Valentine’s Day Gift Guide

Photo by Laura Ockel on Unsplash

 Are you looking for great gift ideas for Valentine’s Day?
Here are a some of my favorites!
Does your special someone love coffee? This one will be a hit! Melitta Coffee: Something to Warm Their Heart!

Spread the love this Valentine’s Day with Melitta Coffee. For the coffee lover in your life, Melitta has a number of chic, affordable (all under $30.00) items that make for a thoughtful, unique Valentine’s gift (and a great cup of coffee)!

  • For the clumsy – For the first time, Melitta is offering a pour-over made out of Tritan™ material, making it shatter resistant. Perfect for travelers and people on-the-go, as well as those that are not to be trusted with breakable items. $14.99
  • For the traditionalist – The new porcelain versions offer those with classic tastes a variety of matte options as well as the ever-popular gloss white. $19.99
  • For the style conscious – The new metallic finished versions offer a modern take on the classic design that bring an added touch of sophistication to any kitchen. $29.99

 

 This next one is a bit different and I love this educational and unique gift idea! GIANTmicrobes – Educational & Humorous Hearts & STDs.
       
Here’s an adorable collection of hearts and STDs, to help express yourself when you just can’t find the right words… It’s the perfect gift for your significant other, co-worker, friend or even an EX. From Heart of Gold, Broken Heart, Heart to Heart, Cupid’s Heart, Sperm and Egg Cell, to Kissing Disease, Herpes, Chlamydia, HPV, and Penicillin – GIANTmicrobes has an entertaining critter for EVERY occasion! And if you can’t find the perfect one, get five! The Valentine’s Day themed gift sets include a variety of mini microbes in their Heart Burned, Heart Warming and Tainted Love boxes! I love this unique idea!
Find out more here!

I also received one of my own GIANTmicrobes and I love how unique these are! Check out the website at:

This next one would make a great gift for your special someone!
I love both of these items from Organic Aromas. Their new Opulence diffuser. made from ceramic would make a wonderful gift. I like that it is actually pretty quiet. Many diffusers aren’t as quiet as this one. It is made of ceramic and I love the unique shape! It’s also quite powerful. I gave this to my husband and he uses it all the time! The Discovery Collection is a must buy to go with the diffuser.  There are 40 different single, organic and blended essential oils in cute little 2ml custom glass vials.I love this because you can find which of the 40 scents is your favorite.
You can find both on Amazon.com. Check out their website too!
Do you have a man in your life that likes socks? Yes! Socks are a great gift item!
     
And, an even greater idea is a men’s sock subscription with a social cause! Society Socks (www.mysocietysocks.com is a great one to check out! I love the designs on the socks, and they are high-quality socks! I highly recommend this one. This monthly subscription includes 2 stylish pairs each month and 2 pairs are donated to those in need. Now, how cool is that?! Also, free shipping worldwide on your sock subscription.
This next one is a personal favorite of mine and I really recommend it for anyone who loves to meditate! This year I am actually trying to practice this more myself! 
The Crystal Cove Collection Meditation Pillow is Designed by LA yoga instructor Angela Kukhahn. It is simply amazing! I love the design and that it is comfortable and soft. The design is actually waves that were inspired by the surf and tide pools found at California’s Crystal Cove State Park. I think that is really amazing! You can find this amazing pillow at https://www.brentwoodhome.com.
 And Hallmark always has the best cards! This Valentine’s Day..give a card and some vinyl! This is just too cool! Look for them at your local Hallmark stores!
Self Disclosure: I received samples to feature. Images were provided on many of the products. Society Socks Photo Credit: SoCal City Kids.

These Snacks..and Sweets are a Must for the upcoming Weekend!

This weekend is the big game! Are you having a party or going to one? You have to have delicious food to eat! Here are a few of my favorites!

TGI Fridays has some tasty Potato Skins! I love the Cheddar & Bacon ones!  TGI Fridays Snacks will be a hit at your Super Bowl party this year! Boulder Canyon snacks provide a better-for-you crunch with vegan and gluten-free flavors everyone will love! I just found them on sale at our local Sprouts (Two for $4) and I love the Coconut Oil Kettle Cooked Potato Chips in the Mesquite Barbecue flavor! They are cooked in 100% Coconut Oil and they are healthier! Boulder Canyon also has quite a variety of different flavors!

    

Don’t forget dessert! Café Valley bite-sized cakes and treats will satisfy your guests’ sweet tooth. I received samples of their Dr. Pepper Cake and their 7-Up Cake and all I can say is “Wow!” These were sooooo good that they didn’t last long in my house!

   

The 7-Up Cake was my favorite! I will have to get another one soon!

Look for all of these delicious products at a store near you!

 

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

Looking for a safer Tuna?

Are you pregnant and have been told that you shouldn’t eat tuna? Or maybe you just want a safer Tuna. Well, now you are in luck with  Safe Catch!

 Safe Catch is the only canned tuna company that is actually able to test each and every fish (before they purchase them) to ensure that the mercury levels in their Elite Wild Tuna is 10 times lower than the FDA’s limit! This means that pregnant women and kids can now safely enjoy tuna every day if they want to!! That is a really great thing! I also received samples and I love the taste of this tuna! This pure tuna has the lowest mercury of any brand and individually tests each fish to ensure that the mercury content is 10x lower than FDA regulations. Not only is Safe Catch free of fillers or additives, it’s also non-GMO verified and sustainably caught so we can feel great about eating tuna again. I also really like that there is no salt added because I really don’t like to have extra salt in my food. It’s just pure Tuna! I am thrilled that it has the lowest Mercury of any brand and it tastes great too!

Look for it at Safecatch.com.

 

Self Disclosure: I received free samples to facilitate this post. Images were also provided.

 

Asian-Inspired Blount Bowls are a must-try!

     

Looking for a tasty meal that is ready in just a few minutes? The Asian-Inspired Blount Bowls are a hit with me! I had the opportunity to try a few of them and my favorite is the Hibachi Chicken & Rice Bowl! It’s so good and a great item to have for lunch or dinner especially on a Winter day! There are gluten-free, vegan, and vegetarian options and literally, they take less than 5 minutes to make! They cost under $6.00 and are available at select retailers nationwide. I love how fresh they taste and that they are a healthier option. The Chicken Ramen Noodle is also really good! Also available in Coconut Chicken & Noodle and Vegetable & Rice. Look for them at a retailer near you!

Check them out at www.blountbowls.com 

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

It’s still not too late to buy a Calendar for the New Year!

There’s still time to buy a calendar and one of my favorites this year is the Krispy Kreme 2018 Recipe Calendar! Such delicious recipes that you can make from Breakfast Sandwiches to ice cream sandwiches and cakes! Another great thing about this calendar is that there is over $110 in bonus coupons! I love the free donut coupons!

Find the calendar at your local Krispy Kreme before it’s gone!

 

Self Disclosure: I received a free calendar to facilitate this post. 

Healthy food swaps for your family

Deciding to become a family that’s health-conscious and one that educates their kids about the effects their diet has on their bodies, is one of the most sensible and beneficial things you could do.

 

Rewarding is just one term you’ll begin to feel as your family feels happier during your mission to a healthier lifestyle. To kick-start your families journey, here are a few healthy and yummy food swaps for you to try out.

Croutons swapped out for almonds

 

We know that there’s going to be a struggle when you’re attempting to get your kids to try salads: ‘Vegetables? How dare you!’ Is probably among the phrases they’ll be thinking when you hand them a plate of freshly sliced and diced veg.

 

Make it a little more interesting for them by setting out a variety of salad dressings (as long as they don’t drown their salad in the dressing, which would defeat the point) and a bowl of almonds to add more texture. They’re actually much healthier than croutons and they taste just as good!

Butter swapped out for coconut oil

 

When coconut oil is kept below 23°C its form becomes solid with a consistency very similar to butter. The plus side to this, excluding that it’s tons better for you, is that as soon as the coconut oil hits your warm slice of toast, it seamlessly melts creating the perfect spread.

Cow’s milk swapped out for almond milk

 

Often milk isn’t a part of your diet that you’d consider being unhealthy, however, it isn’t as good for us as originally thought. Although it is true that cow’s milk is rich in calcium, it’s actually a little too rich for our human bodies to soak up.

 

Due to this, almond milk is the perfect alternative. It has enough calcium to be beneficial but not too much, so that our bodies can use the majority of the calcium. The kids will love the sweet taste of almond milk too. Brilliant!

Where to find organic food

 

There’s a wide variety of healthy food supplies at Clearspring if you are looking for an organic online food shop, then visiting their site will give you a clear idea of the costs of going organic.  Good luck!

Gaslamp Popcorn is a Must this New Year!

Looking for a delicious snack this Winter? One of my favorites is Gaslamp Popcorn! It’s really a low-calorie snack and is all natural popcorn! I love the Malibu Mix…it’s truly one of my favorites! My son really likes their Kettle Corn! If you are really trying to eat healthier this New Year….Gaslamp Popcorn is a great choice! It’s great for the whole family too!

Have you tried the Sea Salt & Olive Oil flavor yet? This one will be a hit even if you are really watching what you eat this New Year! Gaslamp Popcorn is also Gluten Free and California made! Now, how cool is that?! Look for Gaslamp Popcorn at a store near you!

Don’t forget to check them out on Facebook too!

 

Credit: I received free samples to facilitate this post but Gaslamp Popcorn truly is a favorite of mine! Images were provided.

Slime Announces Next Generation Tire Sealant Kits

If you are like me…you dread getting a flat tire! I have to admit that it is one of the worst things! Luckily, it doesn’t happen too often…but what do you do? I like that this is a simple solution! I mean…we have enough to worry about, don’t we?! There’s no need to worry about a flat tire!

Slime, the nation’s leader in tire sealant technology is pleased to announce its technologically-advanced Next Generation Flat Tire Repair Kits.

“Being the tire repair industry leader, we want to make having to change a flat tire a thing of the past,” said Patrick Mallon, Slime Director of Marketing and Innovation. “Our sealant in the Flat Tire Repair Kits are OEM approved and are easy to use and get you from flat to fixed in a matter of minutes.  There is no more advanced tire repair kit on the market.”

Slime’s next generation of Flat Tire Repair Kits are fast and simple to use and do not require any tools or jack, thus eliminating any potential injuries and roadside hazards. The new Flat Tire Repair Kits use an easy four-step process to get your vehicle back on the road safely within minutes of a flat tire occurrence.

Features of Slime’s Next Gen Flat Tire Repair Kits include:

  • Simple 4-step process with step by step repair guide
  • Available in Standard or Digital versions
  • Refill cartridge available
  • Trusted technology
  • Sealant approved by leading OEMs
  • No need for jacks or tools
  • Tire sensor safe
  • Repair and fully inflate a flat tire in minutes
  • Standard series retails for $39.99
  • Digital Series retails for $49.99
  • Refill Cartridge retails for $12.99

For more information on Slime Next Gen Flat Tire Repair Kits, please visit: http://slime.com/.

About Slime: Slime was founded in 1989, in a garage in central California, close to numerous mountain biking trails that created a high demand for “the green slimy stuff” to repair tires.  Since then, Slime has grown into a company that exports its products to 36 countries and is the leader in tire sealant and tire repair technology. Since our founding, we have been committed to manufacturing a product that is safe for our customers and the environment.  For further information please call Slime at 1-888-45-SLIME.

Self Disclosure: I received a free sample to facilitate this post. I have not yet had to use the product but feel confident that this will help when I do get a flat tire.