Make Sure Your Kiddos Are Getting Those Vitamins with MegaFood Nutrient Booster Powders!

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Fresh from Farm to Powder™, MegaFood is as real as it gets. Since 1973, MegaFood has been committed to making products that use real food from family-owned farms to make a real difference, and has produced some of the most effective and award-winning supplements available today. 

One line of their fantastic products is the MegaFood Kids Nutrient Booster Powders™:

MegaFood partnered with Kauai Organic Farms, Lundberg Family Farms, and Uncle Matt’s Organic to whip up kid-friendly powders that can be slipped into just about anything, making good nutrition just that much easier to swallow. MegaFood Kids Booster Powders are perfect for children who have difficulty swallowing, or resist taking a tableted multivitamin. They’re easy to digest and don’t cause stomach upset.  Like all MegaFood supplements, they’re tested free of gluten, dairy, soy, pesticides and herbicides. And, unlike other kids vitamin brands, MegaFood Nutrient Booster Powders contain NO sugars, sweeteners, flavorings, colorings or preservatives! MegaFood offers three Kids Nutrient Booster Powders to support the health and well-being of children five years of age and older.

MegaFood offers several ideas and recipes to help spark your creativity in the kitchen.  There are so many great ways to sprinkle in an added boost into pretty much anything your kiddos eat!  There are a couple of different powder blends we got to try.

 Kids Daily Multi: Kids Daily Multi promotes well-being and healthy development, with organic turmeric, carrots, fresh fruits and 23 essential vitamins and minerals per serving.*

Kids Daily Immune: Kids Daily Immune, featuring oranges from Uncle Matt’s Organic and elderberry & echinacea, promotes and helps to strengthen a healthy immune response year round.*

Kids Daily B-Centered: Kids Daily B-Centered featuring Lundberg Family Farms organic brown rice, provides daily support for mental focus, cognitive function, and a sense of calmness.* Formulated with a full spectrum of FoodState® B Vitamins, this blend supports healthy mental and physical energy levels.*

*This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

We loved experimenting with these powders, blending them into smoothies, baked goods and lots more.  My kiddos don't usually have a problem getting their fruits and veggies every day, but I love the convenience of having the powders on hand for any time we need a quick boost.  We are really loving our MegaFood Nutrient Booster Powders!

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Mouthwatering Fall Flavors from TASTYKAKE!

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TASTYKAKE's new Fall flavors will satisfy your craving for the mouthwatering tastes of the season!

Mini Donuts

Tastykake's Pumpkin Spice and Caramel Apple Mini Donuts capture the comforting fall flavors in delicious bite-sized morsels. Pumpkin Spice Mini Donuts feature a pumpkin spice donut covered in cinnamon. The Caramel Apple Mini Donuts feature apple flavored donuts with a caramel crumble coating

Kandy Kakes 

Tastykake's Karrot Kake and Salted Caramel Kandy Kakes supply tasty twists on the proprietary Kandy Kake treats with two autumn-inspired cakes to welcome the changing season. 

The Salted Caramel Kandy Kakes feature a chocolate coated cake with salted caramel filling, and the new Karrot Kake Kandy Kakes feature a white coated carrot cake with a creme filling.

We loved both flavors of the mini donuts and the Karrot Kake Kandy Kakes were a hit as well.  These treats make great on-the-go snacks and would look great arranged as a goodie platter at your Fall gatherings!

Indulge with TASTYKAKES new flavors this Fall!

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iHome Audio Solutions for Back-to-School

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I don't know about you, but there are always a few electronic items on our back-to-school list.  For all things audio, iHome has got you covered!

iHome offers full lines of alarm clocks, clock radios, portable speakers, home audio systems, headphones, and a licensed line of smartphone, tablet, and computer accessories.

We got to check out the Bluetooth Color Changing Alarm Clock and Headphones and they were both awesome! 

Bluetooth Color Changing Clock Radio

The iBT29 is a Bluetooth-enabled alarm clock with a difference, adding excitement and color to your music. Stream wireless digital audio via Bluetooth from your iPhone, iPad, Android, Windows and other Bluetooth-enabled devices. Play iPhone, iPod or other devices via aux-in jack. USB charging port. Adjustable LED cabinet color and alarm display. Reson8® speaker chamber provides great sound. Built-in mic, voice echo cancellation and answer and end controls make speakerphone use a pleasure. FM radio with 6 presets. Perfect for parties or setting the mood while listening at home.

Color Changing Headphones

Enjoy rich, detailed sound with enhanced bass response without inconvenient cables and cords. Cool color changing effects include: color spectrum, favorite color, strobe to the beat, and color pulse. Bluetooth wireless capability lets you listen to audio from up to 30 feet away, while our padded headband and ear cushions make extended listening a pleasure. Rechargeable battery provides 8-10 hours of continuous use. Built-in echo-cancelling mic allows you to have wireless phone calls and a remote control on the earcup puts track control, play/pause, answer/end calls and volume control within easy reach. Includes USB charging cable plus a detachable aux-in cable for standard wired operation.

Both of these iHome products were easy to figure out how to use.  I pretty much put them in the hands off my 7 and 10 year olds and they had them figured out within minutes:)   Because a lot of our curriculum is on their computers, the headphones really come in handy when both kiddos are trying to work at the same time.  The fact that they color change makes them an even hotter commodity:)  The alarm clock is perfect for my music-loving tween and it makes the perfect decorative focal point for her room with it's adjustable color changing effects that can be personalized to her tastes.  Plus, she is up on time every day now! 

iHome's extensive line of audio products ensures that they have the right fit for whatever your needs may be during back-to-school season and year round!

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Spice Things Up this Fall with Bueno Foods!

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New Mexico-based company, Bueno Foods, is celebrating their 65th Anniversary!  They are famous for their green chiles. However, they launched a line of products called Buenatural recently and we are excited to share these products with y'all this fall!

 

We got to try several Bueno Foods products...Here is a little info on each:

Organic Non GMO Wheat Tortillas

Organic and Non GMO Project Certified, these tortillas have an authentic homemade flavor. No artifical additives or preservatives. Aluminum free baking powder. Per serving: 0g trans fat; 0mg cholesterol; 0g saturated fat. 

Natural Blue Corn Tortillas

These natural corn tortillas are made with 100% pure nixtamal cooked and steeped slowly for maximum flavor and function, then stone ground. No refined corn flour. No artificial additives or preservatives. 3 simple ingredients: blue corn, water, lime. 

Hatch Autumn Roast Chile

New Mexico Certified Chile™ guaranteed to be grown in the fertile Hatch River Valley and roasted to perfection at our premium level roast, deeply caramelizing the natural sugars in the chile, giving it a robust, wholesome flavor like New Mexicans have enjoyed for generations.

We decided to use the Blue Corn Tortillas and the Hatch Autumn Roast Chiles in one of our favorite green chile dinners, Green Chile Casserole. 

Take this yummy casserole, we layer corn tortillas with "taco" spiced meat, green chiles, cheddar cheese and cream of mushroom soup.

Bake until browned on top and voila:

A hearty meal the whole family loves!  The tastes are perfect for fall:)  We didn't use all of the chiles, so B threw them in the food processor with some tomato and onion to make a lovely salsa as well:

The Whole Wheat Tortillas were great multi-purpose tortillas, my favorite use was for breakfast tacos!

We loved our Bueno Foods products and can't wait to try even more of them!

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Crazy Cups September Flavor: Caramel Pecan Cluster

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As an ambassador for Crazy Cups, I get to review a different flavor of single serve coffee cups each month.  The flavor for September is Caramel Pecan Cluster:

Crazy Cups are single serve cups that contain 13 grams of coffee in each cup for a flavorful cup of coffee.  They are compatible with all Keurig K Cups® Pods brewers and other single serve machines as well.   We use an iCoffee brewer and they fit perfectly.  Crazy Cups are gluten-free, nut-free, and contain no calories.  The cups use cool-peel-recycle technology, making them recyclable after use.  We peel ours back once they're cool, toss the grounds into our compost bin and recycle the cups, easy peasy and eco-friendly.

Flavor description:

Treat yourself to the sensuous flavors of toasted pecans and sweet caramel goodness, and watch your cares melt away.

Our thoughts:

Caramel Pecan Cluster surprised us!  We were expecting something over-the-top sweet and it definitely wasn't.  B is our resident coffee drinker and he really enjoyed it.  It proved to be a tasty wake-up cup with the perfect balance of caramel and pecan flavors and a smooth finish.  Thumbs up from us!

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Loved + Blessed: An Encouraging Faith-Based Subscription Service September Edition

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We recently had the chance to review the September box from Loved + Blessed:

Loved + Blessed is a Christian faith-based subscription box service that delivers a box of encouragement right to your door each month.

Each box revolves around a central theme and comes with a mini poster, a sticker, a purse-sized scripture card and a gift.

The theme for the September box was Confidence:

The scripture card this month featured Psalm 139: 13-14 "For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb.  I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made your works are wonderful, I know that full well."

There was also a duplicate set of theme and scripture cards to share with a friend.

The special gift for September was a bag with a bold black and white print to remind you that it's okay to stand out and be yourself: 

I definitely think there is room for Loved + Blessed in the subscription box market and I love that their mission is to deliver encouraging products that support a fantastic message!  

If that wasn't enough, Loved + Blessed gives a portion of the proceeds of each box sold to Union Rescue Mission, a charity that offers hope and healing to the homeless.  What an amazing cause!

At just $10 per month you can get your Loved + Blessed box or gift someone else with this monthly dose of encouragement today!

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Time4Learning Online Education Program for PreK-12th Grade

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Stay tuned for our review post in October!

Chewy.com September Pick: Greenies Dental Chews

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Chewy.com is your one-stop shop for all things cat and dog!  One of the fantastic products you can find at Chewy.com is from Greenies:

Greenies Regular Dental Dog Treats

Greenies Veterinary Regular Dental Dog Treats help protect dogs from oral health issues and promote their overall health and wellness. These veterinary treats have a chewy texture that works with your dog's natural chewing action for optimal plaque and tartar reduction, and a unique shape that can be chewed at different angles for maximum tooth contact. Greenies Veterinary Dental Chews also feature a blend of highly soluble proteins, vitamins, Omega-3 fatty acids, antioxidants and chelated minerals, making them nutritionally complete for adult dogs.

One of Jessie's favorite treats has always been dental chews and of all of those she's tried, Greenies seem to get her most excited:)  She absolutely LOVES the green "toothbrushes" and they leave her breath smelling fresher and her teeth looking sparkly!  Treat your pup this Halloween season with Greenies!

You can find Greenies dental chews at Chewy.com for $14.35 for an 18 count bag.

Disclosure: I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above for free in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.

Parragon Books September Picks: Space, Dinosaurs and Puzzle Adventures!

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Parragon is one of the largest illustrated non-fiction publishers in the world. From great selections of Disney, Barbie, Monster High, Ever After High, Discovery Kids, Dora, TMNT, Sponge Bob to in-house favorites including Little Learners, Pinkabella, Dino Supersaurus, Glitterbelle, Life Canvas, Love Food and more, they make books affordable and accessible to readers all around the globe.  They also feature several fun book kits for all ages.

This month, our favorite books from Parragon include themes on Space, Dinosaurs and Puzzles:

First up, the Factivity Space 4-IN-1 Activity Pack

Take a journey through space and learn all about the universe with this awesome 4-in-1 activity pack! This awesome pack comes with an Incredible Space activity book, a double-sided poster to color, a 54-piece puzzle you can color when you are finished and four double-sided coloring pencils.

Professor Murphy's Brain-Busting Puzzles & Riddles

A fantastically fiendish collection of over 150 brain-teasing puzzles and riddles from the one and only Professor Murphy! Features an elastic closure to keep the book safe. Answer key included.

Craft Factory Dinosaur Adventure

Step back in time to when dinosaurs roamed the Earth in this Craft Factory stencil activity. Simply grab a piece of paper and place it between the handy drawing surface and a stencil page. Then trace and color to add your own art to these dinosaur scenes!

My kiddos loved each and everyone of these fun goodies from Parragon!  Their very favorite was the Dinosaur Stencil Kit.  They had a great time creating fun dino scenes:

  

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Disclosure: I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above for free in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.

Start the School Year Off on the Right Foot with Gold Toe Socks!

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Socks are always a must-have on our back-to-school list!  Our favorite socks come from Gold Toe.  Gold Toe socks are super comfy and always feel great on.  They have a superior sock range for the whole family!

Both kiddos got to try out some of the latest sock fashions from Gold Toe this back-to-school season: 

For sporty girls: GIRLS 6 + 1 LINER BONUS

-Featuring EZ Match - The number of gold rings on the toes tell the size!

-Spandex for a perfect fit

-The toes are reinforced for longer wear and durability

-This season's FUN colors

-Limited Time ONLY!  Bonus Pack!

For athletic boys: 6 PAIR COLOR BLOCK LINER

-EZ Match® from Gold Toe makes matching up kids' socks EZ as 1-2-3. The number of gold rings on the toe tells the size.

-New FUN colors

-Spandex for perfect fit®

-Reinforced toes for long lasting durability

Both kiddos are LOVING their new Gold Toe socks!  These socks let them make a fashion statement while keeping their feet comfy all day long no matter what they get into:)

Check out Gold Toe's socks for the whole family!

Gold Toe can be found at retailers nationwide such as Macy’s, Kohl’s, JCPenny and Amazon, as well as, goldtoe.com. 

Disclosure: I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above for free in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.

Get Back to School with Products that are Made to Matter- Handpicked by Target!

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In order to help us all get back into the swing of a new school year, Target has started the Made To Matter-Handpicked By Target initiative that includes 10+ innovative, sustainable products available as a part of this curated wellness program.

Here's a sneak peek at some of the awesome brands and their fantastic, time-saving, budget-wise, Earth-friendly products, all of which can be found at Target!

Tom's of Maine Luminous White Toothpaste, $4.99 and Men's Naturally Dry Antiperspirant Deodorant, $4.49

Justin's Peanut Butter + Banana Chips Snack Packs, $1.99 and Annie's Pea B&J Pockets, $3.45/box (not pictured)

The Honest Co. Organic Healing Balm, $12.95 and Orange Hand Sanitizer Spray, $2.98

Babyganics Moisturizing Daily Lotion, $7.29

Bitsy's Brainfood Smart Crackers, $3.99, Nature's Path EnviroKidz Granola Bars, $4.99/6 bars and Happy Family Organics Super Smart Pouches, $1.60

Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day Vinegar Gel Cleaner, $3.99, Seventh Generation Laundry Detergent Packs, $12.99 and Rebecca Atwood + Method Pumpkin Clove Hand Gel Handwash, $3.49

Suja Pressed Probiotic Waters

Shea Moisture Peace Rose Oil Complex Nourish & Silken Shampoo and Conditioner, $10.99 each, Pacifica DreamBIG Lash Extending 7 in 1 Mascara, $15.99 and Yes To Coconut Paper Mask, $2.99

To be included in the Made To Matter program, these brands must adhere to the following guidelines before hitting the shelves at your Target store:

-Reduced waste and packaging which meets the rising consumer demand for eco-friendly products that limit waste.

-Closed loop systems, which utilize a production system where the excess of one process or product is used to make another product.

-Clean label products that are made without additives and harsh chemicals.

-Dietary and allergen restrictions that accommodate the growing commonality of specialized diets and food allergies.

-Reduced sugar—plain and simple!

Look for these brands next time you are at Target:

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