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I was very lucky to try Nature’s Path‘s wonderful CEREALS.
I was actually really interested in trying their puffed grains but I still got to try VERY YUMMY ones including Heritage Bites, Smart Bran, Multigrain Oatbran, and EnviroKidz.
Some of the things I really liked about Nature’s Path:
1. ORGANIC
2. Short ingredient list
3. TASTY!!!!!!
4. Whole Grain
5. Most of them are gluten free
Overall, I enjoyed them very much. I ate them plain, with almond milk, as toppings for oatbrans/oatmeals. with soyogurts, and mixed in raw whipped bananas.
They were very versatile. Yes, cereals are usually considered as “breakfast” but I see them more as snacks and add-ons to meals. Although the nutritional stats for these products are great (with low sugar content and higher fiber/protein compared to other companies), cereals really don’t keep me full for very long. Perhaps for 15mins? Haha, it’s true. I cannot just eat cereal for brekkie.
What are some of your favorite ways to eat cereal? Do you eat them for breakfast?
What I received in the mail was PURE Starter Kit that included Soda Maker, 60-Liter Licensed Carbonator & Two Carbonating Bottles. I was also sent various soda mixes as well!
I’m not a soda or carbonated water drinker at all. I always stick with water or teas but the idea of “creating” soda intrigued me so much! I always wondered how soda was made as a kid so I really wanted to experiment.
Being not a fan of sodas at all, I didn’t try them. I had my sister try all the different variety and the result? SHE LOVED THEM. She loved the fact that she could choose whatever flavor that she wanted.
I also love the style of the soda maker. The Pure Soda Maker received an honorable mention at the Red Dot Design Award (2008). Its design compliments elegance and practicality and is offered in a unique color variety. Each Pure Soda Maker is made with attention to detail and utilizes high quality plastics finished with a brushed stainless steel exterior. (from the website).
Do you want to try it yourself?
Erin from Sodastream has graciously offered to giveaway their FOUNTAIN JET STARTER KIT valued at 100 dollars!!!!
The winner will receive:
1. Fountain Jet Soda Maker in choice of either black/silver, white, or red/silver
2. CO2 to make over 100 liters of soda
3. 2 reusable carbonating bottles
4. sample pack of flavors
5. 3 full-sized flavors of choice!
All you have to do is:
1. comment on this post letting me know what kind of soda you like the best. If you are not a soda drinker like me, let me know what kind of beverages you enjoy and your reason for wanting to try this maker esp when you’re not a soda drinker.
2. Link back to this post!!!
3. Twitter~
4. Add me to your blogroll and google reader.
Opened to US/CANADA residents only.
This giveaway ends next Thursday, November 5th! Good luck!
Tsp Spices are very conveniently packed organic spices that can be carried with you to anywhere. Each packet is a measured portion of 1tsp. These packets are then placed in a tin box where they can be stacked neatly on your counter or cupboard.
tsp spices look as good on your shelf as they taste in your food. The packaging looks smart, it’s also smart in other ways. We all know that the pre-measured packets of spice stay fresh until you use them. The cans themselves protect the spices from light and air and the boxes help them to stay together in neat sets. We also like to think that when your spices are this organized and easy to use you waste less.
The containers stack beautifully saving space and clutter. Of course, we’ve also begun to learn of additional creative uses of tsp spice containers. The empty cans have been used for everything from holding extra buttons to wayward Lego pieces. And they are the perfect size to store an iPod Nano, complete with ear-buds and charger. (from the website).
I got to try one of the many “tins” (they have numerous kinds including Holiday one which includes different flavor of spices/herbs). I got to try chile pepper mild.
I really loved how each packet was already measured. All I had to do was tear the side and pour the content into the spicy soup I was making.
The only complaint I have is that the packet was really hard to tear out. I had to use a scissor to actually open it. But other than that, it tasted GOOD!
If you would like to win one of the holiday tins:
1. Visit the website and sign up for their newsletter. (mandatory!) Then let me know you’ve done so!
2. Please also let me know which holiday tin you would like to try. click Here to see different variety.
3. Link back for extra points
4. Twitter away about the contest 
This giveaway ends next Thursday, October 29th!
I am totally in LOVE with Amazing Grass products. Their awesome superfood powder goes with almost anything. Into oats, soymilk shakes, Green Monsters, protein oatcakes, and more!
Of course, I was jumping up and down when I received these wonderful bars, which included NEW flavors: PB and Berry!
I immediately tried the berry one. It was SO GOOD. Wonderful sweetness of those berries went so well with “greens”. I loved the taste and texture. Not too crumbly or hard. It was just in the middle.
I tried PB one the day after and although it’s not really my favorite out of the four, it was still good.
I’m really digging into this “green” products that are so healthy yet so tasty!
OMG! This is one of my favorites ever!!!!! It tasted DIVINE on oatmeals, toast, and even with raw veggies. I loved it so much with my carrots that I devoured through my HUGE Costco bag of carrots this week. hahah
NuttZo is organic nutbutter made of organic Valencia peanuts, organic flax seeds, organic cashews, organic hazel nuts, organic sunflower seeds, organic almonds, and organic brazil nuts.
Some facts about this product are:
1. The mixture of legumes + nuts and seeds = complete protein! Thus, you could eat this nuts/seeds combo for health benefits!!!
2. Provides 50% of your DV of ALA Omega-3 per serving!
3. organic and kosher certified!
4. Stored upside down for easier stirring. After opening the jar and stirring, you could refrigerate and store it “lid-up”.
5. Tastes so good! you could taste earthy hazelnut pieces and nutty/crunchy flax seeds in almost every bite. I loved the taste of sunflower seeds!!!! They add such nice sense of sweetness. There is NO sugar added!
NuttZo uses Valencia Peanuts, which are grown in Mexico. They are made up of 26% protein, which is higher than eggs, dairy products, and many types of meat and fish.
NuttZo also supports ProjectLeftBehind, a non-profit organization focused on providing nourishment and surrogate nurturing tools to orphans around the world.
I really enjoyed the mixed combination of different seeds/nuts. I definitely go for seeds more often but this combo nutbutter made me REthink about nuts. I really enjoyed it! Although I still love my raw almond butter, I think I’m going to use this more often on my oatmeals! YUM!
Do you want to try this awesome NuttZo?
Then…
1. Leave a comment below telling me your favorite way to eat nut-butters. Also, which kind of nut butter is your favorite?
2. Link back pretty please! Spread some love to win NuttZo!
3. Twitter about the contest!
This giveaway ends next Thursday, October 22nd!
