Suja Essentials

 

"Once upon a time all food was organic"

 

 

 

Love this quote. As a consumer you want to make sure you know the ingredients and process of your foods and beverages. With Suja Essentials their smoothies are refreshing and totally organic, Gluten-Free with a good source of Vitamin C.

There are a variety of flavors available and the few I have tried are Berry Nana, Mighty Greens, Sweet Beets, and Mango Magic. The Mango Magic I can't get enough of. Its sweet and well balanced in taste. The flavors for Mango Magic is apple, mango, orange, pineapple, banana, & ginger. Delicious!

 

 

The Berry Nana was a second favorite. It has the sweet deliciousness that I desire in a drink as well. With flavors of apple, orange, strawberry, banana, and camu camu. I wasn't familiar with what camu camu was before trying this product. Camu Camu is a common term for Myrciaria dubia. Myrciaria dubia is a small riverside tree found in the Amazon rainforest which grows red/purple cherry-like fruit. This is actually a great source of Vitamin C. Pretty neat.

 

Sweet Beets was an okay one for me personally. This drink features flavors of apple, carrot, orange, beet, banana, pineapple, and turmeric. Its a good blend. Its just one of those drinks that tastes different and I'll need to try it several times to truly enjoy it. I'll need to bond with it little more!

 

The last one was the Mighty Greens... and boy are they Mighty! This one I'll need to play a shots game to make it interesting with friends! Its definitely rich in the green taste with flavors of apple, celery, cucumber, kale, collard greens, lemon, peppermint tea, spearmint tea, spinach, ginger, spirulina, chlorella, barley, and alfalfa. Think you can handle all of that? Try it for yourself and tell me what you think :)

 

There are more different flavors available and new flavors being introduced. Check out Suja Essentials on their website. I was glad to have tried these flavors at the WOW Summit last year in Orlando. It was definitely a refreshing drink that I will continue to enjoy again and again!

 

Which flavor is your favorite or would you like to try?

 

 

(Disclaimer: I received a free sample while attending the WOW Summit. All opinions shared are my own and I have not been paid for this review.)

Party-Tizers Dippin' Chips & Mrs. Thinsters

 

"Baked with love"
Mrs. Thinster
 

At my last Christmas party I served some pretty tasty treats! It was a hit with Party-Tizers Dippin' Chips and Mrs. Thinster's Cookie Thins.  Mrs. Thinster's Cookie Thins launched back in April 2014. Since then there have been 3 cookie selections introduced including Deliciously Crunchy Cake Batter, Deliciously Crunchy Chocolate Chip, & Deliciously Crunchy Brownie Batter.

 

What is so great about these snacks are its:

NON-GMO

NO peanuts or tree nuts

NO Corn Syrup 

No Artificial Flavors, Colors or Preservatives

 
I was first introduced to these snacks at the WOW Summit. I absolutely love these cookies. They are uncontrollably delicious! My favorite is definitely the Deliciously Crunchy Brownie Batter. Its rich in flavor and I love dipping them in milk.

Originating with the idea to reduce space on the cookie sheet the cookie dough was measured with a teaspoon. This resulted in the tasty thin and crispy cookies that are now being distributed for everyone to enjoy. These cookies are baked with love in the USA.

That's How We Roll is a small business originated about 2 years ago in New Jersey. Their two products Mrs. Thinsters and Party-Tizers Dippin' Chips is pretty new to the shelves. Only sold in participating stores and Amazon. I was lucky enough to find a 4oz bag at my Target for $3.08 but shortly after they went on clearance and stopped selling them. Boo! :)

Party-Tizers Dippin' Chips are a great substitute to my old snacking choices (no further details :) ). These are Gluten-Free with ingredients like Kale and Quinoa mixed into the dough to create these delicious dippin' treats. There are flavors like Party-Tizers Super Grains Quinoa Amaranth Black Sesame, Party-Tizers Veggie Kale, Carrot, & Spinach, Party-Tizers Potato Sea Salt, Party-Tizers Potato Sour Cream and Onion, and Party-Tizers Fiesta Bean Black, Red, & Adzuki Beans. I personally can't get enough of the Veggie Kale, Carrot, & Spinach flavored bags. The texture isn't flimsy and doesn't break in the dip. Isn't that why you buy dipping chips? Doesn't really work out when they break in the dip! One of my go-to choice of snack when my husband and I are watching our favorite TV shows or when I have guests over at the house.

These I found at Target which is the store I do most of my food shopping at. They have sales which is an added bonus.

Get more info and become a fan by clicking "Like" on Mrs. Thinster's Facebook page.

Which flavor would you like to try?


(Disclaimer: I received a few free samples from the products above to try and review. All opinions shared are my own and I have not been paid for this review.)



Discover Campbell's

 

 

Discover Campbell's with their numerous NEW and delicious products to try! I've been able to make a variety of different dinner meals from Creamy Parmesan Chicken to Shrimp Scampi and for lunch new Beer-n-Cheese with Beef & Bacon Soup to SpaghettiOs MirOs CheeseburgerOs!

 

 

I LOVE Parmesan Chicken so I was ecstatic to cook with Campbell's Skillet Creamy Parmesan Chicken sauce: as the package reads: Just add the chicken!

 

Slice the chicken into smaller pieces (recommended 1.5" pieces) . Then heat oil in the skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken until browned. Stir in sauce and heat to a boil. Reduce heat to low. Cover and cook 5 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.

 

 

While that was cooking, I also tried out Prego NEW Light Homestyle Alfredo sauce with a penne pasta side dish.  

 

 

Dinner was served and tasted great! 5/5 ♥

 

 

Another dinner entrée was Shrimp Scampi. As the package reads: Just add shrimp!

 

Oil in skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and cook until slightly pink. Stir in sauce an heat to a boil. Reduce heat to low. Cook and stir until shrimp are cooked through.

 

 

I don't cook with shrimp regularly (not really a seafood lover) but this dish is very good. I may occasionally try this one again since my husband enjoyed it too.

 

 

I also cooked with the Chicken Marsala which I REALLY enjoyed! You just follow the same instructions as the Creamy Parmesan Chicken.

 

There is also NEW Campbell's Slow Kettle Style Creamy Broccoli Cheddar Bisque, NEW Campbell's Slow Kettle Style Roasted Chicken Noodle Soup with herbs & white meat chicken, NEW Campbell's Condensed Soup Creamy Poblano & Queso, Pub-Style Chicken Pot Pie Soup, Beer-n-Cheese with Beef & Bacon (this one is a huge hit. I always find near empty shelves!), Campbell's Soups for East Cooking: Savory Potobello Mushroom, Campbell's Soups for East Cooking: Mexican Style Tomato.  Prego Alfredo Sauce: Basil Pesto, Swanson Cream Starter 25% Reduced Fat Cream Based Broth, Swanson Cream Starter Traditional Cream Based Broth, SpaghettiOs MirOs CheeseburgerOs, & SpaghettiOs MicrOs Origional. Whew, that's a lot of products to try! These are the selections (as pictured) that I started in my "Discover Campbell's" mission to taste and create recipes! So far everything has tasted fantastic. The one thing that I could not find in stores was the New V8 Spicy Mango. When I do find one I will have to blend it and create some cocktails!

 

Overall I would rate these products 5/5! I pick their soup over any brand when I am feeling down with the weather. I highly recommend Campbell's products.

 

 

 

(Disclaimer: I received a free sample from Crowdtap for review. All opinions shared are my own and I have not been paid for this review.)

 

Scott Naturals Tissue (Tube-Free!)

 

"Scott Naturals tissue brand challenges you to toss that tube!"

 

 

If you're like me and your bathroom looks like this:

 

(I know, I look like a hoarder... BUT I do recycle the tubes!)
 

 

I have some exciting news for you! Here is the new Scott Naturals tube-free bath tissue. Just toss that step of tossing the roll and save time do so! Over 17 billion bath tissue tubes are thrown away each year. That's a lot! The level of softness and texture is good. No complaints really on the usage. Great for the eco system. I tried the 4 mega rolls which equals 12 large rolls. I'm not sure what a large roll is anymore but they do last :)

 

 

Good product. Go tubeless and have a clean bathroom too!

 

 

(Disclaimer: I received a free sample from Crowdtap for review. All opinions shared are my own and I have not been paid for this review.) 

 



Zevia Zero Calorie Soda

 

 

"Zero Calories, No Sugar, & No Artificial Sweeteners!"

 

 

 

 

Holidays are right around the corner. Its the time for family gatherings and outdoor festivities. Maybe host a BBQ or just enjoy the cool air outside with friends. I, myself, have a lot of nieces and nephews.  When having so many people come over it is a great idea to have plenty of drinks on hand ready to go. When it comes to drinks the one thing most kids love these days is soda!  Recently I went to the Wow Summit in Orlando where I learned a lot about eating and drink healthy especially involving children. I do not have any kids yet but getting educated with what I should be serving at activities with so many relatives that do have children (as well as eating healthy myself) was incredibly helpful. There was so much information to consume that my brain is still wrapping around a lot of things to consider and change in the future. But its a good change :)  One of the products that I discovered was the Zevia Zero Calorie Soda!

 

 

No sugar soda. Can you believe it? I can relax knowing that I'm not hyping up kids after offering them a cold soda beverage! A seemingly healthy soda choice option for the next gathering. There are several flavors to choose from. Some containing caffeine and others not. My favorite was the Ginger Root Beer (no caffeine). It tastes sweet with a nice soda fizz just as any other soda. That was a popular hit at the Wow Summit event. Everyone seemed to love it. I would recommend this as an alternative to those who drink diet soda! 

 

 

 

These drinks are also Vegan, Kosher and Gluten-Free.  All natural ingredients. Sweetened with Stevia.

 

 

 

(Disclaimer: I received a free sample while attending the WowSummit event. All opinions shared are my own and I have not been paid for this review.)

 



Ricola Lemon Zest

 

 

"Get your energy back. Take a Ricola!"

 

 

Ricola has created their newest Revitalizing Herb Drop. Experiencing the frequent cough drains your energy and you feel like you lose a bit your usual self. I know I do when ever this season affect me in this way. Getting through work on my feet with a cough can be a exhausting. With the revitalizing Herb Drops it offers a natural boost of energy. All the way from Switzerland, each drop has a lemon-y flavor with a powdery combination in the center filled with a bunch of great stuff! Really, there is a refreshing blend of Swiss alpine herbs and ginseng. Also, In just 2 drops it provides 20% of the Adult Daily Value of Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.  Take between 2-10 daily depending on your condition.

 

I love that the wrapper is so discreet! Almost appears like a candy wrapper.  Good idea :)

 

 

 

 

I love the flavor!  Everyone who has tasted the drops loved the flavor. Highly recommended.

 

 

 

(Disclaimer: I received a free sample from Crowdtap for review. All opinions are my own and I have not been paid for this review.)

 



Clean Like A Pro Zep

 

 

Battle the flu and germs with newest Zep products Zep Quick Clean Disinfectant AND Zep All-Around Oxy Cleaner and Degreaser.

 

Winter is approaching and this weather is getting pretty chilly! With this change usually follows the cold and flu season. With Zep Quick clean Disinfectant you can fight gems that linger on surfaces. This product kills 99.9% of bacteria in just 5 seconds. That's great to have for this time of the year.

 

The other product I love using is the Zep All-Around Oxy Cleaner and Degreaser. This product quickly cleans virtually any surface. So that means when you experience a wine or juice or any other colored liquid spill this product cleans it right away. Simply spray, wait 1 minute, then wipe and rise. I use this a lot since I have 4 cats. I've also tested this cleaner on my stove surface too. I had just finished enjoying a delicious meal of Campbell's Shrimp Scampi. For the clean-up afterwards I applied the product. It didn't clean everything on the first try but for the most part it worked wonderfully.

 

Before:

 

 

After:

 

 

Although be careful. When you spray the cleaner just be aware of what is around the area. The range that is applied sprays pretty far. I'd estimate around a foot in measurement. My stove is right next to my dry dish rack so I had to make sure nothing is too close.

 

This product is NOT made to use on leather, silk, suede, sensitive stone surfaces, marble, or any surfaces harmed by water.

 

Recommended. I will purchase this product in the future. For more household supplies visit Zep on their Facebook page.

 

 

 

(Disclaimer: I was provided a free sample from Crowdtap for review. All opinions are my own and I have not been paid for this review.)



Fast Acting Advil

 

 

 

Advil has come out with new fast acting pain reliever/fever reducer. I personally suffer with frequent headaches, migraines and occasional back pain so this is something I was liking to try. The moment you start to feel the need for a quick relief before the pain gets worse is the right time to choose Advil. A recent morning I woke up with a headache and after taking 2 tablets with a glass of water I started to feel some relief almost instant. Unlike when I take Aleve which the effects take a while to soothe the pain. This is just what I needed to finish getting ready as I headed out for work!

 

So what exactly makes this work faster than before? This time Advil adds a new formula with a core of ibuprofen sodium. With the new film-coated and advanced formula, this new tablet can be absorbed into the body faster. Pretty effective!  Also there is no worry of taking too much sodium to cause any harmful effects. As long as you do not take over the maximum number of tablets (which is 6) the sodium intake is only 132 mg.

 

This fast acting Advil is great to take if you suffer from aches & pains due to: headache, toothache, backache, menstrual cramps, the common cold, muscular aches, minor pain of arthritis, temporary reduces fever. I've heard positive feedback from others I know who have tried this new product. Recommended! (Please read all warnings as caution if you have ever experienced any health conditions or are pregnant)

 

Other Advil products will remain in stores if you still want to pick up their other selections.

 

 

 

(Disclaimer: I was provided a free sample from Crowdtap for review. All opinions are my own and I have not been paid for this review.)

 

Skintimate Shaving Gel

 

 "Smooth legs are happy legs!"

 

Introducing NEW Skintimate moisturizing shave gel with mandarin burst. Available with a value size of 20% more.

 

 

I have tried shaving products in the past and after experiencing embarrassing nicks and clogged razors I have since went to using basic body wash. Afterwards I would apply lotion for the soft feeling. I have so for the past 2 years. With the Skintimate saving gel it does all that and more. I have always been hesitant when trying new products since my skin is so sensitive, but I feel the nourishment and care it provides.

 

Make shaving a lathering experience. The gel applies with ease and you simply shave and rise. There is a wonderful blend of fresh mandarin, lemon and lime. LOVING this scent. Includes Vitamin E and Olive Butter making your skin feel soft and moisturized. Feel confident with razor protection as it prevents razor rash or other embarrassing nicks. Nurture your skin with the 6 provided moisturizers leaving the feeling like you just applied lotion (one less step for me!). My skin is sensitive so I really benefit with every use.

I recommend this product to all the ladies out there especially if you experience dry skin. Skintimate cans are inexpensive, worth the buy.



(Disclaimer: I was provided a free sample from Crowdtap for review. All opinions are my own and I have not been paid for this review.)


Cottonelle's Summer Clean Care

 

"Experience that summertime clean!"

 

 

 

One of the most popular places people love to visit during this nice sunshine weather is, without question, the beach! Cottonelle comes to the rescue with Cottonelle Fresh Care flushable cleaning cloths. For many obvious reasons, this will become very useful. Flushable Cleaning Cloths break up after flushing so no worries about future backups. This fact does not apply to some of their competitor brands. With these cloths on-the-go experience no embarrassing trips to stalls without toilet paper. 

 

The cleaning cloths will also help you cool off in the heat too. It contains aloe and vitamin E. Also, cloths are alcohol-free!

 

 

I know us ladies have enough products in our purse/totes but these wipes come in neat thin packaging. It will definitely come in handy. A must have for this summer!

 

Trust Cottonelle toilet paper with their cloth-like feel. Compared to other brands this one is preferred in my house. Now in 4 double rolls = 8 regular rolls!

 

 

Also available is the Cottonelle Fresh Care flushable cleaning cloths dispenser. Not only in travel size but in a larger quantity. Pick up one today and get creative. The dispenser is your canvas :)

 

'Like' Cottonelle on Facebook. They offer printable coupons!

 

 

 

(Disclaimer: I was provided a free sample from Crowdtap for review. All opinions are my own and I have not been paid for this review.)



Ozeri Epicurean Digital Kitchen Scale

 

"Modern & chic, the design is an elegant piece for your kitchen."
 

 

 

This Ozeri Digital Kitchen Scale is ready to use straight out of the box. Its a user friendly piece that even greets you with "Hi User", which was a nice touch. Its made with Tempered glass which means its about four times stronger than an ordinary glass piece. It will not break into sharp shards if it should ever fall (Whew, that's a scary image). Crafted with safety in mind! I've never owned a digital scale before and I was surprised how nice this one looked in person. Loving the 'mirror' styled effect this device gives off. 

 

 

I recently used this scale to make quarter pound burgers for my Burger Bash party. The numbers are large and easy to read on the LCD screen once you place your food on the scale. You have grams & ounce weight selections. There are only two touch buttons. Using this scale is made simple. Included are 4 AAA batteries. The scale will read 'Lo' when the batteries will need to be replaced. Replacing batteries is made easy with no screwdriver required access.

 

A neat feature that this scale provides is the Tare feature. If your using a bowl or plate you can actually subtract the weight to determine the ingredients being weighted. The capacity of this scale is 5000g/176oz/11lbs. That's more than enough max weight for the average family meal.

 

I have so many recipes to try now that I have my new Ozeri Digital Scale! My husband recently went on a diet plan so he is excited about using this scale to portion his meals too! I highly recommend. 5/5

You can purchase this scale on sale for $34.95 on Amazon.
Be sure to"'Like" Ozeri on Facebook!

 

Remember to keep electronics away from the scale that can cause electromagnetic interference such as cell phones :)

 

 

(Disclaimer: I was provided a free sample from Ozeri for review. All opinions are my own and I have not been paid for this review.)

McCormick Grill Mates Burger Bash

"Happy Grillin' with McCormick Grill Mates!"

 

 

Its that time of the year again.  Nice summer sun, fun water activities, and a great time to socialize while eating tasty foods. So bring out your grills (in my case I need to buy a new one :) ) Time to get our grill on!

 

One of my favorite types of foods to grill are burgers so I was super excited to try out these 3 selective seasonings and spices to create three types of burgers. The Grill Mates Classic Burger, Applewood BBQ Burger, and Mushroom & Onion Cheeseburger.

 

 

Included was extra steak sauces & spices to create Grill Mates steaks which I will definitely have to try out another weekend!

 

 

First we had to prepare the meat mixture. Simply mix 1lb of ground beef and Seasoning Mix until well blended. Shape into patties. For the Mushroom & Onion Cheeseburger you need to heat oil in a large skillet on medium-high heat. Add the mushrooms and onion; cook and stir 4 to 5 minutes or until tender. Set side.

 

I made 4 patties of the Applewood BBQ Burger.

 

 

I made 3 patties of the Mushroom & Onion Burger.

 

I knew this one would be a hit with the kiddos so I made 6 patties of the Grill Mates Classic Burger.

 

The meats are prepared so now the fun part... Now to get my flippin' on!

 

 

Looking good, almost done...

 

 

Of course cooking burgers is not complete until you combo them with potato fries! Also added Mac & Cheese as a side too!

 

 

With the added cheese, pickles, lettuce, & ketchup. Now its time to eat!

 

Everyone loved the Classic Burger. It was full of flavor. You could taste the seasoning with every bite! Another hit was the Applewood Burger. I personally loved this one. Great blend of spices and sweetness. The Mushroom & Onion Cheeseburger was good as well I do not prefer mushrooms & onions so the men enjoyed this one.

No left overs, it was all gone in a flash and the kids were back at playing :)

 

Simply easy to make and I will be using McCormick Grill Mates again in the near future! There are more recipes from McCormick Grill Mates to try out.

 

How often do you grill in the summertime?

 

 

(Disclaimer: I was provided a free sample from Crowdtap for review. All opinions are my own and I have not been paid for this review.)

 



Cat: Litter Genie

 

"Easy to use and makes litter box cleaning simpler."

 

 

Recently I took in another cat from a relative who was moving into an apartment. So I welcomed little one-year-old Lu-Lu into a family of three other cats. Of course I was expecting the territorial "What are you doing in my house" perspective from the cats resulting in the occasional hissing. What I wasn't expecting is how much of a difference it would cause for the litter box. I know you should have multiple litter boxes with multiple cats but I like to stick to one messy box to clean. Cleaning out the litter box can be such a chore it seems. I researched a bit on toilet training (now THAT would be so much easier and a money saver in the long run) but it didn't pan out too well. My cats prefer the old fashioned digging their paws in the litter (while flinging surprises outside the box too) and leaving their business to clean up afterwards. 
Now what else can I try...

 

Crowdtap offered me a great opportunity to sample the Litter Genie. Just what I needed! Upon arrival and taking it out of the box my husband asked "Are we having a baby?"

The design does seem to work similar to the Diaper Genie. Both having the same purpose: easily disposable and to prevent smelly odors.

 

 

 The Litter Genie is a plastic compact pail that stands at 9.5" in length, 8.5" in width, and 17" in height. Here is a helpful demonstrational video on how to set it up. 

 

 

Included with the Litter Genie is one refill, scooper, & scooper holder. The standard refill has 14 ft. of foil. One refill should last two months (based on having one cat) and a new one should be replaced when you see the black line on the film. The refills are $14.99 for a 2-pack at Target (on-line price). If you buy in bulk you can find good deals on Amazon.

 

Here are the steps: Pull the refill's plastic tab and remove the outer rim. (Kind of like how you open liquid drinks.) Pull about one foot of the plastic film out of the refill. Then push down the film through the center of the rim and tie a knot at the bottom. Open the lid and funnel and sit the refill on top of the unit. Pull the handle and push the film through the pail. Close the funnel and close the lid. Now you're all set and ready to go!

 

 

No more grabbing a store bag and having to take it to the garage everyday. Now I can just scoop and close the lid. Simple. And I'm all about making everyday things simple when I have so much to do! When the bag is full and ready to dispose just use cut the bag where the "cutter" tab is located, tie the bag and toss it. Repeat the step to pull the plastic one foot and re-tie the film.

 

Now no embarrassing odors when you have expected or unexpected guests! The Litter Genie is available at stores like Target, Amazon, and Pet Smart to name a few. I recently had a $5 off coupon that I received in the newspaper and if you go to their website www.thelittergenie.com you can share to receive coupons as well.

 

 

 The refill cartridge is recyclable.  Don't forget to recycle :)

 

 

(Disclaimer: I was provided free sample from Crowdtap for review. All opinions are my own and I have not been paid for this review.)

 





eShakti - Customize from sizes 0-36W!

 

"Beautiful dress. Fits comfortably with high quality material!"

 

 

 

eShakti (pronounced e-shack-tee) is a women's apparel on-line store that customizes clothing to fit to your comfort. It's the only on-line apparel store offering sizes 0-36W.

 

So many great picks to choose from in their store! The dress I chose was the Stitched Pleat A-Line Dress. Its not secret that I LOVE floral dresses. This was a definite must-have for my closet (it won't stay in there for long.). One of the neat features about eShakti is that you can customize the neckline, sleeve type, tunic length, and you can even remove pockets if you do not want them. For my pick I changed the 'boat neck' front to a 'split scoop' neckline. I LOVE the 'scoop neck' style and was excited to be able to customize to my preference! I also changed the length to 'above the knee'. You have the option to customize the measurement from neck to toe. I decided to ordered their standard Medium/10. This dress definitely stands out from other dresses I own. The seams look great. You can really tell they put care into constructing the clothing.

 

 

The back of the dress features a split V which looks lovely. I'm very impressed on how flattering this dress is in person. Their clothing is perfect for special occasions like weddings, family gatherings, and ladies' night out!

 

 

 

I placed my order and the dress was made to my liking within 2 weeks. I received the dress only a few days afterwards. Fast shipping! Register today and get a $25 Gift Coupon! Add some unique selections to your wardrobe with fun ruffles, detailed embroidery, full skirts, decorative tops, and more! 

 

 

 

Free customization on all first-time orders! After that its $7.50 per order. Ships to the USA & Canada. eShakti offers hassle-free returns. Explore the possibilities and take advantage of customizing dresses made just for YOU. 

 

"Like" eShakti on Facebook. Follow on Pinterest.

What's your favorite style of clothing? 

 

(Declaimer: I was provided a free sample from eShakti for review. All opinions are my own and I have not been paid for this review.)