Silk® Dairy-Free Yogurt Alternative is yummy in smoothies and in all kinds of recipes! @crowdtap

We eat a lot of yogurt in our house so I was super curious to try this new option from a brand I know and trust. Silk has a delicious dairy-free yogurt that is crafted from plant based ingredients. This is a perfect option for anyone, especially if you are trying to avoid dairy.  We eat dairy, but we also eat a lot of plant-based foods like beverages and even snack bars.  So you don't need to be vegetarian or vegan to enjoy Silk’s® seven smooth and creamy, plant-based yogurt alternatives. But if you are, this is a yummy new option ideal for you too! 

Silk® created this delicious and creamy Dairy-Free Yogurt Alternative in a variety of scrumptious flavors too. It comes in a single serve and multi-serve containers. Silk comes in seven yummy flavors...I found four varieties at my local Shop-Rite this week. It is right by the yogurt in the refrigerated dairy section so it is easy to find too. There was one challenge though...it was a good kind of challenge to have though. It was hard to decide on which flavors to buy since they all looked super delicious. I like all kinds of fruit and they had a bunch of different varieties. They even had a large plain variety. Those are great for smoothies and mixing so you can create any kind of flavor you like. Silk is easy to use in recipes too. Summer is a great time to make smoothies and frozen treats and Silk® Dairy-Free Yogurt Alternative is a great base for all kinds of recipes. 

I liked both the plain and the flavored Silk® Dairy-Free Yogurt Alternative. The yogurt was creamy and tasted fresh. It had a light taste that was perfect in its own or blended in my secret power smoothie recipe. I also used the Silk® Dairy-Free Yogurt Alternative plain variety in my famous Banana Breakfast Protein Muffins. I substitute yogurt for the oil in my recipe and it saves calories and adds protein and calcium. Give Silk® Dairy-Free Yogurt Alternative a try and let me know what you think. 

  

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Patch-Up Kit is exactly what you need for medical emergencies on-the-go #patchupkit

You never know when there might be an emergency so I find it is always best to be prepared. My mom always used to say emergencies don't come with engraved invitations sent weeks or months in advance like weddings. Lord knows that is the truth.  That is why I was happy to have the opportunity to evaluate a fairly comprehensive emergency kit from Patch-Up First Aid Kit recently. 

My husband coaches Ultimate Frisbee kids and adult leagues so this is the perfect first aid kit to keep in his bag. My tween plays on his kids team so I was even happier to see such a comprehensive kit. We looked through it and were amazed at the variety of emergency first aid items that were included in this handy on the go kit. 

The Patch Up Kit has easy to tote handles that are constructed of heavy duty webbing. That are securely stitched to the fully zippered bag. The bag opens up to multiple zipped compartments just filled with 270 pieces with 39 unique items for all kinds of emergencies.  The way everything is organized is just fantastic too. The compartments are zippered shut but are clear for easy viewing. The reality is that, in an emergency you want to find what you need in a jiffy. This kit makes it easy. If I had to spend the time to go out and buy all the items and put this kit together, it would truly cost a lot more too. This is a time and money saver.

There are all kinds of bandages and antibiotic ointments. They even include sting relief single dose packets. These are great for the kids to get them calmed down quickly. Of course, hand sanitizer packets and alcohol wipes are in there too. Cold packs, disposable gloves tape and bandages are included. There's even eye patches and finder splints. There are even items for bigger emergencies and large wounds to help stabilize the situation until medical personnel arrive. They pretty much included almost everything you need for minor and major medical emergencies that can pop up. This is all organized neatly in a bag perfectly sized to stash in a sports bag, travel bag or to leave in your car. You can find this handy first aid Patch Up Kit right on Amazon for easy shopping anytime. 

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JERGENS® Wet Skin Moisturizer is a winner! @crowdtap #JergensCrowd #sponsored

JERGENS® Wet Skin™ Moisturizer with Refreshing Coconut Oil is an amazing innovation in creams. I really like this moisturizer.  This saves me time too! It totally leaves my skin soft and smellis nice. It moisturizes really well. It is so effective because you apply it to your wet skin and it seals in the moisture. I find it to be very effective and it lasts all day.

My skin can be really dry all throughout the year. This can be really uncomfortable and even embarrassing. JERGENS® Wet Skin™ Moisturizer gives me an easy way to eliminate dry skin without adding an extra step to my beauty routine. As a busy, working mom I really appreciate that. It saves me time! A little goes a long way too. 

I keep it in my shower and when I am just about done, I gently rub it all over my damp skin. I gently towel off and get dressed. I can immediately see how my skin glows and has a fresh, healthy appearance. JERGENS® Wet Skin™ Moisturizer makes a big difference and fast. It lasts all day too. 

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Beauty Box 5 July 2016 Road Trip Ready...it is here! Lots of goodies too @beautybox5

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I love it....Beauty Box five has the fun beauty ideas for every day of the year whether it is spring, summer, fall or winter.  My little blue box from BB5 helps me manage to keep it all together at work and at home to freshen up my glam look no matter what the day holds for me.  BB5 shows you how you can squeeze in quality beauty time into even the days you gotta speed things along with a few little special products.  Check out all the trendiest of autumn fashions now that the long, hot days of summer are starting to fade! Don't forget to share your fave finds and share with friends too. Take a peek at a few beauty goodies to go along with your pretty fashions and maybe grab a few extra for friends. A BB5 subscription makes a great gift any friend would appreciate all year long.

Everyone loves getting the inside scoop. I like trying new beauty products from sunscreens to lipsticks and find that I often find new faves.  That is one of the great things about BB5.  You can try lots of new things and sub in new favorites without being stuck with a huge bottle of this or that. I happens to the best of us even with green intentions. Sometimes I look at a product in the store but I worry it might not be for me and I don't want to spend all that money if I don't know that I really like it.  Who needs something else to sit on the bathroom shelf or take up more room in a drawer? I would always feel guilty. Every once in a while you get lucky and the store has a sample or perhaps a beauty company sends you a sample and you get to try it first.  That is the premise behind BB5.

The ideal solution for all of us is brought to you by Beauty Box 5. They understand and created their great beauty sampling box program. Beauty Box 5 is an amazing subscription beauty box sampler that is delivered right to your doorstep (or mailbox) filled with a combination of 5 brand new cosmetic samples monthly, quarterly or annually. You can start out at just $12 a month or save more by getting a longer subscription. 

Signing up to receive Beauty Box 5 each month is a great new way for anyone from teens to moms to sample new cosmetic products and see what works for you.  Each month they include tips and tricks for the products on the back of this little card below to help you get the most out of your beauty samples each month.

Beauty Box 5 is always on the lookout for the latest new items to make the best matches for your own personal taste and lifestyle.  The prices are reasonable too. You can get a Beauty Box 5 monthly for $12, quarterly for $30 or annually for just $99.  Shipping is always free.  A fun way to check out lots  of the new beauty stuff out there without a whole lot of $$ investment. The great part is that if you like something, you can just up and buy the full size item, right?  Much better than buying a full size you-know-what-beauty-item and paying a fortune and then it sits in the makeup bag gathering dust because it doesn't work for you.

Beauty Box 5 mixes it up with their brands and keeps things adventurous. They source from a mix of niche, luxe, regular drugstore, vegan and eco-conscious brands.  One month you might get hair care, nail care, makeup, skin care, fragrances or even beauty accessories or a mix of any of the above.  I love the suspense!  You will get a carefully curated blend of travel, full-size and deluxe samples from their most current collection.

I just received the July Road Trip Ready box this week.  The July theme is all all about looking naturally great on-the-go while protecting your skin. You can look gorgeous and sweep on color without baking in the sun these days. Beauty Box 5 always has all the tools and tricks to help you look pretty from your head to your toes.  Okay, but just how do you get your hair, lips, eyes and nails looking just so? Let BB5 help you out! The team at Beauty Box 5 wants to remember you are it is all about taking care of yourself.  They show you just how to style your hair and eliminate the frizzies. They give you the tools to freshen up your nails super fast and glam them up with hot winter colors. This month the focus is on the skin and face. Beauty Box 5 is here with a ton of special treats to help you along the way.  Here is the scoop on the amazing treats that were in this sweet sea blue July box:

As always, my box was filled with of lovely goodies that I could not wait to try. There were treats for my hands, face and body tucked in there this month.  There were several special items to keep me looking fresh and alluring wherever I go.  Even if it is far from home I will still be looking good with all my goodies stashed in my bag.

The first item in this box is Sweep Rose Gold Tweezers. They came with a most adorable matching mirror. I am pretty particular about doing my brows and touching them up frequently, so I like these a lot. I find it only takes a minute each day in the morning or in the evening before bed to make a big difference with tidy brows. I have friends that will do them on the go like when their car is parked. The light is great during the day so this is a good option too. Just remember, parked car only! Anyway, this little gem gets all the little strays too and looks elegant while you use it. Finish with either a brow pencil or powder or some combination of the two then set with gel and ta-da! Retail $14.00

After your eyebrows are tweeted you can use this Chella Tantalizing Taupe Eyebrow Color Pencil. It is a good neutral tone that works for me.  Everyone needs to use a good eyebrow pencil too. It is an essential like your basic black mascara! Combine this eyebrow pencil with the gold tweezers and you are good to go! Summer calls for a little less makeup so brows are uber important. It lasts the whole day too. Even when my days are long I can count on looking sophisticated and pretty!  Retail: $14

This one is a classic. Everyone needs Hikari Cosmetics Eye Shadow in Champagne. This is a neutral color that is a perfect addition to any outfit. It would truly carry you through any season too. This shadow is a great way to add a little swipe of color without looking overdone.   I like this shadow because I can add some natural looking color to my lids and  make my look complete. It has a nice texture and goes on smoothly. This is a great sized product too since it fits right in a purse or travel bag for evening touch ups. Retail $13

 

Beauty Box 5 was really thinking this one out when they put together this month's box because they included just the kind of brush that we all needed. Beauty Box 5 Round Blending Brush is the perfect companion to the makeup that was included in this box. You can use this great brush with any product that you like too but it is just a great fit . It is the perfect size to gently dust on shadow and apply it precisely where you want it. It is super comfortable in my hands and makes blending and shading a cinch. Retail $10.

Skinny Tan Mini Mitt  is exactly what you need to put on self tanner before the weekend away at the beach. You can take a few minutes and make sure all your areas are covered. It makes it easy. I like to read a book or catch up on my social posts while my self tanner dries precisely. Retail $4.95

So, are you ready to get in on the fun? The ladies from BB5 have put together another really amazing box full of beauty fun perfect to take you straight into spring and even summer. Don't forget to join Beauty Box 5 and get in on the goodies to keep you looking fab for all four seasons.

After you join, you can even spread your good fortune via Instagram and have an opportunity to win full-size versions of these products too! Don't forget to tag @beautybox5 and #bb5fave that way they know that it was you spreading the good tips and great products!

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.