Cocoa Cravings Gourmet Dark Chocolate Review + Giveaway #CocoaCravings

I love chocolate. I don't need a lot but a little bit of luxury quality chocolate a few times a week is just heaven for me. Cocoa Cravings chocolate bars are made from the fabled "Criollo Arriba beans" and use a recipe based on a simple combination of cacao beans, cane sugar and pure vanilla.  The ingredients are exactly what they should be and you can taste the difference. This is nothing like the commercial chocolate from the local drugstore or supermarket.

Why try Cocoa Cravings? Just a few good reasons if you really love good chocolate:   Distinctive.  High Quality. Pure Ingredients. Exceptional Taste.

If you enjoy baking, Cocoa Cravings are the perfect option to use in all your most special recipes from muffins to cookies and cakes. They melt beautifully or you can chop it up for yummy desserts. You can use the shavings for gourmet decoration as well.  Otherwise, you can just break off a piece or two and savor it anytime you like. For the chocolate lover in all of us, Cocoa Cravings mixes will hold a special place for you. Cocoa Cravings adds nothing artificial, nothing over engineered, they only use the most luxurious ingredients, prepared exactly the way they should be with care, style and dedication.

These are just truly decadent and yummy chocolate bars that are also vegan and gourmet.  It can be a challenge to find good quality gourmet chocolate bars that are vegan friendly but these are totally amazing. One of the reasons behind that is that Cocoa Cravings chocolate bars are made from the fabled “Criollo Arriba beans.” They also use a recipe based on a simple but delicious combination of cacao beans, high quality cane sugar and pure vanilla.

• Vegan Dark Arriba Chocolate 55%
• Vegan Dark Arriba Chocolate 65%
• Vegan Dark Chocolate Bar 71%

You can pick up these yummy Cocoa Cravings Gourmet Chocolate bars right on Amazon. Meanwhile, you can enter my Rafflecopter giveaway for a chance to win your own! a Rafflecopter giveaway

I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

Eco at Heart Stainless Steel Drinking Straws Review + Giveaway #ecoatheart

We have really become more Eco-conscious the past few years. It has been a slow transition but I mostly buy organic food and we recycle and reuse where we can. One of the areas that always nagged at me was those plastic drinking straws we toss on a regular basis. The kids love them and I didn't really think here was any other option. How about you.  Do you ever wonder what happens to the plastic including those drinking straws that you throw in your trash? The reality is, the majority ends up in landfills, never to be recycled or reused. Now that is a real shame. 

Another thing that always concerns me is thinking about the effect that plastic has on our body. I worry about our family because we really don't know the answer. If you want to reduce your plastic footprint on the planet and ease your mind, ECO AT HEART can help you start since they just launched the first of a fantastic new line of products. We just adore this cool straws. They make all kinds of smoothies and drinks more fun. It feels like you are at a luxe soda fountain shop in NYC when you use them. Plus you are saving plastic.

Eco at Heart has crafted a wonderful solution to those throw away straws, a 5-pack of stainless steel straws. if you are just starting a healthier journey, then this is a perfect starting point for you to become a conscious consumer and eliminate plastic from your life.

Eco at Heart stainless steel straws facts and tips:

• Extra wide 3/8" -perfect for those thick smoothies

• Odorless and tasteless

• Reusable

• 5-pack -perfect for the whole family and friends

• Beautiful hostess or house gift

• Free eBook included with 25 Smoothie recipes

• BPA Free -Dishwasher safe

• Can be stored in the freezer to keep drinks chilled

• 18/8 Grade stainless steel -won't rust or bend

• 8.5" Long, straight and highly polished

You can find these great Eco at Heart Stainless Steel Drinking Straws right on Amazon for easy shopping. Perfect for a hostess gift too. You can find out more on their website as well.

Don't forget to enter the Rafflecopter giveaway to win a set of your own! a Rafflecopter giveaway

I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

Zevia Zero Calorie Soda Review Moms Meet #momsmeet

I received this product for free from the sponsor of the Moms MeetSM program, May Media Group LLC, who received it directly from the manufacturer. As a Moms MeetsSM blogger, I agree to use this product and post my opinion on my blog. My opinions do not necessarily reflect the opinions of May Media Group LLC or the manufacturer of this product.

I have been a blogger for Moms Meet for a number of years now.  I love working with them because they partner with some fantastic brands. I recently was chosen to review  Zevia Zero Calorie Soda. I had tried Zevia a while ago at my sister's house so I was excited to check out some of the cool flavors. I was sent a huge case of twenty four cans in a wide variety of yummy flavors including Grape, Strawberry and Cola. Zevia is actually available in 15 amazing and fun flavors. One of the things I really like about Zevia is that it is sweetened naturally with a unique blend of US grown Stevia and Monk Fruit.

I didn't realize that Zevia is the original naturally sweetened, zero calorie soda. It has no sugar and no artificial sweeteners. I had sworn off those big label soda brands for health reasons but this is something different. No weird chemical ingredients in Zevia and only natural sweeteners makes this a nice treat that I can allow myself on a regular basis.

We have tried most of the flavors at this point and there were several faves between family and friends. The kids loved the Strawberry and Grape Soda the best. One of my daughter's friends adored the traditional Cola too.  My daughter chose the grape one day because she had a matching shirt on.  It was a good choice because she loved it. My husband enjoyed the Zevia Black Cherry...he said it reminded him of when he was a kid. He actually made an Zevia ice cream soda with the Black Cherry and vanilla ice cream. I tried it and it was yummy!

This delicious carbonated beverage comes in 15 amazing, natural flavors including Cola, Black Cherry, Strawberry, Cream Soda, Grapefruit Citrus and Ginger Ale. It is a smarter soda go-to that I feel good about drinking and serving to family and friends.  Zevia Zero Calorie Soda is something that any mom can feel good about serving to her family.

Zevia Facts for Moms and Dads:

• Zevia comes in 15 fun flavors
• This soda contains no calories, sugar   or artificial sweeteners.
• Kosher, Vegan, and Gluten-Free!
• The retail price for a 6-pack of Zevia ranges from $3.99 to $5.99.

You can connect with Zevia on their website for more information. You can follow them on all your fave social networks including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest.

Kingsford Tailgate Pre-GameParty #KingsfordCrew @crowdtap #TailgateForOurTroops

Disclosure: I was recently chosen to participate in a Kingsford Charcoal Tailgate Pre-Game Party event through Crowdtap. I received complimentary coupons and promotional gifts in exchange for my honest opinion.  

I recently had the opportunity to participate in a Kingsford Tailgate Pre-Game Party through Crowdtap.  Kingsford Charcoal created a tailgating party event to benefit our troops.  With football season starting at the end of the month, it’s the perfect time for grilling everything from chicken to steak and even veggie kabobs. What could be a better way to get everyone together than to fire up the grill and cheer on the NY Giants or perhaps your favorite team, which of course is the Giants...just joking. 

It doesn't really matter whether you’re tailgating in the parking lot at the MetLife stadium or in your big ole backyard. You can fire up that grill anywhere. Check out my picture of that cute portable grill you can bring anywhere. Just remember your Kingsford Charcoal whatever you do! Grilling is the perfect way to bring people together on a fall game day. The Kingsford Tailgate Pre-Game Party was created to provide a fun way to show support for the troops while hosting an epic tailgate. A perfect way to get my crew fired up for the game and I bet yours too. 

We ended up actually having two Tailgate Pre-Game Party events...more fun for everyone. We had one event at the beach house (hence the portable grill) and a second Kingsford event back home this past weekend. The weather cooperated thank goodness.  It was great to hang out, eat some fresh, hot grilled chicken and veggie kabobs and watch the game on the tv. A beautiful day. Even the kids enjoyed the hotdogs fresh off the grill along with some farm fresh corn and baked beans.  

I received an amazing party package to help us celebrate.  

• Chris Lilly's new cookbook "Fire and Smoke"

• Kingsford Apron

• Coupon for a bag of Kingsford Charcoal

I frequently buy Kingsford Charcoal and I love to use it with the portable grills on the beach.  It's lets us make a party opportunity available anywhere including on- the-beach fun.  My Kingsford Charcoal goes everywhere with us! At home I use our regular charcoal grill! 

Throughout the Tailgate season, we have the opportunity to thank our troops for their courage and honor those troops who have sacrificed for our country.  When people tweet their thanks by October 25 using the hashtag #TailgateForOurTroops,  Kingsford will donate $1 up to $50,000 to the Folds of Honor Foundation. 

Disclosure of Material Connection:  I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe would be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255:  "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."