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The 1990’s Coloring Book Review

The 1990’s Coloring Book Review and Giveaway

The 1990's Coloring BooksI have a confession – I love the 90’s. I got my driver’s license in 1991, went to my first prom in 1992 and watched my friends graduates high school in 1993. Finally in 1994 it was my turn to graduate high school, in 1995 through 1998 I was a little lost and finally in 1999 found myself and began college. I even met my current husband in 1990! The 1990’s were when I came to age and began becoming the person I am today.

The 1990’s are also a pop culture treasure trove. My favorite piece of the 90’s still lives on in syndication – Beverly Hills 90210. There is something about this show that even 25 years later can still stop the channel surfing. The show tackled issues that young people were dealing with and we grew with the characters – we were invested in their lives.

Naturally, when I had the opportunity to review and giveaway a 90’s themed coloring book, The 1990’s Coloring Book, I had to accept. The 1990’s Coloring Book: All That and a Box of Crayons – Psyc! Crayons Not Included by James Grange is exactly what you think it would be – a trip back to possibily the greatest decade of our lives!

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Nielsen-Massey Vanillas – Vanilla Extract Review

Let me start by saying that the products featured in this post were provided to me free of charge courtesy of Nielsen-Massey Vanillas. This post may have affiliate links but this in no way will influence the review to follow and all opinions are my own.

Nielsen-Massey Vanillas – Vanilla Extract Review and Giveaway

Nielsen-Massey Vanilla-1When I was a teenager one of my favorite things to do was bake. I would always invite one of my two best friends over to my house, and that is where they would stay. My friends would come home with me on a Friday afternoon and go to school with me Monday mornings. I grew up an only child, so this gave me a feeling that I had two sisters. During the weekend it was inevitable that we would bake cookies or a cake – it was constant. I have gotten older I no longer have those weekend long slumber parties (do doubt a relief to Jason). The other thing I no longer do it bake every weekend. This lack of baking is not because I do not enjoy it, but more that life gets in the way.

These days the only baking that gets done is the occasional cookies – which usually involved assistance from Jason. There is an exception to this and that time is approaching – the holidays! Each year I bake an assortment of breads for our family and friends to enjoy. This year I am moving on from my generic vanilla I normally use.

I recently received a 2 ounce bottle of Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla by Nielson-Massey Vanillas. This vanilla is Non-GMO, Kosher, gluten-free, all-natural and allergen free. This is a pure vanilla extract that is made using their proprietary cold extraction technique. The cold extraction technique that is used draws out the over 300 flavor compounds, while preserving the vanilla. This pure extract is available in 2 oz., 4 oz., 8 oz., and an industrial size 32 oz bottles.

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