Puzzle Baron's Logic Puzzles, Sudoku, & The Complete Idiot's Guide to Picture Puzzles Review & Giveaway

Another fun book review & giveaway! And this time there are THREE, count 'em, three books in this prize pack!

1. Puzzle Baron's Logic Puzzles (vol 2) ($14.95)

2. Puzzle Baron's Sudoku ($9.95)

 3. The Complete Idiot's Guide to Picture Puzzles (vol 2) ($10.95)

These three brain-challenging books include a variety of puzzles for beginner through expert solvers. If the puzzles prove too difficult, there’s an answer key in each book to help.

My thoughts:

I love the feel of the books. Sturdy and nicely constructed covers. My oldest son, age 5, really enjoys the picture puzzle book. I was afraid to have him write in it, as it is a glossy paged book. They are very portable, perfect to take to soccer practice, at the beach, on road trips, etc. If you enjoy brain teasers, these are perfect for you! The puzzles range from easy to hard so there's something to appeal to anyone who loves a challenge.

WIN IT:

One reader will win their own trio of puzzle books to enjoy!

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Thanks for reading and good luck!!

 

Giveaway ends Aug 12 at 10pm EST. Winner will be chosen via random.org and emailed. Please make sure your email is public. If the winner does not respond within 48 hours, a new winner will be chosen. Giveaway open to US residents, 18+, no PO boxes. 

Not Your Mother's Beach Babe Spray review & Looking for Blog Event sponsors!

First of all, this hair product line has to be talked about. I don't know if you've heard of it, but I've fallen in love. <3

The first impression I got was from the packaging, just so adorable and plain irresistible, I had to buy some. Their quirky names for each product are so creative. Just look!

I purchased the Not Your Mother's Beach Babe texturizing sea salt spray.

It really works! I've looked high and low for a good texturizing spray and since I won't pay $100 for a bottle (minor exaggeration), then I really never tried the high end stuff. I'm on my 3rd bottle of Not Your Mother's brand and love love love it. I have wavy hair that can blow dry straight or scrunch up curly so it's a little versatile. This gives it a good wave like I was just at the beach. After I spray this all over on my damp hair, I scrunch it all up, then spray some hairspray on to keep it there. 

Here's a photo of my hair freshly done today :) The waves do soften out a bit throughout the day but that's because I prefer a flexible hold hairspray. If you used a strong hold spray, I'm sure it would hold well.

I'm looking forward to purchasing more Not Your Mother's products in the future. I purchased mine at Walmart, I'm not sure if they're sold anywhere else yet. 

You can visit nymbrands.com for more information.

Looking for BLOG EVENT sponsors!!

I'd like to host a Blogalicious Beauty Event and I'm looking for sponsors to show off their products! Looking for beauty products of any type for reviews and giveaways. Please read my PR/Reviews info page for more details and then contact me to participate! I'm trying to get these together by the end of the month. Thank you for your interest and help!

And the winner is....

 

 The winner of their very own copy of The Complete Idiot's Guide to Couponing is....

#43!

 

 

 

burmmy77 said... 

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@BrittanyHanson0

Congrats Brittany!  You have been emailed! :) Thanks everyone for entering!

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Couponing! (Review & Giveaway!)

 I was contacted and asked to do a review/giveaway on this book and I couldn't wait to receive it! I'm so interested in couponing but it can be so overwhelming and confusing. This book shows you everything you need to know and the best part is that it's all in easy to understand format. There are mini-tips along the way throughout the book to boost your know-how even more! I highly recommend this book to anyone who's been interested in couponing but didn't know how to start! I've already put many of my new tricks to use at the store.


The Complete Idiot's Guide to Couponing includes:

• Understanding couponing basics
• Tips on finding and cashing in on coupons
• Advice on multiple savings offers, money-back coupons and rewards programs
• The latest info on deal-of-the-day sites, rebates and other online coupon options
• How to best plan and organize coupons

One of my lucky readers will win their own copy! It could be you!!

To enter....

Mandatory entry-  Follow my blog via GFC on the right, you must be a public follower. (If you already follow, leave a comment saying you do). Please leave a comment for every entry- if it says +10, leave 10 comments or it will only count as one entry.

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 US only, 18+. This giveaway will end June 3rd at 10:00pm EST. A winner will be randomly chosen using random.org. I will notify the winner via the email available to me through their profile, please make sure your email is there. If I do not hear back after 48 hours, I will choose another winner. The prize will be sent directly from the company, I am not responsible for lost or stolen packages.

Good luck!

Char Crust Seasoning Review & Giveaway

Oh I have a yummy review for you! And a chance to win your own yumminess too!

Char Crust Seasonings are a fun delicious way to add tons of flavor without added fat or too many calories. I received 4 flavors for my review...

 In case you can't read them, there are All American Barbeque, Roasted Garlic Peppercorn, Ginger Teriyaki and Amazin' Cajun. Sound good, huh?

Well since I'm vegan, I couldn't test it on any meat dishes but I bet they would work wonders!! I steamed some broccoli and tossed it in a heaping tablespoon of the All American Barbecue. It surprised me how good it turned out! A little spice to it and a LOT of flavor for a small amount of seasoning.

 Char Crust® dry rub is one of very few certified kosher rubs on the market!

There are 9 flavors to choose from:

• Original Hickory Grilled
• Roasted Garlic Peppercorn
• All American BBQ
• Ginger Teriyaki
• Smoky Spicy Southwest
• Amazin' Cajun
• Sun-Dried Tomato & Garlic
• Hickory Molasses
• Roto Roast

BUY SOME:

Visit Char Crust's website and order some to try!

WIN SOME:

I'm giving away a 4 pack just like I received for a lucky reader to use at home!

Must be 18+ to enter, US only.
Giveaway ends May 30th.
Please use Rafflecopter widget below to enter.

Goooood luck!

Strawberry Banana n' Nut Butter LOVE these MUFFINS!

Hello all! I found an amazing vegan recipe for muffins that I just have to share! If you're a fan of Angela over at Oh She Glows, then you could have discovered them long ago. Even still, I'm just spreading the word on this jaw-dropping-tasty- heavenly -"love" muffin. That's what she calls them after all, and I know why!!

OH yes. This is heaven. Strawberries. Bananas. Pecans. Chia seed. DEE-licious!!

It was a little extra work compared to other muffins recipes I've done but it was well worth it! These little puppies are SO filling. My mom had one and said it filled her up so much, she hardly ate any dinner later! 

Strawberry, Banana n' Nut Butter Love Muffins

Prep Time: 15 mins

Cook Time: 25 mins

 

Makes 12 muffins 

Ingredients

• 13/4 c whole wheat flour
• 1/4 tsp. sea salt
• 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans
• 1 tsp. baking soda
• 1/2 tsp. baking powder
• 1.5 tbsp. ground chia seed (or flax) + 1/4 cup water
• 1.25 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 2 heaping tbsp. earth balance vegan butter
• 3 tbsp. nut butter(I used Nutella)
• 2 tbsp. pure maple syrup
• 1 large banana mashed, left a bit chunky
• 3/4 cup strawberries, chopped

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375F.
2. Grease a muffin tin and set aside.
3. In a small bowl mix the ground chia and water and set aside.
4. In a large bowl mix all dry ingredients (flours, salt, cinnamon, brown sugar, pecans, baking soda + powder). Set aside.
5. In a medium sized bowl, mix all wet ingredients (chia + water mixture, milk, warmed coconut butter, nut butter, maple syrup, mashed banana). Mix well.
6. Add wet to dry and stir.
7. Fold in chopped strawberries, reserving 1/4 of them to sprinkle on top of muffins.
8. Scoop mixture into muffin tin and sprinkle on remaining strawberries.
9. Bake for 25 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.

*Note- my instructions & ingredients differ from ohsheglows.com because I changed up a few things

 Banana gooey-ness inside, moist & yummy!!

 My little munchkin was happy to indulge!

 Isn't he just a doll??

Nutrition info- Per 1 muffin serving

Calories - 196
Calcium- 7 gm
Fat- 8gm
Protein- 4 gm
Sodium- 31 gm
Fiber- 4 gm

Vegan living rocks!

  

Vegan Minestrone Soup

Now I'm not sure if all minestrone soup is vegan but I know this one is. :D I haven't made it official on blogger but I've recently decided to go vegan. Boy, is it an adventure! It's like a religioun, everything looks different once you make the decision. Most of the things you were eating before (unless you already ate very clean) becomes "off limits". I feel really good though & I'm still trying to use up a lot of non-vegan foods in the house. So I threw this soup together this morning for lunches the next few days. I found the recipe on the side of the vegetable base jar!

Vegan Minestrone Soup

Ingredients:

3 tablespoons Better than Bouillon Vegetable Base (Organic)

2- 28 oz cans diced tomatoes

2 cups water

1- 15 oz can kidney beans (I used black beans)

1 diced onion 

1- 16 oz package frozen mixed vegetables

1 tsp each of garlic powder, dry basil

1/4 tsp black pepper

1 cup elbow macaroni

Bring to a boil. Add 1 cup uncooked elbow macaroni. Simmer, covered, for 15 minutes. Makes 3 quarts finished soup. 

I used 3 smaller cans of diced tomatoes (as pictured). The Red Gold brand has seasonings so I skipped adding the garlic powder & basil.

I tallied up the calories and I believe if the recipe serves 9 very easily, I didn't measure it but averaged 2 big ladle-fuls per serving. The calorie amount per serving (for 9) would be 183 cals, 1 gm fat, 7 gm calcium, 9 gm protein, & 7 gm fiber. Total cals is 1,650 so you can divide that by however many servings you make it to be.
 It is SO delicious, eating it right now as I type this, matter of fact. 

 The above picture is when it's all put together but not cooked yet.

 After it's cooked & ready to munch down on!

I think this would also taste great over some brown rice or quinoa.

Everyone have a wonderful HUMP day!