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 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!
“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.
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”!
Miso on the go!
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.
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.
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
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”:
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!
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!
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.
The menu is written on the napkins.
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.
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Disclosure: I received this product for free from Moms Meet (momsmeet.com) to use and post my honest opinions. Compensation for this post was provided and this page may contain affiliate links.
I have definitely been noticing an increase in plant-based convenience foods in the freezer aisle lately. We recently tried Alpha Burritos, which are 100% plant-based burritos that are packed with protein and veggies. Alpha Burritos come in four varieties:
Mexicali
Fajita Chick’n
Philly Sandwich
Pizza
Unlike most frozen burritos, Alpha Burritos are free of GMOs, cholesterol, hormones, corn syrup, artificial preservatives, and all animal products.
We enjoyed the Mexicali and Pizza burritos. They were both very flavorful and satisfying. I was surprised by how meaty and cheesy the burritos tasted, considering they do not contain any animal products. Pair one with a salad and you have a quick and healthy dinner! Click here to find where Alpha Burritos are sold near you.
Disclosure: I received samples in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own. We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.
The new year has inspired me to declutter and organize. One tool that has helped me with various projects around the house is the Scrigit Scraper. If you have never heard of Scrigit Scrapers, they just might be the tool you never knew you needed!
The Scrigit Scraper is a pen-shaped tool that is made of a durable but non-scratch BPA-free plastic. It can be used to remove unwanted substances such as adhesive stickers, labels and grime, without damaging surfaces. I must admit I often use my fingernails for such tasks, and broken fingernails are usually the result! Scrigit Scrapers are much more effective and I would highly recommend them for cleaning and crafts.
I recently used Scrigit Scrapers for two home organizing projects. For the first project, I upcycled a plastic candy container into a container for office supplies.
When D brought this little plastic box of candy home from work, I immediately thought of ways I could reuse the container. I used a Scrigit Scraper to remove the label without scratching the box. Now the container is a cute way to store binder clips.
As I was working on this project, I noticed there were some grimy spots on my desk from a prior craft project. So I used my Scrigit Scraper to remove them!
My second project involved transforming a letter organizer into a charging station. It seems like our family has so many electronic devices to charge and the cords were getting out of control. A while back, my mom mentioned that she saw someone on Pinterest use a letter organizer (similar to the one I already had) to make a charging station. After putting the project on the backburner, I finally gave it a go.
The first step was to remove some yellow tape that I had put on the organizer years ago. It was stuck on there pretty well, so I used a Scrigit Scraper and saved my fingernails! I then used my brother in law’s cordless drill to drill some holes in the back for the cords to feed through. (Be smarter than me, however, and use a drill-bit extension if you are trying to go through a small opening!) I covered some chipped areas with decorative washi tape and made labels so everyone knows where their device belongs. We set up the charging station next to a power strip tower similar to this one so that we have enough outlets and USB ports to charge all of our devices.
Scrigit Scrapers can be purchased on Amazon. The 2-pack retails for $6.99 and the 5-pack retails for $11.99. Keep one handy in different rooms, or split a pack with a friend!
I am pleased to announce that the owner of Scrigit Scrapers is offering my readers the chance to win a Scrigit 2-pack, Scrigit 5-pack AND a $20 Amazon gift card!
Disclosure: I received samples in order to facilitate this review. All opinions are my own.
The new year means many people are resolving to try to eat healthier, right? Personally, I am on the lookout for healthier snacks year-round since D, the kids and I are all big time snackers. When I received some CHOMPS snack sticks in the latest #NewHopeBloggerBox, they caught my attention.
Each stick contains 9-10 g of protein that is grass-fed, grass-finished, free-range and antibiotic free. CHOMPS do not contain any GMOs, added sugar, dairy, soy or other “hidden nasties” (e.g. binders, fillers, MSG, artificial ingredients). In addition, CHOMPS are Keto and Paleo-friendly and Whole 30 approved. For more information, click here.
CHOMPS snack sticks come in six delicious flavors:
Original (Beef)
Original Turkey
Crankin’ Cranberry (Beef)
Jalapeno Turkey
Hoppin’ Jalapeno (Beef)
Cracked Pepper & Sea Salt (Venison)
If you like heat, the Jalapeno Turkey or Hoppin’ Jalapeno flavors are the way to go. However, even the Original has a little kick to it. The Original Beef and Turkey flavors also come in a mini size and they are called “Chomplings”. These would be the perfect size for lunchboxes or smaller appetites.
n enjoying CHOMPS after school at the park!
CHOMPS snack sticks can be purchased online or at a store near you. (I see they are available at Trader Joe’s in my local area.) Enter to win a 12 ct. variety pack of CHOMPS snack sticks (2 of each flavor)!
