Solely Fruit Jerky Bars Are Unbelievably Good

Disclosure: I received samples in order to facilitate this review. All opinions are my own.

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Solely Fruit Jerky is a snack with a very simple ingredient list or just one or two ingredients. Each bar is made with real organic fruit.

For example, the Solely Mango Fruit Jerky contains one whole organic mango, and that is all. It does not contain any preservatives, concentrates, or added sugar. It almost seems impossible!

Solely Fruit Jerky comes in an interesting variety of flavors, including:

  • Banana Jerky
  • Mango Jerky
  • Pineapple Jerky
  • Pineapple With Coconut Jerky
  • Banana With Pecans Jerky
  • Banana With Cacao Jerky
  • Mango With Chili & Salt
  • Pineapple With Chili & Salt

Since my kids are big mango lovers, those are the ones they went for first. Let me tell you, these Solely Fruit Jerky bars were a big hit with my family!

My daughter could not believe that the Solely Pineapple Fruit Jerky actually contains a half of an organic pineapple.

As some kids start to go back to school, we need to start thinking about what to put in their lunchboxes. A Solely Fruit Jerky bar would be a welcome, wholesome treat! Actually, I want to bring them to work for my own healthy snack on the go.

I also wanted to show you a sample that we received of Solely Fruit Jerky drizzled with cacao–yum!

Where to Purchase Solely Products

Solely Fruit Jerky and other Solely products can be purchased on their website, Amazon (see below), or at a store near you.

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Papa’s Skinless Popcorn Pops Are A New Way To Eat Popcorn

Disclosure: I received samples in order to facilitate this review. All opinions are my own.

Have you ever had the hard part of a piece of popcorn become stuck in your teeth or throat? It is a very unpleasant experience, which I can attest to from personal experience. Papa’s Skinless Popcorn Pops came up with a popping process that eliminates the skin (aka hull). The resulting fluffy “pops” are soft and easy to eat.

Papa’s Skinless Popcorn sent us the following flavors:

  • Sweet Cinnamon
  • Creamy Ranch
  • White Cheddar
  • Sweet & Salty
  • Smokin’ BBQ
  • Honey Mustard

My kids were eager to try these snacks out, although we were not quite sure what to expect.

As you can see, the individual pieces are a good size. I was surprised by how flavorful they were. The Honey Mustard had a good balance between sweet and savory. I also really enjoyed the Sweet Cinnamon flavor for when you are looking for a sweet snack that is not too sweet.

Besides being delicious, Papa’s Skinless Popcorn Pops are a snack that you can feel good about. They are non-GMO, gluten-free, nut-free, kosher, and do not contain preservatives, trans-fats or cholesterol.

Where to Purchase Papa’s Skinless Popcorn Pops

Papa’s Skinless Popcorn Pops can be found at a store near you. I am hoping they will become more widely available soon!

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Spark Your Creativity With Chalkola Chalk Markers

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The art of lettering is something that I have always enjoyed doing. My daughter recently started dabbling in it too, and she has quickly surpassed my skill level.

We recently had the opportunity to try out Neon, Pastel and Metallic Colors Chalk Markers – 6mm Reversible Nib | Pack of 40 Pens and they are so satisfying to write with! The colors are bright and vibrant and go on so smooth.

This Chalkola chalkboard is the perfect writing surface for Chalkola chalk markers. I had my daughter write out an ode to my fall favorite, pumpkin spice!

Chalkola chalk markers come in a wonderful array of colors. I like how there are metallic and neon colors available too.

Although the ink looks permanent, it is easily erasable with a damp rag. Mistakes are not a big deal with Chalkola chalk markers! Some ideas for using these chalk markers include crafts, signs and seasonal displays. The possibilities are truly endless!

Where to Purchase Chalkola Products + Discount Codes

Chalkola art supplies may be purchased on the Chalkola website. Use discount code LAURENLI10 for 10% off your purchase.

Chalkola products are also available on Amazon. Use discount code CHALKOLA10 for 10% off.

Chalkola Chalk Marker Giveaway

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Treat Eczema Naturally With All Terrain

Disclosure: I received samples in order to facilitate this review. All opinions are my own.

My son has had eczema since he was a baby. Although his eczema is improving as he grows older, he still has periodic flare-ups. All Terrain has a trio of products to treat kids’ eczema that contains natural ingredients: Kids Eczema Soothing Soap, Kids Eczema Cream, and Kids Eczema Spray.

The All Terrain Eczema product line is appealing because I have always been weary of using strong steroid creams that could cause harmful side effects. The All Terrain Eczema Cream and Spray contain colloidal oatmeal, which soothes dry and sensitive skin. They also contain other natural nourishing ingredients, such as shea butter, tea tree oil, neem oil and eucalyptus oil. These products can also be used to treat atopic dermatitis.

All Terrain also has similar eczema products designed for adults: Eczema Soothing Soap, Eczema Relief Cream, and Eczema Relief Spray.

All Terrain Three Step Eczema Regimen

I had my son try the All Terrain Eczema Soothing Soap, Cream and Spray for kids.

Here is the three step process:

1. Lather the soap, let it sit for 1-2 minutes, then rinse and pat dry.

2. Apply the cream.

3. Apply the spray. (Spray can be applied after the soap as a second step if the eczema affected area is too sensitive to apply the cream.)

All three products had a tea tree oil scent. His skin felt moisturized and less scaly after using these All Terrain Eczema products. I only wish we had discovered them when he was younger!

Where to Purchase All Terrain Eczema Products

All Terrain products can be purchased through the All Terrain Online Store.

TWO All Terrain Eczema Giveaways

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Noshing on Nora Seaweed Snacks

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I find it interesting that eating seaweed has recently become a lot more mainstream in the United States. If anyone brought seaweed in their school lunch when I was a kid, it was considered weird. Now I see kids munching on seaweed as a snack and no one bats an eye.

Nora Seaweed Snacks uses seaweed to make a unique, bite-size, munchable snack. Seaweed makes a good snack because it is high in vitamins A, B6, and B12, as well as protein, iron, and fiber. Nora Seaweed Snacks are also non-gmo, vegan, contain no trans-fat and no artificial flavors.

Nora Seaweed Snacks come in three flavors:

  • Crispy Original Flavor
  • Tempura Original Flavor
  • Tempura Spicy Flavor (we did not find this flavor too spicy).

Nora Seaweed Snacks are light crisps that are SO delicious! Seriously, my family is addicted. If you like salty snacks, Nora Seaweed Snacks are worth a try!

Enjoying Nora Seaweed Snacks by the seashore!

Where to Purchase Nora Seaweed Snacks

Nora Snacks can be purchased on their website or at a store near you.

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Sambucol Black Elderberry Review #SambucolMom

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Have you been noticing Sambucol Black Elderberry products on more and more store shelves like I have? Elderberries have been used for centuries because they contain an extremely high concentration of certain flavonoids called anthocyanins. Anthocyanins are powerful antioxidants that help strengthen the immune system. I do not want to make any unfounded medical claims, but I think we can all agree that having a strong immune system is always important.

Sambucol Black Elderberry Gummies

I have come to the conclusion that my kids will pretty much try anything if it is in gummy form. Sambucol Black Elderberry Gummies are so tasty, I do not have to remind my kids about taking them. Instead, they actually request them!

These gummies contain no artificial flavors or colors, are gluten-, soy-, dairy-, nut- gelatin- and egg-free, and are vegan/vegetarian. In addition, each gummy only contains 1 gram of sugar. They are a dietary supplement that I feel comfortable giving to my kids, which makes me a #SambucolMom.

Sambucol Elderberry Syrup

Southern California recently experienced a serious heat wave, so this recipe for Refreshing Mango and Peach Iced Tea with Elderberry Ice Cubes sounded appealing. I made the Elderberry Ice Cubes simply by mixing water with Sambucol Elderberry Syrup and freezing it in an ice cube tray. I took a shortcut and brewed some mango iced tea that I already had at home.

I like that the Sambucol Elderberry ice cubes added a subtle fruity elderberry taste without being overpowering. The syrup form also makes it easy to add to smoothies, juice, yogurt or even as a pancake topping (that sounds interesting!)

If you want to make it easy to ingest Sambucol Elderberry on the go, I would suggest the Sambucol Elderberry Immune Drink Powder with Vitamin C.

Where to Purchase Sambucol Black Elderberry Products

Sambucol Black Elderberry products are available to purchase at
Walmart, Target, CVS, Walgreens, GNC, The Vitamin Shoppe, Ralphs,
Vons, Safeway, and Kroger. They are also for purchase online through Amazon.

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Add Some Organic Heat With Kitchen Garden Farm

Disclosure: I received samples in order to facilitate this review. All opinions are my own.

Everyone in our family enjoys spicy food. Sometimes I am actually surprised at how much heat my kids can handle! Recently, I took a closer look at the bottle of hot sauce that we usually use and spotted some questionable ingredients. I immediately went to the internet to try to find an alternative. My search led me to Kitchen Garden Farm.

Kitchen Garden Farm is a certified organic vegetable farm located in Sunderland, Massachusetts. Kitchen Garden Farm uses some of their organically grown vegetables to make salsas and srirachas, as well as other products.

Kitchen Garden Farm Salsa

Kitchen Garden Farm Salsa comes in two varieties:

  • Tomatillo
  • Roasted Chili

The Kitchen Garden Farm Roasted Chili Salsa was the perfect addition to a breakfast burrito. I am so impressed by this clean ingredient list: Organic tomatoes, organic chilies, organic onions, organic garlic, organic lime juice, sea salt. It had just the right amount of heat, and you could taste the freshness of the tomatoes and chilies.

If you like your salsa on the spicier side, the Kitchen Garden Farm Tomatillo Salsa is for you. This salsa also has an admirable ingredient list: Organic tomatillos, organic onions, organic chilies, organic garlic, organic lime juice, sea salt. My family loves to snack on chips and salsa, and we all enjoyed the extra kick that this salsa added.

Kitchen Garden Farm Sriracha

Kitchen Garden Farm also makes three different types of sriracha:

  • Ghost Pepper Sriracha
  • Habanero Sriracha
  • Sriracha Chili Sauce

We use sriracha several times a week, so we were excited to try out these different varieties. I was especially curious about the Ghost Pepper Sriracha since I had seen this pepper on various foodie television shows, but had never tried it before.

I tried out all three srirachas as an accompaniment to a chicken teriyaki bowl. The Ghost Pepper Sriracha definitely delivered the heat, but it was a tolerable heat for us. The Habanero Sriracha contains sweet orange peppers, which adds a fruity note to the spiciness. Finally, we also loved the spicy sweet tang of the Original Sriracha Chili Sauce. The Kitchen Garden Farm website suggests that their sriracha is delicious on eggs, rice, noodles, in soup, on grilled meats and fish and fried chicken. I have a feeling we are going to be adding these sriracha sauces to even more of our food now!

Where to Purchase Kitchen Garden Farm Products

Kitchen Garden Farm Products may be purchased through their online shop or at a store near you.

Kitchen Garden Farm Giveaway

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Pocket Latte Coffee Bars Pack a Punch

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Drinking coffee is an enjoyable part of my (almost) everyday routine. Pocket Latte has taken coffee and made it into an edible square that can literally fit into your pocket.

Love the fun packaging! Would be such a fun gift for a coffee lover.

Pocket Latte coffee bars are made from real coffee. Eating one square has the same caffeine boost as drinking one cup of coffee. These bars definitely pack a punch! Pocket Latte coffee bars are made in the USA, and contain all-natural ingredients.

Pocket Latte comes in four delicious flavors:

  • Dark Roast
  • Cream + Sugar
  • Lavender Vanilla
  • Hazelnut

The flavors are all amazing, but I would have to say that my favorite is the Cream + Sugar.

Enjoy your Pocket Latte at the beach!

Pocket Latte is an ingenious idea that delivers coffee in a perfectly portable form. If you are searching for a natural energy boost, this is a tasty way to accomplish your goal.

Where to Purchase Pocket Latte

Pocket Latte can be purchased through their website or at a store near you.

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New Natural Products #NewHopeBloggerBox

Disclosure: I received these samples as a New Hope Blogger. All opinions are my own.

It is always exciting when a New Hope Blogger Box is delivered to our doorstep. I have my son dig through the box to find all of the new natural products that are waiting to be discovered.

  • 34 Degrees Sweet Crisps Vanilla: These really thin cookies reminded me of flat and crispy fortune cookies. They are not overly sweet and very munchable.
  • Be Well Nutrition Iconic Protein Drinks: D is the resident protein drink connoisseur in our household. He approves of this Cacao and Greens flavor!
  • HempFusion Stress, Sleep and Energy CBD Hemp Extract: I will be giving this to one of my friends who uses CBD products.
  • Human Power of N SuperBeets: This powder is supposed to be mixed with water for a superfood drink.
  • Natural Factors Nutritional Products Anti-V Formula: This dietary supplement provides immune system support, something that we all need right now.
  • Nutra Food Ingredients, LLC Collagen Maximizer: This collagen supplement is for mixing with a smoothie, coffee or water.
  • Probulin Probiotic Skin Therapy: This skincare’s line use of probiotics is interesting. It contains probiotic lysate that is supposed to help brighten skin and visibly healthier.
  • SBS America Propolis Raw Honey Throat Spray: Thankfully, I have not had the need to try this out yet, but it is nice to have on hand if we do need it. I have heard about how honey is a good natural remedy for a sore throat, so I am interested to see how this throat spray works.
  • Zubiate Foods Zubi’s Organic Queso de Jalapeno, Crema de Jalapeno, Zubi’s Salsa:

Finally, I was excited to see Zubi’s salsa and dips included in the box. As you may recall, I did a full Zubi’s blog review post not too long ago. True story, the box included a sample of Zubi’s Crema, Salsa and Queso, but my son could not wait to eat it again before I took the picture above. That is why there is only one jar left for the picture!

Here is a picture from my blog post showing how we used Zubi’s salsa, as well as the dairy-free Crema and Queso to make carnitas nachos-yum!

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Have Fun At Home With The Op Games

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As summer slowly winds down, we are still spending a lot of time at home. Our school is online (soon to be hybrid), and our weekends still do not involve many of our usual activities or outings. Having time to play games together as a family is one thing that I appreciate about our time spent safer at home.

It is always fun to discover new games to play with the family. We recently had the opportunity to try out two The Op Games: Hues and Cues and Telestrations Upside Drawn.

Hues and Cues

In Hues and Cues, players describe colors with non-color words such as “lemon”. Other players are supposed to guess which of the 480 colors matches the description.

Hues and Cues is unlike any other game we have played. The large, colorful game board is visually appealing. This game is a good exercise in thinking outside of the box to find words that can accurately describe colors. It is funny to find out how other people may interpret colors differently from you. Hues and Cues is for ages 8+ and 3-10 players.

Telestrations Upside Drawn

Telestrations Upside Drawn is a twist on a drawing game. In this game, one player draws, but the person who knows the word controls the board by moving it. The player with the pen is the one who guesses the word.

This is definitely a challenging game! It is not easy to direct someone else’s drawing. Also, the words and phrases that are supposed to be drawn are not obvious. This game would be fun with a group. Telestrations Upside Drawn is for ages 12+ and can be played with 4-12 players.

Where to Purchase The Op Games

The Op Games can be purchased through their online shop, or at major retailers such as Amazon, Target, Walmart and Barnes & Noble.

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