I Like it in the Can, #MyDietCoke!

August 22, 2013 By Anne

I am working in the  Diet Coke Brand Ambassador Program. I received samples to review as part of this program.

I’ve been a Diet Coke ~~addict~~ fan for a long as I can remember. Diet Coke has been around for 30 years and it still is the best diet cola around, in my opinion anyway. If I can’t have my Diet Coke then I won’t have any soda.

For me, Diet Coke is best enjoyed right of the can. I don’t know what it is but I only like it from a can, not a bottle. A fountain soda is okay too. When I worked at the office I would bring two cans with m everyday. One would be my wake up drink. No coffee for me. And the other was my afternoon pick me up.

Have you seen the new 7.5 ounce cans? They are perfect for a pick me up when you don’t want a full size can.

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!

Wellness Cat food

August 19, 2013 By Anne

I love trying new foods for my kitties. I’m not one to stick with just one food. So when asked to try the new Signature Selects for cats I was excited for Zena and Spice.

We received 4 different flavors from Signature Selects to try. Chunky Beef and White Meat Chicken in Sauce, Flaked Flipjack Tuna with Shrimp in Broth, Chunky White Meat Chicken and Wild Salmon in Sauce and Shredded White Meat Chicken w/Chicken Liver in Sauce.

My cats are not big wet food fans but they do like a treat once and awhile. I like knowing what I do give them in chocked full of good foods. We tried the Chunky White Meat and Salmon in Sauce. They ate about half of the can. Next time I will only give them half and save the rest for another day. You can see the chunks o chicken in there, unlike some of those other brands where everything is mush.

Check out Wellness on line and see all that they offer for your pets.

At Wellness®, we do whatever it takes to create the healthiest foods for the pets that depend on us. Food feeds their souls, sustains their lives and protects their bodies. That’s why our diverse team of animal lovers, nutritionists and vets has only one mission: To help you provide your pet a healthy, happy, long life through the power of natural nutrition.

For each of our recipes we never compromise—selecting nature’s finest ingredients and combining them in exact proportions to help support your pet’s health and wellbeing. Because we’re passionately picky from the first step to the last, we guarantee our products will deliver the Wellness Promise.

As a pioneer in holistic nutrition, we seek new ways to help pets thrive, educate people about the importance of a healthy lifestyle, and support animal wellness programs.

They are on Facebook and Twitter too! On Pinterest? See their Pinterest page for some adorable pictures!

I received the above product to try. All opinions are my own.

Anne

Bug Band Insect Repellent

August 16, 2013 By Anne

I hate bugs, I mean who really likes them right? We get them bad in Florida especially mosquitos. And of course mosquitos love me! One thing I hate more than the bugs? Bug Spray! I do not like to spray myself down, I will if I have too. I just feel dirty and sticky and yuck.

That’s wear Bug Bands come in. I was sent a Bug Band to try out and a few other “Bug Band” products to try as well. Bug Band products are a deet free insect repellent. I was excited to try it the band. It comes a little large but can be adjusted and made to fit a smaller wrist as well. You could even use it on your leg. My disappointed is the smell…. Do they make bug repellant that doesn’t smell like bug repellant? I had to wash my hands three times to get the smell off from just looking at it.

Bug Band comes in a towellette , a wristband, spray lotion and a diffuser. It’s safe to use on children and pets and has a plant based formula so it’s safe to us around food.

I’m sure we will be using this more as the summer winds down. That seems to be the busiest bug time for us.

Have you tried the Bug Bands yet?

Anne

Fruttare Frozen Pops

August 12, 2013 By Anne

Summer is here and so is the hot weather! But wait! That also means some great frozen pops to enjoy!!

Who doesn’t like ice cream on a hot day?

While I love it too, I like my children to eat healthy versions too. That’s where Fruttare Frozen Fruit Bars come in.

We were sent coupons to get free Fruttare bars at the store. I choose the Peach and Milk first.

Wildly popular in 15 countries around the globe, the Fruttare Frozen Fruit Bars are now available for the first time in the U.S. The brand contains two varieties – the Fruttare Fruit and Juice Bars and the Fruttare Fruit and Milk Bars, which are the first nationally available line of fruit and milk bars.

Fruttare Fruit and Milk Bars are made with real fruit and creamy milk, and are available in four delicious varieties:

Fruttare Strawberry and Milk

Fruttare Coconut and Milk

Fruttare Banana and Milk

Fruttare Peach and Milk

Fruttare Fruit and Juice Bars are made with real fruit, and are available in four refreshing varieties:

· Fruttare Strawberry

· Fruttare Orange

· Fruttare Mango

· Fruttare Lime

The Peach and Milk was wonderful! It so creamy and refreshing. Unfortunatley no one else in my family liked them. I think I need to have them try them again…

The next time I went to the store I picked up the Banana and Milk. Again my family must only like chocolate frozen pops….

My neighbor’s boy loved the banana though and while talking with another neighbor she mentioned they love the Fruttare bars.

I think next time I will get the Fruttare juice bars to try.

Have you tried the new Fruttare bars?

I received coupons to get free items. All opinions are my own.

Anne

The Letters by Suzanne Woods Fisher

August 5, 2013 By Anne

The Letters is book one in a brand new series; The Inn at Eagle Hill by Suzanne Woods Fisher. Suzanne Woods Fisher is one of my very favorite authors. She transforms the characters and makes them real people. I always feel like I’m there in the story watching the story take place. The Letters is another wonderful and light read. The story is not too tense and perfect for those lazy Sundays when you don’t want to get out of your pjs.

I really enjoyed reading about Rose and her family. Rose is trying to support her family and pay off the debts her late husband accumulated. Rose’s mother in law is quite a character and not too happy with Rose’s plan to turn their home into an inn. The guy next door, Galen is a wonderful friend and neighbor, but will he make a good match for Rose?

I look forward to the next book in this series!

About The Letters: Rose Schrock is a plain woman with a simple plan. Determined to find a way to support her family and pay off her late husband’s debts, she sets to work to convert the basement of her Amish farmhouse into an inn. While her family, especially her cranky mother-in-law, is unhappy with Rose’s big idea, her friend and neighbor, Galen King, supports the decision and he helps with the conversion. As Rose finalizes preparations for visitors, she prays. She asks God to bless each guest who stays at the Inn at Eagle Hill. As the first guest arrives and settles in, Rose is surprised to discover that her entire family is the one who receives the blessings, in the most unexpected ways. And she’s even more surprised when that guest decides to play matchmaker for Galen King.

With her signature plot twists combined with gentle Amish romance, bestselling author Suzanne Woods Fisher invites readers back to Stoney Ridge for fresh stories of simple pleasures despite the complexity of life. Fisher’s tale of God’s providence and provision will delight her fans and create many new ones. Welcome to the Inn at Eagle Hill.

Purchase a copy: http://ow.ly/nibGe

Suzanne Woods Fisher is the bestselling author of the Lancaster County Secrets series and the Stoney Ridge Seasons series, as well as nonfiction books about the Amish, including Amish Peace. She is also the coauthor of a new Amish children’s series, The Adventures of Lily Lapp. Her interest in the Anabaptist cultures can be directly traced to her grandfather, who was raised in the Old Order German Baptist Brethren Church in Franklin County, Pennsylvania. Suzanne is a Carol Award winner and a Christy Award finalist. She is a columnist for Christian Post and Cooking & Such magazines. She lives in California. For more information, please visit suzannewoodsfisher.com

 I received the above book to review. Opinions are my own.