Archives for August 2014

I have a new favorite drink and it is Silk Vanilla Soymilk! I received free coupons and I actually like both the Vanilla and the plain the best! One of my favorite things to do is make a banana smoothie in the morning, which is simple to do! Simply blend up banana and Silk Vanilla Soymilk and add a dash of cinnamon. Yum!

But, here are a couple of recipes from Mandy Ingber that you just have to try! They really are delicious!

SILK PAINTED FRUIT

 

3 Servings

 

This dish is simple, tasty and fun to make. You can add any fruit you like, but I love the tropical fruits.

 

INGREDIENTS:

Medium-sized bowl of freshly cut fruit such as banana, mango, papaya, berries, avocado or apples

2 tablespoons almond butter (raw)

2 tablespoons tahini (raw)

1 tablespoon agave

2 tablespoons fresh-squeezed lemon juice

2 tablespoons hemp seed oil (optional)

2 tablespoons spirulina powder

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2 teaspoons sea salt

1 cup Silk Vanilla Soymilk or Silk Organic Vanilla Soymilk

Sprinkle: 1 T chopped almonds, 1 T shaved coconut, 1 T granola, 1 T cacao nibs

 

DIRECTIONS:

In a small bowl, mix almond butter, tahini, agave, lemon juice, cinnamon and hempseed oil together until creamy. Alternate Soymilk and spirulina powder to desired consistency.

 

Lightly drizzle mix over freshly cut fruit. Garnish with more cinnamon or dried coconut shavings or cacao nibs. The paint doesn’t last long, so consume immediately, share with friends or store in fridge! May be served with chopped almonds or granola for added crunch.

This next one I also tried and loved!

TROPICAL GREEN SMOOTHIE

 

1 Serving

 

Try this delicious smoothie for a post-yoga energy boost.

 

1/2 cup frozen mango

1 frozen banana

1 cup Silk Vanilla Soymilk

1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

1 kale leaf

1 cup of ice (as desired)

 

Blend all ingredients in a blender until desired consistency. Take several long deep breaths. Set an intention to ENJOY.

So, have you tried Silk Yet? You really should! It’s a hit at our house!

Don’t forget to enter the Yoga Getaway sponsored by Silk! It ends on Monday the 25th!

Self Disclosure: I received free coupons to purchase Silk products for this feature but any opinions expressed are truthful. Photo Credit: Silk/Recipe Credit: Mandy Ingber.

       

Traveling on a plane with young kids can be a hassle. You have to pack snacks, games, favorite blankies, toys, more snacks, a tablet loaded with books and movies, a change of clothes in case of accidental spills and you still might not be prepared. The worst situation is when the dry air and pressure makes children’s ears and nose hurt. Now there is an easy solution to this common tantrum causing problem, Boogie Mist. It’s a non-medicated, saline nose spray for kids with a scented nozzle so they think its fun to use while the all-natural saline moisturizes, decongests and soothes their nasal passages helping to relieve head pressure and whiny complaints. 

Yes, as parents we can all relate to the situation mentioned above! I am thrilled to learn about this solution. The Boogie Mist is also perfect for the upcoming cold season too!

We received samples to try out and also received the Boogie Wipes which are Gentle Saline Wipes for Stuffy Noses! I love that these are unscented and made with Natural Saline. They are also soft and just perfect for children. These are a Must-Have for all seasons!

Trying to wipe children’s runny noses when they are tired of having a rough tissue scratch at their faces is nearly impossible. Little Busy Bodies solved this problem with the invention of Boogie Wipes®, the first saline nose wipe for kids. Its fun scents like grape and menthol made nose wiping a game for kids while the saline soothed their tender skin. Now the company is solving another booger-filled problem with the introduction of Boogie Mist, a gentle saline nasal mist with a twist. Instead of a boring spray nozzle, Boogie Mist has a Schnozzle (a scented nozzle) designed to make the nasal spray much more appealing to kids.

 

Boogie Mist gentle saline nasal mist helps soothe and clear nasal passages with nothing more than the power of non-medicated, all natural saline. Sterile saline helps flush blockage from the nose while moisturizing tender skin. Available in grape and fresh scent Schnozzles, Boogie Mist will have parents and children alike breathing a collective sigh of relief.

 

Whether inflicted by a cold, flu or simple allergies, Boogie Mist can help cure the sniffles, stuffiness, painful dry nose and general congestion. It can be used as often as needed for relief throughout the day and night.

 

Boogie Mist is available at retailers nationwide including: Target, Babies R Us, Toys R Us, Walgreens, Kroger and Buy Buy Baby. Boogie Mist has an MSRP of $6.29 per bottle. For more information, visit: www.boogiewipes.com.

 

About Little Busy Bodies

The first-ever saline nose wipe, Boogie Wipes®, was invented by two moms as a solution for their kids’ sore, red, stuffy noses. Little Busy Bodies Inc. was founded in May 2007. Sales of Boogie Wipes® reached $1 million in the company’s first year of business and by 2009; Little Busy Bodies tripled its revenue to $3.4 Million. Boogie Wipes® are now sold in 50,000 retail stores across the U.S. and Canada including Walmart, Target, Walgreens, and Toys ‘R’ Us.

 Self Disclosure: We received free samples to facilitate this feature. Photo Credit and press info credit:Boogie Wipes.

 

I recently have a new favorite thing to do and that is to Body Surf as I was recently told is the correct term. I call it Boogie board but I know they are also called Bodyboards. I’ve found this great website online called SurfShop and they have everything you could possibly think of and want if you Body Surf or Skim Board or Surf. I recently received a Morey 41 inch Mach 7 and a leash and I am really enjoying my days at the beach this summer and in the waves. Even when I wipe out (that term hasn’t changed at all!) and even when I swallow salt water! 

    

I really love the Morey Mach 7 board and it seems very durable and I am thankful for the leash so my board doesn’t hit someone near by. These really are a Must-Have for the Summer in sunny So Cal and are definitely not just for kids! I used to body surf over 15 years ago and so I thought that this would be a really difficult task for me to accomplish but maybe I’ll be ready for a surf board next year! (And, I know what website I will check out!)

Check out SurfShop for this Body Board and so many other things from Surf boards to Rash Guards!

Self Disclosure: I received a free Morey Body Board and Leash to facilitate this feature but any opinions expressed are truthful and my own.

Offering endless gummy combinations and truly random inspiration to “Let Your Random Side Out,” Nestlé USA will introduce a unique new spin on gummy candy this summer when WONKA^® Randoms^® candy makes its official nationwide debut this month.

 

A one-of-a-kind addition to the fast-growing gummy candy category, WONKA Randomscontains real fruit juice, no artificial flavors, and colors from natural sources. In every assorted package of Randoms candy, gummy lovers will find three different candy textures: traditional gummy; jam-filled; and a dual-layered gummy with a whipped marshmallow back. The surprises don’t stop there – candy fans also will experience seven delicious fruit flavors, and roughly 70 playful, unpredictable shapes. The combinations are endless, and the collecting and trading never stop!

 

The new Randoms candy makes its debut with the help of one “Mr. Random,” an apparently arbitrary ambassador of all things random and the star of WONKA’s newest TV commercial. In the spots, Mr. Random (played by actor Josh Breeding) entertains audiences with random antics such as playing tetherball with a grizzly bear, changing clothes on the street, and wrestling with himself at a fight club.

 

“Mr. Random reminds all of us to live in the moment and enjoy doing totally unexpected things every day,” said Daniela Simpson, WONKA marketing manager at Nestlé USA. “As Mr. Random demonstrates, everyone has a random side, and when you’re inspired by the great gummy taste of Randoms, anyone can turn ordinary, random interactions into extraordinary, endless fun.”

 

Wildly random viral videos starring Mr. Random continue his adventures from the TV commercials and appear online beginning June 9 on WONKA’s Tumblr page at WONKA.com/Randoms. In addition, fans are encouraged to share how they “let their random side out” by posting on Twitter and Instagram with the handle @WONKAnation, and by using the hashtag #letsgetrandom for an opportunity to win free samples of Randoms candy and other prizes.

 

“‘Let’s Get Random’ is a call to inspire everyone to let their random side out,” added spokesperson Tricia Bowles of Nestlé Confections & Snacks. “What makes Randoms so random? Inside every Randoms bag, there are literally millions of candy combinations to experience with the most unpredictable shapes, textures and flavors.”

 

According to Nielsen data, the gummy candy category is by far the largest and fastest growing in the confections industry. Randoms is a unique addition—it is the only gummy candy of its kind made with real fruit juice and no artificial flavors and that offers endless combinations. Randoms feature:

 

• Ever-evolving SHAPES: Roughly 70 unique and playful shapes with new ones being added all the time (sunglasses, monkey, roller skates, turtle, lighthouse, unicorn and more!)
• Unexpected TEXTURES: Three different candy textures in each bag(traditional gummy; jam-filled; and a dual-layered gummy with a whipped marshmallow back)
• Bursting FLAVORS: A range of seven flavors made with real fruit juice and no artificial flavors (Grape, Orange, Strawberry, Lemon, Cherry, Citrus and Raspberry)

 

Randoms are available in a 10-ounce stand-up bag with a suggested MSRP of $3.49, in addition to a 5.25-ounce peg bag ($1.89 MSRP) and a 4-ounce share pack ($1.69 MSRP). Gummy candy enthusiasts are encouraged to find their favorite random combinations of Randoms, trade shapes with friends, and share what they love most about Randoms with the millions of WONKA fans online at Facebook.com/WONKA or tweet online with the hashtag #letsgetrandom.

We received samples and they were a hit with my family! My son loved the taste and I was quite impressed with the cellphone and other shapes! My favorite were the yellow lemon flowers! They didn’t last very long in my house! They will be a favorite of both adults and children!

 

 

About WONKA^®

WONKA^® opened its doors in 1983. Since that time, WONKA has been dedicated to the art of producing fun, innovative, high-quality confections for candy lovers of all ages. WONKA candies include SWEETARTS^®, LAFFY TAFFY^®, NERDS^®, EVERLASTING GOBSTOPPER^®, LIK-M-AID^® FUN DIP, PIXY STIX^®, BOTTLE CAPS^®, KAZOOZLES™ and more. THE WILLY WONKA CANDY FACTORY is owned by Nestlé USA, Inc. For more information about WONKA, visit WONKA.com or Facebook.com/WONKA.

 

About Nestlé USA

Named one of “The World’s Most Admired Food Companies” in Fortune magazine for seventeen consecutive years, Nestlé provides quality brands that bring flavor to life every day.  From nutritious meals with Lean Cuisine^® to baking traditions with Nestlé^® Toll House^®, Nestlé USA makes delicious, convenient, and nutritious food and beverages that make good living possible.  That’s what “Nestlé. Good Food, Good Life” is all about.  Nestlé USA, with 2013 sales of $10 billion,is part of Nestlé S.A. in Vevey, Switzerland — the world’s largest food company with a commitment to Nutrition, Health & Wellness — with 2013 sales of $99 billion.  For product news and information, visit NestleUSA.com or Facebook.com/NestleUSA.

 Self Disclosure: I received free samples to facilitate this feature.