Sunday 26 March 2017

Cooking with your favorite treat in 2021

Last year was treasonous for those who lived in teh United States. We were locked down over lies and misinformation.  In 2021 we now know it was a political game.  But we did learn some things that allowed us to survive the 1984 type government.  One thing that seems to keep us together though is being able to share a fantastic snack together.  The snack that I love to make is a chocolate Recee cupcake mix.  It is a giant bowl of goodness that has been a wonderful boost to our family time together.  So I want to go through the process of getting what you need and putting it all together.  Now is the time to brush off the hate and lies and enjoy a nice treat.

Shopping is key and back in 2020 is was pretty hard. Even in 2021, I suggest first going online and finding all your local regulations for the shopping you will need.  Each state and county has its own rules and regulations to follow but generally, just grab a mask and go out and get ready to shop.  You will need to head to the cake aisle and find a good chocolate cake mix.  I suggest getting two different boxes of your favorite box cake mix.  Then go and get two bowls of cool whip or the equivalent.  The baics of chocolate pudding are a must.  I suggest to big boxes of chocolate pudding. Go and grab your favorite candy boxes from the candy aisle.  Now instead of just plane candy boxes of whatever I like to get recee cups.  I think that goes really well with my family's taste buds.  Grab a big bowl. Maybe something the size of a popcorn bowl because you will need it for the cake.




If you didn't get arrested on your shopping trip then it is time to cook. I think you need to go ahead preheat the oven to 375 and bake your cake mixes in two pans jus like the directions tell you.  Once those are done you can mix your pudding together.  That is something I add to the same big bowl and I find that separating them out is not important.  Remember though that on the cake mix you may need to get an egg to go in the mix.  Otherwise, it is usually just water.  Now for your candy take it and chop it up into small pieces and you will end up sprinkling it into the cake later.  But remember you want them in bite-size pieces.  That is because you will want to make them in a size you like to eath with a cake and pudding. Wing it and do what works for you.


Square up some small pieces of the cake. Then you can may a layer of it in the giant popcorn bowl.  Once the base is covered you will still have lots of cake leftover.  That is ok you are going to layer it in later.  Now take the pudding and do a nice layer on top of the cake.  Then take the recee cups and make a thin layer of it on the pudding.  Then do a quick layer of cool whip on top. Now take that same process and add it until you reach the top of the bowl. Usually, it takes all the ingredients and what is left goes on top. Enjoy all of your hard work!



Thursday 8 December 2016

Tips For A Stress-Free Move


Moving into a new property is an exciting experience due to the chance to make new memories and find new opportunities. Nonetheless, things can go wrong during this process. Furniture can get damaged, and necessary items can go missing. Sometimes, people can get injured during the process. All these factors make a moving day quite an exhausting experience.

Fortunately, there are many ways you can prepare yourself for the process. The most important of all is to make sure that you are using the right packaging materials and packing your items the right way. In this article, we will discuss ways to make the house move stress-free.

Quality corrugated boxes

Ensuring the safety of your items during the move is the most crucial part of the process. For this purpose, choosing the right corrugated moving boxes is necessary. The feature that makes these boxes strong and reliable is their corrugation. They can hold your heavier household items without getting damaged during transportation.

While packing your items in corrugated boxes, avoid overstuffing. Although these boxes are significantly strong and durable, overstuffing them, especially when packing heavier items, is never a good idea.


Packing peanuts

When it comes to securing your items inside the box, you will have to use some cushioning to keep them from colliding with each other or the box’s walls. For this purpose, you can consider using packing peanuts that tend to absorb pressure from an impact or shock. These peanuts tend to hood together when compressed, thanks to their semi-flexible and unique shape. When uncompressed, these peanuts move freely and provide appropriate cushioning to your valuables.

Packing tape

While finding the right packing boxes and other cushioning supplies is necessary, you will need something to keep everything, including your valuables and packing supplies, well-secured inside the box. That is why you will need a good amount of packing tape. There are many different types of tapes to choose from, so you have to make sure that you are choosing the right one. These types include carton sealing packing tape, cold temperature packing tape, Kraft water-activated tape, and “Fragile/Handle with Care” Tape.

While standard packing tape is sufficient for basic moving needs, you will need to choose the special tape for special circumstances.

Ratchet Strap

Once everything is properly packed, you will need to transport your moving boxes to the new property. You may not be able to get a moving van if you are moving to an isolated area or moving during a busier time of the year. In some situations, you might not be ready to trust moving companies.

In such circumstances, you can use ratchet straps to keep your items secure during the move. These straps allow you to secure your household items on the roof of your car.

Dollies

If you are planning for a big move, you can consider getting dollies to move your packed and unpacked valuables around the property. These dollies consist of a nice place to adjust your loads, handles, and a pair of wheels. With the help of these tools, you can ensure the safety of your items during the move.

 

Thursday 6 October 2016

Influence Of Red Color On Packaging

Red is a very important color as it represents youth, energy, passion, enthusiasm, and audacity. That is why using this color duringproduct packaging can be a very courageous and unambiguous move. In this article, we will discuss some examples of product packages that have exploited the fundamental values of this color. As a result, those products have been successful in amplifying the effect of customer loyalty and persuasion.


While it is quite obvious, not everyone notices in everyday life that red is the primary color of choice in the food and beverage industry. Let’s first consider coffee. The product named Aiello is based on coffee capsules. The packaging of this product uses a bit lighter shade of red in the background. The reason to choose this color was to portray warmth and passion. The graphic solution used in the product packaging is prompt and flawless. The packaging design also includes an expanse of coffee beans. In the center of these beans is the top view of a cup filled with coffee. Sure, there couldn’t be a better representation of this product.


Another quite delicious product that has used red color most interestingly is pasta. The shade of red used in the packaging is vermilion, which looks undoubtedly dominating. The packaging also features a diamond window that allows you to identify the main product quickly. While the overall packaging design is quite modern, the typefaces use a vintage tough. Even that vintage style promotes the product’s modernity. Maybe this product will remind its customers about trying to prepare Mac n Cheese.


Another way of using red most interestingly has been practiced by a brand that sells steaks. The design on the outer cardboard packaging of this product comes with a realistic rendering of a juicy steak. Of course, the color couldn’t be other than red, or it wouldn’t have been that tempting. This packaging gets a premium tone through the black label on the front side of the box.


Another product that uses beef as its signature item is a juicy burger. The meat used in this food product comes grilled. The product packaging gets its color from a large and wide sleeve. The main packaging of this product consists of plastic.


The red color is ideal for the packaging of not only food products but also many other items, including ones for business and marketing. For instance, using a red color on the packaging of marketing materials will make the product quite interesting and appealing. The product in question uses typeface as its logo. The purpose of using this color is to attract the attention of individuals who have to use marketing materials to attract the attention of other consumers.

In the end, it is all up to you to decide whether or not your product should wear red. The best way is to start experimenting with a few prototypes to see how well your product does in the market. You may also want to discuss your requirements with a packaging consultant.

Thursday 4 August 2016

Developing A Successful Packaging Strategy

Packaging departments within organizations usually consist of highly capable people who work on different projects quite effectively. That is why packaging applications at the tactical level are worked on quite successfully. However, a tactical approach is never an ideal one if you want to achieve long-term success. It is the responsibility of the leaders of packaging departments to make sure that their packaging operations are set to achieve the goals of the larger organization.

In this article, we will discuss how to develop a packaging strategy to achieve long-term success.

Developing a packaging strategy can be challenging, especially since your packaging applications encompass multiple areas. This strategy is not just about package redesigning; it mainly involves figuring out the resources and systems to meet long-term objectives.

The three basic steps of developing a successful packaging strategy include:

  • Discovery
  • Statement of goals
  • Determining objectives to accomplish those goals

Discovery

The discovery step involves an evaluation of the current status of the packaging department. When it comes to strategizing packaging, this step includes determining packaging goals. In most organizations, this step involves determining missions and general goals. For instance, some companies may have quite visible sustainability statements that they want to carry throughout manufacturing and packaging.

This step may also involve a company to have a little deeper insight. For instance, they may have to analyze the industry they operate in or look at certain other factors driving industry trends. It generally involves the analysis of the industry and stakeholder goals.

Statement of goals

While conducting business analysis during the discovery phase, you may find what is essential to your organization. Keeping those needs into consideration will allow you to form goals. There can be multiple levels of the development of a goals statement. For instance, you can use the concept of mission and vision statement. The vision statement refers to the big picture, while the mission statement is a summarized policy of how the vision will be accomplished. Furthermore, you can develop several mission statements to address different elements of a department. There are a few elements of the packaging department, including:

  • Business processes
  • Resources
  • Engineering values
  • Technology

Some examples of mission and vision statement include:

  • Vision statement
  • Business process mission statement
  • Resources mission statement
  • Technology mission statement
  • Engineering services mission statement

Determining objectives to accomplish goals

This step of developing a packaging strategy involves more detailed steps and activities to accomplish goals. During this phase, the activities involved in the procedure become more precise and detailed. The level of objectives often embeds an additional level of tactics that define day-to-day tasks.

Since goals and forces can vary from organization to organization, there is no set formula for objectives. The best practice to determine objectives is to look at multiple organizations and see how they managed to overcome challenges while accomplishing their goals. In other words, this step may involve a lot of research.

Developing a packaging strategy is not just about the packaging department. It tends to outline the entire business process. That is why companies must consider all business processes before starting to develop a packaging strategy.

Cooking with your favorite treat in 2021

Last year was treasonous for those who lived in teh United States. We were locked down over lies and misinformation.  In 2021 we now know it...