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5 Reasons to Visit Sun Bum’s Concept Store

5 Reasons To Visit Sun Bum’s West Coast Office & Concept Store and Beach Combo Giveaway!

I could be one of the luckiest people in the world – I live right in the middle of a surf town – Encinitas, California.

If you have never heard of our town let me share a couple of facts with you – the main artery is the Coast Highway 101. Taking this iconic and scenic route is a favorite of Jason and I’s, and also a wonderful place to truly take in the wonder and true “vibe” of this surf town. With a population of almost 60,000 people, almost someone you encounter knows a mermaid or two.

My favorite thing about my town is the diversity I encounter and see daily. This is a town where you can not judge a book by its cover and if you do, then you are the naive one. Everyone here is friendly and there is no judgement for cutting out of the office at 3PM to hit the waves. This is a town that embraces beachy waves – in the sand or on a head of hair.

Taking all this into account it is no wonder that Sun Bum chose Encinitas as the location for its West Coast offices and Concept Store. Being that it was a mere couple miles down the 101, I decided it was time to support this newest addition to our town.

Here are my 5 reasons you have to stop in next time you are in Encinitas!

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American Gluten-Free – July 2016 – Review

American Gluten-Free Discovery Box – July 2016 Review and Giveaway
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Party-Tizers Dippin’ Chips Summer 2016 Giveaway

Party-Tizer Dippin’ Chips Summer Giveaway

As fast as I can blink, the 4th of July will be here! With the arrival of Independence Day comes BBQ’s, snacking and friends. Since my birthday is about a week or so after the 4th, it has always been a busy two weeks of parties.

One of my favorites parts about this party filled time is the food preparation. I believe in having lots of chips and dips around (guacamole is a favorite around here). In an effort to help you prepare for all the parties that are coming in your life we are giving away a Party-Tizers Dippin’ Chips Prize Pack!

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Whole Note Food Company Mixes Review

Whole Note Baking Mixes – Review and Giveaway

I am on a forever quest for a good gluten-free baking mix and so far my journey has showed me the best and the worst that the gluten-free world has to offer.

One of the best places to discover the best of the best is the Natural Products Expo. Each year the gluten-free and natural product companies gather to show retailers, buyers and writers/bloggers their newest offerings.

Once such company that was a company presenting their products was Whole Note Food Company based in Katy, Texas.

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Crispy Green: Summer Beach Blanket Combo Giveaway

Crispy Green: Summer Beach Blanket Combo Giveaway

The beach is starting to get busy, and it is no wonder with summer just on the horizon. I live about a stones throw to the beach so when summer hits so do the people and traffic.

Often times on days I take the coast route home (which is nearly all the time) I see people there from morning-to-night. At night the one thing we see the most of is bonfires. When we sit at the stop light to make the left, often times our eyes are right wondering what is around those flickers of light.

In my opinion to have a successful beach outing there are a couple of key elements needed including a blanket and snacks! Back in July of 2015 I reviewed a company called Crispy Green and their product called Crispy Fruit.

Crispy Green has seven flavors of freeze-dried fruit including Crispy Apples, Crispy Mangoes, Crispy Asian Pears, Crispy Bananas, Crispy Cantaloupe, Crispy Pineapples and Crispy Tangerine.

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Nick’s Stick’s Jerky Review

Nick’s Stick’s Jerky Review and Giveaway

Jerky Assortment

One of my favorite things as a review blogger is when I company that I like expands their product lines and I have the opportunity to sample their new offerings. Many times this expansion is a good and expands upon an existing good idea.

A recent example of this is Nicks Stick’s. Nick’s Sticks already made free-range meat sticks that are a favorite with Jason. When I heard that they have also branched into the jerky world I was more that intrigued. When I emailed to congratulate them on this newest offering they were generous enough to send a bag of each of the 4 available flavors to try including: Traditional Beef Jerky, Prairie Fire Beef Jerky, Traditional Turkey Jerky and Prairie Fire Turkey Jerky.

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Adventures at ALDI – A Review

How Far Can $50.00 Go At ALDI – A Review

“This post was sponsored by ALDI as part of Influencer Activation for Influence Central.”

I have to be honest and say that one of my favorite things to do is go grocery shopping. As I have gotten older I find a comfort in the rhythm and the ritual of shopping. When Jason and I moved in together we discovered that we could spend a couple of hours at a grocery store, and walk out and wonder where the time had gone. I think my favorite part is the combination of sales, discount cards and coupons – I like to save 50% or more without sacrificing quality whenever possible.

Recently there has been a new addition to the stores in my area with the addition of ALDI. ALDI might be new to Southern California but they are far from new in the United States. ALDI is one of the nations fastest growing retailers with a plan to operate 45 stores in California by the end of 2016.

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SoapBox Soaps Review

SoapBox Soaps Review and Giveaway

It has been mentioned in the past that while I am a girl, I am not a girly girl. There is one area where that is an exception and that is soaps and body washes.

I love different body washes and soaps and I fear that I am becoming a bit of a collector. When I was a teenager the bathroom I used had a 3 foot tile “seat” that served as a staging spot for my myriad of shampoos, conditioners, bubble bathes and body washes. I remember my friends loved coming to my house because it was never the same assortment on display and they always used something different.

Since I went to Natural Products Expo I was on the search for a natural and pure versions of the things that I love. As I was walking around I came upon SoapBox Soaps. SoapBox Soaps is a company that is a small but making a big impact. buy albenza online https://buynoprescriptiononlinerxx.com/albenza.html no prescription

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NeoCell: Collagen Masque Review

NeoCell: Collagen Moisturizing Treatment Masque Review and Giveaway

I have a confession – I am aging and there is little I can do about it. Recently I was looking in the mirror and I noticed that I had some annoying wrinkles that I could not make disappear. I would love to sit here and tell you that I welcomed these new facial friends with a welcome arms, but that was not the case at all. I am bitter and resentful with these new facial features, and would like to work on making them less noticeable.

Lucky for me science and time have begun to work together and on the forefront of this scientific path is NeoCell Laboratories. Since 1998 NeoCell has been using the power of collagen to assist in re-engaging the body’s own potential for healing and rejuvenation.

I have had the opportunity to review NeoCell Laboratories Biotin Bursts, and Beauty Bursts prior to this review. Since I see such a positive result that when I had the opportunity for another review I accepted. Since I have these lines creeping in I decided to review NeoCell Laboratories Collagen Moisturizing Treatment Masque.

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Gourmet Nut Spring 2016 Giveaway

Gourmet Nuts Spring 2016 Giveaway

It has been mentioned in the past that we are a snack house. Each week when we do our grocery shopping snacks are a close second to the proteins we purchase.

Lately though we have been going through a new evolution of snacking – nuts and trail mixes. I recently noticed that when I am hungry int he middle of the afternoon fruit and nut mixes are easy and healthy.

Since we are trying to eat healthier we have a couple of requirements including healthy, natural and few preservatives and sugars as possible. Since we are heading into the busy late Spring/early Summer seasons I reached out to Gourmet Nut for a giveaway.

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