Super Easy Organic Crepes

When I was younger, I used to love going to breakfast and ordering crepes. Not only did I feel a little "fancy" but they were something that I didn't get at home. Sure, ordering pancakes was good too BUT mom made pancakes all the time at home so I wanted something different. Even as an adult...I LOVE a great crepe. Small shops seem to be popping up everywhere and including toppings like fresh fruit, savory cheeses, and even liquor infused crèmes (YUM, btw) so my love affair has continued into  my adulthood.

I realized jut the other day that I had never introduced my kids to my friend "The Crepe". I guess I always thought that they were tough to make which was why I didn't get them at home a lot as a kid...luckily for me, I found that they are actually just as easy as pancakes to make and were a nice break from the norm.

CLICK HERE TO TREAT YOUR FAMILY, just don't let them know it's this easy!

T.S. Power Nuggets, Review & Giveaway!

Yep, that is chocolate!

I always am looking to try new things but when something says Vegan, Raw, low-glycemic, flour free, gluten free AND dairy & soy free all in the same sentence ...I am a bit skeptical. I have tried pretty much every protein bar that I can get my hands on and sometimes am disappointed when I flip it over to see the amount of sugar, fats, or fake ingredients listed on the label. When I saw TS Power Nuggets on the internet boasting EVERYTHING that I was looking for without what I wasn't....I HAD TO GET MY HANDS ON SOME! One bite and I was in LOVE!

 

So I am teaming up with a few pals to give some AWAY and you definitely want to win! This giveaway is being brought to you by the following team -

 

TruStrength Power Nuggets, Heather from Frugal Fit Family, & Christine from Juggling Real Food and Real Life.

 

These little "nuggets" pack tons of flavor AND protein! What I love is that you can actually see the ingredients in the nuggets which is not only great to see but gives it a GREAT texture - something that is lacking in many of the protein options out there. When I fell in love, it was time to get to the creator Kristen McCormick-Marchese. She is a nutritional consultant, natural foods chef, and fitness trainer...and happens to know a thing or two about creating a protein packed treat with tons of flavor (if you ask me).

 

Here is what she had to say!

TruStrength Power Nuggets make for the perfect snack or meal replacement for busy moms on-the-go, moms looking to lose the extra baby weight, pregnant women, and even kids! "For a busy mom they make for the perfect healthy snack she can pop in her purse and have with that morning coffee, as she drops off the kids at school; or even a quick snack she can keep in the car, as a snack for herself, as she carts the kids around to after school practices. TS Power Nuggets also provide an energizing snack for kids to munch on before they head to practice or tide them over til dinner, while doing their homework. They are dipped in a little bit of raw chocolate so they will feel like they are getting a treat, but something you, as a mom, can feel good about!

Our Power Nuggets also make for a wonderfully nutritious snack or meal replacement for that oh-so-exhausted mom, nursing her new-born. We know having a baby can come with a lot of sleepless nights and tired days; so our nuggets provide a quick easy nutritious grab for a mom that is trying to stay healthy and get her figure back, but doesn't have the energy to cook a meal. TruStrength Power Nuggets are made of only whole food ingredients, and loaded with plant-based protein, carbohydrates, and healthy fats that both you and your baby need. Where we add minimal heat to the product, your bodies' will absorb all the healthy vitamins, minerals and antioxidants; therefore, giving you and your kids the energy you need to get through those busy days. 

 

A lot of customers have used the nuggets to lose weight or just lost weight from eating them, not intentionally. Reason being, instead of going for that unhealthy vending machine snack or junk food that might be lurking around the house, they grab a low-calorie, super satisfying nugget, or two, instead, and save themselves a lot of empty calories, sugar, and saturated fats. Everything in our nuggets is good for you and highly utilizable for your body right away. They are low-glycemic, as we just sweeten them with a touch of agave, so they won't spike you, or your kids', insulin levels. They are light enough to not weigh you down, but filling enough to satisfy any craving, or low energy levels you may have in between meals.

 

TruStrength Power Nuggets are vegan, gluten-free, flour-free, dairy-free, soy-free, and very low-glycemic. They are not only a perfect health bar for moms and kids; but also, office workers, athletes, gym warriors, diabetics, people suffering from diseases or neurological/neuromuscular disorders to name a few. "

 

 Doesn't that sound like something you need to try?!

 Grab yours online from http://trustrengthcommunity.com/power-nuggets/ or ask about them at Whole Foods!

 

Okay, Okay, I know,....enough of the details...on to the GIVEAWAY!

 

If you win, Not only are you going to get 4 packs of TruStrength POWER NUGGETS, but you will also get a Vanilla Latte Body Scrub crafted with organic AND vegan, & $10 in Paypal CASH!

 

Hurry Up and Enter to Win NOW!

 

We are giving you TONS of ways to enter so hurry up and get your entries in!

 

 

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5 ways to earn CASH at the grocery!

With the New Year comes resolutions to save money and none of us ever assumes this will come out of our grocery budget! Good news for us all is that we can actually not only SAVE money but we can also MAKE money at the Grocery Store!

As we all know, we can print online coupons...but all of the grocery stores seem to have tightened up their coupon restrictions and now they only double up to $1.00, will only take 6 per manufacturer, and even have a quantity cap on the item - NOT what you see on extreme couponing, right!?

So, I had to do a little digging but found a few ways to get some extra bang for my buck. Now not only can I use the coupons BUT I also get cash deposited into an account just by using some of the apps that I downloaded to my smartphone. Each week, I am able to rack up extra money and it gets deposited directly into my paypal account (or bank account).

Click HERE to find out how I earn extra cash with these 5 apps!

DIY Balsamic Glaze Recipe!

I will be the first person to admit that my love for balsamic glaze goes way beyond love.. I am an addict. There is almost nothing in this world that isn't made better by this dark & sweet glaze: pizza; tomatoes; salads; fruits...yep, the list goes on and on. I always ask for it in restaurants when available but have never purchased it for my home due to one main thing...COST.

See how I save a little money and make my glaze in just a few minutes!  

Save money AND make ORGANIC sodas with the Soda Stream!

I can not tell you how honestly thrilled my son was to open up a Soda Stream soda maker for Christmas. Maybe it wasn't a traditional gift for an 11 year old boy BUT for my son, it was a step towards incorporating sodas into his everyday life - and he was IN!

(IF YOU HAVE BEEN THINKING ABOUT ONE...Click HERE and get $10 off all Home Soda Makers with Promo Code: BESTFRIEND!)
CLICK HERE To LEARN HOW!

Red Palm Oil - To Try...or not to try...That is the Question

So...my husband came home from one of our favorite places the other day with something new in his bag...Red Palm Oil. He had been hearing that he should try it, knew NOTHING else about it, but saw that there were tons of people around the shelves AND the sign said that it was Organic - so he was in.

BUT WAS I!? Time to do the research.... Read more HERE

Hamilton Beach Sandwich Maker Giveaway! Sponsored by Mommy Only Has Two Hands!

About six months ago I saw the Hamilton Beach Sandwich Maker in a commercial and new I needed to get myself one.  I love those Jimmy Dean breakfast sandwiches and with my hypoglycemia I need to make sure my mornings are protein packed. So instead of spending $5 to six bucks in the drive through or on those sandwiches at the store, you can buy all the ingredients, eggs, cheese, sausage patties, or my personal favorite "Canadian Bacon" that I buy at Sam's club and English muffins and save yourself money in the long run if you are constantly wanting a breakfast sandwich when you walk out the door.  The Hamilton Breakfast Sandwich Maker is a great way to save money if you constantly find yourself in the drive through or buying the read made ones.  Each sandwich can be made in 5 minutes or less and you can decide how you want to make your sandwich. After a friend of mine visited in July, she bought herself a sandwich maker just like mine.  Here's a quick video of just how easy it is to use:     

And because I love this Kitchen appliance so much and its made my mornings easier, I would love to gift this one to a lovely reader. I've teamed up with Heather from familyFitFrugal.com and Stephanie from WifeMommyMe.com to help promote this giveaway!  Details: All entrants must be 18 years of age or older living in the continental United States only. A winner is drawn via random draw.  Hamilton Beach Sandwich Maker

Disclaimer: Heather at "Mommy Only Has 2 Hands" is responsible for the distribution of this giveaway to the winner. The winner will be contacted within 48 hours of giveaway end date via the email used in the giveaway form. All entrants must be 18 years of age or older living in the continental United States only.

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The All New Keurig 2.0- review - say #hellokeurig to organic coffees!

I was so happy to get the email saying that I was selected to test the new Keurig 2.0 coffeemaker! Not only was I already a Keurig user BUT my husband has a new addiction to coffee so this was perfect timing.

This 2.0 has TONS of features but If I had to pick something about this new Keurig that is my favorite...I would definitely say that it is the coffee pot and the ability to brew more than 1 cup at a time. The biggest use of our old keurig came when we had friends or family over...I would sit at that stupid machine (used to love it but I have now moved on to the 2.0) and make cup after cup after cup. Now, I simply slide the carafe in and hit start. It will brew enough for about 3-4 people depending on the mug size! The pot also stays for warm so it is easy to brew and let sit for a few while serving desserts,...or making your way through a Monday morning.

I also am pretty passionate about living as organically as possible...and while there aren't too many 2.0 organic cup varieties yet...all you have to do is grab one of the reusable Cups and fill it with your favorite organic variety.

 Here is the ONLY downside to my new 2.0 it is ONLY compatible with cups and packs bearing the "Keurig label"...so...if you have some off-brand ones that you want to use up, you will HAVE to get the reusable cartridge.

Back to some features....you can set the strength of your brew, you can program it to start in the morning, customizable wallpapers, it lights up, can be used as a nightlight, and the darn thing even switched its time by itself.

So, honestly, it's an amazing piece of equipment that has made things so much easier around my home.. especially when brewing things like apple cider that the kids absolutely love... hello carafe!

Super Easy Organic General Tso's Sauce

When my family and I began our healthy eating journey, we easily gave up having "junk food" around the house", eating fast food, and had no problems choosing organic vs. traditional. We made a pretty smooth transition but after time found that we missed some of our favorite dishes like General Tso's from our neighborhood Chinese restaurant.

This was one dish that I was VERY afraid to try making at home. I have mastered pizza, tortillas, desserts...BUT I was afraid that I wouldn't be able to match the General's Tofu we were used to. I still had to try because the cheat nights at the Chinese restaurant were filled with processed ingredients and sugar. If I could make it myself....we could have it more often without having a cheat day :)

I saw many recipes online and to be honest...some were pretty intimidating. May recipes called for a number of ingredients and most were items that I simply don't keep around the house. The recipe that I ended up with may NOT be a traditional General Tso's BUT it was one that I can make with ingredients that I keep around the house and it was extremely kid friendly!

Click HERE to get the recipe!