Nature Box: a review

A few weeks ago, I was contacted by Molly over at Nature Box about doing a review. At first I was all "healthy snacks?? Umm.. I guess?!", but then I realized that this opportunity had come at the perfect opportunity as Mr. P and I have been trying to introduce BG to more options of what to eat lately and we would both prefer it to be of the healthy variety. So I agreed.

When the box came in, I was super pleased with the presentation and could hardly wait for Mr. P to come home that evening so that we could have a family taste testing of sorts. I sat down to read a little bit more and was found out that we were taste testing the November box and that each month, new items were sent out. Pretty cool in my book.

Finally Mr. P came home and it was time to taste.

Now when I say that Mr. P and I are not healthy snackers, I mean that. Completely. As in we will NEVER choose granola over chocolate. Ever. It just won't happen. So when we opened the box to find Roasted Garlic Pumpkin Seeds, Chipotle Maple Almonds, Carrot Chips, Country Ranch Peas, and Cinnamon Spiced Granola, I think we both actually decided we weren't going to like any of it. We aren't great at the whole open mind thing.

Fortunately BG was a much more willing subject and set right out to taste the carrot chips.
Which she promptly hated. Nice.

Mr. P and I tried them as well and weren't fans. Probably shouldn't have started with the carrot snack as we both detest carrots. At least we tried right?

The Country Ranch Peas and the Roasted Garlic Pumpkin Seeds were next and they both quickly earned a big thumbs up from all of us. They were both good. Really good.

I don't eat almonds at all so I skipped on those but Mr. P tried them and was shocked at how hot they were. He said they had a good flavor but the chipotle snuck up on you and it was HOT. He ate a few more but then had to stop. Something about breathing fire...

Last up was the granola, which disappeared with a quickness at my house. In fact, I took one bite and Mr. P and BG downed the rest of the bag in no time. We'll call that one a hit.

The idea behind Nature Box is pretty genius. You sign up, and then monthly receive a new shipment of healthy snacks. There are new snacks to try every single month and they come in 5 good sized bags that will last you a few days at the least. We had some of the snacks for about two weeks and they were still just as delicious as when we received them.

Also, the folks over at Nature Box were kind enough to generate a discount code for my readers. Currently you can take 25% off the first month when you sign up for the month to month subscription with the code CARROT. Not too shabby.

Be sure and take a look around their site. This is the perfect plan for busy moms on the go. I'm all for anything that makes my life just a little bit easier!

hullabalu

A couple of weeks ago I got an email about a new children's toy company that would soon be launching.

Hullabalu just recently launched their website this past month and BG got to try out a toy that their line is based on a few weeks ago. We were thrilled at the opportunity and quickly sat down to the computer to let her pick one out.

When Sassy Hippo showed up, BG fell in love.
Truth be told, I kind of love her too. She is the softest stuffed animal and is pretty cool looking as well. BG's favorite part is the stars in her eyes and her "fantastic hot pink fur" (her words).

I honestly thought that 'ol Sassy Hippo would become yet one more dust bunny in the ever increasing pile of stuffed animals that reside in BG's room, but she didn't; she actually has earned the spot of #2 bed partner, only behind BG's beloved Max.
So now "Baby Hippo" as she is so affectionately called is a new member of this house of chaos. And BG will probably be getting a few other Hullabalu goodies for Christmas. Though she's running out of room in her crib so we may have to keep the stuffed toys to a minimum.

**I was not monetarily compensated for this review but did receive the Sassy Hippo toy to review. All thoughts expressed above are my own opinion.**

fashion to figure {a review}

A while ago, I was contacted by Fashion to Figure about doing a review on one of their products. After perusing the website, I fell in love with quite a few accessories and pretty soon had a pretty little package show up on my doorstep.

The price point is amazing. Which kind of made me nervous because I thought I was fixing to receive some obviously cheap jewelry. But I was very pleasantly surprised at the quality of the jewelry.


I tend to break out in an odd rash when I wear any sort of poor, quality jewelry so that was my second test. I can say that I've worn both the necklace and the earrings multiple times and have had zero problems. That's huge y'all. And makes me eager to order something else from Fashion to Figure.

Like this. Or this. Or perhaps I need a handbag next?

With how trendy jewelry can be, I try not to pay an arm and a leg for something that might not even be in style next week. This necklace and earring set is wallet friendly and so cute I'm pretty sure I can wear if for a while.

*ignore the awkward pose. fashion blogger i am not!*

Be sure to browse their website. I'll be surprised if you don't find something you'd love to have!

Disclaimer: I was compensated with a necklace and earring set to review from Fashion to Figure. However, all opinions in the statement above are mine and mine alone.

Easy Canvas

So I've never done a review before. Because I'm not reviewing something that I wouldn't truly enjoy myself. But when I was contacted to do a review for Easy Canvas Prints, I was all "heck yea! I'm on that" because pictures? Good. Pictures on canvas? Good. Why would I not be all over that?!

Easy Canvas Prints was ridiculously easy to work with. In fact, the thing that took me the longest to do was decide on a picture to use. Good problem to have I'd say. Daggum super cute kid making me not be able to make a decision.

It took all of five minutes to get my picture uploaded and my preview to show up. It took about that long for them to ship my item. It seriously was here before I knew it. That's my kind of service since we all know I'm a want it right away kind of girl.

I couldn't be more pleased with my canvas. I chose a favorite picture from the little ones first birthday. The colors are perfect and the quality was amazing. In fact, I've already got my next picture picked out to order.



Thanks again Easy Canvas Prints for being so awesome to work with. If you want one of your own (and who doesn't?!) be sure to check out their site and look around! There's a link on my sidebar to help show you the way!

*While I was compensated with an 8 x 10 canvas to review, the opinions in this blog are all mine.*