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Tuesday, April 3, 2012

Pur Gum Review

Pur Gum sent me some product to review!

Info about Pur Gum:

PÜR Gum is the #1 selling aspartame-free better tasting, long-lasting gum. Now there's a great tasting gum made especially for people who are looking for a healthy alternative to aspartame-free chewing gum.

We love our Gum!!

Most gums on the market are made with the ingredient Aspartame- a man-made synthetic sweetener that's been linked to many diseases. The FDA has listed 92 acknowledged symptoms of aspartame poisoning (we're not making this stuff up).

There's hope everyone! PÜR Gum is sweetened with Xylitol, a naturally-occurring sugar alcohol found in corn cobs and stalks which a healthy alternative to sugar and artificial sweeteners.

Made in Switzerland, PÜR Gum gives YOU the highest standard of chewing gum on the market (because we care just that much!!) Wait, there's more...Infused with antioxidants, PÜR is naturally coloured and flavoured, vegan friendly, free of genetically modified organisms (GMO) and gluten-free.

Available in four delicious and tantalizing flavours: Peppermint, Pomegranate Mint, Spearmint and eXcitemint, YOU can KICK ASPARTAME to the curb with PÜR Gum.

What has your gum done for you lately?

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MY REVIEW:

First of all, I just have to show you their advertisement:

CRACKED ME UP!

I love it!

10/10! This gum is fantastic! It keeps the flavor a longgggg time and it doesn't hurt my jaw after chewing for a while! I liked how they had the classic flavors (Peppermint & Spearmint) then, they had ExciteMINT and Pomegranate Mint. I liked all the flavors, but pomegranate mint was probably my favorite. It was fruity and minty at the same time. WIN WIN!

Please visit their website at

http://www.pur-gum.com/pur_home.php

Try some of this awesome gum for yourself!

Pur Gum challenges YOU to kick aspartame!!!

Three things for Tuesday!

1. I just hit the jackpot at Walmart! I found this brand new BEN & JERRY'S FROZEN GREEK YOGURT! To make it even better...get this...it is PEANUT BUTTER BANANA flavored!!!!! Oh.My.Gosh. It's insanely good! It even has 6 grams of protein in it!!!!!!! Perfect little treat!

2. I love saving money, but I decided to splurge on this beauty... Yup, that's right...a 4 pack of Monster Absolute Zero. I only let myself have those once in a blue moon (because I'm crazy and hyper enough without them!) but this 4 pack was on sale for $6 so I had to take advantage of it!

3. Here's the 3rd Day of the Health Activist Writer's Challenge:

Superpower Day. If you had a superpower – what would it be? How would you use it?

Hmmm... I would definitely pick the ability to fly! I would be able to fly anywhere for free and would be able to get there in a FLASH! Sometimes, long car trips are fun, but I'd much rather spend more time at the destination than sitting in the car all day.

What's something new that you've found lately?

What superpower would you pick?

Monday, April 2, 2012

Day Two of the The Health Activist Writer’s Month Challenge

Quotation Inspiration
. Find a quote that inspires you (either positively or negatively) and free write about it for 15 minutes.

If you've read my blog you know that my motto is

STRONG is the new skinny!

and my favorite Bible verse/motivational verse

Philippians 4:13 "I can do ALL things through Christ who strengthens me!"

What is YOURS?

Barney Butter Review

Barney Butter sent me some of their creamy almond butter to review!

Here is some info about Barney Butter:

Barney Butter was conceived by Jennifer Barney in her Fresno, California home for friends and family. She began experimenting with homemade almond butter for the simple reason that she was unhappy with the other almond butters on the market. She knew that almond butter would be healthier for her peanut butter-loving kids and she wanted them to grab for it on their own without any big fuss. Many broken blenders later, her recipe was perfected.

Pretty soon friends and neighbors were trying it and everyone really thought it was revolutionary. People started calling it ‘Barney Butter’, so the name stuck. Some just wanted it for the taste, but others had real needs like lowering cholesterol or as a peanut alternative. With much encouragement from friends and family she manufactured her first batch of just 20 cases in 2006 and took a jar to a local grocer. It was an instant success! Today Barney Butter has s-p-r-e-a-d to independent and national grocery stores all across the country so now you too can be good to yourself and eat Barney Butter!

With its amazing fresh roasted flavor and truly smooth and creamy consistency Barney Butter stands apart from other almond butters and has quickly become a favorite treat for adults and children alike!!

Barney Butter is an all-natural almond butter made with Premium California Almonds. It is a craveably delicious treat with all the right qualities: the rich flavor, nutrition and versatility of almonds with a texture just like peanut butter. Manufactured in an almond only facility, Barney Butter is peanut free and a great alternative for those with peanut allergies. Barney Butter is naturally no-stir and does not need to be refrigerated. Gluten free, no trans fats or hydrogenated oils, and half the saturated fat of peanut butter make Barney Butter a healthy and delicious treat!

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Now, for my review!

OH. MY. GOSH.

I thought Peanut Butter was my love, but this Almond Butter is my TRUE LOVE.

Goodness gracious! This stuff was INCREDIBLY delicious!

My Rating: 11/10!

I immediately opened the little squeeze packet and ate some by itself and was hooked. I also ate it on a whole wheat tortilla for a snack. It was phenomenal. I was curious if it would taste good with banana on a wrap like I do with my usual PB and it TOTALLY knocked the socks off of my palate! SO GOOOOOOOOOOD!!!

I'm hooked.

Please try some of this for yourself. You won't be disappointed. I PROMISE.

http://www.barneybutter.com/http://www.barneybutter.com/

Sunday, April 1, 2012

Spring Break Eats and Treats!

Spring Break is officially over. It was by far the BEST Spring Break I've had in a while. I enjoyed a lovely STAY-CATION. I made some $$$ dog sitting, was pampered with a manicure and massage, hung out with friends, and attended ALL of my favorite fitness classes!!!

Here's some stuff I haven't had a chance to share with you yet...I've been CONSTANTLY on the go! :)

Myrtle and I ate Subway for dinner one night while I was babysitting her. She's so cute! I got my usual Honey Oat 6 inch with Turkey, Ham, and Tomatoes with Banana Peppers and Pickles on the side... and...I tried the new SunChips flavor, Parmesan and Herb! OH. MY. GOSH. They are soooooo tasty!!!

Myrtle always scrunches up her nose at my weird habit of ordering banana peppers and pickles on the side and eating them by myself. This time, she was brave and tried a banana pepper, and I caught it on video!

She's so funny! "It's HOT!"

Love that little girl!

She was soooo upset when I had to leave. I hate that I can't watch her all the time during student teaching. But, I'm excited for SUMMER because I'll be hanging out with her at least twice a week again!!! YAY!!

Pretty Pink Nails after my manicure!

My bestie, Ashley, and I watching my brother's baseball game! He did awesome! He is a relief pitcher. He came in and pitched 3 pitches. 3 outs. WHAM BAM! So proud of him!!!

What is your favorite thing to do on a Stay-Cation?!?!?

Health Activist Writer's Month Challenge DAY ONE

Hey everyone - I just wanted to tell you about a new activity I'll be doing this April. The Health Activist Writer's Month Challenge hosted by WEGO Health. I will be writing a post a day for all 30 days. I hope you'll join me in writing every day about health. It's going to be a lot of fun and I'd love to see what you have to say about each of the topics, too. All you have to do to join is sign up here: http://info.wegohealth.com/HAWMC2012 and you'll be able to start posting once April rolls around. Looking forward to writing with you!

DAY ONE: April 1

Health Time Capsule. Pretend you’re making a time capsule of you & your health focus that won’t be opened until 2112. What’s in it? What would people think of it when they found it?

This is a fun question. Well, I am a LOVER of all things involving Peanut Butter, Almond Butter, and Yogurt!