Mommy's Club
Wednesday, January 8, 2014
Shopping for Discounted Luxury Prom Dresses Can be Easy on Dress First
Disclosure:
I was financially compensated for this post. The opinions are my own, based on my
personal experience with the website.
Prom dress shopping can be a challenge and the prices can get outrageous. Everybody who has ever gone out shopping for prom dresses comes back from the first shopping trip in shock. The prices....holy cow! But what is a girl to do? You need to look absolutely amazing and there is just no way you are going to settle for a less than luxury quality dress. Is there anywhere you can find a beautiful prom dress 2014 for less? Yes, there truly is! Dress First is your total prom dress solution. No matter what your size Dress First has so many stunning prom dresses you are guaranteed to be absolutely amazed. The on trend styles and array of colors can't be beat anywhere. They even have gorgeous shoes to go with your dress!
The best part about Dress First is that it is on the web. Just like your other fave websites, you can relax and take your time to look and find the most gorgeous dresses at your leisure. There are so many beautiful dresses in every color of the rainbow...the hardest part will be choosing just one! Just think....late at night after all your homework is finally done, Dress First is open. Ready for you to shop to your heart's content. Weekends, weekdays....you can find the perfect prom dress at a discount anytime. Who doesn't love to relax on a comfy bed and shop on a computer or tablet? Forget sitting in traffic or hunting for a good parking spot at the mall. You can easily find the prom dress of your dreams at Dress First.
Dress First takes care of all the girls too so no worries no matter what your size. Are you a petite or a big girl looking for a discount prom dress that looks stunning on your figure? No worries...Dress First has sizes from 2 to 26W and even custom sizes! Sometimes it can be a challenge to find beautiful prom dresses for big girls but not at Dress First. Dress First is a the place for a relaxed online shopping experience with every style under the sun. They have Mermaid, Princess, Empire, Floor Length, Sheath styles and more. You will find everything from prom dresses to wedding dresses and more. Be smart, let Dress First do all the work while you have all the fun. Let me know what you think and don't forget to share a photo of your gorgeous Dress First prom dress with all of us!
Charmin® Ultra Soft is softer than ever! #charminultra Get the scoop here and now
Disclaimer: I received this information through Vocalpoint. I did not receive samples nor was I compensated for this post. As always, my opinion is my own.
New Charmin® Ultra Soft now has Comfort Cushions for plush, pillowy softness you and your guests will love. It’s softer than the leading value brand of toilet paper, plus it’s more absorbent so they can use up to 4X less.*
Have you ever tried Charmin? It is super soft and I love the idea that you can use less because that means you SAVE MORE! What a novel idea. Thanks to Charmin for giving us the scoop on all the pillowy softness.
I love that Charmin Ultra Soft has no inks, dyes or perfumes which is great for anyone with sensitive skin including the kids and little ones. Charmin is really not more expensive than the other brands...especially if you keep watching for sales and use your coupons!
*vs. Leading bargain brand
New Charmin® Ultra Soft now has Comfort Cushions for plush, pillowy softness you and your guests will love. It’s softer than the leading value brand of toilet paper, plus it’s more absorbent so they can use up to 4X less.*
Have you ever tried Charmin? It is super soft and I love the idea that you can use less because that means you SAVE MORE! What a novel idea. Thanks to Charmin for giving us the scoop on all the pillowy softness.
I love that Charmin Ultra Soft has no inks, dyes or perfumes which is great for anyone with sensitive skin including the kids and little ones. Charmin is really not more expensive than the other brands...especially if you keep watching for sales and use your coupons!
*vs. Leading bargain brand
Sunday, January 5, 2014
Boxtera Snack Subscription Box offers Smart Snack Options for Everyone December 2013
Disclosure:
I was not financially compensated for this post. I received a sample of
the product for review purposes. The opinions are my own, based on my
personal experience with the product.
Boxtera is a healthy, yummy and fun subscription snack service that delivers smart snacks to your doorstep every month. They have a variety of plans that can accommodate a single person or a small office. You can choose from 5, 10 or 20 full sized packages of Boxtera's smart snacks. Great to make those money saving lunches for you or the kids more exciting even if you are a smaller family or a single. Saves all that driving to the grocery store too. If you own a small business, think about how much more productive your employees could be if they knew you were taking care of them with a Boxtera snack subscription box for yummy and smart snacks?
Each month you will receive 5 ($19.95/mo) , 10 ($29.95/mo) or 20 ($49.95/mo) full-sized packages of Boxtera's smart snacks depending on the plan you choose. These are big bags too. The subscription plans for their Discovery Boxes all have free shipping too--no surprises here. An excellent value for what you receive.
Boxtera was founded by Rae Ann L'Hommedieu, a mom of 3 (G-d bless her..me with my one!) who also was working as a licensed massage therapist. Like me, she was constantly searching for nutritious and easy to eat snacks in and she just got plain tired of comparing and translating all those confusing nutrition labels on every product. My husband always wonders why my grocery trips take so long. Sounds familiar? Now Rae Ann knew she could not be the only mom out there making herself crazy in the name of health. She decided to make an easier solution for finding healthy snacks the whole family could enjoy and she created Boxtera's snacks. Boxtera Subscription Box brings you a lot more for less. You can see they don't focus on fancy packaging....it is the food inside that counts, right? Their snacks are yummy, keep reading and you will get all the details on their snacks.
No snacking guilt with Boxtera. Their products have no weirdo or yucky ingredients:
I was able to sample a recent Boxtera subscription that included an innovative and fun variety of snacks that we really enjoyed sharing with family and friends. All Boxtera snacks (including this one) are hand picked with the 5 senses of taste (gustatory perception) in mind which is pretty neat. So they take into account savory, sour, bitter, sweet and salty in every box. My box included a Pub Mix (salty), Tangerine Slices (sour), Sesame Kabukim Bites (bitter), Hibiscus Flowerettes (sweet) and BBQ Banana Chips (savory).
The Pub Mix (Salty) had a nice blend of nuts, pretzels and crackers. It was tasty and fresh. One of the things I really liked about it was that it had a light salty flavor but was not too salty. It actually had just enough of a salty flavor but not enough to make you have that crazy thirst. This was perfect to put out when we had friends over this weekend. It pretty much disappeared.
The second item was the BBQ Banana Chips (Savory). I had never had these before and they were totally amazing. I had to seal them up and hide them from myself after I ate a serving. That good. These were crunchy and slightly ever so slightly sweet with a spicy pop. Just spicy enough but not too much to make you run for a glass of water. Actually, I kept running back to that bag. Good thing all of the bags are resealable. My daughter kept trying to sneak these. I promised her she could take some to school for a snack.
Sesame Kabukim Bites (bitter) was another unusual snack that I had never tried. They looked pretty cool and tasted very light. I liked the ball shape. Little crunchy cracker-like balls coated with sesame. I didn't sense overt bitterness but I liked the crunch. It was very satisfying with a light sesame flavor. Just kind of light and crunchy.
The Hibiscus Flowerettes (sweet) were so pretty. I was familiar with these and I liked the sweet and chewy texture. If you are a dried fruit fan you will enjoy these too. My family also liked these. Boxtera even included a yummy looking recipe for Seared Pork Loin with a Chipotle Hibiscus BBQ Sauce. I will have to make sure we leave enough of them to make the recipe or a variation of it. I bet I could use chicken or if you were a vegetarian you could sub in a block of tofu and it would also be delicious.
The last snack in this box was the Tangerine Slices (sour). As I mentioned, I loved dried fruit and these tangerine slices were delectable. They were slightly sour and sweet at the same time. The texture was fresh and chewy. They even looked appetizing before I popped them in my mouth. Of course the family was clamoring for these too.
All of the snacks would be nice additions to any lunchbox or after school snack for the kids. The bags are generous and definitely have enough to share with friends and family. I liked that the sodium was not excessive per serving as well. I like salty snacks but so many of the commercial ones are loaded. It really seems like Boxtera strives to find that nice balance between joy and health. I say spend time with your kids and quit chasing the healthy snacks every week. Order your Boxtera and run on over to the playground, do that craft project with the kids or maybe even take a nap (okay I am dreaming about the nap).
Don't forget to follow Boxtera on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and Instagram so you can find out about any news or updates.
Boxtera was founded by Rae Ann L'Hommedieu, a mom of 3 (G-d bless her..me with my one!) who also was working as a licensed massage therapist. Like me, she was constantly searching for nutritious and easy to eat snacks in and she just got plain tired of comparing and translating all those confusing nutrition labels on every product. My husband always wonders why my grocery trips take so long. Sounds familiar? Now Rae Ann knew she could not be the only mom out there making herself crazy in the name of health. She decided to make an easier solution for finding healthy snacks the whole family could enjoy and she created Boxtera's snacks. Boxtera Subscription Box brings you a lot more for less. You can see they don't focus on fancy packaging....it is the food inside that counts, right? Their snacks are yummy, keep reading and you will get all the details on their snacks.
No snacking guilt with Boxtera. Their products have no weirdo or yucky ingredients:
- No high-fructose corn syrup
- No trans fats
- No artificial sweeteners
- No artificial flavors
- No artificial colors
The second item was the BBQ Banana Chips (Savory). I had never had these before and they were totally amazing. I had to seal them up and hide them from myself after I ate a serving. That good. These were crunchy and slightly ever so slightly sweet with a spicy pop. Just spicy enough but not too much to make you run for a glass of water. Actually, I kept running back to that bag. Good thing all of the bags are resealable. My daughter kept trying to sneak these. I promised her she could take some to school for a snack.
Sesame Kabukim Bites (bitter) was another unusual snack that I had never tried. They looked pretty cool and tasted very light. I liked the ball shape. Little crunchy cracker-like balls coated with sesame. I didn't sense overt bitterness but I liked the crunch. It was very satisfying with a light sesame flavor. Just kind of light and crunchy.
The Hibiscus Flowerettes (sweet) were so pretty. I was familiar with these and I liked the sweet and chewy texture. If you are a dried fruit fan you will enjoy these too. My family also liked these. Boxtera even included a yummy looking recipe for Seared Pork Loin with a Chipotle Hibiscus BBQ Sauce. I will have to make sure we leave enough of them to make the recipe or a variation of it. I bet I could use chicken or if you were a vegetarian you could sub in a block of tofu and it would also be delicious.
The last snack in this box was the Tangerine Slices (sour). As I mentioned, I loved dried fruit and these tangerine slices were delectable. They were slightly sour and sweet at the same time. The texture was fresh and chewy. They even looked appetizing before I popped them in my mouth. Of course the family was clamoring for these too.
All of the snacks would be nice additions to any lunchbox or after school snack for the kids. The bags are generous and definitely have enough to share with friends and family. I liked that the sodium was not excessive per serving as well. I like salty snacks but so many of the commercial ones are loaded. It really seems like Boxtera strives to find that nice balance between joy and health. I say spend time with your kids and quit chasing the healthy snacks every week. Order your Boxtera and run on over to the playground, do that craft project with the kids or maybe even take a nap (okay I am dreaming about the nap).
Don't forget to follow Boxtera on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and Instagram so you can find out about any news or updates.
ChagaMax and Oreganol Supplements For Health: A Review
Disclosure:
I was not financially compensated for this post. I received a sample of
the products for review purposes. The opinions are my own, based on my
personal experience with the products. Please consult your personal physician or health care practitioner prior to adding any supplements to your regimen.
I have always been a pretty healthy kind of person in general. I work out, eat a healthy diet and add supplements that vary from time to time based upon new things that I read or hear about. North American Herb & Spice recently shared with me some information and samples of ChagaMax and Oreganol P73. I had never used these supplements before and was curious about their health benefits.
I always encourage my readers to check with their physician or health care practitioner prior to adding any supplements to their health care regimen as I always do. Don't forget to do that.... Now we can talk about the exciting secrets of the forest and of nature!
Wild Chaga or ChagaMax harnesses the power of the wild, raw chaga mushroom found on wild northern birch trees. It is uniquely fortified with the super combination of wild oregano and birch bark. This is a synergistic combination that can support the health of your immune, digestive, hormonal, respiratory and cardiac systems.* The Chinese called it the "King of All Herbs" and the Siberians called it "Gift of G-d." Those are some powerful names that go back to ancient times. These wild, powerful foods really are amazing sources of key substances needed for human health, bio-active plant sterols, antioxidants and even enzymes.
I didn't know that Chaga is the richest source of the all-important enzyme superoxide dismutase (SOD). It is also a source of many of the all important B and D vitamins including B12 and even trace minerals. One of the more interesting tidbits about ChagaMax is that it helps to increase the desire for exrecise and helps support endurance and strength.* I was able to sample the ChagaMax Vegi Caps. I took them as directed, one capsule or more per day with or without meals. I definitely was able to keep up with my exercise and fitness regimen and had a great day skiing yesterday. Lot of energy.
I was also able to sample the Oreganol P73 in two forms: The 140mg softgels and the Oreganol P73 Oil. P73 is a proprietary blend of wild, edible oregano oils from the natural spice. P73 is a blend of the most powerful species of oregano grown wild in the Mediterranean mountains. It grows in altitudes up to 12,00 feet above sea from rocks rich in calcium, magnesium and phosphorus. It is handpicked by local villagers who have also used and benefited from the ancient herb. It is harvested and steam distilled for purity. For thousands of years it has been relied upon as a purging herb with references all the way back to the Bible. The softgels were easy to take and digest and I took it as directed...one or more gelcaps daily. The oil tasted fresh and was easy to use as well...I took it as directed with two drops under my tongue once a day. I liked that you can use the oil topically as well. I was surprised you can add the oil to salad or soups or even pizza. I am going to try that too. I didn't realize that Oreganol oil is very relaxing. North American Herb & Spice suggested rubbing it on your chest before a nap or bedtime. I liked that idea and found the fragrance to be really nice and it was relaxing! You can even rub it on cold hands to create heat.
I liked all of products and would continue to use them. I think the winter can be hard on the skin and body....good to help myself in an easy to do manner. I felt energetic and I looked good too during the week that I used both supplements together. It is good to add some new supplements to the regimen from time to time to keep everything healthy and all systems functioning at top efficacy.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
I always encourage my readers to check with their physician or health care practitioner prior to adding any supplements to their health care regimen as I always do. Don't forget to do that.... Now we can talk about the exciting secrets of the forest and of nature!
I didn't know that Chaga is the richest source of the all-important enzyme superoxide dismutase (SOD). It is also a source of many of the all important B and D vitamins including B12 and even trace minerals. One of the more interesting tidbits about ChagaMax is that it helps to increase the desire for exrecise and helps support endurance and strength.* I was able to sample the ChagaMax Vegi Caps. I took them as directed, one capsule or more per day with or without meals. I definitely was able to keep up with my exercise and fitness regimen and had a great day skiing yesterday. Lot of energy.
I was also able to sample the Oreganol P73 in two forms: The 140mg softgels and the Oreganol P73 Oil. P73 is a proprietary blend of wild, edible oregano oils from the natural spice. P73 is a blend of the most powerful species of oregano grown wild in the Mediterranean mountains. It grows in altitudes up to 12,00 feet above sea from rocks rich in calcium, magnesium and phosphorus. It is handpicked by local villagers who have also used and benefited from the ancient herb. It is harvested and steam distilled for purity. For thousands of years it has been relied upon as a purging herb with references all the way back to the Bible. The softgels were easy to take and digest and I took it as directed...one or more gelcaps daily. The oil tasted fresh and was easy to use as well...I took it as directed with two drops under my tongue once a day. I liked that you can use the oil topically as well. I was surprised you can add the oil to salad or soups or even pizza. I am going to try that too. I didn't realize that Oreganol oil is very relaxing. North American Herb & Spice suggested rubbing it on your chest before a nap or bedtime. I liked that idea and found the fragrance to be really nice and it was relaxing! You can even rub it on cold hands to create heat.
I liked all of products and would continue to use them. I think the winter can be hard on the skin and body....good to help myself in an easy to do manner. I felt energetic and I looked good too during the week that I used both supplements together. It is good to add some new supplements to the regimen from time to time to keep everything healthy and all systems functioning at top efficacy.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
New Cosmetic Spot Treatment option: Vitamin K1 8% Intensive Serum Review
Disclosure: I got this product as part of an advertorial.
I was not financially compensated for this post. I received a sample of
the product for review purposes. The opinions are my own, based on my
personal experience with the product.
Every year it seems like those skin changes appear like some science experiment gone way wrong. Those odd bruises, spider veins, eczema, varicose veins and other not funny skin problems. Now you all know by now that I eat super healthy and really work it out hard several times a week....regularly. No yo-yo diets here. Regardless, I still see those skin issues. Some things are just not avoidable completely as you age. Now when you grumble about the belly pooch I am not going to listen because that is all about a good diet and exercise regimen but funny skin stuff, ahhh, we need some outside help there.
That is where an elegant new skin care product from Bioque can really help. I recently heard about the benefits of Vitamin K1 Serum. This is a effective cosmetic spot treatment that can be used anywhere on your face or body. Don't you love that? The perfect solution for a busy mama since we can use it for double duty! Vitamin K1 can be used to reduce the appearance of bruises, spider veins, eczema, varicose veins, or any of those annoying skin problems that plague us.
Vitamin K1 has very simple list of active and powerful ingredients*:
*Please see website for additional information and ingredients.
Bioque shared with me that many men and women find Vitamin K1 very useful after surgery to aid in the reduction of swelling and scarring.* Even better news--Vitamin K1 can even help reduce the appearance of older scars. You do need to apply it twice daily to clean, dry skin. I like applying it first thing in the morning and right before I go to sleep. I have been using it for about 5 days now. It is easy to apply and has a very light, pleasant scent. My big bruise on my right calf looks a lot better than it did a few days ago. For some conditions it can take 2-3 weeks to notice improvement so you need to be patient and keep using it. If you have a simple bruise, improvement can be pretty speedy in 2-4 days.
Vitamin K1 can really work wonders in lots of areas....think about it: diminishes the appearance of bruising, swelling, scars, spider veins, varicose veins, eczema, acne and other pesky skin issues.* Think about how it can help to reduce those dark circles and puffiness under the eyes that really ageme a lot some of us too.* Okay, it even happens to me when I don't get enough sleep. I will be trying out Vitamin K1 for that issue too. I like that I can look forward to brighter, clearer and fresher skin tone and faster healing of bruises with this new product.* It seems like I am always bruising from my hard workouts and weights. It is good to have a natural solution. Let me know how it works for you.
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.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
• Vitamin K1
• Vitamins A, B and E
• Jojoba Oil
• Aloe
• Aloe
• Sweet Almond
• Arnica Flower Extract
• Horse Chestnut
*Please see website for additional information and ingredients.
Bioque shared with me that many men and women find Vitamin K1 very useful after surgery to aid in the reduction of swelling and scarring.* Even better news--Vitamin K1 can even help reduce the appearance of older scars. You do need to apply it twice daily to clean, dry skin. I like applying it first thing in the morning and right before I go to sleep. I have been using it for about 5 days now. It is easy to apply and has a very light, pleasant scent. My big bruise on my right calf looks a lot better than it did a few days ago. For some conditions it can take 2-3 weeks to notice improvement so you need to be patient and keep using it. If you have a simple bruise, improvement can be pretty speedy in 2-4 days.
Vitamin K1 can really work wonders in lots of areas....think about it: diminishes the appearance of bruising, swelling, scars, spider veins, varicose veins, eczema, acne and other pesky skin issues.* Think about how it can help to reduce those dark circles and puffiness under the eyes that really age
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.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
Easy Carrot, Ginger and Orange Soup (milk and dairy free)
I have seen so many variations of carrot, ginger and orange soups. I played around with a few and added my own special touches. I like to keep the protein high so I added the chickpeas. You can also use white beans as a substitute. Either will work fine.
Easy Carrot Ginger and Orange Soup
4 cups low salt vegetable or chicken broth
1/2 cup low fat coconut milk
1 1/2 cup chopped onions
2 cups chopped carrots
2 15oz cans of garbanzo beans (chickpeas)
1 1/2 teaspoons Ginger Paste or equal amount of chopped fresh ginger
3 oranges, peeled, halved or 4 mandarins
1 1/2 teaspoons Ginger Paste or equal amount of chopped fresh ginger
3 oranges, peeled, halved or 4 mandarins
1/8 tsp ground cinnamon
1 pinch of ground nutmeg
1 pinch of ground coriander
Sea salt and pepper to taste
Sea salt and pepper to taste
4-6 slices of whole wheat bread, toasted
(I added a small piece of orange peel but I think it tastes better without it!)
(I added a small piece of orange peel but I think it tastes better without it!)
Directions
Saturday, January 4, 2014
Skinny Jane Quick Slim Kit Blog Review {Giveaway}
Disclosure: I got this product as part of an advertorial. I was not financially compensated for this post. I received a sample of the products for review purposes. The opinions are my own, based on my personal experience with the products. Please consult your personal physician or health care practitioner prior to adding any supplements to your regimen.
It is January. November and December were crazy and fun. A big family cruise. Thanksgiving. Hanukkah. Christmas Baking. Cooking. Parties. More Parties. Baking. Cooking. Hanukkah Party on Christmas since we were away with more baking and cooking. Oh, by the way, I ate too much alot a little of of my baking and cooking. My workout schedule got a little bit skewed. Okay, a lot skewed. Time to get it all back together and fast....the question was HOW?
The timing was perfect when Skinny Jane contacted me about their weight loss challenge.
We all know that we feel healthier and happier when we are at a good weight. A healthy weight, right? Skinny Jane tells me that it helps women lose weight and of course that will most likely translate into healthier and happier too.* Skinny Jane has two excellent weight loss challenge options available. Each weight loss challenges comes with the Skinny Jane Quick Slim Kit.
The contents of the Kit include:
Skinny Jane's Skinny Blend
The company shares with me that this is the best-tasting weight loss shake out there. I thought it tasted pretty darn good. It has a proprietary blend of 7 proteins that can energize you and curb your appetite for up to 4 hours.* Each serving has just 100 calories, only 1 gram of sugar, 3 grams of fiber and 12 grams of protein. Skinny Blend will boost your protein intake. The benefit for you is that your metabolism stays revved up while you are losing weight.
Skinny Burn is a supplement that facilitates fat burn and weight loss according to Skinny Jane.* The 9 ingredients work in synergy to increase your metabolism, boost your energy, and control your appetite.* Raspberry Ketones are a key ingredient in the Skinny Burn. The company shares with me that this ingredient that has been shown to be an effective fat burner.*
3. Skinny Cleanse is third component of the system. This helps to remove toxins and impurities from your body by gently cleansing.* Skinny Jane shares that this action will aid your body to be a more efficient fat burning machine.*
This is a gentle cleanse that is very safe and does not cause any
stomach discomfort.*
It is always wise to check with your physician prior to starting a new diet or exercise regimen. You can access a complete list of the ingredients on the Skinny Jane weight loss products on their website too. I advise you to do that as well and it is something that I always do personally.
I was excited to receive a one week supply of the Skinny Jane Quick Slim Kit. It really let me get a feel for the program. I enjoyed the great taste of the Skinny Blend and used it as directed. I liked all three of the flavors but the Vanilla was my favorite. There also is a Chocolate and a Strawberry flavor. I found the kit has definitely helped to curb my sneaky appetite and kept me going all day long so far. I found the one week cleanse to be very gentle but effective though I am still doing it. I would definitely recommend giving the Skinny Jane Quick Slim Kit a try if you need a little extra help to get things jump started. Don't forget to make sure you get moving too....get walking, jogging or hop to the gym for a class. I get to the gym at least 4 days a week with boot camp and cardio. It all helps keep you in a good frame of mind and keeps everything in its place if you know what I mean. Let me know your thoughts and experiences with the plan.
Skinny Jane is also sponsoring a giveaway in honor of fresh starts for the New Year. Here are all the skinny details on how to enter:
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
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.
The timing was perfect when Skinny Jane contacted me about their weight loss challenge.
We all know that we feel healthier and happier when we are at a good weight. A healthy weight, right? Skinny Jane tells me that it helps women lose weight and of course that will most likely translate into healthier and happier too.* Skinny Jane has two excellent weight loss challenge options available. Each weight loss challenges comes with the Skinny Jane Quick Slim Kit.
Skinny Jane's Skinny Blend
The company shares with me that this is the best-tasting weight loss shake out there. I thought it tasted pretty darn good. It has a proprietary blend of 7 proteins that can energize you and curb your appetite for up to 4 hours.* Each serving has just 100 calories, only 1 gram of sugar, 3 grams of fiber and 12 grams of protein. Skinny Blend will boost your protein intake. The benefit for you is that your metabolism stays revved up while you are losing weight.
It is always wise to check with your physician prior to starting a new diet or exercise regimen. You can access a complete list of the ingredients on the Skinny Jane weight loss products on their website too. I advise you to do that as well and it is something that I always do personally.
I was excited to receive a one week supply of the Skinny Jane Quick Slim Kit. It really let me get a feel for the program. I enjoyed the great taste of the Skinny Blend and used it as directed. I liked all three of the flavors but the Vanilla was my favorite. There also is a Chocolate and a Strawberry flavor. I found the kit has definitely helped to curb my sneaky appetite and kept me going all day long so far. I found the one week cleanse to be very gentle but effective though I am still doing it. I would definitely recommend giving the Skinny Jane Quick Slim Kit a try if you need a little extra help to get things jump started. Don't forget to make sure you get moving too....get walking, jogging or hop to the gym for a class. I get to the gym at least 4 days a week with boot camp and cardio. It all helps keep you in a good frame of mind and keeps everything in its place if you know what I mean. Let me know your thoughts and experiences with the plan.
Skinny Jane is also sponsoring a giveaway in honor of fresh starts for the New Year. Here are all the skinny details on how to enter:
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
Friday, January 3, 2014
Best Ever Easy Peasy Flourless Peanut Butter (or nut-free!) Heathbar Chocolate Chip Cookies
INGREDIENTS
1 cup creamy peanut butter (or soy nut or almond butter is fine
3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar (you can sub white sugar instead too!)
1 large egg
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla (optional)
1/2 cup milk (or white) chocolate chips
1/4 cup Heath bar pieces (optional-you can chop up a Heath bar if you can find the bags of chopped Heath)
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Mix all ingredients except chocolate/white/Heath chips.
- When blended, mix in the chocolate chips/white/Heath chips.
- Dough will be kind of sticky and wet
- Oil up your hand with a few drops of cooking oil to prevent dough from sticking then use your fingers to form 1 1/2 inch balls and place onto parchment lined cookie sheet. Trust me, don't make them too big because they spread. One time the babysitter made them with my little one and they ended up the size of dinner plates!
- Bake for about 8-9 minutes. Let the cookies sit on the cookies sheet for about 30 seconds to 1 minute before letting cool on a wire rack.
- Makes about one dozen small and yummy cookies.
Thursday, January 2, 2014
Urthbox is a fun way to discover some healthy snacks for you and your family
Disclosure:
I was not financially compensated for this post. I received a sample of
the products for review purposes. The opinions are my own, based on my
personal experience with the product.
Urthbox makes healthy options easy to choose. Every single Urthbox product is carefully curated and checked for ingredient, source, calorie, nutrition and manufacturing reviews. You can feel confident you are choosing something good for you and fun!
Prices are reasonable as well. You can get one month subscriptions for $25, 3 months for $22 per month and a 6 month subscription for $19 per month. Clearly the best value is the 6 month subscription and that makes your life easier. Set it up and no worries. Shipping including in all the plans. Just wait for the mailman to enjoy your goods. See what is inside and decide for yourself.
I just received the January Classic Urthbox. I like that each box has a card with a summary of the products in the box and where you can buy them at stores near you. I was interested to see that you can get credits for future purchases by sharing Urthbox with friends and colleagues through social networks...up to $12 per post! If you don't want to leave the comfort of your home you can log into the Urthbox site and just buy extras of what you like from each month's box. Be friendly and share and you can get lots of extras too!
I just received the January Classic Urthbox. I like that each box has a card with a summary of the products in the box and where you can buy them at stores near you. I was interested to see that you can get credits for future purchases by sharing Urthbox with friends and colleagues through social networks...up to $12 per post! If you don't want to leave the comfort of your home you can log into the Urthbox site and just buy extras of what you like from each month's box. Be friendly and share and you can get lots of extras too!
There was an interesting variety of healthy items in this box including NEO Organic Energy, Dangs Coconut Chips, Annie Chun's White Sticky Rice, Inka's Giant Corn, Wow Oregon Oatmeal Cookie, Annie's Organic Horseradish Mustar, Justin's Almond Butter, Next by Nature Chocolate Cashews and Tasty Bite Natural Indian Cuisine. Keep going to get the details.
Have you ever tried toasted coconut chips? So yummy. Good by themselves or sprinkle them on your granola or on Greek yogurt. Excellent. Love that they are non-GMO, gluten-free and tasty.
This looked so amazing to me right out of the box! I kind of remember something like this when I was a kid but I don't think it was all natural and GMO free. If you have gluten issues there is no problem with this Inka Corn because it is gluten free. They are tasty and have some serious crunch. A good departure from the usual chips and they are available at Costco and Trader Joes.
Have you seen Jason's products before? These are so convenient. I have been buying them for a while now and I was happy to see this in the box. Easy to throw in a lunchbox or bag or keep in the car for when you are having a hunger crash. Squeezes right out and tastes great. All natural and gluten free, vegan too!
Urthbox has a nice blend of items and looks like a fun subscription box I am such a savvy shopper I was surprised that they even found a bunch of items that I had not seen before. Urthbox does the work for you so you can enjoy interesting new healthy options every single month.
Flower Duet Team Teaches You the Art of Flower Arranging from A to Z via their DVD {Giveaway}
Disclosure: I got this product as part of an advertorial.
The flower arranging How-to DVD includes:
You can follow these crafty floral designing sisters on Facebook, Pinterest and Twitter. Flower Duet is a full service event and
wedding design studio based in Los Angeles, California. They also teach workshops which you can take a peek at on their site. They created this easy to follow DVD for those who could not attend their workshops locally. If you live in the Torrance, CA area you should really check out their classes. It sounds like so much fun I wish I lived closer!!
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.
I was not financially compensated for this post. I received a sample of the product for review purposes. The opinions are my own, based on my personal experience with the product.
Have you ever tried flower arranging? I have and sometimes it has worked and sometimes it has flopped. It is a challenge when you don't have all the inside tips and tricks that the pros have, right? What about if you are trying to plan a wedding or another festive event and really want to make it beautiful but not spend thousands on a floral designer? Is that even possible? Even if you just want to create beautiful arrangements in your own home or for friends, you really can learn to do it with the inside secrets from the pros at Flower Duet.
I was pretty impressed. The DVD was the perfect length, not too long because I am one busy mama and my time is limited. On the other hand, I really need help with flower arranging because I always feel like I can do more but never really know what to do. So I used to just buy a bunch of flowers and stick them in a vase...at least my kitchen or dining room would look a little brighter. But it never really looked professional. I was excited because Casey and Kit showed me that I can take those simple flowers from ShopRite, Whole Foods or Trader Joes and take it to the next level. Easily too. Trust me, I am no crafty wizard. These two ladies are good at what they do.
Casey and Kit are two sisters who are the brains behind Flower Duet and they spill their secrets for you! They even have an amazing monthly newsletter that has some crafty and elegant tricks you can incorporate into your own arrangements and bouquets. You can sign up right on their website. Take a peek at their past newsletters too...so many amazing ideas these ladies have to share!
The Flower Duet ladies created an easy-to-follow instructional DVD series that is just perfect for beginners
like me (and maybe you!) and will give you the confidence to be creative with flowers available
daily at your local grocery or farmers' market.
I was pretty impressed. The DVD was the perfect length, not too long because I am one busy mama and my time is limited. On the other hand, I really need help with flower arranging because I always feel like I can do more but never really know what to do. So I used to just buy a bunch of flowers and stick them in a vase...at least my kitchen or dining room would look a little brighter. But it never really looked professional. I was excited because Casey and Kit showed me that I can take those simple flowers from ShopRite, Whole Foods or Trader Joes and take it to the next level. Easily too. Trust me, I am no crafty wizard. These two ladies are good at what they do.
- Perfect as a gift anytime!
- Life-saver for brides on a budget who want to create their own wedding flowers .
- The solution for what to do with those flowers you buy every week at the grocery store - but don't know how to make them look "cool."
Format: DVD
Running Time: 29 minutes
First, the sister team of Flower Duet, Casey and Kit, take you on
location to their favorite wholesale flower vendor and show you how to
choose only the freshest flowers – just like they do for all their
clients in person!
After, you head over to their design studio where they show you how you can mimic how
professional florists prepare flowers to optimize their vase life. They give you easy to follow tips on choosing great colors and long-lasting flowers. They also teach you the easiest
and most adaptable way to create a hand-tied European wrap bouquet using
three different sets of flowers. Sounds fun, right?
Meanwhile, don't forget to enter my Rafflecopter giveaway to win your own copy of the Flower Duet DVD.a Rafflecopter giveaway
Wednesday, January 1, 2014
Naturally Flavored Eggnog Matcha Review + Holiday Giveaway
Disclosure: I got this product as part of an advertorial. Disclosure: I was not financially compensated for this post. I received a sample of the product for review purposes. The opinions are my own, based on my personal experience with the product.
Are you familiar with Matcha? It’s a special green tea powder and the healthiest green tea on earth. Think about it. Normally you steep green tea only to drink the water and throw away
the leaves that carry the most nutrients. Matcha powder
lets you drink the water AND the powdered green tea leaves.
Christmas time makes you think of eggnog...at least it makes ME think of eggnog. Yummy and decadent! Eggnog (as you probably know) is a sweet and super delicious drink. What you may not know is that it easily blends with other beverages too. Eggnog Matcha can easily
become a holiday favorite since it has that delicious flavor of eggnog. It is right in the middle of the season of holiday parties and open houses. Now is the perfect time to set a new trend and show everyone how cosmopolitan you are when you are hosting. Eggnog Matcha has a light and sweet vanilla flavor that definitely will appeal to your younger and older friends and colleagues. It is a fun drink to serve for brunch or as part of an evening party. Luscious and indulgent...I pretty much guarantee will be a huge hit. We had friends over this weekend and everyone wanted my recipe for the Eggnog Matcha! When I showed them how easy it was they couldn't believe it.
Eggnog Matcha contains no eggs and tastes more like vanilla or even vanilla custard. The taste is
refined by the balancing effect of Matcha to create a truly mellow treat. It tastes thick and creamy and very indulgent. Think about how yummy it will be with a small treat like a cookie or other sweet snack. Eggnog Matcha is a heavenly beverage for any occasion at all.
Enter my Rafflecopter giveaway below to win your own Naturally Flavored Eggnog Matcha and see for yourself!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.
Enter my Rafflecopter giveaway below to win your own Naturally Flavored Eggnog Matcha and see for yourself!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.
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