Author: MamatheFox

Holiday Party Snack Attack

The holidays always come with a lot of eating; large meals, tons of snacks, and of course sweets. We’ve got some great snacks that are a very healthy option for you to replace some of the standard snacks you serve. These snacks are a great way to lighten up the load and keep people full without packing on the calories or sweets. Just a quick tip for those who are reading, as you can see I’ve posted these pictures and reviews on my social media pages with one being Instagram, I have used hashtags on the posts so that people can find them easier, funnily enough this has helped me get more instagram followers too! Which is always a bonus as any blogger thrives for more people to see their work.

Good Health Snacks is a fun line of veggie sticks, potato chips, pretzels, popcorn, tortillas, apple chips and veggie chips. All of their snacks are: organic, gluten free and NON-GMO. Making them the perfect choice to have available during your holiday parties and gift wrapping parties.

All the writers for MamatheFox had a gift wrapping party and one of the snacks we enjoyed were the Eat Your Vegetables Chips. These chips are so yummy and sneak in vegetables so you get some nutrients when snacking, not just starch and oils.

Getting your kids to eat veggies can be rough – but Good Life Snacks makes it fun. The veggie sticks have such a good taste and a crunchy texture, making getting your kids to eat healthy almost too easy. We love that they are in stick form, it makes them really easy to hold in little hands.! They are great for a snack, eating plain, or dipping in hummus. The best part though? 8 vegetables, source of vitamins, Gluten Free, no cholesterol, no gmo, no msg, or nuts.

With multiple vegetables packed inside every individual stick, the irroestiable crunchy veggie chips are a perfect healthy snack alternative. They even have a new Mickey Mouse shaped veggie chip available.

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Need a snack for you and the kids while driving to your relatives house this holiday? Snikiddy is the perfect on-the-go snack for adults and kids alike.

Their USDA organic snacks are baked, not fried, giving you the fun crunch you want while snacking, but without all the extra fat and calories. They have Baked Fries and Baked Puffs. The Baked Fries are perfect for kids, as their stick shaped form gives them a good grip on the snack and makes it easier for them to hold.

As for the taste, they are super! The Hot and Spicy is true spicy, so we recommend not giving them to kids – they were great for heat loving grown-ups.

If you are vegan, just a heads up, they do include milk in their Baked Fries – but it is nice to know they do not use hydrogenated oils and are made in a facility that does not manufacture any products containing peanuts or tree nuts.

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Do you just love sweet and salty type snacks?

Because that is my favorite craving filler!

Coming up with fun combo’s of sweet and salty foods is a fun pastime of foodies everywhere – and now I have a super pairing you are just gonna drool over – salty beef jerky from Country Archer and the rich, sweet goodness of Alter Eco chocolates.

Alter Ego has a broad line of chocolates – some are great for snacking, others are great for baking. If you need melting chocolate this holiday season, for cookies, pies or other treats, make the right call and grab some Dark Cacao to enrich the treat with 100% certified organic cocoa.

For snacking chocolate you have to get your hands, and taste buds, on Alter Eco’s Chocolate Truffles. They were a huge hit at our one party. It was gone before we blinked. A close second was the Alter Ego Dark Salt and Malt. Anyone who appreciate a true malt flavor will be over the moon when they nibble on this special treat.

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For the salty treat the way to go is Country Archer Jerky. With their broad line of Jerky and Sticks, in both beef and turkey varieties, you will be grinning ear to ear. Country Archer knows we are busy people, but need a healthy, high protein snack to get us through to the next meal. By snacking on their American grown beef you will taste the freshness and honest work put into each batch. We like to buy beef jerky online and have it delivered right to our door as it saves us searching for it in a store. We occasionally buy other brands too, especially when they do varied flavors!

We slammed on some Country Archer Jerky and here are our main thoughts – the beef was outstanding! The best had to be the Teriyaki & Sriracha. You read that right, real American made Jerky flavored with our favorite ‘kick-it-up-a-notch’ hot sauce Sriracha. While we did like the Turkey Jerky we had a harder time tasting the added flavors to the Hickory, this may have just been due to it being a leaner meat. We loved the texture and flavor of the turkey, don’t get us wrong, but we longed for just a little bit more kick in the mouth while eating the Hickory – on the flip side, the Turkey Honey Dijon was OUTSTANDING! The flavor was spot on and we ate the whole bag pretty fast, because it was just that great. For sure try out this flavor!

All the Country Archer meats were tender! No hard to chew, sore jaws when eating their jerky. It was the perfect balance of chew you want in a jerky but not so much that you feel like its gum in your mouth. They obtain this by using all natural 100% Grass-Fed beef and passing on the nitrates.

When you are hoping from store to store buying all your holiday gifts and essentials, be sure to have some Country Archer jerky on have to keep your energy levels up. They also are perfect for stocking stuffers.

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Kick that sweetness craving with the Bare Coconut and Chia Bites. These yummy, crunchy, baked snacks are the perfect substitute to any sweet that is served at the holidays. Three flavors are available: Chia + Flax, Chia + Vanilla, and Chia + Pineapple. With minimal ingredients, you will be loving these sweet treats! The bites are a great source of fiber and they contain NO preservatives, cholesterol, added oil, and have 0 grams of trans fat. They’re even non GMO certified. Any gluten free people in the family – offer these!

The rich and creamy taste and texture will leave your guests wanting more. Not only are Bare bites a great alternative for adults, but for kids too! My niece and nephew LOVE these. They sat down at the table one night and between the two of them almost ate a whole bag! They went right on the shopping list after that.

Bare believes in simplicity, goodness, being real, and living life fully. Their Coconut and Chia Bites really show these qualities of the company. With their minimal ingredients their snacks taste good, are straight from nature, and bring joy to the many faces of people who enjoy to eat.

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Y Volution Scooter Giveaway

Scooting Into 2018 with Y Volution

Kids are active. They are busy and always on the go.

Getting that energy out in a healthy and constructive manner is key.

Give the kids in your life the chance to get that energy out with the hot outside toy  –  scooters! With so many kinds out there your head can spin, so MamatheFox did the dirty work and found a winner – the Y Volution Scooters

We played with the Y Glider XL Kids Scooter 

 

The Y Glider XL is one of the newest additional to the giant line of scooters by Y Volution. It is perfect for preschoolers through elementary ages children.

It features an adjustable height function, allowing your scooter to grow up with your child.

It’s wide rear break is a clunky wheel, which allows for more control – This is great for smaller/less experienced kids.

The extra wide deck is great for keeping feet stable on the scooter.

Can customize the deck – change the color in seconds

The kids favorite feature are the blinged out wheels! You can snap in your own pattern, with the colored decor that comes with each scooter. My 5 year old loved feeling like she was part of the set up process.

The scooter comes fully assembled, other than you needed to snap the top handle bar into the riding base. It was very simple, but did take some extra pressure of hand, so this is a job for a grown-up, not a small child.

 

Tip:

To adjust the handle to have more turning mobility:

There is a yellow button down by the wheels. When you push that in, you can adjust the wheels up towards the handle bars or pull them down to create more space in between the wheels that the handle bars.

When the wheels are tight up against that deck, it’s locked and it won’t lean as much, but when you press that yellow button and move the wheels down, you’ll notice a big difference in the way the scooter handles. It will be much more loose and your kids will be able to lean into turns, etc.

 

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We have ridden on a lot of brands and types of scooters, but we love the Y Glider for a few reasons:

  1. It is easy ride!
  2. It makes falling over more difficult with the adjustable ‘learn, grow, pro’ steering system
  3. Having two wheels in the front and only 1 in the rear is perfect for shorter legs/smaller kids

 

 

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Holiday Giveaway – It’s Good To Be a Grown-Up

Welcome to the MamatheFox’s Annual Gift Guide Giveaway – for the Grown-Ups!

This amazing giveaway features items that any grown-up would love

Enter for your chance to win over hundreds of dollars in prizes!

Open to US residents only, must be 18+ years to enter.

Runs 12/2  – 12/16

This giveaway will have (2) winners – a Grand Prize and a 1st Runner up!

$725 in prizes!

Grand Prize will consist of:

Grand prize valued at $406

The 1st Runner Up will consist of:

1st Runner-Up prize valued at $319

 

Come back daily to increase you chances of winning one of these 2 amazing prizes

Enter for your chance to win one of (2) prizes packages – all prizes valued at over $700

 

 

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Fuel Your Holiday Giveaway

It’s Holiday time which means we are all probably not making the best dietary choices. That’s why I’m here to tell you about B.O.S.S Food Co. This amazing company was started by Andrea Spirov. Her story is similar to most of ours, she found herself in a personal wellness rut. Like so many of us, she’d been living a life where taking care of herself wasn’t a priority. Instead, she was living as an expat overseas and exploring the globe fast and furiously. She realized she was always tired, stressed, and struggling with infertility. That’s when she embarked on a quest to fix her health. In less than 18 months, she underwent a complete transformation. There was no magic pill or surgery. Rather, she relied on exploration, research, and good old determination. Most of her changes were made with the basics in mind: “I changed my diet, my lifestyle, and my circumstances.” After exploring various food combinations, she came up with a super bar that not only tastes delicious but the combinations are actually designed to bring out the functional benefits of the ingredients.

In 2015, The B.O.S.S. Food Company® was born in a tiny kitchen. However, in Houston, people know food – people love food! They also have a passion for bringing ideas to life and to help others persist in the face of adversity. Drawing on the energy of the city, she expanded to farmers’ markets and local retailers, and now makes them out of a dedicated facility.

B.O.S.S. bars® fit seamlessly into busy lifestyles, as easily as iPhones and Uber. They filled up their customers and fueled their days. And the bars tasted good! Their secret is simple. Literally, that’s the answer “simple.” Simple ingredients for extraordinary taste.

B.O.S.S. Bars® are a trusted alternative to other bars and snacks. If you need to MOVE®, THINK®, SMILE®, RESTORE®, and/or DAZZLE™, they are here to help your hunger. They are here to help you soar.

Each bar has a different nutritional focus, which you might notice in their names. Want a great post-workout recovery snack? Time to MOVE®! Afternoon slump or down in the dumps? Pack in some protein and the tryptophan-rich ingredients in our SMILE® bar so you can do just that.

Each B.O.S.S. Bars is :

  • Functional SUPERFOOD bars with individualized benefits
  • Only 8 ingredients per bar
  • Filling, rich, nutrient dense
  • Raw, Low Glycemic + Vegan Options
  • Unique flavors and ingredients NOT FOUND IN ANY OTHER BAR

These bars are ready to fuel your life, to help you get to where you need to get this holiday season while doing it in a healthy manner!

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Now for the best part! B.O.S.S. bars® wants to reward you this Holiday season by checking them out online! Best of all one lucky reader will win a $100 Amazon Gift card to fuel their wallet! To enter head below for your chance to win. Giveaway is open to US & CAN and ends on 12/17 at 11:59pm EST.Must be 18+ to enter. By Entering this Giveaway, You are giving Permission to join B.O.S.S. bars® Email List. Good luck!

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Jackpot Bath Bomb Giveaway

 

Welcome to the A Thrill of Hope Giveaway Hop

Hosted by: MamatheFox

Sponsored by: Jackpot Candles

 

Enter for your chance to win (2) bath bombs from Jackpot Candles

 

Each bath bomb contains a ring valued from $15 to $5,000!!!

 

 

Hop around and enter all the awesome giveaways below! Come back daily to increase your chances of winning

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Bathing with Jewelry

When I think luxury I think of lots of things ….. special things.

Jewelry, relaxation, bling, comfort….

This month’s Mama’s Tub Time features a luxury bath bomb from Jackpot Candles

The bath bombs from Jackpot Candles are not your average bath bomb. Inside each bath bomb you have a ring that will float to the top of the bathwater once fully dissolved. The ring, in a small plastic container for safety, will float to the top of the water, showing you your newest ring to wear and flaunt. Alternatively, if you’re looking for personalised and also water resistant jewelry you may want to check out these custom silicone rings.

This exciting feature makes the bath bombs by Jackpot Candles the perfect gift this holiday season. If you know someone who loves to relax in the tub and who loves jewelry, then this is the easy choice. Jackpot Candles aren’t the only company that offers rings with their bath bombs amorbathbombs.com also offers a range of bath bombs that come with rings and necklaces, however, the difference is that you get to choose the ring or necklace you’d like, this is ideal if that certain someone has a specific taste in jewelry this way you’ll know exactly what ring or necklace she’s going to get. To help add to this peaceful relaxation, the use of THC tinctures may be of added benefit in getting you to wind down during the end of the day, especially if it has been a rough one.

Each bath bomb contains a ring which has a value from $15 to $5,000! Wouldn’t is be amazing to get a ring with such a giant retail value!

MamatheFox used 4 bath bombs from Jackpot Candles and these are my main thoughts:

  1. Love the soft colors – did not leave color rings around the tub when drained
  2. Moisturizing yet not heavy with oils
  3. Exciting watching it fizz and melt, knowing a special ring is waiting for me
  4. Looking up the ring’s value is a fun novelty
  5. These would make the perfect gift for any bath or jewelry lover this holiday
  6. Appealing scents make for a relaxing bathing experience

Rings come is sizes 6, 7, 8 or 9

Scents Available:

  • Mermaid Daydream
  • Tranquil Serenity
  • Love Potion
  • Enliven Me
  • Life of the Party Pink Grapefruit
  • Ocean Breeze
  • Citrus Unwind
  • Tangerine Tango
  • Tea Time
  • Hibiscus

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Top Signs Why You Need to Buy a New Mattress for Your Bed Room

The mattress is the central part of the bedroom as most of the time you’re in there you’re either lying on top of it or sitting on it. Regardless of the activity type, this surface takes a lot from you in its lifetime, which is OK since this is why it exists – to accommodate your needs.

But, as the time goes by, even the most durable of mattresses will start to give in. The process happens gradually but it happens, and there are signs to warn you before the mattress becomes unusable. My recommendation is to pay attention to these signs and start saving early as a new mattress is a pretty serious commitment, both financially and personally. These signs would generally mean that it is close to or is time for you to invest in a new mattress from somewhere like Simba. It is definitely an essential that everyone needs in order to provide them with a good night’s sleep. Plus, there’s not better feeling than sleeping on a brand new mattress. What I did when I knew I had to replace my old one was look into mattress reviews and watch tutorials, where I found this to be the best way I could get the opinion of others who have tried these products out. I feel like this is one of the best ways to finding your perfect mattress for you or your family.

From a financial point of view, a new mattress may get you to dig deep in the savings pocket. However, from a personal point of view, you may consider a new approach to get the best product that fits your comfort needs and sleeping position (for more on this topic, click here).

Still, I’m not here to talk about a new product, but the old one. Below I listed some of the most common signs that tell you the old mattress has to go.

The Surface Starts to Sag

Every mattress with a queen bed frame, will start to sag after a long time of constant using, but each material behaves differently. For instance, if you own an innerspring, you’ll notice a depression in the center of the mattress that gets deeper with time. With a memory foam mattress on the other hand, there is no visual clue. Still, if you start feeling like you are in a hammock every time you lie down, this is a very clear sign of sagginess.

There are Lumps

Sadly, this symptom can’t be ignored for too long because lumps will interfere with your sleep more than anything else. Usually, lumps start small and you don’t get to feel them very soon, but when they get big enough, you won’t be able to stop thinking about them.

You are Tired all the Time

Well this is absolutely normal when you have small children, but the little sleep you do get should be comfy and restful. So, if you tend to wake up more tired than when you went to bed, take a closer look at your mattress. If the back support is no longer effective the tension that gathers in your shoulders and spine during the day won’t be properly relieved during the night. This means back and neck pain that will keep you awake during the night.

Weird Sounds

Not all mattresses make sounds, but if yours is nosier than usual, consider a replacement in the nearest future. The ones that get louder with time are the products that feature a spring or coil structure, but these are not the only ones (some latex mattresses get noisy with time as well).

Overall, if a mattress is older than eight years old, it has run its course and must be replaced with a fresh, modern product. Many mattresses today are very well-equipped and come with amazing features that work wonders for your comfort and back support.

The Merry Kid-oliday Giveaway

Sponsored By:
PlaSmart, I See Me!, Handpainting – Fine Art Prints,
Farm Hoppers, The Pencil Grip, and Ailihen

Hosted By: Love, Mrs. Mommy

Co-Hosted By: FROG Reviews and Ramblings, MomLovePassion, Homeschool Insights,
First Time Mom, Green Grandma, and It’s Free At Last

1 Lucky Winner Will Receive:

$244 worth of goodies!

PlaSmart

PlasmaCarin winner’s choice of in-stock color! $69.99 RV!

I See Me!

My Very Own Christmas Personalized Gift Set! $44.99 RV!

Handpainting – Fine Art Prints

Winner’s choice of any four, 8×10 prints! Pick out a set of 4 prints, or mix and match! $54 RV!
  

Farm Hoppers

Winner’s choice of in-stock Farm Hopper! $29.89 RV!

The Pencil Grip

A 24 pack of Thin Stix! $24.99 RV!

Ailihen

HD850 Volume Limiting Headphones with SharePort and Microphone! Winner’s choice of in-stock color! $19.98 RV!
Open To US entrants and must be 18+ to enter

Giveaway Dates ~ 11/27 9:00 AM EST through 12/14 11:59PM EST

 

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MacDaddy Milkers Bath Bomb Giveaway

Welcome to In Everything Give Thanks Giveaway Hop!

Enter for your chance to win a $25 gift card to MacDaddy Milkers!

Hosted by: MamatheFox

Sponsor: MacDaddy Milkers

 

Read all about MacDaddy Milkers and their amazing $1 bath bombs here

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