Review: Sheila G's Brownie Brittle

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I had never heard of Brownie Brittle until recently. I thought it would be like a peanut brittle, almost like a candy. It wasn't, which I am perfectly okay with because I'm not a huge fan of peanut brittle. Sheila G's Brownie Brittle is actually more like a cookie. Either way, whatever you want to categorize it under, it's delicious.

Though I'm not usually a huge lover of crunchy non-gooey cookies, I cannot deny the fact that I love brownies. I opened the toffee flavored first, and much to my dismay, the bag disappeared. Ok, it didn't disappear... I ate it. All of it. In one day. It was that good. You get the flavor and chocolate goodness of a brownie, combined with the best part of the brownie... the crispy edges.

I was also able to try three other flavors, as well as the toffee:
- Mint Chocolate
- Salted Caramel
-Chocolate Chip

Though, the toffee was definitely my favorite flavor, the Mint chocolate was a very close second. This definitely will satisfy your sweet tooth and craving for chocolate!

I also think that these would be great in Stocking for Christmas time. I love getting snacks and candy in my stocking, and I definitely wouldn't be upset if Santa left me a bag of Brownie Brittle! This is perfect for adults and children, basically anyone who loves brownies!

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Review: Hydracentials Water Bottle

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I have many addictions: chocolate, gaming, writing, reading, salty snacks, soda... you have heard about almost all of those, but one of my addictions that I don't think you have heard about, is my addiction to water bottles. Right now, as we speak, I can see my counter... My water bottle "collection" is currently drying, after they were washed. I can count at least 8 water bottles right now... and those are just the ones I have used within the past week. I have quite a variety; screw on tops, ones with built in straws, and even one pretty similar to the Hydracentials water bottle that I an currently reviewing for you all. In total, I probably own at least 20 water bottles. Every time I see one at the store that is on sale, I buy it. Even though I know I do not need any more.



Now you understand that when I say I was beyond impressed with this particular water bottle, you understand I know what I am talking about. The Hydracentials water bottle holds 25 oz of water, which is a really good size. my favorite feature of this bottle was the flip top straw, and the metal body. It is really heavy duty! it also has a foam type bottom the prevents slipping on surfaces. This bottle is NOT top heavy like so many are, which means it will not tip over easily. I also love how sleek this particular bottle looks. It's something I am proud to have sitting on my desk.

I made my usual bottle of ice water, and then got busy around the house and completely forgot about drinking it! This tends to happen to me a lot, so regular glasses of water/juice/soda usually go down the drain once they are warm or flat. I took a sip out of my Hydracentials Water bottle, and I was so impressed I actually said out loud, "Wow! This stayed cold!" Even after about 5 hours, I still had little pieces of ice in my bottle, and my water was still cold. This is so insulating, it is my all time FAVORITE Water bottle.

If you are a big water drinker like I am, I urge you to go purchase one of these. They can be found online HERE on Amazon.

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Review: Bake It Fun Silicone Baking Mat

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Bake It Fun Silicone Baking Mat Review

I loved this baking mat. I will seriously be making more cookies than I ever had before... I even have plans for making some for christmas now that I know I can do it without getting so irritated from them sticking to the cookie sheet!

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Giveaway: Elmer's Chee Wees

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Everyone who has read my blog for more than a few months knows that I absolutely love Elmer's Chee Wees. I have always loved cheese curls, and cheese snacks, but they take them to a whole new level of delicious. They offer cheese curls in a variety of flavors!

Elmer's Chee Wees have offered to do another giveaway for my readers! Yay! Enter below for your chance to win a "Lunch- Box Special".

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Review & Giveaway: Big Slice Apples

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My family loves fruit. My son however can't eat all fruit yet, but he surely tries. So, when I found Big Slice Apples I thought they would be a prefect alternative for him. He usually gets applesauce, which he likes, but he only likes to feed himself now. 

I was lucky enough to be able to try Big Slice Apples, and my son couldn't have been more happy about trying them. They are a great on the go solution when you want to have fruit, but in a different way. 

We were lucky enough to be able to try a few of these products from their line. They are great for all sorts of different things. You can literally cut open the bag, and dig right in with a fork or spoon. Or, one of my sons favorites was on top of pancakes and french toast. I put this in my oatmeal in the morning and loved the flavor it brought to my oatmeal. My husband loves Big Slice Apples in his plain yogurt in the morning. 

My personal favorite was the Cherry Vanilla. It was the perfect blend of kettle cooked apples, cherries, and a hint of vanilla. My son also loved this flavor. He loves to share anything he can with mommy and daddy. 

I put these in my husbands lunches, and brought them with us on the go for my son to have a snack he didn't need medicine with. These were also perfect for in the morning, my son refuses breakfast first thing in the morning. But he will always eat fruit. So I would open up the package, put it in a bowl for him, and he would go to town. 

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Giveaway: Lovely Candy Co.

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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: Barbara's Cookie Pies

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I have reviewed a cookie pie from Barbara's Cookie pies before, and I have to say, I really think these are great. This time I was able to try the Oreo Cookie Cream Pie. I thought the crust on this was great. That butter cookie crust is the most genius idea. I love Oreo's, so this was so great tasting!

The Filling was my husbands favorite part. He loves the double stuffed Oreo's, and the white filling in this pie is exactly the same as the Oreo Filling. This Cookie pie is very rich, one little slice will satisfy your sweet tooth.

Barbara's cookie pies will be like nothing else you have ever tasted. The crust is buttery and delicious, and the fillings are always so mouthwatering. She makes tons of different flavors and varieties. These cookie pies would make a great gift for anyone, or even if you have a party or dinner coming up and you are racking your brain trying to come up with a dessert, then these are definitely for you!!

Riley, about to enjoy the last slice of
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Review: Teavivre Tea For Life

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I have reviewed teas from Teavivre before, and I absolutely love them. These were even better than the last. The cakes were a little, weird, but still had a good taste. I love Teavivre!

Here I am trying out one of the flavors! 

Letting it steep

Yummo!

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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: Shake The Crave!

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I have tried lots of diets. LOTS of them. I never have the willpower to stick to them because I feel like I am missing out of every delicious food that everyone else is eating. I get cravings, who doesn't? One of my biggest cravings though? Chocolate. And Pizza. Now, I am sure a Pizza flavored Shake would be absolutely disgusting, so I will settle for a chocolate shake. 

I absolutely DREADED trying these shakes, I wanted to wait until the right time. I finally gave Shake the Crave a try. Oh man, I wish I hadn't waited so long! I tried the chocolate one first, because, you know, Chocolate! I was expecting something completely different when I tried these.. I thought it would taste "diety". Nope. Not even close! The chocolate was delicious! It was actually really rich and chocolatey. Oh it was great! I made mine in my shaker cup (Cyclone Cup) and it mixed well. 

Then I tried the vanilla. I didn't think it could be better tasting than the chocolate, but it was! The vanilla was definitely my favorite! 

About 30 minutes after finishing my very first shake, my body felt so much more energized, like I had just taken a nap! These were BY FAR the very best "Diet" shakes that I have ever tried! One of the best parts about these is that they are made with 100% Pure ingredients!

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Review: Paleo Meenut Butter

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A lot of you know that I love eating and reviewing nut butters. Growing up, the only kind of "nut butter" I ever had was Peanut Butter. However, since starting my blog, and looking for healthier products, I have experienced a lot of different kinds and flavors of nut butters. 


I was able to review Paleo Meenut Butter, and was pleasantly surprised by the flavor. This is thicker and more coarsely ground than the other butters I have tried in the past. The best part about this is that it is handmade. You can tell by the flavor and packaging just how much care went into making this product. I loved it on my wholegrain Rice Thins. 

The ingredients in this ROCKED!

• California Almonds
• Organic Coconut
• California Organic Walnuts
• Pecans 
• Organic Macadamia Nuts
• Organic Golden Flax Seeds
• Organic Sunflower Seeds
• Sonoma Sea Salt

You can also add Honey or maple to this to make it sweeter, but I liked it just how it was. I could never go back to regular peanut butter after trying and experiencing the flavors of other nut butters. This is the closest thing to a more "chunky" butter that I have tried, since it is coarsely ground. I loved it. 

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Review: Perky Jerky

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I love jerky. Most of you know this if you have read my blog for any period of time. It's one of my favorite snacks. I was able to try two different kinds of jerky from Perky Jerky: Turkey and Beef. My personal favorite was the Beef. 




Jerky is a very hard thing to review, well, food in general is, because everyone has very different tastes. I really liked this jerky though. It was different from what I would normally buy in the store. This jerky has a sweeter taste to it. Nevertheless these were great. When you bite into a piece it was nice and tender, and packed with flavor. You can tell the time the company put into their flavors. 

Perky Jerky contains NO:

• Fat
• perservatives
• Nitrites
• or Added MSG

Each serving is only 60 calories and contains ELEVEN grams of protein! Talk about a power snack! I was extremely satisfied with Perky Jerky! 

10/10!

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Review & Coupon Code: Bulu Box August 2014

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Bulu box is a subscription box program that delivers monthly "goody boxes" right to your door! I will share with you what I received in this months Bulu Box, and at the end of my post, there will be a special coupon code Just for my readers. 50% your order! This box is a great way to find new and healthy snacks, beauty and workout supplements, and just interesting little products. I urge you to check them out. 

That is what came in my Bulu Box this month. A great buy for only 10 dollars a month! Each month you get a box of different healthy snacks and other great products delivered right to your door! 
If you want to take the plunge, you will get 50% off your order by using this coupon code, made especially for my readers! 
Here is the Code: BULUGAN626

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Review: Infused Spreads

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Every loves the classic peanut butter and jelly, and up until recently... that is all I thought Jams were good for. I remember being very small and having my grandma make me breakfast every morning; each morning it was the same thing: Scrambled eggs with White Cheddar cheese, and toast with strawberry jam. I had the same breakfast every day, for about 3 consecutive years. To this day it is still one of my favorites. I had always loved Strawberry Jam, and never really gave other jams or jellies a chance.

I received 4 different Spreads to try:
- Strawberry lavender
- Blueberry Ginger
- Raspberry Jalapeño
- Orange Chipotle Marmalade

All of these were very different than any spread or jam I have ever tried before. My husband enjoyed all of them except the marmalade, my personal favorite was the Strawberry Lavender. Though I also liked the Raspberry Jalapeno.

The Orange Chipotle Marmalade was one that I just really wasn't sure what to do with. You certainly cannot put this on a sandwich or toast. I tried it plain, and it was definitely not something that I would eat by itself, so I pondered about this product for a while... and then it clicked. Grilling.
I love to make chicken on the grill, and usually we use bbq sauce, but instead, we used This Orange Chipotle Marmalade. This made the chicken so amazingly filled with flavor. If you like "orange chicken" from Asian restaurants, you would absolutely LOVE this.

I would also like to add that Infused Spreads does not pack unnecessary ingredients into their spreads. For Example: The Blueberry Ginger Jam contains only four ingredients- Blueberry, Sugar, Ginger and Citrus!

Many of their spreads would be great for a cheese tray. I loved the different flavors, and i loved experiencing something that I hadn't before. Be adventurous with your food!


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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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