Crockpot Magic Healthy Pasta Supreme

In the cooler weather it is wonderful to have something warm and bubbly right out of the oven.....errrr I mean Crockpot. This is a good one for set up Sunday midday for a yummy and easy dinner after running around all day. This is a perfect fall dish that is very adaptable to whatever veggie you like. I would sub in eggplant or mushrooms or a mixture of the two for the zucchini....even yellow or grey squash as well. Let me know how your Crockpot Healthy Pasta and Veggies comes out!

Serves 6 Prep: 20 minutes Cook Time: 4.5 hours

Ingredients:
2 large 28-ounce cans chopped tomatoes with basil

3 tablespoons Extra Virgin olive oil

3 cloves garlic, chopped roughly 

Salt and pepper to taste

12 oz pound whole wheat rotini or rigatoni

1 sweet onion, chopped

1 pound zucchini chopped into quarters

1 lb fresh baby spinach (you can sub frozen)

1 15-ounce container fat free or low fat ricotta

8 ounces mozzarella chopped or grated

1/2 cup grated Parmesan for serving

Instructions: 

Mix the tomatoes, oil, garlic, ¾ teaspoon salt, and ½ tsp pepper in a large bowl. In a separate medium bowl, combine the uncooked pasta, chopped onion, and zucchini.

Spread a third of the tomato mixture in the bottom of a 4 to 6-quart Crockpot. Top with half the pasta mixture, half the spinach, a third of the tomato mixture, half the ricotta, and half the mozzarella; repeat layers until crockpot is 3/4 full.  You can see mine is kind of more than 3/4 full but that is okay...no worries!  Cover and cook on high until the pasta is tender, 3½ to 4 hours. You can serve your yummy meal sprinkled with the fresh Parmesan if you like.

Obol® Solves the Soggy Cereal Situation for Kids and Adults: A Giveaway and Review

Disclaimer:  I received a sample complimentary for review purposes. As always, my opinons are my own.

Do you or your kids leave soggy cereal because you just can't stand that yucky texture?  Have you struggled not to make waste and maybe used separate bowls or put the milk in a cup instead?  What kinds of crazy solutions have you tried to prevent soggy cereal?  Well, now the struggle is over and you can really say goodbye to soggy cereal forever!

Now there is the Obol®.  It has changed the way our family enjoys cereal. No more soggy flakes or pieces.  The kids are happy and eat their cereal too!  First of all I want to let you know Obol is 100% designed and made in the U.S.A. BPA free too.  I love supporting our own economy so that is a plus right there. Check out the cool design of the Obol above.  The separate chambers keeps each bite as crispy and flaky as that wonderful first bite. It's easy...their solution is to just Swoop & Scoop®.  Pretty cool right?  You know your kids are going to be grabbing for the Obol so you better consider buying a few right now. There are a variety of colors and sizes for perfect for kids and adults. If you are petite like me you might even prefer the smaller size.

Obol® is The Original Crispy Bowl® that comes in a bunch of colors so you can personalize it for each family member. Each Obol has the unique Swoop n Scoop® spiral slide design so everyone can enjoy all their cereal right to the bottom.  I love that the Obol is very easy to hold for kids and adults. The grip has a bit of texture so it doesn't slip either.  All of us found it very easy to hold. I love that you can enjoy your breakfast in bed or while relaxing on the couch. You can always go the traditional route at the kitchen table too!

Think out of the box now and how many other ways you can enjoy the Obol.  Now that the weather is cooler we have enjoyed soup and oyster crackers in our Obol's too. Crackers stay nice and crisp since you add them as you go.  Less clean up too!  My little one loves to use it for her milk and cookies as well. Everyday she asks to use it instead of the usual ho-hum dishes. The Obol will be a real conversation piece when you use it for chips and dip too. Let me know what other uses you come up with during the holidays!  I am thinking this would be a great gift for a Secret Santa party or a gift exchange. Male or female....who wouldn't love it?

You can get all the scoop from Obol by checking them out on Facebook  
They have some fun videos to share with your friends.  So think about all the great things about Obol:

• Designed and manufactured in the USA 

• 2 Sizes, Large 8" and Medium 7" diameter

• Food safe BPA free polypropylene

• Dishwasher Safe

• Many other uses like for dips, chips, soups and more

Only Obol® is The Original Crispy Bowl®.  You can buy the Obol online or at Brookstone and Bed Bath & Beyond. It makes a super unique gift that is made in the USA! 

Don't forget to enter my giveaway below..you just may win your own Obol! Good luck and happy snacking!

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.

isABelt Slimming Belt Fashion Solution Plus #holiday #discount and GiVeAwAy! #Christmasgift

Disclaimer:  I received isABelt complimentary in order to review it. As always, my opinion is my own.

Have you ever discovered a product and just thought to yourself, "I can't believe it. I have totally needed this FOREVER and can't believe I didn't think of it myself?" That is exactly what I thought when I heard about isABelt.  Who doesn't need an invisible belt that lies completely flat?  Not you, right?  How about an invisible belt that eliminates lumps and bumps and even bulges? Oh, definitely not you.  Right....we all need this kind of fashion accessory! 

isABelt Ltd was founded by three sisters and fashion mavens all suffering from the same wardrobe issues as we all do. Lumpy, bumpy belts distracting from their beautiful fashions! These sharp cookies decided to help us all out and create the solution to our wardrobe woes.  They sure did it.

isABelt, Ltd. has updated their product line recently.  They have been creating amazing fashion solutions since 2007 and now they just unveiled the isABelt ORIGINAL.  This is the most up to date version of the ½” fully adjustable, patented invisible belt, which virtually disappears when worn. You can choose from clear or black. Take a peek at the photo above and you will see what I mean. I love it for work with slim pants and a body hugging top over a blazer in the cooler weather. No added bulk so I continue to look petite and slim all day long.

isABelt ORIGINAL comes in this adorable little box perfect for gift giving. Think about it for Secret Santa gifts!  It is a perfect size to pop into a Christmas stocking too.  I love the easy to fasten durable and flat magnetic clasp. Can you believe it is one size, fitting size 0 up to 50+ inches.  I am super petite and it fit me at the lowest settings.  We come in all sizes though so it is nice to know I can lend it to a friend in a pinch too and it will fit her just perfectly!  The magnets hold like crazy and keep my pants looking smooth all day. You just have to try the new magnetic version of the isABelt ORIGINAL!

isABelt has created an amazing fashion solution item that I equivocate with Spanx.  Don't get me wrong...I love my Spanx but isABelt is on the same revolutionary level for me.  No more bumps or bulges through jeans or dress pants.  I love that it's clear too...it just disappears! IsABelt will have you feeling confident and fashionable all year long.

isABelt shared  an exclusive 15% holiday discount just for my readers. It is valid now thru Jan 5th by using CODE: HOLblog  That makes isABelt even more economical and practical for you and for gifts. 

The isABelt is available in either a clear or black material that is just about invisible once worn.  Remember that there are no bulky buckles, lumps, bumps or bulges either. Forget about those distracting belt lines either! Perfect for any outfit. 

Don't forget to enter the giveaway below to win your own isABelt right here. Good luck!  
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.

Lancome Artliner 24 Hour eyeliner that lasts 24 Hours! #24HInfluencer

Disclaimer: I received a sample complimentary through Vogue Influencer Network. As always my opinions are my own. 

Lancome Artliner 24H is something new for your eyes...totally bold color- precision eyewear.  Have you heard about it yet? The colors are unbelievable and it stays on just forever!  I love how slim and luxe they look too. The colors are like gems---so pretty for the holidays!

Lancome Artliner is super easy to use too. Totally effortless precision just like you want. Bold liquid color. Vinyl finish..what is that?  A shiny vinyl-finish, liquid eyeliner that lasts 24 hours and won't smudge or budge..who can't use that?

With its precision-tip foam applicator, this innovative formula delivers vibrant wear with no feathering, flaking, or fading. Its unique wet-vinyl finish, inspired by the sheen of patent leather shoes, goes on smooth without ever skipping. From a sophisticated cat eye to a daring double-liner look, color stays vibrant with a vinyl-like finish for 24 hours. #24HInfluencer