You had me at No Artificial anything! @ReedsGingerBrew #Review #GlutenFree #PreservativeFree #CaffeineFree #Sodas #Spon

Aren't all the colors of the Brews beautiful? Colas, Cream Sodas, Root Beers, and even Ginger Beer (Ale.)

I'm truly amazed by REED's Inc.  with all of their Brews being GMO Free, Preservative Free, Caffeine Free, and with No Artificial anything while still maintaining a great taste of fresh ingredients, and the carbonation is to die for.  When I am craving a Soda, it's that carbonation, and mix of Flavors that I want.  The first Soda I wanted to try was the Zero Root Beer that has No Calories!!  It was delicious, and hit the spot I was looking for.  Something Sweet while the foam was perfect on top! I then tried the Jamaican Style Ginger Beer (Ale) and was blown away by the spices.  These are how Sodas were meant to be Brewed.  

With detail to Flavor like that I completely can taste why each beverage tastes as strong, and smooth as they do. "Virgil's made naturally for the soft drink connoisseur originally Virgil's was one man's passion to create the finest root beer ever produced.  After retiring from a very successful career in the beverage industry, Ed Crowly set out to research making his root beer. As a result of his research Ed developed the recipe for Virgil's Root Beer.  Recipe in hand, his search for the finest ingredients took him around the world.  The results are three NASFT awards for Virgil's Root Beer the highest ever for a beverage. When Ed retired, Reed's Inc. took over the company and has added cream sodas, and colas worthy of Ed's pioneering efforts all made naturally without caffeine or preservatives.  Reed’s Inc. was started in 1989 by Chris Reed. His research into the history of sodas found soft drink recipes from before the beginning of the modern soft drinks industry… He found that back in the early log cabin days, the pioneers couldn’t go to the store and buy soft drinks, they brewed their own sodas. They didn’t make them the way modern commercial soft drinks are made, even the so called natural ones. They brewed them in their kitchens, directly from roots, spices and fruits. These early soft drinks, besides being natural and delicious, were also healthy. Many folk used them as herbal tonics." Read more about Reed's Inc. Brews here, http://reedsinc.com/

@@reedsgingerbrew #Crystallized #Ginger #Jamaican #GingerAle #RootBeer #CreamSodas #ButterScotch #NoArtificial #Anything #GMOFree, #PreservativeFree, #Exotic #Spices #Soda #Review So delicious!!

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Just Listen to the fresh ingredients in the Regular Virgils Root Beer; Purified Carbonated Water, Un-bleached Cane Sugar, Anise From Spain, Licorice From France, Vanilla (Bourbon) From Madagascar, Cinnamon From Ceyton, Clove From Indonesia, Wintergreen From China, Sweet Birch From The Southern U.S, Molasses From The U.S., Nutmeg From Indonesia, Pimento Berry Oil from Jamaica, Balsam Oil From Peru, Cassia Oil From China.  

Check out more of Reed's Brews over at www.REEDSInc.com, for more flavors like Spiced Apple, Raspberry, Cherry, Premium, Original, Extra Ginger Brew (Ale.) Then You Have Virgil's Root Beer, Cream Soda, Black Cherry Cream Soda, Orange Cream Soda, Real Cola.  And, the Zero Calorie options of Virgil's, Zero Root Beer, Zero Cream Soda, Zero Black Cherry Cream Soda, and Zero Real Cola. Can't forget the Butterscotch Beer either!

I tried the Crystallized Ginger Candy and it literally melts in your mouth, and has the strongest, tastiest natural ginger flavor ever.  It's soft, and easy to eat which I really enjoyed.  

If you have not tried REED's Sodas, or Virgils you definitely should try them.  I can't help but enjoy a soda with a meal here, and there.  It's one of my guilty pleasures.  Locate a store near you, http://reedsinc.com/store-locator/

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I received samples for my opinion.  All images are my own, and I completely agree with natural ingredients are the way to go! Thank you Reed's Inc. for making a fantastic product. 

Enter to #WIN @TheSwissColony 43 Holiday Favorites Gift Box, and Holiday Cookies! #HolidayGiftGuide #HGG #Spon

The Holidays are my Favorite time of the year.  I love the specialty cookies, and snacks.  When I think of Holiday Cookies, and my Favorite things I think of The Swiss Colony.  Every year I buy my family little snacks, and treats for Christmas.

With the hectic Christmas Morning of 5 little ones, all under the age of 6, running around, it's these snacks that give us energy til the bigger meals!

This year I reviewed the Swiss Colony's 43 Holiday Favorites & Holiday Cookies Tin.  There are cheeses, sausages, petite fours, chocolate tartes, mustards, jams, candy, nuts and even coffee in the Favorites Box (5 lbs 6 3/4 oz.) It comes with 43 items to snack on! The Holiday Cookies has it's own assortment of cookies, from Iced, Dipped in Chocolate, even Sprinkles (1 LB Tin.) I think the quality, and assortment of these items made them the perfect Gift for sharing with my Family.

If you like to snack, and love the Holidays too, here is your chance to win some of my Families favorite things from The Swiss Colony.

Winner will Receive The Swiss Colonys 43 Holiday Favorites Gift Box, And,  The Swiss Colony Holiday Assorted Cookies 1 LB Tin! Combined weight of over 6 LBS Holiday Treats! Enter below Via Rafflecopter, and Good luck!

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CookHappy 3pc Baking Mat #Reusable #Review #Spon

(The Cinnamon Buns were Professor Sy Approved.) 

CookHappy 3pc Baking Mat Set. Sy loved the Reusable Cookie Sheet Silicone Baking Mat Review too. I baked ooey gooey jumbo Cinnamon Buns on mine.

They didn't stick to the mats and I used a paper towel to clean the excess up. I can't wait to use one again. This was a Sponsored Review, all opinions are my own. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00V6Y7Z9S

#HolidayGiftGuide @PeepsAndCompany #Review #GiftsForKids & Everyone! #Spon

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Who doesn't love Peeps? I can't believe all the new flavors and characters Peeps And Company have out now.  My personal favorites are the Ginger Bread Peeps, The Peppermint Peeps.  The Hot Cocoa & Cream Peeps are really good too. Check them out by going to https://www.peepsandcompany.com/brand/brands/peeps

Another thing I love about Peeps is the ability to place them on home made Cupcakes, and they turn into fun Minion Cakes!  My son just turned 4, and he is crazy about Peeps.  He isn't a fan of Chocolate, or Candy, but peeps? Peeps he loves to pieces.  

Peeps makes the perfect Holiday Treats.  Who needs to build a Snowman! Check out this huge  Peeps Snowman Marshmellow! 

Do you buy Peeps, or have a Peep Lover in your family too? Have ya seen the Giant Plush Peeps Pillow Characters, and Gifts?! They are beyond awesome!

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New York Style Bagel Crisps Are The Perfect Thing To Bring! #HolidayGiftGuide @NewYorkSnacks #Spon

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Are you looking for that unique, easy natural, made in less than 10 Minutes Holiday Party Appetizers that will make everyone hoover around them. Even the Children?! Something you've put together!!? Something delicious, and even more visually appealing!?

Check out some of these recipes using New York Style Bagels.

S'Mores Recipe! Using the Cinnabons! There is also a Chocolate, and Cinnamon NY Bagel Crisp too.  What I like about these are they are Light, but still Sweet!  Perfect for snacking on.

Prep Time: 5 Min
Serves: 8-10

INGREDIENTS:
large marshmallows
New York Style® Cinnabon® Sweet Swirls
1 chocolate bar

DIRECTIONS:
Heat the marshmallow over an open flame until it begins to brown and melt. Sandwich the chocolate and hot marshmallow between two Cinnabon® Sweet Swirls crisps.

You could also try the Cream Cheese & Fruit Topped Bagel Crisp Recipe.

Prep Time: 5 Min
Serves: 5

INGREDIENTS:
cream cheese
strawberries
blueberries
mint

DIRECTIONS:
1. Spread cream cheese on Bagel Crisp.
2. Top with berries and garnish with mint.

It's a lighter Carb Choice, but still a great Treat for everyone.

Find Out More Easy To Make NY Style Bagel Crisps Recipes by going here, like This BLT, Or Even PIZZA Bagel Crisp!

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Perfect Nut to Fruit Ratio #Review @NutsGourmet #HolidayGiftGuide

I'm a nutty person.  Seriously.. complete nuts.. I can live off of nuts, and dried fruits if need be.  So could my little one.  Recently I received GourtmetNut's On The Go Nut & Power Up mixes to review for free for my opinion. I thought GourmetNut had the perfect nut to fruit ratio.

I have nothing but great things to say about the nuts, and dried fruits in these resealable bags.  There are different mixes, depending on if you are Powering Up, On The Go, or just feel like snacking on something delicious that are 100% Natural. What really impressed me about these bags of GourmetNuts were the variety of Nuts, and Fruit.  

The Gourmet POWERUP comes in Almond Cranberry Crunch, Mega Omega, and Protein Packed.

Then there is Gourmet On The Go, Almond Cranberry Crunch, Body Boosting Antioxidant mix, and Energize Me Protein Mix.

My overall impression: Usually when I buy a bag of Mixed nuts/fruit in the grocery store, it has a majority of Sunflower seeds, raisins, and peanuts.  All which I don't mind, but I do love Cashews, Almonds, Brazil Nuts, Walnuts, and Hazelnuts too.  My favorite nuts are Cashews, and Hazelnuts, it's pretty hard finding an affordable mix with these two in them, and fruit too?? Almost impossible.  Til I found Gourmet Nuts. The product in the bags, look identical if not better than even the photos on their website.  I can tell the nuts, and fruit are great quality by the taste of the nuts, and the still chewy, full of flavor dried fruit.

GourmetNuts are definitely Holiday Gift Guide material.  I would rather have these 8oz Packs in my stocking this Holiday too.  I think they are the perfect gift for the Health Conscious Nut lover. These can be bought in packs of 6. Check them out on http://www.gourmetnut.com/

@skoshbox Japanese Monthly Box #HolidayGiveaway + #Review #Spon #HolidayGiftGuide

SQUEEEE How cute are these Japanese Candies/Cookies!!? Enter below to win (1) Monthly Skoshbox & (1) Premium Skoshbox!  Each box is a surprise! 

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My family likes a variety of candies, and snacks.  I think there are too many variations of chocolate, sweet, salty, sour, goodness in the world to just settle for a single Countries version of them. This is why I was excited to find skosh box offers a taste of japan at your doorstep.

There are the regular monthly box, and then there are the premium boxes.  The Monthly box costs only $12.00, and that INCLUDES Shipping.  Even to just try something new! Each box comes with a sheet telling you what product is what, and the ingredients as well.  It may sound weird, but I even enjoyed reading it.

The Premium Box ($25.00/Free Shipping) has a lot of full size products, along with novelty candies (The Super Mario Candy were Cola Gummies that tasted just like Cola, They were also soft, and fresh.) The Chocolate sticks, and Vanilla Dipped Wafers were some of my favorites as well.  My 3 year old is autistic, and usually picky with what interests him, but he was completely into this box, and wanting to try each, and every single snack.  I didn't get any of the Panda Chocolate/White Chocolate Cookies because he ATE THEM all himself.  Some of my favorites out of this box were also the sour blue mini drops.  The box with the Teddy bear had Chocolate cookies in it, and they were almost too good to eat.. yes, almost.  We ate them.  Something about Japanese chocolate that reminds me of German Chocolate, it melts so perfectly, tastes, and texture are some of my favorite.

November Monthly Box ($12.00/Free Shipping) had candy, stickers, chocolate, and cookies.  I liked the variety of this box as well.  My mini grabbed the Caramel Corn Snacks first, and they were delicious.  I did manage to grab a few to sample.  What I also like about these Candies/Snacks, most are made of Rice, and can be ate by Gluten Free individuals, Not everything in the boxes are GF, but that's another reason I like Japanese snacks, and candy, they use Rice Flour instead of regular Wheat in most recipes! So keep that in mind too if someone is on a certain diet, and you are looking for fun candy to surprise them with.

It's easy to Join, and Sign up for skoshbox.  To find out more about skoshbox, check them out online at, http://skoshbox.com/

Also, month to month it's $12.00 for the Regular Monthly box, or if you do a 6 month subscription it's only $11.00/box.  Even bigger savings if you buy it for a year, it equals to $10.00/Box. Also remember this includes SHIPPING.  

Overly impression, I enjoyed the chocolate, and uniqueness of all the candy, and snacks.  Honestly, I am a bigger fan of foreign chocolate than the regular chocolate that's at the impulse section at our grocery stores here in the states.  Just try something new! I love letting my son try things from different cultures, I never want to hear him say "Ew" to something, just because it isn't what is normally seen in the store.  

Enter to #WIN @TheSwissColony #Easter Family Treat Box, and Ham & Swiss Gift Assortment. 8 Lbs worth of Goodies. #Giveaway #Spon

Disclaimer:  I received product to facilitate a Review, and Giveaway is sponsored by The Swiss Colony.

The Swiss Colony is one of my all time favorite places for Meats, Cheeses, and Candy.  Seriously, there is something for every one there.  I thought why waste time on Easter Sunday preparing a meal, worrying about Candy.   When companies like The Swiss Colony can send all of this straight to your front door.

It's also easy to request a free  catalog from The Swiss Colony too, and drool over the selections (that's one of my favorite things to do.)  Or just check The Swiss Colony out online too (The Cheesecake makes me drool, every, single, time.) The Swiss Colony even makes Sugar Free, and Gluten Free treats.  

If you want to order, As long as you order 4/9 Standard you'll have it on time.  4/15 Expedited, and 4/16 Express.  

Whenever I think of Easter, I think of Jelly beans, Chocolate, and just sweets to snack on.  The Swiss Colony has a Easter Family Treats Gift Box that is full of something for everyone in the family. Below are just a few of my favorite treats that were in the Easter Themed Box that has little bunnies, and chicks on the outside.

The Bunny Shaped Gummi Rabbits were soft, and easy to chew.  Full of flavor.  Each color has it's own unique flavor. 

The Sugar Coated Jelly Rabbits, and Chicks were soo Good! They pulled apart easy when chewing, and just melted in my mouth. 

The Chocolate Malt balls I did not even want to share with the kids.  They were that good.  Once I bit into the crunchy candy outside, the layer of chocolate insde before the crunchy malt ball seriously were some of the best ones I've had, and they are pretty big.  Some I ate were at least an inch long.

The Popcorn was my son's favorite.  It Crunched, and wasn't too plain.  He's pretty picky about his popcorn, and he loved the Swiss Colonys. I tried some, and was yelled at by the 3 yr old that it was his.  So it must be good, when it's claimed.

Then we have the Salt Water Taffy.  Seriously, it's soft, stretches apart, and melts easily in your mouth.  Another one I did not want to share.  I did give some of these to my Dad that loves Salt Water Taffy too.  

The Chocolate Covered Peanuts made my top favorites too.  Everyone in my family tried a few of these, they were tempting by the Milk Chocolate outside, and they did melt, and taste delicious.  

I only listed a few of the treats in the box.  There are also pretzels, jelly beans, sixlets, and a Chocolate Easter Bunny.

My little Bubble Guppy lover helped me go through the box of Candy, and make baggies for Booty, Beck, and Sy.  

As you can see, she claimed as many Sixlets as she could for helping.  

Not only did we try the Easter Family Treats Gift Box, but we also pigged out on the The Swiss Colony Ham & Swiss Gift Assortment.  

The Swiss Colony Ham is boneless, and 3 lbs.  We cut it up, and used it for Breakfast for everyone. It fed a family of 8 adults, and 5 kids.  We even cut chunks to put into home made Mac & Cheese. The ham was not salty, which is what I really love.  I can't stand a lot of salt and was amazed at how juicy, and fresh the meat tasted.  Even my mom that is pretty picky about her Ham, loved this. She was eating slices faster than it could be cut.

The 2 lb Baby Swiss I cut into thin slices, even had the baby swiss small holes in a few sections,  when sliced thin it made a lot.  I filled a whole gallon ziplock bag.  We also ate it with the Ham slices, and we are using it for sandwiches.  The swiss itself is was more white and just a slight nutty, buttery stinky flavor just the way I like my swiss cheese.  It wasn't too stinky, but just enough that you know it's Swiss. 

One lucky follower has the chance to win The Swiss Colony Family Treat Box $39.95 and The Swiss Colony Ham & Swiss Gift Assortment $59.95.  That is over 8 lbs of Delicious, Easy Easter Meats, Cheese, and Snacks.  

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Huge Guylian Chocolate Gift #Giveaway! Just in time for the Holidays!

Now, this my friends, is a box of Belgian Guylian Artisan Chocolates.  

Guylian Belgian Chocolate makes some of the best chocolate my taste buds have ever had.  Not only is the chocolate artisan made, it has a variety of different chocolates.  I like variety in my life.  Sometimes I feel like having smooth, sometimes, dark, sometimes white. Or maybe a little swirl of each.  I am in love with the Hazelnut truffles,and the No Sugar Added Milk Chocolate Bars.  The White Chocolate Truffle was also one of my favorites.  They were all delicious! I swear, once you go Belgian chocolate, you don't go back. Nothing compares to the smoothness of this chocolate.

If you are looking for a great Box Chocolate gift to give this year to family, friends, co-workers, or even your childs school teachers, this is the Holiday Gift..

Right now there is a promo code for 10% off at Guylians Online Store. Promo Code: Chocolate10

More about Guylian Artisan Belgian Chocolate:

Guylian “ultra-indulgent” luxurious chocolate seashells are 100% pure, silky smooth, dark and white Belgian chocolate and are filled with our rich & creamy signature hazelnut filling. The Guylian brand dates back to the late 1950’s when Guy Foubert, a passionate Belgian chocolataire married his love, Liliane, who then joined names creating Chocolaterie Guylian. Today, Guylian crafts the finest authentic Belgian Chocolate Truffles, utilizing the original handmade recipe of Guy and Liliane. Our original signature truffle recipe is still made in small-batch copper kettles exclusively by Guylian’s Master Chocolatiers in Sint-Niklaas, Belgium.

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If that doesn't get your mouth watering, this should, One lucky follower has a chance now to enter, and win all of these Guylian Chocolates!**

One winner (1) will receive the following products, or similar:*

One – 22 piece box of Guylian Artisanal Belgian Original Chocolate Truffles,*
One – 22 piece box of Guylian Artisanal Belgian Extra Dark Chocolate Truffles,*
Two - 6 piece Original Chocolate Truffle Box,*
Four - 2 piece Original Chocolate Truffle Box,*
No Sugar Added Chocolate Bars—Milk and Dark Chocolate (one bar of each),*
One- 16 piece Vanilla Cream Truffles - Limited Edition*

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$50.00 California Delicious Gift Card Giveaway!

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Barts Chocolate Chip Cookie Giveaway! Plus, My own Barts Cookies Gluten-Free White Chocolate Chip with Macadamia Nuts, and Chocolate Chip Review.

Enter to win your own World's Best Chocolate Chip Cookie Dozen!

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Let me first confess how I did not want to share any of these with my family after tasting Barts Cookies Gluten-Free White Chocolate Chip with Macadamia Nuts.  The cookies are Thiiiiiiick, and just these perfect round balls of moist, chocolate chip spheres. What I found refreshing about Barts Cookies is what you see is what you get.  The photos aren't photo shopped, the cookies really do taste/speak for themselves.

My hubby has been Gluten-Free for over a year.  It's a nice treat to find treats like Barts Gluten-Free Cookies that he can still have a cookie with the family.  I tricked my hubby.. I said "it's Gluten Free," he ate it.. and loved it.  I then said, "SUCKAAAH I lied, its not," and he freaked out thinking I had played a mean trick on him.  After I confessed, yes, it's GF, he didn't believe me and I had to show him the bag. Haha. Evil, vile, rotten wife. I just wanted to see if his opinion changed at all on the flavor.  He thought it was TOO good to be GF.

My son and I received Barts Cookies Milk Chocolate Chip.  They were moist, and jam packed with Chocolate chips.  I am a total snob when it comes to my sweets.  I like bakery quality treats.  I usually get Cannoli's, personal mini boston creme pies.  Hey.. If I'm going to splurge on a sugary treat, it better be worth the sugar, and the cinnamon pills I'll be taking later!  These cookies pass my sweet test. 

My 2 year old also enjoyed a couple of the cookies.  They are the perfect individual treat size too.  He called it a Cookie Ball.  These would be perfect for his Birthday in December!  

I also wanted to show you all how perfectly the bottom of the cookies are a light brown.  I can't stand my cookies being overly baked, and just hard as a rock with not moistness left, and these were right on in texture.

The best way I can think of to describe Barts Cookies are to, think of a cookie with 5 layers of cookies stacked ontop, but while still perfectly baked.  

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