VeraClean Sponge Erasers Review & Giveaway

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Once again VeraClean is bringing up a wonderful household product. This one is much needed in everyone's home. 

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Sponge Erasers are AMAZING. They help with cleaning just about everything. 
Since I have two small dogs that think they have to jump at the front door every time they hear something or when their Dad happens to be out front and they want to go see him,
I now have to wipe down the lower section of my front door weekly. 
I have a light blue front door (in the inside) 
covered in small dog prints. 
After a few days it starts to drive me nuts. I like my house for the most part lived in but clean. 
VeraClean's Sponge Erasers have saved the day... My front door is now so easy to keep clean. 
Before I used a damp cloth and cleaning solution. It was still never clean. Just sort of rubbed the dirt in making my door look dingy. Since using VeraClean's Sponge Erasers my door is now spotless, just like brand new.
NO chemicals were needed, just the Sponge Eraser and a light scrubbing  

These small white sponges are a MUST in every home. 

Try the eraser on soap scum, mold, appliances, glass stove tops, windows, automotive interiors, boats, siding, sport equipment, athletic shoes, grills, pools, hot tubs & much more! “Works like Magic” Easy to Use! Contains NO Chemicals! Use Only Water!

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When ordering from VeraClean you will receive 100 of these WONDERFUL Sponge Erasers for $69.95
The box will contain, Jumbo Extra Strength Compressed Wavy Sponge Erasers – Perfect for anyone in the Cleaning Industry! 50% stronger than standard erasers, our extra strength eraser tackles the tough cleaning tasks. Same high density compressed BASF melamine foam as compared to the other guys, but at half the price! 
100% Melamine Foam. No added detergents, colors or fragrance.
THE COMPANY: Kimberly Jones is the founder of VeraClean and has always had a fondness for cleanliness. As a full-time homemaker and mother of four, Kimberly decided to start her own house cleaning business in 2009, but quickly became discouraged when the cleaning supplies she was using started to do a number on her eyes, skin, and respiratory system. After searching for natural cleaning products that not only produced effective results, but were also affordable, Kimberly got discouraged and decided to formulate her own private blend that were packed full of essential oils, natural cleaning surfactants and citrus citrates. She wanted them to be safe, not only for household surfaces, but also for kids, pets and the employees that would be using them on a daily basis.
By fall 2012, VeraClean had introduced their natural cleaning products to thousands of homes throughout Denver. After 18 months of proven success, VeraClean began bottling their natural formulations and introducing their private line of cleaning products to the retail market. Now, 4 years later, VeraClean not only has their original line of multi-surface cleaners, but liquid hand soaps, liquid dish soaps and hand lotions as well.
THE PRODUCTS: With well over 40 natural cleaning products, hand soaps and lotions, VeraClean has made it their mission to deliver exceptional cleaning power without adding harmful toxins such as bleach, ammonia, triclosan, artificial fragrances, unnecessary optical brighteners and synthetic preservatives. VeraClean has even started offering several concentrate formulas so consumers can get the most bang for their buck.
With 11 scents ranging from Granny Smith and Pink Grapefruit to Lavender Lily, Quality Thyme and even Mocha Mint, you are sure to find a scent you love in a product that you love using.
WHERE TO BUY: VeraClean can conveniently be purchased through their Online Store or at Amazon.com. You can also find them in numerous retailers Nationwide.
FINAL THOUGHTS: Did you know that our indoor air can be up to 5x more polluted than the air outside, and yet this is where we spend the majority of our time?! Especially with little ones, the chemicals and products we use in our homes can have devastating effects without us even realizing it!
That’s why I think it’s imperative to use the purest ingredients we can find in every product we use around our homes – not just our foods (although that is obviously extremely important too)! From the soaps we wash our utensils with to the products we use on our counters [that our child inevitably will eat off], every portion of our home should be cleaned with products that not only clean well, but are safe for our little ones on the inside and out.
This is why I have come to love products like those from Veraclean. Made with quality ingredients that won’t harm you or the environment, even their packaging gives you that high-end feel and helps you remember how important it is to take care of your physical home – and your personal one too!
Ranging in price from $11-12, these products are a bit pricier than your average cleaner. But again, they are made with much higher quality ingredients that both your body and home will thank you for!
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Enter Below for your chance to win a packet (apx 10) of VeraClean Sponge Erasers

Back To School is Super-Healthy With Garden Lites Muffins and Bites REVIEW & Coupon Giveaway (2 winners)

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Back to School is the perfect time to keep the kids on track by offering wholesome – yet always delicious - choices in their lunch box. Every school day is another opportunity for parents to pack some veggie-rich, nutritional and convenient foods in their kids’ backpack or for after school snacks from Garden Lites, the delicious vegetable company.

Anytime your trying to sneak veggies into your child's meal it's challenging. 
With Garden Lites you don't have to worry. Your kids will beg for more. 
Garden Lites has some WONDERFUL moist muffins and bites with veggies inside that ANY child will want/eat. 
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Perfectly packaged for your child’s lunchbox are Garden Lites muffins, delicious, filling treats where the first and main ingredients are always vegetables. With just the right amount of sweetness and flavor, these muffins are great for breakfast, lunch, dessert or an anytime snack. All varieties are Non-GMO, gluten-free, vegetarian, dairy free, Kosher Parve, low in calories and a great source of fiber with 3g of fiber, and 5g of whole grains.  These two ounce muffins are individually wrapped making them great for portability. They can be heated up in the microwave in only 35 seconds or can also be enjoyed at room temperature which is especially great for on-the-go snacking.  Best of all, busy parents can pack the muffins in their children’s lunchbox in the morning, and by lunchtime, they will be perfectly room temperature and ready to be enjoyed! Flavors include chocolate, banana chocolate chip and blueberry oat.
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Chocolate
You'll never believe the first two ingredients in Garden Lites Chocolate Muffins are zucchini and carrots! Heat in the microwave to enjoy a decadent lava cake experience for only 120 calories.
Deliciously moist and a good source of fiber. 
Allergy-friendly! Gluten, Dairy & Nut Free

INGREDIENTS ZUCCHINI, CARROT, EGG WHITES, SUGAR, GLUTEN FREE FLOUR BLEND (CORN STARCH, BROWN RICE FLOUR, SORGHUM FLOUR, POTATO STARCH, FLAXSEED MEAL), WHOLE EGGS, COCOA POWDER, SEMI-SWEET CHOCOLATE CHIPS (SUGAR, UNSWEETENED CHOCOLATE, COCOA BUTTER, SOY LECITHIN [AN EMULSIFIER], VANILLA EXTRACT), BAKING POWDER (SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, SODIUM BICARBONATE, CORN STARCH, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE), CANOLA OIL, SOLUBLE CORN FIBER, SALT. 
CONTAINS: EGG, SOY 
GLUTEN FREE, DAIRY FREE, NUT FREE

Banana Chocolate Chip
You'll never believe the first ingredient in Garden Lites Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins is zucchini! Heat in the microwave to enjoy a deliciously rich experience for only 120 calories.
Allergy-friendly! Gluten, Dairy & Nut Free

INGREDIENTS
ZUCCHINI, EGG WHITES, GLUTEN FREE FLOUR BLEND (BROWN RICE FLOUR, SORGHUM FLOUR, CORN STARCH, FLAXSEED MEAL), SUGAR, WHOLE EGGS, CERTIFIED GLUTEN FREE OATS, SOLUBLE CORN FIBER, SEMI-SWEET CHOCOLATE CHIPS (SUGAR, UNSWEETENED CHOCOLATE, DEXTROSE, COCOA BUTTER, SOY LECITHIN [AN EMULSIFIER], VANILLA EXTRACT), BANANA, BAKING POWDER (SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, SODIUM BICARBONATE, CORN STARCH, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE), CANOLA OIL, NATURAL BANANA FLAVOR, SALT, VANILLA EXTRACT.
CONTAINS: EGG
GLUTEN FREE, DAIRY FREE, NUT FREE

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Blueberry Oat
You'll never believe the first two ingredients in Garden Lites Blueberry Muffins are zucchini and carrots! Heat in the microwave to enjoy a delightful Blueberry packed experience for only 120 calories.
Allergy-friendly! Gluten, Dairy & Nut Free

INGREDIENTS
ZUCCHINI, GLUTEN FREE FLOUR BLEND (BROWN RICE FLOUR, SORGHUM FLOUR, CORN STARCH, FLAXSEED MEAL), EGG WHITES, SUGAR, WHOLE EGGS, BLUEBERRIES, CERTIFIED GLUTEN FREE OATS, DRIED BLUEBERRIES (BLUEBERRIES, SUGAR, SUNFLOWER OIL), CARROT, SOLUBLE CORN FIBER, CANOLA OIL, BAKING POWDER (SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, SODIUM BICARBONATE, CORN STARCH, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE), BLUEBERRY FLAKES (BLUEBERRIES, CANE SUGAR, NATURAL BLUEBERRY FLAVOR), NATURAL BLUEBERRY FLAVOR, SALT.
CONTAINS: EGG
GLUTEN FREE, DAIRY FREE, SOY FREE, NUT FREE

 Ninja Power
Your child will love the fun characters, you’ll love the fact that zucchini is the first ingredient. 
Only 80 calories each, Garden Lites Ninja Power Muffins are Allergy-friendly; Gluten, Dairy & Nut Free! Perfect for lunchboxes.

INGREDIENTS Zucchini, Egg Whites, Sugar, Gluten Free Flour Blend (Corn Starch, Brown Rice Flour, Sorghum Flour, Potato Starch, Flaxseed Meal), Whole Eggs, Cocoa Powder, Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips (Sugar, Unsweetened Chocolate, Cocoa Butter, Soy Lecithin [an emulsifier], Vanilla Extract), Spinach, Soluble Corn Fiber, Baking Powder (Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Sodium Bicarbonate, Corn Starch, Monocalcium Phosphate), Canola Oil, Salt.
CONTAINS: EGG, SOY 
GLUTEN FREE, DAIRY FREE, NUT FREE

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SpongeBob Chocolate Krabby Square

Your child will love the fun characters, you’ll love the fact that zucchini and carrot are the first 2 ingredients
Only 60 calories each, Garden Lites Chocolate Krabby Square Muffins are Allergy-friendly, Gluten, Dairy & Nut Free! Perfect for lunchboxes!

INGREDIENTS ZUCCHINI, CARROT, EGG WHITES, SUGAR, GLUTEN FREE FLOUR BLEND (CORN STARCH, BROWN RICE FLOUR, SORGHUM FLOUR, POTATO STARCH, FLAXSEED MEAL), WHOLE EGGS, COCOA POWDER, SEMI-SWEET CHOCOLATE CHIPS (SUGAR, UNSWEETENED CHOCOLATE, COCOA BUTTER, SOY LECITHIN [AN EMULSIFIER], VANILLA EXTRACT), SOLUBLE CORN FIBER, BAKING POWDER (SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, SODIUM BICARBONATE, CORN STARCH, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE), CANOLA OIL, SALT
CONTAINS: EGG, SOY 
GLUTEN FREE, DAIRY FREE, NUT FREE

Broccoli & Brown Rice Veggie Bites
by far my favorite Garden Lites product...Garden Lites Broccoli & Brown Rice Veggie Bites are perfectly poppable Bites that are great as a snack or appetizer.
With 6 grams of protein, 2 grams of fiber,  and 5 grams of whole grains per serving, you'll enjoy this fresh flavor and stay full longer. Eating veggies has never been easier or more delicious.

INGREDIENTS
BROCCOLI, BROWN RICE (WATER, BROWN RICE), EGG WHITES, WHOLE EGGS, ONION, CORN STARCH, CANOLA OIL, CARROT, SPICE MIX (DEHYDRATED ONION, SPICES, CORN STARCH, NATURAL FLAVORS, TOMATO POWDER), SUGAR, SEA SALT, SOLUBLE CORN FIBER, GARLIC POWDER, BLACK PEPPER.
CONTAINS: EGG
GLUTEN FREE, DAIRY FREE, SOY FREE, NUT FREE

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 Cornbread Veggie Bites
Garden Lites Cornbread Veggie Bites are perfectly poppable Bites that are great as a snack or appetizer.
With 6 grams of protein, 3 grams of fiber,  and 5 grams of whole grains per serving, you'll enjoy this fresh homestyle flavor and stay full longer. Eating veggies has never been easier or more delicious.

INGREDIENTS VEGETABLE BLEND  (CORN, BROCCOLI, RED BELL PEPPER, GREEN ONIONS),EGG WHITES, WHOLE EGGS, GLUTEN FREE FLOUR BLEND (BROWN RICE FLOUR, CORN STARCH, CORN MEAL, XANTHAN GUM, GUAR GUM), SUGAR, SOLUBLE CORN FIBER, BAKING POWDER (SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, SODIUM BICARBONATE, CORN STARCH,  MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE), SALT, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, YEAST EXTRACT, NATURAL FLAVOR.
CONTAINS: EGG
GLUTEN FREE, DAIRY FREE, SOY FREE, NUT FREE

Kale & Brown Rice Veggie Bites
Garden Lites Kale & Brown Rice Veggie Bites are perfectly poppable bites that are great as a snack or appetizer.
With 5 grams of protein, 2 grams of fiber,  and 5 grams of whole grains per serving, you'll enjoy this fresh flavor and stay full longer. Eating veggies has never been easier or more delicious.
INGREDIENTSKALE, BROWN RICE (WATER, BROWN RICE), EGG WHITES, WHOLE EGGS, ONION, CARROT, CORN STARCH, CANOLA OIL, SPICE MIX (DEHYDRATED ONION, SPICES, CORN STARCH, NATURAL FLAVORS, TOMATO POWDER), SUGAR, SEA SALT, SOLUBLE CORN FIBER, GARLIC POWDER, CUMIN, BLACK PEPPER.
CONTAINS: EGG
GLUTEN FREE, DAIRY FREE, SOY FREE, NUT FREE
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Italian Veggie Bites
Garden Lites Italian Veggie Bites are perfectly poppable bites that are great as a snack or appetizer.
With 5 grams of protein, 2 grams of fiber,  and 5 grams of whole grains per serving, you'll enjoy the Italian flavor and stay full longer. Eating veggies has never been easier or more delicious.

INGREDIENTSVEGETABLE BLEND  (RED BELL PEPPER, BROCCOLI, GREEN BELL PEPPER, CARROT, ONION), COOKED BROWN RICE (WATER, BROWN RICE), EGG WHITES, WHOLE EGGS, CORN STARCH, CANOLA OIL, SPICE MIX (DEHYDRATED ONION, SPICES, CORN STARCH, NATURAL FLAVORS, TOMATO POWDER), GARLIC PUREE (GARLIC, CITRIC ACID), BASIL, SUGAR, SEA SALT, SOLUBLE CORN FIBER, BLACK PEPPER.
CONTAINS: EGG
GLUTEN FREE, DAIRY FREE, SOY FREE, NUT FREE

You can buy ALL Garden Lites Products ONLINE HERE or at your local store in the frozen food section. 
Use this link to find a store near you

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Garden Lites Muffins  also has kid-friendly snacking options with the help of two popular Nickelodeon characters: Garden Lites Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle Power Muffins and Garden Lites SpongeBob SquarePants Chocolate Krabby Square Muffins. These new products allow parents to leverage their child’s adoration of Nickelodeon characters while reinforcing healthier eating habits.  These fun muffins come in a pack of six and are 1 oz each. Garden Lites Teenage Mutant Ninja Power Muffins are made to mimic their famous tortoise shells and are individually packaged with a different character on each wrapping. Your child will be so thrilled to share their snack time with Michelangelo, Leonardo, Donatello and Raphael. Garden Lites Muffins are the perfect snack for finicky eaters because they taste surprisingly delicious yet have vegetables as the first ingredient. They also boast great attributes including gluten-free, dairy free, nut free, low calories, high fiber, rich in whole grains, and Kosher.
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The Garden Lites Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle Power Muffins are a delicious twist on your standard chocolate chip muffin with just a hint of caramel, and they are made with fresh zucchini and spinach! You’ll find Garden Lites Muffins in the freezer section of your favorite grocer. They thaw quickly, in under two hours at room temperature, for easy enjoyment on-the-go or in a lunchbox; or defrost them in the microwave for 20 seconds per muffin and you’ll have a warm healthy treat for your little one on these cold wintry days. They will be full with “Turtle Power” in no time!
 
If your child is a SpongeBob fan, then the Garden Lites SpongeBob SquarePants Chocolate Krabby Square Muffins are an ideal choice! You won’t believe these rich, chocolate muffins are made with fresh zucchini and carrots! Square-shaped, just like SpongeBob himself, these muffins come six to a package and are sure to satisfy after school cravings while leaving kids feeling anything but crabby.

What kid doesn't like Mac & Cheese??? Garden Lites now has a wonder Mac & Cheese has a full serving of vegetables. Garden Lites® Mac & Cheese has only 240 calories per serving, is packed with 12 grams of protein, 25 percent of your daily calcium needs and only 10 grams of fat. Best of all, your family will thank you, since this creamy vegetable-rich Mac & Cheese will not only be your kids’ favorite meal or after school snack, but also a great way to include healthy vegetables in 4 minutes, right in your microwave.

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Enter below to win (1) One coupon to purchase any box of Garden Lites Delicious products.
(Minus the Superfood Veggie Cakes Club Pack)
TWO WINNERS WILL BE PICKED. 
PLEASE don't enter if you've won before, thanks 

Misty Mate Personal Mister Review & Giveaway

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MistyMate® is the world’s leading manufacturer of consumer mist products. Founded in 1989 with the invention of the world’s first pressure operated personal mister, MistyMate® was the first company dedicated to emerging as the leading brand in the newly founded industry we call “mist cooling”. Today, MistyMate® has expanded its scope to encompass a varietal product line while remaining faithful to its commitment to produce unparalleled never-before-seen consumer mist products.
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​​I received the Misty Mate Misty 3 to try out and I don't know what I would do without it. I am a glass blower in California and the summer months can be killer when you are in my line of work. Unfortunately I can't just work in a swimming pool so  I am always trying to come up with ways to cool down. I have even tried to bucket of ice water under my workbench and then I just stand in it to keep my feet cool. LOL 

The Misty Mate has been a true lifesaver. It's super easy to use and it doesn't take up much room in my shop. I just fill it with cool water and spray it on my face, neck and arms when I am overheating and it cools me down immediately.

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Misty Mate personal misters are perfect for not only at home or in your hot shop but you can take them anywhere and everywhere you go. They are seriously light weight and compact so pack it in your bag, your purse or your car. If you are out hiking then take your Misty Mate, if you are camping or spending the day at the races make sure you bring one. Most of us have active children and spend too many hours out in the baking sun watching soccer, baseball or football games. There never seems to be enough shade at these events and it can get hot, hot, hot. I will never attend another outdoor sporting event again without being able to mist my face with my Misty Mate Personal Mister.
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I love to lay out by the pool and tan.....kayak all day at the lake and soak in the sun at the beach or river so my new Misty Mate personal mister has been my new best friend. I can't express how refreshing it is to feel that fine layer of mist land on my hot skin while soaking up the rays. 

Bring it poolside or to a BBQ, make your friends jealous but seriously don't leave home without it because it is perfect for everything you do and everywhere you go. 

I LOVE MY MISTY MATE MISTY 3 PERSONAL                                               MISTER!!

You can buy your own Misty Mate products directly off their website > ​http://www.mistymate.com/

Cremo ~ Original Shave Cream, Cremo Moisturizer & Cremo Wash Review

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ASTONISHINGLY SUPERIOR
SHAVING CREAM & SKIN CARE PRODUCTS.
Our American made products are dedicated to performance,
​style and value.

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MENS ORIGINAL SHAVE CREAM 6OZ
is by far my favorite shave cream. 
They sell a women's scent too but I am now a fan of the men's. 
To me they both work the same they just smell different. 
You will NEVER find a better shave cream. Cremo Men's Original Shave Cream will leave your legs, face or wherever your shaving silky smooth with no irritation. 
When done shaving before rinsing the shave cream off rub it in. It will add extra moisture to your body. 

For $7.99 the 6oz container will last you 90 days. I shave my legs every morning and have got well over 90 days out of this container. A little goes a long ways. It's silky smooth and all you need is a small (dime size is what I use) amount in your hand, rub it on your legs, shave, rub in, rinse off. 
You will see the results of the BEST and closest shave ever. 
This shave cream does everything it promises and more. 
I have not had a single nick or cut shaving since using. 
It's my MUST HAVE shave product. 
My boyfriend loves it too, but he doesn't shave that often so I stole it for my own. 
Cremo truly made a customer for life. 
The coolest part is you can find it at a store near you. 
I buy mine at Walmart. 

​Cremo is an exceptional shave cream. Why? Most shave "creams" and gels are foamy formulas full of air - not the best lubricant. Cremo requires one unusually thin, foam-free layer. It's concentrated against your skin, not in a cloud that gets scraped down the drain.
Cremo contains unique molecules that become impossibly slick when mixed with water, so your blade glides effortlessly over skin. You'll enjoy a clean, comfortable shave and astonishingly smooth skin - with virtually no nicks, razor burn or irritation. 
Directions for use: This Cream is unique: please read!
Rub skin with the hottest water you can stand for 30 seconds (in shower works best or use a hot towel).
Cremo Cream is highly concentrated and water activated. So, lightly coat skin with an almond-sized squeeze and let plenty of water mix with it. Less is often best.
Shave.
Add water as needed to make & keep it slippery, effective and easy to rinse from razor.
Massage back into skin you want to re-shave. This cream is so effective, most can comfortably shave against the grain for an even closer, longer lasting shave.
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My boyfriend uses Cremo Face Wash daily and really likes it.
He says it gets his face super clean with the perfect amount of moisture when dry. No face lotion needed. 
He get's some facial acne from time to time, since using Cremo Face Wash he has had no more acne issues. 
His skin looks great. 
Cremo is a must for your daily grooming, cleaning routine. 
Would make a perfect gift for a soon to be college student. 
Most face cleansers contain harsh, alkaline (pH negative) soaps. Soap aggressively strips your skin, dries it out, rarely washes completely off and clogs pores. Cremo Face Wash is a soap-free, pH neutral, concentrated foaming gel. It contains selective cleansing agents, like Laureth Sulfate, so it cleans without breaking down your skin’s natural emollient barrier.It contains essential botanical oils from lavender & melissa, so it enhances your skins moisture balance. It easily and completely rinses off leaving no undesirable waxy soap film or other residues.It leaves your skin looking and feeling absolutely fresh, natural and healthy.

Apply a quarter-sized amount to your wet palm.


Rub into a creamy lather.


Wash face and neck.


​Rinse perfectly clean.

Face Wash is paraben free.
Not tested on animals.
Made in the United States of America.

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FACE MOISTURIZERis a wonderful non greasy 24 hour face moisturizer that my boyfriend uses daily. He says after shaving it helps with any irritation he may have by soothing his face. 
He also likes that there is no greasy glow to his skin and the moisturizer absorbs quickly. 

It contains a calming, natural anti inflammatory, Triple-A Complex, rich in plant amino acids & polypeptides: it immediately & dramatically heals & soothes. Used for 2 weeks, you will see visibly improved skin. It contains unique microscopic moisture beads, Oleosomes, and other compounds so it hydrates for 24 hours without leaving skin sticky, shiny or greasy.
This also makes it uniquely light and fluid, not pudding-like, so it spreads and absorbs quickly. It won’t clog your pores. It leaves your skin looking and feeling absolutely fresh, natural and healthy. Enjoy!

Clean your skin thoroughly (Cremo Face Wash works the best as it leaves no film or residue and does not strip your skin).
Apply an almond-sized amount to your finger tips or palms and gently rub into your face and neck until it is fully absorbed.
Use more for drier skin, less for oily.

Cremo now has a line of Beard products that aren't even available online yet but you can pick them up at your local Wal-Mart. My boyfriend hasn't tried them but I would guess since Cremo made them they are excellent. 
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Cremo truly is the BEST Face and Shave products out there. They really made something that both men and women can use. The way it the shave creams work to helps you not get nicks and bumps is amazing. I wish I had this product many many years ago. My legs now have the closest nick free shave ever. 

Remember you can find Cremo online HERE or at your favorite retail store 

Mamma Chia Review & Giveaway

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Use code: LOVE15 for 15% off their online store www.ShopMammaChia.com

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The Mamma Chia Mission is to share the magic of chia and lead in its renaissance. WeThey are dedicated to offering the highest quality organic chia-based foods and beverages that provide vitality, energy and strength. Mamma Chia is a conscious and sustainable company that honors and uplifts both the soul of humanity and the soul of the planet.
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Mamma Chia sells some wonderful products. 
I remember the first time I was introduced to Mamma Chia. It was with a Organic Chia Seed Beverage. I thought it was the oddest thing I had ever had. To be honest it wasn't my favorite choice of beverages. I didn't try another one for about a year. One day while grocery shopping I decided to give Mamma Chia another try. From that day forward I have bee addicted. I love everything Mamma Chia makes. I drink and eat it daily. 

What makes Mamma Chia so good.... to me it's the Chia Seeds. 
​I love the taste, especially in the drinks, once they "puff up" they are amazing. 

Chia seeds come from the desert plant Salvia hispanica, a member of the mint family that grows in North, Central and South America. Consumed as early as 3,000 B.C., chia seeds were eaten as a grain, mixed with water, ground into flour, mixed into medicines, and pressed for Omega-3 oil.
Chia seeds were revered by both the Maya and Aztecs for their amazing energy and natural healing powers.

Chia is currently experiencing a renaissance and is quickly becoming a trusted household staple. Because it is neutral in flavor, chia can be easily incorporated into just about any recipe.  And, unlike flaxseed, chia seeds do not need to be ground to reap their nutritional benefits!  The versatility of this powerhouse makes chia seeds good for so many different things.
What are Chia Seeds Good For and Why You Should Eat Them.....There are so many reasons to eat chia seeds! Chia is one of the most nutrient-rich foods on the planet. Those tiny seeds are packed with Omega-3s, fiber, protein, calcium, iron and more. Chia seeds have:

  • 8x more Omega-3s than salmon
  • 70% more protein than soybeans
  • 25% more fiber than flaxseed
  • 6x more calcium than milk
  • 2x more potassium than a banana

*Based on a gram for gram comparison

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Mamma Chia’s Organic Chia Seed Beverages come in the following flavors:
Blackberry Hibiscus
 – Cherry Lime – Coconut Mango – Cranberry Lemonade – Guava Mamma
Raspberry Passion – Strawberry Lemonade
Seed Your Soul®
Mamma Chia pairs the highest quality organic chia seeds with delicious organic fruit juices to create our popular and deliciously fun chia seed drinks!  The beverages are full of healthy omega-3s, dietary fibers, complete protein, calcium, magnesium and more!  Combined, these nutrients create a vital force that delivers the power to live the life you’ve always wanted.
Mamma Chia’s Organic Chia Seed Beverages can be enjoyed on their own or as an addition to any meal.  You’ll get your full day of Omega-3s in every chia drink plus 25% of your dietary fiber and 4 grams of complete protein.
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Mamma Chia’s Organic Chia Seed Energy drinks come in the following flavors:
Blackberry Blast
 – Cherry Charge – Grape Power – Raspberry Razz
(This is my favorite Mamma Chia Drink, all 3 flavors are equally good)

Magic of Chia® + Clean Energy of Guayusa
Mamma Chia’s Organic Chia Seed Energy drinks combine the powerful nutrients of chia, the clean energy of fair-trade Guayusa and refreshing organic fruit juices for a truly great tasting beverage that provides an energizing lift to your day. This delicious chia energy drink delivers 2500mg of Omega-3s, 90mg natural caffeine (that’s as much as a cup of coffee!), plus fiber and protein. An invigorating way to start the day as well as the perfect afternoon pick-me-up.  Tantalize your taste buds with Blackberry Blast, Raspberry Razz, Grape Power or Cherry Charge!

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These wonderful (perfect for hiking) bars come in the following flavors:
Blueberry & Dark Chocolate – Cherry & Dark Chocolate – Coconut Almond & Dark Chocolate – Peanut & Dark Chocolate

Seed Your Soul®
Hungry for something tasty AND healthy?  Enjoy our delicious, organic chia bars that lovingly combine organic chia seeds with deep, rich dark chocolate, healthy fruits and savory nut blends.  These chia seed bars make for a satisfying, anytime snack! Each Organic Chia Vitality Bar delivers 1000mg Omega-3s, protein, fiber and more to power your soul’s purpose!

The bars are very filling. We find them perfect to pack in our day hiking packs. 
My favorite is the Coconut Almond & Dark Chocolate with Chia. 

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Mamma Chia Organic Chia Granola Clusters come in the following delicious flavors:
Wild Blueberry Clusters
 – Vanilla Almond Clusters – Cinnamon Pecan Clusters – Honey & Oats Clusters

Seed Your Soul®
Packed with 10 grams of protein (soy free & dairy free!) this tasty chia seed granola blends our organic chia seeds with the highest quality organic whole grains, fruits and nuts.  Mamma Chia Organic Chia Granola Clusters are delicious with your favorite milk, yogurt or just straight from the bag!
Our granola with chia seeds deliver 1500mg of Omega-3s and an amazing 5 grams of fiber! 

Best with milk, but good as a snack right out of the bag. 
Perfect for hiking, camping or just every day breakfast or snack. 
The Cinnamon Pecan Clusters are my favorite. 

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Chia Squeeze comes in the following flavors:
Cherry Beet – Blackberry Bliss – Green Magic – Mango Coconut – Strawberry Banana – Wild Raspberry
You will get one Chia Squeeze if you win. 
I take one of these every morning on my way to work and drink it while I drive. 
You more suck on it like a straw then drink but it is a thicker liquid. 
There is no flavor that is my favorite. I love them ALL. 
It's like a bit of heaven in a squeeze pouch. 
Makes my drive to work peaceful and yummy. 
We also take Chia Squeeze on all our hikes. They are good cold or room temp. 
Seed Your Soul®
Squeeze some natural vitality and powerful nutrients into your day! Our organic chia seeds are infused with delicious fruits and vegetables to create a convenient, fun and tasty snack for active people of all ages. With Omega-3s, protein, and fiber, Chia Squeeze is a satisfying anytime snack that naturally provides the vitality to power your soul’s purpose.
Chia Squeeze is available in 6 yummy flavors including Blackberry Bliss, Wild Raspberry, Green Magic, Mango Coconut, Strawberry Banana and our new Cherry Beet!  These portable chia seed snacks are great for lunchboxes, backpacks or gym bags to satisfy you on-the-go!

Buy ALL Mamma Chia products online with the Buy Now boxes above or use the below link to find a store near you. 

If you've never had Mamma Chia products you should give them a try. If you don't like them the first time or just not sure, try again. I now can't live without my Mamma Chia. 
All the products are excellent and fuel my body helping me have a great day. 
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Use code: LOVE15 for 15% off their online store www.ShopMammaChia.com

ENTER BELOW FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN ONE CHIA SQUEEZE 

People's Choice Beef Jerky Review & Giveaway

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I'm a Beef jerky addict. I eat it almost daily. We even make our own Jerky since I never found the perfect package out there... till I found People's Choice Beef Jerky. This is the BEST Beef Jerky ever. Each bag is different in it's own unique way. The flavors are awesome and so true to the names and the meat is tender and pretty much melts in your mouth. Truly the BEST Beef Jerky around 
Better then the Jerky is the story behind it. 
Watch the video below, it's worth the watch to see what this family has done since 1929. 

​​REAL TRADITION IS HANDMADE

We take great pride in our process. It is testament to our tradition. We have purposely retained the handmade element in each step of our process. It is our way of preserving tradition, remembering our history,                           and ensuring the highest quality product. Simply put, things are done better by hand.


People's Choice Beef Jerky sells some wonderful Jerky Boxes. Allowing you to pick from Simple, Sweet or Hot
Perfect for gift giving. Or you can purchase it in individual bags. They also have the BEST 100% BEEF STICKS in the World. PERFECT for camping and hiking. 

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JERKY BOXES 
SIMPLE & SAVORY

$ 18.00

The People's Choice Jerky Boxes are a great way to try our full range of beef jerky products. The Simple & Savory box features 3 delicious products from fan-favorite Classic line, tried & true Old Fashioned line, and savory Carne Seca line. 
**Sending the Jerky Box as a gift? Include your message in the notes section of the order and we will include a handwritten note!
The Simple & Savory box comes with one of the following, for a total of three bags:

  1. Old Fashioned Original - 2.5 OZ
  2. Carne Seca Limón - 2.5 OZ
  3. Classic Original - 3.25 OZ

+ 1 FREE 100% Beef Stick Original

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JERKY BOXES - SWEET TOOTH
$ 18.00

The People's Choice Jerky Boxes are a great way to try our full range of beef jerky products. The Sweet Tooth box will satisfy your love of all things sweet! The Sweet Tooth box features products from the fan-favorite Classic line, and delicious new Tasting Kitchen flavors. 
**Sending the Jerky Box as a gift? Include your message in the notes section of the order and we will include a handwritten note!
The Sweet Tooth Box comes with one of the following, for a total of five bags:

  1. Tasting Kitchen Garlic Ginger - 2.5 OZ
  2. Tasting Kitchen Orange Honey Teriyaki - 2.5 OZ
  3. Classic Teriyaki - 3.25 OZ

+ 1 FREE 100% Beef Stick Teriyaki 


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JERKY BOXES - SOME LIKE IT HOT
$ 30.00
The People's Choice Jerky Boxes are a great way to try our full range of beef jerky products. The Some Like It Hot box will guide you through our meat that brings the heat. The box features products from the fan-favorite Classic line, tried & true Old Fashioned line, savory Carne Seca line, and delicious new Tasting Kitchen flavors. 
**Sending the Jerky Box as a gift? Include your message in the notes section of the order and we will include a handwritten note!
The Some Like It Hot box comes with one of following for a total of five bags:

  1. Old Fashioned Hot & Spicy - 2.5 OZ
  2. Carne Seca Limón con Chile - 2.5 OZ
  3. Tasting Kitchen Sriracha - 2.5 OZ
  4. Tasting Kitchen Sweet Chili Habanero - 2.5 OZ
  5. Classic Hot & Spicy - 3.25 OZ

+ 1 FREE 100% Beef Stick Hot & Spicy

JERKY BOXES - HEALTH NUT
$ 36.00

The People's Choice Jerky Boxes are a great way to try our full range of beef jerky products. The Health Nut Jerky Box features our full range of All-NaturalGluten-Free, and High in Proteinproducts. Plus, they are Paleo and Keto friendly. Each product has from 0-1g Carbs and/or Sugar.

The Health Nut Jerky Box comes with one of following for a total of five bags:
1. Old Fashioned Original (2.5 OZ Bag) = Zero Sugar, Zero Carbs
2. Old Fashioned Hot & Spicy (2.5 OZ Bag) = Zero Sugar, Zero Carbs
3. Carne Seca Limón (2.5 OZ Bag) = Zero Sugar, Zero Carbs
4. Carne Seca Limón con Chile (2.5 OZ Bag) = Zero Sugar Zero Carbs
5. Carne Seca Machaca Jerky Chew (2.5 OZ Bag) = Zero Sugar, Zero Carbs
6. Tasting Kitchen Sriracha (2.5 OZ Bag) = 1 g SUGAR, 3 g CARBS

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This is the box of People's Choice Beef Jerky I received. It's packed full of a little bit of everything. From sweet to tangy & even plain. The 100% beef sticks are a great added bonus.
JERKY BOXES - ONE-OF-EVERYTHING
$ 66.00

The People's Choice Jerky Boxes are a great way to try our full range of beef jerky products. The One-of-Everything box guides you through our jerky family. The box features products from the fan-favorite Classic line, tried & true Old Fashioned line, savory Carne Seca line, and delicious new Tasting Kitchen flavors. 

The One-of-Everything box comes with one of the following, for a total of 11 bags:

  1. Old Fashioned Original - 2.5 OZ
  2. Old Fashioned Hot & Spicy - 2.5 OZ
  3. Carne Seca Limón - 2.5 OZ
  4. Carne Seca Limón con Chile - 2.5 OZ
  5. Tasting Kitchen Sriracha - 2.5 OZ
  6. Tasting Kitchen Garlic Ginger - 2.5 OZ
  7. Tasting Kitchen Sweet Chili Habanero- 2.5 OZ
  8. Tasting Kitchen Orange Honey Teriyaki - 2.5 OZ
  9. Classic Teriyaki - 3.25 OZ
  10. Classic Hot & Spicy - 3.25 OZ
  11. Classic Original - 3.25 OZ

+ 1 FREE 100% Beef Stick Teriyaki 
+ 1 FREE 100% Beef Stick Hot & Spicy 
+ 1 FREE 100% Beef Stick Original 

All the above boxes make great gifts. The beef jerky comes packaged up just like the picture shows and you can include a gift card when sending as a gift. I felt the prices are very reasonable for beef jerky. Trust me when I say this beef jerky is the best. It's nothing like the brands you find in the grocery store.
This tastes so fresh you will see the difference right away.

Truly the BEST BEEF JERKY I have ever had.
Even better then when we make it homemade. 
If I had to pick what flavors were my favorite in the One-Of-Everything Box I would have to say:
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Orange Honey Teriyaki. This bag of Beef Jerky fell apart in my mouth. The combination of the 3 flavors blended perfectly together. Not too sweet, just PERFECT. 
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Beef Sticks are just as the title: 100% Beef Sticks — no chicken, pork, or meat by-products, only lean cuts of 100% beef. I liked all 3 flavors equally. PERFECT for an on the go snack, hiking or camping. 
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Why I really like the Old Fashioned Beef Jerky Original: 100% USA Beef, Zero Sugar, Zero Carbs, Extra Lean Beef, All – Natural, Gluten Free, High in Protein. No Additives, No Preservatives, No MSG, Paleo-Friendly, Keto-Friendly
Step 1
SLICING
Whole muscle pieces of lean beef are trimmed by hand then sliced to proper size.
Step 2
MARINATING
Spice blends & marinades from family recipes dating back to the 1920s are infused into the meat
Step 3
LAYING
Each individual piece is laid by hand onto stainless steel racks
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Step 4
COOKING
The meat is cooked & dried to enhance the natural flavors of the meat
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Molly stared at the box of People Choice Beef Jerky till I opened it. I did have to share a small piece of the Beef Sticks with her, she agrees they are the BEST Beef Sticks EVER. 

Don't forget you can by all of People's Choice Beef Jerky products by themselves or in a Jerky Box, so you can just purchase what you like the best. They are all $6 a bag minus the Beef Sticks you get 3 packs for $18, so still $6 a pack. Remember these are the BEST 100% Beef Sticks EVER.

Enter Below to win.... One LUCKY Simple Side of Life viewer will win the SWEET TOOTH Jerky Box. 
Good Luck Everyone. 

MistyMate Cool Towel Review & Giveaway

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MistyMate is the world’s leading manufacturer of consumer mist products. Founded in 1989 with the invention of the world’s first pressure operated personal mister, MistyMate was the first company dedicated to emerging as the leading brand in the newly founded industry we call “mist cooling”. Today, MistyMate has expanded its scope to encompass a varietal product line while remaining faithful to its commitment to produce unparalleled never-before-seen consumer mist products.
MistyMate creates the world's most advanced misting products. Consumer cooling products are the foundation of our company, and at our core are cutting edge misting products that deliver continuously streaming mist using environmentally friendly technologies. Ourpersonal misters and misting systems represent the industry flagship in terms of design, quality, and performance. Just ask our millions of satisfied customers who have depended on MistyMate® products in every condition from leisure, lifestyle, sports, camping and outdoor living to military and survival applications.

MistyMate has tons of awesome products to keep you cool during the hot days. As a glassblower in California I truly appreciate this company and can't live without their products all year round but particularly during the spring and summer months.

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I have worked in my hot glass shop using a number of different brand cool towels but MistyMate cool towel is different and you can feel and see that difference straight out of the container. It has a different texture and it's thicker than my others. It's much more absorbent. I received the new extra large sized cool towel. It's 35.4" x 15.7" and it's been a miracle for me. You are supposed tosubmerge the towel in cold water for 3-5 minutes to ensure that it totally absorbs the max amount of water. Then lightly twist to get all excess water out of the towel and you are good to go.It will stay cool for a few hours.
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I use my MistyMatecool towel for hours on end. During hot work days I will used it from morning  until night so what I do it keep a bowl on my work bench full of ice water......lots of ice and I soak my cool towel in the ice water. It gets super cold!! Then I drape it across my shoulders tokeep my body temperature down while I work. It also comes in hand when I need to wipe my face off. Then after an hour or two I will dunk the towel back into the ice water to get the towel cold again. 
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The MistyMate Cool Towel comes in three brilliant colors,blue, pink and green. There's a color for everyone or grab all three because if you're like me you can never have enough of these. Pack one in your gym bag or keep it next to your home gym equipment. Keep them in your camping gear for hikes. Store them in your cooler for hot days kayaking or fishing. These are perfect for everything, anytime and they are light weight so it wont drag you down.

Something I Love About MistyMate Is They Support Our Troops!
Imagine being in 130 degrees wearing 70 pounds of gear, and being thousands of miles away from your loved ones. 

Misty Mate is very proud of all our service men and women in the Armed Forces and grateful for the sacrifices they and their families make to ensure our Freedoms, here and abroad.  Through the hard work of the Cool Our Troops Organization and the generosity of many who contributed to the cause, MistyMate has sent over 179,000 Misty Mates to soldiers in or on the way to the Middle East!

You can buy these incredibly cool and affordableMistyMate cool towels and a huge variety of other products to keep you super cool directly from MistyMate website and it will be delivered quickly to your door.
                                                                         GIVEAWAY!!!

MistyMate is giving away one Cool Towel to the winner of this awesome Simple Side of Life giveaway!!! Good Luck!! Follow MistyMate on all their social media pages and don't forget to tweet daily for extra entry points.

Savannah Bee Company Orange Blossom Honey Review & Giveaway

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Savannah Bee Company grew out of Teds passion for bees, beekeeping and honey. Their specialtyhoney is the culmination of a 35 year search for the world’s best. Their beauty products deliver real benefits derived from treasured hive ingredients– beeswax, royal jelly, propolis, and honey

Savannah Bee Company has a huge variety of honey and honey based products to choose from. I am in love with Savannah Bee Company.Since 2002, Savannah Bee Company has led the industry inspecialty honey and beeswax-based body care. Savannah Bee’s mission is to provide pure, delicious honey and natural, luxurious hive products while educating people about the wonders of the honeybee. Emulating the symbiosis of honeybees, Savannah Bee strives to benefit everything it touches. Savannah Bee Company has been mentioned in numerous publications, including Southern Living, Marie Claire, Whole Living, Virtuoso Life, and Better Homes & Gardens. Savannah Bee Company is a 2011 winner of the prestigious sofi Award for Outstanding Classic and has been a member of the Inc. 5000, Inc. Magazine’s list of fastest-growing, privately owned companies, for the past three years.

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Savannah Bee Company sent me their Orange Blossom Honey and it is soooooo good. It's one of my favorites so far. It really goes good with everything. This is an excellent all around honey. 

It's very smooth and easy to spread and use. I have some honeys where you have to fight for it just to get it out of the bottle or container but not this honey. Savannah Bee Company Orange Blossom honey drizzles beautifully out of the jar and taste incredible.

Savannah Bee Company Orange Blossom Honey explodes with bold sweetness and a subtle citrus flavor! Floral, fruity, and incredibly aromatic, this sunshine-soaked Florida orange grove honey is perfect baked into Baklava or drizzled over buttery French toast. Try Orange Blossom Honey as a dip for fresh figs, strawberries, and melon. This honey is their earliest harvest of the honey season and a sure sign that summer is on the way! KSA Kosher Certified.

This Orange Blossom Honey comes in a variety of sizes and cool shaped jars making it perfect for home and adding to gift baskets.
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You can even buy the 12oz honey bottle with a honey pump. How cool is that? This is the first time I have seen the honey pump and I think it's perfect for pumping your honey into tea or onto a spoon. It totally eliminates the mess that honey can make.
You can pick up your own Orange Blossom honey as well as a huge variety ofSavannah Bee Company products directly from their website:

http://savannahbee.com/orange-blossom-honey

                         GIVEAWAY!!!!

One lucky Simple Side of Life reader will win the same 3oz jar of Savannah Bee Company Orange Blossom Honey that I received.

Good luck, follow them on all their social media pages and tweet daily for extra entry points.

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Tweexy Nail Polish Holder Review & Giveaway

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Tweexy was created by Mark and Liz of South Carolina. They are problem solver and obviously extremely clever people. Knowing how many girls polish theirnails Liz and Mark began to think of ways that they could make this task more simple for people. I personally struggle at times trying to hold the bottle just right as a I dip the brush in and out of the bottle all while having wet fingers. Of course like many of you know painting my right hand is always more difficult since I have to use my left to do it. I find myself trying to get crafty wedging the bottle between my fingers of the hand I'm painting, careful not to spill or smear. Liz and Mark came up with the most genius idea to solve this problem......the Tweexy!!!
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The Tweexy is amazing!!!
When I saw this invention/product on facebook I immediately knew I HAD to have one so I tracked them down. I was so excited when they were willing to let me try my very own Tweexy.

The Tweexy fit fingers of every size so you don't have to worry if it will be too big or too small because it will fit practically everyone. Not only will it fit snug as a bug on your finger to keep your polish steady and in place but it will also help you keep your finger spread so you don't bump them into each other ruining all your hard work. We all know how frustrating that can be.

Tweexy has a gripping feature at the bottom of the crown (the bowl you place your polish bottle in) that keeps your polish from sliding around on you.

Tweexy also has two rubber wings on the side so you can easily squeeze the finger grips open and switch it from one hand to the other without messing up your wet polish. Mark, Liz and their brilliant designer David, truly thought of every thing when creating this beauty.

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Tweexy is perfect for painting your nails or a friends nails either at home or on the go. This makes it simple to paint your nails anywhere you are without spillage. There are multiple ways you can wear this depending on your own comfort of how you plan to use it.
You can get a Tweexy in many different colors so pick your favorite or pick a few. I picked blue!! These make such great gifts too. You can give your friend, relative or loved one a gift basket of polishes and now include a Tweexy or two. I think these also would make amazing stocking stuffers or Easter basket fillers. What girl would not just LOVE, LOVE a Tweexy?
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You can buy your Tweexy from many places but to make it simple just go directly to their website and it will direct you to them on amazon.
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                                                                       GIVEAWAY!!!!
One lucky Simple Side of Life reader will win their very own Tweexy so good luck and remember to tweet daily for extra entry points.

Whimzees ~ Natural Dog Treats Review

Dogs need to brush their teeth daily just like us and
Whimzees helps make brushing dogs teeth easier. 
My girls love their Whimzees tooth brushes. 
Whimzees is a company of dog-lovers, people-lovers and Earth-lovers. We’re obsessed with bringing only the best, healthiest and most-fun dog products to the world. And we do it in a sustainable, socially-responsible way.
Whimzees has numerous shapes and kinds of Dental Dog Chews. 
MEET THE WHIMZEES FAMILY
BETTER HEALTH · BETTER FUN · BETTER QUALITY
STIX
​Here are some stix your dog will always want to fetch. Made with all-natural ingredients, the vegetable-based texture will help remove plaque and tartar as they chew.
NATURAL · GLUTEN-FREE · VEGETARIAN
​Now your dog’s dream of catching a hedgehog can come true. Made with all-natural ingredients, the vegetable-based texture will help remove plaque and tartar as they chew.
NATURAL · GLUTEN-FREE · VEGETARIAN
HEDGEHOG
​Brushing teeth was never more tastful! Made with clove bud oil for oral benefits.
NATURAL · GLUTEN-FREE · VEGETARIAN
VEGGIE
​STRIP
​Now your dog’s dream of catching an alligator can come true. Made with all-natural ingredients, the vegetable-based texture will help remove plaque and tartar as they chew.
NATURAL · GLUTEN-FREE · VEGETARIAN
ALLIGATOR
​Your dog might have a bone to pick with the rice bone. Made with all-natural ingredients, the vegetable-based texture will help remove plaque and tartar as they chew.
NATURAL · GLUTEN-FREE · VEGETARIAN
RICE BONE
Brushing teeth was never more tastful! Made with clove bud oil for oral benefits.

NATURAL · GLUTEN-FREE · VEGETARIAN

VEGGIE SAUSAGE
Now your dog will always want to brush their teeth. Made with all-natural ingredients, the vegetable-based texture will help remove plaque and tartar as they chew.
NATURAL · GLUTEN-FREE · VEGETARIAN
This is the pack of Whimzees my girls got to sample.
They love them. 
Every night after dinner they get one.  
All I have to do is say "tooth brush" and they come running. 
To them it's a treat, to me it's a dog with fresh breath & clean teeth. 

VEGGIE EAR
The veggie ear won’t help your dog’s hearing but it will help their teeth. Made with all-natural ingredients, the vegetable-based texture will help remove plaque and tartar as they chew.
NATURAL · GLUTEN-FREE · VEGETARIAN
Made with all-natural ingredients, the vegetable-based texture will help remove plaque and tartar as they chew.

NATURAL · GLUTEN-FREE · VEGETARIAN

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CROSS BONE

Now your dog will always want to brush their teeth. Made with all-natural ingredients, the vegetable-based texture will help remove plaque and tartar as they chew.
NATURAL · GLUTEN-FREE · VEGETARIAN
TOOTHBRUSH XL

No matter if your dog is big or small Whimzees has a Dental Chew designed just for them.
Excellent and easy way to keep your dogs mouth fresh, plaque & tartar free. 

Back to the Roots Review & Giveaway

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Back to the Roots is a super cool, down to earth company and I am so happy to have the privilege to be able to work with them and review their amazing products. Back to the Roots was started by two college kids that had/have a true passion for growing their own foods.

During a college class they learned that mushrooms could grown entirely on spent coffee grounds. After watching hours of how-to videos and turning their frat kitchen into a science experiment they eventually decided to give up their corporate job offers to become full-time mushroom farmers.

​What started as curiosity about urban farming has turned into a passion to Undo Food™ and reconnect families back to where it comes from through fun and delicious ready to grow and ready to eat products. 

That passion to Undo Food is what took them from organic mushroom kits to stoneground breakfast cereal. Sometimes, we want to grow food ourselves, taste the absolute freshness, and show kids how mushrooms or herbs grow. And at the other times, we're busy, running out the door, and we just want to eat something - like breakfast cereal - that's already been cooked for us. But Back to the Roots believes the underlying trust, transparency, and consciousness shouldn't change from the produce aisle to the grocery aisle, or from ready to grow to ready to eat. They believe in a future where all food comes from the kitchen, not a lab; and where R&D teams aren't biochemists, but our grandparents. 

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Back to the Roots makes so many awesome products, I feel like I must have them all. I did however get the chance to try their Mushroom Farm. It's so fun to watch your mushrooms grow from tiny little babies to full sized mushrooms ready to pick and eat. 
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The first step to getting your Mushroom Farm going is to take it out of the box, using a knife cut a " + " into the bag so that it's able to flap open while growing. 
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This is such a fun project for you to do with the kids or even on your own if you don't have kids. Everything you need comes in this little kit and it even includes so seeds. I got cherry tomato seeds and planted them right away. I thought it was cool how it had that extra surprise inside.
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With your knife you will then kind of scrap a way a little bit of the white top layer that is covering the soil and then place the bag face down into water and let soak for 8 hours.
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After the 8 hours soaking in water remove the bag and place it back into the box. Your Mushroom Farm is all ready to grow. You must spray the soil periodically to keep the soil moist. Place your Mushroom Farm near a window but avoid direct light. I had the most success keeping mine on a table in my back yard that was under an overhang. The covered patio was perfect because it 
received light during the day but was never in direct light. We kept the spray bottle right next to the box so that we could all take turns spraying it throughout the day so it would never get dried out. You must keep this moist in order for it to work. After about a week we started to notice tiny, adorable little baby mushrooms.
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These mushrooms were so delicious. We cooked them up in butter and garlic chunks and ate them just like that. They would be perfect mixed into any dish you and suuuper yummy to have topped on a bacon cheeseburger. The coolest thing about this farm is when you are all done harvesting your first batch you can just turn the box around and repeat all the steps again to begin growing a second farm out of the back. So the fun continues again!!!
It was really exciting to see themushrooms start to poke out in little clusters. I was surprised how many their were and how quickly they started to grow. After a few week the mushrooms were large enough to pick and eat.
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Back to the Roots has many awesome products that are not only delicious but also educational for the entire family. These products are a great way to learn about growing your own organic foods. We are a gardening family so we love Back to the Roots products. Aside from the Mushroom Farm they also sell Garden-In-A-Can, Garden-In-A-Jar, Self Watering Planter and Water Garden. I think theWater Garden is sooooo cool. You can have a garden and a fish all at once. 
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Bring the garden inside with a self-cleaning fish tank that grows food! The Water Garden (formerly the Aqua Farm) creates a closed-loop ecosystem—the fish feed the plants and plants clean the water!
The Water Garden includes: 

  • Fish tank and gravel
  • Organic seeds and grow stones
  • Natural fertilizer 
  • Coupon for a Betta fish
  • Fish food
  • Silent, submersible water pump
  • Designed and manufactured in the USA
You can find these products in a store near you like Home Depot, Barnes & Nobles or buy them directly off the Back to the Roots website.
                                                                      GIVEAWAY!!!!!

The super awesome people at Back to the Roots are giving away an amazing prize to one lucky Simple Side of Life reader. One reader will win 2 Garden-In-A-Can's as a prize so good luck and tweet daily for extra entry points.

Worldwise better products better planet PET TOYS

My dogs and cats received some exciting new toys from go dog a few weeks ago. When opening the box Molly our mini dachshund was so excited, each toy that came out of the box she grabbed from me, ran into the other room set it down and came back for the next one. She was overwhelmed with excitement. Our other dog Jacky doesn't believe in toys, I guess she is just too cool for them, so she walked away and got in bed, silly dog. 
Even Duncan our big orange cat had to get in on the excitement. He thinks he's part dog so he loves small dog toys. Little did he know the box contained some wonderful cat toys too. 
The first toy Molly grabbed and her now all time favorite toy (now missing it's eyes) was FurBallz.

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These silly characters are made from long pile plush in bright colors and a fun, round shape! Lined with Chew Guard Technology™ they will stand up to tough play! 


This cool toy keeps her entertained alone or with us playing with her. Her yellow FurBallz rolls all around with just a small nudge, she get's it rolling from just a small push. Next thing you know it's as if the ballz trying to get away from her, she has this things rolling all around the living room floor. She has a blast playing with this toy. It's even her toy she brings to bed to rest her head on. 
Molly removed her FurBallz eyes on day one. She ALWAYS removes toys eyes, tags, ears or limbs. She will spend hours trying to saw these pieces off as soon as she receives a new toy. I know, she is odd.
Molly also received an Amphibianz Mr. Frog, it's a brightly colored large frog toy. This is the first toy with arms and legs that she didn't destroy at all. She seems to really love this toy, she hasn't even tried to take it's arms and legs off. She loves when we throw her Mr. Frog around, she will chase it and bring it back over and over. 
These sturdy characters are made with Chew Guard Technology™ a manufacturing process that adds a tough, durable liner to every toy. The reinforced seams and specially engineered lining  were made to withstand the rigors of a dog's play. Dogs are tough but Chew Guard™ is tougher!

Molly received a Hear Doggy! Flats. 
Her's is in the shape of a Giraffe. 
She has only taken the horns off this toy. She has been really nice to this set of toys, unusual for her. 
I guess she really likes them. 
Flats are great for smaller dogs or smaller mouth dogs. The body part is very flat with a no loud squeak. 
Molly can hear it, we can't. 
Hear Doggy! toys give your pet the same sensation and enjoyment of traditional squeaky toys without the irritating noise!
 The science behind Hear Doggy!: Dogs can hear sounds at a higher frequency (0 to 45KHz) than humans (0 to 20 KHz). Tuned to an ultrasonic range in the 24-28 KHz frequency, each Hear Doggy! squeaker is out of human hearing range, but still fun for your four-legged friend.
These sturdy characters are made with Chew Guard Technology™ a manufacturing process that adds a tough, durable liner to every toy. The reinforced seams and specially engineered lining  were made to withstand the rigors of a dog's play. Dogs are tough but Chew Guard™ is tougher!
We have two cats, Duncan the big orange kitty and Katy the all black older cat.
Katy for being 14 years old still loves cat toys, she plays with them daily.
Duncan is still young ( 2 years old) & loves toys. He will attack anything that moves. 
Duncan loves this little squirrel. I sprinkle a little cat night on it's tail. He will flip it around and carry it daily. He even shares it with Molly his big sister. He will bring it over to her, set it by her face and let her run around with it. When she is done Duncan takes it back to his cat house where it stays till he is ready to play again. 
Hot Pursuit is the coolest toy from SmartyKat. Both Duncan and Katy loves this toy. 
It has a few different speeds ( I think 4) from slow movement to fast with single motion to pulse movement. Under the cute mouse print cloth is a feather that twirls around. Duncan can spend hours playing with this toy. He will even back up far from it and run back pouncing on the material. It's fun to watch. I tried downloading a video for you all to see but for some reason it won't let me post it in this review. I will keep trying. It's super cute. 

​Feather Whirl

​ will keep your cat busy for hours. They can attack the feathers at they twirl around, stopping sometimes or moving faster. Both my cats will play with the Feather Whirl at the same time. I have to keep this away from Molly the mini dachshund, she isn't the best when it comes to feather toys, since she can see the feather twirling around she get's out of control & wants to tear it off. . 

SmartyKat gives pet parents the best of all worlds: innovative products, stylish designs, environmental responsibility and affordability all in one place. Our products are rigorously tested to ensure they're safe for pets and come with our satisfaction guarantee.
Since our pets are like our children it's important they have
good quality products to keep them entertained. 
I am always searching for something fun for the kids to play with.
With WorldWise you have so many brands to choose from. Each with something fun, colorful and of the highest quality. 
Check them out, you will find something your pets need. 

e-cloth Review & Giveaway

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e-cloth sells some wonderful cleaning clothes that can be used with just water, no chemicals needed. 
I am very picky when it comes to cleaning my kitchen. I don't like sponges and i'm not a huge fan of wash clothes.
I am always searching for something that will help me clean my kitchen but with little chemical use. I even make my own cleaning supplies just so I know what's in them.
Recently I was introduced to two of e-cloth's kitchen cleaning products. I have to say, these are by far the BEST cleaning products I have ever used. I love them, my kitchen loves them. 
I have in the past used other products from e-cloth and really liked them, the fact that I can clean my home with just water in a cloth is amazing. No chemical residue or smell is a great way to clean. 
Why Choose e-cloth?
At e-cloth, we don’t like to say we sell cleaning cloths, we sell Chemical Free Cleaning. This isn’t some marketing gimmick and we’re not an As Seen On TV disappointment that you hear about on the evening news - In fact,e-cloth is featured in the May issue of Real Simple and has been rated Best of the Best in three separate categories! Chemical Free Cleaning isn’t a product as much as a lifestyle change. Choosing to clean differently in order to clean better with less effort, and make your home safer by eliminating toxic chemicals.

e-cloth is just a better cloth and a better clean!
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I received the two above products from e-cloth. I use these both daily and have since the evening I received them. I have also washed them both once in my washing machine. I don't think they truly needed the washing but I wanted to see how they held up for review purposes, they both still work and look brand new. 
These are by far my FAVORITE kitchen cleaning helpers.  
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Wish I would of been introduced to this WONDERFUL Washing Up Pad a long time ago.... This is truly by far the BEST washing up pad you will ever find. I have tried everything, nothing will compare. Funny how something so simple as washing dishes had me so excited.... Not only is the shape of this pad perfect for getting into tight spaces, like cups, it also has some awesome scrubbing power, getting the dirtiest pots and pans clean with very little effort. 
  • Includes one (1) 5.5" x 3.25" x .5" Washing Up Pad
  • Dual sided pad for cleaning the toughest cleaning tasks
  • Scrubbing side (grey) easily removes stuck-on food residue and hardened messes
  • e-cloth fiber side (yellow) cuts through grease and grime
  • Ideal for pots and pans, baking dishes, plates, cutlery
  • Guaranteed for 300 washes without losing performance.
  • e-cloth fiber side: 80% polyester / 20% Polyamide

Where to Use:  Kitchen Cleaning, Bathroom Cleaning, Pots and Pans, baking dishes, plates, silverware, showers, sinks, tubs, barbeque grills, etc
Kitchen Cleaning is more effective due to the strong scubbing power of the grey side and the grease gathering of the yellow microfiber side
Bathroom Cleaning beneifts most from the scrubbing power of the grey side adding extra power to tough bathroom dirt and mildew.
Scrubbing side made from polyester threads surrounded in tough non-scratching nylon and then made into e-cloth’s scrubbing fabric.  Can be used on non-stick surfaces without scratching or damaging the surfaces.  e-cloth fiber side is made from the highest quality cleaning microfiber fabric available in the world.  Sponge material between fabrics.
Made in South Korea

ONLY $5.99 & the best $5.99 you will ever spend for your kitchen. 

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After washing dishes the Kitchen Dynamo is the best for counter,
​stove and wherever else clean up is needed. 
It picks up the smallest of crumbs with just one swipe. I am so impressed with this product. It's even perfect for washing dishes and it works wonders on glass cups, not a single smudge will be around after a swipe of the kitchen dynamo. But I mainly use it for counters and stove, also wiping down the microwave after each meal. 
  • Includes one (1) 6.5" x 3.5" Kitchen Dynamo
  • Extra long fibers clean hard-to-reach areas under faucets and into corners
  • Scrubbing stripes are ideal for removing stubborn grime and residue
  • Ideal for quick cleans around sinks and faucets, on counters and tabletops
  • Great for cleaning out mugs, cups, and glassware
  • Superb for cleaning up crumbs on counters
  • Guaranteed for 300 washes without losing performance.
  • e-cloth fiber side: 80% polyester / 20% Polyamide

Where to Use:  Kitchen Cleaning, Bathroom Cleaning, Pots and Pans, baking dishes, plates, cutlery, showers, sinks, tubs, barbeque grills, etc
Kitchen Cleaning is more effective due to the strong scubbing power of the scrubbing stripes and the grease gathering of the long soft fibers
Scrubbing stripes made from polyester threads surrounded in tough non-scratching nylon and then made into e-cloth’s scrubbing fabric.  Can be used on non-stick surfaces without scratching or damaging the surfaces.  e-cloth fibers are made from the highest quality cleaning microfiber fabric available in the world
80% polyester / 20% polyamide
Made in Indonesia

Only $7.99 again an excellent investment for your kitchen. 

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Check out other AMAZING e-cloth products.

There is something for every room in your house. All great products. I have tried a few and love them all. 

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e-cloth products enable a chemical-free cleaning process that only uses water.  Using microfiber technology, proprietary equipment and manufacturing techniques e-cloth produces superior performing products to meet specific cleaning challenges.
Since its founding in 1995, e-cloth has rapidly grown into Europe's No. 1 chemical-free cleaning company.  e-cloth products began being sold in the United States in 2008. 
Our aim is to supply the most effective, healthiest and most environmentally friendly cleaning products available at a good value to the consumer.
Our single minded focus on high performance cleaning has created a range of products that clean entirely without chemicals, using just water.  The selection includes Single Cloth Packs, Two Cloth Packs, and Multi Cloth Value Packs for general cleaning, for cleaning in specific rooms such as the kitchen and bathroom, and for specific tasks such as cleaning stainless steel, stovetops, and windows.
In additional to exceptional cleaning, e-cloth products provide significant cost and time savings and real health and environmental benefits versus ordinary cleaning.

Enter below for your chance to win the same products I reviewed. Good Luck Everyone!

Loving Pets Treats and Pet Bowls Review

Loving Pets has some wonderful pet treats that are simple, healthy and made with all natural ingredients.
No additives, glycerins, artificial preservatives or fillers are ever used.
They use only use the highest quality ingredients.  
Loving Pets still keeps their treats affordably priced.
​Your dog’s safety is also a major concern. The treats are Tested in the USA Quality Assurance Program that tests all their treat lines. In addition, they now farm and make four of their treat families right here in the USA.
​That’s why when you give your pet a Loving Pets treat, you can be confident
they are getting the safest and healthiest treats available.
Puffsters Chips are perfect all natural air-puffed snacks that my dogs know by name. 
All I have to do is say "Puffsters" and they come running. 
My girls LOVE these. 
The cranberry and chicken not so much, but the apple and chicken and sweet potato and chicken they go nuts over. 
I laugh every time they bite into a Puffsters Chip. You can hear each bite of this soft air-puffed snack. 
~Crunch Crunch Crunch~
Join the Pet Snack Food Revolution with these low fat, guilt-free, 100% made in the USA, air-puffed treats. With only 10 calories per treat, 100% all natural Puffsters® are crunchy and flavorful. They have no additives, glycerin, preservatives, soy or corn. Puffsters are a perfect training treat, or are a great snack for your pet – any time!
With more than 50 treats per bag, Puffsters are extremely affordable
PUFFSTERS APPLE & CHICKEN Your pet will crave these crunchy, delicious, guilt-free snack treats. Puffsters are 100% made in the USA. At less than 10 calories per treat, Puffsters make the perfect training treat or any-time snack. Each bag of Puffsters is foil lined and zipper sealed for freshness, and CONTAINS MORE THAN 50 TREATS PER BAG! Made using 100% all natural chicken and apples, they will keep your dog fit, healthy and satisfied.
PUFFSTERS SWEET POTATO & CHICKEN Your pet will crave these crunchy, delicious, guilt-free snack treats. Puffsters are 100% made in the USA. At less than 10 calories per treat, Puffsters make the perfect training treat or any-time snack. Each bag of Puffsters is foil lined and zipper sealed for freshness, and CONTAINS MORE THAN 50 TREATS PER BAG! Made using 100% all natural chicken and sweet potato, they will keep your dog fit, healthy and satisfied.
PUFFSTERS CRANBERRY & CHICKEN Your pet will crave these crunchy, delicious, guilt-free snack treats. Puffsters are 100% made in the USA. At less than 10 calories per treat, Puffsters make the perfect training treat or any-time snack. Each bag of Puffsters is foil lined and zipper sealed for freshness, and CONTAINS MORE THAN 50 TREATS PER BAG! Made using 100% all natural chicken and cranberries,
they will keep your dog fit, healthy and satisfied.
Both my girls LOVE Waggles
and I love that they are 100% sourced &  made in the USA. 
lovingpetsproducts.com/product-category/dog-treats/waggles/Waggles are 
100% all natural chicken skin treats. They have a crunch to them when my dogs eat them, but not too crunchy or hard. I know this since Jacky the Shih Tzu can eat them with no issues. 
Wheat, gluten, corn and glycerin free, your dog will simply think that
Waggles are the most awesome treat on the planet!

Loving Pets doesn't just sell pet treats, they also have pet bowls. 

My dogs and cats all enjoy drinking from the large BELLA BOWLS COASTAL HAWAIIAN RED

It has a cute black marquis surrounds white bones with a black outline set on a deep red background. 

All Bella Bowls feature:

  • Vet-recommended bacteria resistant stainless steel interior
  • Removable rubber base prevents skids, spill and noise
  • Dishwasher safe (remove rubber ring)
  • Patented - Exclusively from Loving Pets
At dinner time the girls usually eat from their Clip On Dolce Dishes® – Blue & Pink (blue shown above) Sometimes they will eat from the Wicker Dolce Diner® – Black (shown on far right without the bowls) the bowls come out of the Wicket Dolce Diner, that is bowl Jacky is eating out of in this picture. 
They don't seem to be a big fan of the Wicker Dolce Dinner. I more use it for the cats water and dry food. 
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Unique Stainless steel bowl with removable blue transparent clip on plastic ring and removable skid-free / low noise rubber base. This simple but beautiful bowl features a bacteria resistant stainless steel interior. The removable skid-free rubber feet help ensure quiet, spill-free dining. All Clip On Dolce Dishes are dishwasher safe (remove rubber rings first!).

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Vet-recommended stainless steel bowl Resists bacteria Extremely Durable Cleans easily Removable rubber feet Dishwasher safe (remove rubber parts) Skid free, spill preventing Low noise dining Affordably priced

Clip On Dolce Dishes come in Small, Medium and Large (medium blue bowl shown in image with my dogs)
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Simulated black colored wicker base with removable stainless steel bowls. The look of wicker without the difficulties of cleaning. These double diners feature removable, bacteria resistant stainless steel bowls in a durable, textured, plastic base. The removable skid-free rubber feet help ensure quiet, spill-free dining. All Wicker Dolce Double Diners are dishwasher safe (remove rubber feet first!). Vet-recommended stainless steel bowl Resists bacteria Extremely Durable Cleans easily Removable rubber feet Dishwasher safe (remove rubber parts) Skid free, spill preventing Low noise dining Affordably priced

Aqua & Purple translucent bone-shaped base with removable stainless steel bowls.

These bone-shaped double diners features removable, bacteria resistant stainless steel bowls in an extremely durable pebble textured plastic base. The removable skid-free rubber feet help ensure quiet, spill-free dining. All Dolce Double Diners are dishwasher safe (remove rubber feet first!).

Loving Pets also has these adorable cat bowls
We are sorry, but Loving Pets does not sell pet bowls through their website.
To purchase, please find your local retailer by using their
STORE LOCATOR. 

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1/2 Pint Pesce Dolce Diner – Aqua Aqua translucent fish-shaped base with removable stainless steel bowls. This fish-shaped double diners features removable, bacteria resistant stainless steel bowls in an extremely durable pebble textured polycarbonate plastic base. The removable skid-free rubber feet help ensure quiet, spill-free dining. All Dolce Double Diners are dishwasher safe (remove rubber feet first!).

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1/2 Pint Pesce Dolce Diner – Purple Vet-recommended stainless steel bowl Resists bacteria Durable Cleans easily Removable rubber feet Dishwasher safe (remove rubber parts) Skid free, spill preventing Low noise dining Affordably priced

Why should you buy your pets bowls and treats from Loving Pets?

As pet owners ourselves, the Loving Pets family values the importance of safe, healthy and affordable pet products. That’s why our dog and cat treats are made with only all-natural, high quality ingredients – and are designed with your pet’s health in mind. Our dog bowls, cat dishes, slow feeders, and other pet accessories are always manufactured using the finest materials. You can feel confident that when you buy Loving Pets products, you are getting the best.
In 2007, when treat safety became a major concern of the entire pet industry, we responded by launching our Tested in the USA Quality Assurance program. Since then, Loving Pets treats are TESTED BY AN INDEPENDENT, USA LAB. Now, every batch of our treats baring our “Tested in the USA Seal” has its complete results posted within the Quality Assurance section of our website.
In 2010, to further ensure the quality and safety of our pet treats, Loving Pets began to focus on creating Made in the USA and Sourced in the USA dog and cat treats. When we make Barksters®, Grill-icious™, and It’s Purely Natural™ dog treats, as well as two varieties of our It’s Purely Natural™ cat treats, we hand-select only the healthiest, all-natural USA farm-raised ingredients. As a result, Loving Pets has proven that Made in the USA pet treats can be affordable, healthy and available to any pet-parent.
As America’s best-selling stainless steel pet feeding bowls, Loving Pets’ Bella Bowls® continue to provide innovation, quality and affordability in stylish and functional options to fit any home décor.  Since their launch in 2005, patented Bella Bowls are now available in 4 convenient sizes and an expanding array of stylish designs, colors and patterns.  Pet-parents love them because they are easy to clean, dishwasher safe and naturally bacteria-resistant.
As a growing part of the pet industry, not only do we believe our products should support a healthy pet lifestyle, but we work hard to educate pet owners to do the same. With the mission of making life better for pets and the people that love them, Loving Pets proudly supports the global pet community by donating to pet shelters, rescues and pet-related causes that make a difference.

THEY ARE THE BEST AND YOUR PETS WILL THANK YOU

The Mason Jar Cookie Company Hope For The Warriors Patriot Mix Review & Giveaway

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The Mason Jar Cookie Company is one of my very favorite companies. They have taken every ones favorite treat..... cookies....and made them so simple to bake. With Mason Jar Cookie Company you don't need to be a master baker or have a million ingredients in your kitchen. All you need is an egg, vanilla and butter. These are the coolest jars of mix ever. The Mason Jar Cookie Company has layered all the dry ingredients you need to bake these cookies in a very eye catching way. The ingredients are divided by color with candies, kisses and decorative sprinkles on top. 

All these ingredients come in a reusable Mason Jar so there is truly no waste. After yourcookies have been baked you can save the jar for another time. I love this environmentally friendly packaging so much and I personally, do use these jars again and again . You can also buy these mixes in a pouch if you decide you don't want the mason jar. These cookie mix jars are the best gifts ever and are fun to have around if your kids feel like baking because there is really no way to mess them up.

Also they support US Military Veterans on their custom Artisanal production line - it makes them feel good and it should make you feel good too.

I have made a few different mixes from The Mason Jar Cookie Company but this time they sent me a very special mix. This mix is not only delicious, it actually has meaning behind it and stands for something close to my heart.  My man is a Purple Heart recipient so we are 100% behind this special cookie mix.

                                             Hope For The Warriors Patriot Mix !!!

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​The Hope for the Warriors Patriot Mix is their delicious traditional cookie base with patrioticred, white and blue candy coated chocolate with red, white and blue star shaped sprinkles.
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Hope for the Warriors 
​is an organization that provides comprehensive support programs for service members, veterans, and military families that are focused on transition, health and wellness, peer engagement, and connections to community resources. A portion of all proceeds from the sales of these jars goes to support veterans through Hope for the Warriors.

​History of
Hope for the Warriors

Hope For The Warriors was founded by military families aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, NC in 2006 as they witnessed, firsthand, the effects war imparts on service members and their families. Hope For The Warriors has remained grounded in family values as the organization expands both the span of programs offered and the number of wounded, family members, and families of the fallen assisted.

The leadership of the organization remains in the dedicated hands of combat veterans and military family members. Together, their board of directors, staff, and volunteers work tirelessly to serve those who have sacrificed so much. The integrity of this organization is paramount and therefore their representatives are as honorable and noble as their mission and the people they serve.

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Purchasing the Hope for the Warriors Patriot Mix is not only a fantastic way to support the men and women who have served you but it is also a super fun treat for any Fourth of July celebration. 

All you need is an egg, butter, vanilla and you are all set to get baking. It's so simple to do make thesepatriotic cookies.

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Just unscrew the lid on the mason jar and pour the ingredients into a bowl or your mixer. The brown sugar tends to harden a little bit so what I do is just use a butter knife to break it up so it pours out easily. Then add the wet ingredients and mix it all up.
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Now that it's all mixed you are ready to bake your scrumptiousMason Jar Cookies. I use either a melon baller or a tablespoon and I make balls out of the dough and put them on cookie sheet.
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My Hope for the Warriors Patriot Mix from The Mason Jar Cookie Company turned out perfect.

Make sure you grab your own jars of Hope for the Warriors Patriot Mix for your 4th of July celebration or bring them as a gift for the host of the party you will be attending. These are an incredible and fun gift.

The Mason Jar Cookie Company has a huge line of cookie mixes, brownie mixes, Hot Cocoa Mixes, Granola Mixes, Pancake Mixes, Muffin Mixes and even Scone Mixes so 

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Also, make sure you look for them in a store near you. These stores include:

AAFES (Army/Air Force Exchange), Balducci's Food Lover's Market, Blue Violet Flowers and Gifts, Cabela's, Cherry Hills Markets, Crate & Barrel, Dylan's Candy Bar, Eli Zabar's E.A.T. (Madison Avenue), Foodie Kids, Garden of Eden Marketplace, Gary's Wine & Marketplace, Hallmark (Crafters & Co), HEB, Home Shopping Network, Kings, Kohl's, Liquor Barn, Long’s Drug (Hawaii), Lord & Taylor, Macy's, Miles Farmers Market, NEXCOM (Navy Exchange), Nutcracker Sweet, Olive Oil, Etcetera, Onehope Wine, Puritan’s Pride, Raley’s (Nob Hill Trading Company), Saks Fifth Avenue, Story, Sun-Maid (Factory Stores), Target, The Village Store, The Blueberry Barn, Tractor Supply Co, Whitby Company, Yurosek Farms

Online:
AmazonCrate & BarrelFood NetworkHSNKohlsMacysOpenSky, Sun-Maid Market, Undiscovered KitchenWayfair

                                                                       GIVEAWAY!!!!

Win your very own jar of Hope for the Warriors Patriotic Mix from The Mason Jar Cookie Company. One very lucky Simple Side of Life Reader will win this delicious prize so good luck and tweet daily for extra entry points.

Homegrown Collective Review & 25% off Code& GIVEAWAY

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The Homegrown Collective is an invitation to be a part of the growing overall collective of people who are looking to shift their lifestyle to a more local, self-sustaining, and eco-conscious way of living. It is a new way to help you connect with the seasons and our goal is to provide you with tools to get the most out of the HOME that you have and help put you on the path to growing the HOME that you want. 
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There are so many monthly subscription boxes out there some not as cool/neat as other's... What one do you subscribe too and what one will give you items and ideas you really need. 
I have tried quite a few of these boxes but never found one I was excited about. They usually contain items I would never again use or need. I sort of gave up on the whole monthly subscription box fad till I got a chance to try Homegrown Collective. Now I am not just saying this since i'm hosting a review for them. I am saying this because from the second the box arrived at my door till right this moment sitting on my couch writing this review I have enjoyed, used and talked about the collection of items I received in just one month from this box. 
I have not only enjoying making, using and smelling these wonderful products I have learned how to make these products on my own, read and learned about items enclosed (things I didn't know) and I now have some of the softest feet ever and I love that.
​This is a monthly box I can actually use. 

Code good for 45 days. (till Aug 4th)
Use: SIMPLE25 for

25% off our Month-to-Month & 3 month Membership plans.
$25 off our 6 month & Annual Membership plans.

DELIVERING ORGANIC, ALL NATURAL  & NON-TOXIC
DIY PROJECTS 
TO YOUR DOORSTEP

Receive a professionally curated  GREENBOX that includes all of the  tools  you need to make 3 - 4 projects designed to replace your toxic bath, beauty, kitchen & home items with all-natural & organic alternatives.  
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I received the Sea Spa Inn a Box... it was a bath & body themed month. Below are the WONDERFUL & USEFUL items I received that I have used daily. The foot scrub is my favorite. 

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The day my box arrived I opened it up, I was so excited to see what was inside. You could smell the lavender as soon as the cardboard was opened. I instantly starting reading the below enclosed pages that were neatly stored on the inside lid of the box. These were my recipes, notes and informational pages to learn how to make the
​bath & body products myself. 
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As you will see below I made the Foot Scrub & Face Mask right away. I have not made the Bath Bomb since I don't have a bathtub. I am waiting till my son and his girlfriend come up to visit.
I will be making her the bath bomb to take home. I know she will love it. 
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The Sea Kelp & Poppy Face Mask was not only easy to make but softens your face and even hands. My face has never felt or looked better. I love this mask. I have used it twice now. 
It was so easy to make, smells great and is easy to apply. 
I put some in the palm of my hand and used my fingers to apply it to my face, the poppy seeds scrub your pores as the oils soften your skin. The sea kelp tightens and tones. After this has dried I just splashed some water on my face and gently rubbed a wet washcloth on my skin to get the rest off. My face felt great. The second time around I applied a tin layer to the backs of my hands. I have very dry hands and thought this might help. I was right. I let it dry just like on my face, while watching tv. My hands feel and look great.
The best part, I made this product, yes with the help of Homegrown Collective, but it still felt great knowing I made something that makes my skin feel great. I also learned what these products do for my body and an organic and natural way of taking care of my skin. A lesson and product I can no make myself. 
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This WONDERFUL Lava stone works WONDERS on your feet. 
The Sea Salt & Honey Suckle Hot Foot Scrub softens dry cracked feet and makes them soft again. 
Plus it smells WONDERFUL. 
I have used this every night since the box arrived. I actually look forward to using it.
My feet are so soft, when before they were cracked and very dry. NO MORE CRACKS.
The honey suckle scent is perfect after a long day at work. 
What can I say... I LOVE this box of goodies. 
I have learned more from this monthly box then I have in a lifetime of using store bought, already made products. 

This is a Learning Adventure, Organic, All Natural and Non-Toxic Adventure
I would of never thought I would have. 

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Everything I needed to make the 3 products was included. Even the jar, stir sticks and essential oils dropper. All I needed to do was read, learn, make, use and enjoy. 
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How much is Homegrown Collective? How does it work?

HERE'S HOW IT WORKS
1. Choose the plan that works best for you.
2. Prepay (save with free shipping) or pay monthly & cancel at anytime.

3. Click below, enter your information & your first GREENBOX is on its way!
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Code good for 45 days. (till Aug 4th)
Use: SIMPLE25 for

25% off our Month-to-Month & 3 month Membership plans.
$25 off our 6 month & Annual Membership plans.

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Evanger's Dog Food & Dog Treats Review 

Evanger's is the ONLY family-owned and operated pet food cannery in the United States.
They make in my opinion the best Dog & Cat foods and Treats out there.
I used to make a lot of my dogs treats homemade& food, until I was introduced to Evanger's a few years ago.
I felt that they should eat what I eat, plus if you can't read the ingredients on the package
should you really be feeding it to them?
Making my own pet food and treats was time consuming and I was still worried they weren't getting the proper nutrition they needed. I was so happy to be introduced to Evanger's. When you purchase and open a can of Evanger's dog or cat food you will see what i'm talking about. 
I feel Evanger's Dog and Cat food is "People Food for Pets".
Every evening I mix 1/4 of a cup of Evanger's canned dog food into Jacky & Molly's dry dog food and yes the dry food is also from Evager's. I also add a small amount of water to make more of a "sauce" and to soften the dry food. Jacky is a Shih Tzu & has little crocked teeth, so we always soften her food to help her chew it up better. 
My girls know when it's dinner time. I am pretty sure they can smell the awesome canned food they are about to receive. They stand in the kitchen as I prepare their evening meal waiting for me to set it down. I even make a small bowl for Duncan or big orange cat. He loves all Evanger's canned dog foods (he thinks he's a dog). 
What you see on the can's image is what you get. For instance, the can of Whole Chicken thighs is just that, Whole Chicken Thighs, nothing more. Even soft edible bones included. ALL MADE IN THE USA. 
If you are looking for a healthy food for your pets, you just found it. Once you feed your pet's
​Evanger's Brand foods you will never switch.
My pets are my life, so I make sure they have something healthy and good for them, Evanger's helps me do this. 

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​Whole Chicken Thighs – packed by hand!Twin whole chicken thighs* are 100% chicken meat. This innovative supplement is every dog's delight. Beneficial for dogs with Diabetes.
(Contains bones - not recommended for small dogs.)
I felt even though there is the small bones in the Whole Chicken Thighs it's still fine for my dogs, the bones are SUPER soft, I had no concern my dogs would have an issue with them, but please check yourself. There are so many other choices that this might not be for your dog. 
My girls LOVE this chicken mixed in their food.
Whats in the can: INGREDIENTS:
Whole Chicken Thighs, Chicken Broth.

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Braised Beef Chunks with Gravy – packed by hand!
A hearty dinner of tender chunks of beef with market fresh vegetables of peas and carrots together with nutritious gravy.

Whats in the can: INGREDIENTS:
Beef, Beef Broth, Carrots, Peas, Potatoes, Vitamins {Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin Supplement, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (Source of Vitamin C), Thiamine Mononitrate (Source of Vitamin B1), Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin A Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Source of Vitamin B6), Riboflavin Supplement (Source of Vitamin B2), Folic Acid, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Biotin, Vitamin D2 Supplement}, Minerals {Zinc Sulfate, Iron Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Selenium Yeast, Potassium Iodide}.

Molly my Mini Dachshund picks out her peas and carrots, sets them next to her bowl and eats them at the end.
​It's so adorable. 


Chicken with Brown Rice Dry Dog Food  

Nutritionally Complete & Balanced: Evanger's Chicken & Rice Dog Food is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO dog food profiles for ALL Life Stages. The 33 and 4.4 pound bags are now available in this formula. The 16.5 pound bag will transition in June.

Whats in the bag: INGREDIENTS:
Chicken, Chicken Meal, Brown Rice, Chicken Fat [preserved with Mixed Tocopherols], Oatmeal, Dried Egg, Carrots, Celery, Beets, Parsley, Lettuce, Watercress, Spinach, Dried Kelp, Cranberries, Blueberries, Potassium Chloride,

PLUS added Vitamins & Minerals

This is the food my dogs have been eating for over 2 years. They love it, I love the list of ingredients & that it's made in the USA

Evanger's also makes some wonderful natural dog treats my girls love. 

Raw Gently Dried Beef Liver
Because of the palatability and wholesomeness of these treats, they are excellent for finicky pets or pets with food sensitivities, as well as for use as a training reward or food mixer.

My little Jacky loves these, Molly not as much, but she will eat them. Jacky doesn't like all treats, or more her tummy doesn't like them. Certain treats make her sick so we are very picky about what we give her. The Evanger's Dried Beef Livers are perfect for her.  

What's in the package:
INGREDIENTS:
Beef Liver.

Nothing more.

Grain Free Pheasant with Fruits & VegetablesThese semi-moist Jerky Treats can be fed as a snack, between meals, or during training.

Jacky my Shih Tzu can't eat these or any of the Evanger's Jerky Treats, I can tell she likes them but they don't like her. For some reason they stick to the roof of her mouth and she looks scared trying to get them off. So I no longer give any of the Jerky Treats to her. I still allow Molly to have these, but I don't regularly purchase them. 

What's in the bag: INGREDIENTS:
Natural Pheasant, Potato Flour, Dried Chicory Root, Gelatin, Palm Glycerin, Dried Cultured Skim Milk, Fruits and Vegetables (Blueberries, Cranberries, Carrots, Peas), Sea Salt, Natural Flavors, Oil of Garlic, Mixed Tocopherols (Vitamin E).

You can buy Evanger's Online or at a store near you, click the links below to purchase. 

Pheasant and Whitefish Dry Food Nutritionally Complete & Balanced: Evanger’s Pheasant & Whitefish Dry Cat Food meets the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO cat food nutrient profiles for ALL Life Stages.

This is the ONLY Evanger's Cat Food product my cats have tried. They have been eating this for about a year now and love it. I ran out not too long ago and didn't have time to pick up a new bag at my local pet food store till the following day so I grabbed a small bag of a different brand food from the grocery store, my cats would not touch the food, they waited almost 24 hours to eat dry food, instead they both had the Whole Chicken Thighs Canned Dog Food till I purchased a new bag the next afternoon. 

Since 1935, Evanger’s Dog & Cat Food Company, Inc. has been the finest natural pet food company in the United States. Our founder, Fred Evanger, bred, exhibited, and championed his Great Danes in international kennel clubs. He was a fervent believer that his dogs’ health and the health of their offspring were dependent on wholesome, nutritious food, and strongly advocated that this was the key to his success in the show ring. Mr. Evanger built a canning factory at his kennels so that he could make a quality pet food, free of harmful additives or preservatives;, that was superior enough for his champions. Over 76 years later, we know that Fred Evanger was a man ahead of his time.

What the Professionals Have Known for 75 Years!

There is no question that Fred Evanger accomplished his objective back in 1935. Evanger’s Dog & Cat Food Co. grew into a regional, then national, success story as word of the quality ingredients and manufacturing processes spread to breeders of show and sports dogs, veterinarians, boarding kennels, and feed stores. Evanger’s has always supported the independent marketplace and you can find our quality pet foods in independent pet food retailers close to you; just click on our store locator!
Seventy-six years later, Evanger’s expanded pet food line is manufactured on the original site, following the same tradition of uncompromising quality in delicious meals for dogs and cats. Evanger’s remains a family-owned and operated company and continues to be as innovative today as Mr. Evanger was when he first started making pet food. In 2003, Evanger’s was the first pet food company to create a food that was packed by hand instead of machine by putting whole pieces of fresh meat and vegetables into the cans. This innovative process started another new trend in pet food, and we call it, “People Food for Pets ™.”

Get your kids Hooked on Vegetables this summer and fall ~ Garden Lites Review & Coupon Giveaway

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Garden Lites is my go to snack and sometimes breakfast. 
I am a veggie nut, so no need to get me hooked. 
I have two grown boys that are both veggie lovers, one more than the other. 
When my youngest was young and we would be grocery shopping he would grab veggies out of the cart and eat them. 
Luckily I never had to worry about my kids eating veggies. 
But I know lots of parents have that issue. 
Garden Lites has done an excellent job at putting veggies into yummy treats. 
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Delicious veggies are the first ingredient in everything we make!

Back To School is Super-Healthy
With Garden Lites Muffins, Bites and Superfood Veggie Cakes
 
Veggie-Rich & Gluten-Free Foods Now More Convenient than Ever!
 
JAMAICA, NY (June, 2016) – Back to School is the perfect time to keep the kids on track by offering wholesome – yet always delicious - choices in their lunch box. Every school day is another opportunity for parents to pack some veggie-rich, nutritional and convenient foods in their kids’ backpack,
from Garden Lites, the delicious vegetable company.
 
Garden Lites is proud to honor all of their customers who choose a healthy lifestyle, including those who are gluten-free—whether they suffer from Celiac Disease that impacts over 3 million Americans, or simply choose a wheat free diet for other reasons. Garden Lites aims to satisfy these customers’ needs with an entire range of delicious gluten-free foods for anyone making gluten-free choices, whether they have Celiac or just prefer gluten-free!
School lunch has never been so decadently wholesome,
with Garden Lites muffins, bites and newly launched Superfood Veggie Cakes.

For the first time, Garden Lites Superfood Veggie Cakes are now available at Costco locations throughout the nation.  Superfood Veggie Cakes represent a tremendous leap forward in snacking by combining heart-healthy veggies like carrots, kale, and red bell peppers in a tasty recipe that the whole family can enjoy.

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Available in the refrigerated section, Garden Lites Superfood Veggie Cakes are delicious, vegetarian and only 100 calories! The first and main ingredient in every Garden Lites product is always a vegetable, and the Superfood Veggie Cakes are no exception, packed with seven delicious vegetable ingredients. Superfood Veggie Cakes are perfect for healthy snacking on-the-go, or also as a quick side dish at home to go along perfectly with any meal. It’s never been easier to eat seven vegetables at once.
Perfectly packaged for your child’s lunchbox are Garden Lites muffins, delicious, filling treats in which the first, and main ingredient is always a vegetable! With just the right amount of sweetness and flavor, these muffins are great for breakfast, lunch, dessert or anytime snack. All varieties are gluten-free, vegetarian, dairy free, Kosher Parve, low in calories and a great source of fiber with 3g of fiber, and 5g of whole grains.  These two ounce muffins are individually wrapped making them great for portability. They can be heated up in the microwave in only 35 seconds or can also be enjoyed at room temperature which is especially great for on-the-go snacking.  Best of all, busy parents can pack the muffins in their children’s lunchbox in the morning, and by lunchtime, they will be perfectly room temperature and ready to be enjoyed!
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For a savory school snack or meal, Garden Lites Broccoli & Brown Rice Bites are perfectly portable! The kids are busy in class, and everyone is on-the-go, which makes these bites a great snack to bring to school. With 6 grams of protein, 2 grams of fiber, and 5 grams of whole grains per serving, you'll enjoy this fresh flavor and stay full longer. Eating veggies has never been easier or more delicious. Enjoy this savory, healthy snack on-the-go, with the filling fiber-rich Garden Lites Broccoli & Brown Rice Bites, which have only 130 calories in a serving of four.
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Above is all the yummy muffins Garden Lites has. Each are packed full or fruits & veggies. 
Perfect for in a hurry morning breakfast on the go or lunches. Not just for kids. I love all of the muffins especially the Veggie Bites Broccoli & Brown Rice. 
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Bakes and Souffles are excellent side dishes. I eat them as a whole meal for lunch. I have no favorite since I like them all. but the one
​I eat the most often is the Roasted Vegetable Souffle.
It's delicious and fills me up till dinner time. 
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Superfood Veggie Cakes are the BEST. You can get these at Costco in the 12 pack.
Perfect for lunches or on the go breakfast. 

Enter below to win a coupon for a free Garden Lites product of your choice. (make sure they sell them where you live)

GloryBee Honey Review & Giveaway 

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GloryBee is a family owned business that sells some wonderful honey products:
GloryBee was started in 1975 in the garage of Dick and Pat Turanski. To this day we remain family-owned and operated in Eugene Oregon, and pour our passion for honey into every jar. At GloryBee we strongly believe in the healthful benefits of honey and give our guarantee that our honey is all natural, 100% pure, and the highest quality. However you use it, you are sure to love the great taste and all-natural sweetness of GloryBee. Most of our honey varieties come from right here in the Pacific Northwest and are produced by small local beekeepers. Our imported organic honey is purchased from cooperatives of small beekeepers who are very concerned about the treatment of their bees and the quality of the honey.
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I use a lot of honey in my every day cooking and baking. Also in my batches of Kombochu. 
It's a everyday staple in my home. Whenever something needs a sweetener I use honey. 
My new favorite brand is GloryBee, not because I am hosting a review for them, because their honey is some of the best I have ever tried. It has the purest, sweetest honey taste I have ever tried. It's the best!
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Above is the 3 GloryBee products I received.

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Organic Raw Honey ~ Clover Blossom

A raw, certified organic honey that meets European standards for bee pollen content. Because of the unique way our honey is handled, it retains the bee pollen normally lost during processing. Our raw honey is never heated over 115f and is only strained, never filtered. Produced from organically farmed clover fields and made in hives kept without the use of antibiotics, pesticides, fungicides, and herbicides.

Clover Blossom is my favorite for things like toast with honey, peanut butter & honey sandwich, hot tea, corn bread or anything I want a not so sweet
wonderful honey taste on. 

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I use the Organic Raw Honey Fair Trade to make this wonderful Honey & Chipotle Vinaigrette. It's an excellent dressing with a small kick of chipotle. We use it almost every night so I made a fresh bottle every Monday.
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This Southwest Salad is excellent with the homemade Honey & Chipotle Vinagerette Dressing made from GloryBee Organic Raw Honey Fair Trade.
How to make this yummy dressing:

6 tablespoons red wine vinegar, 1/4 cup GloryBee Organic Raw Honey Fair Trade3/4 cup vegetable oil, 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, 1-1/2 teaspoons salt, 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper, chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, 2 small garlic cloves, roughly chopped

Combine all of the ingredients in a blender or mini food processor and process until smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
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GloryBee Organic Raw Honey Fair Trade

GloryBee's raw fair trade honey is purchased from beekeeper-run cooperatives in South America. The honey is made from native wildflowers and is certified organic and fair trade. The flavor is light and mild, with a hint of spice.

Excellent for the above recipe & more. 

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Raw Organic Tropical Blossom Honey

Organic tropical blossom honey is harvested in remote tropical regions around the world. Supporting these rainforest farmers helps ensure the preservation of these lands. This high quality organic honey is a very flavorful, multi-floral honey. It is perfect for all types of baking and beverages and tastes wonderful right from the jar.

This is excellent in hot or cold green tea. I also use this in all my baking. This honey is very flavorful and wonderful. 
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You can't go wrong with any of GloryBee's honey products. 
This doesn't compare to the honey you can buy at your local store. 
Trust me once you try GloryBee's honey you will never go back to any other brand. 
It's so pure, organic and tastes great.
A must try product in every kitchen. 

One lucky Simple Side of Life viewer will win GloryBee honey products, (Glorybee's choice) Enter below to win, good luck everyone. 

Meduri World Delights Review, Giveaway & Discount Code          $10 off any $49 order with offer code WEB6SS the offer is good until December 1, 2016.

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Meduri World Delights makes some wonderful dried fruits. 
By far this is the B
EST dried fruit I have ever had. 
Every weekend my boyfriend and I do something outdoors
hiking, kayaking, swimming at a waterfall or lake or jet skiing
We always take snacks that are good for you, filling and nutritious. 
Meduri World Delights dried fruit is my new go to snack and the
Strawberry Rhubarb Bites is my favorite. 
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Meduri World Delights is the largest makers of fine dried fruit in Oregon, but you may of not have heard of them. That's because they haven’t offered their unique, luscious “delights” to the public until recently.
(And the response has been overwhelming.)

For many years, their family has traveled the world to select the highest quality fruit at their peak of juicy ripeness. Mandarin oranges from orchards in China. Morello cherries from Eastern Europe. Peaches and blackberries from Chile. Lingonberries from Scandinavia. Pink Lady apples from the Pacific Northwest.
They prepare them using their own Meduri method that carefully captures each fruit’s best flavor and texture.
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Cinnamon Fuji Apples & Kayaking
Our “Recipe”We select the finest fruit picked at its most flavorful from orchards around the world. Then we prepare each variety on our Oregon farm using our unique Meduri method, as we have for many years.
We place each variety separately in special shallow trays, in small batches, just as you would at home. This way, we can capture the distinctive flavor and texture of each fruit in every piece. (And we check each piece twice before it carries our family name.)
To some of our fruits, we add other natural fruit flavors to create unusual treats like our Razzcherries® (cherries infused with natural berry juice) and Coconut/Chili/Lime Spiced Diced Granny Smith apples. We use only the finest, natural ingredients, with no preservatives, to create the most luscious "delights" you’ve ever tasted. Like our rich chocolate fruit truffles and our moist, gourmet granola Delights – all ready to enjoy or to share. And our many fruits and mixes make creative additions to salads, muffins, entrees, desserts, and snacks.
$10 off any $49 order with offer code WEB6SS the offer is good until December 1, 2016.

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Cinnamon Fuji Apples
These were my second favorite dried fruit. 
They are so moist, so fresh and so refreshing. It's like biting into a fresh apple with a slight cinnamon coating. DELICIOUS!
We enjoyed these while kayaking a few weeks ago. 

The Fuji apple has a very unique history. Originally from Japan, it is a cross between the Red Delicious and Ralls Janet, which, by the way, is an antique variety that dates all the way back in Thomas Jefferson. Known as Tohoku apples, in Japan, this variety was first established in 1939. It wasn't until the early 1960s, that they were introduced to America with a new name.

Known for a superb juicy-sweet flavor, we've added a touch cinnamon to make a very special Meduri exclusive. This all-natural dried fruit is a long time customer favorite. If you love apples and cinnamon, you absolutely must try these


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MANDARIN ORANGE SLICES
I have never had a dried orange till now. These are wonderful. Hoestly if you weren't eating these oranges out of a bag you would hardly know they are dried. They are still very moist & juicy. If you let them sit in your mouth for a second it's like they come back to life. EXCELLENT another top favorite from Meduri World Delights. 
Mandarin Orange Slices get a bad rep in the USA. Mostly because they are often seen swimming in sugary syrup. That's not the case with our Mandarin Orange Slices, which are harvested and then gently dried. As such, the natural flavor is given a chance to shine.

Because they've been prepared in small batches in the Meduri method, this all-natural dried fruit is bursting with a light, fresh sweetness. Our Mandarin Orange Slices add a complexity to snacks and muffins, as well as a delicate, sweet note to salads. You won't find Mandarin Orange Slices like this anywhere but Meduri World Delights.


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DOUBLE RED GRAPEFRUIT SLICES
I keep these on my desk at work. I only eat 2-3 a day. They are my afternoon snack to keep me going till the end of my work day. Sort of tart, tangy and sweet all in one bite, and very good. 

If you think choosing grapefruit is a hit or miss gamble, hoping for sweetness but getting too much tartness, you must try our grapefruit slices. Every bite is consistently sweet and juicy with red grapefruit flavor.

Our exceptional variety comes from the only two major grapefruit growing areas in Mexico. They're picked at their ripest, then prepared in small batches to maintain their distinctive taste.
Unique, delicious and healthful with no added preservatives. Now enjoy juicy grapefruit anywhere — without the mess.


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BLUEBERRIESFruits originating in the Americas are limited; the blueberry is one fruit that truly is native. The earliest settlers sought out this highly valued berry. They found blueberries to be so versatile that they added it to a wide range of foods and health remedies. Healthy, delicious and filled with antioxidants, the blueberry is a real super fruit.

Though July is National Blueberry Month (the blueberry harvest peaks in July), you can enjoy these Meduri 
all-natural dried fruit
 treats in December or any time. We've prepared them with special care, in a way that captures their distinctive flavor. Use Meduri blueberries to enhance cakes, snacks, cereals, or use them as the settlers once did, in soups and stews. With Meduri World Delights, these tasty blueberries are always in season.

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STRAWBERRY-RHUBARB BITES
I could eat a package of these each day all day long. They are delicious. Like a piece of candy but better. I love the taste, texture and smell of these small bites of heaven. 
Two classic flavors come together to create something new, delicious and only from Meduri. 

Our chewy Rhubarb Bites are artfully infused with the sweetness of Camerosa strawberries for that one heavenly bite. The perfect balance of springtime sweet and tart. It's like strawberry rhubarb pie in bite-size chewy morsels, available whenever you wish and without the hassle of a fork!

Enjoy our Strawberry-Rhubarb Bites alone as a tangy, delicious snack. Create your own unique trail mix with nuts, or add them to your granola for an additional pop of all-natural dried fruit flavor.


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No matter what bag of dried fruit I opened I was delighted with the scent and taste.
They all smell so fresh and taste like they were just picked.
​This is by far the best dried fruit company around. 
If all fruit was always this fresh and flavorful I think more people would eat more fruit.
Meduri does a wonderful job at finding some of the freshest best tasting fruit to dry. 

Enter below to win one small bag of Meduri World Delights dried fruit (my choice) Good Luck Everyone. 

$10 off any $49 order with offer code WEB6SS the offer is good until December 1, 2016.