Parma!

We are fans of Parma! - a vegan parmesan seasoning alternative. Especially since both boys have dairy intolerance, this is a great addition to our seasoning and cooking. Parma! sent me a few new flavors that we have not tried, and I am really digging them! They are also gluten free, Keto friendly and plant based!

Garlic Basil Parma! is full flavored, with just the right blend of garlic and basil to get that umami smoothness, in a plant-based ‘oh-yeah’ kinda way.

Jalapeno Bacon Parma! has a flavor you will want to eat straight out of the bottle. It has just the right amount of heat with that familiar smokey-ness goodness that completes each bite. It’s hard to believe it’s plant-based.

Check it all out at Parma on Facebook, as well as Parma on Instagram.

~Hayley

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National Lipstick Day With EcoLips

Today is National Lipstick Day! Everyday though, really, is lipstick day! The lips are one of the most expressive features we have and we should celebrate! And also take care of our kissers! And EcoLips has us covered in that department! For National Lipstick Day and beyond!

Celebrate the natural, true essence of you – authentic and true while courageously pursing passions with heart and soul. Luxurious with a creamy satin finish, vegan Brazilian Lip Tints feature ethically sourced Babaçu and Pracaxi Oils along with Cupuaçu Butter to nourish and moisturize lips.

With the fruity, floral flavor of passionfruit, these Fair Trade Certified, non-toxic earth mineral tints provide pretty, matte coverage for everyday use. Blessed Brazilian Vegan Lip Tint offers a variety of colors that are styled for a natural, contemporary look. I love the names as well! 

Check it all out at EcoLips on Facebook, as well as EcoLips on Twitter, and EcoLips on Instagram.

~Hayley

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Rule Breaker Snacks For #BTS2022

It is Back To School time, as us parents well know. And Rule Breaker Snacks are the perfect back-to-school treat, especially for parents looking for allergen-free, nut-free, plant-based and/or gluten-free snacks for their kid's lunchbox.

One child in 13 has food allergies, this means many kids may not be able to indulge in traditional cafeteria snacks. Rule Breaker Snacks makes individually wrapped, school safe, and most importantly delicious, soft-baked treats everyone can enjoy. All Rule Breaker Snacks feature chickpeas as the first ingredient - and are vegan, gluten-free, nut-free, allergy-friendly, non-GMO and deliciously guilt-free. With all clean, allergy-friendly ingredients and just 100 calories and 4 grams of added sugar per serving, they're a great snack you can feel good about eating and giving to your family.

Rule Breaker Snacks has four core flavors: Chocolate Chunk Blondie, Birthday Cake, Deep Chocolate Brownie, and P'Nutter Chocolate Chip (Nut-free). Like, I want an unlimited supply of these on hand at all times, they are so good!

But for a Limited Time - Rule Breaker Snacks has Blueberry Lemonade Bites that feature real blueberries along with the fresh, crisp goodness of lemonade in a delectable soft-baked treat perfect for the beach, a picnic or to eat while you snack at your desk and daydream about your next vacation. Each bite tastes as good as summer (which is fading fast!) but just like the warm weather, these Blueberry Lemonade Bites are only here for the season so get them while you can! 

Check it all out at Rule Breaker Snacks on Facebook, as well as Rule Breaker Snacks on Twitter, and Rule Breaker Snacks on Instagram.

~Hayley

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Forca Foods #Vegan

National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month officially kicked off in May, and it might almost be over - but it is always good to have healthy food in your arsenal. Forca Foods is a snack brand that makes energy bites out of watermelon seeds that are organic, dairy-free, gluten-free, nut-free, soy-free, contain absolutely no preservatives, and are vegan, and free from major allergens.

Founder Guilherme Maia Silva studied Plant Sciences at UC Davis where he dove deeply into the world of sustainable agriculture. Silva wanted to create a snack that was not only healthy, vegan, and delicious, but one that was also better for our earth. Forca Foods understands just how important it is to care not only for one’s body but the planet as well. The brand makes it easy for anyone to do both at the same time, without making them feel deprived, through deliciously healthy snacks made out of watermelon seeds, a superfood. Simply by choosing their energy bites, you are saving 2.8 gallons per pouch versus when you consume almond-based protein bars; their nut-free trail mixes allow you to save 9.3 gallons of water per pouch versus traditional trail mixes. 

The energy bites were great! A nice on the go and good afternoon pick me up. I would love to try the trail mix, I think it would be a hit with my family as well - since we enjoyed the energy bites so much!

Check it all out at Forca Foods on Facebook, as well as Forca Foods on Instagram.

~Hayley

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Rule Breaker Snacks - Limited Edition Pumpkin Spice #Vegan

Pumpkin Spice Season has arrived and it is time to spice things up! Introducing the new Limited Edition Pumpkin Spice Bites! Deliciously soft-baked, Rule Breaker Pumpkin Spice Bites feature real pumpkin, smooth white chocolate chips, and the perfect amount of spice. No artificial orange colors or “pumpkin flavor” here! Yes, pumpkin spice season just got a whole lot more delicious!

Rule Breaker Pumpkin Spice Bites are available for a limited time only, so get them while you can! At just 100 calories and 3 grams of added sugar per serving, they make a great snack or treat. As with all Rule Breaker Snacks, the new Pumpkin Spice Bites feature chickpeas as the first ingredient – and are vegan, gluten-free, nut-free, allergy-friendly, non-GMO and deliciously guilt-free. With all clean, allergy-friendly ingredients and just 100 calories per serving, they're a great snack you can feel good about eating and giving to your family.

Rule Breaker Snacks are also available in four delicious everyday flavors: Chocolate Chunk Blondie, Deep Chocolate Brownie, Birthday Cake, P’Nutter Chocolate Chip (Nut-free). Rule Breaker Snacks is the maker of innovative 100% plant-based (vegan), gluten-free, non-GMO, allergy-friendly, bean-based treats. Founded by former health journalist and certified health coach Nancy Kalish who wanted to create better-tasting, better-for-you sweet treats, Rule Breaker Snacks has upended snack time over the past few years with snacks that are perfectly and deliciously guilt-free. Rule Breaker Snacks are available online as well as in over 4,000 retail locations nationwide.

Check it all out at Rule Breaker Snacks on Facebook, as well as Rule Breaker Snacks on Twitter, and Rule Breaker Snacks on Instagram.

 

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Snow Monkey #StPatricksDay2021

What better time than St. Patrick's Day to bring out the flavors of the Spring? And Snow Monkey has a few that are perfect in flavor, and in color for St. Patty's!

Snow Monkey Superfood Ice Treats are made from only seven natural, plant-based ingredients, making it vegan, paleo, non-dairy, and free from all eight major allergens like gluten, soy, nuts, and lactose. An entire pint of Snow Monkey has 21g of protein, between 390-405 calories, and is packed with fiber and antioxidants. Snow Monkey is nutritious and delicious, making it the perfect anytime treat for fuel, or indulgence.

Chocolate Mint Chip

This flavor is a two for one special; you get the benefits of not one, but two superfoods: mint and chocolate. Although mint is usually consumed in small quantities, it's still filled with nutrients that benefit your body like vitamin A and antioxidants. It also contains a compound called menthol, which can aid with digestion. And non-alkalized cocoa powder is the natural, minimally processed form of chocolate, chock-full of heart-healthy flavonoids. Research has found these flavonoids, which have antioxidant activity, help prevent disease and lower cholesterol.

Acai Berry

Native to South American rainforests, açai berries have risen in popularity over the last few years and rightfully so. These berries are packed with more antioxidants than cranberries, pomegranates, elderberries, cherries, and strawberries combined, making them an antioxidant gold-mine.

Matcha Green Tea

To put it simply, matcha is an antioxidant powerhouse with 17 times more antioxidants than blueberries and 60 times more than spinach. Whether comparing its amino acid content, ECGC concentration, amount of catechins, or detoxifying properties it derives from chlorophyll, matcha proves time and again to be one of the most powerful superfoods in the jungle.

Check it all out at Snow Monkey on Facebook, as well as Snow Monkey on Twitter, and Snow Monkey on Instagram.

   

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Maya's Cookies #Vegan

Founded in 2015 by Maya Madsen, Maya's Cookies is America's #1 Black-Owned Gourmet Vegan Cookie Company. As a vegan with a sweet tooth, she had not been able to find that perfectly delicious, soft-baked gourmet vegan cookie, so she spent years crafting her award-winning and crowd-pleasing recipes. From the classic to unique and forward-thinking flavors such as Chocolate Chip S'mores and Marble Fudge, every flavor has a story grounded in Maya's travels, memories, and experiences. Alongside providing the highest quality product that appeals to everyone, Maya's Cookies is committed to superior customer service and community engagement, with a focus on youth and underserved communities. We were excited to try these, because we do not find a lot of really yummy vegan treats, and Maya's Cookies are vegan, so that scores big with us!

While were able to try some of Maya's holiday offerings, I suggest the Classic Collection - An assortment of her most popular flavors in the large 3 ounce size. The Classic Collection includes 1 of each: Birthday Cake, Snickerdoodle, Marble Fudge, Classic Chocolate Chip, Chocolate Chip S'mores and Double Chocolate Chunk. These cookies are perfect for gift giving, at parties, or for keeping just for yourself!

Check it all out at Maya's Cookies on Facebook, as well as Maya's Cookies on Twitter, and Maya's Cookies on Instagram.

   

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Chickapea Pasta

Founded by Shelby Taylor in 2015, Chickapea was created to provide a nutritious, convenient, and familiar meal option to families dealing with time constraints, picky eaters, allergies, and health issues. As a former health food store owner and new mom, Shelby recognized the challenge of putting a healthy meal on the table that everyone would enjoy, so she turned a family favorite (pasta) into a superfood. Chickapea’s organic pasta made from only chickpeas and lentils hit store shelves in 2016. At its core, Chickapea is a force for good, making it easier for people to lead healthier lives and support sustainable, organic farming practices. But they don’t stop there, ensuring the business is not just benefiting those that consume their products, but those in the greatest need around the world, as well as their farmers, suppliers, and employees. Three cents from the sale of every box of Chickapea is donated to WE Charity’s school nutrition program. In 2020, the organic pasta line now includes five pasta shapes made from only chickpeas and lentils (spirals, penne, shells, spaghetti, and linguine) and another healthified version of a family favorite - a Vegan Mac with macaroni elbows and a savory sweet potato, pumpkin, and cauliflower sauce.

We got to try some of the newer pastas with greens. They were all excellent. Spaghetti Noodles - Introducing Chickapea +Greens! With 2 full servings of veggies, 24g of protein, and 11g of fiber per 100g/3.5 oz serving, Chickapea +Greens takes healthy pasta to the next level. Made with only chickpeas, lentils, kale, and spinach, Chickapea +Greens offers a simple and tasty way to get your protein and veggies in one!

Penne - 2+ servings of veggies in your pasta. 24 Grams of Protein, 11 Grams of Fiber, High in Iron and B Vitamins Organic, Gluten-Free, Non-GMO, Vegan/Vegetarian, and Kosher.

Spirals - Delicious Taste, Great Texture Easy and Convenient. No Added Anything!

Check it all out at Chickapea on Facebook, as well as Chickapea on Twitter, and Chickapea on Instagram.

     

Disclaimer: I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above for free in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising. I have used direct text from the website of the company/product I am promoting to facilitate in my review.

Plaine Products

When I came across Plaine Products, I was excited because #1, we are on the short bus to the Vegan Train lately as some of you may know. But that is mostly with our eating - since the boys are allergic to dairy, and we have to change the way we eat. But then, #2, we decided we needed to change a heck of a lot more in our lives, so we a have been looking at other areas in our little world and what we can change, for the better. And we came across Plaine Products - natural, vegan and cruelty-free hair and body products in reusable, returnable, refillable containers. Eliminating single-use plastic one bottle at a time! How does all that work? It's pretty genius!

Step 1: Order one (or two or three) of the awesome products. It will arrive at your door in a refillable bottle. Replace lid with pump. Rejoice! You can recycle the shipping box and the extra lid.

Step 2: When you are getting low order a refill bottle. Or subscribe and they’ll send a bottle in a timeframe that works for you.

Step 3: When your current bottle is empty rinse it out and switch the pump to the refill bottle.

Step 4: Put the refill’s lid on your empty bottle and place it in the refill box. If you have more than one bottle, make sure the box is full before sending it back. Stick the enclosed return label over the existing shipping label (make sure it’s completely covered), and set it out for your postal carrier to pick up just like any other letter. Best part: they cover the cost of shipping to send it back! Easy peasy!

We got to try some of the awesome products. Body Lotion - The body lotion’s vegan ingredients combine to create a lightweight, fast-absorbing, and hydrating formula. With aloe as the main ingredient, as opposed to water in most lotions, daily use will leave skin soft and supple. A little bit goes a long way.

Shampoo - The shampoo’s vegan ingredients will gently cleanse your hair with luxurious lather while adding sheen and softness from ends to roots. With aloe as the main ingredient, it restores essential nutrients to enhance your hair’s texture. This shampoo is suitable for all hair types.

Check it all out at Plaine Products on Facebook, as well as Plaine Products on Twitter, and Plaine Products on Instagram.

 

Disclaimer: I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above for free in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising. I have used direct text from the website of the company/product I am promoting to facilitate in my review.

Fat Badger Bakery #Holiday2020 #Vegan #DairyFree

Fat Badger Bakery is a vegan bakery specializing in cookies that are Non-GMO certified, kosher and all natural. And that is awesome, because for me, with two dudes in the household that have to eat vegan for medical purposes and that cookies, baking sucks for me. It really is a different way of cooking and baking, and I am still getting used to it. So when we got to try Fat Badger Bakery cookies, I was stoked!

We got the Holiday Cookie Assortment which includes:

• 3 Chewy Chocolate brownies with just the right amount of fudgy chew

• 3 Soft Ginger cookies spiced perfectly with crystallized ginger

• 3 Apricot or Raspberry Swirl Cookies

• 3 Chocolate Chip cookies because everyone loves a classic

Let me just say - yum! My fave was the ginger cookies (Callan said it was cause I am a ginger, and I said no - but hey, maybe!). Callan favored the brownies and of course, Jason liked the chocolate chip. But all of it was so good, and well. We ate them all in two days, ha ha!

Check it all out at Fat Badger Bakery on Instagram.

 

Disclaimer: I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above for free in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising. I have used direct text from the website of the company/product I am promoting to facilitate in my review.

Bougie Bakes #Vegan

Bougie Bakes was founded by Meghan & Ryan Quinn out of a very common practice of "shredding for the wedding." After they got engaged, Meghan was determined to finally get into the best shape of her life ahead of their wedding, and she started working with a personal trainer and nutritionist. Like many of you, Meghan & Ryan had always both been active, but they didn't realize how important it was to be even more mindful of what you put into your body. They couldn't see it at the time, but the consistent workouts were never going to erase the midnight snacking and sweet tooth cravings. After spending some time focused on their diets and working alongside a nutritionist, Meghan & Ryan quickly realized just how good it can feel to live a healthy & balanced life and really started to see results. They wanted to make healthy sweet treats that were good for you, and helped curb that craving. Enter Bougie Bakes.

Blondies

Everyone can have more fun with these guilt-free treats! Bougie Peanut Butter Blondies are gluten-free, grain-free, sugar-free, and Keto friendly too. Bites are 1.5 inch squares and sold in quantity of 12 brownies per box.

Rainbow Sprinkles

A fancy organic twist on the classic rainbow sprinkle cookie - only this rainbow is sugar-free, gluten-free, and dairy-free. Available in quantities of 12 cookies and 20 cookies.

Check it all out at Bougie Bakes on Facebook, as well as Bougie Bakes on Instagram!

   

Disclaimer: I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above for free in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.

Laumiere Gourmet #Vegan #Holiday2020

Laumière Gourmet Fruits is an innovative Direct2Customer fruits brand exploring the connection between luxury and nature in a quest to combine gourmet excellence with a healthy lifestyle based out of Bakersfield, California. Laumiere Gourmet curates premium artisan dried fruit-based gift boxes. All of their products are 100% natural, with no added preservatives, refined sugar, colorings, or additives. Most of the collections are Kosher Certified and all collections are safe for Vegan, Vegetarian, Lactose-Free diets, and Gluten-Free diets. 

Pump up this Christmas Season with the overflow of radiance with the Cadeau De Noel Parfait Collection. Gift-giving has never been so easy with this exceptionally crafted gift box. Versatile in its appeal, the Collection breaks in the holiday spirit with overwhelming joy.

We loved the box! Even Callan liked the bite-sized goodies! His favorite was the Date Candied Orange Peels. Mine too actually, and Jason just liked them all, ha ha! In the box was: Edible Snowflakes: Nature's little miracles. These festive "snowflakes" are a bite-sized treat, made with almond, coconut, and dates. Xmas Tree: The joyous Christmas tree resting upon a bed of almonds, figs, and pecans. Pecan Apricot: A soft, yet crunchy offering with a caramelized pecan crown, roasted pistachio, and apricot. Dates with Candied Orange Peel: Date with candied orange peel, which looks seemingly deceptive, together for a complex and rich orchestra of mouth watering flavors.

Check it all out at Laumiere Gourmet on Facebook, as well as Laumiere Gourmet on Twitter, and Laumiere Gourmet on Instagram.

   

Disclaimer: I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above for free in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.