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Tuesday, April 30, 2013

Kids in the Kitchen Cookbook

My kids love to help me cook. We love trying new recipes and going to cooking shows. Even my little ones love cooking. So when we got the chance to try out a new cookbook called Kids in the Kitchen we couldn't wait to try some of the recipes!

About the book:
The book features step-by-step, easy-to-follow recipes provided by the food experts at myRecipes.com. Applesauce Muffins, Chocolate Chip Waffles, Fruit Smoothies, Sweet Potato Fries, Fish and Chips, Sloppy Joe Sliders, and Creamy Berry Fruit Pops are just some of the recipes you’ll find inside! Kids will practice measuring ingredients, reading nutritional labels and learn the basics of cooking.

Our opinion:
We loved the book. My kids loved looking through looking at the tasty pictures and seeing how easy the recipes were. Honestly my kids can make everything in this cookbook almost by themselves and they think that is so awesome! Some of their favorite recipes are the Frushi, meat loaf mugs, pudding heads, and the super kabobs. There is some delicious and fun recipes you and your kids can do together  You should definitely check this book out. You and your kids will love it!

Sunday, April 28, 2013

Simply Sensual™ Moroccan Night Jasmine Massage Candle review

There is nothing better after a long stressful day then a nice hot bubble bath under candle light. Then top it off by using that wonderful candle for a nice warm massage. Sound like heaven yet? To me it does! Simply sensual moroccan night jasmine massage candle is a wonderful soy candle you can do just that with!

This exquisitely fragranced soy candle melts into a warm massage oil and releases pheromones to naturally excite your sexuality. The oil will be warm to the touch but will not burn, and it contains natural moisturizers to soften and renew skin. It also contains soybean, coconut, hemp seed, apricot, jojoba and avocado oils. So it is so wonderful for your skin and smells heavenly too.

This candle with end your day with luxury and relaxing enjoyment you wont forget. To make it better share it with your special someone and it will be the best bonding night ever. I love this candle! So head over and get yours today and start enjoying! Trust me its wonderful!

Saturday, April 27, 2013

MakIt Art Plate Kit review

 My kids love anything and everything to do with art. I do alot of art stuff with them. We love making art projects and making our own things unique. I have taught them that the best presents and gifts are things you make and put your heart into. I try and buy them tons of craft and art stuff for every holiday and occasion. So when MakIt ask me to review their Plate kit you bet I said yes.
The MakIt Plate kit is a fun art project your kids can have fun doing. It comes with 25 paper templates, markers, and a certificate to mail in one of your template designs to have it put on a 10 inch diameter, non-toxic, BPA free, break resistant plate. This is so fun! If you have more than one kid than you can pay extra to have their designs on a plate too without buying another kit. So now all your kids can design their own dinner plates and have fun eating on them. Well that is if you let them lol. I just want to put them all on the wall and enjoy their art haha.

So if you want to make a memorable piece with your little ones then you have to check out MakIt Plate kit. This would be a great baby shower present or first birthday. You could do their footprint or hand print and name. That would be adorable! So head over and get yours today!

Friday, April 26, 2013

Blue Monkey Coconut Collection review

With the health craze at all time high Coconut water, milk, etc are all the rage. I love using coconut water or milk in my smoothies especially my green smoothies. I also use it in cookies and cake recipes. It is awesome. I started using coconut products about 3 years ago when my youngest had a bad dairy allergy and coconut was a perfect supplement for her needs without the dairy! So when Blue Monkey asked me if Id like to review some of their coconut products I said heck ya I do lol!

When I got the package from them it contain two bags of coconut chips and two packages of instant coconut water powders. I was instantly intrigued. I mean my kids love the drink pouches and this looked just like them, plus it made for easy storage as well. I love that! So the next day I got out a nice cold water bottle and added the instant coconut water powder to it. I shook it for like 30 seconds or so and the powder dissolved instantly. That was nice because some powder drinks don't dissolve and it is gross but not this. I then tasted and smelled it. I could smell the hint of coconut and taste it as well. It wasn't sweet just water with the coconut after taste that I really loved. I decided to use a few ounces of it in my green smoothie and it was perfect. It is now my favorite thing to add to my smoothie and my kids love it as well. I will use this again that is for sure. Its easy and delicious!

Blue Monkey coconut chips were amazing. They were crunchy and sweet. I could literally sit and eat the whole bag. My whole family adored them. I used it in some banana bread and on top of a yogurt parfait. It was absolutely dreamy and yummy! I have always been a huge fan of toasted coconut and this was far better than any I have tried before! This is a definite must try!

So if you love coconut or love healthy stuff then you have to try Blue Monkey Coconut collection. You will love it and so will your body! Check them out on FACEBOOK!

Sunday, April 14, 2013

RawEssence: 165 Delicious Recipes for Raw Living

Raw living is a huge thing today! So many people are going all natural and all raw foods. It is healthier and safer. I am in love with all these new healthy recipes and raw foods. There is nothing better than making a meal and knowing it's healthy and all natural with no chemical and artificial junk in it! The hardest part is finding all the raw ingredients and some good recipes. Until RawEssence 165 Delicious Recipes for Raw living Cook Book.

I got the chance to review this great book. I was so excited! It had so many healthy raw recipes and most of them were fairly easy. I has recipes to make your own tortillas and breads as well as great smoothies, soups, main dishes and even desserts. I also teaches about dehydrating foods and more. I mean this is a complete book for everything you need for Raw living! I definite must have! So check it out today and join the healthy raw living experience!

Saturday, April 13, 2013

Meals in a Jar Cookbook- Review

I am a huge fan of food and recipes. I love to cook new things. I don't always have the time to make a complicated recipe so I do like easy ones and especially meals I can make ahead and just pull out when I am ready to make it. So when I got the chance to review Meal in a Jar Cookbook I was excited! I love jar meals. I make different cookie and brownie mixes in jars to give people for Christmas presents and I loved to know more recipes I could do that with and have for our family as well.

Overview of the book:
“Meals in a Jar” is packed with step-by-step instructions for 125 natural breakfasts, lunches, dinners and desserts, including Biscuits and Gravy, Braised Short Ribs, Turkey Pot Pie, Breakfast Burritos, White Chocolate Cranberry Cookies and much more. Not only are the recipes in this book perfect for carry-along camping fare, weeknight dinners, meals for Dad (or your teenager) to prepare, they can also be lifesavers in times of disasters like fires, blackouts or hurricanes.

Our Opinion of the book:
This book has it all! I mean not just cookies and brownies but soups, muffins, breakfasts, pastas, main dishes, side dishes, snacks, and even beverages! Oh my I just wanted to make them all! Literally looking through the book I was drooling and planning and i was in heaven. I mean I could take a hour or two each weekend and make like 10-15 of these meal jars so that on weekdays all I have to do is pull the jar out and add water and cook. It is so easy that even my husband and 14 year old can make dinner when I am so busy or at school. The baked pasta kit and pizza kits are my family's favorite along with the chili. We love the cobbler recipe and the cowboy cookies mmm so good! So if you need more ideas for meal planning and pantry stocking you have to check out Meal in a Jar Cookbook. You will love it!

Friday, April 12, 2013

Master Lock Tax Relief Sweepstakes and Storage Security File Box Review

According to the IRS, the popularity of filing taxes online hit an all-time high of 80% last year. Master Lock is providing consumers with advice for a secure and simple tax filing experience, eliminating the need for paperwork. They have 5 great tips to make tax season easier and safer! As an added bonus for taxpayers in the U.S. this year, you will have a change to win 1 of 5, $1,000 prizes when you register for a Vault account as part of the Master Lock "Tax Relief Rewards" Sweepstakes.

1. Request electronic copies of your tax forms. Many employers offer employees the option to receive their W-2 forms electronically, instead of by mail. By eliminating the risk of postal delays or missed deliveries, this ensures that your W-2 will be delivered securely as soon as it is available. Plus, faster W-2s can mean faster tax returns.

2. Securely store documents online. Avoid the mess of a mound of paperwork by storing – and organizing – all of your tax-related documents online. By utilizing a free, secure service such as the Master Lock Vault you’ll have easy access to all of your files wherever you are and help ensure that none of your paper documents will ever be lost, misplaced, stolen or damaged. Not only can you upload PDF forms, but you can upload photos from your phone of important receipts and expenses for your records. All data is instantly synchronized between the website and the App. Bonus: securely store log-in information for your bank accounts and tax filing site in the Vault so you’ll never have to worry about forgetting your username or password.

3. Think taxes year-round. Don’t wait until you’re ready to file your taxes to start collecting and organizing the supporting documents you’ll need to complete your return. Avoid the scramble by capturing and uploading a digital image of your receipt each time you pay the babysitter or have a tax deductible transaction, fill a prescription at the pharmacy, or make a charitable contribution such as dropping off a clothing donation to your local thrift store.

4. Opt for direct deposit. If you’ve done everything else online, why request a hard-copy check when it comes time to claim your refund? When combined with electronic filing, direct deposit is the fastest way to get your refund. If you’re on the other side of the spectrum and find that you owe taxes, opt to pay online and you can avoid the long tax-season lines at the post office.

5. Call for help. Sometimes, outside advice is necessary, and you can now get the help you need without leaving home. Based on the complexity of your question, there are a variety of resources to turn to. For example, the IRS offers a tollfree hotline for tax questions during weekdays. Several tax-prep software providers also offer guidance via online forums or on their social media feeds.

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 Master Lock Storage Security File Box Review

Keeping our tax information and other private paperwork secure is very important to us. People out there are scamming and thieving peoples import info everyday and we don't want to be one of the victims. It can really mess up your life, credit and security when your stuff gets into the wrong hands.

 Master Lock  sent us their Storage Security File Box No. 7148D for review. The Master Lock Storage File Security Box is perfect for keeping your original copies of tax forms and other personal documents safe and secure. I keep Birth certificates, pay stubs, Social Security cards, Titles and more in it! It's made from a durable steel construction that will stand up to daily use and last for years to come. I love that you can use filing folders to keep everything neat and organized so when you need to find something its there safe and easy to find. It's great to know that we can file our taxes online and keep all of our tax documents safe and secure in one place so that if we ever need them, we now know exactly where they are! If you are looking for a convenient place to file and secure important papers then I definitely recommend the Master Lock Storage Security File Box No. 7148D! Dont forget to check out the Master Lock "Tax Relief Rewards" Sweepstakes as well I mean who couldn't use $1,000? I know I could.

Tom's New Wicked Cool Toothpaste- all natural and kid approved

We love Tom's brand toothpaste in our house. My youngest girls love the silly strawberry flavor! My older ones though have grown out of the fruity flavors but are in that in between stage. They don't like the real strong minty flavors. So when Tom's came out with the new Wicked cool mint flavor my older ones couldn't wait to try it!

 NEW Wicked Cool! fluoride toothpaste has a mild sweet mint flavor that my kids love. I love that Wicked Cool! toothpaste is ADA Accepted to help prevent cavities, and it also strengthens enamel and freshens breath. And like all Tom’s kids toothpastes, it has no artificial dyes, sweeteners or flavors. I also love that my kids breath is fresh and their teeth look clean and my kids say it leaves them squeaky clean.

So if you are like me and like products with more natural ingredients then you have to try Tom's Wicked cool toothpaste and all their other awesome products as well! You will be glad you did! They are located at stores everywhere like Walmart, Target and more. You can check Tom's out on Facebook too! So are Natural ingredients important to you and your family? I'd like to know.

Hide 'Em and Hatch 'Em Eggs- Perfect activities for spring

Spring is here and school is almost out so we are all looking for fun things to do with our kids. I love doing nature stuff. We went on a nature scavenger hunt grabbing things like flowers, leaves and etc from nature then went to Art museum then when we got home we took our nature stuff and made a art project. We had so much fun! It was free and easy and fun!

Another fun thing is we visit local farms and petting zoos and duck ponds and feed the animals and learn about them. We write about them or make a picture about them. Then when we were all done I gave each of them a Hide 'EM and Hatch 'EM Egg to grow and hatch their own cute little animal. There is 3 cute little animals, a bunny, a chick, and a duck. My kids had so much fun putting their egg in water and waiting a couple days to see which animal they were gonna get. I was so adorable seeing my kids as anxious new parents waiting for the arrival of their new little baby animal lol. They named them and it was such a fun learning experience especially for Spring. These are a cute way to bring Spring into your home and your kids will love them! Check them out and pick up some Hide 'EM and Hatch 'EM Egg today for a great price!

There are so many different easy and fun activities to do with your kids to bring in Spring and soon Summer. So many new products to have fun with and learn with too. What are some things you do?

Minute Rice, Dinner's done in a minute! Recipe and giveaway ends 4-26

Being a mom to 6 kids, a full time college student, a homemaker, a wife and all the jobs that go with those I really have to manage my time. So when it comes to dinner I like things that are of course yummy, healthy but I need fast. One of the things I always have in my cabinet is Minute Rice. Why you ask? Well because it has everything I wanted in a meal. It is fast, easy, yummy, and healthy! To to that off you can make so many different things with it.

Ok I know your thinking rice is rice but honestly its not! I have tried other brands and been very disappointed. I got mushy rice, hard crunchy rice, and some mixture that was so not edible. So I stick with Minute rice. I buy the boxes that are done in 10 minutes or less for family dinners and for quick lunches for me I buy the Ready to serve minute rice cups that are done in 60 seconds in the microwave. My husband like the white rice ready to go cups for a night snack. He cooks it then puts it in a bowl with milk, sugar and cinnamon and downs it. He loves it! Minute Rice always comes out perfectly cooked and comes in so many different flavors and rice types. Honestly if you haven't tried it you should. You can make desserts with it, breakfast, lunch and dinners. I love making stirfry or fried rice and rice bowls. They are some of my favorite recipes. Here is another great easy and fast recipe from Minute Rice. Check it out and pick up some Minute Rice today!

 Orange Chicken and Rice
 Makes 4 Servings

 Ingredients:
1 jar (12 ounces) orange marmalade
 1/2 cup orange juice
 1/2 cup water
 2 cups cooked chicken, grilled or roasted (Alternative: try 2 cups of cooked turkey)
1 large orange, washed and thinly sliced
 1 cup frozen sugar snap peas, thawed
 2 cups cooked, Minute® White Rice or Minute® Whole Grain Brown Rice

 Directions: 
1. In a small sauce pan add in: marmalade, orange juice and water. Simmer until blended and reduced about 50 percent. It should be like syrup.

 2. Add chicken, orange slices and peas until all are hot.

 3. Serve over rice. If desired, sprinkle with slivered almonds.

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Monday, April 8, 2013

Doonya: The Bollywood Dance Workout series: Review

The weather is changing and I am noticing how much I let myself go all winter long and now I need to shape up. It is so hard for me to want to run and just exercise. So when I can find some fun exercise programs it makes exercising so much easier. That way I wanted to try Doonya: The Bollywood Dance Workout series. I love dancing and thought this one would be fun!

Bollywood-dance inspired fitness company, Doonya, is proud to announce the release of its three-disc series “Doonya: The Bollywood Dance Workout.” The upbeat DVDs guide users through easy-to-follow cardio dance and strength-building choreography to foster a healthier, fitter mind and body, using Bollywood music for high-energy workouts and routines!

When I received the discs I couldn't wait to try them. The first CD is about 25 minutes of warm up   showing you the moves, and a cool down. The second CD is about 30 minutes and the third CD is about 50 minutes. They are very easy to follow along with and so much fun to do. You forget that your even exercising. I mean it feels like your dancing at a club and having fun but your are exercising and it feels good! I absolutely love these workout CDs. Even my older kids love them. This is a definite favorite in my house. I do each CD at least 1 time a week and my body feels great!

So if you need a fun workout check out Doonya: The Bollywood Dance Workout series. You will be glad you did! They even have a awesome giveaway going on for a trip for 2 to Los Angeles to attend the DVD launch party! How awesome would that be! So check it out today


Thursday, April 4, 2013

Carmex Healing Cream and Hydrating Lotion review and giveaway ends 4-15

Yep with the changing season my skin is showing it big time! My hands and feet are so dry especially with all the spring cleaning I have been doing. My hands feel like sand paper and leather. It is so bad! Nothing helps! I have tried so many lotions and creams and my hand soak it up like a sponge and are still so dry. But to my luck I am a Carmex Blog squad member and get to try the newest Carmex products and I bet most of you did not know Carmex has lotions but they do!

The newest thing they sent  me just in time is the new Carmex Healing cream and Hydrating lotion. Now I am a big fan of the Carmex brand. I love their chapstick and lotions. So I couldn't wait to try the healing cream. The cream is thicker than the hydrating lotion. Both are wonderful but the cream works so much better on my hands and feet since they are so extremely dry. The cream sticks and moisturizes my hands with just one apply. No other lotions do that. Not only will this save me time but tons of money. I love the light scent of the cream and lotion. It's not over powering but enough to let you know you are fresh and moisturized and soft. I really cant get enough of the Healing cream!

The Hydrating lotion like I said is a little thinner than the cream and it absorbs into your skin alot faster and leaves you skin so soft. This is my favorite to put on after a bath all over. My skin looks so much better from using these two wonderful products and best part even with my sensitive skin they dont break me out or make me itch and that is awesome! They are reasonable priced compared to others on the market which is great. So head out to your local store today and get you some Carmex Healing cream or Hydrating lotion! You will love it!

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