Splendid Spoon Review

At the start of this pandemic, we were eating junk food left and right.  Sugar and carbs were acceptable since they were comfort foods.  But as it went on we realized we were starting to feel as gross as the food we were putting into our mouths.  So, we changed our mindset and started only eating clean, non-processed food.  I’ve been shopping at places like farmers markets and farm-to-table stores, but there are times when I just don’t feel like cooking and that can lead to bad choices.  It is times like these where Splendid Spoon can save the day.  Splendid Spoon is a plant-based food delivery service that serves up wellness shots, smoothies, and bowls.  It is the perfect solution to eating well, fast, and easy!

What do I love about this box?

I love that all of their meals are vegan, gluten-free, soy-free, and low in sugar and sodium.  I don’t normally eat plant-based food…in fact, I LOVE to eat meat.  But lunches and breakfasts are great meat-free meals.

How do they ship it?

They ship their Grain and Soup Bowls frozen and their smoothies refrigerated with recyclable insulation and dry ice to ensure that your meals arrive chilled.  I love that if you choose not to eat them right away, you can throw them in the freezer for 1-3 months.

What did we get?

So…So…So much yummy stuff!!!

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Whisk Takers Review…Baking Subscription Box

Since this pandemic started, my family has been on a sugar overload.  We all agreed to have no sugar Sunday through Friday and then reward ourselves with a tasty sweet treat on Saturdays.  Since it’s only once a week, we make sure it is really good.  Whisk Takers made this week’s sweet a cinch to make and we devoured it! Whisk Takers is a baking subscription box that includes almost everything you need to make a fabulous dessert.

What do I love about this box?

I love that this baking subscription box gave simple, easy-to-follow directions so the kids could take control of our project.  The ingredients were all pre-measured so it was impossible to make a mistake.  Since everything was measured out, there was almost no mess when they were done…and I was extremely grateful for that!

What comes in each box?

Whisk Takers supplies step-by-step recipe cards & pre-measured ingredients.  These pre-measured ingredients are individually numbered and designed to make your baking experience fun, easy and mess-less!

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Review of mintMONGOOSE Jewelry Subscription Box

You all know how much I love jewelry, and I also love surprises, so a subscription box that sends you jewelry sounds like the perfect solution! I was thrilled to have the opportunity to work with mintMONGOOSE, and try out their amazing pieces of jewelry.  I was so excited when I saw the package!

 

And I couldn’t wait to see what pieces we got!

What do I love about this box?

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Napa…Armchair Escape

We continue to believe that in the future the borders will be open, airplanes will cross oceans, people will fill restaurants, and we will all get out our passports.

As for now, take a peek at these pictures to inspire your next big adventure!

Today’s Armchair Escape is NAPA

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Product Roundup: July

Over the last few weeks, we’ve had the opportunity to try out so many great products while in self-isolation.  I’d love to share with you some of our favorite things that we think travelers will love! Take a peek…

Enjoy!

3Doodler Pen

WHY TRAVELERS WILL LOVE THESE PENS

Creativity is something I try to encourage in my kids.  In fact, this summer they have written “Do something creative” on their daily To Do lists. This kit is compact enough that kids can bring with them as they travel.  It is great for any ability and age level. We were given two pens.  The first was the 3Doodler Start “Learn from Home” pen set.  I love that it doesn’t have any external hot spots so it’s perfect for ages 6-13.

It also came with 200 additional strands of 3Doodler Start plastic refills.

The second pen we got was the 3Doodler Create “Learn from Home” pen set.

This set is perfect for ages 14+

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Bermuda…Armchair Escape

We continue to believe that in the future the borders will be open, airplanes will cross oceans, people will fill restaurants, and we will all get out our passports.

As for now, take a peek at these pictures to inspire your next big adventure!

Today’s Armchair Escape is BERMUDA…

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American Cocktail Club Review

You know me…I LOVE a good cocktail and am always on the search for my next favorite.  If you look at my Pinterest page, you’ll see I have a huge board devoted to them.  The problem is that I pin them but never get around to making them.  I hate gathering and shopping for all the ingredients I need, so those recipes end up going unused.  I have finally found a solution…American Cocktail Club!  This monthly cocktail subscription is what my dreams are made of!

What do I love about American Cocktail Club?

The company says that, “being part of the Club is like having the coveted seat at a high-level mixology bar.” I couldn’t agree more! This box gives you everything you need to make a delicious cocktail at home.  If you already have a fully stocked bar, you can choose an alcohol-free box, where they provide everything except the liquor.  American Cocktail Club will allow you to create a large variety of cocktails you may never have chosen for yourself.  It also helps you develop some great bartending skills.

What comes in each box of American Cocktail Club?

EVERYTHING BOX: Contains everything…even the liquor…to create 4 drinks.

EVERYTHING BUT THE BOOZE BOX: Contains everything…EXCEPT the liquor, to create 4 drinks.

What cocktail did we make?

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25 Outdoor Toys for Teens

As important as it is for kids to get outside, it’s also important to get your teens out there! I’ve had so many friends complaining that their teens are constantly on their phone…especially since we are stranded at home during this pandemic. I know that YouTube and Tic Tok can take over  my house if we’re not careful.  I swear…it can be an obsession. However, if my girls get outside and have some fun, they don’t feel the need to jump on their phones.  The key is to help them find things to do outside that they love.

Here are 25 Outdoor Toys for Teens:

GlowCity Light Up Basketball

Kan Jam Portable Disc Slam 

Spikeball Standard 3 Ball Kit

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Review of Simple Loose Tea

As many of you know, I drink a cup of tea every day.  Some days I drink it in the morning for a burst of caffeine, some days I drink it iced cold in the afternoon, and some nights I enjoy a hot cup of tea in bed. I love trying different types of tea from around the world, and now with Simple Loose Leaf Tea subscription box you can let your taste buds travel around the world without leaving your couch.  Let me show you a peek at their box…

What do I love about this box?

I love that they are a family run company that likes to share their passion for tea. Brewing tea can actually be quite hard to do because they all require different methods. Simple Loose Tea makes it easy to brew the perfect cup of tea because each packet of tea has information about that specific tea.  For example, it gives you the origin of the tea, whether it has caffeine, how long to brew it, what temperature to brew it, and how much loose tea to use for a cup.

I also love that you can see through the back of each packet.

What comes in each Simple Loose Leaf Box?

EACH BOX INCLUDES

4 new hand-selected premium loose leaf teas

10 grams (0.35oz) of each loose leaf tea

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Outdoor Toys for Kids

It is so important for kids to get outside…especially when we are stranded at home during this pandemic.  It’s so easy to let kids play on electronics, but it is so bad for them and it sucks up all their time if you let it.  I spent my childhood making memories outside and I want my kids to experience the same.  The key is to help them find things to do outside that they love.

Here are 25 ideas of outdoor toys for kids:

Little Tikes Sandy Lagoon Sand & Water Table

Intex Unicorn Inflatable Ride-On Pool Float

Golf Girl Junior Golf Club Set with Stand Bag

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