December Hacks by @Those2Girls - A REELS Series on Instagram

 

December can be a busy time for many.  This December I want to give you some of my hacks that make the month a whole lot easier.  From holiday shopping, events and entertaining, I am sharing my simple December Hacks on Instagram @Those2Girls and hope they lend a helping hand. 

Get Ready for the December Hacks Series!

The holiday season is just around the corner, and I'm excited to announce our upcoming December Hacks Series! 🎄✨ This month, I will be sharing a variety of tips, tricks, and life hacks to help you navigate the busy holiday season with ease and style.

What to Expect from Our December Hacks Series

Gift Wrapping Hacks

Cooking Tips.

Gift Ideas

Holiday Hairstyles

Festive Outfits

Last Minute Gifts

December Self-Care

Community Support

Festive Activities

I might try some of your hacks too!

Why You Should Follow the December Hacks Series

Save Time and Money: Our hacks are designed to help you save both time and money, making the holiday season more enjoyable.

Stay Organized: Keep track of your holiday to-do list with our organizational tips and tricks.

Add Festive Fun: We'll be sharing fun and festive ideas to make your holidays even more special.

Creating Community: Join our community of readers who are all in this together, sharing their own tips and experiences.

Stay tuned for my (almost) daily posts throughout December, and get ready to make this holiday season the best one yet! 🎁🎅

You can find the December Hacks Series at https://www.instagram.com/those2girls beginning December 1st

Just For Fun How To Use The Watermelon Keg Tapping Kit - Time Lapse Demo

 

I know many of you may expect this to be a sponsored post, but it's not! It was just a fun experience I wanted to share with our readers.

What Is A Watermelon Keg?

Last month we were at an ECS Coffee demonstration.  They were showing some of their summer items and while many would use the Watermelon Keg Tapping Kit for summer patio drinks they demonstrated it with,  the idea of using lemonade gave me an idea.  With my nephew and niece visiting from British Columbia I thought it would be a great way to brighten up a rainy day.  Together we made this time lapse video to show how easy and fun the Watermelon Keg can be.

How To Set Up The Watermelon Keg Tapping Kit

I did most of it by memory from the demo I attended but realized after that the instructions were on the side of the box as well.  While the time lapse video is less than 30 seconds it took about a half an hour to set up the keg and another hour for the watermelon to flavour the drink.

Adult Steps

1. Make a thin slice across the bottom of the watermelon so it sits flat
2. Carve the top off a watermelon, similar in the way that you carve the top of a pumpkin and set aside.
3. Grab a big bowl for the upcoming 'kid steps'

Kid Steps

1. Give the child an ice cream scoop to remove the inside of the watermelon (again think of cleaning out a pumpkin) and have them scoop it into a bowl

Adult Steps Part 2

1. Take the "core" tools provided (yes it is sharp) in the kit and puncture it through the watermelon
2. Then attach the tap (in the video you'll see I started to put it on backwards at first, but the crank goes on the inside and then you can attach the spigot to the front of the watermelon.
3. Pour lemonade or "drink of your choice" into the watermelon with ice to let it chill and meld the flavour of the watermelon into the lemonade (an hour or so).  If you have room set it in the fridge instead of adding ice.

Kids Steps Part 2

1. It's hard to wait for the fun drink to be ready, but while you're waiting why not snack on some of that watermelon you scooped into the bowl? (be careful to watch for seeds though)

After about an hour you will be able to pour the watermelon lemonade through the tap.  You just transformed your watermelon into a keg!

Wine And Food Pairing Class - YES PLEASE

Enter To Win A Spot For Your And A Friend At The Wine And Food Pairing Class

PARENTS' NIGHT OUT @ Kitchener Market

Food and Wine pairing: Wednesday, June 17, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Steak, pasta or fish. According to the back of the bottle that's all that wine pairs well with! For some more creative ideas on how to pair wine with your meal join us for an enlightening class on the basic differences between wine types, and what key flavors make a good pair. After this class you will know how to create your own pairings with your favourite recipes and blends. Enjoy a glass of wine while the chef demonstrates pairings and answers questions, then prepares a meal for you to go with his selected wine!

To REGISTER for this class visit http://www.kitchenermarket.ca/en/events/Cooking_classes.asp


The contest listed below (might take a minute to load the rafflecopter contest form. If the contest does not pop up, clear your cache and refresh) is for a chance to win a spot for you and a friend to attend the Food And Wine Pairing Class @ Kitchener Market. Be sure to post your answer to the question listed in the Rafflecopter Widget in the comment section below.


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Kitchener Market Cooking Stage At The Food And Drink Show - Enter To Win

The Kitchener Market Cooking Stage Returns To The Food And Drink Show

We are thrilled to announce that our FOOD REVOLUTION DAY partner, THE KITCHENER MARKET is sponsoring the Cooking Stage at The Food And Drink Show from April 24-26 2015 and you have a chance to win your way in! Read on to see how you could be at what we are calling PARENTS DAY OUT!

The Chefs At The Cooking Stage

This year's Chef line up has a variety of celebrity chefs.  Some from outside of Kitchener Waterloo and some that you may have met if you have attended the Kitchener Market Cooking Classes.  This 2015 Cooking Stage has a mix of cooking demonstrations and chef competitions so there is something for everyone in the age 19+ crowd. Be sure to visit the Cooking Stage Schedule page to get all the cooking stage info.

Show Info (from the Food And Drink Show Page)
Show Hours:

• Friday 5pm – 10pm
• Saturday 12pm – 10pm
• Sunday 12pm – 5pm
• Must be 19 years or older to attend. No children, no infants.
• Cost for admission is $12 per person/per day
• Sample tokens act as the official show currency
• Tokens can be purchased in increments of $10 (10 tokens)
• Sample prices may vary based on product and exhibitor, with the average cost between 1 or 2 tokens per sample *Sample tokens will be available for purchase on show dates only.

Enter To Win

Want to win your way in? We have a giveaway for passes to the Food And Drink Show so that you can be there live at The Kitchener Market Cooking Stage.
This contest is for those in the Kitchener Waterloo Area Only. Must be 19+ to enter. The prize is a pair of passes for FREE ADMISSION to the Food And Drink Show. Food and Drink purchases are at your own cost.

Just enter the contest listed below (might take a minute to load the rafflecopter contest form. If the contest does not pop up, clear your cache and refresh). Remember the blog comment about WHAT YOU WOULD LIKE TO LEARN TO COOK is a mandatory entry.


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