Review: The Organic Candy Factory

Disclaimer: I received these items in exchange for an honest review. I was not required to post a positive review. These are my honest opinions. Your experience may differ.

I love reviewing organic products. Not only do I think that they taste better, but I actually feel much better about eating them! So, I found a company that combines some of my favorite things... Organic Products, and CANDY!




I was sent two different product to try out from The Organic Candy Factory: Sugar Sprinkled Gummy Worms, and Sugar Sprinkled Gummy Cubs.

The Gummy worms were my favorite. The flavors were great! They were Tangerine, Sour Apple, and Pink Grapefruit. Yum! The texture was a little different than other gummy worms that I have had. They weren't "chewy". If you have ever had the Orange Slice candies, then they are like that texture. Either way, they tasted amazing.

The Sugar Sprinkled Gummy Cubs were just as good, and had the same texture as the Gummy Worms, but the flavors were different. They were Blackberry, Strawberry, Raspberry and Cherry! These were also really delicious, and my husbands favorite!

The Organic Candy Factory Candies contain NO:

• Gelatin
• Gluten
• Pesticides
• Preservatives
• Nuts
• Tree Nuts
• Artificial Colors, Flavors, or Sweeteners
• Corn Syrup

They are also Vegan and made right here in the USA!

I was completely satisfied with these candies! They are super addicting! 

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Giveaway: Lovely Candy Co.

Hosted By: Little Helpers in Life

I live in a house hold of candy lovers. We all have a huge sweet tooth. I just hate knowing what terrible things are in the candy at your local convenience store. So, when I found Lovely Candy Co. I was super excited to see that they are a company that are Non-GMO AND gluten free. I received six flavors to sample and tell everyone about. Let me tell you about all of them. I can't pick favorites here, because honestly they are all so good. My husband even likes them and he is picky. I have had to hide them from both of us multiple times. 

Chocolate Chews were my son and my husbands favorite. I loved that they didn't taste fake. They don't stick to your teeth at all. Which is great. They have a more rich real chocolate flavor. 









Super Fruit Chews are a great fruit flavored candy. They did stick to the paper a little, but I am positive it is from Michigan humid weather. Never the less, I got quickly addicted. This bag has three flavors, Blueberry, Cranberry, and Raspberry. 

These are some of the thickest caramels I have ever seen in my life. They are so great! If you are ever having a craving two of these will take care of it. And you think, caramel it is going to stick to your teeth. But, it doesn't! These are so so delicious. 

Raspberry Chocolate Chews are the perfect blend of Chocolate and Raspberry. So soft and chewy. 

In this bag you will find apple , blackberry, and cherry chews. These are vegan approved. They have real fruit in every chew. 

Ok, so these Chocolate Swirl Caramels. They are the perfect blend of chocolate and caramel. And just like the regular caramels, they are so big! These are definitely one candy that haven't lasted long in my house. 







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Review: Food Should Taste Good

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I will be the first person to admit that chips are not my favorite snack. Regular potato chips drive me bonkers, sure they taste good, but the amount of salt in them always left me feeling "blah". I have to say though, these "chips" I received from Food Should Taste Good, were absolutely awesome. 



I was able to try four different flavors:
- Multigrain
- Guacamole
- Kimchi
- Sweet Potato

 The Sweet Potato flavor was definitely my favorite, followed by the guacamole. Kimchi was my least favorite. It was just a little too "wild" for me. Though, my husband really liked them. Food is one of those things that is hard to review, because everyone likes different things. I promise you though, you will not be let down by the quality and flavor of these snacks. 

Review: Skout Organic Trailbars and Trailpaks

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I usually am not a huge fan of energy type bars, mostly because they are always dry and tasteless. I was very wary of trying these bars, because of all of the bad experiences I have had previously. I tried one of the chocolate flavored ones first, because I was craving something sweet. 

When I blog, I blog at nighttime, and I end up craving sweet things. Instead of eating a candy bar, or something unhealthy, I tried these trail bars, and I have to say, I was very impressed with the flavor, and the texture. These were moist and packed with flavor. They also gave me a boost of energy, and I was able to keep on track while I was writing. I was able to try all five flavors:
- Blueberry Almond
- Apple Cinnamon
- Cherry Vanilla
- Chocolate Coconut
- Chocolate Peanut Butter


 

These bars are Organic, Vegan, Gluten Free, Non GMO, Dairy and Soy Free, contain naturally occurring Protein, Fiber and vitamins, and contain no refined sugar or fillers. 

The other product I was able to review from Skout, was Raw pumpkin seeds. I was very impressed with these! When I was a kid, on Halloween we would toast the pumpkin seeds after we hollowed out of jack o lanterns. After trying these Raw seeds, especially with the flavorings on them, I don't think my plain old toasted seeds will be as satisfying. They are very fresh, and the portion size is quite a lot. If you are feeling the "slump" in the middle of the day, these would be a very good snack. I like to keep these next to my computer if I start to get that "snacky" feeling. They help me curb my appetite, and keep me on track, so I don't have to get up and break my concentration by going and grabbing a snack. 

I was able to try all three of the flavors:
- Black Pepper BBQ
- Jalapeno Salsa
- Sea Salt

My favorite flavor was without a doubt, the Black Pepper BBQ. Each serving size contains 10 grams of protein. 


I loved both of these products. I would recommend them to anyone. If you are an active hiker, these were made for you, but even if you are a busy mom, looking for a pick me up throughout the day, or accidentally skipped breakfast or lunch, these would be great!

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Review: Canyon Bakehouse

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I will be the first to admit, I always thought Gluten Free goods, would be lacking in flavor. I have tried Gluten free candies, and a couple other products, but never anything that I would eat on a regular basis, until now.

I was sent a few different products to review from Canyon Bakehouse-

7 Grain Bread

Rosemary & Thyme Focaccia

Cinnamon Raisin Bread

Hamburger Buns

I am usually not a huge sandwich fan, because usually the bread I eat, is flat, and when you add mayo or mustard, it turns sort of… mushy. The first product that I tried, was the 7 Grain Bread. I don’t think I have ever had a better bread than this. This was perfect for sandwiches. I raved about this bread. The flavor and texture was absolutely perfect.

The next product I tried was the Rosemary Focaccia bread.  This was my least favorite product. The flavor was good, but I thought it was dry. I added some Olive Oil and sun-dried tomatoes to mine, and that made it exponentially better.

The Cinnamon and Raisin Bread was also very good. I loved this for breakfast. Perfect by itself or just with butter.

The last product I tried was the Hamburger Buns. These were GREAT! They were able to handle a very thick and juicy burger. They didn’t fall apart either.

Canyon Bakehouse products are GMO Free, Gluten Free, Kosher, and Dairy Nut and Soy Free.

I loved their products, and I would switch my everyday bread over to Canyon Bakehouse product in a heartbeat.

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Review: Bulu Box June 2014

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It's that time of the month again...! You guessed it, Bulu Box Time! :) I love getting these boxes in the mail. This is such a good way to find out about new products!

My Bulu Box this month was packed with some new products that I am really excited about. 

Pur Absorb Iron:

I have tried this product before in a previous Box. This is great for me. I lack iron, badly. I would recommend mixing this with juice. 

Bach Remedy Rescue Pearls:

My favorite! These actually work! I suffer from anxiety, and when I feel like I'm starting to get worked up about something, I pop in a few of these under my tongue and within minutes I am feeling calmer. 

Finaflex PX:

This is an appetite suppression pill. I can't wait to try this to see if it actually works. I won't be trying it today though, as it is really hot, and I already don't want to eat anything. 

Kickbutt Amped Energy Balls:

These are kind of different. They taste great, and are made with chocolate, honey and caramel. They are kosher, vegetarian, Nut Free, Gluten Free and contain no GMO's. And no, I am not keeping the name family friendly, they are really called Kickbutt. Sigh.

Naked Wines:

This coupon is good for $100 off a $160 purchase. 

Windmill Weight Loss Gummies:

I will probably be buying a bottle of these. Not only do they have such wonderful things in them, but they taste great, like Raspberry Lemonade!

MHP Power Pak Pudding Fit and Lean:

This pudding is only 100 calories! They have 15 grams of protein per cup, and are sugar, lactose and gluten free!

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Review: Zevia

I am a huge Pop (Soda) drinker. It is one of my biggest downfalls. I try to drink diet when I can, but then I have to deal with Aspartame most of the time. It's a never ending cycle. I was so happy when I stumbled across Zevia, while searching the web.

Zevia is a Zero Calorie Soda with No Sugar and No Artificial Sweeteners. It is Vegan, Kosher and Gluten Free.

I was sent several different kinds to try. My favorite was the Cherry Cola. The only one I didn't like was the Cream Soda. My second favorite was the Grapefruit Citrus, it tasted just like Squirt.

Zevia is available in 15 different flavors! Wow!

Zevia uses a combination of Stevia, and Monk Fruit extract to sweeten their sodas, they call it SmartSweet.




Not to mention, and I compare the two cans of soda in front of me, one being Zevia's Grapefruit Citrus (The empty can) and the other being a popular Diet soda... Zevia also has less sodium! This is huge for my husband and I because we tend to eat way more sodium than we should. He loved Zevia.



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Review: Lo Fruit Beverage

I loved this drink. It tasted great, and I also felt great knowing that I was not loading myself up with Calories!

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Review: Krave Protein Bars

I thought I would try out something a little different and make a video! I do have to say one thing, these Krave bars were delicious! The Birthday cake one was my favorite but if you like Banana bread, you will LOVE the Banana flavored one.

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Review: Fiona's Natural Foods

I was sent a variety of products from Fiona's Natural Foods. My favorite products were the trail mixes: jungle blend and Mountain Blend. The jungle Blends was my favorite out of the two. It is gluten free, soy free, salt free and Dairy Free. It contains raw Spanish peanuts, sunflower seeds, almonds, cranberries, dried pineapple, raw pumpkin seeds and dried papaya. The flavors go very well together and I love each and every one of the ingredients by themselves also!

I also received four different flavors of Granola: Gluten Free Sunflower Coconut, Cinnamon Almond, Ginger Walnut, and Toasted Almond. my favorite was the cinnamon Almond. It is Wheat Free, Dairy Free, Salt free and Soy Free. It is also made with organic Grains and Agave nectar. This was super delicious in Vanilla yogurt! it has rolled oats, barley, agave nectar, sesame seeds, canola Oil, almonds and Cinnamon in it! Yum!

Our mission is to offer consumers an organic, gourmet product that is superior in taste, texture, quality, freshness, and nutritional value; we are committed to baking the most delicious, nutritious granola available anywhere.

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Review and Giveaway: Namaste Foods

I was so excited when I received my package form Namaste Foods. I have been trying to watch what I am eating, and I have noticed that since I have cut out a lot of artificial ingredients in my diet, I have felt so much better! I was sent two different products to try: Homestyle Seasoned Coating Mix and Pizza crust Mix. My favorite was the Seasoned coating mix, but the pizza crust was also delicious!


To be completely honest, I wasn't sure what to expect when I breaded my chicken strips with this. I was very hesitant that it wasn't going to be good, and I was nervous no one would like it because i was making a big family dinner. I spent all that time worrying for nothing.

When the first strip came out of the pan, I let it cool and took a bite (Quality Control), and I couldn't believe my taste buds. This was the most perfectly seasoned and delicious beading I have ever tried.
I make chicken strips a lot. Usually my breading either consists of bread crumbs or flour and seasonings. Even my homemade breading has absolutely nothing on this. For the first time in a long time, something from a box was better than something that I could make. I was also completely surprised when I found out what it was made of! The base of this mix is flax and whole grain flours! So much better for you than bread crumbs or regular flour.

I cut up about 8 chicken breasts into strips and used both packets of the mix, as I said, big family meal. Generally, when we cook a huge meal like that there are a lot of left overs, well there were certainly left overs from all of the other things we had, but all of the chicken was GONE. Everyone loved it! Even my picky grandpa. He couldn't believe it when I told him what it was made out of, or rather what it wasn't made of. Namaste foods and all of their facilities contain absolutely NO: Gluten, wheat, dairy, soy, corn, potato, tree nuts, peanuts or Casein. This company and it's products are perfect for people with food allergies.

This was such a huge hit in my house, we will be buying some!

Namaste Foods has also offered my readers a giveaway! They are offering a tote bag full of goodies to one lucky winner!

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Review: Barney Butter

Barney Butter

Since starting my blog, I have learned that regular peanut butter is a thing of the past. While reviewing Barney Butter, this product just cemented that opinion even more.

Barney Butter is an Almond Butter that is all natural, Peanut Free and Gluten Free. Barnet Butter only has four ingredients! It also has 50% less saturated fat that your typical peanut butter. Not to mention its totally delicious!

Barney Butter is an all natural almond butter made with Premium California Almonds. It is craveably delicious, with a texture just like peanut butter. Made in an almond only facility, it is peanut free, ideal for those with peanut allergies. Barney Butter is naturally no-stir and does not need to be refrigerated. Gluten free, no trans fats or hydrogenated oils, and half the saturated fat of peanut butter make Barney Butter a healthy and delicious treat!

One serving of Barney Butter is equal to about a handful of Almonds, and you can definitely tell! Almonds are one of my favorite nuts in the world. Which makes Barney butter equally as appetizing. It is so creamy and fresh!

I love this product! Perfect for people with peanut allergies, or even without them!

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Review: Corn Thins

These were absolutely delicious! I received six different flavors: tasty cheese, sour cream and chives, original, Multi grain (Rice) flax and soy, & Sesame! The original, flax and soy, and Sesame are all organic!

These were all great tasting, and great for you!

Original Corn Thins contain the great taste of golden sun-ripened corn, and are made simply by popping grains of maize under high temperature. Prepared with a great recipe for maximum crunch and flavour, they taste sensational on their own or with any number of delicious toppings. With more dietary fibre per gram than wholemeal bread, Original Corn Thins really are good for you.

• 97% fat free

• Made with all natural ingredients

• Free from artificial colours and preservatives

• Gluten free

• GMO free

• Contain 10% dietary fibre

 The Sesame (which were my second favorite) are fat free, only 23 calories per slice, contain ten percent of your daily dietary fiber, and are Gluten Free!! They are USDA Organic, and contain no GMO's (Genetically Modified Ingredients).

Our company history dates back to 1980, and our own food philosophy and company vision is reflected in our approach to food and distribution. 

Real Foods Pty Ltd is an Australian company producing, marketing and distributing popped-grain crispbreads for the Australian and export markets. 

The company was founded in 1980 by Michael Pels, the current owner and Managing Director, and employs 100 people in its manufacturing facility in Sydney, Australia. 

Real Foods has experienced rapid growth over the last 12 years since the development and launch of its major product line, Corn Thins, a natural, low-fat crispbread made from popped corn. 

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Review: Karma Wellness Water

Karma Wellness Water

I know, I know, “You don’t like water.” Well I am here to tell you, if you drink juice, Gatorade, or other water’s with vitamins in them; you have got to try Karma Wellness water! Not only do I have to give Karma Water major points for their innovative packaging, the flavors are all delicious!

The idea behind Karma Wellness’ Water design is that vitamins deteriorate in water, causing premixed vitamin drinks to lost their strength. Karma’s nutrients are stored in the cap until you release them, assuring optimal freshness and potency.

Unmixed

Karma Wellness Water  is a delicious line of natural, nutrient-enhanced water formulated for your mind, body, spirit, balance, and vitality (which happen to be the names of our 5 functional varieties)!

 The driving force behind Karma is the fact that water-soluble vitamins lose their potency while sitting in water or when they are exposed to moisture. Additionally, vitamins suffer degradation when they are subjected to UV rays, oxygen, or heat. The loss of strength is greater when the vitamin contents are spread across the full contents of bottled beverages, causing premixed vitamin drinks to lose their potency over time. This is the challenge we see with many current wellness drinks on the market.

Mixed

 With Karma, we're hoping to make a healthy decision easy. All five functional varieties contain 110 percent (or more) of the recommended daily allowances of vitamins A, B3, B5, B6, B12, D, and E, and the vitamins and nutrients are protected in a KarmaCap until the consumer is ready to drink. At that point, they just push, peel, and shake to turn water into wellness, as see in this video: http://bit.ly/Nyyrr9

 Karma’s water’s are also low calorie, and are PACKED with vitamins. They use Spring Water, are low Sodium, Gluten Free and Lactose free!

My favorite flavor that I tried was the Passionfruit Green Tea. It was so refreshing!

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