Savore Pepper Grinder

February 18, 2016 By Anne

My 8 year old daughter is a pepper fanatic. It’s weird, I know. How many kids like pepper on their foods?

She likes it on almost all savory foods, even french fries. Well she got that one from me! lol

So we (she) was very excited to be able to review the Savore Pepper Grinder. The Savore Pepper Grinder is an electric grinder that only needs a touch to a button. No twisting needed. You will need 6 AAA batteries and you will need to buy your own pepper. I thought peppercorns came with the grinder but it did not. It was very easy to fill the peppercorns and to place the batteries. My daughter was delighted to be able to make small or large pepper flakes.

Other features include:

Gravity Operated. Simply flip or invert to activate for effortless one-handed dispensing of your seasonings.
Durable eco-friendly ceramic mechanism easily grinds peppercorns, salt, and spices.
Seasons accurately with adjustable ceramic grinding mechanism that adjusts from fine to coarse.
Features a top-mounted grind adjuster that never leaves a trail or mess, and an ultra soft textured non-slip grip.
See-through container makes monitoring pepper level easy and reveals the grinding action. Satisfaction Guaranteed.

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Anne

I'm a mother of 2 who likes to get involved in too much! Besides writing here I started a non-profit, I'm on the PTO board, very active in my community and volunteer in the school. I enjoy music, reading, cooking, traveling and spending time with my family. We just adopted our 3rd cat and love them all!

That’s It. All Natural Fruit Bar Review and Giveaway @ThatsitFruit #giveaway

February 18, 2016 By Marijean

I am always looking for healthy snacks for my family. Something quick and easy, but healthy is the key. When I heard about That’s it. all natural fruit bars I was very interested in trying them!

All 9 delicious varieties

That’s it. makes 9 delicious all natural varieties of fruit bars. They each only contain 2 ingredients with no added sugar.

Here are the flavors:

Apple Blueberry (Ingredients: 1 apple and 20 blueberries)
Apple Strawberry (Ingredients: 1 apple and 12 strawberries)
Apple Mango (Ingredients: 1 apple and 1 mango)
Apple Banana (1 apple and 1 banana)
Apple Coconut (Ingredients: 1 apple and 1/4 coconut)
Apple Pear (Ingredients: 1 apple and 1 pear)
Apple Cherry (Ingredients: 1 apple and 10 cherries)
Apple Apricot (Ingredients: 1 apple and 3 apricots)
Apple Pineapple (Ingredients: 1 apple and 1/4 pineapple)

These bars also contain no preservatives, are gluten free, all natural, kosher, vegan and raw. They are either 100 or 110 calories each, have fiber, low fat and non GMO.

Back of the Apple and Banana packaging

I must say, these bars are delicious. You can really taste each fruit when you bite into them and they smell just like the fruit. My 7 year old daughter absolutely loves bringing them to school for snack each day, and my husband takes a bar every day to work. I love knowing that my family is snacking healthy. They are perfect to throw in your diaper bag or purse, and take with you for family trips or even business trips! With all of the different varieties offered, I am sure you and your family will love these bars as well.

Apple and Apricot fruit bar

You can purchase a 9 bar sample pack to try out the different flavors for $12.49 here. You can also purchase your favorite flavor in a 12 bar pack for $19.99 here. If you sign up for their emails you will get 15% off your first order(excludes sample packs).

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***I was given a product in exchange for my honest opinion. This review is based on my experience with the product. I am not affiliated with the company and everything in this review is my opinion.

Marijean

My name is MJ. I have two wonderful children and work part time as well as volunteer at my children's school.

Valentine’s Day Special at Pollo Tropical and Grilled Shrimp for Lenten Season #pollotropical

February 12, 2016 By Marijean

Happy Valentine’s Day from Pollo Tropical!

All day on Feb. 14, guests can receive a “Two Can Dine for $9.99” deal featuring two entrees, including a choice of a small Create Your Own TropiChop^® or a Quarter-Chicken Platter with rice and beans – along with two regular size drinks and a regular size side of fried yuca or sweet plantains and a free dessert.

Simply text “LOVE2016” to 52198 to receive the Valentine’s Day deal coupon code. Limit one coupon per couple.

In addition to the Valentine’s Day promo, beginning Feb. 8 grilled shrimp is back just in time for the Lenten season. The shrimp is marinated in garlic, then flame-grilled to perfection and is a flavorful addition to Pollo Tropical’s signature TropiChop^® bowls, filled with any variety of rice, beans, toppings – available as part of the Valentine’s Day deal. The grill shrimp can also be wrapped in a thin flatbread with cheddar jack cheese, freshly chopped tomatoes and tangy chipotle mayo, and finished on a grill press.

For more information about Pollo Tropical, click here.

Marijean

My name is MJ. I have two wonderful children and work part time as well as volunteer at my children's school.

20 Heart-Healthy Valentine’s Day Treats

February 11, 2016 By Marijean

This post is copied from Produceforkids.com

February is a month filled with love – heart-shaped candy, chocolates, and of course, Valentine’s Day. It’s a holiday filled with sweet treats! February is also American Heart Month, giving families a great opportunity to make sweet treats good for you. Here are 20 of our favorite healthy (and sweet!) Valentine’s Day treats from us and blogger friends:

Flourless Berry Banana Pancakes from Produce for Kids
Nutella-Strawberry Cheesecake Bites from The Kitchen is My Playground
Easy Fruit Salad for Valentine’s Day from Courtney’s Sweets
Simple Fruit & Yogurt Parfaits from Produce for Kids
Allergen-Free Double Chocolate Muffins from Allery Awesomeness
Black Bean Lava Cakes from The Healthy Maven
Creamy Chocolate Dippers from Produce for Kids
Gluten-Free Vegan Strawberry Pop Tarts from Allergy Free Alaska
Two-Ingredient Dark Chocolate Fondue from An Edible Mosaic
Valentine’s Day Fruit Skewers from Produce for Kids
Red Velvet Energy Bites from Namely Marly
5-Ingredient No-Bake Strawberry Tart from Tried and Tasty
Fruit Salsa with Cinnamon Chips from Produce for Kids
Decadent Dark Chocolate Chia Pudding from Joyful Healthy Eats
Valentine’s Day Fruits with Messages from Cake Whiz
No-Bake Strawberry Coconut Cream Bites from Spoonful of Flavor
3-Ingredient Chocolate Covered Strawberry Frozen Greek Yogurt Bites from Two Healthy Kitchens
Vanilla Yogurt & Berry Parfaits from Weekly Bite
Valentine’s Cucumber Bouquet from Super Healthy Kids
Chocolate Dipped Strawberry Hearts from Lemon Tree Dwelling

This post is copied from Produceforkids.com

Marijean

My name is MJ. I have two wonderful children and work part time as well as volunteer at my children's school.

Chef Club Box, Healthy Snacks For Kids Review and Giveaway #chefclubbox #giveaway

February 7, 2016 By Marijean

The Chef Club Box is a subscription box from 15 year old Remmi Smith. It sends you healthy snacks each month to combat the childhood obesity epidemic. Remmi even has her own cooking website Cook Time With Remmi.

I was contacted by Chef Club Box to review The Chef Club Classic Box. I knew my kids would be so excited because they love healthy snacks, and also helping me cook in the kitchen.

Every Chef Club Classic Box includes 10+ snacks and is $35.99 per month:

Healthy Snacks (Granola bars, popcorn, beef jerky, fruit bars, crackers, dried fruit, nuts, and more!)
Kid Surprise in Each Box (Cool, reusable Vapor water bottles, jump ropes, cooking utensils, and more!)
Interactive Kids and Family Activities (Coloring sheets, fun food facts, mind games, and more!)
Monthly Contests For All Ages with Prizes
Recipes and Healthy Lifestyle Ideas (A yummy healthy recipe and exercise tip in every box!)

The Chef Club Classic Box

This box was packed with healthy snacks for the kids. Below is what was included in my box:

Vapor The Anti Bottle
Coney Island Sweet & Sea Salty Kettle Corn
Plantain Strips with Sea Salt
Natural Sins Crispy Pineapple Chips
Simply Snackin Teriyaki Dried Chicken with Mangoes
Smart Cookies Orange Chocolate Beet
Mediterra Savory Bar with Kale and Pumpkin Seeds
That’s It Fruit Bar
Plum Mashups Fruit Pouch
Rockin’ ola Granola
Frontier Bites Macadamia Pineapple Coconut Bites
Chopsticks
Valentine bag with 1 Sidewalk Chalk
Special Surprise for Mom and Dad (coupons, necklace and Remmi’s Dried Italian Dressing Packet

All of my goodies from The chef club box

They also have The Big Apple Box which includes more snacks and items!

Every Big Apple Box includes 15+ snacks and is $45.99 per month:

Healthy Snacks (Granola bars, popcorn, beef jerky, fruit bars, crackers, dried fruit, nuts, and more!)
Kid Surprise in Each Box (Cool, reusable Vapor water bottles, jump ropes, cooking utensils, and more!)
Interactive Kids and Family Activities (Coloring sheets, fun food facts, mind games, and more!)
Monthly Contests For All Ages with Prizes
Recipes and Healthy Lifestyle Ideas (A yummy healthy recipe and exercise tip in every box!)

A beautiful necklace was included in the gift for mom and dad! So pretty!!

Beautiful necklace included

You can order a box for just one month, every 6 months or annually. You can even purchase items off the website such as Remmi’s Cookbook and Remmi’s Italian Dressing. Check it out here. My kids are loving all of the snacks, and even trying some they wouldn’t think to try before.

Chef Club Box is great for children. It includes so many healthy snacks and cooking items, that all kids will be sure to love. My kids will be excited to expect this in the mail each month!

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