Friday, April 2, 2021

#WelcomeSpring with Low Carb, Gluten Free Baking Mixes from Good Dee's!

*DISCLOSURE* Thank you to Good Dee's for providing product samples in order to facilitate this post.  All thoughts are strictly my own. 

I am all for anything that makes baking easier, healthier and results in tasty treats.  Good Dee's low-carb, gluten free mixes do just that!


Good Dee's mixes are easy, so easy they require only one bowl to prepare in!  Plus, they are made with gluten-free ingredients and zero Malitol or soy.  Even so, they taste, look and smell amazing.  Check out a few of our favorite Good Dee's products:

Good Dee’s Peanut Butter Cookie Dough Bites 

While not technically a mix, we are going to kick things off with these low carb protein snacks.   Combining two of everyone’s favorite flavors, peanut butter and cookie dough, the PB Cookie Dough Bites feel like a decadent treat. With seven bites per pouch, they contain: 

100 calories
8g protein
1g sugar
Just 3 net carbs

We love these as a between meal snack, and not that we are going many places these days, but they are perfect for on-the-go snacking too!  It's like eating cookie dough straight from the bowl, but way better for you!

Now for our favorite mixes:

Good Dee’s Blondies Mix 

These blondies are the best we've ever had!  They are low carb, Keto friendly, nut free, sugar free, luten free, 1g Net carb and STILL absolutely chewy-gooey pure deliciousness!  Super rich and supere wholesome...you can't beat that!

Good Dee’s Lemon Muffin Mix

 We opted for muffins with this mix.  They were low carb, Keto friendly, sugar free, gluten free and 2g net carbs.  Moist and zesty, these were great for a quick breakfast.  We loved these light and fluffy muffins!

Good Dee's Coconut Snack Cake Mix 

We go crazy for anything coconut and this cake was scrumptious!  The mix is low carb, Keto friendly, sugar free, gluten free and 2g net carbs per serving. The versatility of this cake baking mix allows you to customize it for any special occasion so you can get creative or keep it simple like we did. This is a moist and absolutely delicious snack cake, so good that icing is not necessary.

If you are trying to stick to your low-carb diet, but crave dessert, these mixes are perfect!  If you are implementing a gluten-free diet and want some no-fail, tasty dessert options, these mixes won't disappoint.  If you are looking for quick, easy mixes to get wholesome desserts on the table for your whole family, these mixes are sure to delight!  Check out Good Dee's this Spring and get baking!



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.

#EasterGiftGuide - World's Smallest Retro Toys and more from Super Impulse!

 *DISCLOSURE* Thank you to Super Impulse for providing product samples in order to facilitate this post.  All thoughts are strictly my own. 


Easter is just around the corner and as the scavenger hunts and chocolates are getting prepared for the kids, Super Impulse wants to make sure your baskets are filled with this year’s must-have miniature toys!


Instead of rotting their teeth on sugary candy and chocolate, get your kids laughing with Wacky Packages Minis. These 3D puny products are parodies of items you find around the house! Each Wacky Packages Minis cup comes with 5 Mini collectibles, a trading sticker and a collectors guide!

 


No Easter basket is complete without some World’s Smallest toys! Your favorite toys and games have gone MINIATURE! 

World’s Smallest Air Pressure Super Soaker 50



World’s Smallest Foam Alive

World’s Smallest Blind Box

World’s Smallest My Little Pony

World's Smallest Transformers

Treat the kiddos with these fun novelty toys and blind bags this Easter!



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.

#MothersDayGiftGuide - Gorgeous Jigsaw Puzzles from Cloudberries!

 *DISCLOSURE* Thank you to Cloudberries for providing product samples in order to facilitate this post.  All thoughts are strictly my own. 

Today, we have a super fun Mother's Day gift idea for moms who like to put together puzzles...Cloudberries poster-sized puzzles!
 

Cloudberries creates fun, design-led jigsaw puzzles especially for adults.  They create the kind of cool puzzles that you’ll want to hang on your wall. We got to try out one of their latest designs:

FEAST Jigsaw Puzzle (1000 pieces)

Feast your eyes on this fun food puzzle, designed exclusively for Cloudberries. You’ll want to tuck straight in to this fabulous FEAST jigsaw, packed full of delicious dishes and tasty treats. This is a fun puzzle, best shared with friends, so don’t be ‘shellfish’ – its bright primary colours and minimalist design will make you hungry to start puzzling.

Cloudberries features original artwork by artists and this puzzle is a Rocio Egio work designed exclusively for Cloudberries.  The material it is made from is environmentally friendly and the puzzle includes a full-size poster of the design. The completed puzzle measures 68cm x 48.5cm.


Better still, Cloudberries plants a tree for every puzzle you buy, which makes us love them even more!  We had a blast putting together the FEAST puzzle.  If you have a puzzle-loving mom, check out Cloudberries for some truly beautiful and fun gift ideas!




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.

Mother's Day Gift Guide 2021

 It's time to show the moms in your life how much you appreciate them and we have a great selection of gifts that are sure to make any mom feel special! From fashion, home goods, beauty, and more we will be putting the whole list here for easy reference.  As we find these awesome gift ideas, we'll be adding them to this post along with pictures and a link to our review of the product.  This listing will be updated daily, so check back often to learn about some really fun products to celebrate Mom this Mother's Day!

Have a product you'd like featured in our gift guide?  Contact me at christinbanda (at) yahoo (dot) com

Fashion

Maggie's Organics Apparel

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Love Leggings

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Beauty

Masami

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Lena Botanicals

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See the Slay Vanity Mirror

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Annmarie Beauty

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Healium Hair Care

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Ellovi Beauty

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Pure Parker

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The Healing Rose

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Fun

Cloudberries

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Table Topics

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Home

Plum Paper Planner

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Cades and Birch

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Sackcloth and Ashes

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Epare Kitchen Goods

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Sacred Lotus Diffuser

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Succulents Box 

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Savino Wine Saver

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Books

Quarto Publishing

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Food 

Dollar Tea Club

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eCreamery

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Holy Smoke Olive Oil and More

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Ross Chocolates

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Purity Coffee

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Farmer Jones Farm

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Darrell Lea Licorice

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Choc Zero

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Tropical Fruit Box

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Thursday, April 1, 2021

#MothersDayGiftGuide - MASAMI Clean, Botanical Haircare!

 *DISCLOSURE* Thank you to Masami for providing product samples in order to facilitate this post.  All thoughts are strictly my own. 

If you are looking for a gift for the mom who wants to clean up her beauty routine, MASAMI shampoo and conditioner are a great choice!


MASAMI’s clean formulations give your hair loads of botanical hydration without weighing it down.  MASAMI is made with the ocean botanical Mekabu and other “good-for-you” ingredients like japonica laminaria, blueberry extract, aloe & grapeseed oil. And, more importantly, nothing bad: No phthalates, sulfates or parabens. MASAMI is high performing and luxurious feeling and works for every single hair type.  MASAMI products are also vegan and cruelty free.

Mekabu Hydrating Shampoo

Enriched with the nourishing power of the Japanese ocean botanical Mekabu, this luxurious shampoo is low foaming, adding shine and hydration for all hair types. Apricot oil, coconut oil and Laminaria Japonica (kombu) provide the nutrients and vitamins important for healthy hair. MASAMI Shampoo is the ultimate in hydration for hair and nourishment for the scalp.

Mekabu Hydrating Conditioner 

MASAMI Mekabu Hydrating Conditioner is fortified by the hydrating qualities of Mekabu, and enhanced with Laminaria Japonica (Kombu) seaweed, aloe vera, blueberry extract, Vitamin B and other powerful anti-oxidants. This deep yet lightweight conditioner nourishes to restore softness, shine and manageability while soothing the scalp.

When used together, these two MASAMI products left my hair feeling soft and smooth, squeaky clean and way less frizzy than normal, without being weighed down.  The products smell absolutely lovely, a fresh, green botanical smell that is super refreshing and lingers, leaving my hair smelling wonderful!

MASAMI products would be a great gift idea for the mom who is trying to green up and clean up her beauty regimen.  What a treat!



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.

#MothersDayGiftGuide - Support Small Businesses with Plant-Infused Beauty Products from Lena Botanicals!

 *DISCLOSURE* Thank you to Lena Botanicals for providing product samples in order to facilitate this post.  All thoughts are strictly my own. 

Today's Mother's Day gift idea is a real treat for any mom!  Lena Botanicals has a fantastic selection of high quality beauty products including this grön  Rejuvenate clay mask:


Lena Botanicals believes in the power of plants to help clean, soothe and beautify your body, head to toe! They gather some of the best brands on the market that do just that! The brands they sell aren't the big box brands, they are small and emerging producers carving out a place for themselves and their communities.  Aligned around locally sourced, organic ingredients and sustainable practices these family, women, and LGBTQ+ businesses are who they want to introduce you to as the next leaders of the industry.

Rejuvenate: Awakening Clay Mask

This clay mask is a spa trip in a jar. This mask combines hand-whipped natural ingredients, soothing clay, and powerful organic hemp extract to balance, calm, and nourish your skin.  Cucumber and seaweed soothe, while kaolin and sea clay absorb excess oil and tame trouble spots. Use it on your face, neck or chest, it's the perfect product to treat yourself to a night in and awaken your skin's true potential.


Each two ounce jar contains 240mg of CBD derived from USDA organic hemp extract. All grön products are labeled with a QR code to verify the lab test results of the CBD content of each product batch.


This mask was easy to apply and remove and had instant results!


A's skin was left feeling refreshed, smooth and moisturized.  She loved it and said it felt truly luxurious.  What mom wouldn't love a little bit of that?

Check out Lena Botanicals for this clay mask and other really awesome plant-infused beauty products that would make lovely gifts this Mother's Day!



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.