TazzaVac Takes Your Tea on the Go

Have you tried Timolino’s line of contemporary lifestyle drinkware, including the Tazza Vacuum Mug ($35.00). The Tazza Vacuum Mug conveniently makes brewing fresh, hot beverages possible wherever you are. Lightweight, leakproof, and easy to carry, it makes the perfect companion on your morning commute or a special treat to warm you up while partaking in outdoor winter activities.

Tazza is available in four festive color ways: candy pink, red, wasabi, and stainless steel. Each color way is made of stainless steel, inside and out, ensuring your mug never absorbs any colors or flavors. Designed with a vacuum insulation, Tazza keeps your drink hot (or cold) for hours, allowing you to enjoy your beverage at your leisure.

Should you choose to brew on the go, a removable food-grade silicone strainer basket filters your drink, ensuring a smooth sip every time. Simply drop your tea leaves or fresh coffee grounds inside the basket and pour hot water overtop to begin steeping.

Within seconds you’ll have a delicious, hot beverage waiting to be enjoyed. Once you’re finished, the cap disassembles and the strainer basket can be removed for quick and easy clean up. What's your fave beverage to Tazza- and what color- I have the wasabi and I love it. 

Engchik's February All Star Snacks

Drink healthy

Tetley's "Super Tea" line will help defeat winter sniffles, while Good Earth's artisanal loose leaf teas are a luxurious treat.

we’ve got you covered with the blend of your choice from Tetley Tea or Good Earth Tea.

Tetley’s award-winning line of "Super Teas,” are infused with vitamins like vitamin C, B6 and B7 to help promote a balanced lifestyle. 

Discover Good Earth’s beloved signature line of flavors that are sweet, spicy, wild and daring. Good Earth’s Sweet & Spicy line proves that tea is anything but boring.




Eat healthy

Rise back up this new year with Natural Whole Foods Company Ancient Harvest, to help kick start those yearly long goals for a better lifestyle. Ancient Harvest provides a new way of eating carbohydrates with their line of microwavable Heat-and-Eat Quinoa.

The line includes Organic quinoa, one of the most protein-rich foods, containing 8-11 grams of protein per serving.

There are three flavors (Organic Quinoa with Sea Salt, Organic Quinoa with Chickpeas and Garlic, and Organic Quinoa with Lentils and Garlic). Each package is gluten free, non-GMO, with no rice or added fillers.

Snack healthy

Ring in the New Year “eat healthier” resolutions from a different perspective and cut them into a more manageable diet with a tastier effect. Stoneridge Orchards offers an alternative way to consume your daily fruit intake with their Blueberries Dipped in Greek Yogurt.

An all-natural treat dipped in smooth, ultra-creamy Greek yogurt, with no added sulfates, artificial preservatives or colors—Stoneridge Orchards’ blueberries make for the perfect snack or an indulgent dessert after a family meal.

Indulge

Godiva chocolates has so many fine chocolates to indulge in- from chocolate biscuits to truffles to candy bars, Godiva's smooth quality chocolate offers a taste experience like no other. Create a moment (or several) for yourself and soemone special.

5 Fabulous Reasons to Host a Tea Party

Are you familiar with Harney & Sons tea? They are a splendid line of luxury teas manufactured in the US. 

For 3 generations these excellent tea makers have been producing fine bagged and loose leaf tea in Northeast America.

Did you know- Tea is the world's most widely consumed beverage after water?

1. Amp up a quiet office meeting. Try something unique like White Peach Matcha and Shortbread Cookies.

2. Make it a tasting party and enlighten your favorite people about the distinctive characteristics of the teas in our Oolong Sampler, Black Tea Sampler or Green Tea Sampler.

3. Show off all the pretty things in your china cabinet (or use it as an excellent excuse to add to your pretty things collection).

4. Turn it into a soirée instead with a tea cocktail like our Rosé Rooibos Sangria.

5. Share the tea lifestyle. A tea party is a chance to pause and unwind while enjoying good company and a fine cup of tea.

The family business sells its tea online as well as in luxury shops, coffee shops and retailers around the world! Some of their best selling teas include: Chamomile, Early Grey, Hot Cinnamon Spice, Organic Peppermint and Pomegranate Oolong. 

Check out the full line of Harney & Sons products.

TEA GIVEAWAY!

What are looking forward to the most this summer!! comment below!

The Perfect Starbucks Coffee Lover Present

Looking for a great present or a thank you! Look no further than the Starbucks Gift Basket!

Full of goodies, this is sure to bring a smile to the coffee lover in your life!

TEA GIVEAWAY!

How much do you love tea? 

Is tea not a tea unless it's in a leaf form?

Do you know what a tisane is?

How about winning a ton o tea!?

Leave a comment below on your favorite way to serve & drink tea!

PA Wine Fest In Oaks-September 12 & 13!

The PA WineFest in Oaks on September 12 and 13 had a great turnout, plus wine tastings and more! Inside Hall D at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center 100 Station Ave, Oaks, with plenty of free parking.

Many wineries offered unique flavored (habenero wine?) wines and interesting vendors, like BeSpoke Bacon and Health & Tea loose leaf teas from West Chester.

Wineries: 
Boyd's Cardinal Hollow Winery
Buddy Boy Winery & Vineyards
Kog Hill Winery
Nectar Valley Winery
Papa Joe's Wine Cellar
Peace Valley Winery
Reece Winery
Stonekeep Meadery & Wine Cellars
The Vineyard at Hershey
University Wine Company

Other vendors included scented candles, jewelry, makeup, toys, the ever-present Mary Kay vendor, and vendors selling windows and timeshares. There was also a vendor, Drinkable Arts where people could design and paint a wineglass, which was a fun and unique way to pass an hour.

Once I got through the throngs of bachelorette parties and bridesmaids, I was able to sample some unique flavors.

Vendors: 

Bespoke Bacon
CC Silver Stuff
Cynful Bliss (Sunday Only)
Drinkable Arts
D's Sexy Legs 
Fortes Finest
Health and Tea, LLC
It Works 7cs
Jesse's Specialty Snacks & Gifts
Keystone Farms Cheese
Mary Kay Cosmetics
MerVino Mixes
MH Marketing
Origami Owl
Renewal By Andersen
Sabika Jewelry
Scentsy
Sundance Vacations
Theresa's MakeUp Erasers
Vacation Getaways
White Caterpillar

Sadly, there wasn't a cupcake vendor to be seen, although keystone farms cheese vendor had cheese curds, which I adore. 

Hershey's winery had a delicious strawberry wine that was like biting into a fresh berry, perfect as a base for a sangria.  

Dry Rieslings, fresh pino grigios and tasty Merlots rounded out the tastings. 

Plus, all wineries offer bottle check so wine can be bought and held at the door until the customer is ready to leave, without having to carry it around all day. 

Today's Sunday session is still available: noon to 4pm, just $30 each!

DD tickets available. 

This is a 21+ only event.

And don't miss future PA wine events:

Monroeville 9/20/2015

Pittsburgh 10/11/2015

Indiana 10/24/2015

Altoona 11/15/2015

Coffeehouses of Stone Harbor, NJ

If you're like me, getting your caffeine fix each day is essential, even if you're relaxing on vacation!

One of my favorite places ever is to stay at The Reeds in Stone Harbor on 96th street in the heart of this fun beach town. After awaking in this gorgeous room, I head out in search of the perfect breakfast..and that includes coffee!

After getting my fave ham & cheese rolls at the Bread and Cheese Cupboard (on 96th), I stroll to any one of my favorite places to happily get charged up for a day working hard on the beach, reading my book and splashing in the waves! 

Cafe Noir 

Scones, croissants, and coffee! 

Plus salads and sandwiches for lunch, Cafe Noir (on 97th) is a little respite from a hectic day. 

French ambiance and delicious cups of coffee, tea, hot chocolate and more make this a local favorite.

Coffee Talk

Coffee Talk om 97th street offers a huge selection of coffees and lattes, smoothies and hot chocolates, plus bagels, scones and other delicious pastries. Relax in a comfy chair and people watch, the vibe here is very cool- and don't forget the oatmeal bar!

Take a day, take a week, head to the shore, and visit Stone Harbor and relax. And indulge in some wonderful coffees to start or end your visit!

Gift Round Up for Our Favorite Lady: MOM!!

This Sunday, we celebrate Mom. Mom is your birth mom, friend, family member, anyone that you consider someone to look up to, value her opinion, and love.  

My mom Kathy is stupendous. We just put the last year into planning my wedding and it was amazing, thanks to my mom (and dad, and a host of other people!)

Flowers and candy are pretty great, but this year, get mom a fabulous gift!!
Pamper mom! 

Hand in Hand is an eco-friendly bath & lifestyle social business. All products are made in the USA and materials are sourced using the most environmentally and ethically responsible methods. For every product purchased, Hand in Hand donates a bar of soap and a month of clean water to a child in need in Haiti. In celebration of their favorite holiday, Mother's Day, they are offering a special Mother's Day Gift Basket for only $49.95 (plus free shipping). Baskets are available in three pretty and feminine scents: Lavender, Rose Water and White Tea. 

Each gift basket is valued at $75 and comes with:

• A white tin bucket
• Moisturizing Lotion
• Sugar Scrub
• Bar Soap
• Lip Balm
• Customized watercolored gift tag
• Free shipping

These products are made with the highest quality natural ingredients and for every basket purchased, Hand in Hand will donate 4 bars of soap and 4 months of clean water to a child in the developing world. 

Mom into wellness? Juicing or smoothies is the way to go! Mom would love a Hurom juicer or a Cuisinart blender and smoothie maker. These products are sleek, chic, and so much fun to use! These products make kitchen time fun and lend their expertise to following a healthier diet. 

Coffee or tea? Which does Mom prefer? For the expert tea drinker, an electric kettle is key.  Cuisinart makes a great lineup of kettles for home or office. For coffee, does Mom prefer a drip-coffee maker or an automatic single serve? Home brewing is at it's best when served with love, family, pastries, and good coffee!

And what mom doesn't love to be comfortable and fashionable? Check out Macy's, Kohl's, and Sak's for great spring accessories and clothes for mom! This Kate Spade scarf features the island of Manhattan- wear the world's greatest city around your neck!

Finally, jewelry always makes the cut: Alex and Ani, Pandora, Cartier, so many others to get mom something gorgeous and great. How did you pamper your mom?