Tryazon: Rhodes Cinnamon Rolls, Microwave and ready in 60 Seconds #Review #Tryazon #RhodesBread

Oh, what a title can say in just a few words can illicit a person to salivate instantly. That is exactly what occurred when I received first notice that this event was up for grabs. When I was accepted, it was a mix of drooling and happiness at the same time.

Rhodes is known for their Bake-n-Serve breads. This company is one of the first brands that made me feel comfortable with an oven. Fresh baked breads are always a crowd pleaser but sometime the pleaser is short on time and/or energy. It does not mean I love my family any less and this is why sometimes I need an “emergency stash”. Yes, we have emergency situations when an unplanned event or even the clock got the best of me and I have no after dinner treat. When you are the baker in the family and you have to share you did not bake anything for that day……oh, those eyes you get can just break your heart. My Husband has yet mastered the oven but is an expert at grilling and smoking meats. He also mastered the art of using a microwave and failed in patience class, so 60 seconds of wait time was made for him.

Cinnamon rolls is something I make at home but it takes time, so I probably do not bake them as often as would liked. Also, there are days where someone is in a cinnamon-y mood while another person has a fruit craving. I make fruit based rolls too but I’m not making 2 batches to satisfy every craving, and don’t even get me started on who eats what type of a nut and the other person doesn’t. I need an out! A form of salvation for the sweet little monsters in my life!

Rhodes created the answer and a 60 second promise for a product that is often seen in stores cold, laying in a silver colored tray, and usually dry. Rhodes took everything everyone wants in a cinnamon roll, a warm gooey roll all your own and when you want it. Magic!

Now, I wish my microwave could deliver. I did experience some difficulties in locating the product and Rhodes does have a store locator, down to what product is offered in each store near you. The only obstacle was that the New Microwave rolls were not a product option you could select from the drop-down menu. I finally started hitting stores and located the rolls (one bag) 20 miles away and when I arrived at the Neighborhood Walmart Store, they had more items than what the product locator reflected. I called stores at the end to avoid wasting gas too and I highly suggest in doing so. Just kindly ask for the “freezer” department when calling and that you are looking for the Microwave Rhodes Cinnamon rolls. Not to be confused with the Ready to Bake Anytime cinnamon rolls. The new Rhodes Microwave Cinnamon Rolls come in a bag (not a tray) and the bag is brown-orange in color with a large 60 number on the front of the bag.

Verdict:
I found literally the last bag they had and always check the back of the freezer. I reached until I got a frozen paw but that bag had my name on it. I always see low stock on a product as a good sign. It’s popular and probably well liked, and that tends to make me want to try them. Each bag holds a count of 6 cinnamon rolls, so even though my weekend get-together had more people, we figured we share (it’s a new diet we are trying 😉 ). We had only one roll in the bag that had stuck to another but all the cinnamon were in a nice shape and intact. We played it safe and microwaved one roll at a time and I put toppings out, to even a separate type of frosting (cream cheese) with soft caramel swirls in case someone wanted a different topping versus the icing it came with. You can toast pecans and add that too, to even fruit that is fresh or from a jar. Customization is really easy to do. Everyone tasted the frosting and except for one person, they were the only one that opted to use the icing the rolls came with, so I was happy to have both options available. Once you microwave the product, the roll does increase in size a little bit about 25% larger, however the cinnamon roll is fair in size overall. Feedback was 50/50 when it came to how the product tasted and texture. The roll is soft and gooey, but for some it was a little to gummy while others felt the cinnamon roll begins to dry out (not harden thankfully) a little to quick for them as it cools down. The sweet factor was a little high for some and others felt the cinnamon was not strong enough, but agreed when I mentioned the idea of sprinkling a dash on top of the icing/frosting could fix that. My cream cheese based frosting was very liked and that seem to make up for what I consider to be small short comings for a roll that is ready to enjoy in 1 minute’s time. You may have to eat it a little faster if you worry about the dough drying out but I can share one thing that does have some value, everyone ate their serving!  So even those that did not consider this to be their favorite cinnamon roll did not feel it was not edible, it was just not like others they have had. I myself have had worse from bakeries but for a product with no time constraints and no mess other than the plate you are eating it from, I think Rhodes did as well as you can do with microwave dishes. Nothing will be as good as from the oven but this little cinnamon roll satisfied my sweet tooth!  I fought for my 1 bag of cinnamon rolls, so that meant I had 2 more coupons left when it came to trying Rhodes products and I picked out 2 different ones.  So, stay tuned because I will be reviewing and sharing those with you too.

 

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Tryazon: Beddit Sleep Monitor and Dearfoams Slipper Party #Review Part. Two

Continuing with the festivities, part of the party pack included a very generous share from Dearfoams. This is why I made this a two parts post! I have seen the slippers before but never owned a pair. Comfort was the theme as was better health, because if you sleep better – you feel better……why not lounge better too.

Like with flip-flops, I started to purchase slippers that are always too big for my foot and I tend to slip and slide in them. I get sort of tired of walking and because they lack support, I also hurt if I stand too long in one place. You know when you try a shoe on and the same floor you walk on feels different? These slippers do that! It’s the same tile and carpet but I did not feel the cold from the tile and my feet did not hurt, which tends to make any task you are doing so much easier. I tried the slippers out a week before my guests and I’m not kidding, I did not miss my slipper socks. I have a short foot where every sock’s heel is always that nub sticking out at the back of my foot. Sock heels are a suggestion when you have short feet! My Dearfoams had the heel portion where it belonged and I sort of now appreciate the thought of actually using heel support. Dearfoams also sent a pair designed for men and I just asked my Husband to step in them. If you don’t like them, it’s not like “icky lotion” and you can just take them off like nothing happened. He entertained me and two days later asked me where are these slippers sold……yup, wants to add more and likes that they do’t look like what he calls “old-man” slippers.

The designs change with Dearfoams with the seasons because they are a slipper company that sells quality products that are comfortable, and that means people who wear them desire different pairs. I get it! I thought slippers did not matter much and they were pretty much the same and especially when I hunt the clearance aisle after holidays. Yes, I find a cheap pair but again it’s not my size, not comfortable and does nothing for me other than cover my feet. I don’t even get warmth from them. The Dearfoams look cute and I will trade all my cheapies now for just one pair of these Dearfoams. No more will a cheap-o pair make it into my cart because I forgot that even slippers need to feel comfortable……that is sort of the point of owning them 🙂

Retail Price Point: Style defines price and I found some as low as $20 to as high as $36.  A slipper for every budget!  The Dearfoams site currently has a Buy-one-pair and get 50% on the second pair (use Code:Mom50). I did listen to my Husband and saw that Kohl’s, Target, to JcPenney to even Amazon carry them. Check out the store nearest you here.  Dearfoams even has flip-flops and I will be checking those out because no more excuses for causing myself “ouchie” feet.

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I served turkey burgers to keep the meal light and because some of our guests were arriving close enough to lunch time, so I did not want to serve a meal that was too heavy. I just combine fresh ground turkey, raw coarsely chopped spinach and a combination of crumbled feta and goat cheese. We grilled them outside to avoid a cooking mess and turkey burgers made with a combination of both the white and dark meat remain really moist. You can even make the patties the night before to avoid the hassle the next day and then they are ready to just grill. I used toppings such as thinly sliced cucumber, mixed baby greens, avocado slices and even sliced small cherry tomatoes to give the sandwich that fresh taste. I opted for a Kaiser roll to again add something new. The roll I slice, butter and lightly toast (on a pan) inside because I have forgotten bread on the grill before 🙂 They were very liked and it’s such and easy meal that it remains easy and away from the everyday foods people eat.

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Tryazon: Beddit Sleep Monitor and Dearfoams Slipper Party #Review Part. One

I rarely meet a person that says they sleep well for the most part. As life gets busier and even people that tend to be problem free, it’s no guarantee you will be snoozing right when your head meets the pillow. To remain healthy, you need to get proper rest and if you are already are suffering health issues, they may exacerbate any condition, so you need to be in tune with how well you sleep and what you can improve and/or change. The problem with the latter is you can’t monitor yourself when your brain is resting, and having someone watch you……well, that can up the creep factor 🙂

Beddit fixes that by providing a monitoring system that sort of tells on you when you can’t tell on yourself! Nothing that makes you uncomfortable, so no wires or stickers that in it self would encumber anyone. All you have to do for installation, is literally put it under your sheets, so the product blends into environment. No alterations needed.

What Beddit can Share with you:
The Beddit monitor is a system all in it’s own. It monitors your heart rate, respiration, sleep cycles, to sleep times. You will know if you snore , how much you move while sleeping and it can even tell if you awoke for a “potty break”. The system also comes with a “smart alarm” and can be used by other family members. Its not like you have to buy one monitor for everyone, but it may make it easier if you want to keep monitoring and improving your sleep.

Retail Price Point: $125 via Beddit directly and in both colors. It’s $149.99 but on sale $138.99 at Best Buy (right now) and you can pick between a black or white colored monitor. You can also find the system at Bed, Bath and Beyond for $149.99 and it’s only available in white, but keep in mind the coupons the store has that may help enhance your savings. Amazon has the product for $139.87.  Saving money helps me sleep better, so see what store works for you best.

Warranty: One year manufacture warranty and check-out the pamphlet for more information.

How Beddit Communicates with you:
It’s as easy to understand as it is to use. Beddit uses Bluetooth to communicate and provides you with daily tips. Our sleep patterns change where one week you may be moving and flipping, and other times you may not be getting that deep sleep where you reach full rest. Allergies can cause congestion, so you will also know your breathing pattern and if you snored. It’s Apple Health supported on iOS8 and Android friendly too. All the information is gathered and easy accessible. You can even combine family data or just focus on the members in your family not getting proper rest. You just download the app and go!

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Verdict:
It seemed too simple that I was unsure of the product. Hey, easy things scare me!  This is not a medical device and will not diagnose you, like if you suffer from sleep apnea, but look at it as a tool. You don’ just feel someone’s forehead and guess the degrees of their temperature. You use a thermometer and this is how I viewed the Beddit system after getting it out of the package and familiarizing myself with the product. It’s a sleep meter and it’s going to tell me information that I can share even share with my doctor. I already knew I did not sleep well but most times I was puzzled as to why I woke up so tired after doing the math of how long I slept. Well, I move a lot in bed. More than I ever imagined. I definitely burn calories by flipping from one side to another and each time I am woken up, I again have to start all over with my sleep stages. I suffer from asthma and it seems when I cough while sleeping, it tends to again disturb my sleep. My Husband said there are times I have snores or just a rattle going when I am sleeping but it’s not an everyday thing. Well, I was able to get confirmation that I do snore and especially after a stressful day when my breathing is not at optimum. Great information and easy to share. The Beddit system can even pick-up my snore and know the difference between that of my Husband’s (yes, he is guilty too) because it has a built-in microphone. I was surprised how much information I could gather and I knew my breathing gives me issues but a huge one is when I roll flat on my back and that is what is causing the coughing. My chest movements were cataloged and I have adjusted even the pillows I use. Having a smaller pillow now to keep me from going flat on my back made a big difference. I don’t suffer from that deep fatigue I would wake up with and sometimes I woke up more tired than when I went to bed. I would have not known this without the Beddit system and it’s that DIY insight I needed. Beddit is not a doctor but it’s the “other me” I needed for the times we can’t watch ourselves. I do recommend it and even for those in your family that sleep well. You can improve your rest and this means the next day you may just wake up being a better you!

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