Quick and Tasty Back-to-School Meals + Score $15 Off Your JustMeats.com Order!

 

The school year is in full swing, and as busy moms, we know how challenging it can be to juggle everything on our plates. That's why I'm thrilled to share an incredible solution that has made our mealtimes not only easier but also incredibly delicious! JustMeats.com is a fantastic company offering high-quality meats that are meticulously hand-trimmed, perfectly seasoned, and cooked to absolute perfection. Whether you're whipping up a quick weeknight dinner or planning a special family meal, Just Meats has you covered! (Spoiler alert - If you continue reading, we have a coupon for our readers to score $15 off a JustMeats.com order! Use the coupon code TRENDYMOM)

We recently had the pleasure of trying out their mouthwatering meats, and let me tell you, they did not disappoint! Every bite was bursting with flavor, and my entire family loved them so much that everyone went back for seconds. As a Texan, I’m pretty particular when it comes to meats, especially brisket. But let me tell you—JustMeats truly knows their stuff. My Texas heart absolutely adored the Smoked Texas Brisket! The smoky flavor was out of this world, and the tenderness was spot-on.

I customized our box with some of JustMeats’ best offerings:

• Smoked Texas Brisket × 1
• Roasted Chicken Breast × 1
• Raspberry BBQ Chicken Breast × 1
• Braised Shredded Beef × 1
• Pollo Asado × 1
• Hawaiian Teriyaki Beef × 1

The package was delivered to my doorstep by UPS with plenty of dry ice. Preparing the items is quick and easy! You'd think that I spent hours preparing dinner, but it was really simple! First, you thaw your meat and place it in the fridge overnight. Then there are a few convenient options:

Skillet or sauté pan on medium-high heat for two minutes.

I love that each package comes with everything that you need to prepare the meats with sauces and/or seasonings. For instance, I have to give a shoutout to the Smoked Texas Brisket below!

Each item was absolutely amazing—tender, juicy, and full of flavor. The Raspberry BBQ Chicken Breast had just the right balance of sweet and tangy, while the Pollo Asado and Hawaiian Teriyaki Beef were big hits with the kids. The Braised Shredded Beef made for a perfect, quick taco night.

Check out my youngest son's favorite - Raspberry BBQ Chicken!

He loves it served over rice.

My oldest son's favorite is the Hawaiian Teriyaki Beef!

Doesn't it look amazing? He likes his over rice. I add shredded carrots to mine.

I also need to highlight the Texas BBQ Brisket! It's second to none!

The best part? You can order these incredible meats frozen, so they’re ready whenever you need them. JustMeats delivers right to your doorstep, making meal prep a breeze, especially during the hectic school year. JustMeats.com truly stands for not just the incredible taste and convenience but also the wide range of options and unbeatable value they offer. With their commitment to providing premium quality meats, you can enjoy grass-fed and grass-finished beef, along with other delicious cuts, all free from artificial colors and flavors. Whether you’re sticking to a specific diet plan or just looking for versatile meal options, Just Meats has something for everyone. Plus, with prices as low as $2.33 per serving, you’re getting more value than you would from raw grocery store meat, especially since their weight is based on cooked meat.

JustMeats supports Rocky Mountain ranches, ensuring that the meat you serve your family is healthy, natural, and delicious. With new flavors launched regularly, you can always find something exciting to try. They make it easy to switch things up with flavorful options. Their meats are perfect for anyone, offering ease of use and a flavor that’s simply unmatched. And if you’re looking for convenience, their subscription options allow you to receive your favorite meats every 15 or 30 days. With a money-back guarantee and the ability to refrigerate for 10-14 days or freeze for 4-6 months, Just Meats makes it easier than ever to keep your kitchen stocked with delicious, ready-to-eat options.  This is so helpful for busy moms!

And here's a little treat just for our readers: use our exclusive coupon code TRENDYMOM to score $15 off your order at JustMeats.com! Trust me, you won’t want to miss out on having these delicious, high-quality meats ready for your next meal. Head over to JustMeats.com, place your order, and enjoy the convenience and flavor that JustMeats brings to your table! I think that you'll find that JustMeats.com is a game changer for crave-worthy meal planning!

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(Review) The Husqvarna Automower is a Game Changer in the Texas Heat!

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Husqvarna. All opinions are 100% mine.

This post is sponsored by Husqvarna. They recently sent us an Automower product to review.

My husband and I used to mow our own lawn. It's one of our least favorite chores, especially with the Texas heat and humidity.  Our first house together was almost an acre. We quickly learned that we did not like maintaining a large yard. When we had the opportunity to relocate for new jobs, we purchased a home on a smaller lot with .25 acres. We later realized that we would prefer an even smaller yard and we moved yet again to a villa where front yard maintenance is included in our HOA fee and we only have to maintain our small backyard that is hidden by fences. The space is approximately 1,000 square feet. We've mowed it for several years, but we finally decided that we have had enough and began researching alternatives such as artificial grass, hiring someone to help, or a robotic lawnmower. 

Many of our neighbors feel the same way about yard work. As I mentioned, we live in a villa where the HOA maintains our front yards and then we are responsible for our small backyards. The majority of our neighbors hire landscapers.  This is nice, but it's expensive and we don't like the idea of giving landscapers a key to our yard.  The typical cost of weekly mowing for our small backyard is $75 to $100/week.  We mow our lawn for approximately 7.5 months per year, so it's not trivial to spend over $3,000/year to hire landscapers to mow our backyard. As a Mom and an Engineer, I can't help but calculate the cost for multiple years and notice how quickly the expense accumulates. After five years, the cost adds up to around $15,000.

Several of our neighbors have artificial lawns. Some of them got together in small groups to negotiate a bulk discount, but it was still very expensive. An example of a neighbor's yard is shown below. It looks nice, but it was outside of the budget that we wanted to put toward our yard. Plus, with young children, we didn't want to worry about the cost of replacement down the road.

Only recently did we come across the Husqvarna Automower as an option to help mow our lawn. I wish that we would have known about it sooner. We looked into it and ran the numbers to figure out whether it could make sense for us.  Specifically, we looked into the Husqvarna 115H Automower that is priced at $1,599.99 with installation.  At this price, we felt like it was a cost effective solution to mowing our lawn that is cheaper than hiring landscapers to mow.  I searched for reviews and people seemed happy, so I reached out to the company to ask if it would be possible to collaborate and to send us review a unit.  They agreed! This was a highlight of my blogging year, especially if you consider the temperatures in Texas right now and how much we dread yard work. Of course, we were excited because the perks of this robotic lawn mower are amazing, but I also felt like it was a special opportunity to gain and share an experience that people are curious to know more about.

The process for ordering the Husqvarna Automower was nice because they ship the Automower in a package that arrives on your doorstep. They then connect you with an installation expert who sets everything up for you.  For instance, check out the photo below that shows my package on our front porch.  I took the photo from a distance so that you could notice that it's a large package, but still a reasonable size for me to carry on my own.

Here is a closer view of the package.

We were so excited about our new best friend that we couldn't help but to peek into the package to see it before the installation company arrived.  The package was comprehensive and included everything that I needed to get started.

The day before the installation company arrived, we mowed our lawn to the desired height.  This is something that you will want to do before your installation as part of the customization process.

Lambert's Landscape Company installed the boundary wire and charging station. In the Dallas area, we are very lucky because the pros at Lambert's know the ins and outs of the Husqvarna Automower. The Director of Fleet Services and Facilities installed our Automower. He manages a fleet of them and even runs two Automowers in his own yard. He is knowledgable about landscaping and Automowers. He was really nice about answering our questions and giving advice. The installation for our yard went by quickly. He installed the boundary wire with a machine that buries it rather seamlessly. I was relieved to know that the boundary wires would be buried so nicely, especially since I have energetic children who aren't even able to see the buried wires.  Here is a photo of him installing the boundary wire.

I also made a video and encourage you to watch it because you'll get a better idea of how quick and seamless it was for him to install the boundary wire.

After he installed the boundary wires, he finished setting up the charging station and updated the software. This is the home for our new best friend, the Automower! He also helped us to get the app which helps us to monitor the status of our Husqvarna Automower. For instance, here is a photo from when we set it up.

Here is another photo of the app which shows statistics about the number of hours that it has spent on our lawn.

The Husqvarna Automower is smart and able to adapt to many variables such as different yard sizes, slopes, grass types, and more. Personally, our yard is around 1,000 sq. ft. and relatively flat with only slight sloping around our French drains.  We have Bermuda grass which is a southern grass that grows in warm climates. It has a narrow leaf blade which I think is aesthetically pleasing. It grows quickly and is also quite resilient. You'll find it at many golf courses and athletic fields since it's relatively good for high traffic areas.  Our yard is a breeze for the Husqvarna Automower that quietly works its magic on our lawn.  

The Husqvarna Automower spent the first couple of days exploring our yard.  My family enjoyed watching our curious little friend move around to learn the lay of the land! 

After the initial exploration, the Automower used its advanced technology to mow our lawn on a more scheduled basis.  The technology is actually more interesting than we initially expected. Not only does this little robot mow our lawn, but it also improves the health of our lawn. That was an unexpected bonus for us!   We just wanted a break from yard work, so it was even cooler to realize that the Automower could further improve the health of our lawn too. The way that it works is different than our old process. We used to go through with a loud electric lawn mower.  The Husqvarna Automower is more advanced. It uses several blades to finely mulch the grass.  Instead of rushing through like we used to do with a lawn mower, the Automower takes slower and more frequent passes which provides a noticeable difference to the health of our lawn.

Another big difference between our old mower and the Automower is the noise level. Our old mower was loud.  Our Automower is pretty quiet. I tease my husband that it has such good manners with how quiet it is. It even runs past my bedroom at night while I am sleeping without me noticing.  I also appreciate that it has safety features to stop if it bumps into something unexpected. For instance, my youngest son dropped his teddy bear outside. The Automower skillfully avoided it which is an important feature that we appreciate since our children play in the yard and don't always clean up after themselves.

The Automower may be scheduled to run at any time. We prefer an evening schedule so that our children aren't outside. I would actually be okay with my boys around it since it has safety features, but my children sometimes play soccer or have water balloon battles, so I figured that evening runs were better. Plus, as I mentioned earlier the Automower is quiet enough that I don't even notice it when it goes by my bedroom windows in the evening.

Security is an important feature to me. There is one loud thing about the Automower. That's the alarm. If someone doesn't know the pin number and then picks it up and tries to run off with it, the Automower has a very loud alarm.  You need to enter your pin number to turn it off. Depending on the model, you may also have GPS tracking. 

We've used our Automower for a few months now. Let me share a quick list of questions that people have asked us with our personal answers.

1. Is it as loud as a traditional lawn mower?  Answer: It is MUCH quieter than our old traditional lawn mower. In fact, we run it in the evening and it mows outside of my bedroom window without waking me. 
2. Does it break if it rains?  Answer: We have left our Automower out during several rainstorms without any issues. I just wipe it down with a cloth after the rain. (For reference, I also wipe down our patio furniture and grill after rain.) We moved the Automower to our patio for one storm because there were severe weather warnings. During that particular storm, you wouldn't have even wanted to leave your car outside.
3. What if children leave toys in the yard? Answer: My children have stress tested this feature. They have a bad habit of leaving toys in the yard.  Fortunately, the Automower is quite advanced and has avoided every toy left in our yard over the past few months.  One of them was my youngest son's teddy bear, so I was grateful for the Automower's technology to avoid their toys.
4. Could someone pick it up and walk off with it? Answer: Yes, but there is an alarm system.  It makes an obnoxiously loud noise that would make it hard for someone to casually pick it up in our yard and walk off with it. We are able to hear the alarm noise in our house. We have a pin number to turn the alarm off. Some models also have a GPS security feature.
5. Do you like it? Answer: We absolutely love it!  If I could go back in time, I would tell myself to stop wasting time on mowing the lawn and to let an Automower take over the chore.  Seriously, the combination of Texas heat and humidity is the worst. The Automower is a total game changer that allows us to spend less time on chores and more time enjoying life.

Now that we have used the Husqvarna Automower for a while, we are very happy and wish that we would have adopted it sooner.  The time savings has been amazing. We no longer have to mow. We only have to do the edging. My husband has approximately 5 extra hours to spend with us every month. If you multiple this by 7.5 months, he has saved approximately 37.5 hours/year. That's almost an entire workweek out of the year for him! We have a small backyard that is under 1,000 square feet. I imagine that the time savings increases for Texans with bigger yards.

During the Coronavirus shutdown, the Automower was also a life saver because it mulches the grass into fine pieces and we do not have to bag and dispose debris. Our garbage collection company temporarily stopped the collection of lawn clippings.  Prior to the arrival of our Automower, we had garbage bags full of lawn clippings for weeks until they finally announced a special day when collection of lawn debris resumed.  I'm glad that we don't have to dispose of lawn debris after the Automower.  The mulching process is eco-friendly and convenient!

In summary, the Husqvarna Automower is an amazing application of technology that has improved the quality of our lives.  The experience has given us a healthier lawn, but more importantly, the gift of time. As busy parents, the ability to cross mowing the lawn off of our chore list was amazing! I know that we could have hired landscapers to mow weekly or invested in artificial grass, but those solutions were very expensive. The Husqvarna Automower is more cost effective for our situation. The Husqvarna design team deserves credit for the meticulous attention to detail that they put into the Automower!

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Follow Me Around My House as I Use the new Dyson V11 Outsize Cordless Stick Vacuum

The Dyson V11 Outsize is the most recent model in the iconic line of Dyson cordless stick vacuums. If you follow regularly, you may already know that we are big Dyson fans. As a boy mom, I have to tell you that our Dyson vacuum was a game changer for our family thanks to the lightweight and powerful design that made it easy to clean up after our energetic little boys and visitors. We used it on hardwood flooring throughout the majority of our home, tile floors in the bathrooms, and carpeting in our children's bedrooms. The vacuum was incredibly versatile and effective against any challenges that our children threw at it. It never slowed down despite the massive amount of stuff that our boys tracked into our house or dropped on the floor. When I received the opportunity to try out the Dyson V11 Outsize, I was thrilled because it provides 25% more floor coverage per pass, is more powerful with twice the suction power of competing cordless vacuums, comes with a larger bin, includes more attachments, has a longer battery life, and even comes with an extra charger.

Due to the quarantine, we spend a lot more time at home. It's natural that my children drop more crumbs and make more messes since they spend the majority of their time at home. It's also natural for them to track in more dirt and debris since they go outside more often to play or swim. My boys work on a lot of art projects that involve cutting cardboard, sewing, stuffing, stickers, and more. These projects are often messy. The messes drive my husband crazy, but we remind him that it's better to have a messy child who is smart and active than a clean child who doesn't do anything. It's a running joke that my children use to excuse their messes. 

The Dyson V11 Outsize exceeded our expectations! We typically use the High Torque XL cleaner head to take a quick pass over our entire house. Our house is approximately 3,000 square feet minus space occupied by furniture. The battery lasts the entire time without a need to recharge it. (The battery lasts up to 120 minutes of fade-free run time.) The unit is relatively lightweight so that it isn't a struggle to move around while we quickly vacuum. 

In the remainder of the post, my husband and I spent a couple of weeks following each other while we vacuumed and took photos. We thought that it would be helpful to see photos of how the Dyson V11 Outsize fits into our routines. Spoiler alert - you will noticed that we use it to literally clean our house from top to bottom!

Let's start with our weeknight routine. My entire family joins me for 15 minute cleaning sprees. Everyone speed cleans whatever they want for 15 minutes while we play music. My children often pick things up such as shoes and put them away. My husband usually heads for the kitchen counter to put dishes in the dishwasher and to take out the trash. My oldest son puts everything that he needs into his backpack for the next day. My youngest cleans up his toys. I have the best job -- I usually zoom around with our Dyson Outsize V11 to vacuum the high traffic areas. This mainly includes vacuuming our dark hand scraped hardwood flooring and area rugs.



As I mentioned earlier, my husband and I followed each other around for a few weeks while we logged our experience with the Dyson V11 Outsize. We literally used it to clean our house from top to bottom. Let's start from the top! The vacuum is relatively lightweight and includes a nice extender so that we are able to reach most of the cobwebs. For instance, here is a photo in our bedroom. We have crown moulding that attracts cobwebs. I'm not sure why this area is particularly prone to cobwebs but the Dyson V11 Outsize makes it easy to remove them. It's not very strenuous thanks to the clever design of the vacuum.

As I shared earlier, we truly clean our home from top to bottom. We use a soft brush attachment (combination tool) to clean above our door frames, plantation shutters, and window sills. It's very quick and easy. A trick on the plantation shutters is to close them in one direction, vacuum with a soft brush, flip them the other direction, and then vacuum the opposite side. You'll want to go from top to bottom so that you knock dust downward. We also quickly vacuum the window sills. I vacuum them approximately 2 to 3 times a month and they look great.

I know that some families do not allow children to eat in the living room, but we allow our children to do this because it's not very difficult to clean our furniture with our lightweight and cordless Dyson V11 Outsize. (We may have changed our minds about food in the living room if we had to suffer through cleaning furniture using a heavy corded vacuum. I know that it's not easy to clean furniture with some of the vacuums out there. However, it really is a breeze with the Dyson vacuums that we have used.) We clean our furniture with the stubborn dirt brush tool and crevice tool attachments. For instance, my children somehow manage to make crumbs behind the cushion on this chair. The Dyson V11 crevice tool attachment makes it very easy to clean this problem spot.

Moving further down, we use a combination tool on the long extender to dust baseboards. Personally, I am not a fan of Texas spiders, so I appreciate that the long extender allows me to keep my distance if a spider decides to create a web on baseboards.

Moving down to floors, this vacuum is incredibly versatile on a variety of flooring types. I already mentioned that I use it daily on our hardwood floors. It is worth mentioning that the flexible design allows me to lower the angle of the vacuum to clean pretty far under our furniture too.

Not only does it work well on our hardwood flooring, but I also use it on the tile in our bathroom.

We have a small area rug in our bathroom and the vacuum seamlessly transitions from tile to carpet.

My children have carpeting in their rooms. It's amazing how nice their rooms look after I use this vacuum. 

Our treadmill is another dust magnet.  One of the top causes of wear on treadmills is dust, so you really want to make sure that you clean your treadmill and the area around it. We use the combination tool attachment to clean the display, cup holders, and edges of the treadmill.

You may not realize it, but dust accumulates under treadmills.  We typically use our treadmill daily during the summer, but a significant amount of dust still accumulates under it. The Dyson V11 Outside is the perfect vacuum for this task. We use the extender with a mini motorized tool and combination tool to quickly clean under the treadmill. It's quick and easy! We set the treadmill to a high elevation so that there is room to clean under it.  You may think that there isn't much dust under a treadmill, but as I mentioned earlier, this is actually a big dust magnet at our house. I wanted you to show you that there really is a significant amount of dust under our treadmill and  that the Dyson V11 Ousize is very effective here. The photo below shows a small area that I vacuumed.  A few seconds with this vacuum makes a big difference!  It doesn't take long to vacuum the entire mat.

We also use a combination tool attachment to get closer to the edges. You may use the crevice tool attachment too, but I have a slight preference toward the combination tool attachment since it is helpful when the bristles rub along the edges.

We use the High Torque XL cleaner head attachment on the deck. We take a pass on the visible surface, move it forward slightly, and repeat this process four times.  It's amazing how much debris lifts from it.  I never knew that it was so dirty until I used the new Dyson V11 Outsize vacuum on it. I notice a big difference after I finish by looking at the treadmill and the vacuum canister. We run on the treadmill with running shoes, so I guess that dirt must transfer from our shoes to the deck surface. 

I can't imagine using any other vacuum to clean our treadmill. The powerful Dyson V11 Outsize makes it so easy thanks to a lightweight design and the perfect attachments.

We also use the vacuum outside of our house. Since the vacuum is cordless, it's easy to use it to clean our cars. My husband calls our backseat a Cheerio and snack crumb graveyard. The Dyson V11 Outsize gobbles the loose snack crumbs quickly with very little effort. We use the mini motorized tool attachment for a first pass on the floor mats.



We then use the crevice tool attachment to clean the border of the car and the inside edge of the seats where our children drop crumbs.



In summary, the Dyson V11 Outsize is versatile and easy to use for many jobs around our house. We literally use it to clean our house from top to bottom. We use it on every type of flooring - hardwood, tile, carpet, and area rugs. We use it on crown molding, door frames, plantation shutters, window panes, baseboards, furniture, and exercise equipment. We often use it to vacuum our vehicles. The design team truly deserves credit for their innovative vacuum technology and meticulous attention to detail. I'm convinced that the Dyson team must include perfectionists who think of the vacuum design from every possible angle. I also suspect that they probably have children that have introduced them to every messy situation possible in their homes and vehicles. There is a perfect attachment for everything that I could possibly imagine. The powerful technology combined with a lightweight and cordless design makes vacuuming a breeze. This is a must-have product for families! Learn more about Dyson here.

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(We have a NewAir coupon!) The NewAir Portable Cooling Fan (NEC500SI00) is a Game Changer!

This is a sponsored post. All opinions are honest and my own.

If you follow regularly, you may know that I am a big fan of NewAir products! In today's post, I am excited to tell you about one of their coolest products - the NewAir Portable Cooling Fan (NEC500SI00)!  

If you aren't familiar with evaporative cooling, let me start with a quick overview. As water evaporates from the honeycomb pads, the CycloneCirculation technology provides a unique style of oscillation to boost the wind chill effect on your skin and circulate cool air efficiently throughout the room for fast results.  In the remainder of this post, I'll provide a quick overview and key features and then share my personal experience. (Spoiler alert - this eco-friendly portable cooling fan is a must-have for moms!)

Here is a quick overview of the product description:

"Beat the heat and cut energy costs at the same time with the NewAir Evaporative Cooler. As water evaporates from the honeycomb pads, CycloneCirculationTM technology provides a unique style of oscillation that boosts the wind chill effect on your skin and circulates cool air efficiently throughout the room for fast results. This portable evaporative cooler is loaded with convenience features, including easy-glide casters and a removable water tank for mess-free refills. The upgraded, contemporary design blends seamlessly with any decor, making this the ideal choice for cooling down your home when you live in an arid climate."

Some of the key features include:

• Evaporative cooling transforms hot, dry air into a cool breeze for fast relief.
• Powerful CycloneCirculationTM fan creates a wind chill effect that feels even cooler on your skin than still air does.
• Energy-efficient air cooler is an eco-friendly alternative to air conditioners.
• Lightweight, portable design and removable water tank make refills easy.
• Remote control lets you adjust timer and fan settings from your chair.

Personally, we love this eco-friendly cooling option that is portable and easy to roll into a room for quick relief. Let's start from the beginning. The package arrived to our house by FedEx. I timed how long it took to unbox, read the manual, and get going.  I should disclose that I overthink everything and am careful when I read instructions, but it still only took me 14 minutes and 39 seconds to unbox, read, and get started!

I feel like the NewAir team created a user friendly experience as it was simple to get started. I especially love that the controls are easy to access and make sense! You may either press buttons directly on the machine or use the remote control.

I also love that the portable cooling fan uses CycloneCirculation technology to keep cold air moving. This proprietary invention is incredible! It creates a wind chill effect that feels even cooler on your skin than still air does. The enhanced oscillation and adjustable fan speeds cool any room quickly by pushing cool air from the pads to the farthest corner of your living area. 

My husband and I prefer different temperatures when we sleep. I sometimes wake up hot. I love that I am able to use the convenient remote control to turn on this portable cooling fan without getting out of bed.  The cool refreshing breeze and white noise makes it easy for me to fall back to sleep. My husband sleeps right through it, so we are both happy and comfortable!

If you are especially hot, let me share a pro tip - use the included ice packs in the ice tank for extra relief on the hottest days!

Evaporative cooling is a great solution for hot, dry climates. I love that it's a natural process that doesn't use any chemical coolants -- just water to naturally cool and humidify the air. Even better is that it's eco-friendly to save money compared to a/c expenses.

I hope that you have the opportunity to try the NewAir Portable Cooling Fan (NEC500SI00) and experience the nice cool relief that this product provides! It has been a game changer at our house! I wish that I would have known about this product when I was pregnant since I often had trouble sleeping back then. This is a product that every mom should know about!  In any case, I'm glad to know about this portable cooling fan sooner than later!

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NewAir has the Best Nugget Ice Maker - The LUMA® Countertop Ice Maker + Try our Mocktail Recipes! (Model LIM044BSN0)

Newair has the Best Nugget Ice Maker - The LUMA® Countertop Ice Maker (SKU: LIM044BSN0) + Try our Mocktail Recipes! (Model LIM044BSN0)

As a Texas mom, I know all too well how brutal the summer heat can be. Finding ways to stay cool is a top priority, especially for families with little ones running around. That's why I'm excited to share one of my favorite discoveries that has become an absolute lifesaver in our household—the LUMA® Countertop Ice Maker (SKU: LIM044BSN0). In today's post, I'll tell you why this amazing gadget has quickly become a must-have, not just for summer but all year round. I will also share a fun mocktail recipe and point you to a 10% discount on this overachieving ice maker! (Spoiler alert - The Luma team who created this ice maker truly deserves an award for their great design and meticulous attention to detail!)

The Perfect Ice for Every Occasion

If you're anything like me, you probably have a soft spot for "the good ice"—those delightful nuggets that make any drink instantly more enjoyable. The LUMA® Countertop Ice Maker (SKU: LIM044BSN0) delivers exactly that! This little powerhouse can produce up to 44 pounds of nugget ice per day, ensuring that you'll never run out, whether you're hosting a summer BBQ or a cozy holiday party.

Why the LUMA® Countertop Ice Maker is a Game-Changer

• Fast Ice Production: With the ability to produce the first batch of ice in as little as 15 minutes, you won't have to wait long to start enjoying your favorite icy beverages.
• Compact and Stylish Design: Measuring just 11.3 inches by 14.8 inches by 14.1 inches, this ice maker fits perfectly on any countertop without taking up too much space. Plus, its sleek black stainless steel finish adds a touch of modern elegance to your kitchen.
• User-Friendly Operation: The LUMA® Countertop Ice Maker is incredibly easy to use. Simply fill the reservoir with water, press the start button, and watch as it works its magic. An indicator light lets you know when it's time to add more water or when the ice bin is full.
• Self-Cleaning Function: Maintenance is a breeze thanks to the self-cleaning function. Just press the clean button, and the machine takes care of the rest, ensuring your ice is always fresh and hygienic.
• Large Capacity: The spacious ice bin holds up to 3 pounds of ice at a time, so you can stock up and have plenty on hand for any occasion.
• Energy Efficient: Despite its impressive ice-making capabilities, the LUMA® Countertop Ice Maker is designed to be energy-efficient, so you can enjoy endless ice without worrying about your electricity bill.

Keeping the Kids Hydrated

One of the best things about the LUMA® Countertop Ice Maker (SKU: LIM044BSN0) is how it helps keep my kids hydrated. They love cold drinks, especially with those irresistible nugget ice cubes. It's a win-win situation: they stay cool and refreshed, and I can rest easy knowing they're drinking more water throughout the day.

Perfect for Parties Year-Round

While the LUMA® Countertop Ice Maker (SKU: LIM044BSN0) is a summer essential, it's also fantastic for parties throughout the year. Whether you're hosting a Halloween bash, a Thanksgiving feast, or a festive holiday gathering, having a reliable source of ice is a game-changer. I even use it to make fun holiday-themed mocktails that everyone in the family can enjoy. You'll notice that the Luma design team must have known that a good ice maker deserves attention at parties because they even included a nice blue light that makes the ice maker look even cooler!

Here is one of my favorite Mocktail Recipes that I love for keeping my kids hydrated and serve at holiday parties. It isn't packed with sugar which makes it great for my kids.

Recipe: Raspberry-Lime Mocktail

Ingredients:

• 1/2 can of club soda
• 1 teaspoon of lime juice
• 4 raspberries
• 3/4 cup of nugget ice (we make it with our LUMA® Countertop Ice Maker (SKU: LIM044BSN0))

Directions:

1. Pour the nugget ice into a glass.
2. Pour the club soda and lime juice over the ice.
3. Stir the drink.
4. Top with fresh raspberries.

This is a drink that disappears quickly at our house!  My kids love their special mocktails! 

In conclusion, the LUMA® Countertop Ice Maker (SKU: LIM044BSN0) has truly been a game-changer for our family. Its ability to produce delicious nugget ice quickly and efficiently makes it an invaluable addition to any home, especially in the sweltering Texas heat. Whether you're looking to keep your kids hydrated, impress your guests with the best ice at parties, or simply enjoy a refreshing drink, this ice maker is a must-have. Trust me, once you try it, you'll wonder how you ever lived without it! 

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