Jack LaLanne’s Power Juicer DeluxeAfter watching all the commercials for juicers over the years, I finally purchased the Jack LaLanne Power Juicer Deluxe ($89.99 @ Costco). After bringing it home and juicing for the first time, I was so excited and wanted to share my thoughts.
Pros• Affordable (89.99), this was the best price anywhere
• Not only is the product affordable, but it also makes drinking organic juice more affordable
• Easy to assemble
• Easy to use
• Easy to clean, under 5 minutes for me.
• Delicious fresh juice
• You can make whatever kind of juice you want out of almost any fruits and vegetables
• You can use the leftover pulp for baking and cooking
• You can make yummy soups
• Minimal storage space
• Minimal cutting of fruits and vegetables
• Not to mention all of the health benefits of drinking fresh juice
Cons• It’s best if you drink the juice right away, most of the juices don’t store well, but you can freeze the pulp for later use
• You have to wash the juicer after every use. It’s best if you do it right away, but it takes me under 5 minutes to do it and if you just think of it as part of making juice it’s really not that bad
My favorite juice recipe so far5 organic carrots
3 small organic apples (I like pink ladies)
* Juice the carrots first and you can save the pulp to make things like carrot muffins, carrot cake or put it in meatloaf for extra veggies.
Head to your favorite holiday headquarters (I enjoy Target and Michaels) and pick out some shimmery silver and gold glass balls, by now most of the holiday decor is 1/2 off or more. You can put them in a vase you already have and make a beautiful centerpiece.
When purchasing your paper goods, instead of buying New Year's Eve 2010 paper plates, napkins and cups, opt for silver, gold and black ones, so you can use any extras another time. If you plan ahead you can usually get them on sale at your local party store. New Year's Party Kits and Patterned Tableware are on sale at Party City.
White lights and paper luminaries are an easy way to make your party sparkle. Use them to light up walk ways and give your guests a taste of what's inside. Holiday lights are also usually included in after Christmas sales, so now is the time to buy.
If you have a little more time, these icy luminaries are a great twist on traditional luminaries. The instructions can be found at DIY Maven.
Copper and Aqua
Festive New Year
Now is the time to shop for party decor and supplies. Pick a theme and head to your local stores, anything that sparkles and shines is perfect for a New Year's Eve party.
Cookie assembly line.
These cookies are a tradition in our family. They are so easy to make and taste amazing.
