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Recently I received a NewAir 19-Bottle Compressor Wine Cooler to review and I must say I am very impressed with how much better my white wines taste when its chilled at the proper temperature !  It also will help to preserve my stored wine longer.  Plus it just looks great next to my red wine rack.

Set up was super simple (took less than 10 min to unbox and get running).  Inside are a couple settings such as the temperature you want the cooler set at and whether you want the adjustable LED blue lighting set at 100%, 50% or OFF.   I researched to find the proper setting for white wine and it said 55 degrees Fahrenheit so that is what I set mine at. However, there are other wines that should be chilled at different temps so I like that the cooler adjusts from 40 to 66 degrees F.

One thing I love about this cooler is its compact size (only 12 inches wide) and that it can be used as a freestanding unit or built into kitchen cabinetry.  If I ever redid my kitchen, I would definitely make it fit in like in their website photo.  It looks so sharp and easily accessible for dinners.

A few other features of the NewAir 19-Bottle Compressor Wine Cooler include…

• Fan to minimize temperature fluctuations
• Carbon filters
• Plastic tub helps increase humidity control
• Tinted double-paned door protects wine from UV and locks to limit access to wine
• Low vibration design for quiet operation and protection of fine wines

NewAir has graciously given me a discount code for any readers who would like to purchase one.  Use code WhoSaid20 HERE to receive 20% off.

SHARK WEEK begins on July 22 and Scholastic has the perfect selection of books to entertain all ages of kids.

• Baby Shark (for ages 3-5) – Baby Shark has become well-known and well-loved by teachers, parents, and children everywhere. And with hilarious and adorable under-the-sea art of Baby Shark, Mama Shark, Daddy Shark, Grandma Shark and more ocean creatures, kids won’t be able to get enough of this silly illlustrated story of a shark family!
• Misunderstood Shark: Friends Don’ Eat Friends  (for ages 3-5) – This hilarious follow-up to Misunderstood Shark by New York Times bestselling duo Ame Dyckman and Scott Magoon tackles what it really means to be a good friend. Bob is already irate that Shark has eaten him, but when Shark doesn’t admit to eating him, Bob is so mad he declares that the ocean isn’t big enough for both of them!
• Fly Guy Presents: Sharks  (for ages 4-8) – Award-winning author/illustrator Tedd Arnold brings Nonfiction to life with the help of his very popular main character, Fly Guy! This engaging Nonfiction reader combines the kid-friendly humor of Fly Guy with the high-interest topic of sharks! Fly Guy and Buzz introduce young readers to sharks with straightforward fun facts, humorous asides, and full-bleed photographs throughout.
• There was an Old Mermaid Who Swallowed a Shark (for ages 4-8) – There was an old mermaid who swallowed a shark. I don’t know why she swallowed a shark, but it left no mark! Scholastic’s bestselling Old Lady is starring in a brand–new adventure series that will make you laugh AND learn! In this new spin–off, the Old Lady turns into an Old Mermaid, travels down into the ocean, and swallows a shark … and a squid, and a fish, and an eel, and a crab, and a sea star, and a clam … Why? Well, it was fun to cram her mouth with a clam!
• Hungry Shark: Official Shark-Tastic Guide (for ages 6-8) – Just in time for shark week comes this guide to all of the sharks from the Hungry Shark franchise. With exclusive info about fearsome fish like Tiger Shark and Great White, to goofballs like Mako Shark and Porbeagle, this is a guide with some serious “teeth.” Plus, comes with an awesome, exclusive poster! It’s a must-have for fans of this bitingly funny game.

Summer days in Florida are either scalding hot or wet and raining.  When I was asked to review the Gen7 Cool-Air Cot Pet Bed I was excited.  Set up was simple and it can be moved around from place to place easily.  It is an ideal option for raising pets off muddy, hot or wet surfaces.  It retails for $59.99 for the medium cot which holds up to 60 lbs.

And what makes for a better summer than getting new toys and treats !  Milo loved the JW Twist- In Treats. It is designed to have treats twisted in the top so your dog can work them out.  Then once he finally got the treat out, we had a durable cool toy to play fetch with.  *It comes with one Chicken Flavored treat but they do sell refills for it.

Also you have no choking hazards to worry about with the Hol-ee Gourmet Turkey Leg, the treat toy inspired by the best-selling Hol-ee Roller.  You can remove the nylon bone from the rubber casing for a long-lasting chew toy and then you can add your dog’s favorite treats into the middle of it.

Keep the entertainment going with the new JW Sloth & Hedgehog Squeaker Balls. This rubber ball features JW’s patented squeaker technology including a tough squeaker and an erratic bounce to keep pets guessing.  I gave this to Milo and he went running into the backyard with it and I haven’t seen it since LOL.

If you have a pool or are heading to a lake or dog beach (we have one near us), the Chuckit! Amphibious Ball is the water version of their most popular and classic fetch toy, designed to float for hours of fetch and waterplay.

Enter code SAVEMORE4KFRDADS at KelloggsFamilyRewards for 100 points (exp 6/24/19).

Sometimes I just love the opportunities my blog gives me and this is definitely one of those times…  I got invited to go back for the second month of the Romano’s Macaroni Grill Wine Tasting Dinner events.  I had such an incredible time last month so I was super excited to be joining them again. I was slightly worried that I would be disappointed since last month was just so fabulous but they did not disappoint me at all !!!

For those that didn’t read my review last month, you can go here to read it.  The cost is $40 per person and you get to enjoy 4 glasses of wine and a 4 course meal. Such a great deal !  I am actually going to next months event with one of my best friends.

This month’s course selections included:

• Course 1: choice of Baked Prosciutto + Mozzarella or Signature Mac & Cheese Bites (we got one of each)
• Course 2: choice of Chicken Florentine salad, Parmesan-Crusted Chicken Salad or soup
• Course 3: choice of Chicken Scallopini, Chicken Rustica or Pomodoro Totellacci
• Course 4: choice of Lemon Sorbet or Tiramisu

Everything was just so good.   The Signature Mac & Cheese Bites is made in house with 4 different cheeses (including a smoked one) and comes with a truffle cheese dipping sauce.  The Parmesan crusted chicken salad was so good that Rich said he wants to go back in a couple weeks just to get the entree sized one.  He let me get a couple bites and I agree, it was delicious.  It is a combination of fresh greens, crispy prosciutto, roma tomatoes, and parmesan-crusted chicken. Then its topped with both ranch and a balsamic glaze.  So yummy.  The biggest surprise for me was the tiramisu because I don’t really like coffee/espresso type desserts but this was truly scrumptious.  Not an overpowering espresso flavor and very creamy.

I tried to find the date for the next event and I don’t think they have announced it but once they do, I will update this post !!!