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​​​​​​​​ Since I've been gluten-free it isn't always to figure out easy lunch solutions. I'm not a huge fan of frozen options and I really don't think I've found the perfect, consistently amazing lunch time bread. And soups? Well, I haven't found my favorite soups yet either. Until now. So I had the chance to try out Blount's Soups! I tried two different kinds -  Tomato Bisque Broccoli Cheddar Here's what I thought: The Good: Theses soups are non-gmo, organic, and gluten-free. First, the tomato bisque. I found this tasted so good. I like when Tomato Soup is on the creamy side. And this was! I'm never a fan when tomato soup has more of a ketchupy, liquidy tomato flavor. But when it really tastes like a soup? Oh yum!  For the Broccoli Cheddar, it may not have been as thick and creamy and cheesy as I usually love about Broccoli Cheddar, it was still really tasty. I just needed a bit more salt.  Th

Welcome to the spring time! Okay we have a bit more time before it's official. And considering the snow storm and rainy weather, it doesn't seem like old man winter wants to loosen his grip. But still that doesn't mean you can't get started on celebrating the upcoming sunshine! Woo! So recently I got the chance to try out the Santa Cruz Organic Lemon Juice. I like adding lemon juice to a variety of recipes because it adds an extra zing to it. Plus how many of us can't resist an ice cold glass of lemonade. Especially in the warmer weather. And it's coming! I'm sure of it. What makes Santa Cruz Organic special is that it 100% organic AND it's non-GMO project verified. They are also 100% juices too. It's great ingredients so you don't have to worry! What can you do with lemon juice? Well let me tell you! - Add a tablespoon to tuna salad to give it an extra zing! - Sprinkle some in salad for a low calorie dressing alternative. - Mix

I do enjoy finding natural items that I can use for beauty products. Vaseline and coconut oil really work well for my skin and I tend to avoid using products with hefty ingredients lists. Lately I've started to learn a bit more about shea butter which isn't something I've considered in the past! 1) It's incredibly moisturizing. It gets into the deep layers of your skin and stops any kind of moisture loss. It's also nicely absorbed too - not greasy like a lot of other skin care products. 2) Anti-inflammatory Actually there was a study in 2010  by the "Journal of Oleo Science" done recently that says shea butter reduces inflammation! It also has been known to be really healing as well. 3) Anti-aging. Shea butter has a lot of antioxidants that replenish your skin. These vitamins are what fights the impact of aging on your skin. 4) Bonus reason! You can use it on your hair. I've heard of using moisturizing products for your hair but

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I'm a sucker for a grab and go treat. Something about the treat in it's quaint wrapper that I can just toss into a lunch bag that is vastly appealing to me. Being that I'm gluten-free, I'm always really cautious of my treat choices too! So, I can't wait to share this amazing treat that Nature's Bakery has to offer. I had the chance to try out a couple of different treats by them. First, their gluten-free fig bars (and then my brother had the luck to try their brownies (which are NOT gluten-free)). Nature's Bakery started in 2010 by father and son team Dave and Richard Marson. I love their philosophy by the way, "Keep it simple, have fun, and achieve balance in life through nature, activity, nutrition, and community." Read more about how their company started here. They offer a variety of gluten-free fig bars - fig, raspberry, pomegranate, and blueberry. I personally loved the blueberry, it was a tasty experience and in general, I l

I'm on a snack fixation lately, can you tell? Well I love having chips to snack on yet I don't like that sneaking sense of guilt by having them though. Reduce that guilt though with these amazing chips I just heard about recently called, "Protes" chips! It all started when this guy Krik was sick of the only protein snack option being 'protein bars.' Ladies and Gentleman, welcome to the concept of "protein snacks"! It started in 2009 as an idea than 2013 Protes became a real thing! Read more about how they came to be over here.  So I had the chance to try out a variety of flavors of Protes chips - Tangy Southern BBQ, Spicy Chili Lime, Zesty Nacho, and Toasted Coconut. Of the flavors I tried, I loved Zesty Nacho the best. One thing that's cool is for a small snack pack, it's only 100 calories! One major thing I appreciate about these snacks is also they are guten-free! So these are snacks that I can enjoy! PLUS they are non

Victoria’s Secret model finally ends all pregnancy speculations through an Instagram post of her on a bikini bump snap that captions: 'Very happy to share that Jason and I are expecting!! Lots of love Rosie x Photo by @jasonstatham'. Everyone was quick to send their congratulations and best wishes to the lovely couple. The photo was taken by the 49-year-old actor star showing his fiance, Rosie on bent knees on a beach with her hand holding her back, showing off her growing bump. It seems that the soon-to-be-married couple couldn’t contain their excitement for the New Year blessing. This duo has been together since 2010, so it sure is the perfect time to get pregnant . Speculations on Rosie’s pregnancy began spreading when she shared a photo of herself clad in a baggy poncho. Since then, fans were eager to learn the truth. I guess, they can all smile now with the good news of Rosie’s pregnancy. Pregnancy is so sweet, you can’t help but smile when you learn that on

While 2017 gets under way, I feel like a new year represents the opportunity to try new things! If you are looking for some new coffee in your life, coffee drinkers pay attention! I had the chance to try some coffee by Driftaway Coffee. I love a company with a great back story. And this one has a pretty cool starting point! Inspired by Steve Job's commencement speech, owners Anu Menon & Suyog Mody, desired to create something for themselves. And that's when Driftaway Coffee was born as a result of a desire to do work they loved while also including their love of coffee. Read more of their story here. More than just loving the taste of their coffee, there is a variety of reasons that I think this is a subscription plan you should try. I enjoy the fact that it's customizable and you can select everything from the profile of coffee you want to how much you expect to drink. Even better, the subscription plans are really reasonable. For 32 ounce coffee s

I recently discovered my newest favorite gluten-free cracker. Everyone, that is gluten-free, gather around, you will love it. You know what it is? It's Milton's Gluten-Free Crackers! One thing that makes Milton's stand out to me, aside from offering some great snacks, is that they also do a LOT of good work for the community. They are actively involved in a variety of causes and organizations. Check out who they support and how they can support one of your causes!  So I had the chance to try out a few different crackers flavors - Crispy Sea Salt, Cheddar Cheese, Everything, and Multi-Grain. My two favorite flavors are the sea salt and the cheddar cheese. One of the great things about these crackers is that they are light, but they don't leave you disappointed. It's still a hearty cracker! The sea salt is my favorite by far, it makes great for dipping into salsas and sauces and it's just so good. A light salty flavor! The cheddar is also

Coffee always gives me such good feelings. So I am always eager to try out coffee and find some good ones that I can share with you guys. Well, I couldn't wait to tell you about this amazing coffee blend Kohana Coffee. This coffee was inspired by a pretty awesome island adventure. Getting caught up in a terrible storm on the island of Oahu, founder Victoria Lynden had to stop to wait out the storm. She was drawn in by the most amazing scent of coffee and of course, followed her nose to find out the aroma. Well, the rest is history and soon she met the roaster of this coffee John and she set out to make coffee in this island style way. Read about this coffee's awesome history over on their webpage. I had the chance to try out some of this tasty cold brew and their dark roast coffee for myself. In these cold winter days, I love coffee. Well, this coffee immediately reminded me of being on a tropical vacation. It had such a flavorful tropical vibe to it and it almost tast

his post contains an affiliate link and I will receive compensation if you sign up through my link. One of the main hurdles to me actually using the printer that collects dust in my bedroom is that ink is usually so enormously expensive. I figure, do I really NEED to print that stuff out? So I think, nah and I don't. But I really love having computer ink handy. So I want to recommend a program to you guys that will most definitely save you money on computer ink. It's the HP Instant Ink program. First, find out if you have an eligible printer by  visiting this link here.  Once you know you have an eligible printer, select the plan you want. First, you can have an occasional plan that lets you print up to 50 pages a month for only $2.99. The plans go all the way up to $9.99 for 300 pages. The amazing thing about this is if you have any left over pages, it rolls over into the next month without a fee. What is so cool about this is that the printer will talk