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Bob's Red Mill Organic Pancake & Waffle Mix

    

In an effort to keep our healthy eating goals going, my husband and I tried a little breakfast challenge. We decided to give Bob's Red Mill Organic Pancake and Waffle Whole Grain Mix a try since we loved the Muesli that they make. We have always used regular buttermilk pancake mixes in the past, but since we are actively trying to eat healthier, those don't make our grocery list anymore.

34° Crisps

We just found a Fall snack that is so good I don't even think words will do them justice! 34° Crisps are lighter, crispier, all-natural crackers. For such a healthy snack, I can't believe how delicious they are. We put out four flavors for our guests last night during our much belated housewarming party. Here's a little bit about the flavors:

Pink Blush Maternity Clothes...Giveaway!

Lately, I’m starting to wonder if the old saying “there’s something in the water” is true. My calendar is chalked full of baby showers and I’ve been getting calls almost weekly to share the exciting news that friends or family members are now eating for two. (In one case, three!)  This may explain why I found myself browsing the PinkBlush Maternity site for maternity clothes last week. After looking through page after page of super trendy maternity clothes, I realized how far the styles have come these days. Even more than that, these clothes are affordable!

Brylane Home 10-in-1 Toaster...Giveaway!

We are so excited about our Brylane 10-in-1 Toaster! My husband has been telling me that we need a toaster oven for over a year now, but I've been really resistant because I don't like having appliances that only have one function. In our last place it seemed like our entire counter space was taken up by toasters, panini makers, griddles, steamers, etc. When I came across this 10-in-1 toaster, it seemed like the perfect appliance for us. After using it for almost two weeks, I can't stop telling people how much we love it! We've tried almost every function already.

Corkcicle Wine Chiller

Since moving to DC my husband and I have come to love taking weekend trips to the wineries nearby. Often times we’ll partake in the wine tastings to learn a little more about wine etiquette and proper storage. Although one of the most important tips that has been stressed at several wineries is the importance of temperature, we find it a hassle to mess with an ice bucket. Turns out, someone else felt the same way and invented the Corkcicle! 

Booskerdoo Coffee

This morning my husband filled the house with the aroma of Booskerdoo Coffee's Jersey DINER-style blend coffee. The smell alone made for a wonderful way to wake up on a Saturday morning. Neither of us had tried Booskerdoo's coffee before, but we had heard that true coffee snobs love it.    After trying it, we have to agree with the them!

Wisk Deep Clean PowerBlasts Giveaway!

I wish I had known about  Wisk Deep Clean PowerBlasts when I lived in a dorm and in an apartment building that required me to walk down the hallway to do laundry. It would have been amazing to grab one of these little pods and walk to the washer instead of lugging an entire bottle of detergent around with me! Everything about these PowerBlasts screams convenient. We love using them at home. We've been hooked on dishwasher pods for a while now, so washer pods are right up our alley!

HireInfluence

The social media world can be a complicated one to navigate effectively. I recently joined a new social media platform called HireInfluence to help widen our media reach and see how we stack up compared to other social sites out there.

Whiffits Aromatherapy for Weight Loss!

My husband and I have been making great strides in working out, but honestly, our snacking hasn't improved much. I've recently read about the positive effects aromatherapy can have on weight loss as a non-invasive diet enhancer. One of our core problems in losing weight is our constant snacking habit. If something as simple as aromatherapy can be helpful as an appetite suppressant, it sounds worth a try to me!