Set of 9 #WhiskeyStones and Carry Bag #Review

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     My mom is a library director.  Each year, along with her amazing co-workers, they put on a reading program.  Kids come each week to learn about something new and to do cool activities and meet some pretty awesome people who do cool things for a living.  Last year we got to explore some incredible rock samples.  There were rocks that had fossils in them, but weren't boring fossil rocks, they were polished and it looked like the rock and fossil were one and the same.  They also had this rock called Ulexite, or TV Stone.  It allows you to see through it and can even act a bit like a magnifying glass.  It was my favorite.

     Another pretty cool stone that was there was soap stone.  It feels so smooth and soft, almost velvety.  It really does feel like soap!  One of the coolest featured about this particular stone was how cold it felt.  It felt much cooler than the other rocks there.  That's just the quality that makes this the stone of choice for Whiskey Stones.

      They aren't just for whiskey.  These ones from ZCUTT are being used mostly for iced tea.  The reason they are called whiskey stones is because whiskey stones is because whiskey isn't typically kept in a fridge, so it isn't cold.

     The way you use these is you put them in the freezer for four hours, then place three stones into your drink, pour your drink so that it's just covering the them and two minutes later, it should be cold enough to enjoy.  Of course, you could probably add a few more stones for more drink or use a few with an already cold drink to keep it cold.  They're pretty versatile.

     This set comes pretty much ready to give as a gift.  It comes with a gift box and a small velvet drawstring bag.  The bag easily fits all of them with a little extra room.  That bag is a nice way to store them in the freezer.

     I think these stones are a great way to cool down a drink without watering it down.  They work really well and are easy enough to clean.  I would recommend them for anyone who doesn't care for ice.  To learn more, check out ZCUTT on Amazon.


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iplaybabywear Food Storage Cubes Review

   With everything that is being added to food now a days, I love being able to make my own baby food for my daughter. I love making things from scratch and there is a sense of security and pride in knowing that you are putting good things in the bellies of the ones you love. That is why I am giving two thumbs up to iplaybabywear food storage cubes by Green Sprouts. They come in sets of four in each tray and the ones I got were polypropylene, but they come in glass too with the lids being interchangeable. They snap down securely which is nice for travel and no spilling. They are bpa free and as far as I can tell they are dishwasher safe. I have seen no damage from washing them that way. They easily stack and come with stickers to write the type of food and date you made it. Organization was definitely in mind with these!
   My daughter started eating foods at 5 months and she was sooo fussy, so when I found foods she liked I just pureed them in my bullet and used the food cubes. Now that I have them, I can't imagine not using them! I don't have anything negative to say about them, they are a must for any parent that makes their own baby food or would like to get into it. 
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   They have a great selection of outer wear and toys and teethers. All of their products are super cute and again safe. Look at this adorable hat... you can just tell its really soft and it looks great. If you want a safe place to go and to feel good about buying things for your baby, please support i play and shop with good reason :)
   








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