Nature's Path - Flax Plus: Pumpkin Flax Granola Review

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Today I'm going to be reviewing a new granola that I recently tried and found absolutely delicious! Now I'm going to be straight up front, I don't really care for the taste of pumpkin at all. I don't know what it is about it that I don't like but it's just not a flavor that I turn to. But when I saw this product, I was curious because I had tried Nature's Path products before and I loved them; especially their granola. So today I'm going to be reviewing Nature's Path - Flax Plus: Pumpkin Flax Granola.

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I randomly found this product while shopping for Thanksgiving and threw it into my cart. To which I completely forgot about it until I was searching through my pantry for some granola to snack on. At first I was a bit confused as to why I would get a product that was pumpkin flavor but I guess I wasn't really paying attention to it, no matter.

Now I can differ on how I eat my granola and it literally depends on the time of day that it is. If I eat it early in the morning, I have to have it with some kind of almond milk; no argument about it. However, when it comes to me eating it at night; I tend to eat it by itself as a little crunchy snack. And this is how I ate this granola and I was not disappointed.

Even though they have pumpkin in them, the taste isn't strong at all. I mean I can still taste it but it does not overpower my senses as a lot of other products that contain pumpkin have done in the past. I found myself enjoying  snacking on this that I have put it on my grocery list to get again and I don't say that about every product that I try. There is also a tiny hint of cinnamon that can be found which just makes this granola even better to me!

The granola was so flavorful and filling that I am going to make it an evening snack a few times a week. I just hope that this flavor remains past fall/winter. And yes, like many of Nature's Path products this granola is vegan and gluten-free but please be aware that it does have soy in it for those that have a soy allergy.

Well that's it for this review! Thanks for visiting my blog and if you have any suggestion(s) on what I should try next then please feel free to leave a comment!

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Tasty Voxbox Review - Yogi Tea

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Today I am going to be reviewing the two different flavors of Yogi Tea that I received in my Tasty Voxbox from Influenster. The two flavors that I received were Cinnamon Berry Probiotic Balance and Green Tea Kombucha.

The first tea that I am going to review is the Cinnamon Berry Probiotic Balance. This tea has a blend of intriguing ingredients that all combine for a great probiotic in order to help out your digestive system. Some of these ingredients include: Hawthorn Berry, Coriander, Cumin and warming Chai Spices. Also please note that if you want to know what the other ingredients are for this tea or for any of Yogi Teas, you can always visit their website as they list every ingredient for each of their teas. I'm not a fan of cinnamon teas at all but I wanted to give it a try because I did receive this sample a few days before Thanksgiving and everyone knows how we tend to overeat on that day so I thought it would be nice to treat my digestive tract and show it some well-deserved love. Now I wouldn't buy this tea myself, at least not in this flavor because the cinnamon to me was right in your face. However, my sister tried this tea and said that the cinnamon was subtle tasting to her so I'm pretty sure it's just me. It did help ease tension in my tummy after the large meal that I had that day so I am very happy with that. Now if I can find this tea in another flavor or perhaps find something that I can mix with it so that the cinnamon is not so strong to me; then I would totally buy it again.

When I tried the Green Tea Kombucha, I didn't want to put it down. I love anything and everything that deals with Green Tea and I knew that I would love this tea without a shadow of a doubt. And I did not disappoint myself. This tea combines the delicious blend of both Green Tea with Kombucha in to provide antioxidants that support overall health. This tea also contains Spearmint, Lemongrass, Plum and Passion Fruit flavors in order to harmonize this tea to have a more light fruity flavor. This tea was so soothing and sweet that I didn't even have to any extra sweetener to it or anything, which made it even more better because I wasn't putting anything extra in my body. I can't wait to add this tea to my growing collection of Yogi Tea!

Well that's it for this review so...

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Disclaimer: Influenster just sent me this product/coupon for review purposes only. My review is of my own words and is not influenced in any way at all.

Tasty Voxbox Product Review - French's Original Crispy Fried Onions

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Just like Cranberry Sauce and Dressing, French's Crispy Fried Onions are a must have for any Thanksgiving feast. But they even go beyond that!

The most famous way to use these delicious crispy onions are on top of a Green Bean Casserole. Now for how I used mine, I decided to step out of the box when it came to using them this year and I tried something different. Instead of making a Green Bean Casserole this year, I used these in my dressing. It was really simple and it gave my dressing that little extra crunch that it needed. Because I don't know about you but sometimes I want a little bit more of a crunch when it comes to my dressing; I think it tends to be too gummy and moist, depending on who makes it. So I made my dressing as I usually do, on the stove first and then right before I placed it into the oven to brown; I took a couple of small handfuls of French's and crushed them a bit and sprinkled them all over my dressing.

I baked it for a little bit less than 10 minutes because it is cooked fully and I just wanted it to brown a little. And when I brought it out, it smelled so good and it tasted any better! That little extra crunch that French's gave it was perfect! It didn't overpower the dressing at all and worked very well with the other ingredients in the dressing itself.

Since this recipe experiment was a success, it makes me excited to try out more recipes with this product. Thanks Influenster and French's for giving me a chance to try out this product on my dressing!

Well that's it for this review because there really isn't much to say about this product because it really is so good and that I urge everyone who hasn't tried it to try it.

Until Next Time!

Disclaimer: Influenster just sent me this product/coupon for review purposes only. My review is of my own words and is not influenced in any way at all.

TastyVoxbox Product Review - SMARTMADE by Smart Ones

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In my Tasty Voxbox from Influenster, I received a coupon to get a free SMARTMADE by Smart Ones frozen meal.

Now I'm not a fan of frozen dinners, in fact I stay away from them as much as possible because I love making my food fresh and ready to eat. But when I saw all the different kinds that they had, I was willing to give it a try.

The frozen dinner that I chose was one of their Asian inspired meals which was Orange Sesame Chicken. This frozen meal consisted of breaded chicken tenderloins that are in a zesty sesame orange sauce and accompanied by vegetables and brown rice.

Now I'm going to be honest, when I first opened the box and looked at the contents I wasn't excited about trying it at all. The thing with me and frozen dinners, they just don't look eatable at all. They look like fake food, which some of them are but I'm not going to go into that right now. But I decided to give it the college try, so that I could give my honest opinion about it. After I cooked it, it smelled pretty good but I was still a bit apprehensive about it.

Now it is not something that I would eat everyday, not something that I would eat a few days out of the week to be honest but it was pretty good. I just prefer to cook meals myself but I can see how someone can easily eat these every day. Granted I'm not sure how healthy that would be but considering that they are from Smart Ones, I'm guessing that they are better for you when compared to other companies that make frozen meals.

The chicken was pretty good as were the vegetables and the rice. I wasn't a fan of the zesty sauce but it was alright. I didn't have to add any extra seasoning which was nice because last time I had a frozen dinner, I literally had to almost bath it in pepper just to get it to have some extra seasoning/flavor to it.

So all in all, it was pretty good. I don't think I would buy it again but that's because I'm just not  a fan of frozen dinners. But as far as this one goes it is one of the better ones that I have tried so SMARTMADE/Smart Ones knows that they are doing.

Well that's it for this review. Until Next Time!


Disclaimer: Influenster just sent me this product/coupon for review purposes only. My review is of my own words and is not influenced in any way at all.

TastyVoxbox Product Review - Country Crock Buttery Spread

There really isn't much to be said about Country Crock Buttery Spread. It is something that everyone has tried at least once and more often than not, it is a brand that people will turn to and always have in their fridge.

For me, I have tried other buttery spreads but none of them compare to the taste of Country Crock. I'm not sure what is it but this is the only brand of buttery spread that doesn't taste plastic to me. So I do tend to steer towards this brand more than any others, especially around the holidays where I seem to be cooking meal after meal. So I definitely keep my fridge well stocked with this product.

And like I said there really isn't much that I can say about this product because in the end it all depends on what one is looking for in a buttery spread and how each individual likes the taste of a certain brand. I am also going to be including a recipe that Influenster shared with me in the Tasty Voxbox.

Make It Yours Cookie Recipe
Makes approx. 4 dozen cookies

Ingredients: 
- 1 Cup of Country Crock Buttery Spread
- 1 to 2 Cups of your choice of mix-ins (such as chocolate chips, sprinkles, nuts, dried fruit, etc.)
- 3/4 Cups Packed Brown Sugar
- 3/4 Cups Granulated Sugar
- 1 Large Egg
- 1 Large Egg Yolk
- 2 Tsp. Vanilla Extract
- 3 Cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1 Tsp. Baking Powder
- 3/4 Tsp. Salt
- 1/4 Tsp. Baking Soda

Directions: 
- Preheat oven to 375F.
- Mix brown sugar, granulated sugar, Country Crock, egg, egg yolk and vanilla in large bowl until well mixed.
- Stir in flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda until blended (dough will be soft and creamy).
- Add Mix-Ins (such as chocolate chips, sprinkles, nuts, dried fruit, etc.)
- Drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls onto ungreased baking sheets 3 inches apart.
- Bake 10 to 12 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool 1 minute on wire rack; remove from baking sheets and cool completely.

Hope you enjoyed this short review and quick recipe! I can't wait to make this for the holidays!

Until Next Time!

Disclaimer: Influenster just sent me this product/coupon for review purposes only. My review is of my own words and is not influenced in any way at all.

What I Got in My Tasty Voxbox from Influenster

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Today I'm going to share with you what I received in my most recent Voxbox from Influenster. For those of you who don't know what Influenster is, it's a website that is free to join where you can get free products to review via a Voxbox. I've been a member for about 4 years and it keeps getting better and better. I have loved every single product that I received and reviewed. I cannot wait to see what they have coming for 2017.

But enough of that for right now, let's get into what was in my Tasty Voxbox. As always, I will be posting a review of each individual product as I try them out so keep a lookout!

As you can see from the above picture and also from the title, this Voxbox is for food lovers aka foodies! This box was wonderful to get because I happen to receive mine the day before Thanksgiving, the ultimate foodie holiday ever in my opinion; so this voxbox and it's products were well received. Now to get into what all I got in this delicious voxbox! As always I will include how much of the product I got, a brief description of the product and the full price of the product. I will also put each products media accounts for those that are interested.

SPLENDA Naturals Stevia Sweetener
Received: 2 Single Serve Packets w/ Coupon
Cost: $3.99/40 count & $6.99/80 count
A no-calorie natural sweetener that tastes great and helps you say goodbye to sugar. For more information on how the SPLENDA Brand does naturals, visit splenda.com/naturals
Instagram: @Splenda
Facebook: Splenda Facebook
Twitter: @Splenda

Frank's RedHot Original Cayenne Pepper Sauce
Received: Full size/12 oz
Price: $3.49
Frank's RedHot Original Cayenne Pepper Sauce is made with a premium blend of aged cayenne peppers that add a kick of heat and a whole lot of flavor to your favorite foods. The great taste of Frank's RedHot made it the secret ingredient in the original Buffalo wings created in Buffalo, NY in 1964.
Instagram: @FranksRedHot
Facebook: Frank's RedHot Facebook
Twitter: @FranksRedHot

SMARTMADE
Received: 1 Coupon for 1 Free Product
Price: $3.49 - $3.99
Introducing SMARTMADE by Smart Ones, a new premium range of thirteen delicious meals inspired by you. SMARTMADE meals are made like you make them, using techniques like grilled, roasting and smart swaps, such as white bean puree for cream or couscous for white pasta - just like you do at home.
Instagram: @SmartMadeMeals
Facebook: SMARTMADE

Country Crock Buttery Spread Coupon
Received: 1 Coupon for a free Country Crock Buttery Spread
Price: $1.99 - $3.12
Country Crock buttery spread adds country fresh taste to family recipes and is made with real, simple ingredients like delicious oils, purified water and a pinch of salt.
Instagram: @CountryCrock
Facebook: Country Crock Facebook
Twitter: @CountryCrock

French's Original Crispy Fried Onions
Received: One full size
Price: $3.49
Get the most out of your holiday season this year by eating good and giving back. This holiday season, your purchase of French's Original Crispy Fried Onions will provide 1 million family meals through Feeding America. Whether you're making a traditional Green Bean Casserole or a better version of mashed potatoes with our Crunchy Onion Bacon Potatoes, French's Fried Onions has the solution for you.
Facebook: French's Onions Facebook
Twitter: @Frenchs

Yogi Tea
Received: 2 single use bags (Cinnamon Berry Probiotic Balance & Green Tea Kombucha)
Price: $4.49/16 count
The Yogi collection includes 60 varieties of herbal, green & black teas rich in delicious flavor and healthful purpose.
Instagram: @YogiTea
Facebook: Yogi Tea Facebook
Twitter: @YogiProducts 

Kashi GOLEAN Dark Cocoa Power Plant-Powered Shake
Received: One Shake Packet Mix
Price: $29.99
Fuel an active lifestyle with Kashi's GOLEAN Dark Cocoa Power Plant-Powered Shake that's vegan, gluten-free, Non-GMO verified, and has 21g of plant protein. This isn't just any chocolate shake; it's carefully crafted with high quality Fair Trade dark cocoa to fulfill your deepest chocolate desire while adding whole food nutrition to your favorite smoothie recipe. With a clean, simple ingredient list plus added benefits like probiotics, sprouted legumes and other superfoods this plant powered shake helps support your active life.
Instagram: @Kashi
Facebook: Kashi Facebook
Twitter: @KashiFoods

Well that's all that I got in my Tasty Voxbox! Make sure you keep a lookout for product reviews coming soon! If you are interested in joining Influenster then please feel free to comment below and I can send you an invite via email. I have a few invitations left that I can share!

Until Next Time!

Life Update

Life Update

I just wanted to get on here and say really quick that I won't be reviewing anymore products for a couple more weeks. The reason being is that my father passed away earlier this evening due to complications of an illness that he has been suffering since March. I am not abandoning this blog at all but I ask for patience from my readers in this time so that I may be with my family throughout this time.

I'll be back to posting more reviews because I really do want this blog to continue to grow as large as I can get it but for right now that has to be on hold. Thank you for understanding.

Until Next Time.

Suave Essentials Body Wash Review

Today's product that I am going to review is the Suave Essentials Body Wash in the scent Ocean Breeze.

Now I have used these produces for years and I will continue to use them because I do like these products. Not only are these products very affordable (around $1.25 @ my local store) but they do compare to other body washes that tend to be a bit more costly.

Now this body wash does take a bit more than other body washes would normally take but it could be because I like a big lather whenever I use it. But even then, one bottle will last me a pretty good bit; about 2 weeks or so. It really does depend because I do switch body washes because I tend to get tired of the same scent day after day. This scent that I recently tried, Ocean Breeze, is said to be comparable to the Bath and Body Works Body Wash in Juniper Breeze. This however, I don't think is fully true. While it does remind me of this scent, the scent from Bath and Body Works has a more stronger scent; and lingers on the skin more than this Suave one.

That's one thing that I don't like about this "cheaper" body wash and I use the word cheaper not in a bad way at all. But I do wish that scent lingered on the skin a bit longer than it does though but for the price that you pay for it, you do get a really great body wash. Especially when I can find it at Dollar Tree so I can save a bit more money on it.

Highly recommend body wash! Definitely one of my favorite body washes and as I stated it really is super affordable!

Until Next Time! 

Splenda Naturals Review

Today I'm going to be reviewing Splenda Naturals, which is pretty new from Splenda or at least I think so; I'm really not sure. After my review, I will be listing some information about this natural sweetener for those that want to know more about it.

Now over the past year, I have pretty much tried to cut back on all sugar which includes Sweet Tea and sugar in my coffee. So after cutting back I tried doing a few sugar substitutes but none of them had the same affect or taste that sugar seemed to have.

Recently I was giving the opportunity to try out this sweetener thanks to Crowdtap and I was beyond excited to try a new sweetener.

The first thing that stood out was that not only did it not have any calories but it was also naturally sweetened and made with Stevia extract. Another thing that I noticed was how it tasted. It doesn't take artifical at all! It takes like sugar only a little less sweet which I admit is actually nice and pleasant. I have tried it in my coffee several times and I find that I enjoy it's taste more than I do regular sugar which is great! I haven't tried it in anything else but I can't wait to.

Well that's all I can say about this product. Now I'm going to include some information about this sweetener.

Conversion Chart
Sugar    Splenda Naturals
2 Tsp    1 Packet
1/4 Cup      6 Packets
1/3 Cup      8 Packets
1 Cup    24 Packets

Nutrition Facts
Calories    0
Total Fat     0g/0%
Sodium    0mg/0%
Total Carbohydrate    2g/1%
Erythritol    2g/
Protein    0g

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