Touch: The Perfect Coffee Brewer Review & Giveaway

This is a sponsored post on behalf of the Touch Coffee Brewer.

Recently I was given the chance to try Touch®, a coffee brewer with some awesome options that make this brewer stand out far above the rest.

According to the National Coffee Association USA, the brewing water temperature for a good cup of coffee is “between 195-205 degrees Fahrenheit for optimal extraction.” The Touch® T414S brewer can reach this ideal temperature by using its flash heating system and starts brewing in under 20 seconds after being off all night. Plus, Touch heats just enough water for the selected cup size as opposed to the entire tank of water, and the machine turns itself off after using, making it more energy efficient than its competitors.

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Touch has great coffee quality because the hot water has more  contact with the coffee grounds, which ensures that the coffee flavor is extracted. It also brews larger cups of coffee without sacrificing flavor; you can customize  your coffee cup size (6,8,10,12 and 14 oz) and threw brew strengths (mild, medium or bold).

The Touch brewer’s removable 90-ounce water tank has a greater capacity, refilling less often and always fresh. Al0ng with the LA Coffee, this brewer makes the perfect cup of coffee.

Compared to most K-Cups®, which only fit up to 12.5 grams of coffee, XBold Cups™ pack up to 15 grams of coffee and XLarge Cups™ provide up to 18 grams of coffee. Flavor Grooves swirl the coffee grinds to release bold aromas and flavors. The T414S is also compatible with the Touch Refill Jumbo Cup™, which packs up to 40 grams of your favorite coffee grounds—ideal for filling a carafe or large travel mug.

Touch is giving one lucky reader a chance to win their own Touch T414S Coffee Brewing machine AND L.A. coffee.  Contest ends 11/22. Sorry, U.S. residents only.

*Disclaimer; Touch Coffee & Beverages, LLC is NOT affiliated with Keurig, Inc. or Green Mountain Coffee Roasters. Keurig® and KCup® are registered trademarks of Keurig, Inc.

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Holiday Travel Safety with State Farm’s Assist Patrol

This is a sponsored post on behalf of State Farm®.

One of the most stressful parts of the holidays is the travel. The added vehicles and traffic on the roads, not to mention the possibility of some not-so-great weather, make traveling for the holidays, well, not so pleasant.
State Farm has partnered with state transportation agencies to promote highway safety with the Assist Patrol Program, which should help keep the roads a little bit safer this holiday season.
In Ohio, the Department of Transportation’s (DOT) State Farm Safety Patrol is a fleet of vehicles that patrol the highways around the state’s seven largest metropolitan areas, looking for accidents, dangerous debris, and stranded drivers so that they are able to provide assistance and help drivers get safely on their way.

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Imagine getting a flat tire, needing a jump, or having another type of minor mechanical problem on your way to Grandma’s for Thanksgiving – and not having to wait hours for the tow truck to show up. The State Farm sponsored patrols help keep our roads safer—and get you back on your way faster by assisting drivers in the program areas, including 14 states with 18 patrols that help more than 700,000 drivers each year To find out more details, and locate sponsored roadways, visit https://www.AssistPatrol.com/ .

To make sure you are prepared for your road trips, take a look at these great road trip safety tips provided by State Farm.

Hydrate Your Vehicle. Check fluid levels: brake, automatic transmission, power steering, windshield washer, and coolant. Make sure each reservoir is full, and if you see any sign of fluid leakage, take your vehicle in to be serviced.

Give Your Vehicle a Checkup:

    • Check the air pressure in all tires, including the spare
    • Make sure the wiper blades are functioning properly
    • Check battery life, and inspect batteries and battery cables
    • Inspect brake pads and linings for wear; change the oil and filter according to manufacturer’s service interval specifications
    • Test the headlights, brake lights, turn signals, emergency flashers, and interior lights

Prepare an Emergency Roadside Kit:

    • Jumper cables
    • Flashlight
    • Emergency flat tire repair
    • Hazard triangle, road flares, brightly colored distress sign, or “Help” or “Call Police” flag
    • Screwdrivers and wrenches
    • First aid kit
    • Cell phone and charger

 

 

This is a sponsored post on behalf of State Farm.

 

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Natural Food Options for Your Dogs with Stella & Chewy’s Meal Mixers

This post is sponsored by Stella & Chewy’s, but opinions are my own. Stella & Chewy’s is not responsible for the content of this article.

Most of us can agree that our dogs are a big part of our families – and just like the rest of our family we want to keep them healthy, and feed them the best possible foods. If you have ever read about what they put in some of the major dog food brands out there – well, you would think twice about feeding it to your beloved pup. That’s why I’ve been doing my research to find the most natural, and best tasting dog food for our pup – and then I heard about Stella & Chewy’s Meal Mixers.

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Dogs crave raw meat, much like their ancestral’s diet, and Stella & Chewy’s Meal Mixers is a great way to add the boost of raw nutrition to your pet’s diet. With one scoop you can give your pup a meal packed with nutrient-rich meat, organs and bone, complemented by organic fruits and vegetables with added probiotics & antioxidants. The other great thing about Stella & Chewy’s Meal  Mixers is it’s made without grains, glutens, fillers, and artificial preservatives, colorings,  or added hormones and antibiotics.

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Our pups loved the Meal Mixers added to her food; in fact, an independent taste test study by the University of Wisconsin-Madison showed out of 10 dogs prefer their kibble with Stella & Chewy’s Meal Mixers added to their regular dog food.

I definitely noticed the dogs picking through their food to get to the Meal Mixer before their regular dog food (in fact, I’ve noticed they eat the Meal Mixers first, and come back and eat their regular food later).
mochaStella & Chewy’s Meal Mixers are freeze-dried to lock in the nutrition and flavor, and ready to add to your pet’s bowl right away! Every bag comes with it’s own scoop, and suggested serving size based on your dogs weight and size.

Go check out the 4 great protein options Stella’s Super Beef, Chewy’s Chicken, Tantalizing Turkey, and Savory Salmon & Cod.

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Upgrade with Intel for the Holidays: & Enter to WIN

Sponsored content: This post is for my participation in the Intel Program.

If there is one thing that I am wishing for this Christmas is a new laptop. The one I have had my eye on is the Dell Inspiron Black 15.6 Laptop with the 15.6″ LED-backlit touchscreen with HD resolution, 720p webcam, 3-in-1 memory card reader, Bluetooth 4.0, 1 x USB 3.0 ports, 2 x USB 2.0 ports, 1 x HDMI port, 1 x headphone/microphone jack, 1 x RJ-45 Ethernet port and 4-cell battery for up to 6 h 33 min battery life, it’s the perfect laptop for my work and hobbies. Surprisingly you can get a great deal on the Dell Inspiron Black 15.6 Laptop at Walmart!

Intel is giving you a chance to WIN one of  your own!

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Head on over and enter the #UpgradeWithIntel Sweepstakes and to enter the free laptop!

  • click on the image (above, below, etc) to visit the microsite
  • Select the contest tab
  • Then, in 400 character or less, share” How would a Dell Inspiron 15.6” Laptop make your life more amazing?
  • One entry per email, per person, complete Terms & Conditions are found on the site

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“This post is for my participation in the “Upgrade With Intel” Program”

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Organic Healthy Foods at Costco & Gift Basket Giveaway

This is a sponsored post on behalf of Costco. Though I have received products to review, all opinions are my own.

We have talked about before how eating healthy and organic can get a bit pricey. Were talking half the food for the same budget – and I’ve always tried to give tips and tricks on stretching those dollars as far as possible. As I’ve done my research, I’ve found some really great products at Costco that are not only healthy, but organic as well. 

Thankfully for my Northern Kentucky friends, they no longer need to travel 30+ miles to get to the closest Costco – the new Florence location opens today! Between I-71/75 and Mall Road the new Florence Costco is located at 800 Heights Blvd.

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There are some staples that I buy at Costco each visit – Kirkland Nuts which makes a super  easy healthy on-the-go snack.It comes in a 30 pack  with peanuts,almonds and my favorite, cashews. I also buy fresh fruit like strawberries and grapes (my kids’ favorites), as well as their chicken breast (organic!) I will also admit they have some pretty cute clothing items as well, I’m pretty sure I never walk out of there without at least wanting to buy a shirt, pair of y0ga pants, or an outfit for my kids. So if you’ve never been to Costco – what are you waiting for?? You’re totally missing out.
kirkland-NutsCostco Florence is soo excited about their grand opening that they are offering 1 lucky All in a Days Work reader this awesome gift basket full of Costco Organic products worth over $200! All you need to do to enter is comment below – What is your favorite product to purchase at Costco?

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