The METHOD to Detoxifying the Home

Alright! So I have decided to detoxify my home and begin to go green!!

In addition to switching my light bulbs to the more energy efficient ones and putting my outdoor lights on a timer, I am adding things to the big list of "Going Greener".

Mind you, I have always recycled and been somewhat conscious of energy conservation, but with the rising costs of EVERYTHING, less really is more and changing things little by little makes me feel great about helping the environment, limiting physical toxins and saving a little bit of money.

I have a lot of allergies, mostly environmental, but chemicals are horrible irritants to me and that is difficult for a person bordering obsessive over keeping a clean house.

My mother used to say, "if you don't clean up your room and leave food lying around, the bugs are going to come", and Lord help me, I am not a fan of bugs just showing up in the places I choose to dwell!

I spend a lot of time browsing the cleaning aisle and came across the line of Method Home. I decided to try the surface cleaner, mainly because it looked and smelled interesting (grapefruit), but it also was non-toxic which was great, because at the time, I had just had a baby, which made me even more conscious of the effect all of the harsh chemicals could potentially have on my family.

I fell in love with the surface cleaners and gradually replaced certain cleaners with the Method brand. I particularly love the omop and the floor cleaner. I also love the leather wipes, wood wipes, bathroom wipes (in a wonderful eucalyptus mint scent) and the minty fresh glass cleaner!!!! I have even cut down on using paper towels (which helps save trees and limit household dust) by using the greatest cloths Method has. You just throw them in the wash and keep on using them!!! They seem to have one for every household cleaning task!

So check them out at Target, Canadian Tire, or find out more at www.methodhome.com!

They have also come out with a baby and child-friendly line of products!!!! Check them out and start detoxifying your home!!!

Oh BubbaKeg! The REVIEW

Where do I begin!

Well, after a few days of testing, I have come to the realization that the BubbaKeg seems to serve its purpose.
Little did I know, this BubbaKeg is a Spring Break staple (and has been for years) and an essential for cottage and cabin country everywhere!
Of course, the BubbaKeg is usually filled with beverages other than water, our testing was done in one of the hottest climates so you can judge how well this device works after reading our review (or trying it yourself)!
Testing Day: The Phoenix Zoo and Golfing
I decided to freeze the ice insert overnight and place it in the bottom of the keg and fill with extra ice and water. I did this at 8:30am. We left for the zoo and I took my first sip. I liked how the spout worked. It had a nice and even flow and of course, the water was nice and cold.
I laid the BubbaKeg on the front seat of the car.
I noticed, right away, that there were water droplets coming out of the top area, under the handle and around the mid-barrel area where there was an obvious separation between the metal and the plastic body on the top area.
I thought it may be condensation as it was quite warm out and the pressure from the inside of the Keg and cold water were finding an escape. Basically, it was leaking. The leak wasn't terrible so I went on my merry way.
By 10:30am, it was around 75 degrees outside and climbing to 92 for the day. I took another swig of the water and it was still ice cold.
We drank more around 12pm, with lunch and it was still nice and cold. The extra ice had melted, but we were almost 4 hours into the 12 they say it can possibly stay cold, and it had held up in the now 80+ degree weather.
We left the zoo and ran errands and continued to drink from the BubbaKeg until we got home around 2:30pm. 6 hours had elapsed and the water was still very cold. We had also left the BubbaKeg in a hot car on several occasions during this time.
We left the Keg out on the counter top when we returned and I had some water left in it.
Around 8:30 pm I took the last swig. The water was about room temperature. Definitely not cold anymore but not warm or hot either.
I think it served its purpose, although it did leak a little bit if it was tilted slightly or leaning on an angle at all.
If I had to give you a rating of this particular BubbaKeg, I would say it was a 7 out of 10, simply because of the leaking issue, but it kept the water nice and cold through out our time out.

My husband took his golfing for the day too. He was gone for 7 hours outside on the same hot day that we went to the zoo and he loved it. He did mention it leaked a little bit, however it kept the water nice and cold and he still had a little bit left when he got home.

To conclude, I would say, depending on your climate, usage and choice of beverage, this would be a decent purchase. I do believe that the leaking was caused by pressure from the extreme cold contained in an almost airtight container...but I may have to do some digging for the answer to that question.

So find the right BubbaKeg suited to your needs and have fun!

What is a BubbaKeg?

Alright folks! Living in Arizona has definitely introduced our family to dehydration in the worst way. At first, I thought I could get away with drinking an extra glass of water here and there to quench my thirst, however that just didn't cut it out here. I began to fill a 20 oz bottle with water and take it with me in the car but if I didn't drink it quick enough, it would get warm and warm water certainly doesn't quench your thirst, much less turn you off from drinking it. If I did drink the 20 oz, I needed more water for the rest of the day. I would prefer not to buy separate bottles as that creates so much waste (not to mention wastes money) when I have a perfectly good tap at home.

After 6 years of living in one of the hottest places in the U.S. I believe I may have found the answer to my water wonder. The questions I needed answered were, "Where can I find a water container that keeps the water cooler during the day while I am out and about?"and,"Is the container big enough to hold the amount I need to stay hydrated throughout the day?"

As I was browsing through Target, I went into the Automotive section and noticed these funny keg-shaped containers and thought I would get a closer look...It was called a BubbaKeg. I looked at all of the different sizes, colors and shapes and decided to go home and look them up. They have a website which is linked to from this blog. It vaguely describes the keg-like containers, but showcases the different sizes (20 oz to 5 gallons), and colors (electric blue, green, black and camo and I have seen bright pink at Target).

The BubbaKeg claims to keep cold beverages cold for up to 12 hours and hot beverages hot for up to 3 hours (in the 72 oz). Each one varies.

After showing my husband, we decided to get two of them, each 72 oz, in black. I take my son out during the day a lot and my husband is an athlete. Sounds great for a day at the park or while playing organized sports. This particular BubbaKeg even included a bonus personal cooler ice insert inside. This is one of those plastic containers filled with liquid that you freeze and then it attaches to the bottom of the inside of the Keg. This container also has a convenient flip spout for easy drinking or pouring.

Now that you have a lowdown on the product, my husband and I will put these BubbaKegs to the test, and let you know how they work for us!

Does it Work for You?

The purpose of this blog is to take random items, products, movies etc. and review them to help people decide whether what is being reviewed is right for you. I will use myself, as well as family and friends to test and submit reviews based on a series of physical testing, ie. tasting, using, watching, then giving reviews based on opinions formulated through the testing process.
I really wanted people to have somewhere to turn to see how random things work for them in order to get an idea of the item before they purchase. I have wasted a lot of time and money with things that simply don't work, however, I have found many gems that I feel would be beneficial to others and worked very well for myself and my family.
Maybe you will find something random that will help you decide whether "to buy or not to buy".
:) Dani