SodaStream: Home Soda Maker

Christmas came early for me.  A Christmas present came courtesy of SodaStream, a home soda maker.  I am not a soda drinker but my husband can't live without soda.  On the other hand, I am addicted to sparkling water.  This early Christmas present was really a big one for us!  I didn't just receive a starter kit, but I also receive more supplies.

Did you know that with SodaStream, you can make make carbonated water and soft drinks in a matter of seconds?  You can turn your tap water into sparkling water.  By using SodaStream, you can not just make fresh and convenient home made soda but you can also protect the environment as you won't be needing bottles or cans.

SodaStream is easy to use and no mess to clean up. They are fashionable, fun, sleek and convenient! It comes in a variety of styles and colors to match any kitchen decor. This actually will be a great Christmas gift thus buy one now and start making fun bubbly beverages that do a world of good!

For more details or would like to buy one:
Visit: sodastreamusa.com
Where to Buy:SodaStream Retailers
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I really enjoyed making home made soda and sparkling water.  This is worth the money and it saves us a lot.

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Disclosure:
I received above mentioned product for review.  My opinion is based on my own experience.

Orchard Bar

Orhard Bars are All-Natural Energy and Nutrition bars. They are made from fruits, nuts, seeds, and soy nuggets. They really TASTE GOOD. The following are the reasons why Orchard Bars are good for you as Orchard Bars are:

• All-Natural
• Gluten-Free
• Good Source of Protein
• Dairy-Free
• Low Sodium
• High in Antioxidants
• No Cholesterol
• No Trans-Fats
• No Preservatives
• Non-GMA
• 60% Organic
• Vegan

I have tried the Orchard Bar Strawberry Raspberry & Walnut when a friend of mine shared her bar to me.  I was impressed with it that's why when Liberty Orchards, the maker of Orchard Bars sent me some samples to review, I was ecstatic.  I love the nutty taste of their bars.

Of all the flavors that I have tried, my favorite is the Banana Mango & Macadamia.  It is really amazing how these energy bars taste so good.  You should grab one and try them.  For more details about this product and their promotions visit and check them at Orchard Bar Facebook.

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Disclaimer:  I received above mentioned products to review.  My views and opinions are solely my own.

Review: Arctic Zero Frozen Desserts

I have diabetes as you all know and you can't imagine how happy I am to find products that I can eat. Arctic Zero is a product that diabetics like me could enjoy. These ice cream are low in calorie, low carb, fat free, and lactose intolerant friendly.

I am so amazed that the whole pint of their ice cream is less than 150 calories. Even if I will eat the whole pint, I won't feel bad because I know my glucose level won't spike up. This ice cream is something I can eat without feeling guilty. I can eat them as much as I want. Artic Zero comes in eight delicious flavors: chocolate, chocolate peanut butter, coffee, cookies and cream, mint chocolate cookie, strawberry, vanilla maple, and seasonal flavors such as pumpkin spice. I have always been a cookies & cream lover so I definitely love this flavor. My daughter's favorite is the Mint Chocolate Cookie.

Aside from ice cream, Arctic Zero also has Chocolate Dipped Premium Bars. Their line of frozen dessert bars are only 85 calories per bar. It comes in 4-pack. Current flavors are Vanilla & Chocolate and Strawberry & Orange Cream. They are all so irresistible. My favorite is the Orange Cream.

Arctic Zero Ice Cream is really good. You can visit their their website to learn where you can buy their products. For convenience, you can order them online at Amazon. Please don't forget to like them on Facebook and follow on Twitter for product news and updates.


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Disclosure:
I received above mentioned products for free in exchange for an honest review. The opinions expressed in this review is solely my own.

Review: Beanfields Bean & Rice Chips

I love chips but because I am watching my diet, I have to stop myself from enjoying it. Most chips has high carbohydrate so I don't have a choice but to refrain from munching them or my glucose level will spike up.

Then, I saw Beanfields Bean and Rice Chips. I immediately checked its nutritional facts and 'lo and behold I can eat them!!! Each serving is less than 15g of carbohydrates. My dietician recommended for me to have a snack of 15g of carbs between breakfast and lunch and between lunch and dinner. Finding this out, I was so eager to try them. I told the people behind Beanfields of how excited I am about their products that they sent me a box for me to sample. Yes, I got 5 big bags and 2 small ones to sample for free.

The first thing I tried was the Nacho Bean & Rice Chips. It was delicious. The product looks different than your typical nacho but I find it more tasty and I was so surprise that it fills me up so quick. I didn't even have to eat the whole 1 serving because I was already full. Then I tried Pico de Gallo I feel like eating a mexican food. My most favorite of all is the Sea Salt & Pepper as you can just easily define the peppery taste. The Natural Unsalted and Sea Salt flavors are also as good as the others.

Now that I have tried Beanfields Bean and Rice Chips, I know what to buy now should I crave for chips. Below are the reasons why you should try them too:

• Delicious healthy snacks made of beans and rice.
• Four g. complete protein
• 4g. fiber per ounce
• Gluten free
• Dairy Free
• Non-GMO
• Vegan
• Farmed and made in USA

For more details of this product and the latest news:

Visit: http://www.beanfieldssnacks.com/

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Review: Pretzel Crisps®

We had a exciting weekend! Late Friday night we receive a package from UPS truck. My little girl is always excited when we get a package. She is so excited to open the box.

We opened the box and found Pretzel Crisps® goodies. My daughter was jumping with excitement because we have more treats. The box was sent to us to try and sample. Awesome! We immediately told her dad about what we got and we can't wait to try them.

As you all know, I have diabetes and I am watching what I eat. I am happy to say that I can eat Pretzels Crisps® as it does not contain trans or saturated fats and have only 21-23 grams of carbohydrate per serving (1 ½ carbohydrate exchanges). I can eat them without fear that it will raise my blood glucose levels dramatically. These are great choice for a type of diet that aims to reduce cholesterol and manage heart health.

Pretzel Crisps® come in a variety of different flavors so you never get bored.

Original
Perfectly salted ORIGINAL PRETZEL CRISPS® give you that satisfying, hearty crunch in a versatile shape that’s dippable, spreadable, and deliciously snackable. This is everybody's favorite. I tried it with salsa and I like it.


GARLIC PARMESAN PRETZEL CRISPS® has the same crunch and crisp taste with a savory garlic flavor. Just enough so you can taste a little bit of garlic in it.

SESAME PRETZEL CRISPS® is I think the healthiest as it is flavored with toasted sesame seeds. Sesame seeds are rich in iron, Vit B1, Vit E, magnesium, manganese, copper, calcium, and a good source of lignans.

EVERYTHING PRETZEL CRISPS® is sprinkled generously with poppy seeds, sesame seeds, onions and garlic with just a pinch of salt. Irresistible and a handful is not enough.


These three flavors: BOLD & SPICY CHIPOTLE CHEDDAR, BOLD & SPICY JALAPEÑO JACK, and BUFFALO WING are the flavors that the men in our family loves. They have the spicy flavor that they find so delicious and they can't stop to dig for one more.

OVERALL experience with PRETZEL CRISPS® is beyond words. Definitely, they are healthy and delicious. I am glad that I also have coupons because when we consumed all the packs, I still can have some more and I will just get it in the grocery store near us.

I can't wait to try PRETZEL CRISPS® Holiday Indulgents.

If you haven't tried them, you better head out and go to the nearest store. Pick the flavors you want and when you get to try them, I am sure you will rethink your pretzels.

Check and follow them...

Facebook: Pretzel Crisps® Facebook

Twitter: @PretzelCrisps

Review: Stubb's Legendary BBQ

Stubb's Background:

Stubb's Legendary Bar-B-Q all started in 1968 when C.B. Stubblefield, "Stubb," started his first restaurant in Lubbock, Texas. Over the course of his life, Stubb perfected the art of barbecue, including making the sauces, marinades and rubs that today bring legendary Texas flavor to homes everywhere.

Have you ever tried using Stubb's Legendary Bar-B-Q products? If your answer is no, then it is time to head out and go to your nearest grocery store and grab a few. They are very good and I am highly recommending it.

Hubby loves anything that has bar-b-q taste that is why I have discovered some easy fixes to satisfy his love for bar-b-q. I have learned to use b-b-q sauces in many of my cooking.

Why I choose Stubb's? Simply because Stubb's line of sauces, marinades and rubs are all natural, gluten free, and contain no high fructose corn syrup. They are made from finest natural ingredients.


Anyway, I made Baked BBQ Porkchops (photo above) for dinner last night and hubby enjoyed it and was all praises. So, are you ready to try Stubb's Products? Here's what they got...

Stubb's Sauces:
Original; Spicy; Sweet Heat; Hickory Bourbon; Smokey Mesquite; Honey Pecan

Marinades:
Chicken Marinade; Beef Marinade; Pork Marinade; Chipotle Butter Injectable; Texas Butter Injectable; Texas Steakhouse

Rubs:
Bar-B-Q Spice Rub; Beef Spice Rub; Steak Spice Rub; Chicken Spice Rub; Pork Spice Rub; Rosemary-Ginger Spice Rub; Burger Spice Rub; Herbal-Mustard Spice Rub

Other Products:
Moppin' Sauce; Original Wing Sauce; Hickory Liquid Smoke; Mesquite Liquid Smoke


For updates about Stubb's Legendary BBQ...
Follow Stubb's on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/stubbsbbqsauce
Be a fan on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/stubbsbbqsauce


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Complementary products were given to me for this product review.

Review: Wickles Wicked Okra

Okra is a fun vegetable, isn't it? There are so many ways to enjoy okra and I know that when it comes to okra, I can't resist it.

I have never heard of pickled okra until I moved here in the South. Mind you, pickled okra is addictive! I have tried different brands and so far, the Wickles Wicked Okra is on top of the list. Every bite of this product is worth savoring. There is something in each bite that wants you to crave for more. I like the combination of sour, sweet and spicy. It is just delicious!

What makes Wickles wicked okra different is its ingredients. The custom blend of spices and other ingredient is their secret. This pickled okra comes from a 70-year old family recipe that was enjoyed by family and friends who were lucky enough to get a jar. It was only few years ago when they decided to market it because of the demand.

Wickles Wicked okra is wickedly delicious and if you enjoyed them you will surely enjoy their other products like:

• Wickles Pickles
• Wickles Relish
• Hoagie and Sub Relish
• Wicked Pepper Rings
• Wicked Pepper Strips

Learn more about Wickles Pickles and become their fan.

Facebook: Wickles Facebook Page

Twitter: @WicklesPickles

Anyway, Sims Food Inc., the makers of Wickles is also the makers of Not Yo Mama's Gourmet Foods. If you want something hot and something to spice up your everyday cooking, try Not Yo Mama's Products.

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Wickles provided me (the website owner) complementary products for this product review.

Alkalinewaterplus.com Review

Did you know that drinking alkaline water could give a lot of health benefits for you?


Under normal conditions, our body has been designed to maintain a desirable pH acid level of 7.36. Certainly not all of us follow a strict diet plan with less coffee, highly processed foods with a lot of sodium (salt) and sugar - which can all increase the acid levels of our body. Sadly, majority of us observe this kind of diet and lifestyle, which can make us more acidic. High acid levels in our body can make us prone to sicknesses and diseases, can make us feel weak and can even lead to serious illnesses like kidney and heart problems.



The good news is we can easily regain the normal acid level of our body by drinking ionized water everyday and you don’t even have to break your pocket to do this as you can make your own alkaline water at home, thanks to the products being sold by Alkalinewaterplus.com.

Alkalinewaterplus.com is an online shopping site where you can purchase water ionizer for your home use. Their website offers a wealth of information about alkaline water to better convince you of the many benefits it can do to your health. They offer different kinds of water ionizer and you can even read through the comparisons that they made for each of the water ionizers that they sell on their site to help you decide which water ionizer suits you.

Start reaping the benefits of alkaline water. Get your own water ionizer now.

Product Reviews

When buying things for my daughter, I always look for reviews of the product especially when we buy toys. I believe that product reviews are one of the deciding factors when buying different toys. By knowing the reviews, we will be able to know how good or bad the product is.

When it comes to internet shopping, I always make sure that the website has wonderful reviews before I will decide to shop on that certain website. The reputation of a website will depend on the reviews given by its former customers.

How about you? Does product reviews influenced your decision in buying things?