Meet my friend George {Foreman} - Mix & Go Review

 A few years ago I probably would have called you a wanker {in my head} if I saw you drinking a green juice/smoothie. Now, you might call me that. I've discovered I'm one of those people who prefers to drink their greens rather than eat them. Ned is the same.

When my morning routine doesn't allow a leisurely hour for the two year old to finish his Weet Bix {usually because he is fixated on Yo Gabba Gabba or the like}, I grab my supplies and whiz him up a vitamin and nutrient packed juice. The George Foreman Mix & Go allows me to quickly {and more importantly, easily} whip up a juice and head out the door for a busy day ahead.

George is a permanent fixture on my kitchen bench now as I use him multiple times a week and his poor cousin, the blender, has been banished to the cupboard. I was initially sceptical of George's ability to whiz up my go-to juice recipe {frozen green apple, spinach, lebanese cucumber, lemon juice, mint and water} but the 300 watt motor and blades are powerful enough to blend ice and frozen fruit. In addition to that, it's simple to clean.

Basically you add your ingredients to the BPA-free bottle, screw on the blade and whizz. The multi-purpose bottle allows you to mix your juice or smoothie up, pop on the included lid and go - literally Mix and Go!

The Mix & Go is super affordable {under $40} and does exactly what I need it to.

A friend bought one after hearing about mine and says:

Loveeeee it! I use it twice a day if not more. And making all my sauces from scratch in it - it's amazinggggg.

For the price and functionality, you really can't beat it. You can buy the Mix & Go from a range of suppliers including Target, Myer and the Good Guys.

Life with Kids | The Essentials : Slow Cooker

Without a doubt one of THE most essential items in a household {with kids or not} is a slow cooker.

As a part-time working mama I don't have the time or energy to prepare a decent dinner meal on days where I leave home at 7:30am and get home after 5:30pm. But you know who does?

My friend, George.

No, not Peppa's brother. Or that curious monkey.

THIS guy.

He has all day to whip up a nutritious, delicious and melt in your mouth meal which will be warm and ready to eat at 6:00pm. What's even better? George's capacity is huge so our slow cooked meal can be enjoyed for a few days meaning less cooking and washing up, value for money and most importantly, convenience. If used effectively, a meal in a slow cooker of this size (3.5L) should feed your family for at least two dinner meals or dinner + lunches for a couple of days.

While all the bells and whistles would be nice, they aren't really required in my house and this affordable slow cooker does exactly what I need it to. It has three settings - low, high and my favourite, auto, which brings your meal up to boiling point and then returns it to low.

The bowl is a stylish black colour, easy to clean and currently takes pride of place on my kitchen benchtop because we use it every week. Some of my favourite slow cooked meals include pulled pork, corn meat/silverside and chilli con carne.

Although I have only used it for savoury meals, I've super keen to try a dessert or two in the slow cooker.

George Foreman products can be purchased from a range of retailers including Target, Big W and the Good Guys. See all stockists here.