Know Your Apples – A Guide to Apple Varieties

How ’bout Them Apples – A Guide to Apple Varieties

When I think of the holiday season I think of apples – from their scent to taste there is nothing that this fruit can not create. One of our favorite snacks is apples with peanut butter and caramel.

There are many varieties of apples and each apple has it’s own flavor and own taste, and it can be hard to decide which you want for the family pie. Here I have provided a simple listing of apples and what the apples ideal use is.

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Take a Buddy Back to School: Rise Buddy Giveaway

Take a Buddy Back To School – Rise Buddy Baked Rice Chips Giveaway

One of my favorite things is to try new products, and try something that I typically would not have the opportunity to try. When I attended the Gluten Free Allergen Friendly Expo and the Natural Products Expo I discovered a new company called Rise Buddy.

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Newman’s Own: Fall Dog Food Giveaway

Meadow Shares the Newman’s Own Dog Food Sampler Box and a Giveaway

Meadow lives a fairly pampered life of getting almost whatever she wants, from treats to her humans attention. She is a big girl who is spoiled, loved and whose health and wellness is put first.

Since our cats love Newman’s Own so much, I wanted to give Meadow the same opportunity. Newman’s Pet Food makes organic wet and dry dog food as well as treats.

From the moment I brought this box in the house, Meadow was intrigued and seemed excited by what was contained in the box.

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Soapbox Soaps: Bamboo Shampoo and Conditioner Giveaway

Our Top 5 Favorite Uses for Bamboo and a Bamboo Shampoo + Conditioner Giveaway

Bamboo is one of the quickest and most renewable resources on the planet. The stalk and leaves of the bamboo plant can do everything from maintain blood and sugar levels, strengthen hair and nails and make fashionable furniture.

Recently SoapBox Soaps had a packaging redesign, so I thought it would be a great opportunity to see what bamboo can do.

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Stoneridge Orchards: Cherry and Blueberry Review

Stoneridge Orchards: Blueberries and Cherries Review + Giveaway

The story of Stoneridge Orchards dates back to the 1960’s in Central Washington and the modern homesteading lottery. In 1962 a gentleman by the name of Karl Dorsing had not only entered this modern homesteading lottery but won 160 acres. This win allowed him to move himself and his family to Royal City Washington and create what today is
known as Royal Ridge Fruits.

In 2010 this 3rd generational family owned and managed company created Stoneridge Orchards. Stoneridge Orchards was created for use as a consumer brand. With the creation of a consumer brand came the addition of a berry mix, dried peaches slices as well as Greek Yogurt covered fruits and Dark Chocolate covered fruits. The fertile high desert region of Central Washington was the perfect environment to grow their all natural organic cherries, blueberries, raspberries, apple and pears.

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Cremo Company: Fall Essentials Shave Cream Giveaway

Cremo Company: Fall Essentials Shave Cream Duo Giveaway

We are in September and back to the routine and repetition that Fall can provide.

To assist in making that routine a little easier Cremo Company has made shaving easier while having a quality shaving cream that leaves you worrying about your shave cream less.

To help you break up that repetition Cremo Company has generously offered to give two of their shaving creams to one lucky reader.

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Smartypants Vitamins: Teen Guy and Teen Girl Complete Vitamin Giveaway

SmartyPants Vitamins: Teen Guy and Teen Girl Complete Giveaway

When I was young I did not like to take vitamins and I did not understand why it was important to take them daily. As an adult, there are many vitamins that still make me wonder and question their purpose but by and large I have a good idea of the things that my body needs.

As a teenager, not only did I not know what my body needed, but I did not give it much consideration. As it turns out I could have eased some growing pains had I just taken an all in one vitamin like the new SmartyPants Teen Complete Vitamins.

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Munchpak Snacks: Monthly Snacks from Around the World Review

Take a Snack Journey with MunchPak –  Review & Giveaway

Since my hair had sustained a fair amount of abuse over the years, I am on a constant search for the right products that will restore my hair to its pre-perm glory. When I received an email that the previously only salon available MunchPak Snack Box was becoming widely available I knew I wanted to give it a try.

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Dynatrap DT2000XL Insect Trap Review

Getting Rid of Bugs With the Dynatrap DT2000XL + a Giveaway

Living at the coast is as much paradise as it is a bug haven. The fact is that bugs seem to like me it makes sitting outside a difficult and at times unpleasant. Since the weather during these summer months is perfect for sunset nights, and dusk writing sessions. If I can reduce

Whenever possible I try to eradicate flying pets naturally with essential oils, and homemade remedies, that work for the short-term but not over the long-term. When I heard about the Dynatrap DT2000 XL Insect Trap as a potential option for removing the flying pests from my porch and immediate area.

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