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Zevia: All Natural Soda Review & Giveaway

If your are like me and have been trying to kick your unhealthy soda habit for quite some time, then this review is just for you! Last year I came across the new ZERO CALORIE soda sweetened with the all natural sweetener- Stevia. Zevia has completely satisfied my soda cravings for a good year now. You don’t have to worry about artificial sweeteners or drinking your calories because Zevia contains all natural ingredients. I think that Zevia is an excellent alternative to drinking normal soda. It has the same amount of fizz minus the unnecessary sugar.
Looking back, I wish I would have known about Zevia all natural soda when I was pregnant with Toodie. One of the worst things I did during my pregnancy was consume too much Coke and Dr Pepper! Later on this led to me having a severe gall bladder attack which resulted in surgery. Not fun!
Zevia sent me quite a few flavors to sample and I was really excited to see the variety. The only Zevia sodas I have tried prior to receiving these were Cream Soda and Caffeine Free Cola. I normally purchase Zevia from my local Whole Foods and had no idea that there were so many different kinds available.
 The first flavor I chose to try was Grapefruit Citrus. I expected the soda to come out a pinkish color but it was in fact clear like most of them. I made sure to place all of the cans in the refrigerator prior to drinking so that they would be nice and cold! It is recommended that you drink Zevia ice cold to achieve the best taste. Zevia also suggests you drink the soda from the can as opposed to a cup- to avoid it getting flat quickly. I happened to really enjoy the Grapefruit Citrus flavor. It was tangy, fruity, and had the right amount of citrus.
So far my favorite flavors are the Orange and Dr. Zevia. They both taste like regular soda with a little kick! Now that I am aware that Zevia offers so many different flavors I am going to be on the look out during my next Whole Foods trip. Zevia also just release three new flavors- Strawberry, Lime Cola, and Cherry Cola. They are so good I just want to try them all!
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Disclosure: I received this product  from Zevia for my consideration and to share my honest opinion and experience. I am under no obligation to post a positive review on them. I will not be compensated for this review. As always, opinion are my own!

Simplifying Laundry: All® Mighty Pacs Review

This week I had the opportunity to try the new all mighty  pacs containing a super concentrated laundry detergent. Smiley360 has provided me with a bag containing enough all® mighty pacs for 24 loads! Seems like a lot at first but being a mom, I am constantly doing laundry. Let’s not fail to mention I am a mom to a little girl. A little girl who owns more clothing than anyone I know! Therefore, laundry is not one of those chores I ever get a break from.
 The all mighty pacs are my kind of laundry detergent. There is no mess, no spills, and no wiping up any excess detergent dripping from a cap. The all mighty pacs come in convenient little packets and are filled with the pre-measured amount of laundry detergent needed for one load. Not only does this keep the chore of laundry clean and quick, it also simplifies the process. One regular load takes 1 mighty pac while heavier loads may take 2. All you have to do is place the all mighty pac at the bottom of your washer and add the items in to be washed. These nifty packets contain a high concentrated liquid laundry detergent that dissolves once hot or cold water is added. It contains active stain lifters that help get your clothing clean and smelling fresh. 

  I have to wonder, where have the all mighty pacs been all my life? I am sure I am not the only person out there that hates using the giant, heavy, bulky laundry detergent containers. They are just plain annoying! You pour your solution in the cap and no matter how “careful” you try to be, there always ends up being a puddle left behind. With all mighty pacs, this will never be an issue! It’s smooth sailing… well, washing.. from here. The all mighty pacs also come in a plastic bag with a zip seal making storage simple. These are available in orginal and also free clear which if you are not aware, does not contain any dyes or fragrance. For those with allergies or sensitive noses, I recommend the free clear formula.

I also want to add, after reading a few reviews about the all mighty pacs I noticed that there were concerns regarding the packets dissolving completely during the wash. After washing three heavy loads, with two all mighty pacs each, I did not experience any issues. I do suggest for a fuller load to space out the pacs. For example, I put one all mighty pac on the bottom of the washing machine and one in the middle of the laundry that I am washing. This will help evenly distribute the detergent and get all items clean without having the soap clump up into one section. It all depends on your washing technique and your machine. 

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Disclosure: I am a member of Smiley360. I received this product for my consideration to share my honest opinion and experience. I am under no obligation to post a positive review on them. I will not be compensated for this review.

May Cravebox: A Closer Look & Review!

May Cravebox:
A Taste Of The Tropics
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Lipton Tea & Honey To Go Packets
This low calorie iced tea mix contains only 5 calories and is available in six flavors. The packet I was sent in my Cravebox was the Mango Pineapple Iced Green Tea Mix. Before receiving the sample I had already tried this flavor and absolutely love it. The Mango Pineapple flavor is a refreshing blend of mango, pineapple, green tea, and honey. It has the right amount of sweetness from the honey and a citrus blend to quench your thirst. I really love the to go packets because you can keep them in your purse or car. They make it easy to create your own drink to go whether it is in a water bottle or you want to liven up your glass of water at a restaurant. I am looking forward to trying the other flavors since this one is so addicting!

 Guylian Original Belgian Chocolate Sea Shells
These were yummy but did not last very long when they arrived. My three year old loved that they were shaped like sea shells! Within seconds of removing the wrapping two were missing and somebody around here had chocolate covered fingers! The outside of the chocolates are marbled with milk, white, and dark Belgian chocolate. On the inside they are filled with a sweet roasted hazelnut praline truffle chocolate. The sea shell shapes are so pretty, it makes you not even want to take a bite. One of these will satisfy any sweet tooth. 

Tree Hut Coconut Lime Shea Sugar Body Scrub

The first thing I noticed before I even opened the body scrub up was the scent. I love anything Coconut Lime! It reminds me of the Summer time and sipping on tropical cocktails. This sugar scrub is infused with coconut oil and lime extract giving it a sweet fruity scent and boy does it smell good. I first used this on my hands in the sink to see how it felt and they were so soft afterwards. The scrub is fine grained and very gentle on the skin. It also leaves the perfect amount of moisture and fragrance behind. This will be in my shower for a long time! 

Skintersection Intense Repair Cream

This intense repair cream treats, moisturizes, soothes, and helps to heal dry cracked skin. It’s a rich formula that creates a barrier on your skin locking in any moisture. It can be used on your hands, feet, elbows, and any place on your body you may have severe dry spots. The first person I immediately thought of when i used this was my mom. My mom is a nurse and always complaining how dry her hands are from constant washing and disinfecting at work. Luckily, I had an empty makeup jar that I was able to scoop half of the product into and pass on to her to try as well. So far, she loves it and so do i! I have been using the Skintersection Cream as a substitute for lotion everyday since my Cravebox arrived. I love that it keeps my skin soft and smooth without leaving a greasy residue behind. It is also fragrance free so if you need to re-apply you do not have to worry about any over powering scents lingering. 

Sunsweet Plum Amazins

Plum Amazins are tiny pieces of dried diced plums containing less calories than raisins and cranberries. I have never been a fan of dried plums or prunes. There is something about the texture and taste that turns me off completely! Don’t get me wrong, i love whole plums but i just can’t get myself to eat a prune. I guess I am not a huge dried fruit fan in general. BUT my daughter on the other hand seems to really enjoy them. When I first opened my Cravebox this was the first thing she went for. She overlooked the chocolates and wanted to taste these first. I like that they are tiny and bite size. The cute individual packs are a nice size to put in her lunchbox and also make a good topping for cereal or oatmeal. 
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For the most part I was happy with the May Cravebox. Even though I may have not been able to get the most use out of all the items, I always know someone else that will enjoy them when I can’t. The retail value of this box was well over $10 and the two full sized skincare/body products alone make it worth the small fee. Subscription programs are my weakness and i love getting full size products in the mail to try! This is my first “official” Cravebox since being accepted into their membership program and I am looking forward to seeing what they have in store. Keep ’em coming Cravebox!

Potty Cover Review & Giveaway!

 

The fun task of potty training. As parents we have all been there or we are currently in the process of potty training our munchkins. With Toodie now completely trained to use the potty for pee-pee she ALWAYS asks to go whether we are at home, a restaurant, the mall, or even the grocery store. She gets so excited and takes her new found independence to a new level! While I am very proud and encouraging that she is so eager to use the potty, we all know that public restrooms are not the cleanest. They don’t smell very good, toilet paper is usually covering the floor, and some people are just nasty with their toilet use! I cringe when I have to place Toodie on a public bathroom seat only because of all the microscopic germs lurking around. Once Toodie learned to use the potty on her own we taught her the importance of “building a bridge” with the toilet paper so she would be protected from the seat itself. This technique is usually not very efficient and the toilet paper lands on the floor before i can even plop her down on the seat itself. I was thrilled to try these new Potty Covers because I knew they would be the answer to all of my dirty potty woes.  
 
What are Potty Covers?

PottyCover is a disposable toilet seat cover for children that covers the sides and the front of the toilet, to keep away germs at public rest-rooms.  It is made of non-woven fabric coated with a layer of plastic, creating a waterproof barrier between the toilet and the child. This product has the largest coverage of all seat covers on the market and for added convenience, each seat cover is individually packaged in a small, easy to open bag that makes it super easy to always keep one or two in a purse or a back pocket.

Using a public rest-room with a young child could be very stressful, but with PottyCovers the whole family can feel safe knowing that even at the filthiest bathrooms they will be protected from germs. We designed this product for kids, but it has become a must-have travel item for many of our adult customers.

A pack of PottyCover sells for $5.99 and it is available on Amazon, Ebay, all Buy Buy Baby stores around the country and at select Bed Bath & Beyond stores.

The potty covers are each individually wrapped and packaged making them easy to pack in your diaper bag or purse for each outing. Today was the third time I used the potty cover and I am so thankful I packed a few of these in my purse. Since today was nice and sunny we decided to go the nearby outdoor mall for lunch. As soon as we walked in the door Toodie looked up and said,” Mommy I have to go potty.”  We headed straight to the restroom and I noticed immediately that the disposable toilet seat cover bin was empty. I pulled out my potty cover packet and proceeded to protect the seat for Toodie. I really like that it covers the whole entire seat, even where your child’s legs would dangle. There is no contact with the toilet seat if applied correctly. It saved so much time and was a lot easier than covering the seat with individual pieces of toilet paper. 

You can  find Potty Covers for sale on Amazon, Ebay, all Buy Buy Baby stores around the country and at select Bed Bath & Beyond stores. A pack of PottyCover sells for $5.99. Don’t forget to check out PottyCover.com for more information. 

If the potty cover is something you would be interested in you can enter to win your own here!
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I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

KLUTCHclub Box Review!


My first KLUTCHclub box arrived it my mailbox this week and I couldn’t be more excited to check out what was inside. If you are not familiar with KLUTCHclub, they are a subscription company that delivers health, wellness, and fitness products right to your doorstep. Each month you get the opportunity to test out products from healthy foods, snacks, drinks, fitness videos, skincare products, supplements, organic products, and discounts from retailers. 

One of my favorite things about this box is the packaging.  The box itself is pretty big but that’s because it’s stuffed with so many great things!

The KLUTCHclub box that was sent to me was their April “Spring Clean Your Body” box.  For only about $17 a box you get 10 incredible products. This box alone was valued at over $70 worth of products inside! Every month each box will have a special theme. According to Julie Bastin, the founder and CEO, KLUTCHclub is perfect for the woman-on-the-go who wants help making smart choices, staying in shape and staying sane in this busy, demanding world. Here are all the goodies inside of the box i received..

  • “Kristin McGee’s Power Yoga” DVD
  • ZICO Natural Coconut Water
  • HyDrive Energy Drink (Berry Blast)
  • Tea Forte Sample Packs (Cucumber Mint, Cherry Marzipan, Honey   Yuzu)
  • Shea Terra Organics (Rose Hips Black Soap Deep Pore Facial Cleanser)
  • Barlean’s Organic Oils (Cinnamon Flax Oil)
  • Plentils Chips (Margherita Pizza flavor)
  • Enjoy Life “Not Nuts: Seed & Frut Mix” in Mountain Mambo
  • Kind Plus Bar in Peanut Butter Dark Chocolate
  • $25 Gift Code For Hyde Organic Yoga Clothing
Peanut Butter & Dark Chocolate : Two of my favorite things! This was delicious.. hard to believe it has so many natural ingredients in it.
    Before trying these I heard a lot of hype about how good they were. Everything I read was true! Even my three year old daughter loved them.. she even finished the bag. Really nice flavor and a great crunch. I would have never guessed they were made from lentils. Oh, they are also ALLERGY FRIENDLY!

    The Seed & Fruit mix was actually really tasty. I am not one to normally eat trail mix type snacks but this has a lot of great flavors within it.  Zico makes pure premium Coconut Water that contains more potassium than one whole banana! This stuff is really good for you. The Barlean’s Organic Flax Seed oil can be mixed into anything, from salad dressings to blended beverages. It also comes in several different flavors including cinnamon.

    I have never attempted Yoga but this DVD is a great tool to start. I am very excited to try the Black Soap Face Cleanser because it is 100% natural and for all skin types. The HyDrive Energy Mix has zero calories and is the perfect size to carry in your purse. This box even included a $25 Gift Card to YogaHyde.com!

    These antioxidant teas are supposed to work with your body’s chemistry to leave your skin beautiful from the inside out. The flavors alone sound yummy!

    In my opinion the KLUTCHclub box is worth every penny. You only pay around $17-$18 or your box and as you can see, the value is incredible. You get to try several full sized products from different retailers that will help you maintain a healthy lifestyle. These boxes do not just come with food, snacks or drinks, but a variety of products. Think this is something you would be interested in? 

    KLUTCHclub is partnering with Bright Pink and donating 10% of May revenue to a wonfderful organization that helps early detection, prevention and awareness of breast and ovarian cancer.  Anyone who uses the code BrightPink gets 10% off their  KLUTCHclub purchase AND they will also donate 10% to the charity.
    Disclaimer: I received the April KLUTCHClub box and its contents to review but all opinions are my own.

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