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Go Back To The 1980’s With Winning Moves

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It is kind of funny to me that games and toys I grew up with are now considered “retro”. Winning Moves has two products that bring back childhood memories: Monopoly The 1980’s Edition and Rubik’s Christmas Tree.

Monopoly The 1980’s Edition

Monopoly was one of my favorite board games when I was a kid. This 1980’s edition is exactly how I remember it.

It was fun to show our kids how this game used to look in the “olden days”.

I used to always pick the top hat as my playing piece. Which piece did you choose?

Monopoly The 1980’s Edition would make a great gift that will provide hours of entertainment. This game is recommended for ages 8 and up, and is designed for 2-8 players.

Rubik’s Christmas Tree

The Rubik’s Cube is another toy that has stood the test of time. I was never actually able to solve it, but the frustration was half the fun!

This Rubik’s Christmas Tree is a lot easier to solve–ha! It is actually more of a decorative ornament. I like its retro vibe.

The Rubik’s Christmas Tree would make the perfect stocking stuffer for any Rubik’s fan.

Where To Purchase Winning Moves Games

Winning Moves games and toys are available on their website, Amazon and other retailers near you.

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‘Tis The Season For Theo Chocolate

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If you are searching for holiday gifts for someone who appreciates fine chocolate, look no further than Theo Chocolate. Theo Chocolate is the first organic, fair trade certified chocolate maker in North America. When we were planning a trip to Seattle earlier this year, I so wanted to visit their factory. Alas, we had to cancel that trip, but I am excited to have the chance to share about some of their holiday products with you.

Setting up an at-home hot cocoa bar seems to be a real trend these past couple of years. Theo makes Peppermint Drinking Hot Chocolate and Dark Chocolate Peppermint Marshmallows that will surely upgrade your hot cocoa bar game.

Theo also makes individually wrapped Peppermint Cocoa Cups that are like peppermint cocoa in candy form. These chocolate cups are so rich and smooth–a real treat! They would be cute to include as a stocking stuffer.

Theo also has a line of limited edition holiday-themed chocolate bars. I think Theo Chocolate bars are the perfect gift topper. The beautiful holiday designs on the wrappers really add a “wow” factor. I also like the unique holiday flavors these bars come in:

Don’t they all sound so delicious? I was especially impressed with the Gingerbread Spice bar. Gingerbread is one of my favorite holiday flavor profiles, and combining it with Theo’s high quality chocolate is oh so good.

Where To Purchase Theo Chocolate

Theo Chocolate is available through their online store, and at a store near you. I can’t wait to look for Theo Chocolate during my next trip to Sprouts.

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Discover the Power of Purple With Beviva PURPO

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I first heard about Beviva PURPO foods through the Online Nourished Festival. The founder of the company was diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis in 2011. Through research of both Western and Chinese medicine, she found that the purple sweet potato is a fiber-rich antioxidant powerhouse that can aid in minimizing gastrointestinal discomfort and inflammation.

As a result, the Beviva PURPO line of foods was born. Currently they offer the following products:

Beviva Sweet Potato Chips

First of all, I love the colors of these sweet potato chips, which use orange, yellow and purple sweet potatoes. The colors and taste of these chips remind me of Thanksgiving! They are nice and crunchy and have just a tinge of natural sweetness. My kids liked them as well.

Beviva Sweet Potato Granola

I also really liked the visual appeal of the Sweet Potato granola. The natural purple color from purple sweet potato (the main ingredient) is so pretty! I used some as a topping for vanilla yogurt. It is light and crispy, and contains little chewy pieces of dried fruit.

PURPO All-in-One Cereal Cups

These convenient cups contain a packet of the Sweet Potato Granola and a packet of the PURPO Instant Oat Mylk. All you need to do is add water to the PURPO oat mylk powder and add the granola. There is even a small spoon included in the cup, which my son appreciated. I can see how these portable cups would be convenient for those who are looking for digestive-friendly food that can be eaten while traveling or camping.

Where To Purchase Beviva Purpo Products

Beviva Purpo food products can be purchased through their online store or Amazon.

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Relieve Your Pain With All Terrain Recovery Rub

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As we age, body aches and pains seem to become more frequent. Just the other day, I had a vigorous kitchen cleaning session. That night, I could definitely feel it in my sore arm muscles!

All Terrain Recovery Rub is a pain relieving cream that “temporarily relieves minor aches, pain of muscles and joints due to arthritis, simple backaches, sprains, strains and bruises.” This cream contains 5% Menthol. As soon as I applied it, I felt the familiar tingly/cooling sensation that Menthol products produce. The tension in my muscles seemed to melt away just minutes after application. In addition, the scent was not unpleasantly strong like other similar products.

I think that All Terrain Recovery Rub is a good product to have on hand because you never know when you will need it. In fact, I just gave some to my husband for his achy neck and shoulders caused by working at his computer all day. Whether you experience chronic or occasional pain, All Terrain Recovery Rub is worth looking into.

Where To Purchase All Terrain Products

All Terrain Recovery Rub is available for purchase through the All Terrain online store, or Amazon.

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So Nice To Have Ice With The NewAir Countertop Clear Ice Maker

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I consider having ice on hand one of life’s little luxuries. Our freezer has an icemaker, but the ice tray takes up a lot of valuable space. In addition , certain people in my family complain that the ice it produces has a funny taste. We have also tried to make ice in trays, but we tend to use it quicker than we can make it.

I am happy to report that I have found a solution to our ice problems! The NewAir Countertop Clear Ice Maker (SKU: Clearice40). This machine has BPA-free parts, measures 14.50″D (15.25″ w/drain plug) x 11.40″W x 13.75″H, and is capable of making 40 pounds of ice in a day!

I found the NewAir Countertop Clear Ice Maker super easy to use. Just plug it in, and fill the top compartment with water. Approximately seven minutes later, you will hear a layer of ice cubes drop into the bucket inside the machine. As long as the water level is high enough, this process will repeat until the bucket is at capacity.

I can already see how having a steady supply of fresh ice is helping everyone in my family drink more water. Staying hydrated is so important, and having ice on hand makes drinking water more appealing. This NewAir Countertop Clear Ice Maker will also be convenient for when we eventually have guests over again (although I am not sure when that will be!)

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NewAir appliances are available to purchase through their online store. In addition to the Countertop Clear Ice Maker, NewAir also offers many other products, including beverage fridges, wine fridges, and heaters (perfect for the upcoming winter). Use discount code LIMBYLIM10OFF at checkout for ten percent off your purchase!

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Brand New Brave Robot Animal-Free Dairy Ice Cream

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When my sister asked me if I wanted to try a new type of “really good” vegan ice cream, of course I said yes! She brought over a pint of “A Lot of Chocolate” Brave Robot Animal-Free Dairy Ice Cream that she had received from her neighbor, who started the company. My family was not sure what “animal-free dairy” ice cream would taste like, but we all agreed it was delicious!

I reached out to Brave Robot about doing a review and giveaway and they graciously sent five more pints for us to try.

It is crazy how much Brave Robot’s creamy texture and taste resembles dairy ice cream. I would not be able to guess that no cows were involved in the making of this ice cream. The key ingredient of this vegan and lactose-free ice cream is animal-free whey protein–who knew? This is not a low-calorie or low-fat ice cream by any means. However, we found that eating just a little at a time goes a long way in satisfying our ice cream craving.

Brave Robot Animal-Free Dairy Ice Cream comes in the following tantalizing flavors:

  • Vanilla
  • Buttery Pecan
  • Blueberry Pie
  • Raspberry White Truffle
  • Vanilla ‘N Cookies
  • PB ‘N Fudge
  • Hazelnut Chocolate Chunk
  • A Lot of Chocolate

Of course you cannot go wrong with Vanilla or Chocolate, but Raspberry White Truffle was a family favorite for us.

Where To Purchase Brave Robot

Brave Robot Animal-Free Dairy Ice Cream can be purchased online. They are currently working on making their ice cream available at a store near you. If you are in the Orange County area, you can find Brave Robot Animal-Free Dairy Ice Cream at Irvine Ranch Market.

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Kids Can Code With Let’s Start Coding

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As the holiday shopping season is quickly approaching, I am on the search for toys that are fun AND educational. Let’s Start Coding is a line of toys that fulfills both categories.

I recently received the Let’s Start Coding Code Rocket to review, so I had my son test it out. The kit is about the size of a deck of cards, and includes the following:

  • Code Rocket Board with 8 programmable onboard LED lights, a speaker, and 2 buttons.
  • Retractable USB cable that plugs into standard USB 2.0 or 3.0 ports.
  • Reference cards for code concepts including: loops, functions, ‘if’ statements.
  • Tough carrying case to contain all the components listed above.

This kit is recommended for ages 8-12. My 11 year old son was able to plug the rocket into our laptop via USB and follow the directions to start coding by himself within minutes.

The Code Rocket lets you start with the basics of C++ through simple lessons. There are a variety of lessons offered, including:

  • Fade the Rocket Booster LEDs
  • Deep Space Headlights
  • Laser Blasters with Sound Effects
  • Morse Code Light Messages
  • Countdown to Liftoff Sequence
  • Morse Code Sound Messages
  • Hack the Code Rocket

The Code Rocket offers a valuable hands-on learning experience for kids. It would make a great gift to inspire tech-minded children.

Some of the other Let’s Start Coding toys include:

Where To Purchase Let’s Start Coding Toys

Let’s Start Coding products can be purchased on their website or through Amazon:

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The Good Crisp Chips Are SO Good!

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Everyone in my family enjoys snacking on chips. Therefore, they were very excited to try out the chips made by The Good Crisp Company. These “canister” chips are gluten-free and contain all-natural ingredients. For those with allergy concerns, The Good Crisp chips are made in a facility free of egg, wheat & gluten, peanuts, tree nuts, fish & shellfish, sesame seeds, mustard and celery.

The Good Crisp Company chips come in the following flavors:

  • Classic Original
  • Sour Cream & Onion
  • Aged White Cheddar
  • Outback BBQ
  • Sea Salt & Vinegar

These chips are so light, thin and crispy! They taste just as good (if not better) than the other conventional brands you would find at the supermarket.

The Good Crisp is also offering a limited edition Hummus Pack. This pack includes 4 canisters of The Good Crisp Classic Original Chips, 4 servings of Lilly’s Roasted Red Pepper Hummus, a frisbee and drawstring backpack. I had never thought of eating these types of chips with hummus, but I must say it is a delicious combination!

One thing I like about chips in a canister is that they transport well. They are convenient to pack when we go somewhere since there are no worries about ending up with a bag full of crushed chips.

Yes, it is still warm enough around here to go to the beach.

The Good Crisp Sea Salt & Vinegar flavor is downright addictive!

Where to Purchase The Good Crisp

The Good Crisp chips are available for purchase at a store near you or through their online store.

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Go Green With Wean Green Glass Containers

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During the past few years, I have slowly been trying to replace my plastic containers with glass containers. Recently I discovered a company called Wean Green. They make glass containers in a variety of sizes that are free of BPA, PVC’s and Phthalates.

The glass that Wean Green uses is 4-5 times stronger than regular glass. This was apparent as soon as I opened the box. You can tell these containers are durable. The colorful tops are made from silicon, and the tabs have been tested for 3 million uses! The tops have a leak-proof seal, so these containers can be used for liquids or sauces. In addition, the glass will not stain, which often happens with plastic containers.

Wean Green glass containers are dishwasher, microwave, and freezer safe.

I really likes the snack-size containers for lunch prep and snacks. These containers make it so easy to have fresh healthy snacks ready to go. Using Wean Green containers also eliminates the need of using single-use plastic when packing school lunches.

I like how these Wean Green glass containers look so cheery in my refrigerator!

Wean Green also makes larger containers that can be used to store leftovers or full meals. If you too are on a quest to reduce your use of plastic, you will not go wrong with Wean Green.

Where To Purchase Wean Green

You can find Wean Green glass containers at a store near you or through their online store.

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Bake For Everyone With Hungry Harry’s

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Hungry Harry’s produces baking mixes that are free from the 14 food groups that account for over 90% of food allergies. The founders’ son was born with a tree nut allergy, and is sensitive to dairy, gluten, egg and soy. They wanted to create food products that he could eat safely, as well as enjoy! As I have mentioned many times before, both of my kids are allergic to tree nuts and peanuts. Therefore, it is always exciting to discover new food products that are made with allergies as a top concern.

Hungry Harry’s currently offers five types of baking mixes:

I decided to use Hungry Harry’s Yellow Cake Mix to bake some cupcakes. As you can see, the texture of these cupcakes was nice and fluffy. I would challenge anyone to guess that these cupcakes are gluten-free. There are suggestions in the directions about how to make these cupcakes also egg and dairy-free, but I just used eggs and milk since these ingredients are not a concern for our family. All of the Hungry Harry’s mixes can be adapted using the ingredients that are safe for you and those you are baking for.

Where To Purchase Hungry Harry’s Baking Mixes

Hungry Harry’s mixes can be purchased at a store near you, or through their online store.

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