spring is a big gift giving season and if you are running out of ideas for Mom, Dad, or Grad, let me recommend Glow-ology!

Made with organic and natural ingredients and 100 percent biodegradable, Glow-ology luxury bath and body products provide the perfect gift to pamper those we love in an environmentally friendly, socially responsible way for Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, graduations and bridal showers!

Formulated for sensitive skin, Glow-ology features luxurious body lotions, refreshing body washes and gentle hand creams that feature skin-nurturing formulas with uplifting scents and elegant recyclable gift packaging with inspiring sentiments and quotes by beloved authors and poets.

The debut Glow-ology collection includes hand balm, hand lotion, hand wash, body butter, body lotion and body wash. All formulas are available in four exclusive, uplifting scents and sentiments including:

· Smile. Wish. Believe.: A fresh blend of juniper and pineapple. Perfect for moms and grads. 

· Imagine. Discover. Begin.: Crisp white cotton and ocean notes. Great, clean scent for dads. 

· Renew. Thrive. Flourish.: Ocean breeze and fresh airy energy. Refreshing, versatile for anyone. 

· Heart. Soul. Mind.: Sweet cherry blossom and leafy greens. With packaging featuring inspiring quotes about love, it’s ideal for brides and bridesmaids.

The Glow-ology hand wash are some of our favorites ever used in our house! They not only smell A-MAZING but they are also made in the U.S. (California) with natural and organic ingredients carefully selected based on proven historical data and sourced from around the world. Each formula took more than two years to perfect, using organic ingredients such as white tea, chamomile, clover, calendula, oat, lavender, sweet almond and comfrey, as well as protective vitamins B5 and E.

PLUS, the Glow-ology collection is animal friendly, contains no animal ingredients (except beeswax, wildflower honey and milk,) and is never tested on animals. Glow-ology products never contain parabens, dyes, petrochemicals, GMOs, sulfates, triclosan, phthalates or formaldehyde donors. Formulated for the utmost sensitive skin, Glow-ology skin care products are clinically tested and hypoallergenic.

The Glow-ology soaps are at every sink in our house and I feel great having my children use it for their sensitive skin as well as my guests! Everyone comments on the great smell!

The body washes are also in our showers and baths and provide a luxurious experience every time!

Buy It: 

You can purchase The Glow-ology collection from www.GlowologySkincare.com and in more than 1,300 gift shops across the country, including New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Boston, Philadelphia, Dallas, Austin and other cities. 

Prices of the debut Glow-ology collection are as follows: hand balm (3 oz./$12 SRP), hand lotion (11.8 oz./$18 SRP), hand wash (11.8 oz./$16 SRP), body butter (8 oz./$22 SRP), body lotion (8.4 oz./$18 SRP) and body wash (8.4 oz./$16 SRP). 

* Thank you to Glow-ology for their product for review! Disclosure - This product was given for review for my honest opinion. No other compensation was given.*

Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth with Sweet Ballz!

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Cake balls have definitely rose in popularity over the last couple years because of their delicious taste in a single serving! You can satisfy your sweet tooth without sacrificing your diet with cake balls and you can make and eat some delicious flavors!

I have been satisfying my sweet tooth lately with some delicious cake balls in three delicious flavors from Sweet Ballz. They are so moist and sweet and so addicting! It really is hard to stick to just eating one!

Their line launched into the largest convenience store retailer and on Shark Tank late 2013. Their cake balls come in three top flavors, Red Velvet, Chocolate, and Cookies & Cream, packaged in a clean, retro, simple, upscale looking retail box. They are also going to be adding some seasonal flavors and other items later this year that I can't wait to try!

These cake balls are really perfect for any special events you have this summer! The packaging is so cute and they are perfect for baby showers, birthdays, grad parties, Mother's Day or Father's day! They are also a great addition as favors for guests, or gifts for the bridal party, displayed on the dessert table, or as the wedding cake.

They are cutely decorated too so they are classy and chic for any occasion! Plus, everyone will be raving about how moist and delicious they are!

I couldn't decide on just one flavor so I decided to TRY THEM ALL with the Variety Pack!! I got to enjoy all 3 of their delicious flavors at once and I am so glad I did!

The flavors included are:

Cookies & Cream

What a pair these two make...moist chocolate cake engulfed in special cream coated icing...now these two flavors can dance!

If you like the mix of chocolate and vanilla cream, then these are for you!

Red Velvet

The Red Velvet is a blast from the past! This oldie but goodie, has made a huge comeback and is a favorite of many. Classic rich smooth red velvet flavor in every bite.

These may have been my favorite if I had to choose because they were SO MOIST and soft and delicious!!

Chocolate

OMG! Wow this deep rich chocolate flavor will fill any craving. Chocolate cake with even more chocolate icing...how good is that!

These are definitely for the chocoholic! So GOOOOD!!! :)

Buy It: 

You can purchase the Variety Pack and all the Sweet Ballz from the Sweet Ballz online shop.

* Thank you to Sweet Ballz for their product for review! Disclosure - This product was given for review for my honest opinion. No other compensation was given.*

Vanilla Gift Card: The Perfect Gift For ANY Occasion!

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Whether you are a last minute present buyer or just truly stumped on what to get for grads, birthdays, or even for Dad because you forgot a gift! (we won't judge!), Vanilla Gift makes for a great and versatile gift idea for everyone this year. Vanilla Gift allows the luxury of something very foreign to most people, sometimes even unheard of…the chance to treat themselves!

Vanilla Gift, accepted anywhere Visa and MasterCard are, gives the gift of choice! Vanilla Visa Gift Cards make the perfect gift for any occasion; birthdays, anniversaries, weddings or holiday celebrations with friends
& family.

I really love the idea of giving and getting gift cards for special occasions because then I know that the recipient will get EXACTLY what they need or want! No need to worry about returns, exchanges or getting the wrong gift!

Vanilla Gift Cards are a great way to make anyone feel loved and appreciated - and it allows them to pamper themselves! You will definitely win best present giver when you are giving Vanilla Gift Cards!

Buy It: You can purchase Vanilla Gift Cards in $25, $50 and $100 denominations at many local retailers

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Make Your Grad Happy with a Great Gift from @BestBuy! #GreatestGrad

The reviewer has been compensated in the form of a Best Buy Gift Card and/or received the product/service at a reduced price or for free

Do you know someone who just graduated and need a great gift idea? Whether the grad is headed to high school, college, or the work force, networking is so important these days whether in school or at work! Grads use technology to keep totally connected while on the go with a variety of devices.

Best Buy has great gift ideas to help any tech forward Grad lean on devices to make life easier! With Best Buy, you can give the latest and greatest to help them with networking!

Check out some of my favorite gifts from Best Buy for the networking Grad in your life:

Linksys - Smart Wi-Fi Dual-Band Wireless-AC Router

Utilizing 4 high-performance antennas and power amplifiers, this Linksys Smart Wi-Fi WRT1900AC dual-band Wireless-AC router offers optimal wireless strength and signal coverage, so you can easily connect devices throughout your home or office.

Product Features:

• Wireless-AC technology: Offers reliable Wi-Fi access.
• Speeds up to 1.3 Gbps at 5.0GHz Plus speeds up to 600 Mbps at 2.4GHz for rapid performance.
• Compatible with 802.11ac Backward compatible with 802.11a/b/g/n and 802.3ab/u networks, so you can upgrade easily.
• 4 Gigabit LAN ports Along with 1 Gigabit WAN port, 1 USB 3.0 port and 1 eSATA/USB 2.0 port allow flexible connectivity. 
• LEDs For power, Internet, 2.4GHz, 5.0GHz, eSATA, USB1 (USB 2.0), USB2 (USB 3.0), LAN 1-4 (activity/10/100 Mbps), LAN 1-4 (1 Gbps) and WPS keep you apprised of the status at a glance.
• 4 high-performance antennas Connected to power amplifiers promote optimal signal strength and coverage, even when the router is used in multistory buildings.
• 1.2GHz dual-core processor: Handles a large amount of bandwidth to enable streaming, gaming and Internet surfing on multiple devices simultaneously.
• Smart Wi-Fi software: With Network Map functionality lets you view, monitor and control your network from multiple locations.

And for a great networking gift under $100, check out the: 

Seagate - Backup Plus Slim 1TB External USB 3.0/2.0 Portable Hard Drive - Black

Store and manage your digital life locally with this Seagate Backup Plus Slim STDR1000100 hard drive, which lets you back up content from select social networks or media stored on select mobile devices. The slim design facilitates portability.

And they even have great gift ideas for under $50. Check this one out: 

SanDisk - Connect 32GB USB 2.0 Wireless Flash Drive

This SanDisk Connect SDWS2-032G-A57 USB 2.0 flash drive features a generous 32GB capacity for storing files and supports wireless streaming, so you can share media with up to 8 compatible devices.

Check out some of these other great gifts for the networking grads from the Best Buy Gift Center:

• iPhone 5s
• Lenovo Yoga 2 13" Touch-Screen Laptop
• SONOS Play:1 Wireless Speaker for Streaming Music
• Google Chromecast
• iTunes Gift Card $50
• Jawbone MINI Jambox Wireless Speaker
• mophie space pack External Battery Case
• Surface 2 64GB AT&T 4G LTE
• Surface Keyboard Cover
• Samsung S-View Flip Cover for Note 3
• Speck CandyShell Cell Phone Case

Do you love twitter parties? 

Best Buy is hosting two Grads Twitter Parties on Thursday June 19th (6/19) at 7PM CST and Tuesday June 24 (6/24) at 7PM CST.

Feel free to join one or both of these parties for a chance to receive Best Buy gift cards and other great prizes. Tweet #GreatestGrad with your favorite Grad's Gift ideas from Best Buy.

* The reviewer has been compensated in the form of a Best Buy Gift Card and/or received the product/service at a reduced price or for free*

Give the Jellybox and Juicebox to Dads & Grads!

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This Spring, let OrigAudio take the guesswork out of getting a gift for your Dad and Grad this summer!

Their new products – the Jellybox and Juicebox – are super affordable and perfect for busy dads and trend-setting college students. Plus, they are in fun packaging and easy to carry around and use!

The Jellybox ($34.99) is a Bluetooth speaker with built-in microphone that fits in the palm of your hand and has a 33 foot Bluetooth range!

Spread the sweet sound with the Jellybox Bluetooth speaker. The ultra-portable Bluetooth speaker is designed with maximum sound that fits in your pocket. This speaker is packed with features such as: a built-in microphone for calls, one touch call answering, and a TF card slot to store your music in. You'll never need peanut butter again 'cause this Jelly's all you'll need for delicous tunes.

Jellybox Bluetooth Speaker features:
- Full stereo sound with Bluetooth functionality
- Bluetooth range up to 33 feet
- Built in microphone and one touch call answering for phone calls
- On-speaker play/pause and change song buttons
- Built in TF card slot to store your music in the speaker
- Mini USB charging slot (cord included)
- Speaker power: 3 watts
- S/N: ≥ 60dB
- Frequency response: 100HZ-20KHZ
- Battery life: 10 hours
- Size: 4 x 2 x 1.5 inches with a weight of 0.75 lbs
- Compatible with any device that has Bluetooth connectivity. Also included is a 3.5mm audio cord for devices that don't have the option of Bluetooth.
- Available in 9 different flavors.

The Juicebox ($24.99) is a portable, external charger with a 3,600 mAh lithium-ion battery that can charge any device compatible with a USB!

Made from 100% real juice with no added sugar, Juicebox by OrigAudio is a delicious way to ensure your most precious gadgets get their daily recomended servings of fruits and vegetables. Hand-picked at the peak of freshness, refuel your devices with 3600 mAh of power that even mom would approve.

Juicebox external battery pack features:
- 3600 mAh Cell A-Grade Lithium Ion Battery
- Will recharge devices such as: all model iPhones, iPads, Samsungs, Blackberries, Androids, HTC's, tablets, and other cell and mobile devices
- Will charge an iPhone 2.25 times before you have to charge it again
- Takes 3 hours to charge the Juicebox
- Great emergency backup device for the times when your devices need a little more juice
- Built in indicator lights to show how much juice is remaining
- Backlit LED logo that lights up when charging
- INCLUDED FREE OF CHARGE FOR ORIGAUDIO.COM CUSTOMERS: Squid cord with built in iPhone 5, iPhone 4, Micro (Samsung, HTC, Android), and USB connector
- Size: 3.5 x 1.7 x 1 inches with a weight of 0.28 lbs
- Compatible with any mobile device that has a built in rechargeable battery

Buy It: You can purchase both the Jellybox and Juicebox from the OrigAudio website.

* Thank you to OrigAudio for their product for review! Disclosure - This product was given for review for my honest opinion. No other compensation was given.*

HALO 5500mAh Portable Power Charger

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I am sure most people have had this similar situation: you are running out the door, grab your cell phone and realize that it has no battery and you have no charger and no outlet even if you did! This happens to me way more than it should....

Well, now I can quickly get rid of that awful feeling because I now carry the HALO 5500mAh Portable Power Charger from QVC in my purse so that I can always charge my phone no matter where I am, what I am doing, or if I have an outlet or not! This 5,500mAH Portable Power Charger is a supercharged electronics accessory that provides peace of mind on the go.

What makes the HALO Portable Power Charger special? This backup battery ensures cell phones, cameras, Bluetooth devices, gaming systems, tablets, and other gadgets are able to charge when you're away from a power source. Ever wonder how you'll charge devices when traveling, during power outages, or even while camping? This is your solution.

The HALO Portable Power Charger is compatible with devices that utilize one of the three supplied tips: micro USB, mini USB, or 30-pin. It is also compatible with phones and devices that have a charging cable equipped with a USB male connection cable, for example the iPhone 5.

My favorite part is that it's compact enough to fit in a purse or pocket and is very easily transported. I just leave it in my purse at all times so that I know I will always have a way to charge my phone! And it comes in so many fun, bright colors - I LOVE the bright purple one I received so that I don't lose it in my purse!

Plus, it is SO EASY to use and charge: To charge it, you just hook it up to your computer with the provided USB cable. You can also charge it with an AC adapter that accepts USB ports (not included).

What's in the box? The HALO Portable Power charger; a USB charging cable; three interchangeable adapter tips: 30-pin, mini USB, and micro USB.

So, if you want to eliminate that "Oh Crap!" feeling every time you are in the minute of no where without any phone battery left, then get the HALO 5500mAh Portable Power Charger today from QVC!

Buy It: You can purchase the HALO 5500mAh Portable Power Charger for $59.97 from QVC.com

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Logitech’s Eye Candy Color Collection

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Have a high school grad who is headed off to college this fall? I have the perfect going away present: the Logitech Wireless Mouse M325 and Logitech Zone Touch Mouse T400 from their Eye Candy Color Collection!

They will study in style and will turn their desk from drab to fab! Logitech’s Eye Candy Color Collection – its fifth-annual design collection – brings intense bursts of bright colors and luscious, eye-catching patterns to some of its most popular mice. The Logitech Eye Candy Color Collection reflects your grad’s spark and enthusiasm, and is an affordable treat for his or her desk. The designs bedeck the micro-precise scrolling Logitech Wireless Mouse M325 and Logitech Zone Touch Mouse T400, a comfortable hybrid mouse that has both traditional mouse buttons and supports Windows 8 navigation with a touch zone.

Technology has never been so sweet with these colorful mice bursting with bright candy hues and luscious patterns designed for Millennials. A feast for your eyes, each unique design is like a cherry on top to your personal sense of style. With this bright, colorful collection, suddenly everyone’s like a kid in a candy store—reaching for a piece of instant gratification. 

Additional features include: 

Glass touch zone for smooth scrolling: Essential Windows 8 navigation comes alive with horizontal and vertical scrolling with the simple, intuitive motions of your finger.

Handles great, feels even better: You’ll find the shape to be familiar, and we’ve added rubber to the sides for better comfort and handling.

Quick access to Windows 8 Start screen: Easily access your favorite apps on the Windows 8 Start screen with a simple dedicated action.

18-month battery life: With up to 18 months of battery life*, it’s so hassle free you might forget it runs on batteries. But just in case, we’ve added a battery status indicator to make sure you’re never caught without power.

Logitech Advanced Technology: Plug it. Forget it. Add to it. Unifying receiver connects up to six compatible devices.

Advanced 2.4 GHz wireless: Say good-bye to cords and enjoy wireless freedom.

Logitech Advanced Optical Tracking: Enjoy precise point and click actions.

Customizable Controls: Personalize with optional Logitech SetPoint™ software.

Buy It: You can purchase the Logitech Zone Touch Mouse T400 for $49.99 from the Logitech website. 

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