Wednesday, August 31, 2011

Shopping For Cutlery



I need new cutlery so I decided to look around and see which set I want to get. I settled on this Knife Block Set by Rachael Ray from Furi. It's so nice. I cannot wait to get it and put it to use. I love the way this set looks and I know I am going to love the feel of it as well. I found it at cooking.com where there is a wonderful selection of cutlery.




Rachael Ray from Furi Knife Block Set:


Füri Rachael Ray Essentials is made from the finest German CrMoV stainless steel, forged bolster, one-piece with blade, and strong tang for supreme strength. The handle core is made from ultra-tough molded polypropylene (PP), with an injection-molded synthetic outer layer of ‘superior grip' thermoplastic elastomer (TPE, a durable synthetic rubber). The patented* Füri ‘reverse-wedge' shape handle prevents your hand from slipping forward even when wet or oily. The harder you cut the more the handle of the knife locks into your hand, makMade from the finest German CrMoV stainless steel for the ideal combination of edge retention, ease of sharpening and corrosion resistance. Gusto-Grip handle design has a tailor-made finger groove with palm control grip creating an ergonomically safe handle. Solid cast stainless steel counterweight mounted at the end of the handle for precision balance.

Set Includes:
  • 8-in. Cook's Knife

  • 8-in. Bread Knife

  • 8-in. Carving Knife

  • Carving Fork

  • 7-in. Edgy Santoku Knife

  • 6-in. Serrated Utility Knife

  • 5-in. Boning Knife

  • 3.5-in. Paring Knife

  • Poultry Shears

  • Bamboo Knife Block

    (Item #610780) w8


  • Product Characteristics:
    Material:   Bamboo Knife Block
    Origin:   China
    Material Blade:   Stainless Steel
    Material Handle:   Silicone
    Size:   10-pc.
    Cleaning & Care:   Handwash Recommended
    Warranty:   Lifetime




    Isn't that a fine looking set of knives?  It was love at first sight for me.  This set of knives has five out of five stars on customer reviews.  That's the best rating you can get. If you're in the market for cutlery, go to cooking.com and check out their amazing selection.  I know you will find the set of your dreams just like I did.


    Monday, August 29, 2011

    Wow, You Can Save A Lot Of Money With Straight Talk

    This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Straight Talk for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.
    I am so happy that I found out about straight talk.  I love the idea that I feel richer with Straight Talk because I cut my cell phone bill in half. You have to be crazy to be on a contract these days when you can get everything you need without one.  Imagine the amount of money you could save switching to Straight Talk.  I have decided to use the extra money and save it up for a vacation at the end of the year.  What would you buy with the extra money you save?
    Once I found out about Straight Talk they had me, Hook, line and sinker this is the best deal for a cell phone that I have ever been able to find.  Straight Talk has everything you needcall a friend
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    call a friend now and spread this good news! A mom knows best and giving Straight Talk a try will not hurt your budget, instead, you will feel richer!


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    Hapari Swimwear Giveaway $85 Gift Card Code Ends 9/15/11 at 7 PM EST


    Giveaway:
    I just found a new place to buy my swimsuits.  I have always loved a good modest looking swimsuit and now I have found the perfect store to buy them from.  They have so many amazing styles to choose from.  They even have plus size for those of us that need them.


    Hapari International LLC has offered to send a winner from my blog an $85 gift card code.  They have amazing women's swimwear.



    I love this new Mango Mudd Sport One Piece swimsuit.  It's great colors and it would look really nice on me.  
    You can enter to win the gift card code up to three times, only the first entry is mandatory.  You must be a public follower of my blog to enter.  Leave a separate comment for each entry you complete.  Put your email in your comment if it's not visible on your blogger profile.  Giveaway ends 9/15/11 at 7 PM EST.


    Mandatory Entry:
    1.  Go to www.hapari.com and look around come back with the name or link to your favorite swimsuit, leave it in a comment with your email address if it's not visible on your blogger profile.


    Extra Entries:


    2.  Share the link to the suit of your choice on facebook, leave a link to your post on facebook.



    3.  Share the link to the suit of your choice on twitter, leave a link to your tweet.


    I will use random.org to select the winner and notify the email via email.  Winner will have 72 hours to respond to my email or I will have to select another winner.  Thanks for reading my blog and participating.  Good luck!

    Winner selected and emailed.  Congrats to:
    lilyk said... 90
    I shared the link to the suit of my choice on Twitter at https://twitter.com/#!/likwan/status/114417431304343552.

    Friday, August 26, 2011

    Clif Bar Review & Giveaway Ends 9/5/11 at 7 PM EST

    I received several Clif Bars to sample and review.  I received the CLIF BAR Coconut Chocolate Chip, as well as two new flavors of CLIF MOJO, White Chocolate Macadamia and Dipped S’mores, and our two new flavors of CLIF CRUNCH, Blueberry Crisp and Chocolate Peanut Butter.  These are really good.  I enjoyed each and every one of the.  They are very filling and satisfying.  I would recommend Clif Bar products to anyone.  I was very impressed with the quality of the products. 

    Whole, organic ingredients. Good nutrition. And great taste. Whether you're on a 150-mile bike ride or making your way through a long day, it's the energy bar for everyone.
    It's the first bar we made, and it's still everything we're about. Whole, organic ingredients. Performance nutrition. And great taste. Whether you're on a 150-mile bike ride or exploring a new trail, this energy bar is built to sustain your adventure.
    It's a pretty simple equation: put good food in, get good performance out. The bonus is that organic foods aren't just good for your body, they're also good for the planet. With a mix of whole grains, protein and fiber, Clif Bar gives you sustained energy to be in it to your limit.


    Some adventures call for a lighter snack. With this in mind, we created CLIF CRUNCH® – a crunchy, delicious snack bar that provides you with the energy you need whatever the adventure.


    Mojo Dipped is packed with pieces of all your favorite fruits, nuts, pretzels and other yummy treats. And, it’s 70% organic: good for you and the earth. Wait, it gets better. Then we dip each bar in tasty layer of creamy vanilla, decadent cocoa or smooth peanut butter. The same great sweet & salty flavor you’ve come to love from Mojo, but with a new twist!


    Giveaway (you must be a follower of my blog to enter the giveaway, leave a separate comment for each entry you complete, put your email in the comment if it's not visible on your blogger profile)

    Mandatory Entry - Go to their website and find a fun fact, come back here and leave it in a comment.

    Entra Entries -

    Like Clif Bar on facebook, leave a comment with your facebook name letting me know you did.

    Like Let's Eat 2 Day on facebook, leave a comment with your facebook name letting me know you did.

    Follow me on twitter, leave a comment with your twitter name letting me know did.

    Follow @ClifBar on twitter, leave a comment with your twitter name letting me know you did.

    Email subscribers get another entry, just leave a comment that you are an email subscriber.


    You can enter up to six times.  Giveaway ends 9/5/11 at 7 PM EST.  I will use random.org to select a winner and email the winner to notify them.  Winner will have 72 hours to respond to my winning email or I will have to select another winner.  Contiguous US only.  No PO Boxes.  Thank you for reading and participating.

    Bekah said... 37
    I follow Clif bar on twitter. @kufb50 houowl at gmail dot com
     winner selected and emailed, thanks for participating.

    Tuesday, August 23, 2011

    Kicking Horse Coffee Review & Giveaway Ends 8/31/11 at 7 PM EST

    I received a can of Kick Ass Coffee from Kicking Horse Coffee to sample and review.  I love coffee and couldn't wait to try this one.  Kicking Horse Coffee is new to me.  I have never tried it before.  I love the aroma that the kick ass coffee gives off.  I ground up enough beans for a small pot and brewed.  It smells amazing.  It is a nice dark coffee.  I enjoyed a cup black and then I had another cup with some french vanilla creamer in it.  This coffee is really enjoyable.  I can't wait to have another cup tomorrow morning.  I am a huge fan of Kicking Horse Coffee and I can't wait to try the other varieties as well. 

    Kick Ass [Dark]

    One of  our picks.The name says it all: carpe diem, play to win, no regrets. Don't let this cute little donkey fool you-he plays for keeps. This take-no-prisoners roast is popular with athletes who'd rather enjoy a good cup of coffee than choke down an energy bar before a workout. A great mix of Indonesian and Central American beans that is guaranteed to kick some sense into you.
    Tasting Notes: Intense, full-bodied, dark-roasted attitude

    If you would like to win your very own can of Kick Ass Coffee, just enter the giveaway below.

    Giveaway: (you must follow my blog publicly to enter the giveaway, leave a separate comment for each entry you complete, put your email in your comment if it's not visible on your blogger profile)

    1.  Go to their website and tell me another variety that you would like to try.

    2.  Email subscribers of Let's Eat 2 Day get an extra entry, just leave a comment letting me know you are an email subscriber and what email you subscribe with.

    3.  Like Let's Eat 2 Day on facebook, leave a comment with your facebook name letting me know you do.

    4.  Like Kicking Horse Coffee on facebook, leave a comment letting me know you do with your facebook name.

    5.  Follow Kicking Horse Coffee on twitter, leave a comment letting me know you do with your twitter name.

    6.  Follow me on twitter, leave a comment with your twitter name letting me know you do.

    You can enter up to six times.  I will select a winner using random.org after the giveaway ends on 8/31/11 at 7 PM EST.  I will notify the winner via email.  Winner will have 72 hours to respond to my email with their mailing address and phone number for shipping purposes.  If no response if received in 72 hours I will have to choose another winner using random.org.  Thank you for reading my blog and participating.

    Egare1 said... 78
    I follow as Egare1, and I'd love to try the Hoodoo Jo coffee!
     winner selected and emailed, thanks for participating.

    My Cookware Wish List

    I was just browsing at The Food Network Store and I found the Food Network Cookware Set of my dreams.  I am going to save up and get this.  It's so nice.  I love the Nonstick Orange Cookware Set (14-pc.) Hard Anodized  by Rachael Ray.

    See how pretty it is!  I love the orange!  I would cook a mean meal on this food network cookware set.

    Here are the Details:


    Product Description

    This cookware set is an exceptional value, including all of the pans needed to equip your kitchen with the most used cooking pieces. As the set contains only basic pieces, you'll really use each and every pan. It includes sauce pans for whisking a homemade sauce or cooking your morning oatmeal, a big stockpot for soups, stews or boiling pasta, and skillets (probably the most used pan in any kitchen) that will help you turn out perfect pancakes or a tasty tuna melt.

    Set Includes:
    • 1.5-qt. Covered Sauce Pan
    • 2-qt. Covered Sauce Pan
    • 3-qt. Covered Sauce Pan
    • 4.5-qt. Covered Sauce Pot
    • 6-qt. Covered Stockpot
    • 4.5-qt. Covered Saute Pan
    • 8-in. Skillet
    • 10-in. Skillet

    Features:
    • Hard-Anodized Construction: Professional hard-anodized construction provides even heating throughout the pan and is preferred for its exceptional strength and durability.
    • Grippy Silicone Handles: Contemporary stainless steel and silicone handles are comfortable to hold and oven safe to 400°F.
    • Durable Nonstick Interior: Durable nonstick allows food to slide off easily and reduces clean-up time.
    • Dripless Pouring: Elegant flared rims provide easy, dripless pouring.
    • Glass Lids: See-through tempered glass lids with stainless steel rims lock in flavor and allow you to monitor the cooking process without releasing moisture. Lid handles have clearance for safe lifting.

    Item# 247525
    Cleaning & Care : Handwash Recommended
    Material : Hard Anodized Aluminum
    Origin : Thailand
    Size : 14-pc.
    Warranty : Limited Lifetime
    Weight : 26.3-lbs.


    If you haven't been to the Food Network Store online, you are truly missing out.  They have everything!


    I Heart My Kuvings Professional Silver Centrifugal Juicer - NJ-9500U

    Product Details

    Kuvings Professional Silver Centrifugal Juicer - NJ9500U

    Specifications:
    • Color: Silver/Black
    • Juicer Type: Centrifugal
    • Speed: 2 Speeds: Low (9,500 RPM) / Turbo (11,000 RPM)
    • Motor Wattage: 350W
    • Processing Speed: 11,000 RPM
    • Voltage: 120V/60Hz
    • Materials: ABS, PC, STS304
    Demo Video:
    See the Kuvings juicer in action.
    Approximate Dimensions:
    • Depth: 6.49"
    • Height: 17.12"
    • Width: 9.64"
    Approximate Weight:
    • Unit: 8 lbs
    • Shipping: 9 lbs
    This juicer is amazing!  I love how quiet it is.  I love how fast it works.  I get all my veggies washed and cut up into smaller pieces and then I just throw them in the juicer.  It's so easy to use and works amazingly.   I really would recommend this juicer to anyone who is thinking about getting into juicing.  It's not expensive and it works wonderfully.  You can purchase it online. 

    I am still juicing nightly.  I have replaced my normal dinner with a mean green juice.  I have substituted the kale with spinach, it's easier for me to find and I like it better, but other than that I am sticking to the recipe I posted in the last blog post.  There are a million juices you can make once you own the juicer.  Just get the fresh produce and let the juicer do it's magic.  I promise you will not regret your decision to start juicing!

    Pillsbury Sweet Moments Bite Size Brownies Review & Giveaway Ends 8/30/11 at 7 PM EST

    MyBlogSpark sent me a Pillsbury Sweet Moments Bite-Size Brownies prize pack to review and they have also offered the same prize pack for a giveaway on my blog.  The package includes the following:

    • 2 VIP coupons for the free purchase of any Pillsbury® Sweet Moments® variety
    • Leather journal
    • Fleece blanket
    • Coffee mug
    It's really nice.  I went and got the Pillsbury Sweet Moments right away.  I chose the:
    Fudge Escape Sweet Moments
    All I can say is wow, these are amazing treats.  I loved both of them.  I cannot choose a favorite.  I can't wait to try the other varieties.  They have several different ones to choose from.  You can find these in the refrigerated section near the cookie dough at the grocery store.   My whole family was blown away with how great these treats are.  They are delicious.  We were all so impressed with the quality of the dessert.  I can't wait to try more flavors.

    If you would like to win the prize pack MyBlogSpark has offered enter the giveaway below.
    Giveaway (you must follow my blog on google friend connect to enter, leave your email in your comment if it's not visible on your blogger profile, put a separate comment for each entry you complete)

    Mandatory Entry:  
    Just leave a comment with your answer to this question:
    What is your everyday “sweet moment"?

    Extra Entries:

    Email subscribers to Let's Eat 2 Day get an extra entry, just leave a comment letting me know you subscribe via email and the email address you subscribe with.

    Like Let's Eat 2 Day on facebook, leave a comment with your facebook name letting me know you did.

    Follow me on twitter, leave a comment with your twitter name letting me know you follow me.

    Follow Pillsbury®’s Twitter page: http://bit.ly/PillsSweetMoments leave a comment letting me know you follow and what your twitter name is.

    Like Pillsbury®’s Facebook page: http://on.fb.me/SMPillsbury leave a comment with your facebook name letting me know you like them on facebook.

    Visit Pillsbury® Sweet Moments®’ Website: http://bit.ly/PillsburySM and tell me which variety you want to try first.

    You can enter up to six times, only the first one is mandatory.  If you do not complete the mandatory entry any extras you do will not count.  I will use random.org to select the winner after the giveaway ends on 8/30/11 at 7 PM EST.  I will notify the winner via email.  Winner will have 72 hours to respond or I will have to select another winner.  Contiguous US only, no PO Boxes.  Thank you for reading and participating.

    "Disclosure: Pillsbury® Sweet Moments®, information, and giveaway have been provided by General Mills through MyBlogSpark."

    winner selected and emailed
    llinda29 said... 71
    my everyday “sweet moment is cookies

    Thursday, August 18, 2011

    Farm Rich Sandwich Melts Review & Giveaway Ends 8/27/11 at 7 PM EST

    Farm Rich sent me a coupon to get a free product to sample and review.  I went to Publix and after careful consideration decided on the Sandwich Melts.
    Mealtime or snack time, these tasty treats are sure to please your hungry crowd. Grilled flatbread with 100% real Mozzarella, Romano & Parmesan cheeses, all white meat chicken, crispy bacon, and a savory artichoke pesto sauce. Great taste without the grill!

    Product Features

    • Premium ingredients
    • Good source of protein and calcium
    • 100% real cheese
    • 0g trans fats per serving
    • Convenient resealable packaging
    I couldn't wait to get these home and try them.  Here's a picture of them.  Don't they look awesome?!
    The sandwich melts are so good.  They are everything I expected and more.  I am very impressed with the quality of the product.  I love how easy they are to heat up and enjoy!  My whole family enjoyed these.  We all loved every bite!  Farm Rich has a variety of great snacks that your whole family will enjoy!

    You can connect with them on facebook and/or twitter.
    If you would like to win a coupon for a free Farm Rich product of your choice enter to win below.

    Giveaway: (you must follow this blog publicly on google friend connect to enter, leave your email in your comment if it's not visible on your blogger profile.)


    Tell me which Farm Rich product you would choose if you won the giveaway.

    There's just one simple entry for this giveaway.  Giveaway ends on 8/27/11 at 7 PM EST.  I will use random.org to select a winner.  I will notify the winner via email and they will have 72 hours to get back to me with their mailing address or I will have to choose another winner.

    Thank you for reading and participating.
    Deborah Wellenstein said... 45
    I follow you via GFC as dwellenstein. I would like to try the stuffed pretzel bites. dwellenstein at cox dot net

    Tuesday, August 16, 2011

    Ayala's Herbal Water Review & Giveaway Ends 8/26/11 at 7 PM EST

    I received a sampler case of Ayala's herbal water to sample and review.  Typically I am not a fan of flavored water.  I like my water plain.  I tried the Lemongrass Mint Vanilla first and was blown away.  I loved it.  I couldn't wait to try the other flavors.
    I have tried each of the flavors and the Ginger Lemon Peel is my absolute favorite, but I love them all.  I am so impressed with the flavors.  They are not artificial.  They are just the perfect flavor added to the water.  I am a fan for life.  Thank you Ayala's Herbal Water for letting me try these!  I never would have known that I liked them until I tried them.


    They have offered a sampler case to one lucky winner on my blog.  To enter see the giveaway below.  Giveaway ends 8/26/11 at 7 PM EST.  Thanks for reading and participating.

    Giveaway: (you must be a public follower of my blog on google friend connect to enter, no PO boxes, contiguous US only, leave a separate comment for each entry you complete, put your email in your comment if it's not visible on your blogger profile)

    1.  Go to their website and tell me the flavor you would like to try first.

    2.  Sign up for their newsletter, leave a comment letting me know you did with the email you signed up with. 

    3.  Like Ayala's herbal water on facebook, leave a comment with your facebook name letting me know you like them.

    4.  Follow Ayala's herbal water on twitter, leave a comment letting me know you do with your twitter name.

    5.  Follow me on twitter, leave a comment with your twitter name letting me know you follow me.

    6.  Email subscribers of Let's Eat 2 Day get an extra entry, just leave a comment letting me know you subscriber.

    7.  Like Let's Eat 2 Day on facebook, let me know you do with your facebook name.

    You can enter up to seven times.  None of the entries are mandatory.  I will use random.org to select the winner once the giveaway is over.  I will notify the winner via email.  Winner will have 72 hours to respond to my email or I will have to select another winner.  Thank you for reading and participating.

    Cataroo said... 65
    I follow Ayala's herbal water on Twitter (@Kitty32504)! kitty32504 at cox dot net

    Monday, August 15, 2011

    Hollywood Cookie Diet Review & Giveaway Ends 8/24/11 at 7 PM EST

    I received the Hollywood Cookie Diet to sample and review.  I got a box of each of the flavors.  I have tried all four and love each of them.  My favorite is the chocolate chip cookie.  I had one cookie for breakfast and then another for a mid morning snack.  These cookies are so good.  They do not leave me feeling hungry right after eating them.  They do not have too much sugar, so there's not a sugar crash after eating a Hollywood Cookie Diet cookie.  I love the Hollywood Cookie Diet.  I did not feel deprived.  I felt full and satisfied after eating a cookie.  They really are amazing cookies.
    They have four different varieties to choose from.  I enjoyed all four of the varieties.  We all know that to lose weight we have to restrict calories, but that is easier said than done. When hunger strikes, diets fail. The Hollywood Cookie Diet works by satisfying your hunger and your sweet tooth. Simply eat up to four cookies a day, replacing breakfast and lunch, and eat a sensible dinner. Eat a cookie for breakfast, mid-morning snack, lunch and mid-afternoon snack. The Hollywood Cookie Diet works because it is a low calorie diet based on caloric restriction by meal replacement and portion control.

    We all know that to lose weight we have to restrict calories, but that is easier said than done. When hunger strikes, diets fail. The Hollywood Cookie Diet works by satisfying your hunger and your sweet tooth. Simply eat up to four cookies a day, replacing breakfast and lunch, and eat a sensible dinner. Eat a cookie for breakfast, mid-morning snack, lunch and mid-afternoon snack. The Hollywood Cookie Diet works because it is a low calorie diet based on caloric restriction by meal replacement and portion control.

    Each cookie is individually wrapped for eating on-the-go. Take a tasty meal with you to the office, on the plane, on the road, to the gym, or anywhere else you go. Each cookie is also a good source of fiber and protein.

    Based on the recommended 4 cookies per day (approximately 600 calories) and a light sensible dinner (approximately 800 calories), the average person who was consuming 3000 calories (or more) per day will lose approximately 15 pounds per month. Of course every individual is unique and results will vary based on many factors. An increase in exercise will help to increase weight loss.

    This may be the last diet you will ever need. Use The Hollywood Cookie Diet for as long as you want until you achieve your weight loss goals. You can also use the The Hollywood Cookie Diet as a maintenance program. Always keep a cookie in your car, in your office, or anywhere you get hungry, so you can enjoy a satisfying treat and not gain weight.
    I am very pleased with the quality of the product as well as the taste.  I know that this diet will be successful because I am cutting calories.  Cutting calories is the best way to lose weight.  Exercise is important too but cutting calories makes the pounds fall off.

    The sponsor has offered to give a box of each of the varieties to a lucky winner from my blog.  If you would like to enter, see the giveaway below.

    Giveaway:
    (You must follow my blog via google friend connect to enter, leave a separate comment for each entry you complete, put your email in your comment if it's not visible on your blogger profile)

    1.  Go to their website and tell me another product that you want to try.

    2.  Sign up for their newsletter, leave a comment letting me know that you did.

    3.  Follow Hollywood Diet Store on twitter, leave a comment letting me know you follow with your twitter name.

    4.  Follow me on twitter, leave a comment letting me know you do and your twitter name.

    5.  Like Let's Eat 2 Day on facebook, leave a comment letting me know you do with your facebook name.

    6.  Like Hollywood Diet on facebook, leave a comment letting me know you did with your facebook name.

    7.  Email subscribers of Let's Eat 2 Day get an extra entry, just leave a comment letting me know you are an email subscriber with the email address you subscribe with.

    You can enter up to seven times.  Giveaway ends on 8/24/11 at 7 PM EST.  I will use random.org to select a winner and notify the winner via email.  Winner will have 72 hours to respond to my email with their shipping information and phone number so that I can pass that along to the sponsor.  If the winner doesn't respond in time, I will have to choose another winner.  Thank you for reading and participating.  Contiguous US only, no PO Boxes.

    tdean30 said... 95
    GFC follower - Tonya Dean and I would like to try the 48 Hour Miracle Diet tdlsfm(at)gmail(dot)com

    Do You Juice?

    Recently I wanted the movie "Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead".  I was inspired to start juicing from watching the movie.  I did not have a juicer so I emailed Kuvings and asked them if they would send me a juicer so that I could review it on my blog.  The nice folks over there decided to sent me a Kuvings Professional Silver Centrifugal Juicer - NJ-9500U.

    I received the juicer on Friday.  I was so excited to get juicing.  I went to the store and bought some celery, cucumbers, kale, lemon, and granny smith apples.  I am going to use the mean green juice recipe that I found on the site for the movie for my first juice recipe.  I modified the recipe slightly because I didn't find the ginger root at our local grocery store.  I also didn't find kale except for in a bag, so I grabbed a bag and estimated the amount to put in the juicer.  The recipe is:

    Mean Green

    1 Bulk of kale
    4 Stalks of celery
    1 Cucumber
    2 granny smith apples
    ½ lemon
    Ginger root (thumb sized)
     
    It's really not that bad.  It makes a lot and I wasn't sure if I should have drank the whole thing or now.  But I drank a large glass full and it tasted alright.  I am going to do this every night instead of dinner for now.  I haven't made the commitment to switch totally to juice for 10 days to detox yet, but I am working on getting more vegetables and fruits in my diet through juicing for now.

    If you have not seen the movie, please watch it, you may be inspired just like me.  If you decide to get a juicer please check out the juicers at Kuvings.com.  The one they sent me is amazing.  It's so easy to use and to clean and it's not that loud.  It's also reasonable priced.  I'll update in about a week with my juicing report and status.

    Friday, August 12, 2011

    Teton Sports The Professional Review

    Teton Sports sent me The Professional in Silver & Black to review.

    Specs:
    • Dimensions: 21" x 15" x 9.5" (Full Capacity)
    • Pack Weight: 3 lbs
    • Shell: 600D PU
    • Capacity: 2000 cubic inches / 38 Liters
    • Color: Silver & Black
    Features:
    • Internal Organizer
    • Padded laptop compartment, fits most 17" laptops
    • Shoulder suspension straps for added comfort
    • Cell phone pocket on shoulder strap
    • iPod / MP3 media Port
    • Cell phone pocket on shoulder strap
    I love The Professional.  It has everything I look for in a backpack.  It's so nice looking and sturdy.  I am really impressed with Teton Sports.  I am thankful to have received The Professional to review.  You can connect with them on facebook and twitter.  They have giveaways monthly there.

    You can purchase Teton Sports products at Amazon.com.


    SnackAisle Review & Giveaway Ends 8/22/11 at 7 PM EST

    SnackAisle.com sent me a wonderful selection of their snacks to sample and review.  Before I tell you about what I tried, I wanted to tell you about this really cool Snack of the Month Club they have.  There are several different subscription options to choose from.  They have one called the Starving College Student Box which would be an amazing gift for a college student.  I know that I would have loved it when I was in college.  I just think the Snack of the Month Club is a neat idea.

    Pretzel Crisps Original - I love Pretzel Crisps.  Original is one of my favorites.  I like to have these with salsa on them.  They are so crispy and with just the right amount of salt.  I am a big fan of the pretzel crisps.

    Pretzel Crisps Deli Style Everything - These are really tasty, they are good  just out of the bag.  I haven't found a topping that I like with them.  They are so full of flavor it's hard to combine all those flavors with something else.  I enjoyed these as well.

    Route 11 Dill Pickle Potato Chips - I didn't know if I was going to like these or not because dill pickle potato chips sounded funny to me.  I loved these chips.  The dill pickle flavor is so good.  I had to put the bag down before I consumed the entire bag in one sitting.  These chips are delicious, a new favorite for me.

    Route 11 Sweet Potato Chips - I recently discovered that I like sweet potato fries, so I couldn't wait to try these and see if I like them as well.  Sure enough I am a big fan of the sweet potato chip.  They are wonderfully tasty. 

    Seapoint Farms Dry Roasted Edamame Lightly Salted - I had not ever heard of Edamame, so I really had no idea what to expect.  I did enjoy a few of these but they are not my favorite.  I passed them along to my husband who ate the rest, he loved them.

    White Mountain Kettle Corn - I took this with me to work for an afternoon snack.  I really enjoyed this kettle corn.  It was sweet and salty the perfect combination.

    KIND Plus Cranberry & Almond - This KIND Plus Cranberry & Almond bar is a mix of tangy cranberries & crunch almonds PLUS enhanced with antioxidants such as Vitamins A, C, & E which fight free radicals. This bar is all-natural, gluten-free and dairy free. This healthy snack bar is a rich source of fiber, low in sodium, and no trans fat.  Let me just say that this bar is amazing.  I have not ever had a KIND bar before, but I am impressed and can't wait to try all the different flavors. 

    WINETIME Dark Chocolate Dates & Almonds - WINETIME Dark Chocolate Dates & Almonds Bar are a healthy indulgence that contain more of the anti-aging compound Resveratrol than 50 glasses of red wine and the antioxidant power of dark chocolate. Also filled with 7 super fruits including Blueberry, Goji, and Acai, vegan, dairy & gluten free.  This bar is great also.  I love that it has all those super fruits in it. 

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