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  • High Protein Ramen Review- Quick and Easy Lunch

    High Protein Ramen Review- Quick and Easy Lunch

    As someone who loves ramen but knows it’s not the most healthy lunch option, I was so excited to see high protein ramen on the shelves of my local grocery store. Chef Woo High Protein Ramen has a whopping 20 grams of plant-based protein and it’s VEGAN! It looked like a filling and cozy option for lunches at the office or home, so I threw a few different flavors in my cart and decided to give it a try.

    I was pleasantly surprised to discover that I loved it! A little different than your typical ramen, these noodles are made with pea protein. They are slightly tougher than traditional noodles but just as satisfying. Chef Woo High Protein Ramen comes in 4 flavors: Braised Beef, Roasted Chicken, Sweet Chili Togarashi, and Thai Lemongrass and cooks in only 3 minutes in the microwave! With such a short cooking time this ramen instantly became one of my quick, high-protein go-to lunches!

    Some of the flavors have a slight touch of spice, like my favorite the Braised Beef, but it’s just the right amount of heat for me. The only thing to watch out for is the sodium in this soup. Like regular ramen, Chef Woo High Protein Ramen is high in sodium which most likely comes from the broth. Because of this I generally don’t drink all of the broth which is exactly how I eat standard ramen as well.

    How to make your ramen even more nutritious

    If you are not vegan you can up the protein by adding some leftover grilled or rotisserie chicken. This makes for a super-filling lunch. To increase the nutrient and fiber content, I also routinely add leftover vegetables to my ramen.

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    Try out Chef Woo Ramen Noodles yourself and let us know what you think!

    You can get them from Amazon here: Chef Woo Ramen Noodle Cups

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  • Grove Collaborative Unboxing

    I’ve been a member of Grove Collaborative since March of 2019, so you know that I already love their products. Which products, however, do I get on a regular basis and why do I like them so much? To help answer this question I did a Grove Collaborative Unboxing with pictures of my latest box.

    The box below doesn’t have all of my favorites but I’ll be sure to post another unboxing so that I can comment on all of them.

    This post contains affiliate links– thank you for supporting us. Get a free Grove Collaborative Starter gift set by using our affiliate link: HERE.

    What’s in the box

    Grove Collaborative Unboxing All-Purpose cleaner

    Cleaning Concentrates

    This product was the reason I searched out Grove Collaborative in the first place. I was looking for a cleaning concentrate and reusable bottle. My favorite cleaner at the time was by Method, but the bottle wasn’t made from # 2 plastic, which is the only plastic recyclable in Maine. Grove sells GLASS spray bottles and cleaning concentrates in all-purpose, glass, shower, and floor. My favorite is the all-purpose but I also find the glass cleaner works well. The concentrates come in mini glass bottles and all you need to do is add water.


    Soap Refills

    Grove Collaborative High Performance Dish Soap
    One of my first Grove purchases was their glass hand & dish soap dispensers, you can see them in the picture on the right. Not only are these glass bottles gorgeous they are also easy to refill and save plastic bottles from going into a landfill. The dish soap ($6) and hand soap ($6) are reasonably priced and last a long time. They offer 3 scents, Free & Clear, Lavender & Thyme, and Lemon Eucalyptus & Mint, all of which I have tried and love. The plastic bags are recyclable and they are now offering refills in aluminum.

    In this order, I also grabbed a refill of Method Hand Soap in Waterfall. My children prefer a stronger scent in for their hand soap so I use this one in their bathroom. I have a Grove glass soap dispenser in all 4 of our bathrooms and one in the kitchen.

    The last refill item that I purchased was the Pure Power Liquid Laundry Detergent in Lavender & Rosemary. I use this in our auto-dosing glass laundry detergent dispenser, again saving on plastic. I’ve tried several different of their detergents including the cold wash and standard detergent but I like the pure power the best. It cleans my kid’s clothes really well and they can be pretty bad.


    New Favorite Kitchen Towels

    Grove Collaborative Kitchen Towel, Set of 2
    These 18 inches x 28 inches 100% cotton kitchen towels are my absolute favorite, I now have 4 sets. They are very thick high-quality cotton, only $9.95 and perfect for drying hands and dishes. So far, I haven’t had any issues with fading and they maintain their shape.


    Sustainable Napkins and More

    I order these sustainable napkins every month, they are only $2.95 for 200 and are 100% Bamboo. They aren’t extremely thick, they remind me of an everyday napkin you get at the grocery store in bulk but they are perfect for everyday.

    The last couple of items are a Bamboo Prep Board that I received as a free gift and a bottle of Oxyfresh Pet Water Additive. Grove Collaborative offers items for cats & dogs and we have a new Westie puppy. I’ve read a lot of good things about this water additive so we are trying it out.

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  • Valentine’s Day Hot Cocoa Bombs

    Valentine’s Day Hot Cocoa Bombs

    Valentine's Day Hot Cocoa Bombs

    Valentine’s Day is just around the corner! While we don’t celebrate with anything big and showy, I do try to do a little something fun. This year calls for Homemade Valentine’s Day Hot Cocoa Bombs! Easy to make and fun to decorate, hot cocoa bombs make great homemade gifts or a fun activity for kids and adults alike. A warm sip of delicious hot cocoa in a heart shaped mug is just the kind of Valentine’s Day I am hoping for.

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    Ingredients

    Instructions

    To make these hot cocoa bombs Valentine’s Day themed, I used white chocolate, red food coloring and heart sprinkles.

    1. Melt the white chocolate (white chocolate chips, candy melts, etc.). Put in a microwave safe dish and heat for 30 seconds at a time stirring between each heating. Do not overheat!
    2. Once melted, if you want to keep them white, spread the melted white chocolate up the sides of your mold.
    3. If you want to make them marbled with red and pink like in the picture below, put some red food coloring into the melted white chocolate and stir just a little bit so you see both white and red streaks. Then spread the mixture up the sides of the mold. Try not to keep smoothing and spreading because the more you mess with it, the more it will mix into a plain pink and you will lose the marble effect.
    4. Refrigerate for 30 minutes or until the white chocolate has hardened and gently pop them out of the mold.
    5. Fill one half of your bomb with hot cocoa mix, sprinkles, mini marshmallows, mini chocolate chips and whatever you would like to include.
    6. Once the bottom half is filled, melt the edges of the top half just enough so there is some softened chocolate and stick it onto the bottom closing the bomb. (To melt the edges, I microwaved a plate until warm and placed the top-half of my bomb on the plate, edge side down. The warmth from the plate was enough to slowly melt the edges of the half circle.) Smooth any melted chocolate around the seam to make a better seal.
    7. Finally, it’s time to decorate! I used some of the melted chocolate to stick heart sprinkles to the outside of my hot cocoa bombs. You could also LIGHTLY drizzle melted chocolate over them or even stick a candy heart on the top. Refrigerate for a few minutes to harden the edges and decorations before using or gifting!

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  • DIY Hot Cocoa Bombs

    DIY Hot Cocoa Bombs

    Hot cocoa bombs

    Hot Cocoa Bombs are super popular right now and that means they are VERY hard to find in stores. But, no worries because they are very easy to make! They are also a GREAT homemade gift. So, without further ado here is our DIY Hot Cocoa Bombs recipe.

    Ingredients

    Hot cocoa bomb ingredients

    Note: In the picture above, I have a holiday themed non-stick mini cake pan. While this technically works for cocoa bombs, you will see some pictured with sprinkles around the edges because they are MUCH harder to get out of the pan. I prefer using the silicone round mold.

    Instructions

    Step One: Melt Chocolate

    This really is a simple process. First, you need to melt your chocolate. For my round mold, I use roughly 1 1/2 rounded tablespoons of chocolate chips for each half circle. You will have to judge for yourself how much chocolate you will need depending on the size of your shape/mold.

    I melt my chocolate in the microwave. You can use the double-boiler method, but for me it’s faster and easier to use a microwave. Put all of your chocolate in a microwave safe bowl and heat on high for 30 seconds. Then mix the chocolate and put back in the microwave at 15 second increments stirring between each one until the chocolate is melted. It is very important NOT to overheat your chocolate in the microwave. It will burn quickly if you are not paying attention!

    Step Two: Add Chocolate to Mold

    Next, put a spoonful of chocolate into each mold and spread up around all the sides. Make sure to get good coverage. When all sections are full, put the mold in the refrigerator for about one hour or until the chocolate has hardened.

    Step Three: Remove Hardened Chocolate

    Once hardened, remove chocolate from the mold. With the silicone molds this is incredibly easy. You just gently push from the back and it peels right out. With the non-stick mini cake pan, I had to use the edge of a knife or offset spatula to pop the chocolate out of the mold. (This made the edges really uneven which is why I don’t recommend using the mini cake pan unless you have no other option, but I was able to make it work.)

    Step Four: Fill with Cocoa Mix & Add-ins

    Next, fill half of your chocolate shells with an appropriate amount of hot cocoa mix and mini marshmallows or add-ins.

    Step Five: Attach Top Shell & Enjoy

    The last step is to attach the top shell. To do this, I heated water in a bowl in the microwave until hot. I poured the water out and turned the bowl upside down and used it to melt the edge of the empty shell. Once the edges were nice a melty, I just placed them on top of the filled shells and gently turned them to seal the bomb.

    Finally, put them in the fridge one last time to set the chocolate seam and you’re done! Viola, you have DIY Hot Cocoa Bombs!

    DIY Hot Cocoa Bombs

    There are so many fun ideas you could do with this. Add crushed candy canes, caramel candies or even a larger marshmallow in a fun shape if it fits! My kids go crazy for these and I have given them as gifts multiple times – they always impress. Most importantly, have fun!

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  • Easy Cat Mini Cookie Cakes

    Easy Cat Mini Cookie Cakes

    I’m going to admit something a little crazy about my daughter…she doesn’t like cake. I know, what kid doesn’t like cake? Don’t get me wrong, she’ll “suffer” through eating it at birthday parties and celebrations, but she definitely doesn’t prefer it. Last year for her birthday I made her a large Triple-Layer Cookie Cake with a chocolate whipped cream frosting which she absolutely loved. Well, now that she’s turning 9, she loves all things miniature. And cats. And tie-dye. So I decided to combine all three and make her these adorable Cat Mini Cookie Cakes!

    The good news is they’re super easy to make and use easy to find ingredients. They were a big hit with family and friends and most importantly my daughter. She LOVED these mini cookie cakes and already asked for me to make them again for her next year. Read on for instructions and ingredient list.

    Easy Cat Mini Cookie Cakes

    Ingredients

    -Cookies – you need 3 for each cake (One of the best things about these cookie cakes is how versatile they are. You can make them smaller, larger, two layer, etc. – choose any cookie size and flavor you want!)
    -Frosting – simple buttercream or can of white frosting – I used this kind Buy at Target
    -Mini Marshmallows
    -Chocolate Chips
    -Chocolate sprinkles – Buy on Amazon
    -Pink round sprinkles – similar to these Buy on Amazon
    -Any fun shaped sprinkles

    Tools

    -Cake Icing Tool, like this Wilton Dessert Decorator – Buy on Amazon
    -Small Offset Spatula, we like this reasonably priced one from Ateco – Buy on Amazon

    Mini Cookie Cake Instructions

    To make this year’s celebration easier, I decided to buy cookies instead of make them. My local grocery store has a bakery and I figured they would be more uniform in size than homemade cookies. I purchased three different flavors for a bit of added fun and because I made each mini cookie cake with three “layers”. I bought standard chocolate chip cookies, M&M candy cookies and chocolate chocolate chip cookies. You could make your own of course, it’s up to you!

    Next up was frosting. I never use canned frosting, but due to time constraints and some home construction I decided to make my life easier. Canned frosting can be very oily which is one of the reasons I usually don’t use it. To make it more of a stiff piping consistency you can add powdered sugar and mix. I then divided it into different bowls and mixed in pink, blue, and yellow food coloring.

    Once you have the frosting ready, assembling your mini cookies cakes is easy. All you need to do is pipe or spread some frosting on one cookie, place the second cookie on top. Then add another layer of frosting and finally the third cookie on top of that. You will have a stack of three cookies with a layer of frosting in between them.

    Decorating your Mini Cookie Cakes

    Once all of your cookie cakes are assembled, it is time to decorate. To get the swirled color effect, I placed a blob of pink, a blob of blue and a blob of yellow frosting on the top cookie. Then, I used my offset spatula in a swirling motion to spread it around the cookie. Sometimes I only used two colors to get different shades and sometimes I swirled more than others just to get a variation in color. NOTE: the more you swirl, the more the colors will start to blend so try to only move your spatula once or twice if possible.

    Next, I added the cat details. For the ears, I cut a mini marshmallow in half and pressed the tops together to make the point of the ears. I also used mini marshmallows for the white mouth parts by cutting them in half and keeping them more rounded. For the eyes, I placed two chocolate chips upside down in the frosting. For the nose I used a pink, flat sprinkle. And finally, for the whiskers I used two long chocolate sprinkles. Extra: For a girly touch, I added a flower sprinkle by an ear on each one.

    Easy Cat Mini Cookie Cakes
    Easy Cat Mini Cookie Cakes

    And that’s it! Have fun assembling these adorable cats for a special cat lover you know. Then, wait for everyone to gush over how cute they are!

    Easy Cat Mini Cookie Cakes

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  • Humblemaker Cold Brew Coffee Shots Review

    Humblemaker Cold Brew Coffee Shots Review

    Attention busy moms and dads, we have a new coffee solution for you! Humblemaker, an independent coffee company out of California, sent us some of their new cold brew coffee shots to test and we are big fans.

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    Humblemaker generously sent us a gorgeous highball glass and 3 packs of their new cold brew shots; one of each variety. Each package ($30) contains 8 shots which is just about the right number to get you through the week – one a day and one emergency shot for long work days.

    Humblemaker Cold Brew Coffee Shots 8 packs

    About Humblemaker

    “Humblemaker cold brews are made using only the highest quality, responsibly sourced, fresh roasted organic coffees. Their proprietary process is cold from start to finish – closely regulating brew temperature and brew time to ensure ideal extraction and flavor. Their premium ingredients and cut-no-corners-attitude delivers the finest quality finished product possible.” This is directly from their website because, hey, you can’t beat this description!

    Our Review

    Each shot offers a little something extra like Vitamin C or Ginseng. We love the 115mg of coffee in each shot but also the extra wellness boost! They are perfect for coffee on the go or to keep at your desk for a mid-day boost. This summer we brought them camping, some folks drank their shots straight and other added theirs to some cool milk.

    note: these shots do need to be kept refrigerated so they stayed in the cooler at camp

    Humblemaker Cold Brew Coffee Shots with Highball Glass

    Cold Brew Coffee Shots – 3 Options

    1) La Fonda – “An antioxidant rich, Mexican Coffee cold brew shot with pure cinnamon and cacao that harness all the immune boosting power of green tea: active polyphenols, Vitamin C and selenium”

    Taste test: The cinnamon and cacao really make this shot fantastic, the flavor isn’t overpowering and the coffee is smooth. Who doesn’t need an extra immune boost these days? I’ve actually mixed this with the Boomtowne shot for the ultimate wellness shot.

    Humblemaker Cold Brew Coffee Shot La Fonda

    2) Black Sea – “This cognitive health Turkish Coffee cold brew shot is brewed with real cardamom and clove packed with L-Theanine and Ginseng, both known to promote memory and reaction time.”

    Taste test: This was my least favorite of the three, the coffee is still fine but I’m extremely opposed to cloves. The clove notes seemed very strong to me. If cardamom and clove peak your interest then you will enjoy this one, it is particularly good for the fall.

    Humblemaker Cold Brew Coffee Shot Black Sea

    3) Boomtowne – “An ultra smooth Simply Black triple strength cold brew shot with liquid multivitamin.”

    Taste test: Yes, this is the winner for me! A wicked smooth no-frills black coffee shot with a multivitamin to boot.

    Humblemaker Cold Brew Coffee Shot Boomtowne

    Conclusion

    There are so many pros – flavor, taste and convenience. The wellness aspect of these shots is an absolute stand out. The La Fonda with extra immunity boost offers the ultimate combo. While these shots won’t replace my regular coffee everyday they will become a regular purchase. Having some on hand for those extra busy days has been a lifesaver.

    The only con for me is the price. $30 for an 8-pack of shots seems a little steep, that is $3.75 each. This is similar to a Starbucks Coffee, but much more than brewed coffee at home. The good news is you are getting a multivitamin or an immunity boost in addition to your caffeine fix. You also won’t be tempted to get that pastry as you order your mid-day coffee. 😉

    If you are unsure of what shot would work best for you, Humblemaker offers a sample pack with all 3 varieties. Once you find your favorite you can sign-up for their subscription service. Right now you can save 15% with subscription & save by using our affiliate link HERE. (only $3.19 per shot)

    Humblemaker also offers whole bean coffee (or ground) starting at $18 for 12oz along with great swag like their highball glass and coffee tumblers.

    Frappé Recipe

    Looking for a quick way to make your coffee frappé? Check out our Fast Coffee Frappé Recipe featuring Humblemaker Coffee Shots by clicking HERE.

    Fast Coffee Frappe Recipe with Humblemaker Cold Brew Coffee Shots

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  • The Fast Coffee Frappé Recipe

    The Fast Coffee Frappé Recipe

    We have discovered a quick way to get your coffee frappé fix! Humblemaker, a craft coffee company out of California, sent us some of their new cold brew coffee shots to test and we are big fans. These shots are not only convenient, they are also packed with multi-vitamins for an extra boost. They make it easy to whip up a quick coffee drink as well. Check out our Fast Coffee Frappé Recipe below.

    Stay tuned for our full Humblemaker cold brew coffee shots review. Right now you can save 15% with a subscription by using our affiliate link HERE.

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    Fast Coffee Frappé Recipe with Humblemaker cold brew coffee shot.

    The Fast Coffee Frappé Recipe

    Ingredients and Ninja Blender, Humblemaker cold brew coffee shot, Ice, Wholesome Organic Raw Blue Agave

    Add ice, half & half, agave and cold brew shot into your blender and blend until combined. Note: You can add more ice if you like a thicker Frappe or more half & half if you prefer a thinner Frappe. Pour in glass and top with whipped cream. Drink before it melts!

    *You can also use an espresso shot or make a concentrate with instant coffee

    Fast Coffee Frappé Recipe with Humblemaker cold brew coffee shot.

    Tips:
    ~ Half the recipe but use a full Humblemaker Shot for a stronger drink!
    ~ If you are looking for a versatile blender we love the Ninja Mega Kitchen System (BL770) pictured above

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  • Useful Things to Buy on Amazon – Fall 2020

    Useful Things to Buy on Amazon – Fall 2020

    Fall is on its way! That means it time to stock-up on cozy items for your home. Browse our top Useful Things to Buy on Amazon for 2020 and find the items you absolutely need as we approach cooler weather. Happy Fall, Y’all!

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    Adorable Pumpkin Waffle Maker - Useful Things to Buy on Amazon

    Adorable Pumpkin Waffle Maker! – Buy on Amazon

    Stonewall Kitchen Syrup Variety Pack and Stonewall Kitchen Farmhouse Pancake & Waffle Mix Bundle - Useful Things to Buy on Amazon

    Stonewall Kitchen Syrup Variety Pack and Stonewall Kitchen Farmhouse Pancake & Waffle Mix Bundle – Buy on Amazon

    Metal Stacking/Nesting Rectangular Basket with Acacia Lid - Useful Things to Buy on Amazon

    Metal Stacking/Nesting Rectangular Basket with Acacia Lid – Buy on Amazon

    Pumpkin Spice and Everything Nice Shirt - Useful Things to Buy on Amazon

    Pumpkin Spice and Everything Nice Shirt – Buy on Amazon

    Buffalo Check rug to layer under your doormat for an easy fall look - Useful Things to Buy on Amazon

    Buffalo Check rug to layer under your doormat for an easy fall look – Buy on Amazon

    Amazon Prime Pick - Have fresh herbs year round with Glowpear's Self-Watering Mini Rail Planter - Useful Things to Buy on Amazon

    Have fresh herbs year round with Glowpear’s Self-Watering Mini Rail Planter – Buy on Amazon

    18 x 18 Fall Pillow Covers Amazon Prime - Useful Things to Buy on Amazon

    18 x 18 Fall Pillow Covers – Buy on Amazon

    Mirror LED Flameless Candles another Useful Thing to Buy on Amazon - Useful Things to Buy on Amazon

    Mirror LED Flameless Candles another Useful Thing to Buy on Amazon – Buy on Amazon

    UGG Women's Scuffette Ii Slipper - Useful Things to Buy on Amazon

    UGG Women’s Scuffette Ii Slipper – Buy on Amazon

    Pumpkin Fall Doormat - Useful Things to Buy on Amazon

    And add a Fall doormat to layer on the check rug to complete the look – Buy on Amazon

    Low Top Round Toe Star Casual Sneakers - Useful Things to Buy on Amazon

    Low Top Round Toe Star Casual Sneakers – Buy on Amazon

    Blowfish Malibu Women's Radiki SHR Fashion Boot - Useful Things to Buy on Amazon

    Blowfish Malibu Women’s Radiki SHR Fashion Boot – The inside lining is covered with a super cozy faux shearling! Fold down the top of the boot to show off this great design feature, or wear all the way up for added warmth. Wear with your favorite leggings and hoodie for an easy, on-trend look this fall. Buy on Amazon

    Heated Fleece Travel Throw for Car - Useful Things to Buy on Amazon

    Heated Fleece Travel Throw for Car – Buy on Amazon

    Blue Light blocking glasses for kids - Useful Things to Buy on Amazon

    Blue Light blocking glasses for kids watching screens during remote learning – Buy on Amazon


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  • Back To School Gift Guide 2020

    Back To School Gift Guide 2020

    We’ve put together a list of cute, fun items to make going back to school this year just a little brighter! Check out our Back to School Gift Guide for 2020.

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    Refillable Hand Sanitizer Key Chains for their backpack

    1. Super cute characters for elementary aged kids (or anyone with a fun outlook on life) – Buy on Amazon
    2. Fun patterns for tween aged kids – Buy on Amazon
    3. Scalloped edges for teenagers – Buy on Amazon
    4. For baseball lovers – Buy on Amazon

    Fun face masks

    Kids’ 2pk Cloth Face Masks – Cat & Jack™ – Buy at Target

    Kids’ 2pk Cloth Face Masks – Cat & Jack™ – Buy at Target

    Tie Dye DIYGet a pack of plain white masks and a tie-dye kit. What a fun back to school activity and the kids will have one-of-a-kind masks to show off! We bought these masks, they are big on my 6 year old, but fit older kids well.

    Port Authority Reusable Face Cover – Buy on Amazon

    We just did this with our own kids an they had a blast. Check out their home made tie-dye masks below!

    Tulip X-Large Block Party Tie Dye Kit 16oz – Buy on Amazon

    Our homemade tie-dye face masks – my kids LOVED this activity!

    Fun Lunch Bags

    1. Donut lunchbox – Buy on Perpetual Kid
    2. Shark Lunchbox- Buy at Target
    3. Nasa Retro Lunchbox- Buy at Target
    4. Igloo Marble Lunchbox- Buy at Target

    Other School Essentials

    JBuddies Studio Wired Kids Headphones – Buy at Target
    We bought these for our kids at the end of last school year and I was impressed with them. Both of my kids went through 2 pairs each, but these are much more durable with a braided nylon cord and folding design. They also come in 4 colors so I could get different colors for my two kids.

    Mead Trapper Keeper 3 Ring Binder – Buy on Amazon

    Snack Smart Subscription Box – Buy on Snack Nation

    Remote Learners – Back to School Gift Guide

    Blue Light blocking glasses for kids watching screens during remote learning – Buy on Amazon

    Trapper Keeper Game – Buy on Amazon

    Desktop organizer with charging ports. – Buy on Amazon
    Desktop organization was a huge issue for us during the last few months of remote learning. I love the idea of an organizer that also can charge my kids school issued devices!

    Rotating Supply Organizer – Buy on Amazon

    Learning Resources Create-a-Space Storage Center – Buy on Amazon

    Chair Back Organizer – Buy on Amazon

    Sunrise Alarm Clock by LBell – Buy on Amazon

    Kids Art Easel Double Sided, Whiteboard & Chalkboard – Buy on Amazon

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  • Slap Ya Mama Seasoning Review

    Slap Ya Mama Seasoning Review

    My sister-in-law has an obsession that is contagious. During our last visit she introduced me to Slap Ya Mama by suggesting I add a little to my eggs. “I put it on everything, it’s amazing!”, she said. She wasn’t wrong! Fast forward 2 months and I’m using it everyday and have signed-up for Subscribe & Save delivery on Amazon. So we at TINA have decided to share her discovery with you! Read on for our Slap Ya Mama Seasoning Review and Popcorn Recipe.

    The best thing about Slap Ya Mama, is that my 9 year old daughter became obsessed with it too! She typically doesn’t like spicy food but she loves this seasoning. The absolute miracle is that she is now eating foods she doesn’t normally like such as scrambled eggs, rice and veggies. Yes veggies, and she will eat larger portions of said veggies!

    Slap Ya Mama Seasoning Bottle

    Slap Your Mama comes in 4 different flavors, Original Blend, Hot Cajun Blend, White Pepper Blend and an all natural Low Sodium Blend. We have been using the Original Blend but have the Hot Cajun on order. As I mentioned before, my younger daughter uses the Original so if you really like spicy food I would go straight to the Hot Cajun. The Original can get spicy if you add enough but then it gets a little too salty for my taste.

    We truly use this spice blend on everything! Here are some of our favorite ways to use it:

    • Sprinkled on roasted veggies
    • As a dry-rub on grilled chicken
    • As a seasoning for popcorn
    • Sprinkled on fried or scrambled eggs
    • We’ve even put it on pizza!

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    Slap Ya Mama Popcorn Recipe

    Our favorite way to use Slap Ya Mama is to add it to freshly popped popcorn!

    Perfectly Seasoned Slap Ya Mama Popcorn:

    2-3 Tbsp Olive Oil or Coconut Oil
    1/2 Cup Popcorn Kernels
    Slap Ya Mama – to taste

    Add olive oil to the bottom of a large pot and turn heat to med-high. Add popcorn kernels and cover pot. Shake pot with lid on as the oil and popcorn heat. Continue to shake pot occasionally as the popcorn starts to pop. Keep the pot on the heat until the popping slows down. Pour directly into large bowl and season generously with Slap Ya Mama.

    Slap Ya Mama Seasoning Bottle

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