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Mozaics Chips Are A Must Try Snack!

March 25, 2019 61 Comments

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

In my continuing quest to find healthier snacks, I want to share my newest find: Mozaics Chips. I first saw them at the Nourished Festival and then again at Expo West. Mozaics Chips are organic popped veggie chips with green & yellow peas as the #1 ingredient. In fact the entire ingredient list is very simple and wholesome. For example, the Original Sea Salt flavor contains: organic peas, organic potato flour, organic rice flour, organic black beans, organic extra virgin olive oil, and sea salt. A 1 oz. serving (23 chips) contains 110 calories, 3 grams of fat, 4 grams of dietary fiber and 0 grams of sugar. They are also produced in a peanut & tree nut-free facility. **Please remember that it is important to review the product packaging and labels for yourself before consuming.** They also come in Sour Cream & Onion, BBQ, Cheddar, and Salsa flavors–yum!

We took a bag of Mozaics on our seven day spring break road trip last week and they were a big hit with my family. We all liked the light and crispy texture with just the right amount of olive oil and salt. They were a great alternative to snacking on potato chips.

Use code: delicious20 for 20% off Mozaics Chips at deliciousness.com

I am also excited to have the opportunity to give away three bags of Mozaics Chips to THREE of my readers!

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Preview The Pilgrim’s Progress + Giveaway

March 18, 2019 4 Comments

Disclosure: I received samples in exchange for this review. All opinions are my own.

Have you heard of the new animated movie based on the classic book, The Pilgrim’s Progress? I must confess, I have not read The Pilgrim’s Progress even though it is one of the most popular books of all time. In fact, it is second only to the Bible in the number of copies and translations! I had a chance to preview The Pilgrim’s Progress movie. It is an inspiring story with spiritual implications that the whole family can enjoy together.

Watch The Trailer:

Genre: drama/ animated
Rating: NR
Run time: 1:45
Studio: Revelation Media
Talent: John Rhys-Davies (THE LORD OF THE RINGS), Kristyn Getty, Ben Price

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Buy your tickets now! 2 days only–April 18 & 20, Easter weekend!
Thursday, April 18, 7:00p
Saturday, April 20, 12:55p
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I am also hosting a giveaway for The Pilgrim’s Progress digital interactive storybook!

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Games to Play For a Fun Spring Break + Giveaway

March 15, 2019 36 Comments

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

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Spring break is fast approaching and families everywhere are looking forward to having a little “down time”. I found a couple of games from Pressman that will provide plenty of family fun.

Mastermind For Kids

I remember playing the original Mastermind game when I was a child. It is a good way to teach kids logic and deduction. This version has instructions for three levels of play and is designed for kids ages 6 and up.

The animal playing pieces are so cute!

Mastermind is a classic game for a reason. After initially testing this game out, the kids kept asking to play for days later.

Hydro Strike

Hydro Strike is easy to set up and to learn how to play. It operates like a two-sided pinball machine, but if your opponent scores, water sprays in your face!

This game is designed for two players and is recommended for ages 7 and up.

My kids had a lot of fun with this game as well. The amount of water that comes out is actually pretty small, so it is not as messy as I thought it would be. Just be sure to play in an area that is easy to wipe down.

Enter below for a chance to win both Mastermind For Kids and Hydro Strike!

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A Sneaky Snack: Undercover Quinoa Review + Giveaway #undercoverquinoa #undercoverchocolate

February 26, 2019 30 Comments

Disclosure: I received samples in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.

When I first heard about Undercover Quinoa, a snack that combines quinoa and chocolate, I was intrigued. Quinoa and chocolate is a combination I had never heard of before. However, after trying it, I can say the combination definitely works! The quinoa is light and crispy and the chocolate offers just the right amount of sweetness to make this the perfect treat. Plus, Undercover Quinoa is gluten-free, and made of non-GMO, fair trade and all-natural ingredients.

Pictured here is the Dark Chocolate + Blueberries flavor. I like how the dried blueberries add a little hit of tart to the flavor profile.

The resealable packaging makes Undercover Quinoa an easy snack to share and enjoy on the go. My kids really liked it even though quinoa is an ingredient that they do not regularly eat.

Undercover Quinoa comes in five delicious flavors:

Milk Chocolate
Dark Chocolate + Blueberries
Dark Chocoalte + Sea Salt
Dark Chocolate + Seeds
Milk Chocolate + Currants

Undercover Quinoa Giveaway

Undercover Quinoa can be purchased online, or at a store near you. I am also pleased to announce that my readers have the chance to win a bag of each of the five flavors in the giveaway below!

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The Restoration Series: Jonathan’s Walk #TheRestorationSeries #FlyBy

February 20, 2019 No Comments

“Disclosure (in accordance with the FTC’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising”): I received a sample of the product and compensation in exchange for this review and post.

Documentaries are one of my favorite genres of movies. The stories are so riveting because they are real. An example of such a riveting story is told in The Restoration Series: Jonathan’s Walk, a 5-part documentary film produced by Prison Fellowship. This documentary is about what happens to a man who has been in prison for fifteen years. Here is a preview clip:

More about the series:

For years, Jonathan has been in prison. As a result, he has missed milestone moments with his family. He wasn’t there for his daughter’s first day of school or a thousand little experiences with his wife and as a father, he is devastated to be separated from those he loves most.

Jonathan has been looking forward to his release from prison for over a decade. So many life events have been missed and he is now ready to be with his wife and kids again. Of course, this transition isn’t going to be easy. The odds are against him: with over half of prisoners returning to prison within two years, Jonathan is aware of the challenge set before him.

Still, he is determined to take the skills he has learned into the world outside of incarceration and stay there, helping build the community that he is part of for years to come.

Prison Fellowship presents The Restoration Series: Jonathan’s Walk, a 5-part documentary film series following one man as he re-enters his community after 15 years in prison. It demonstrates in imagery, powerful storytelling and social interaction what it means to be human and the shared need of all people to see communities restored.

Though America is home to only 4% of the world’s population, we house more than 20% of its prisoners. Recidivism–the tendency of a criminal to reoffend—is out of control. The Restoration Series tells the story of men and women who have experienced The Academy, a revolutionary in-prison program that is combatting incarceration and recidivism head on.

Just watching this short clip makes me want to root for Jonathan and others who may be in his same position. Crime and incarceration are complicated issues that have continued to plague our country. Recidivism is an important topic when thinking about prison reform. It is inspiring to see that a program like The Academy can bring hope and make such a difference in the lives of prisoners and their families.

Go here to watch more of this riveting series!

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Miso Soup Made Easy: Tsubi Soup Review + Giveaway

February 18, 2019 42 Comments

Disclosure: I received samples in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.

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Last weekend I attended the Nourished Festival in Del Mar as one of their official bloggers. I went with my sisters and n, and we had fun sampling different gluten-free and allergen-free foods. One of our favorite finds was Tsubi Soup. These freeze-dried miso soup cubes are made in Japan with the highest natural ingredients. They are also vegan, gluten-free, non-gmo, and contain no MSG!

I have always enjoyed miso soup as an appetizer at Japanese restaurants, but I rarely have it at home. However, considering miso’s health benefits, I am thinking I should include it more in my regular diet. Miso is a complete protein in that it contains all of the essential amino acids. It is also packed with B vitamins and antioxidants, which are great for anti-aging and cell regeneration. Miso is also beneficial for digestive health since it contains probiotics from the fermentation process. It really is a “superfood”!

Making Tsubi Soup is so easy: Put a Tsubi Soup cube into a bowl or cup and add 6 oz. of boiling water. Stir and enjoy!

It really is amazing how the ingredients taste so fresh and the vegetables have a good consistency.

Tsubi Soup comes in four delicious flavors:

Classic Miso Soup (Eggplant, Ginger and Onions)
Miso Soup (Spinach, Crunchy Cabbage & Carrots)
White Miso Soup (Aosa Seaweed & Tofu)
Spicy Red Miso Soup (Japanese Mushrooms & Green Onions)

Tsubi Soup can be purchased at select retail stores, their online store, or Amazon.

Tsubi Soup has generously offered my readers the chance to win a box of each of their four flavors!

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Bone Suckin’ Good: Review + Giveaway

February 9, 2019 81 Comments

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

I am always searching for natural food products that make my mom life a little easier. I first heard about Bone Suckin’ Sauce when I received a sample in the most recent New Hope Blogger Box. The name immediately caught my attention. After trying their sauces, I would have to agree that the name is fitting!

The company started with a family recipe. The ingredient list in the original Bone Suckin’ Sauce includes: tomato paste, apple cider vinegar, honey, molasses, mustard, horseradish, lemon juice, onions, garlic, peppers, natural hickory smoke, natural spices and salt.

We tried out the Bone Suckin’ Sauce on oven-baked chicken wings on a recent school-night.

I found a recipe on Pinterest where you coat the chicken wings in a mixture of baking powder and salt before baking to make them crispy.

They were a hit! We really liked the sauce’s sweet/smoky/vinegary flavor. I am sure this would also be great for grilling on the barbecue once the weather starts to warm up.

Their product line also includes a variety of wing sauces, as well as seasoning blends.

Bone Suckin’ products can be purchased online or look for them at a store near you.

The kind folks at Bone Suckin’ Sauce have graciously offered my readers the chance to win a selection of their sauces and seasonings. The winner will receive the following awesome package:

1 Bone Suckin’ Sauce 16 oz
1 Bone Suckin’ Sauce, Hot 16 oz
1 Bone Suckin’ Wing Sauce, Garlic & Honey 12.25 oz
1 Bone Suckin’ Wing Sauce, Honey & Habanero 12.25 oz
1 Bone Suckin’ Lemon Pepper Seasoning & Rub, 7 oz
1 Bone Suckin’ Sauce, Vegetable Seasoning 5.8 oz

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Experimenting With Essential Oils: Simply Earth Review + Giveaway

February 5, 2019 38 Comments

Disclosure: I received samples in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own. This post contains affiliate links.

Do you use essential oils in your home? Some of my friends and family use them, and I have been curious about their benefits. Therefore, when Simply Earth contacted me about trying out their Essential Oils Recipe Box + Bonus Box, I immediately jumped at the opportunity!

Each month, Simply Earth offers a different Essential Oils Recipe Box. The February box is pictured here. It contains six natural “recipes”, along with the following “ingredients”:

Geranium Essential Oil, Coffee Essential Oil, Copaiba Balsam Essential Oil,
+ Beauty Within Essential Oil

Arrowroot Powder

Beet Root Powder

Cranberry Powder

The recipes in February’s box include a Good Morning Beautiful Diffuser Blend, All Natural Eyeshadow, Empowerment Roll-On Blend, All Natural DIY Mix & Match Eye Shadow, DIY Natural Cheek Tint and All Natural Tinted Lip Gloss.

A Big Bonus Box is included with an initial Essential Oils Recipe Box order. This is an amazing box of extras that make it easy to create a wide variety of recipes at home. The contents may vary, but the Big Bonus Box I received included:

Beeswax (to make balms)
Solid Coconut Oil
(6) 5 ml Blend Bottles (use for diffuser blends)
(6) 10 ml Roll-On Bottles
Almond Oil (Carrier Oil)
Coconut Oil (Carrier Oil)

With both the Recipe Box and the Big Bonus Box, I had everything needed to make the Empowerment Roll-On. It was so easy to do and the fragrance is subtle and refreshing. It is supposed to be applied to pulse points for feelings of empowerment and stress relief. I cannot wait to try making my own lip balm and cheek stain as well. It is nice to be able to create products at home that are all-natural and non-toxic. I am also thinking that I should buy a diffuser so I can try different essential oil blends for our home.

Wouldn’t you like to have this assortment of products be delivered to your mailbox?
(Mailbox not included.)

Simply Earth is offering a great deal for my readers! When you start an Essential Oil Recipe Box Subscription, you will also receive a Big Bonus Box AND a free $40 gift card when you use the code LIMBYLIMFREE at checkout. (New subscribers only).

Simply Earth is also generously offering my readers a chance to win an Essential Oil Recipe Box and a Big Bonus Box!

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Calling All Squishy Fans: Surprise Squishy Box Review + Giveaway

January 31, 2019 27 Comments

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

Has the squishy frenzy hit your house yet? My kids never really got into the slime craze, but they do like their squishies. Squishies provide a satisfying tactile experience, but without the mess! Plus, they are so cute!

Squishy Kiosk is the online go-to source for all things squishy! They offer a wide variety of every kind of squishy imaginable. They also have a Surprise Squishy Box for those who like the element of surprise. Here is what came in the Surprise Squishy Box that I received:

My box contained ten squishies of different shapes and sizes.

1. This kawaii milk carton squishy was my favorite. I was a little disappointed that this one came somewhat dented. However, it is extremely squishy and so cute.

2. This soft serve ice cream cone charm would be a good one for a backpack.

3. This kawaii blue piece of toast is “charm”ing!

4. Here is another piece of bread, but I am not a big fan of the silly face. It is also a charm, but it is really too big to be practical as a decoration.

5. This would be perfect for any panda lovers out there.

6. This is a good size pineapple and it has nice realistic detail.

7. I am not sure if this is supposed to be a Chinese pork bun, but I like it!

8. This donut looks alarmingly real, but it is a little crumbly.

9. n claimed this emoji squishy charm for himself.

10. I like how colorful this rainbow ice cream squishy is. Again, it really is too big to clip onto a bag or purse, but it is satisfying to squish.

Be sure to check out Squishy Kiosk for all of your squishy needs! They ship worldwide and even offer free U.S. shipping with no minimum!

One of my readers will win a Surprise Squishy Box! Enter below:

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Making Memories at Medieval Times + Discount

January 22, 2019 No Comments

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

Have you ever been to Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament? They are located in nine locations across the country (and Toronto):

Buena Park, CA
Dallas, TX
Baltimore, MD
Orlando, FL
Atlanta, GA
Lyndhurst, NJ
Myrtle Beach, SC
Chicago, IL
Scottsdale, AZ

Last night we had the opportunity to see the dinner show in Buena Park. The last time we went to Medieval Times was about three and half years ago. Looking back, the kids seem so small! I knew this would be a whole new experience for them.

Parking is refreshingly free, and access in and out of the parking lot to the castle is really easy.

We arrived about an hour before our 6:00 reservation as recommended. This gave us time to take some pictures, soak in the castle atmosphere and not feel rushed. There are also “knighting” ceremonies that are kind of fun to watch. (*This is also a good time to use the restroom since it can be inconvenient to go in the middle of the show depending on where you are seated.)

As you can see by the color of our crowns, we were cheering on the Red Knight.

No utensils are provided so the fun part is eating with your hands!

Each person receives half of a chicken! It was amazing how all of the food was nice and hot considering how many people they had to serve at once. (I was unable to take a good picture of the potato and corn sides, but the kids liked everything.)

It is a lot of food, and the kids receive the same portions as the adults. However, they do provide to-go bags on request! (Be sure to bring cash so that you can leave a tip for the hard-working servers at the end of the meal.)

I thought the actors did quite a good job with their roles and dialogue.

Some parts of the show might be a little intense for really young children. There is a lot of sword play and “fighting” which makes it exciting. It is funny how some of the adult men are the ones who really get into it!

Even if your knight does not win, everyone ends up having a good time. I love that we were able to visit Medieval Times together as a family. I think it is experiences like these that bring us closer together because they provide such wonderful mutual memories. During the show they went down a list of everyone who was celebrating something special that night (birthday, anniversary, honeymoon etc.) and there was a lot of celebrating going on! Keep Medieval Times in mind for your next family outing.

Grab tickets now with a special holiday offer:
40% Off Adults & Teens & 20% Off Kids
Code HOL4020

Valid through 1/31/2019

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