Spice Things Up This Spring with Tucson Tamales!

**Complimentary products received in exchange for our honest review.  All opinions are ours and ours alone**

Living in South Texas, we get our fair share of delicious tamales year round.  Mostly, what we eat would be considered traditionally flavored tamales, so we were super excited to try out Tucson Tamale, which makes what I would consider to be gourmet tamales with a Southwestern flair!

Tucson Tamale has restaurants in Tucson of course, but if you aren't lucky enough to live near one, you can order their goodies online.  They come packaged safe and sound in an insulated freezer box.

Tucson Tamale takes pride in the high quality and consistency of their delicious tamales.  It all starts with the organic and non-gmo masa.  Many tamales are made with lard but these tamales are made with a healthier non-gmo expeller pressed canola or sunflower oil.  Not to mention, everything is handmade, which IMO, is absolutely necessary when it comes to a good tamale!

We got to try out the aptly named Box of Happiness, which is the gift box with something for everyone. For the meat eaters, there are Green Chile Pork with Cheese, Green Chile Chicken and Red Chile Beef. For the vegetarians: the Green Corn made with masa from organic corn kernels right from the cob, mixed with green chilies and cheddar cheese; the Blue Corn made from organic blue corn masa filled with summer squash, tomato, onion, peppers and cheese; and the Black Bean and Cheese made of black beans, roasted corn, red peppers and cheddar cheese.

We loved these tamales!  Our favorites were the Red Chile Beef and the Green Corn.  These tamales are so easy to prepare...just steam or microwave for a few minutes and dig in!

Tucson Tamale has an amazing lineup that includes Meat Tamales, Vegetarian Tamales, Vegan Tamales, Breakfast Tamales and even Dessert Tamales!

Click to shop Tucson Tamale!

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.

Treat Your Pup with Greenies Dental Chews this Spring!

**Complimentary products received in exchange for our honest review.  All opinions are ours and ours alone**

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!  

Greenies are one of the top veterinary recommended dental chews and for good reason.  Not only do dogs love the taste, but they are made from soluble, natural ingredients that break down quickly for safe and easy digestion.  These natural dog treats have added vitamins and minerals that are low fat and nutritionally complete for dogs.

Greenies are an easy and affordable way to spring clean your pup's teeth and gums!

You can find Greenies dental chews in a variety of flavors and sizes at grocers, mass merchandisers and pet stores or online.

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 Cozy and Support Your Team with an Elite Team Blanket!

**Complimentary products received in exchange for our honest review.  All opinions are ours and ours alone**

It's no secret...we are huge sports fans!  Here in Texas, we love our Spurs, our Astros and of course, our Packers!  Yep, that's right!  I said Packers.  Our favorite football team just so happens to be from way up North and believe me, we get a lot of flack for it since we are deep in the heart of Cowboy country:)

We love showing off our team pride and we just found a new way to do just that with Elite Team!

Elite Team makes high quality, super soft team logo blankets and throws.  They are great for use at home or at the game.  You can choose which size fits your need best and proudly share your team with the world:)

Elite Team offers a great selection of professional and collegiate level teams, so you are sure to find one of your favorites.  Blankets are made with MicroPlush®  and are hand-stitched, double-thick and ultra-durable.  It's actually 2 blankets sewn together which means it can pull double duty with the logo on one side and a coordinating solid color on the other,

We are in love with our Elite Team blanket! 8 year old D has pretty much claimed it for his bed for now, but once football season gets here it will probably be a permanent staple on our couch!

Get ready to rep your favorite NFL or collegiate team with a super cozy blanket from Elite Team!

Click to shop Elite Team!

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.

Treat Your Feet with OOFOS Recovery Sandals! + Giveaway

**Complimentary products received in exchange for our honest review.  All opinions are ours and ours alone**

After a long day of running here and there and everywhere, my feet are always ready for a little comfort.  Luckily for me, I found out about OOFOS!

OOFOS footwear is engineered to help your feet recover in ways that typical footwear can’t.  Athletic shoe foams are designed to “rebound” and propel you forward. Revolutionary OOfoam does the opposite, absorbing 37% more shock with every step than traditional footwear foam and boy do my feet need that after being on them most of the day!

Check out the Women's OOlala Sandal in two-toned Sunset:

\

My favorite features of OOFOS sandals (aside from the fact that they are super cute:) are:

OOFOS absorbs more shock than traditional footwear

OOFOS reduces stress on sore knees, feet and back

OOFOS cradles your arches

OOFOS are suuuuper comfy!

 The soft, conforming toe post eliminates chafing and OOlala sandals are made from a moisture resistant closed cell foam that is shower-ready and machine washable.  These sandals are so light they float!  What a treat for my feet:)

Check out the awesome science behind OOFOS:

Eat Naturally with Saffron Road Frozen Meals!

**Complimentary products received in exchange for our honest review.  All opinions are ours and ours alone**

If you are looking for natural meals that taste great and can be prepared in just minutes, look no further than Saffron Road!

Saffron Road’s use of premium ingredients results in delicious flavors and authentic recipes – perfect for those seeking restaurant tastes in just 5 minutes!

 We tried 3 entrees and loved each one:

These Tandoori Chicken Nuggets were a huge hit!  Saffron Road uses a crispy gluten free batter and chickens that were humanely raised on family farms and fed a 100% vegetarian diet.  These tender white meat pieces of chicken carefully basted in authentic Tandoori spices, then roasted to perfection are full of flavor and great as an appetizer, entrée or garnish a salad.

We also enjoyed the tasty Chicken Enchilada Poblano.  The mildly spicy green peppers are silky smooth and the perfect accompaniment to tender dark meat chicken rolled into authentic Yucatecan nixtamal corn tortillas with leafy spinach and delicious oaxaca cheese. The enchiladas are accompanied by mesquite black beans and garlic rice.

Finally, the Chicken Pad Thai.  Saffron Road's version features flat rice noodles topped with roasted white meat chicken simmered with carrots and scallions in an exotic peanut sauce and it's pretty delicious! 

Need even more reasons to try Saffron Road?  Check out their nifty infographic explaining the Saffron Road mission:

You can find Saffron Road foods in the freezer section of your grocery store!

Find out more at Saffron Road!

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.

Fruit Me Up! Fruit Pouches: The Perfect On-the-Go Treat!

**Complimentary products received in exchange for our honest review.  All opinions are ours and ours alone**

This time of year is always super busy for us and we are always looking for healthy, on-the-go snacks.  Fruit Me Up! pouches fit the bill:)

Fruit Me Up! has a great line up of better-for-you products for all the kids and teens in your home. Simpler flavors and recipes for younger kids and more sophisticated varieties for the older, more active kids in your family.

These gluten-free fruit pouches come in several great lines including Classic, Naturally Better and Boost flavors.

Classic varieties are made from all organic fruits, with no added water and no high fructose corn syrup, for a real fruit taste and goodness.  Naturally Better flavors are just 100% fruit in a pouch. Each pouch is one serving of fruit served in a convenient pouch for active kids to enjoy fruit snacking, anywhere, anytime with no-mess.

Boost pouches are blended with plenty of fruits, vegetables, super-fruits or dairy and each has extra fortification to deliver the nourishment that growing kids and tweens need.

The kiddos are huge fans of these tasty fruit pouches and they are super convenient for our busy lifestyle.

Click to learn more about Fruit Me Up!

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.

Celebrate National Reading Month with 31 Days Of Stories from Cricket!

Each March, for nearly 20 years, schools and families across the country have celebrated the written word with National Reading Month.  Joining in the celebration to ignite a lifetime love for reading, Cricket Media, the most award-winning kid's magazine publisher in the marketplace, will offer families 31 DAYS OF STORIES during the month of March at Cricket Media.com.

From Cricket Media's home page, an advent-style "Story-A-Day" calendar will offer kids of all ages a free story or article from the pages of one of Cricket's 11 best-in-class magazines - from literary magazines BABYBUG (ages 6 mos-3 years), LADYBUG (ages 3-6), SPIDER (ages 6-9) and CRICKET (ages 9-14) and arts and sciences magazines CLICK (ages 3-6), ASK (ages 6-9), to history and culture-themed publications, FACES and COBBLESTONE (ages 9-14) and more.  Each day throughout the month, a new, engaging and beautifully illustrated story will be unveiled; readers will be prompted to download the full-color PDF story and create a mini-book - perfect for families to create and enjoy together!

A sneak peak at the first week of offerings from Cricket Media's 31 DAYS OF STORIES: 

March 1 -- Hey, Can You Read This? (Featured in ASK; by Rachel Young, art by Jeff Harter) ASK: Did you ever wonder what's happening in your brain when you're reading? Wonder no more!  This article describes what your brain is doing every step of the way.

March 2 -- Big Little Hippo (Featured in BABYBUG; by Valeri Gorbachev) This baby hippo discovers that animals of the jungle come in many shapes and sizes.

March 3 -- Wheels for the Dragon (Featured in CRICKET; by Joan Strauss, illustrated by Alyssa Winans)  With the help of a trusty bicycle, this little emperor learns a big lesson about self-reliance.

March 4 - All Night Long (Featured in CLICK;text and art by Betsy James) Nick, the night keeper at the zoo, takes care of all the animals when everyone else is asleep. Join him as he performs his nightly duties.

March 5 -- A Spectacular Ride (Featured in COBBLESTONE; by Drollene P. Brown, illus. by David Harrington)  In 1777, a sixteen-year-old girl named Sybil Ludington rode forty miles in the night to warn of the coming British attack on Danbury.

March 6 -- The Final King of Ankor Wat (Featured in FACES; retold by Pat Betteley, art by Katie Cantrell)  Four animals compete to see who is worthy to rule the ancient temple Ankor Wat. But a wise elephant teaches them all a valuable lesson about themselves in the process.

March 7 -- A Day at Liberty Bay (Featured in LADYBUG; by Kimberley Long Cockroft, art by Isabel Roxas) Ben has just moved to a new town. He misses his old friend Leo. But with the help of his new friend Samantha and her dog Charley, Ben experiences the wonder of aquatic life on Liberty Bay. 

During National Reading Month, Cricket Media will also offer families the exclusive opportunity to try three free issues of their flagship literary publications for children with BABYBUG, LADYBUG, SPIDER and CRICKET.  New subscribers signing up at CricketMedia.com will enjoy three months of these Parents' Choice Gold Award-winning  magazines, packed with magical stories and prose, whimsical illustrations -- and always ad-free.