Crazy Cups July Flavor: Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Single Serve Cups

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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 July is Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup:

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' coffees 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:

Enjoy the magical taste of creamy peanut butter and rich milk chocolate.  It’s a party in your mouth.

Our thoughts:

Magical indeed!  If you are a fan of chocolatey peanut butter cups and coffee, this is right up your flavor alley!  With hints of nuts and chocolate, this is a great way to wake up each morning:)

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Chewy.com July Pick: Halo Vegan Garden Medley Canned Dog Food

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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 Halo:

Halo Vegan Garden Medley Canned Dog Food

Food-conscious pooches and pet parents alike are going to love this fresh veggie feast! Halo Vegan Garden Medley Canned Dog Food is a balanced recipe made without any animal protein or fat, and no fish or dairy. Farm-fresh veggies are mixed with proteinated minerals to ensure your veggie-lovin' dog gets all of the essential nutrients, calories, and taste needed to make this a daily favorite.

I love that this canned food contains the essential nutrients, vitamins and minerals dogs require without artificial flavors, colors, preservatives, corn, wheat or wheat gluten.  An added bonus is that this complete and balanced recipe is easily digestible.  Both dogs really seem to enjoy this canned food.

You can find Halo Vegan Garden Medley Canned Dog Food at Chewy.com  A 13-oz, case of 12 cans is just $41.18

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Chewy.com July Pick: Ark Naturals Breath-Less Brushless Toothpaste Dog 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 Ark Naturals:

Ark Naturals Breath-Less Brushless Toothpaste Medium to Large Dog Chews

Until pets learn to date, oral hygiene will not be one of their top concerns. But face-licks are better when breath smells less like rotten fish and more like cinnamon and clove! Ark Naturals Breath-Less Brushless Toothpaste Dog Chews clean your pup's teeth as she chews, thanks to abrasive ridges on the outside and Ark Naturals' patented toothpaste center. Each tasty bite fights plaque, removes tartar, and freshens breath!

I love that these dental chews help reduce bad breath, stained teeth, plaque and tartar and are vet recommended.  Plus, they include no corn, wheat, soy, by-products, artificial colors, flavors or preservatives.

Both dogs really seem to enjoy these dental chews, especially our newest addition, Harley:

You can find Ark Naturals Breath-Less Brushless Toothpaste Medium to Large Dog Chews at Chewy.com An 18-oz bag is just $18.68

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BookCase.Club: Monthly Subscription Box for Book Lovers! July Edition

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Maybe it's the teacher in me, but I am a believer that if you provide a fun assortment of engaging books to your young readers (and listeners:) you are instilling a love for reading early on.

BookCase.Club helps you do just that!

BookCase.Club is a one-stop monthly subscription service for book lovers of all ages. Each case contains handpicked books based on your preferred genre.  There are six monthly categories and two quarterly categories to choose from: Paranormal Romance, Sci-Fi/Fantasy, Young Adult, Mystery/Thriller, Children’s, Romance, Military History and Cookbooks.  The Children's category got a lot more exciting this year!  It has been turned into Bookcase.Club Kids and the categories have gotten a lot more specific.  More about that at the end of this post:)

Here is an example of the types of books you receive in a Bookcase.Club Kids box:

As you can see, our box included four really great hardcover books that my kiddos loved!

The new division of Bookcase.Club is Bookcase.Club Kids.  Each #BCCKids case comes with three handpicked children's books, chosen to ignite the imagination and inspire creativity.   Bookcase.Club Kids is broken down into 5 sub categories based on age: Newborn-2 years, 2-4 years, 4-6 years, 7-8 years and Pre-Teen.  The box we received includes titles from several age groups.  I loved that this month's box included fiction and non-fiction books.

A subscription to BookCase.Club starts at $9.99 + $5.00 s/h per month which is a pretty good deal for books specifically curated to your interests.  Plus, each month, BookCase Club partners with Books For Keeps, and donates one children's book for every active subscription.  Books For Keeps aims to place books in the hands of children who are least likely to have access. This program gives 12 books to every child served just in time for summer. The goal: to keep up their reading achievement outside of school.  

BookCase.Club is definitely our favorite book subscription service...we've never been disappointed by the variety and the quality of the books we receive:)   

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Use the coupon code ABCD15 to get 15% off of any BookCase.Club subscription!

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Back-to-School Breakfast Made Easy with Overnight Oats from Dave's Gourmet!

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We are huge fans of Dave's Gourmet Hot Sauces, so we were excited to hear that they were coming out with a line of Overnight Oats to make back-to-school breakfasts a breeze!

 Overnight Oats are a blend of organic oats, chia, almonds, and fruit that you soak overnight and then it’s ready to grab and go in the morning.  Supercharged with nutrients, they are loaded with fiber, protein, antioxidants, and vitamins.  Overnight Oats are gluten free, protein & fiber rich and USA made.  There are 4 flavors:  Apple Nut, Blueberry Vanilla Almond, Cinnamon Raisin, Mixed Berry. 

Check out the great flavor descriptions:

Blueberry Vanilla Almond Overnight Oats

Blueberry Almond Vanilla is like waking up to fresh ripe blueberries and oatmeal on a care-free summer morning. Vanilla rounds out the flavor and almonds add a nice crunch. The chia seeds are soft and sweet after soaking overnight.

Apple Nut Overnight Oats

Think Apple Pie for breakfast. This hearty oatmeal is a flavorful combination of sweet apples, cinnamon, almonds, and nourishing organic oats.

Cinnamon Raisin Overnight Oats

Cinnamon Raisin is a classic. Warming cinnamon enhances the flavor while the chewy raisins and chia seeds provide an interesting texture.

Mixed Berry Overnight Oats

Mixed Berry is bursting with summertime berries. Blackberries, raspberries, strawberries, and chia seeds make a lively oatmeal with a bit of crunch.

It really couldn't be easier to provide your whole family with a nutritious and filling hot breakfast!  Just pour your favorite milk on top before bedtime time and pop in the microwave for a few minutes once you wake up the next morning.  Bam!  The whole family loved Dave's Gourmet Overnight Oats!

Each bowl runs about $3.49 and you can find them on Amazon.

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Book Review: The Bookshop at Water's End by Patti Callahan Henry

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The Bookshop at Water’s End

By Patti Callahan Henry

About the book:

The women who spent their childhood summers in a small southern town discover it harbors secrets as lush as the marshes that surround it…

Bonny Blankenship’s most treasured memories are of idyllic summers spent in Watersend, South Carolina, with her best friend, Lainey McKay. Amid the sand dunes and oak trees draped with Spanish moss, they swam and wished for happy-ever-afters, then escaped to the local bookshop to read and whisper in the glorious cool silence. Until the night that changed everything, the night that Lainey’s mother disappeared.

Now, in her early fifties, Bonny is desperate to clear her head after a tragic mistake threatens her career as an emergency room doctor, and her marriage crumbles around her. With her troubled teenage daughter, Piper, in tow, she goes back to the beloved river house, where she is soon joined by Lainey and her two young children. During lazy summer days and magical nights, they reunite with bookshop owner Mimi, who is tangled with the past and its mysteries. As the three women cling to a fragile peace, buried secrets and long ago loves return like the tide.

My thoughts:

A breezy summer read, The Bookshop at Water's End has just the right combination intrigue, romance and family drama!  I quickly came to love the characters and was swept up in their story.  The author has a real knack for creating well developed characters and plot lines that keep the pages turning.  The perfect road trip or pool/beach read this summer!  

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Tech4Kids Solutions for the Ultimate Party Treat Bag!

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Just in time for Summer, Tech4Kids has new additions to their line of Mash 'Ems, Fash 'Ems and more featuring your kiddo's favorite characters:

DC Superhero Girls Series

Spiderman Sinister Series

Batman Series

My Little Pony Series

Barbie Series

Guardians of the Galaxy Series

MicroLites are cool little flashlights:

And don't forget Gemmies:

These kits are a hit with crafty kiddos:)

All of these goodies would be the perfect fit for treat bags or prizes for all of your summer party needs.  

Check them out at Tech4Kids!

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The Honest Kitchen: Cuddles Bite-Size Training Cookies!

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Meet the newest member of The Honest Kitchen's new training treats line, cuddles™!

They're brand new gourmet, super delicious training cookies made with wild caught fish & pumpkin to keep your pup engaged while you're trying to teach them to sit, stay—or just behave! They’re grain free, bite-size and just 8 calories so your pups won't pack on the pounds.

And guess what?  We have added a new reviewer to the team just in time for this tasty review!  Meet Harley Mae (short for Mayhem:)

Harley Mae and Jessie really love these Cuddles Cookies.  They are the perfect size for training, fit right in your pocket without leaving behind a crumby mess and can be split in half pretty easily to make your bag last a little longer.  We love Cuddles Cookies from The Honest Kitchen! 

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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.

Book Review: Bring Her Home by David Bell

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About the book:

In the breathtaking new thriller from David Bell, bestselling author of Since She Went Away and Somebody I Used to Know, the fate of two missing teenage girls becomes a father’s worst nightmare.... 

Just a year and a half after the tragic death of his wife, Bill Price’s fifteen-year-old daughter, Summer, and her best friend, Haley, disappear. Days later, the girls are found in a city park. Haley is dead at the scene, while Summer is left beaten beyond recognition and clinging to life.

As Bill holds vigil over Summer’s bandaged body, the only sound the unconscious girl can make is one cryptic and chilling word: No. And the more time Bill spends with Summer, the more he wonders what happened to her. Or if the injured girl in the hospital bed is really his daughter at all.

When troubling new questions about Summer’s life surface, Bill is not prepared for the aftershocks. He’ll soon discover that both the living and the dead have secrets. And that searching for the truth will tear open old wounds that pierce straight to the heart of his family...

My thoughts:

This chilling tale will leave you guessing from beginning to end!  Bring Her Home is full of twists and turns...the perfect page-turner for mystery fans.  Throw this thriller in your beach bag and prepare to be entertained this summer!

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.

Challenger Sports: British Soccer Camp @usfg

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British Soccer Camps are the most popular soccer camp in the US. With an innovative curriculum that develops skills, speed and confidence in players ages 3-18, The British Soccer Camp provide boys and girls with the rare opportunity to receive high-level soccer coaching from a team of international expert's right in the heart of their own community. In addition to teaching new skills and improving game performance, each British Soccer Camp provides lessons in character development, cultural education and is the most fun your child can have learning the sport they love!

8-year-old D got to try out Challenger's British Soccer Camp this summer and he absolutely loved it!  Signing up was a breeze and because we signed up early, D got a free soccer jersey.  The camp comes with a free t-shirt and soccer ball as well.  The coach was energetic and entertaining for the entire week, which can sometimes be tricky in our super hot, super humid weather, so props to him for his awesome attitudes!  

Every day, the 3-hour camp consisted of warm-ups, soccer drills and mini games within the similarly aged groups.  They also celebrated Flag Day, Wacky Wednesday and Soak the Coach Day. Throughout the entire week the kiddos were given excellent instruction and plenty of praise to keep their spirits high.  Needless to say, D is already asking if we can sign him up for British Soccer Camp next year!  That's a sure sign of a great experience:)

Enroll you child in a British Soccer Camp today 

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Good Clean Love: Healthy Personal Lubricants

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Did you know that most personal lubricants contain heavily concentrated petrochemical ingredients that are also used in products like anti-freeze, brake fluid and oven cleaner?  Studies show these chemicals disrupt the natural salt balance and immune protection in the vaginal area, causing genital tissue damage. They also put women at a 13 times higher risk of contracting bacterial vaginosis – an infection that makes them 60% more susceptible to HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases, and also triples the chances of infecting their partners.

Good Clean Love’s Bio-Match Restore Moisturizing Personal Lubricant solves the problem with an all-natural solution that is:

·       Formulated to match the ideal pH, salt balance, and healthy bacteria levels in the vagina

·       Closer to the cellular weight and salt balance of natural female lubrication than any other lubricant analyzed in an NIH-funded study

·       Free of petrochemicals, parabens and synthetic glycerin

·       Designed for use both during intimacy and as a daily moisturizer for vaginal dryness

·       Safe for use with latex condoms and toys

·       Pregnancy-safe and fertility-friendly

Good Clean Love has an extensive line up of personal lubricants.  Check out some info on a couple of the great products:

Good Clean Love Guilty Pleasure Personal Lubricant is an organic, water-based lube made with aloe vera and infused with the spicy-sweet scents of cinnamon and vanilla.  

Good Clean Love Almost Naked Organic Personal Lubricant is a water-based lube made with aloe vera and infused with a touch of lemon and vanilla, giving it a light organic flavor. 

Guilty Pleasure and Almost Naked Personal Lubricants are formulated to provide a long-lasting glide without all the irritating chemical additives and sticky cleanup associated with conventional lubricants.  These water based personal lubricants are designed for even the most sensitive skin types.

Spice things up naturally this summer with Good Clean Love Personal Lubricants!

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