Holiday Giveaway for Moms [giveaway]

Ever wanted to own a VitaMix? Looking to start the new year on a healthy foot? Enter below for a chance to win a variety of prizes perfect for every mom! Prizes include the following:

1. 1st prize: VitaMix + 1 (one) $250 gift card for our Amazon store* to kickstart your journey to wellness (1 winner)
2. 2nd prize: 1 (one) $250 gift card for our Amazon store* to kickstart your journey to wellness (5 winners) 
3. 3nd prize: 1 (one) $60 gift card for our Amazon store* to kickstart your journey to wellness (5 winners) 

 *Only valid for products available on Schwartz Bioresearch Amazon Catalog.

Holiday Giveaway for Moms - $2,200 worth of prizes
Giveaway is for US only and ends on December 31, 2016. Random winners will be chosen around January 5th, 2017. Schwartz Bioresearch is responsible for selecting and contacting the winner and will be shipping the prizes to the winner.

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FREE Blogger Opp: Capresso Ultima Pro

Coffee is one of my favorite beverages! We have many appliances and implements to make coffee in our house. An espresso and cappuccino machine would be a great addition. Below is a FREE and paid blogger opportunity for a giveaway of an espresso and cappuccino machine. 

 

Deliciously Savvy is hosting another giveaway and needs your help promoting! 1 Lucky Winner will receive an Ultima PRO Espresso & Cappuccino Machine Giveaway valued at $200! This is a fabulous machine.... made in compact form with professional results! #Free & #Paid options available so sign up today!

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Pure Spoon Purees [Giveaway]

How about some awesome purees that can be used for just about anything? Pure Spoon Purees are great for feeding babies, as well as boosting nutrition of other foods. I think they would also be great to add to plain yogurt. Enter below to win!

Deliciously Savvy is Hosting a Giveaway for Pure Spoon Purees! 1 Lucky Winner will receive an assortment of 18 containers of Pure Spoon Purees that can be used for so many things (RV $54)! There are tons of recipe ideas for Pure Spoon Purees and they are also great for the little ones! No matter what you plan to do with them..... they will be delicious! These products are an Organic and Healthy way to create delicious recipes for your family!

Check Out the Review HERE!

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1 Lucky Winner Will Receive 18 Assorted Containers of Pure Spoon Purees To Try For Themselves! ($54 RV)

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Giveaway Dates ~ 4/01 12AM EST until 04/15 11:59PM EST

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Life Juicer [Giveaway]

Juicing has become very popular in the last few years. Natural, fresh, raw juices can be very nutritious and packed full of fruits and vegetables. Skip the store-bought, sugar-laden juices and make your own with a Viatek Life Juicer. Enter to win a Life Juicer below! 

Deliciously Savvy Is Hosting a Giveaway For 1 Lucky Winner to Win a Life Juicer from Viatek! This is normally retailed at $300 but is on sale right now for $150 on Viatek's Website! There are so many fabulous reasons that this is one of the best juicers that you can buy so enter today & Good Luck!

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1 Lucky Winner Will Receive a Life Juicer Of Their Very Own!

$300 RV

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Giveaway Dates ~ 03/28 9PM EST until 04/21 11:59PM EST

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FREE Blogger Opp: Life Juicer

Spring is here! Lots of fresh fruits and vegetables will be making their way to store and farmers markets! What better way to enjoy those than to juice them. Here is a FREE and paid blogger opportunity for a Life Juicer!

Deliciously Savvy Is Hosting a Giveaway For 1 Lucky Winner to Win a Life Juicer from Viatek! This is normally retailed at $300 but is on sale right now for $150 on Viatek's Website! There are so many fabulous reasons that this is one of the best juicers that you can buy and I cannot wait to share my review with you.... but in the meantime I need your help promoting! I can never do it without each and every one of you.... there are Free & Paid Options Available... so sign up today! Thanks :)

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1 Lucky Winner Will Receive a Life Juicer Of Their Very Own! Pictured Below!

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Easy Ways to Give Back With Your Kids [February]

One of my parenting goals for this year is to do more volunteering activities with my 3 year old son. While we have done some activities to give back to the community, I usually need motivation to get execute the activities. Giving Families is a great organization that provides Good Mail Challenges, which are monthly activities that parents and children can do to give back to the community together.

The Good Mail Challenges are sent out on a monthly basis in the form of a newsletter. Each month, there is an activity to give back to the community. Alternative activities are also available in case the main activity cannot be completed for any reason. I really like the alternative options because they do not make me feel like I have to complete the one activity to give back to the community. I have several activities to choose from that fit my family and schedule.

Let's talk about the challenges! The February challenge was to visit a nursing home during "Social Hour." Visiting elderly neighbors allows us to make new friends and bring brightness to their days. Since my son is under 3 and it was the sick season, we decided to look at one of the alternative activities. remember not to take sick kids to nursing homes!

For our February challenge, we chose to bring a meal to a neighbor who was recovering from a medical emergency. We baked banana muffins and prepped a chicken pasta casserole. Then, my son and I took the meal and snacks over to their house. Instead of taking the stroller as we usually do for walks, we both walked on foot because the neighbor lived close. The neighbor was very grateful for the delicious food we brought. On the way back home, we talked about helping friends in need. It was a great activity to do together with my son!

One of the things that I like about the Good Mail Challenges from Giving Families is that I have great suggestions for ways that our family can give back to the community together. I can choose an activity that is appropriate for my son's age and fits without our schedule.

Become a member to receive monthly Good Mail Challenge newsletter (via snail mail). You can even have them sent in your child's name so they can get excited about receiving mail!

Or sign up for a free email newsletter with tips and tricks on raising compassionate and giving kids.

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Labeling Spices with Liquid Chalk Markers [review]

Liquid chalk markers are one of my favorite craft items. They can be used in so many different ways. One of the most popular ways is to use liquid chalkboard markers on chalkboards. From experience, I found that liquid chalk markers are much easier to write with than regular chalk. Beautiful designs can be created with liquid chalk markers. Kassa liquid chalk markers offer an interchangeable tip and bold colors that dry quickly.

Kassa Liquid Chalk Markers      

Rating: total green check marks out of 5.

Disclosure: I received the product to facilitate this review. All opinions are my own and are honest. 

The Good	The Not So Good
Interchangeable tip	Thick tips not good for small writing
Bold colors
Quick drying

I recently did a project that involved relabeling my spice rack. I like to reuse spice containers, especially glass ones instead of recycling the glass containers and buying new ones. Additionally, I usually purchase spices from the bulk spice aisle. The way my spices are organized is on a lazy Susan spice rack and in a drawer. In both locations, the top of the cap shows. I wanted to write the spice names on top of the cap.

I started with reusable chalkboard labels, which I adhered to the top of the cap. This provided a blank slate. I sued the chalkboard markers to write on top of the labels. I started off with the round tip, but it was too thick on the small labels, so I switched to the chisel tip and used just the point. This allows me to get the whole spice name on the small label. Keep in mind these labels are about 1.5 inches in diameter. You can see from the photo below that "cardamom" had to be written on two lines.

Results: The markers were easy to use! I shook the markers and then pressed the tip until I saw the color start to fill the tip. I really like the bold colors and that the color dried quickly. The only thing that was a bit messy was changing the tip while it was still wet. I used a paper towel to avoid getting the color on my fingers. I recommend choosing the type of tip you are going to use before you start writing with the markers.

Kassa's liquid chalk markers are great for just about any project that involves chalkboard. These markers would be great for a big chalkboard or for a chalkboard wall.

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Affordable K-Cups [review]

Making coffee is one of the first things I do in the morning. Over the many years of drinking coffee, I realized that I prefer the darker roasts. I have tried the lighter roasts, like Medium, but they do not give me the same energy boost as the Dark and Extra Dark roasts. Coffee can get expensive, especially when you use machines like a Keurig. Java Fly is a coffee wholesaler that strives to make great coffee affordable. Their selection of single serve coffee options and brands is extensive.

Java Fly Coffee       

Rating: total green check marks out of 5.

Disclosure: I received the product to facilitate this review. All opinions are my own and are honest.

The Good	The Not So Good
Affordable coffee
Great flavor

I received K-cups in two types: Faro Rose Noire and Faro Sumatra Mandheling. I sent these K-cups with my husband to work. The cups are compatible with Keurig K-cup brewing systems.

I am going to focus this review on the flavors. As I mentioned, I love darker roasts because I feel like they give more of a boost. My husband prefers the same.

Rose Noire (Black Rose) is a dark roast coffee. The flavor is smooth, pleasant, and lingers on the tongue. My husband used the 10 oz setting on the Keurig to brew the coffee. He recommends trying a lower volume of water to really feel the full strength of this dark roast. Rose Noire was easy to drink and my husband really liked it.

Sumatra Mandheling is a medium roast coffee. The taste was smooth. The flavor is characteristic of the flavor you would expect from a Sumatra. Again, my husband recommended trying a lower volume of water to really full the full strength of the flavor.

My husband really liked both coffees, though he said that Rose Noire was more of an afternoon coffee for him.

If you are looking for affordable k-cups, check out Java Fly coffee wholesaler!

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$100 Visa Gift Card and $25 Vans Coupons [Giveaway]

Van's is one of the brands of natural foods that I tend to purchase from time to time. When we did an elimination diet with my toddler earlier this year, we looked to Van's for their gluten-free breakfast products like frozen waffles. Van's also offers a number of breakfast and snack items that contain natural ingredients and are great for a gluten-free diet.

Let me tell you a little more about the company. Van’s is the leader in frozen, better-for-you waffles. Van's products offer great nutrition, whole grain goodness, non-GMO verified ingredients and gluten-free options to breakfast, lunch and snack time. Van's most popular lines are: 8 Whole Grains, Power Grains, Organic and Gluten-Free waffles. Get creative and make a meal out of Van's products like waffle panins or a chicken waffle casserole!

Enter below for a chance to win a $100 Visa card, $25 in Vans coupons, and a tote and water bottle.

Please use the Giveaway Tools entry form. Open to US only. All entries will be verified. Duplicate, incomplete and invalid entries will be deleted. 

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$100 Visa Card
$25 Vans Coupon
Van's Tote
Van's Water Bottle

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Fun To Be ONE [Giveaway]

To celebrate the one year blog anniversary of Amy & Aron's Real Life Reviews, I teamed up with other bloggers to bring you this giveaway. Enter below for a chance to win!

Fun To Be ONE Giveaway
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Thank you so much for being a part of my first year. This has been the most amazing adventure for our whole family.  This giveaway is to celebrate how much we appreciate all of you for being our amazing readers. A lot of time and hard work has went into pulling this together. I hope you all enjoy it as much as we do :) 

2 Lucky Winners ***2 Amazing Prize Packs ***$850+ in Prizes
11/14 to 11/28
Open to US 

Prize #1

Prize #2

Two Lucky Winners will receive their very own 
Fun To Be ONE Prize Bundle

Sponsors for this awesome giveaway include:

 *Baby Sonny * Bag Nation * Bow-Tiger * LullaBaby * 
*Lumiere Baby * Mamaway  * Maxx Elite * 
 *Omnitots * TotStuff * Ventein * Zubels*

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To see Amy & Aron's Real Life Reviews, reviews of these awesome products.

A shout out to my awesome Co-Hosts. I appreciate all of your hard work.

*Deliciously Savvy * Davids DIY * Totally Temberton
MomJunky * Tales From A Southern Mom * Oh My Heartsie Girl  * Sew Crafty Angel * Box Roundup * Dorky Deals*

Thank you so much to all of the bloggers participating in this giveaway. Without you, it wouldn't be quite as exciting or get so big, I appreciate you!

Now for the fun stuff. This giveaway is open to US. There are daily bonus entries for sharing this giveaway on your social media channels.
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Winners will receive the  prizes directly from the participating companies. None of the bloggers participating in this giveaway were compensated or are responsible for the prizes. 

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Adrano Volcano Coffee [review]

Coffee is one of the highlights of my mornings, mid days, and afternoons! I drink coffee for both an energy boost and the flavor. I prefer a strong, bold cup of coffee. Black! Last year, my husband started roasting green coffee beans. This is a great way to obtain organic green coffee beans and roast them to our desired flavor. Heirloom Coffee sources Adrano coffee from small estates in the the Pocos de Caldas volcanic caldera (crater) in Brazil.

Adrano Brazil Volcano Coffee       
Rating: total green check marks out of 5.

The Good	The Not So Good
Sustainably grown, direct traded	Not certified organic
Complex, yet smooth flavor and taste

Heirloom Coffee's Adrano coffee is a mix of Mundo Novo, Catuaí and Acaiá varieties of Arabica beans. The small estates in the volcanic crater grow a variety of unusual Arabica bean sub-types. These unusual beans, paired with the unique volcanic soil and microclimate, create beans that have a variety of flavors. Adrano coffee beans are processed with a dry-process. The beans are large, hard, and have a high sugar content due to full ripening in processing. Flavors include buttery aromas and deep, rich caramel. This coffee has won awards!

The Adrano coffee beans are sold green, meaning that they have not been roasted. Roasting at home is easy and doable! My husband has been using a hot air popper that he purchased on Amazon, but I have also seen these in thrift stores. The coffee beans come with instructions for roasting coffee at home. I would recommend looking at some YouTube videos to understand the process of roasting coffee at home. The green coffee beans can also be roasted in a pan as long as you constantly move them around for even roasting.

Usage: First, my husband roasted the coffee beans to the desired roast level. He over roasted just a bit, so they were past the French Roast level. The color of the beans and ground coffee looked almost black and we could taste a little bit of the burn in the coffee, but it was still drinkable. Next time, he will remove the beans from the hot air popper 1-2 minutes sooner. We used an Aeropress to press Adrano volcano coffee - about 2 spoonfuls of ground coffee per 1 cup of water. We like coffee strong! If you make the coffee and it's too strong, you can dilute by adding a little bit of hot water at a time until you reach your preferred strength.

Results: The coffee was strong, bold and smooth. I could taste the caramel notes in the coffee. Even though we made pretty strong coffee, it was not too acidic. I really like the low acidity, especially since I prefer my coffee stronger and stronger causes sometimes irritates my stomach.

If you are looking for unique coffee beans to try, I recommend Heirloom Coffee's volcano coffee. I The flavor profile of the Adrano volcano coffee will appeal to any palate.

Disclosure: I received the product to facilitate this review. All opinions are my own and are honest.

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Fennel Essential Oil for Asthma [review]

Essential oils are a big part of my life, especially during the flu season. I mainly use essential oils for healing and boosting immunity. I also use essential oil to deodorize my home and for use in homemade cleaning products. When our Pediatrician told us that our has Respiratory Affective Disorder ("pre-asthma"), I started researching how I could use essential oils. We were already eating clean and organic, using homemade and natural cleaning products and body products. There was really nothing but whatever allergens were outside that were causing his respiratory issues. After a lot of research, I found out that there were many essential oils that were targeted at respiratory issues and asthma. Simply Earth Fennel Essential Oil is a high quality, unfiltered, undiluted essential oil with many beneficial uses.

Simply Earth Fennel Essential Oil            

Rating: total green check marks out of 5.

The Good	The Not So Good
Pure and undiluted	Not certified organic
Comes in dark amber glass bottle
Euro dropper cap
Bottled in the US

Simply Earth is a small  family company that strives to provide eco-friendly products. They offer a number of natural products for the home, including a line of unfiltered and undiluted essential oils.

Fennel Essential Oil (foeniculum vulgare var. dulce) has an anise-like, peppery aroma. It is pressed from seeds and has a medium strength odor. The country of origin is Spain. The oil is bottled in the US. The bottle is 15ml and is made from dark amber glass. Storing essential oils in dark glass bottles is the best way to keep the high quality and protect them from going rancid.

The benefits of fennel essential oil include being supportive and restorative. Fennel essential oil has expectorant properties, which helps with respiratory disorders. Fennel essential oil helps with excessive mucus in the lungs, chronic coughs and cold, and asthma.

Usage: The main ways I have been using fennel essential oil is diffusing it on the first floor open living space. I add about 5 drops in water to the essential oil diffuser. I also plan on using fennel essential oil (diluted) as a chest rub.

Essential oils are very concentrated and it is recommended that it be diluted for any topical uses. If applied directly to the skin, essential oils must be diluted in an appropriate oil (Jojoba Oil and Grapeseed Oil make the best carrier oils, but can also use Sweet Almond Oil or Olive Oil).

Results: I have really enjoyed diffusing fennel essential oil. I was a bit skeptical at first because I"m used to fennel as a culinary spice and did not quite know what I would think about my house smelling like fennel, but I have liked it! The odor is medium strength and it lasts for a very long time. With some essential oils, the scent tapers off after a while, but the fennel scent is present until the diffuse uses all the water up. I really like that the scent is long lasting!

I love the generous 15 oz bottle and the long lasting scent of the Fennel Essential Oil. Everyone in our family has had a cold or outdoor related allergy coughing over the past 2 weeks. I have been diffusing this oil every day and feel like it has helped us to heal quicker. With the high quality and affordable prices from Simply Earth, I would recommend this company!

Disclosure: I received the product to facilitate this review. All opinions are my own and are honest. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA and I am not a medical professional. Please consult your physician regarding using essential oils for any medical condition.

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