Make The Trek With KÜHL TREKR Travel Pants

Disclosure: I received a sample in order to facilitate this review. All opinions are my own.

I am so excited that the world seems to be slowly reopening again, and the possibility of travel is becoming more of a reality. Whether your travel plans involve traversing rugged terrain or walking city streets, a quality pair travel pants is a necessity. KÜHL offers a wide variety of styles of women’s travel pants. I recently had the opportunity to try out their TREKR pants and I cannot wait to pack them for my next trip.

These KÜHL TREKR pants are made from a special lightweight fabric that has stretch, but does not stretch out. The fabric also has UPF 50 protection and is fast drying.

Thanks to the stretch, these pants are easy to move around in. They also have plenty of pockets for storage, which I appreciate. I like this Charcoal color because it matches with everything and doesn’t show dirt easily.

These TREKR pants are also quite versatile. They can turn into capris thanks to hidden side seams that cinch inside the pockets! This feature is nice when the weather changes, as it often does when we are out and about.

I may just be strolling through neighborhood parks now, but it is nice to dream about future travels with these KÜHL TREKR pants.

Where To Purchase KÜHL Travel Pants

KÜHL travel pants (for both men and women) are available for purchase through their online store, or at a store near you.

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Save Money & Time With NewAir Compact Chest Freezer

Disclosure: I received a complimentary product in order to facilitate this review. All opinions are my own. Please note that this post contains affiliate links.

A chest freezer is one of those appliances that I always thought would come in handy, but have never owned. Make ahead meals, freezer cooking and stocking up on sale items are all appealing ideas to me. However, I never had quite enough room in the freezer compartment of my refrigerator to do these things well. In fact, there have been many times when my freezer drawer was so full I could barely open or close it without a struggle.

The NewAir Compact Chest Freezer is a smart option if you have been contemplating more freezer space. This model measures 22.2″D x 37.4″W x 33.3″H. Although we do not have much excess storage space in our two-car garage, we were able to carve out a place for this freezer. I was also pleasantly surprised to see the U.S. Government Energy Guide label states that this unit’s estimated yearly electricity use is 244 kWh. This comes out to an estimated yearly energy cost of only $29.

I have been slowly adding items to this chest freezer and I cannot wait to add more.

For example, I made a double batch of breakfast cookies and put the extra dough balls in a gallon bag to freeze for future use. This can be done with a variety of foods, and will be a real time-saver once school starts again.

As you can see, this chest freezer has plenty of storage space (seven cubic feet, to be exact). The wire basket and interior shelf help separate items and make them easier to find. There is also a LED light that turns on automatically when you open the door, which makes it easy to see the contents inside.

A long time ago, my mom suggested that I keep a list of items in my freezer (along with the date) so I do not forget about them. I think this tip will be helpful in keeping track of what I have in the freezer and reducing food waste.

Another benefit of owning a chest freezer is being able to buy food items in bulk without having to worry about storage. I am a big Costco shopper, but sometimes I had to stop myself from buying good deals because I knew there was not enough room in our freezer. Now I can buy the big pack of chicken drumsticks and freeze half for another dinner on a busy night.

The simple digital temperature controls set the thermostat between -14° F and 50° F. There is also a door alarm that can help prevent accidental losses.

Finally, I also want to mention that this is unit is very quiet! Even though we have ours in the garage, it would not be bothersome if it was inside our home.

Where To Purchase NewAir Products + Discount Code

NewAir appliances are available to purchase through their online store. In addition to the NewAir Compact Chest FreezerNewAir also offers many other products, including beverage fridgesevaporative coolersice makers and heaters. Use discount code LIM at checkout for ten percent off your purchase!

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Seattle Sightseeing: Chihuly Garden & Glass

After visiting the Space Needle, we went to Chihuly Garden and Glass which is right next door. This is definitely one of the places that you should choose as part of your Seattle CityPass. Again, they let us in earlier than our reserved time since it was not crowded.

I do not believe this place was here when D and I first visited Seattle. According to something I read (can’t remember where), it replaced an old arcade/carnival space. I would say this is quite an upgrade!

I did not know much about Dale Chihuly prior to visiting this museum. My only previous exposure to his artwork was in the Bellagio hotel lobby in Las Vegas.

Chihuly’s glass creations are truly breathtaking. The vibrant colors and incredible designs are a sight to behold.

I would recommend stopping by the screening room where they show short clips about Chihuly’s work and process on a continuous loop. Watching the glass-making process makes you appreciate his work even more.

This garden picture shows just how close it is to the Space Needle.

It is so cool how this glass sculpture blends in with the surrounding plants.

Here are a few of Chihuly’s famous “Chandeliers”.

Chihuly’s work goes beyond glass. These textiles show some of his other types of work.

We always like to browse museum gift shops, although we usually do not buy anything. This time I did pick out a print of the Glasshouse to remind us of our time together in this beautiful place.

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Sightseeing in Seattle: Space Needle

Seattle Lunch Pick: Fresh Off The Boat Poke Bar

We had reservations for the Space Needle at 12 p.m., so we picked up lunch from Fresh Off the Boat Poke Bar on the way.

We ordered two large poke bowls, which ended up being plenty for the four of us. I like how poke bowls are so aesthetically pleasing.

We were the first ones there and no one else was in line, but the service was quite efficient to the point of being curt. As you can see, there are a lot of ingredients and toppings to choose from.

How hilarious is this choice of toilet paper in the restaurant’s bathroom? Someone actually busted out a label maker! I had to take a picture to share (after I washed my hands, of course).

We took our poke bowls to go and ate them on a bench near the Space Needle. We all agreed they were one of the best poke bowls we have consumed. The ingredients were fresh, the bowls were packed, and the flavors were on point.

Seattle Space Needle

Going to the top of the Space Needle is one of the activities D and I skipped when we visited pre-kids. I think we thought it was too pricey at the time. Looking back, I am glad that we were able to experience the Space Needle for the first time with our kids.

For this trip, we purchased City Passes, which includes admission to five different Seattle attractions. City Passes are available in several big cities, and their purpose is to save you money and time. In our case, there were no lines at any of the attractions we visited. However, I can see how having a City Pass would be helpful when it is crowded.

Once we reached the top, we were greeted with amazing 360 degree views of Seattle. It was a clear day, so there was excellent visibility.

There was a nice indoor seating area where we rested our legs and enjoyed the air conditioning. We also took advantage of the water-filling station to replenish our water bottles.

After you are done looking around the top floor, go down a flight of stairs to experience the revolving glass floor. As someone who experiences motion sickness, I could only stay for a little while before feeling dizzy.

This is also the floor where you catch the elevator down.

k wanted to see how far she could keep one foot on each side of the revolving floor.

The City Pass actually allowed us to visit the Space Needles twice in one day. The ticket said that the second trip should be after 6:00 p.m., but the ticket office said the second visit could be at any time that day since it was not crowded. Although it would have been nice to go up to the top during sunset, it would have been too late for us (since the sun did not set until around 9 p.m.!) Therefore, we made our return visit after completing our other stops for the day.

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Burn #CleanCandles With Fontana Candle Co.

Disclosure: I received samples in order to facilitate this review. All opinions are my own. This post contains affiliate links.

There is nothing like a candle to add warm ambience to a home. However, the ingredients in many candles are questionable and can actually add toxins into the air. Fontana Candle Co. offers candles with lovely scents that come from 100% pure essential oils. Their commitment to producing clean burning candles made from beeswax and coconut oil will allow you to literally breathe a sigh of relief.

Fontana Candle Co. candles do not contain petroleum byproducts, stabilizers, or harmful dyes. Impressively, their candles are the first candles to receive the MADE SAFE® certification. I had the opportunity to try out their Pink Grapefruit, Fresh Mint & Lime, and Wildflower Citrus candles. All of these candles are labelled as “Lightly Scented” and I would say that is accurate. These light citrus scents are perfect for an easy and fresh summer atmosphere.

I have never seen or used a candle with a wooden wick like the ones used by Fontana Candle Co. The slight crackling sound of the burning wood wick is so cozy!

I also like to use candles as part of my home decor. Fontana Candle Co. candles add a nice touch to a bookcase or shelf. Displaying candles out in the open also makes it more likely that you will remember to use them when the mood strikes! The jars would also be nice to repurpose once you are done burning the candle.

Where To Purchase Fontana Candle Co. Products

Fontana Candle Co. products are available through their online store. In addition to candles, they offer a wide array of essential oils, diffusers, wax melts and wax warmers.

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Seattle Donuts + The Spheres

Top Pot Donuts

We had many places on our agenda for our first full day in Seattle. Our first stop was Top Pot Doughnuts.

This mini chain has several locations throughout Seattle. Unfortunately, the locations by our hotel were closed (I assume due to COVID) so we had to walk further to their flagship cafe on 5th Street.

I immediately felt welcomed by the library atmosphere courtesy of the floor to ceiling bookshelves.

The cafe did not allow dine-in customers, but I imagine this would be a lovely place to sit and enjoy a coffee and donut.

We ended up ordering a coffee for D and half a dozen donuts. Our intention was to buy four, but the cashier persuaded us to buy six since it was a better deal. (We were easily convinced). We ended up saving two for snacking later in the day. It was a tough decision, but we settled on a lemon, raspberry, maple bar, cookies and cream, apple fritter and a Boston Cream.

The Spheres

The next stop on our itinerary was The Spheres, which is a unique Amazon office space. Isn’t it a head-turner? It is located super close to Top Pot, so we ate our donuts on one of the outside benches. I assume not many people are back in the office, as it was pretty deserted for a weekday morning. How amazing would it be to work here?

The donuts were quite tasty, including this large apple fritter. My favorite was the Boston Cream, although we agreed it had a little too much chocolate on top (didn’t know that was possible!).

I would have loved to take a tour of the inside of The Spheres, but it was closed when we were there. From the outside, we could see that the inside is filled with tons of plants. It reminded me of a life-size terrarium.

Amazon just recently started up free public tours of The Spheres again on the first and third Saturdays of the month. Online reservations are available here.

There is also a cool little outdoor space to enjoy. I think one of the security guards had his eye on us, but we just snapped a few photos and did not cause any trouble.

Even though I did not plan this pairing of eating donuts and visiting The Spheres, it worked out well. It was nice to be able to rest our legs, as we had a full day of sightseeing still ahead of us.

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Fuel Your Summer With High Brew Cold-Brew Coffee

Disclosure: I received samples in order to facilitate this review. All opinions are my own.

D and I enjoy coffee in all of its forms. However, during the hot days of summer, there is nothing better than cold-brew coffee. We recently had the opportunity to try the High Brew Cold-Brew Coffee Forward Sampler and it is a delicious way to fuel your summer adventures.

This sampler contains a dozen cans total in three different flavors:

  • Black & Bold
  • Double Espresso
  • Creamy Cappuccino

Each serving contains between 130-150 mg of natural caffeine. My favorite is the Double Espresso. It contains a splash of milk and a dash of real sugar, which is exactly how I like my coffee. The coffee flavor is very smooth and not acidic.

My husband was excited about the Creamy Cappuccino flavor since it includes 12 grams of protein.

These High Brew Cold-Brew cans are easy to throw in a cooler and enjoy on your next excursion. They were the perfect drink for our morning at the beach.

Use discount code CoffeeForward10 for 10% off your purchase of a High Brew Cold-Brew Coffee Forward Sampler!

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Seattle Mariners Baseball Game Experience

After we checked into our hotel, we did an initial visit to Pike Place Market. I plan on writing one long post to combine all of our visits to this Seattle landmark (3 in total!). We walked back to our hotel and rested for an hour. D had reserved four $10 tickets for us to watch the Seattle Mariners play the Oakland A’s at T-Mobile Park for our first night.

Pre-Game Dinner At Paseo

The game started at 7:10, so I had us grab dinner beforehand at Paseo. Our walk ended up being longer than I had anticipated, and the weather was unusually warm for Seattle that day (mid to upper 80’s!).

We were able to find seating in their outside patio. It took a while for our food to be ready, but we had just eaten at Pike Place, so we were not that hungry. Our order consisted of two Paseo Caribbean Roast Sandwiches, one order of Famous Roasted Corn, and one order of Caribbean Fries. Their sandwiches have been voted one of the best in the country, so I was eager to try them. Here is their description:

The Paseo Caribbean Roast is a legendary & beloved Seattle sandwich. Bursting with intense flavors, the Caribbean Roast harmonizes juicy slow roasted pulled pork, garlic aioli, fresh cilantro, crisp romaine, pickled jalapeños, & caramelized onions.

It was, indeed, a delicious sandwich. Unfortunately, we were not hungry enough to fully appreciate it. I think the roasted corn was the best I have ever had, and the garlic aioli served with the fries was excellent. It was worth the walk!

Seattle Mariners Baseball Game

After dinner, we backtracked to the baseball stadium. Good thing we did not have to pay for parking! I think that attending a baseball game is a good way to get a feel of the local atmosphere.

I did not think that we would make it in time to receive the freebie they were handing out to the first 5,000 fans–PJ pants. However, we lucked out and they still had some left. Too bad they were all size XL! I’ll have to figure out how to do some tailoring.

n couldn’t wait to try them on. D and I also showed a picture of our vaccination card and received a free SEA Us Rise t-shirt (modeled here by D and n).

Our seats in right field were up high, but perfect for viewing the sun set over the Seattle skyline. I would recommend seats in right field just for that view. There was a lot of space between fans, which was nice.

Even though I was not familiar with any of the players, the game was pretty high-scoring and exciting.

It was still light out at 9 p.m.! We ended up leaving after the 7th inning stretch after the A’s went on a run streak (Mariners lost).

We went to sleep way past our usual bedtime, but it was fun to be out on the town for one night.

Now we have night clothes to remind us of our time in Seattle. Thank you, Mariners!

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Michel et Augustin Cookie Squares Are Magnifique!

Disclosure: I received samples in order to facilitate this review. All opinions are my own.

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Michel et Augustin is one of those brands that exuberates joy. I recently received a care package from them and just opening this gift box of their Cookie Squares brought a smile to my face.

I immediately fell in love with the bright colors and quirky illustrations. This gift box would surely brighten the recipient’s day!

After reading their back story, I learned that two best friends (Michel and Augustin) started the company in Paris back in 2004.

Their Cookie Squares are delicious morsels of goodness made with ingredients you can find in your own kitchen. They use real butter for the shortbread base, and the result is a perfectly crisp cookie.

These Cookie Squares come in four delicious flavors (three shown here):

The chocolate to shortbread ratio is just right. You can eat a square and not feel over-indulgent. Each resealable bag contains 15 individually wrapped Cookie Squares. They are the perfect treat to share with friends and family.

Where To Purchase Michel et Augustin Cookie Squares

Michel et Augustin Cookie Squares are available for purchase through their online store, Amazon, or at a store near you. I am excited to look for them at my local Costco and Whole Foods.

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Have Fun This Summer With Horizon Group Toys

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I am so excited that our summer vacation has officially begun! If you are looking for ways to keep your kids busy this summer, I have two ideas from Horizon Group USA.

Animal Tracks!

Animal Tracks! is really three games in one. It comes with 80 full color cards with pictures of a wide variety of animals and animal tracks. The cards can be used to play Concentration, Bingo, or Guess the Tracks. Animal Tracks! would make a great gift for any animal lover. The recommended age is 5+.

The Magic School Bus Back In Time With the Dinosaurs Science Kit

The Magic School Bus Back In Time With The Dinosaurs Science Kit is filled with hours of activities for dinosaur fans.

The kit includes many different components, such as a thermometer, clay, plaster, sand, wooden dinosaur model and watercolor paint. There is also a helpful 20 page manual that guides you through the various activities.

My son loves to build things, so he tackled the dinosaur model first.

Some of the other activities include molding clay dinosaur teeth, making a mold fossil, digging a fossil, designing a diorama, folding 3D dinosaurs, making a cast fossil and creating a timeline. It is pretty amazing how many activities are able to fit in this one box. This kit is recommended for ages 5-12.

Where to Purchase Horizon Group USA STEM and Art Kits

Horizon Group USA makes many different STEM and Art kits that are both educational and fun. Check out more of their offerings at their Amazon store here.

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