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Ginnybakes Review

Ginnybakes Review

About Ginnybakes

Like most of my favorite food-based companies, Ginnybakes started in a families kitchen. Ginny Simon, owner of Ginnybakes, knows the importance of treating your body right. Our bodies are blessings and should be respected. What we eat shows our bodies how much we respect ourselves. Everyone loves to indulge though, but you shouldn’t have to ignore your health while doing so.

Each product was created by listening to their customers, family and friends. By keeping our active lifestyles in mind, they created. Those with allergies? Ginnybakes heard you. For those with children, looking for an organic snack – Ginnybakes heard you too.

All products are organic, GMO-free, and gluten-free

Everything is handmade. Yup, by real people. The artisans who make these treats rise early and dive into their craft. They create the most amazing treats you can imagine.

Now that you have no doubt that Ginnybakes is the real deal and a needed treat for your tummy, here is a huge bonus fact, Ginnybakes is “certified by Quality Assurance International, in that all ingredients are grown without the use of pesticides, synthetic fertilizers, genetically modified organisms or ionizing radiation. we also believe in being stewards of our planet, and build strong partnerships with suppliers who use renewable resources, conserve soil and water, and enhance environmental quality for future generations.”Ginnybakes website

Ginnybakes has a huge variety of foods and treats:

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Mama’s Experience

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6 years ago, when I quit drugs and alcohol I quickly replaced my addiction with sugar. I wasn’t smoking a cigarette or having a beer after a meal now. I felt like I needed to fill that void. I needed something to finish off the meal. When I had my epiphany last year, which caused my Better Choices (a healthier you) series, I clearly saw after some self evaluation that I was filling that void with sugar. It’s a legal and addictive substance. Sugar gives you a quick high. Sugars change the levels of beta-endorphins (brain chemicals that make us feel good). This makes you think you are happy, while in fact later, once that high ends, you can hit a low, which can cause you to feel sad, regret or guilt. This is so me.

Now that I have been making Better Choices, I have been feeling great about myself….but I still like cookies! I still like treats! You can still eat sugar and treats, but you need to make sure that you are eating the correct proportions and that the ingredients are just any old ingredients. I know that I will never completely give up treats. I would be lying to myself and you if I ever claim that. I do need to find good alternatives to get my sweet tooth cravings but in a healthy way. This is where Ginnybakes has made a huge impact in my life.

Since starting Better Choices I have been having a real struggle finding a “real” sweet treat. I can eat peanut butter on toast. I can have mixed berries. I still want a cookie! Looking at and reading the labels in the cookie aisle can be depressing. Now, I can lean on Ginnybakes. Knowing their ingredients are all organic, non-GMO and gluten-free I can eat a proportioned package of mini cookies. I love having them packaged out for me. I cannot over eat my cookies because when the bag is done, its done! No “just one more” game. It’s such a helpful thing for me.

Ginny Bakes Mini’s

For a bite sized and proportioned option, Ginnybakes has ginnyminis! To avoid over eating you can easily grab a package of homemade ginnyminis and enjoy your fun, sweet snack!

Ginnyminis come in 6 awesome flavors: double chocolate happiness, coconut oatmeal bliss, butter crisp love, chocolate chip oatmeal bliss and chocolate chip love.

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When I opened my first package of Chocolate Chip Love I was so happy to see that each cookie was slightly different. They tell us how they are truley homemade cookies, and seeing the individual tiny cookies, I can easily see that these are not pumped out in a mass production machine. You can taste the time and love put in each one.

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Ginnybars

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These ginnybars are slam packed with oogles of goodness. They are organic, gluten free, non-gmo, vegan, dairy-free, wheat/oat-free and kosher. They have powerful antioxidants and are loaded with almonds, walnuts, pistachios, coconut, dates, love and passion. I am a big pistachio fan and was pleased to actually taste them! Being such a luxury nut many foods that contain them kind skimp out and that effects the flavor. These bars are super tasty and so good for you. The Love & Nuts bar contains only 160 calories per bar and it great for a mid morning snack to help tie you over until lunch time. They are perfect for purses or diaper bags, as toddlers love them too!

Ginnybakes Cookies

Ginnybakes specializes in their delightful cookies. Offering 10 drool worthy flavors, they are sure to carry a few of your favorite flavor combos. These cookies are sweet enough to get your sweet tooth craving completely satisfied but not so heavy in sugar that you feel sick or guilty after having your treat. They are the perfect cookie for those of us watching what we eat and trying to watch our waist line.

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Chocolate Chip Love – tastes like a cookie your grandmother baked yesterday morning. Fresh, crisp and light

Chocolate Chip Oatmeal – it has the oats which give this chocolate chip treat that extra crunch you love

Double Chocolate Chip – double the chocolate, what more can you ask for?

Coconut Oatmeal Bliss – this made me instantly think of a certain girl scout coconut cookie. It was beyond amazing

Dreamy Vegan Delight – this was a light and crispy cookie with soft hints of vanilla

 

Now that you have seen how amazing these treats are you should hop over to the Ginnybakes website and find a local near you so you can get these treat in your cabinet at home. 

Santevia Water Pitcher Review

Santevia Water Pitcher Review

About Santevia

Our bodies work very hard to maintain a 7.36 pH level. You may vaguely remember this from high school science courses. Today’s crazy high processed foods we consume are all more acidic than we should be eating. “Your pH level impacts all of your body’s cells, tissues, glands, organs, and organ systems–that’s EVERYTHING in your body. Increasing your alkalinity to 7.36 alleviates stress on your organ systems right down to the cells, helping your body fight off illness and disease. Many people are choosing alkaline water to support the body in maintaining optimal pH levels, which also promotes optimal health.”Santevia Website

 

Filtering water has some great benefits and if you don’t know much about it, visit Water Filter Way – Feel free to check them out. Trying to figure out the type of water filter you actually need is certainly a time consuming task, it requires research and a lot of your time. Santevia is, in my opinion, the best option for filtering your water in today’s world. Here is why.

When there is an imbalance due to stress, lack of sleep, and over consumption of acidic foods (such as sugar, processed foods and alcohol) your body has to work harder to maintain its optimal pH level. How? By reaching for the alkalizing minerals it needs to counter the higher levels of acid. Unfortunately, these minerals are leached from your bones, organs and tissues. This depletion of resources, combined with the fact that viruses, fungus, yeast and bacteria thrive in acidic environments, opens the door to imbalance and disease in the body. – Santevia Website

By choosing to filter your water with a Santevia Mineralize Alkaline Water Pitcher, you are increasing your health in so many ways. An ordinary water pitcher you may have in your fridge cannot add essential minerals, reduces ORD (oxidation reduction potential), and adds alkaline to give you a water that is more beneficial to your health. It also reduces chlorine, improves taste and odor & is eco-friendly. My favorite part is how much less you need to change your filter! With my old water pitcher I felt like the little indicator on the top was telling me to change my filter after 2 weeks of use. The Santevia filter will last up to 80 gallons, which averages to a cost only .15¢ per gallon.

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Santevia Filter

Did you know that “one 12oz can of cola contains enough phosphoric acid to dramatically change our pH. If you don’t have enough calcium or magnesium reserves in your extracellular fluid, your body takes the calcium from your bones to neutralize the acid. You’d need 32 glasses of water to neutralize every can of soda you drink. That’s a lot of water!Santevia Website

As someone who likes to splurge and have a can of diet pop occasionally this makes me super grateful that I am using a Santevia Water Filter!

Taste

First off I can honestly say there is a huge difference in taste. I am a person who can taste the difference between different types of bottles water and have my favorites, probably why I spend so much time on Best Products Pro looking for the best options. When I sipped my first glass I was shocked at how good it tasted. I love cold water. I drink glasses and glasses per day. I want to enjoy my water and now I can honestly say I am! I have asked a few people what they thought of the taste as well. Fresh, clean and smooth are some of the words they thought of when drinking water that was filtered by a Santevia pitcher.

Filtering

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The first time you use this pitcher you need to filter 2 full pitchers of water through and dispose of the water. This is prepping the filter for use. If you see a slight black or gray color to those first 2 pitchers that is a good sign, because its cleaning and prepping properly for you.

All of the past water filters I have used are the same speed in filtering. I fill the top part and it takes 2-4 minutes to fully get all the water to the bottom section of the tank. If you pour too soon then you get an extra splash on your counter. This filter is the fastest filter I have ever seen. I honestly went and checked to make sure I installed it properly in the pitcher. I thought I didn’t push it down far enough and it was just dumping down without getting through the filter. Nope. It’s just that good! I haven’t seen any other filters this fast, although I haven’t tested many of the new water pitchers out such as you can see when viewing this DiligentChef’s article or similar reviews into other pitchers available.

The filter lasts approximately 1250 glasses of water, which is about 1.5 to 2 months work of water for me and my family. It should be replaced every 2 months if you drink a standard quantity of water.

Here is a video on how to prep your filter for use

https://youtu.be/15tyYm9FspY

Ease of Use

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I love how wide the pouring spout is. It allows me to fill my glass with a tad more speed. As a mom-on-the-go sometimes that 2 seconds does make all the difference.

The bottom of the pitcher has a small, clear, plastic ring. I didn’t notice this feature when I first looked at the pitcher and prepped the filter. However, as soon as I went to place it into my fridge, I felt the non-slide feature kick in. That horrifying moment when you push the water pitcher too far and it goes to tip over. Panic mode! Now I no longer has the fear of spilling my pitcher when shifting things around in my fridge. Its not stuck permanently but it would take a super hard shove to knock my Santevia pitcher over.

Over All

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Over all, this is one product I know I would recommend to all of my family and friends. Whether you consider yourself ‘crunchy’, if you drink only the occasionally glass orfwater, you chug water by the gallon, if you are single or a family of 8, this is going to be the best water filtering pitcher you will use.

Bakery On Main Review

Bakery On Main Review

About Bakery On Main

Bakery On Main started it humble roots in Connecticut in a quaint natural foods market. After speaking to many of their customers they constantly heard the need for delicious foods and snacks for those with Celiac Disease. There seemed to be a trend in not so appealing gluten-free options. Bakery On Main heard them loud and clear and came out with a hug selection of mouth-watering gluten-free foods and snacks! This was great to hear because it showed that they are accommodating and modernized in their approach. Another way businesses have managed to modernize is through adopting modern equipment. If you have a business looking to grow then you may like to buy industrial computers, panel pc, projected capacitive touch screen amongst others. Upgraded technology is benefiting small businesses like this lately. They are finding that the introduction of computers and specialized software is helping them to increase productivity and efficiency. For a bakery like this one, they could consider getting some more info on Revel Systems’ POS services, for example, to see if that makes it easier for them to process orders and increase customer loyalty. Perhaps POS systems could help this bakery to grow!

They are fiercely ethical and feel that happy and healthy should be harmonious. “We strive for that in everything we bake in our dedicated gluten-free facility where we use only natural, NON-GMO Project Verified ingredients that are also dairy and casein free”Bakery On Main Website

While they do use “Natural Flavors” you don’t need to run away. That term typically scares people away (like me) because so many hidden icky stuff can be labeled as Natural Flavors. Here is what Bakery On Main has to say about it “Bakery On Main uses natural flavors that are obtained without the use of any synthetic solvents, genetically modified organisms, irradiated materials or the addition of MSG. They are mixtures of the essential oils, essences or extracts derived from a spice, fruit or vegetable.”Source FAQ

Here are some of the products available by Bakery On Main

If you are looking to cut back or eliminate gluten from your diet here is wonderful link to Bakery On Mains website that lists some great alternatives.

Coupon Time!

If you are jonesing to try out Bakery On Main head over to their website and sign up for their “Eat Better Live Better” club. You will get a $1.50 off coupon!

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Mama’s Experience

Granola

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This Bakery On Main Granola doesn’t look like any other granola I have ever tried. I was interested to taste it and see what is up with it. It features based small bites of granola you would find in any other granola, but this also contains small “crunchy chip” looking bites. I thought of cereal or chips when I saw it. It tastes like, so amazing! Its hard to describe fully, but they are sweet and crunchy. Very satisfying and tasty. While I was photographing the granola for this review my 2 year old snuck over and stole a handful. He ended up loving it and not eats Bakery On Main Granola for a snack occasionally.

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Nutty Cranberry Maple Granola

“A mix of our signature granola with plump cranberries, almonds and pecans for a delicious snack or breakfast cereal blend” -Bakery On Main’s Website

This bag of granola is gluten-free, non-GMO, dairy free, kosher, low in saturated fats and low sodium. Its the perfect afternoon snack. Eat by the handful, with yogurt or with milk.

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Extreme Fruit and Nut

“A taste explosion of almonds, brazil nuts, pecans, walnuts, filberts, cranberries, raisins and coconut, all mixed with our trademark crunchy corn, rice and seed clusters.” – Bakery On Main’s website

This bag of granola is gluten-free, non-GMO, dairy free, kosher, low in saturated fats and low sodium. Its the perfect afternoon snack. Eat by the handful, with yogurt or with milk.

Oats

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Oats are some of the most healthy foods you can consume. They are packed with nutrients and vitamins that are essential to our daily lives. Breastfeeding women should consume oat often as they can increase the quality of breast milk she makes. Steel cut oats are best for a breastfeeding mother to eat.

Bakery On Main has an awesome feature on their bags, they are resealable! I have never seen this feature on an oats bag before and I actually cut the top off my first bag because I didn’t even see it there. Thankfully I was able to open the other 2 correctly and now using the resealable opening. This helps keep them fresh and less likely to spill all over your cupboards.

All 3 of the Bakery On Main Oats are gluten free, dairy free and non-GMO.

I created 2 recipes that you are just going to love! Each feature an oat from Bakery On Main. Make sure you Pin them for later use.

Speaking of small businesses that people love! Recently my friend was looking to set up her first small business premise. She wanted to make sure she got the best deal possible on her business energy so she looked at websites such as Usave. If you’re interested in making some savings yourself, check out their website.

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Click here for the Toddler Friendly Blueberry Oatmeal Muffin Recipe

I was speaking to a friend recently about their small business and they told me that it is a good idea to have a legal representative similar to Jersey City Lawyer. They told me their lawyer has been so helpful in helping them understand and work within their legal limits.

Christian Quote Shop Review

Christian Quote Shop Review

About Christian Quote Shop

Christian Quote Shop started almost by accident. Owner and creator Vickie needed an inspirational gift for a friend. She was not able to find what she was looking for so she created a design of her own and had it made. She started off as Quote Life Boutique. Soon after she saw the need for more Christian based products. She wanted to “make gifts that were inspiring, motivating, joyful,…gifts that touched the soul”. Being lead by the Lord, she took on the journey of starting her own businesses and it surely took off. To her its more than just a store or businesses, it’s her passion. She puts so much love and soul into her work, and it can be seen. Her creations are beautiful, detailed, modern and make the perfect gift.

Vickie, is a fighter. She is a strong, Christian women who goes forward not by her own strength, but by the strength of Christ. Vickie has gone through some hardships, as most all people have in some way. Having overcome, by the grace of God, brain surgery she clung to verses like ‘don’t be afraid; just believe’Mark 5:36. Fear can immobilize you. Can make you retreat into yourself and withdraw from the world. Fear is not what Christ died for us to suffer from. He give us His grace and love so we can thrive and stand on the Rock of faith.

When I started my Better Choices (a healthier you) series, I knew I was stuck in a fear filled spot. I didn’t know I was scared, but I see now that I was. I was not putting on my ‘shield of faith’Eph 6:16-17. Without His Spirit guiding my ways, I would never have the power to move forward out of the dark. Through prayer of my own and of my friends, I have stepped out and taken on His armor in battle. I can move forward, much like Vickie did, with His strength.

Vickie’s other favorite verse is ‘I think myself happy‘ – Acts 26:2. Paul, who wrote most of the new testament, was constantly persecuted for his work in spreading the gospel. When he was on trial in front of King Agrippa he opened his speech with that line. He was in prison and had been beaten and treated very poorly, but he used his own free will to think himself happy. Sometimes we need to fake it until we make it. If I am not happy but want to be, I can put on a happy face until it comes true. I can think of all the happy things and honestly change my own attitude with sheer thoughts. God does not ever promise us happiness. You can’t find that in the bible, but He does have good plans for you. He wants you to have an eternal life. Knowing these things make me happy.

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Part of my Better Choices (a healthier you) series is improving my spiritual health. As a Christian my life is massively effected by my relationship with Jesus. He is were I draw strength from “I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me” Phil 4:13, where I find rest “Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and YOU WILL FIND REST FOR YOUR SOULS. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.” – Matt 11:29-30 and where I find my eternal salvation, “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith–and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God” Eph 2:8.

I saw that I needed to pull from my faith to make it forwards. I often look at the world and people around me and think, ‘If I am barely hanging in there and I have Christ with me, how are non-believers making it!?’ The hope, life, love, peace and strength that come from my faith are priceless. When I stepped back and saw my need for a change, I knew I needed to pray a LOT. Jesus wants to help me, and He wants me to take care of myself.

Journals

As part of my journey, I have started journaling. My counselor suggested that I get my thoughts and feelings out on paper. I have never journaled before, but I trusted she knew what she was talking about. I have noticed that the times I remember journal are when I am at my weakest. When I am exhausted, mad, angry, at my wits end, depressed or when I am confused. I see that it’s when I am in an ‘extreme’ emotion is when I feel this pull. Others may journal to get out their excitement, happiness, joy and love. These are the best times to journal. It’s when our hearts are raw and real. Not only that, but it’s one of the best ways to let go of any emotions that could be affecting how you live your life. Whilst I found my solace in journaling, others may get their relief by taking some of the best CBD oil products on the market, talking with a close family member or friend, or by setting aside time to exercise and work out. In reality, it doesn’t matter how you find this relief, as long as you let go of it. Journaling is not professional writing that will be seen by the public, but for yourself and God. You can be honest, write random words, jab your pen into the page, draw pictures or images. There is no right or wrong way to journal.

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When I reach for my journals I see scripture on the cover. The beautiful journals by Christian Quote Shop help but me put Jesus in my thoughts before I write. I fall short. I sin. I am a hot mess most of the time. But seeing His word on the cover helps pull me back to reality. That it’s okay that I am a hot mess and a crazy sinner. I am not made to be perfect, only Jesus was. But I can move forward by acknowledging my need for a Savior. If you want to help enrich your walk with Christ I highly suggest getting a few of the super cute and way affordable journals.

Shirts

Taking care of my body is another part of my Better Choices journey. “She sets about her work vigorously; her arms are strong for her tasks.” Proverbs 31:17, “Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own” 1 Cor 6:19 and “She is strong…” Prov 31:25 are the main verses I think of when I am working out now. My body was not created to be wasted and disregarded. As a Christian, when I accepted Christ as my Savior, the Holy Spirit was given to me as a gift. This gift is the most precious gift this side of the grave. Having Christ, live INSIDE of me! Me! The holy God of the universe is inside of me. I felt convicted. Should I be lazy and eating unhealthy foods while God is in me? Does God really want a fried and greasy meal? Or would he rather taste the fresh fruits and vegetables He created for us to eat? By sporting Christian t-shirts I can show others my faith and strength.

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While at the gym working out, I can glance into the mirror and see this amazing tee shirt that states “She is Strong” and it encourages me. It helps me think of my Lord and how my mind needs to refocus back on Him. He will give me the strength to get through that workout. He will give me the mental strength to move forwards in life.

Pillow

My home is where I spend most of my time. I am a stay-at-home mom and I am in my living room constantly. Playing in there with the kids, walking through it, folding laundry in there, snuggling on the couch with my kids… The living room is a main room in most families lives. Scripture verses on my walls often get overlooked. I don’t always glance up at them. That is me at least. Now, that I have scripture and Truth on my couch, I see it constantly. I make a point now to read it to myself, and out loud to my family several times per day. Having a quality throw Pillow allows myself to stop and think of Jesus Christ.

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This pillow is super soft and very durable. My kids love to throw pillows and make cozy nests with all the pillows and blankets they can find. This pillow is perfect for fun and decor. It’s perfect for any room in your house.

Kushies Bath Review

Kushies Bath Review

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About Kushies

Kushies is one of my favorite brands. They are a Canadian company that also manufactures their products here in North America. Their high standards allows them to make some of the highest quality baby and children products available today. From clothing and diapers to bedding and toys, they are sure to carry the items you desire. For over 50 years we have had the pleasure of buying quality products from Kushies. Being that they are worker friendly environment, I am sure we will be buying from them for the next 50 years as well.

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Bath toys and accessories are a staple in most all child-friendly homes. My kids don’t ‘need’ toys in the tub. They can play with the water and be happy as a clam, but they desire to play with squirty toys in during this fun wet playtime. I love allowing them to get ‘messy’ in the water; splashing, squirting, giggling…just having a ball.

Moon Fish – Jumbo Squirter

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This is my daughters obsession currently. She lovingly names this toy her “Squeekers” and requests him during every bath. This is the perfect squirter toy. It’s large enough of a toddler to confidently fill with water. Typically smaller squirt toys can be hard for the child to squeeze enough underwater and get filled with water, let a lone strong enough to squirt out the water. The mouth of Moon Fish is how the water enters and exits. Having a larger hole than most squirters which makes this such an easy to use toy. I love that its easy to empty when bath time is over.

Moon Fish is Lead, BPA, Phthalate & Cadmium Free

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Vroom Muddy Car

This is the most perfect bath toy for a little car lover. My son is obsessed with all forms of transportation, which of course includes cars. Finding a car bath toy is like finding solid gold. Animals are fun but this is unique. Each car has muddy splotches for their hard day of playing (much like my children). They ‘magically’ change color when wet which adds another level of excitement to the toy. It makes them appear ‘more clean’. Obviously the mud is still visible, but it does give the illusion that you are making the car clean but placing it in warm water. If you know of a car lover, this toy is a must.

Bath Mat & Floater Set – Owl

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This owl bath mat is literally the perfect size. Its oval shapes allows it to fit right in to any sized or shaped tub. My tub is very average in size. Not too small, but not over-sized by any means. It comes rolled up along with their owl toys in a cylinder container. I was shocked at how it nicely suctioned to the tub floor after having been in a rolled up position for so long. I was expecting to have to push and manipulate it for a while to get it to lay correctly. I mean I have gone through my fair share of bath mats with my 2 kids. My favorite feature of this mat is how its clear! I can see the tiny suction cups underneath. I am a normal parent. I can forget to pull up my mat and wipe it off. When a mat is not cleaned often or properly mold will begin to grow under that mat. This is water you kids are squirting in your face and drinking merrily as they play. Gag! By using this clear mat you no longer need to worry about forgetting to clean it, because it will remain in view!

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The 3 little owl squirters that come with this set are just so cute. They are fun and colorful which adds that little bit of whimsy you look for in a bath toy.

Bath Squirters – Swim To Shore

Swim To Shore

What bath is complete without little fishes?! These little fishes are perfect for tiny hands and imaginations. My children love to see them swim through the water and bob up and down. I love that they have pronounced mouths which make squirting that much more fun. We practice the “I Spy” game most times when bathing. I work with the kids on colors, shapes and other topics. These are great for I Spy because they have multiple colors and each has a different identifying shape on its side. Who says bath time cant be educations too?

No matter the ages of your children, Kushies is sure to have the right bath products for your family.

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FlapJacked Review

FlapJacked Review

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About FlapJacked

FlapJacked founders, Jennifer and Dave Bacon, are people after my heart. Their story really touches home to me. One of their children is autistic. A large majority of autistic people have a very limited food scope they are comfortable eating. My son is not autistic, but does have an eating disorder that limits the variety of food he eats. He is also has always been on the bottom of the charts as far as growth in weight goes. I am always looking for ways to ‘beef him up’ so we don’t go into failure to thrive status. Finding out that someone did the dirty work and created a product for people like my son that can be enjoyed by our whole health-conscious family is a God-send.

When a child has a limited variety of foods you have to find ways to get vitamins, minerals, and other precious daily nutrients in their diet in a way they wont cause them to reject the food. All moms, whether your child has any eating issues or not, are looking for ways to introduce fun and healthy foods to their children. Each of the FlapJacked products have amazing ingredients and nutrition labels that make you smile.

FlapJacked is perfectly balanced to fuel your body and help control hunger

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Mighty Muffins

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Holy cow Batman! I am so addicted to FlapJacked Mighty Muffins now. These are the BEST! They come in 5 awesome flavors: Peanut Butter (my favorite), Double Chocolate, Cinnamon Apple, Maple Pumpkin & S’mores. They are all equally awesome in tastiness, but I am a peanut butter kind of gal personally. The Peanut Butter Mighty Muffins have little peanut butter chips in it, so when they melt during cooking its little golden nuggets of tasty surprises sprinkled throughout. For being such a healthy snack I did not expect such a flavorful treat. I figured it would taste more like a pancake. Fun but not so sweet. I cannot say enough about how awesome these are.

Peanut Butter Mighty Muffin
Peanut Butter Mighty Muffin – add water, microwave for 30 seconds and enjoy!!
FlapJacked Pancake & Baking Mix

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There are 3 FlapJacked Pancake & Baking Mix flavors available: Buttermilk, Carrot Spice and Banana Hazelnut. These mixes are perfect for your average breakfast pancake or muffin. They also make amazing bases to baked treats like waffles, breads and cakes. A fun spin with baking mix is that you can make it into a milkshake! My children are like most children and not the biggest veggie fans. My daughter loves carrots, broccoli and cucumbers. Thankfully I was able to spice this Carrot Spice Mix up by making a milk shake with it.

Toddler approved milkshake

Click here to get the full receipe

You can always stick tried and true to using the mix as a nice pancake mix. Simply add water (and chocolate chips!) to make a healthy, high protein breakfast for yourself and your family.

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(In NE Ohio they are available at GNC)

1Byone Bubble Machine Review

1Byone Bubble Machine Review

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About 1Byone

1Byone is an up and coming leader in party product sales. They carry supplies for everyday people, DJ’s, event planners and businesses alike. They knew that consumers are looking for ways to make life easier and more fun. They keep hold to this truth and keep releasing super products that people actually want. Each product is backed by a worry-free guarantee. If you have any issues with your products they are more than willing to make it right. Their customer service it outstanding. They are extremely fast to respond to questions or concerns. I felt like a true priority every time we interacted. Being a global company they truly understand e-commerce. By embracing other cultures, markets and people around the world they reach so many types of audiences. This is the key to why they are so successful.

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Mama’s Experience

The first time we used our bubble machine was at my son’s 2nd birthday party. We planned on using it as a fun side thrill to the main party. It was beyond fun. Not only did the children think this machine was the best thing ever, but the adults got into the fun as well. This is not your average toddler sized bubble machine. This is a real high quality piece of equipment. I bought a huge container of bubbles from a local big box store that worked perfectly in the machine.

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Due to its size, I choose to put it closer to a wall in one section of the party room. I didn’t expect the power that truly comes from this machine. It was not over powerful but way stronger than we expected.  The fluid tank for the bubbles is easily removed and has an adjustable handle to make handling super easy. This makes cleaning the tank easy as pie. You will want to clean the tank every so often to keep it clean and running at it’s best performance level. I was super busy setting up the party and had a friend get the machine out of the box and set it up. He said it was super easy to set up. Not complicated at all which is great! When kids know bubbles are coming there is no patience involved. These kids didn’t have to wait long to be in a bubble wonderland.

If this machine is for your business or home and you want to secure it to a wall it comes with a bracket set.  This allows you to have it secured to the wall or ceiling to enhance the party experience. No matter where the unit it placed you need to make sure that the intake ports are not blocked. This is very important for your safety and the safety of the machine.

The casing is a lightweight material case is very durable and perfect for indoor or outdoor use. We plan on using our bubble machine outside a ton this summer while playing in the yard, the driveway and for BBQ parties. Then on rainy days we be spice up our afternoons with an exciting bubble party in the living room. This bubble machine is perfect for everyone and I highly suggest grabbing one today.

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1byone Professional Bubble Machine with High Output, Automatic Blowing Mechanism for Outdoor or Indoor Use

1Byone Wireless Headphones

1Byone Wireless Headphones

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About 1Byone

1Byone is an up and coming leader in technology product sales. They knew that consumers are looking for ways to make life easier and more fun. They keep hold to this truth and keep releasing super products that people actually want. Each product is backed by a worry-free guarantee. If you have any issues with your products they are more than willing to make it right. Their customer service it outstanding. They are extremely fast to respond to questions or concerns. I felt like a true priority every time we interacted. For me, this was really important as I know that buying headphones online or buying anything online for that matter, carries with it a risk of being fooled into purchasing something that doesn’t match its description. It is famously difficult to get in touch with sellers in these cases too, so this experience was wonderfully refreshing. Being a global company they truly understand e-commerce. By embracing other cultures, markets and people around the world they reach so many types of audiences. This is the key to why they are so successful.

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Mama’s Experience

1Byone is a great company to buy from. I was so impressed by the high quality products I received. They are sleek in design, easy to use and super ‘now’. Wireless headsets are all the rage for a few reasons. People love to talk on the phone hands free. We have been using wired headsets for ages now and its time to stop working like a caveman. With 1Byone’s Wireless Bluetooth Headset you can walk or run without all those messy wires. With clear sound you can hear what you are listening to, whether is a phone call or music and the other end of the phone can actually hear you back! And they’re a perfect choice for small ears. My many speakers are sub-par now a days. 1Byone made sure their speaker were fully functional so we wouldn’t have to worry about this set back.

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These headphones are the newest and most popular design. They are specially designed to fit in your ear and wrap around inside to stay put. Most earbuds are just the buds and have the problem of falling out. When you are running or working out (or reaching into a file cabinet at the office) these type of bud often fall out and disrupt your activity. It throws off my rhythm when this happens and it can be catastrophic in a workplace setting. The best way to avoid this disaster is to use 1Byones Wireless Headset.

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At first I was unsure as to how to place the ear bugs and wrap around in my ear. I took a look at the photo on the cover as well as in the manual and was able to easily figure out how to place it properly and safely in my ear. My husband had the natural intuition on how to properly place the earphones in/around your ears. But once you got it, its like riding a bike and is very natural.

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The buttons are small, which is great for the sleek design but not so small that they are too hard to use. Its very easy to use while multitasking at the office or while pushing yourself to the max on the rowing machine.

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Toddler-Friendly Blueberry Oatmeal Muffins

Toddler-Friendly Blueberry Oatmeal Muffins

Toddlers love to help in the kitchen. Finding recipes that are easy for them to help, healthy and delicious are just what every parent is looking for. This recipe hits all points: easy, delicious and healthy! It’s a win/win/win!

 

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The real key to this recipe is the use of Happy Quick Oats by Bakery On Main. They are super tasty and packed with fiber which remaining certified gluten-free and non-GMO.

Let your toddler help measure out and mix your muffins
Let your toddler help measure out and mix your muffins
Yields: 12 muffins
Ingredients:
  • 1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup Happy Quick Oats (quick-cooking oats)
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten
  • 1 cup (8 ounces) plain yogurt (can also use Greek plain)
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries
Directions:

In a large mixing bowl, mix the first 8 ingredients (the dry ingredients which includes the brown sugar).

In a 2nd bowl, mix the last 3 ingredients (the wet ingredients).

Combine the two mixtures together in the larger bowl.

Carefully fold in the blueberries. I fold them in by hand as not to pop them all. The mixture will feel more dry than a normal muffin mix. More like a cookie dough. This is okay! Do not add any liquids to mixture. Roll them into balls and softly press the muffin mix into muffin liners (or spray your muffin tin with non stick spray or butter). Fill the liners about 1/2 way to 3/4 of the way full.

Bake at 410° F for 18 minutes.

Remove from muffin baking tin and let cool for several minutes.

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*Originally published as Blueberry Oatmeal Muffins in Healthy Cooking June/July 2008, p59

Sloggers Review

Sloggers Review

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About Sloggers

Sloggers is an all-American company. Founded back in 1948, they started their humble roots by debuting the first clear over shoes (think 50’s version of a rain-boot to wear over shoes/heels). These were in instant hit and best seller nationwide. Thankfully, their success didn’t stop there. Today they make a huge line of amazing shoes and boots with a special patented plastic that keeps our feet dry, clean and ready to play in the dirt! Their waterproof footwear stands out due to it’s quality, their fit and that they are all made in the USA.

Sloggers shoes have a specially formulated (only for them), high quality, odorless, medical grade material that is clear and flexible. This gives them a very comfortable feel. The insoles feature the All-Day-Comfort insole. There is an arch used to give you support and comfort all day. The bottom of the shoes has a durable, deep soles that allow you to work in the dirt all day just like a work boot would.

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Sloggers carries a broad selection of durable footwear. Here are a few links to the perfect pair for you.

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Mama’s Experience

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Being a mom constantly on the go, I need a shoe that will help me in my day to day activities. For me those are chasing after children through my yard, pulling weeds and working in the garden, visiting the horses in our backyard, playing hopscotch with my toddlers and just running errands about town. My Sloggers are a home run! I can do all my activities with comfortable and supported feet. Best of all, when they get all muddy from my running around and playing, they wash off! I hate ruining shoes after shoe, year after year. Now, I can depend on Sloggers to have my back.

Being in the garden is fun, but wearing huge barn boots is too awkward for me. I cant squat and move around on the dirt like I want to, but using regular tennis shoes is impractical. Sloggers are the perfect fit for gardening. They are light and easy to wear. Wipe clean and are super cute! I am the kind of person where even if I am the only one who see’s it, I still want it to look cute. Having cute shoes makes the work that much more fun when you glance down and see the fun designs and colors.

foot sloggersCheck out the huge selection and awesome prints that Sloggers has available this spring. They are constantly coming out with fun, new designs that will make your adventure even more colorful.

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