Get Fit!

After all the food I will be eating this weekend I'll be in need of a good workout! I've been searching everywhere for some new, interesting work-out machines that don't cost a fortune. I want something different than my treadmill, something that wont bore me and will encourage me to actually work out.

Kind of like this Evertone Hyrdo Motion Stepper, which has unique twisting actions that help work buns and thighs without stressing your bones and joints. Features adjustable stepping height, handle bar to help you keep your balance, non-slip foot plates for secure stepping and on-board electronics that display steps, total steps, calories burned, steps per minute and time. 

Once I'm done working my legs I'll test out the new Chair Gym. It features over 50 different exercises that give you a total body workout without bulky weights. In just minutes a day, I'll  improve my strength, flexibility and boost energy levels. I'm excited to see how it works!

For some reason no matter how much I work out, my abs always can use a little more work. I'm hoping this 4-Pad Pulse Massager will do the trick.  It delivers safe, effective electric impulses directly to your muscles. These impulses mimic the action potential coming from the central nervous system to trigger muscle contractions. 

After eating healthy and working out consistently I'll be ready to weight myself and see what I've accomplished.  This Big Dial Bath Scale is so accurate that they use them in doctors offices.
The extra large platform gives you more foot space and its over sized dial is easy to read. 

 I can't wait to start making progress and begin my journey to a healthy lifestyle!

Super Bowl Recipes Part #2

Last week I mentioned some of the recipes I intend on trying for the Super Bowl on Sunday and I have a few more I'd like to share.

Everyone loves ice cream, and we need dessert at my party so now is a great time to try out my Ice Cream Maker.  I found this great recipe for Rhubarb Ice Cream, yum!

Ingredients

Serves: 6 

• 5 stalks rhubarb
• 2 cups (500ml) water
• 1 1/2 cups (330g) sugar
• 2 teaspoons finely grated lemon rind
• good pinch of salt
• 4 strawberries (optional)

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Directions

Preparation:8hours  ›  Cook:45min  ›  Ready in:8hours45min 

1. Chop the rhubarb and strawberries (if using) roughly and add to a pot with all the rest of the ingredients.
2. Bring to boil and simmer for 5-7 minutes-until the rhubarb is soft and falling apart. Let it cool, then puree in a blender or food processor.
3. Push the blended mixture through a strainer to get the pulp out... but you don't have to be obsessive about this step.

Chill this mixture in the fridge totally - overnight preferably - and then freeze it in the ice cream maker for 45 minutes...or whatever your ice-cream maker instruction book says for sorbet.

And what's a Super Bowl party without a good meat and cheese tray? I came across these cute little footballs. What a great idea! I'll use my Heartland America Meat Slicer.

In my last blog I mentioned the mini burger recipe and I kept thinking how I should probably make some french fries to go with those. I can finally put my French Fry Cutter to good use with these recipe.

Ingredients

• 3-4 Large Russet Potatoes
• 1 pinch salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 pinch Lawry's Season Salt (optional)

{How You Make It}

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). 

 

Cut potatoes with french fry cutter.

 

Place the cut  potatoes into a microwave-safe dish with the water. Cook on in the microwave for 5 minutes on full power. Drain off liquid, and toss with salt, pepper, and olive oil. Arrange fries on a baking sheet in a single layer.  

Bake for 30 minutes, turning once, or until fries are crispy on the outside. 

 

recipe from: http://www.karenathomeblog.com/2011/04/kid-friendly-homemade-french-fries.html

 

 

I hope everyone is getting as excited for the big game as I am, happy 'Super Bowl' from the Heartland! 

Super Bowl Recipes

A little over a week until the Super Bowl and I cannot wait. Every year we host a big party with all our friends and family, it's a good time. I thought I'd share some of the recipes I plan on trying out this year.

I've been looking for a great deep fryer recipe since I got my Dual Deep Fryer from Heartland and I came across this Monte Crisco Sandwich recipe, it looks amazing!

Bennigan`s Monte Cristo
Serves/Makes: 6    |   Difficulty Level: 3    |   Ready In: < 30 minutes

Ingredients:
6 slices cooked turkey
6 slices Swiss cheese
6 slices cooked ham
6 slices American cheese
18 slices wheat bread
***Batter***
1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/3 cup water
1 large egg --beaten
Oil --for deep frying
Powdered sugar
Red raspberry jelly

Directions:
Assemble sandwiches: Bread, turkey, Swiss cheese, bread, ham, American cheese, bread; cut in half diagonally.

Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt together to blend well. Add water to the egg and add to the flour mixture mixing well. Dip each sandwich half into the batter and deep-fry (oil must cover the sandwich) in oil pre-heated to 360 degrees until golden brown.

Remove from oil to paper towels. Sprinkle with the powdered sugar. Serve with warm or room temperature jelly, if desired.

Recipe courtesy of http://whenthedinnerbellrings.blogspot.com 

And since I got my Ice Maker I've been dying to find the perfect Super Bowl drink for all my guests. In honor of Peyton...

Manning Martini

Ingredients
- 1 part dry vermouth
- 1 part Bourbon whiskey
Preparation
- Add ice cubes in a mixer glass
- Pour the spirits into the glass
- Stir together
- Strain into a cocktail glass

And in honor of my Seahawks fans.

12th Man Margarita
13/4 ounces
Cuervo Gold tequila
3/4 ounce Blue Curacao
Sweet and Sour
Two lime halves
Salt the rim of the glass. Squeeze half a lime into the shaker, add tequila and Curacao and top off with sweet and sour. Shake with ice and pour into glass. Score lime with knife to create a football and add as garnish.
Recipe courtesy of seattletimes.com

 

Of course we'll need more food so I plan on testing out my Mini Burger Grill and making these Super Bowl Sliders.

Ingredients/Instructions

• 2 packages (about 12 per package) Hawaiian dinner rolls or whole wheat hamburger buns, 2 pounds chuck roast (have your butcher grind it fresh)Kosher salt cracked pepper 6 slices sharp cheddar cheese cut into quarters, at room temperature, ketchup, squeezed right from bottle, bread-and-butter pickles.
• With a 2-inch biscuit cutter, cut slider-size buns out of the dinner rolls. If the buns are too thick (they will be if you are using Hawaiian dinner rolls), just press down to flatten them before using the biscuit cutter. They will bounce back just a little, leaving you with the perfect buns. 
• Shape the sliders by rolling a golf ball size meatballs between your palms, then pressing them into 2-inch-wide patties 3/4 inch thick. You should have enough beef to make 16 to 18 miniburgers, maybe more. 
• Sprinkle both sides of the sliders with kosher salt and pepper.
• Grill for 1 1/2 minutes on each side, then flip over once more and add a slice of cheese on top of each burger. Grill for 1 minute, until the cheese has melted (if you have a large enough lid, cover the burgers, as this will help the cheese melt quicker).
• Transfer onto buns and serve.
• Recipe courtesy of thechew.com

The Super Bowl isn't complete without a ton of crock pot dips. I love trying out everyone's new dips, sometimes we'll get some really good ones, sometimes they're a little strange. Here's my favorite.

Creamy Sausage Dip
Ingredients:
1 block of Philadelphia Cream Cheese
1 small can of Rotel Green Chili's
1lb. of Jimmy Dean Sausage, original for regular spice, or hot for spicy dip.

*Brown Jimmy Dean Sausage in frying pan until no longer pink. Drain grease.
*Add sausage, cream cheese and Rotel to medium crock pot and mix together.
*Let sit for a couple hours to merge flavors together.
*Serve with Fritos chips.
*Recipe serves 4-6 people, double recipe if needed.

More recipes to come in next weeks blog. Do you have any recipes for the Super Bowl that you'd like to share?

Steaming Away

A good garment steamer is hard to come by these days, especially if you don't want to spend a ton of money. I know I need a steamer for all my dress shirts because it's getting really old taking my shirts to the dry cleaner and paying someone to steam them, when I could easily do it myself.

This Shark Garment Steamer is only $29.99 at Heartland America and has all the qualities of those "top-notch" steamers. This Euro-Pro garment steamer offers superior steam output to remove even the most stubborn wrinkles from thick fabrics in seconds - without scorching or leaving behind a shine like an iron can. Perfect for freshening up my dresses at home.

And for just a quick, fast steam, how great is this BeautyKo Steamer? Just fill it with water and it delivers up to 16 minutes of continuous steam that not only removes even the most stubborn wrinkles and creases, it freshens, sanitizes and deodorizes your clothing too. 

When you're looking for iron and a steamer in one, it doesn't get any better than Shark. It features 1200 watts of power, a stainless steel soleplate for exceptional heat retention and effortless gliding, a range of temperature settings for use with virtually any fabric, burst-of-steam and spray-mist functions, auto shutoff, anti-drip design, anti-calcium filter and 10' cord.

Don't spend upwards of $50 on a good steamer or steam iron when you can get everything you need here. 

**Exclusive**

The latest Heartland America catalog has just mailed and I want to exclusively show you the hottest, latest deals before your catalog arrives. Check out some of the best items in the new Heartland America catalog.

Fuji 16MP Digital Camera

Fellowes 9.5" Laminator

 

Gravity Defeyer Athletic Shoes

 Ginsu Cutlery Set

 Twin Down Comforter

Snowy Products

It's another snowy day here in Minnesota, nothing new, of course. The last couple weeks have been so brutally cold that were okay with a warm up and some snow. I'd take the snow over the -40 wind chills any day.

The only problem with the snow is that you must be prepared. Although were only getting a couple inches this week, it's always good to be prepared and a good snow blower is a necessity in this state. It doesn't get any better than this Cordless Rechargable Snowblower. No need for gas or oil, just plug it in and charge it up and you're good to go! It's ideal for cleaning patios and sidewalks. It starts with the simple press of a button and has a heavy-duty 4-blade steel rotor that cuts through wet, heavy snow up to 10" deep and throws it up to 20'. 

For something a little less "heavy-duty" check out this Snow Joe Snow Thrower. The paddle auger and powerful 7.5 amp motor throws snow up to 20' and clears a path 12" wide in snow up to 4" deep. Also features instant start, adjustable curved ergonomic handle for comfortable use that alleviates back & shoulder strain and key lock to prevent unauthorized use.

And you really can't go wrong with this Electric Snow Thrower.  It has a powerful 13 amp 2200 RPM electric motor that starts instantly and eliminates smelly, expensive gas and oil. The auger propelled action and wide 18" path clears hundreds of pounds of snow per minute. 

When the storm rolls in you don't want to be unprepared with your old shovel. Snow blowers and snow throwers are all the rage and definitely needed this time of year.  

Deals!

Several more items prices dropped this week and here's a sneak peek before the new Heartland America catalog arrives in your mailbox...

1. Caravelle By Bulova Watch
Was $69.99, now $49.99

2. Tech-Force Air Rifle

Was $199.99, now $189.99

3. PowerBilt Driver

Was $39.99, now $33.32

4. Men's Franco Necklace/Bracelet Set

Was $39.99, now $29.99

 

5. 12,000 BTU Air Conditioning

Was $411.11, now $289.99*

Check out more clearance items here.

Getting Fit in the New Year

They say the majority of people in the US with new years resolutions want to lose weight. Everyone has packed on the pounds since Thanksgiving and want to look good when the summer months roll around, and of course what better time to start fresh and get healthy than 2014?

I'm always looking for a new fun way to workout. When I do the same workouts weekly I get really bored. This new Evertone Hydro Motion Stepper is a new, fun, innovative way to work on my leg muscles. The unique twisting action helps work buns and thighs without stressing your bones and joints. Plus, it delivers an incredible cardiovascular workout and is so fun to do, you'll stay motivated. 

This 3-in-1 Swinger Machine is another new way to drop the lb's. It helps stimulate blood cell reproduction and activate cells which increases energy flow. Just lie down, set the timer and in 30 minutes or less, your treatment is done! How easy is that?

While you're working out done strain those muscles. These Arm & Calf Compression Sleeves 
are made of comfortable Lycra for warmth and comfort. Just slip them on and they may help reduce inflammation and swelling, improve blood circulation, enhance sleep, relax muscles, stop/prevent spasms, promote wound healing and muscle regeneration and more.

Once you're all done working those muscles try out this Thermopulse Belt. Use it to relieve aches and pains from strains, sprains, arthritis, sports injuries and more. Features 10-minute auto shutoff and fully adjustable nylon belt for easy placement. 

Get fit with all Heartland America's fitness equipment! Let 2014 be a new start for you!