PrintsTo.Me is the newest way to transfer your Instagram photos from your phone into your hands. Started by the same folks who run BooksTo.Me (reviewed here), PrintsTo.Me offers a variety of fun options for printing out your Instagram-based images. From magnets, to ornaments, to plain ‘ol prints… They’ve got you covered. [read more…]
Hail Merry – A Quick Review & A Lil’ Giveaway! Ends 5/22/14
I was recently given an opportunity to try Hail Merry’s Miracle Tarts (an offer I could NOT refuse). I had sampled their (amazing) raw macaroons before, but never the tarts — so I was excited to try ’em!
Hail Merry is a women-owned company that was created in order to help people achieve “higher health” without having to sacrifice decadent snacks and treats. All of Hail Merry‘s products are made with pure, consciously sourced ingredients that are free of many common allergens.
Their line of products include Macaroons, Nuts & Seeds, Grawnolas, and the Miracle Tarts. All of these treats are vegan, gluten-free, kosher, and made with non-GMO ingredients! [read more…]
Matilda Jane Spring Clothing Review & Giveaway! Ends 5/19/14!
Time to celebrate Spring and the coming warmer weather with a little peek at the latest collection from Matilda Jane Clothing! Woohoo!
If you’ve been reading my blog for a while, you already know that Matilda Jane makes some seriously adorable children’s clothes. (You can see my past reviews here.)
For those who aren’t as familiar, Matilda Jane Clothing is a mom-owned company that specializes in uniquely designed girl’s clothing and accessories. Their collections are fun, whimsical, and sized to fit everyone from babies to mommas.
Matilda Jane kindly offered to send me two outfits from their Spring Collection, “It’s a Wonderful Parade”. [read more…]
Green Virgin Products Review, Discount & Giveaway! Ends 5/5/14
Green Virgin Products is a company dedicated to providing 100% non-toxic, eco-friendly alternatives to conventional personal/household cleaning products.
They offer a variety of healthy, effective products including laundry soap, mineral salt deodorant stones, hand soap, bar soaps, and more. All of the products are tested against the more well known (toxic) brands to ensure that they’re just as effective. Green Virgin is so confident that you’ll love their products that they even offer a 90 day money back guarantee. Woo!
Green Virgin Products recently sent me a few of their soaps and cleaners to try for myself. Let’s check ’em out! [read more…]
Primal Spirit Foods Primal Strips Review
Growing up, I was never really a fan of jerky — mainly because I had no idea what kinda gross animal parts were lurking inside of ’em. Ew. However, now that I’m vegan jerky is no longer on my “nope, not eatin’ that” list. (Well, vegan jerky anyway.)
Primal Strips by Primal Spirit Foods are 100% vegan, meatless single-serve jerky strips that take the fear out of jerky. No gross animal bits in these guys!
Primal Strips are all-natural, low fat and made with non-GMO soy beans. They have 10 grams of protein per serving and zero cholesterol.
I was recently sent a sample pack for review in each of their 6 flavors. [read more…]
Babo Botanicals Review & Giveaway! Ends 4/20/14
As a vegan momma, I always try to use all natural, vegan-friendly products for my girls — especially when it comes to bath time. (Cos who wants to bathe in chemicals? Ew.)
Babo Botanicals offer a wide range of bath products for babies and kids of all ages (adults too!). All of their formulas are made with natural, plant-based ingredients. You won’t find any synthetic ingredients, artificial colors/fragrances, sulfates, parabens, or icky chemicals in any of their products. Aside from their lotions (which contain beeswax), all of their hair, bath, and body products are 100% vegan. Oh, and you can rest assured that nothing is ever tested on animals. 🙂
Not only are Babo Botanicals products safe for babies, but they’re pretty gentle on the earth too! All of their formulas are biodegradable and the packaging is totally recyclable. Woo!
I was recently sent a few of their Berry Primrose products to try out with the girls. How did we like them? Read on! [read more…]
Awesome Bars Review & Giveaway! Ends 4/7/14
As a long-time vegan, I’ve come to really appreciate a good (vegan-friendly) granola bar.
So what could possibly be better than a good granola bar? Oh, I dunno… Maybe an AWESOME BAR?
Okay, lame intro aside, Awesome Bars truly are some seriously good awesome granola bars. They’re made in San Francisco by two sisters who wanted to create a vegan snack that was all natural, tasted great, and was good for you.
Awesome Bars are made with only natural, non-GMO ingredients and are packed with protein & fiber. They have zero preservatives and plenty of flavor. Awesome.
I was recently sent a variety pack containing each of Awesome Bars‘ different flavors. Did they live up to their namesake? Read on! [read more…]
North Coast Organics Deodorant Review & Giveaway!
I was first introduced to North Coast Organics a couple months ago, when they were featured in January’s Vegan Presence package. In that package was a travel size of “Death by Lavender” and it was truly love at first sniff!
North Coast Organics is a small independent mom & pop son company run by Nathan (the founder) and his mom Debbie. Cute, right? It was started by Nathan when he was having a hard time finding an effective, organic deodorant that was also vegan. His solution? Create his own! Problem solved. 🙂
All of the products offered by North Coast Organics are certified organic, cruelty-free, and vegan. In addition to deodorant, they also sell (100% vegan) hand & body lotions, as well as lip balms.
I received samples of all 3 of their deodorant scents for review — check ’em out! [read more…]
KIND Healthy Grains Granola Review & KIND Bar Giveaway!
I’m all about trying healthy new snacks, so when KIND offered to send me some of their Healthy Grains Clusters to try out, I was more than happy to give ’em a try.
KIND firmly believes that if you can’t pronounce an ingredient, you probably shouldn’t be eating it. That’s why all of their products contain only “ingredients you can see & pronounce” (as proudly stated on their packaging!). Their granola, as well as their popular snack bars, are all made with 100% whole grains, fruits, and nuts — no refined sugar, no artificial flavors — nothing but all natural snackin’ goodness!
I was sent three bags of their vegan-friendly (not all of their flavors are) Healthy Grains Clusters and I couldn’t wait to dig in! [read more…]
Eternal Girl Hand Drawn Necklace Review & Giveaway! Ends 3/15/14
Eternal Girl is an Etsy shop specializing in handmade jewelry and greeting cards. Julia, the owner/creator, lovingly hand draws all of the designs herself.
Nearly all of her pieces — including necklaces, rings, and earrings — are inspired by henna and Mehndi art. Flowers, butterflies, hearts, and celestial designs are the most common themes featured. She also accepts custom orders and can tweak her designs to give you a truly one of a kind piece of jewelry.
When I first looked through her shop, I was immediately drawn to the rose pendant (of course!). Since she does custom work, I asked if she could maybe add 2 (little) rosebuds to the design. 😉 She happily obliged and I LOVE the finished product! [read more…]
Lalabu Soothe Shirt Review & Giveaway
I was recently contacted by the founder of a great company called Lalabu. She was wondering if I’d be interested in reviewing an innovative new product for moms — the Soothe Shirt.
The Soothe Shirt is a clever, simpler alternative to traditional baby-wearing, uh… contraptions. There are no straps, ties, or buckles — you simply wear it as you would any other shirt. So easy! It has a has a snug yet stretchable fit, with a pouch in the front that effortlessly holds your little one against your chest. There’s also a built-in nursing bra for breastfeeding.
The Soothe Shirt is designed to hold babies up to 15 pounds, but you can continue to use the shirt the entire time you breastfeed. [read more…]
Nana’s Vegan Cookies Review & One Day V-Day Sale
Nana’s Cookie Company makes some seriously awesome cookies. Not only do they taste amazing, but they’re also free of many common food allergens. You won’t find any dairy, eggs, casein, wheat, corn, or even soy in these bad boys. Oh, and refined sugar? Not in Nana’s! They’re all sweetened with natural fruit juice. Woo!
Nana’s was kind enough to send me 3 of their new “Next Generation Cookie” flavors to sample: Maple Syrup, Orange Cream, and Pound Cake. Mmm! [read more…]
Peter Rabbit Organics Review & Giveaway! Ends 2/28
When I first learned that I was pregnant, I totally envisioned myself lovingly cooking (er, steaming) up homemade purees for my baby… Going to the farmer’s market, buying fresh organic produce… Only the best for my little rosebud, right? Well, that was until I was informed that my single “rosebud” was actually two “rosebuds“. And homemade purees, well… they didn’t seem quite as magical.
Thankfully, brands like Peter Rabbit Organics made for a damn good Plan B.
Peter Rabbit’s fruit and veggie pouches are all made with 100% organic ingredients. They contain no added sugar, salt, or artificial preservatives — just yummy blends of fruits and vegetables. Lemon juice is the only “extra” ingredient, used to help preserve flavor and freshness.
My girls LOVED these pouches and the samples that were provided were devoured in no time. [read more…]
Sjaak’s Organic Chocolates Review & Giveaway! Ends 2/3/14
Sjaak’s Organic Chocolates is a family-owned business that’s dedicated to producing awesome, high quality confections while maintaining socially responsible practices. All of Sjaak’s handcrafted treats are created with organic, non-GMO ingredients. They also support fair trade practices and promote a positive work environment.
Jacques and Pam, the husband and wife team behind Sjaak’s, are longtime vegetarians. This is important to note, because in addition to their line of “traditional” confections, they also offer a full line of 100% vegan chocolates for their non-dairy eatin’ customers. (Like me!) 🙂
Sjaak’s was kind enough to send me some of their vegan chocolates to review and I was beyond excited the day the little brown box of goodies arrived on my doorstep. I could not WAIT to open it up and sample all of the vegan-y goodness that awaited inside! [read more…]
Emmy’s Organics Vegan Macaroon Review & Giveaway! Ends 1/31/14
I was recently given a generous (and delicious!) opportunity to sample some vegan macaroons from Emmy’s Organics. I had actually heard of them for a while now, but have yet to try them myself. So, as a longtime vegan and an even longer time fan of snacks in general, I was beyond excited when these little treats arrived at my doorstep.
Emmy’s macaroons are not only vegan, but also 100% gluten-free and made with raw, non-GMO ingredients. Awesome!
Okay, let’s talk about flavors… There’s 7 of ’em: Mint Chip, Choco Chili, Lemon Ginger, Dark Cacao, Coconut Vanilla, Chai Spice, and Choco Orange. They also currently have a limited edition flavor — Mocha! Mmmm!
I was lucky enough to be able to sample each of the flavors and they were all a-maaazing! [read more…]