Alaska Gold Coho Salmon Portions Review & Giveaway

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Alaska Gold Seafood is caught by members of Seafood Producers Cooperative (SPC).  SPC is owned and operated by quality-oriented fishermen. Quality is the keystone of  our mission. 
Over 70 years ago, a group of Alaskan halibut fishermen realized that the best way to ensure that their products were delivered with quality from ocean to market was to process their own fish instead of depending on the services of agents and distributors. They formed what would become North America’s oldest and most successful fishermen’s cooperative: Seafood Producers Cooperative.
What started in 1944 as a cooperative to provide halibut liver oil to vitamin companies has now become a full-fledged organization that provides the highest quality fish available to sushi producers in Japan, smokers in New York City, upscale restaurants across the United States, and reputable grocery purveyors in Europe. And the fishermen are still the boss. Alaska Gold fish have been so popular around the world that they wanted to make it available for convenient delivery to consumers in the United States with their retail website.
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SPC owner/members have pulled together to build a processing plant, offer vessel insurance, bait, gear and fuel discounts, in addition to awarding scholarships for members’ children. Members advocate for responsible resource management through participation at the regulatory level, all in the hopes of consistently bringing quality seafood to their customers in a sustainable way. Starting with a quality-focused mission and the principle of taking great pride in what they do because it is their co-op, fishermen members work on small boats, at a small scale, but their fish reaches customers around the world. The reason fishermen join SPC is that their products reach a larger market than if they were working on their own and, over the long term, at a fairer price. 
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The Seafood Producers Cooperative Mission Statement 
The mission of Seafood Producers Cooperative is to maintain an opportunity for quality oriented fishermen to participate in a cooperative organization that provides processing, marketing and support services which will allow members to maximize the benefits of their fishing efforts and provide the consumer with the highest quality seafood possible.
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One Hook, One Fish At A Time It’s easy to think of fish as a school. But in the end, each one is an individual and has a life history and story. By catching fish on hook and line, One Fish At A Time, our fishermen see that each fish is unique in its own way. Some of their fishermen, like Charlie Wilber, say that they put so much attention into handling each fish that they have a name for each one when they’re done. We believe each fish deserves to be treated with a singular devotion to quality and the respect due to a wild creature, all the way to the consumer. In the same way that their fishermen consistently give individual attention to the fish they 
catch,  catching and processing One Fish At A Time, their personal touch and focus on quality and service are the difference.
They small boat hook and line fishermen catch and process One Hook, One Fish At A Time. This is a traditional way of fishing that results in an extremely high quality fish. Their fish are caught, bled, processed and put on ice within minutes of being caught. Their catch method and handling procedures are unparalleled in the industry.
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Alaska Gold was extremely generous and sent me Coho Salmon portions. I received a 5lb box that was shipped directly to my door. It arrived on ice and ready to be put into my freezer.

Alaska Gold coho salmon are the gold standard for coho salmon. Mild and delicate, coho salmon are perfect for grilling, poaching and sautéing. These Alaska Gold Coho salmon portions are de-boned and conveniently packaged in vacuum-sealed packs. Just thaw, cut open, prepare and serve for an easy, delicious and nutritious meal. 

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 This Salmon is amazing. It comes perfectly packaged in 6oz portions and is super convenient for moms and dads to cook up and serve to the family. Alaska Gold coho salmon is very mild flavored for kids compared to other types of salmon. It is an excellent price considering the quality of product and if you order it in bulk the price gets even better. If you order these portions in their largest bulk size it cuts the price in half so you really are getting 2 for 1. 
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This fish is excellent! It is super fresh and cooks up nice and flaky yet moist. Living in Northern California where we can get fresh fish all the time, this salmon coming from Alaska was INCREDIBLY fresh and delicious.
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         Succulent Alaska Gold Salmon

  • 1 ½ Tablespoons of Minced Garlic
  • 1 Tablespoon of Butter (melted)
  • 1 Tablespoon Pappy’s Seasoning Salt (or your favorite seasoning)
  • 1 Tablespoon of Lemon juice
  • ¼ Tablespoon of Black Pepper
  • 1 Fillet Alaska Gold Salmon Portion (6 ounce)
  • 1 Cup of Rice
  • 1 ½ Cup of Fresh Spinach

 

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When you order from Alaska Gold this is what you get: 5 pounds of troll-caught coho salmon cut into individual skin-on portions weighing approximately 6 ounces, pin bones removed, and each vacuum sealed.  That is 13-14 dinners.  

What you get: 10 pounds of troll-caught coho salmon cut into individual skin-on portions weighing approximately 6 ounces, pin bones removed, and each vacuum sealed.  That is 26 to 28 dinners. 

* Note: Portion size will vary between 5 and 7 ounces. Though in each 10-pound box, you should receive around 27 portions, it’s conceivable that you receive between 23 to 32 portions. 

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We created an incredible recipe to cook up this salmon. It includes ingredients that you most likely already have in your home.
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1. In a medium glass bowl, prepare marinade by mixing garlic, butter, Pappy’s seasoning (or your favorite seasoning), pepper, and lemon juice. Place salmon fillets in a medium glass baking dish, and cover with the marinade.  Marinate in the refrigerator approx. 30 minutes to an hour.

2. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

3. Place fillets in aluminum foil, cover with marinade, and seal. Place sealed salmon in the glass dish, and bake between 35 to 45 minutes, until easily flaked with a fork.

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Plate Alaska Gold Coho Portion Salmon however you wish. We plated it directly on a bed of rice surrounded by savory spinach and salmon juices.
4. Cook 1 cup of rice (we prefer to bake our rice in the oven. 2 cups water to 1 cup rice at 350 for 1 hour. Cover with aluminum foil)

5. Saute’ 1 ½ cups of Spinach. Flavor to taste. I simply covered the spinach with the juices from the bakes Salmon.
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This Alaska Gold Coho Portion Salmon makes an amaaaaazing gift for dads, grads and moms. You can have it send directly to them (or yourself) whether it's bulk or subscription the recipient of this gift will be ecstatic. I gave my mom a portion of mine to try and she loved it so much she text me the next day about how delicious it was.

                                                                  GIVEAWAY!!!!!!!
Alaska Gold Seafood will be giving away the same thing they sent me to one (1) lucky Simple Side of Life reader. This is a $100 value people so seriously make sure you LIKE THEIR FACEBOOK PAGE this is a requirement!!!

I can't stress enough to "Like" Alaska Gold facebook!!! This is their one request!! 

Tolerant Foods Review & Giveaway

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TOLERANT offers a revolutionary, single ingredient product line that tastes incredible, has up to 400% more protein per equal serving than any other competing product and is sure to satisfy all  people suffering from Celiac, Diabetes, and the top 8 food allergens.

If you’re fed up with pasta wannabes, well look no further TOLERANT is here and it will amaze and astound the world with its incredible gluten-free texture and taste.

TOLERANT Pasta Shaped Legumes is not pasta but it certainly could fool the best Italian pasta connoisseur out there!

At TOLERANT, they are crazy about Legumes for all their health benefits. Their rotini, penne and mini-fettuccine are loaded with PROTEIN, essential vitamins, and it’s Gluten-Free! And you know what? It just tastes great!

TOLERANT bringing health and wellness to mankind one (bean) at a time ;)

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The TOLERANT product line is made with 2 types of Legumes, Organic, Non-GMO Red Lentil and Black Bean and come in 3 great pasta shapes - Mini-Fettuccine, Penne and Rotini. They also offer green lentil in elbows, shells and penne; additionally, they will be launching a Energy Legume Blend with Lentil + Pea legume blends, including spaghetti shape by early summer.

Their boxes weigh 12 oz and can serve a family of four. The TOLERANT Legume is prepared the same way we would prepare pasta but it can also be prepared the Raw way by soaking the product for up to 2 hours in lukewarm water.

TOLERANT is not only for those suffering from gluten intolerance. It is a POWERHOUSE meal for the extreme sports enthusiast with 22 grams of protein and whopping grams of fiber per 3 ounce serving and also a super meal plan for those suffering from Heart & Stroke.  The list is endless.Diabetics can consume a wonderful bowl or two of our delicious Legume pasta shapes without worrying about blood sugar spikes caused by traditional wheat pasta or rice and the Vegans can enjoy a change up over the old Tofu, Tempeh, and Rice standards.

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Each bowl of TOLERANT legume shaped rotini, penne and mini-fettuccine offers a whole lot of PROTEIN, and it’s a great way to add an extremely healthy meal loaded with vitamins and minerals at the family table without alarming the little ones!
Every cup of TOLERANT legumes equals a cup of veggies. Are your kids not eating their greens, are you always fighting with them, do they simply want to eat macaroni and cheese, well substitute the mac with our Red Lentil Rotini and “voila” a cup of veggies and the kids don’t know the difference. And besides giving them their veggies, their new “Mac Deal” meal is the equivalent in protein to one 6oz piece of meat or chicken.
At TOLERANT, we are crazy about Legumes for all their health benefits and it’s Gluten-Free! And you know what? It just tastes great!
TOLERANT bringing health and wellness to mankind one being (bean) at a time.
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Of course I cooked the noodle first and then drained them. I had already had an entire turkey cooked the day before so I was able to just sort of warm it up in the spinach as the spinach cooked down. Then I mixed the spinach, turkey in with the Tolerant. I squeezed some lemon on and sprinkled lemon pepper on top.
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​I received one box of Penne and one box ofRotini from Tolerant and was so excited to try them. I have really been watching what I eat and counting calories so it's nice to know that these noodles are made out of healthy ingredients. 

One serving of the Penne has 21 grams of protein so eating a bowl of this is an awesome boots after a long day. 

I added turkey, spinach, a dash of lemon juice and some lemon pepper to my Tolerant Penne. I cooked the spinach with 3 tablespoons olive oil. I used the whole box of Penne, about 4 oz of turkey and 3 oz of spinach to make 3 servings of pasta. 

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It was delicious!!! I could eat it everyday. Tolerant has such a large variety of noodle you could make a different recipe every day of the week. From macaroni to fettucine there is something for everyone.

You can find Tolerant at a store near you by using the product locator on their website>> 
http://www.tolerantfoods.com/#!where-to-buy-tolerant/cji8

If you live in an area like I do where there is no close access to Tolerant don't worry because you can order it on amazon. The Tolerant website will link you to it >>
http://www.tolerantfoods.com/#!costco/c1hj2

Once you have your hands on some Tolerant and you're not sure what to do next, make sure you check out the website for some delicious recipes >>
http://www.tolerantfoods.com/#!black-bean-red-lentil-recipes/c1r13

Make sure you follow Tolerant on all their social media sites to keep up to date on new products, places to purchase and money saving coupons.

Also make sure you follow Tolerant on Instagram: ​https://www.instagram.com/mrredlentil/

                                                                         GIVEAWAY!!!!!

Tolerant is giving away the same two boxes that I received to one lucky Simple Side of Life reader. Good luck!!! Get those entries in and tweet daily to boost your points.

Salonpas For Targeted Relief Review & 2 Giveaways

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Salonpas has everything you need for Targeted Pain Relief and it truly works. 
I have in the past used Salonpas Pain Relief Patches and recently tried some of the other Gels, Sprays and Gel Patches. These couldn't of come at a better time. 
Soon after I fell and broke my tailbone and
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These are perfect for large areas. I used these on my tailbone area to give me some comfort at night. They worked wonders. 
Salonpas® Pain Relief Patch The Only 12-Hour OTC Topical Pain Reliever
These are huge each mesures 2¾ × 3 15/16 inches
Perfect for larger painful areas. These patches do have a menthol smell, but it's not strong or overpowering. 

SALONPAS® PAIN RELIEF PATCH is the first and only FDA-Approved OTC topical pain patch for the temporary relief of mild to moderate muscles and joints aches and pains associated with arthritis, sprains, strains, bruises and simple backache.

SALONPAS® PAIN RELIEF PATCH provides effective pain relief for up to 12 hours.  SALONPAS® PAIN RELIEF PATCH contains two powerful pain fighting ingredients, menthol and methyl salicylate (a NSAID – a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug).

Salonpas® Jet Spray
Fast Convenient Pain Relief Freezes pain Fast!

Convenient, effective pain relief for your on-the-go lifestyle!
Two powerful pain fighting ingredients
One medicine to quickly freeze the pain Another to keep it away
Unique Jet Spray Formula
Non-drip, quick drying formula

So easy to use. You can spray it on hard to reach spots by yourself. The menthol provides faster onset of relief with a cooling, soothing sensation, while the methyl salicylate, and NSAID controls pain for long lasting relief (up to 8 hours of targeted relief)!

By far this is one of the best (in my opinion) Salonpas Pain Relieving Jet Sprays. 

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Salonpas® DEEP Relieving Gel Salonpas®
DEEP Relieving Gel

Rushes 3 Pain Fighters Deep
Fast melting, quick absorbing, penetrating deep relief
Effective pain relief up to 8 hours
Clear, non-greasy gel with up to 30 applications per tube

My 83 year old boss likes this gel on her hands. She has arthritis and this helps soothe it during the day. The first time I applied it on her hands I just rubbed it in with my hands, what a mistake that way. My hands were so hot and very menthol smelling for hours. It was too much for me and burned my eyes. I now wear gloves when putting this on her skin. It's very overpowering smelling but works fast and good. Just make sure you only use a dime size amount it's all you need. Just give it a second it will work. 

NEW SALONPAS® PAIN RELIEVING PATCH

The strength of New Salonpas® Pain Relieving Patch has been improved with more medicine than the Salonpas® Original. New SALONPAS® Pain Relieving Patch has three active ingredients in a more flexible, 20% larger and easy to apply patch. New SALONPAS® Pain Relieving Patch provides temporary relief of minor aches & pains of muscles & joints associated with arthritis, simple backache, strains, bruises, sprains

These are smaller and work perfect for every day aches and pains. Up to 8 hours of temporary relief. I really like these and you get 60 patches in a box. 
Pick some of these up, worth having them in your house for when aches and pains come about. 

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History of SALONPAS®In the century-and-a-half since our founding, Hisamitsu has pioneered the development of patches and other topical treatments to relieve everyday aches and pains. Our SALONPAS® product line gained early acceptance in Asia and now sells in 50 countries around the world.
Although our products now enjoy international recognition, we started out as a small, family owned business in Japan.  Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical was founded in the mid-19th century under the name of Komatsuya. The company went on to create a large variety of health-related products. Our company has always prided itself on its ability to create new consumer products based on Hisamitsu’s comprehensive research, development, manufacturing, and sales capabilities.
SALONPAS® brand patches were first introduced in 1934, and their outright efficacy propelled our company to the position of market leadership that we currently hold today. SALONPAS® was developed through the application of Asahi Mankinko, the prototype therapeutic patch we introduced back in 1903. The original product gained quick acceptance and was considered cutting edge technology in its day. Thanks to sustained research and input from everyday users, our products continue to evolve.  Moreover, our company has expanded the culture and use of patch treatment. Hisamitsu continues to develop and refine therapeutic patches that are safe and easy to use.
Salonpas has a really nice website that is easy to navigate. You can either look up products by name or by your symptoms. They also have a product that will solve each and every sore spot on your body. 
I have been using Salonpas products for many years now and have since passed them onto my boss, Dad and brother. They now are all users of Salonpas products. 

Where to buy........ CLICK HERE to find out. 

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Two people will win a few products from Salonpas... Enter for your chance to win. 
Good Luck Everyone

Sir Kensington's Review & Giveaway

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Sir Kensington's
More Refined Because It's Less Refined
At Sir Kensington's they are unwilling to compromise their taste buds or their principles. That is why they have created ketchup made from whole, vine-ripened pear tomatoes, sweetened with organic raw cane sugar as well as the first and only non-GMO verified mayonnaise flavored with a hint of fresh lemon juice. Pop open a bottle and sauce yourself.
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Less sugar, less salt, and only non-GMO ingredients. At last, progress—a ketchup that requires no apology. Sir Kensington’s ketchups are a revelation. Crushed ripe tomatoes balance a blend of seasonings 
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(and, if you like, a subtle spice). The result: distinctive, winning flavours that rely less on sugar and salt and more on, well, flavour.
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<<CLASSIC KETCHUP
Already acquainted with ketchup? Think again: Sir Kensington’s Classic Ketchup boasts a surprisingly short list of wholesome ingredients like crushed tomatoes, raw sugar, and a tangy blend of vinegar and spices. It’s ketchup, you see, only more so—a lively, all-natural alternative made with the ingredients nature intended.

SPICY KETCHUP>>
Looking for a bit more heat? Sir Kensington’s Spicy Ketchup features chipotle peppers, cilantro, lime juice, and hint of coriander. Spicy enough to amuse the taste buds, it packs a pleasing punch without sinking the ship.

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The Sir Kensington’s mayonnaise manifesto? Source carefully, prepare artfully, and apply liberally.
The reign of unremarkable mayonnaise is at an end. We source the finest certified 
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humane, free-range eggs, smooth sunflower oil, and aromatic seasonings to create a properly standout specimen. (Incidentally, Sir Kensington’s is also lower in saturated fat—promotes confident dipping, they say.)
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<<CLASSIC MAYONNAISE
Sir Kensington’s Classic Mayonnaise is prepared after the French tradition with certified humane, free-range eggs, smooth sunflower oil, and bright hints of citrus. Silky and versatile, it’s an elegant offering suited for dipping, spreading, and a multitude of as-yet undiscovered applications.
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<<CHIPOTLE MAYONNAISE
Sir Kensington's Chipotle Mayonnaise brings a New-World intensity to an Old-World classic. With a rich, smoky combination of chipotle peppers in adobo and notes of cumin, garlic, and tomato, it’s the perfect accompaniment to fish tacos, grilled corn, and anything that lies between two slices of bread.

SRIRACHA MAYONNAISE>>
Their Siracha Mayonnaise combines flavors of east and west to create a condiment that is truly greater than 

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the sum of its parts. Featuring the same delicious mayonnaise foundation as their Classic variety, it carries a twist of the famous Sriracha heat. This sauce is perfect for adding a creamy texture and piquant taste to classic California rolls or a Bánh Mì sandwich.
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<<SPECIAL SAUCE
Reminiscent of a traditional French remoulade and approachably nostalgic, Sir Kensington's Special Sauce is the perfect topping to dress up a classic hamburger. A touch of paprika, a dash of mustard, and the crunch of pickles delivers roadside flavor with farmstand ingredients.

DIJONNAISE>>
At once tangy and creamy, Sir Kensington's Dijonnaise blends our award-winning Classic 

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Mayonnaise with a combination of Dijon and whole grain mustards. Perfect as a sandwich spread or seafood pairing, this novel condiment may soon become your standby.
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Call it their golden rule: quality mustard ought to have a flavour profile brighter than its colour.
In some circles, mustard is considered the 
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highest form of self-expression. Sir Kensington’s range from creamy to rustic stone ground, from a maple-sweetened heat to notes of mellower Chablis—perfect for enlightening pretzels, sandwiches, and any meat they meet.
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<<YELLOW MUSTARD

Possibly the world’s first full-bodied yellow mustard, Sir Kensington’s brings new inspiration to this American mainstay. Fragrant mustard seeds and ground turmeric imbue its rich texture with vivid color and bright flavor. Equally at home squeezed onto a ballpark frank or daubed on a charcuterie plate, this mustard carries an undeniable whiff of nostalgia perfect for savory foods.
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SPICY BROWN MUSTARD>>
This stone ground, european style deli mustard offers a rugged sweetness coupled with an approachable tangy heat. This recipe features a combined blend of brown and yellow mustard seeds, balanced with a touch of Vermont maple syrup.

<<DIJON MUSTARD
An homage to a French classic, Sir Kensington's Dijon proves rich and potent, with pleasing heat and balanced acidity. Finely milled for a creamy texture, the density of flavor is mellowed with Chablis.

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I received a fantastic trio of Sir Kensington's products. They sent me a bottle of classic ketchup, a jar of spicy brown mustard and a jar of classic mayonnaise.  Sir Kensington's is a brand that you can be proud to serve your friends and family. It is both classy and delicious. You can also feel good about eating it because its has less sugar, no high fructose corn syrup, less fat and is a non-GMO product.
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We used a combo of mayonnasie and spicy brown mustard to make a spicy tarter sauce to top our blackened talapia fish that we had for lunch. It was amazing!!! We also used the classic ketchup to dunk our potatoes in. I love Sir Kensington's! I will be using it as topping on everything and adding it to all my recipes that I can possibly include it in. Yummmmy!
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You can find Sir Kensington's "offering" at a store near you using the store locator on their website: https://sirkensingtons.com/find-it

If you can't find it near you there is no need to worry because you can order it directly from the company and have it shipped right to your door. It makes life super simple : https://sirkensingtons.com/shop#!products

Make sure you follow Sir Kensington's on all their social media pages to keep up to date with these scrumptious condiments.

You can also find them on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sirkensingtons/
                                                                  GIVEAWAY!!!!!
The saucy people of Sir Kensington's are super generous and will be goving away the same trio of offerings that I received to one (1) lucky Simple Side of Life reader.
Good luck!!! :)

Love Grown Food Review & Giveaway

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When Maddy and Alex first met, Alex knew Maddys contagious energy and love for people would change the world. Their belief that everyone should have access to healthy food is what inspired Love Grown to not just be a product on the shelves, but to be a company that will make a difference. The idea for Love Grown first came about while they were undergraduates at the University of Denver. Alex knew he always wanted to start his own company, and with Maddys passion for cooking and background in nutrition, they started to lay the foundation for what was to come.
They believe in making great tasting foods with clean and simple ingredients. They believe that healthy foods should be available to as many people as possible. Their goals go far beyond one product line and one category. They are here to change the way people think about food, eat food, and ultimately buy food.
Love Grown is inspired by love and powered by nutrition.
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Love Grown power blend of navy, lentil, and garbanzo beans goes even further to power the smallest of tummies or the youngest at heart! Just because their kids cereals are natural and healthy doesn’t mean the packaging needs to be brown and boring. With their power-packed ingredients and passion for creating delicious foods that even the pickiest eater will love, Love Grown promises you will find their cereals to be love at first bite.

Breakfast just got more fun as you soar through the milky way with their Comet Crispies, dive through the 

ocean with their Sea Stars, or slide through the Arctic with Polar Puffs. Love Grown kids cereals are gluten-free, corn-free, and are full of flavor and crunch. At only 100 calories a serving this is not only a delicious choice, it's a smart one.
Love Grown is revolutionizing breakfast with their power blend of navy, lentil, and garbanzo beans! They launched their Power O’s and Mighty Flakes after realizing the need for nutritious cereals that are both gluten-free and corn-free. 

My personal favorite are the Chocolate Mighty Flakes. They are heaven. I love that I can get my chocolate fix without feeling guilty. These Mighty Flakes are super crispy and crunchy and don't get gushy when they are in 

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Love Grown gluten-free granola is subtly sweetened and toasted to perfection, making it the perfect addition to yogurt, milk, or smoothies! With it's power-packed ingredients and passion for creating delicious foods, Love Grown promises you will find their Oat Clusters to be love at first bite.

With flavors like Raisin Almond Crunch, Apple Walnut Delight, Sweet Cranberry Pecan, Cocoa Goodness and Simply Oats their is something for everyone to love.

Love Grown gluten-free hot cereals are packed full of nutrition and are perfect on-the-go or at home. Each of their products can be made into delicious hot cereal or into one of their amazing, quick breakfast recipes! 

Love Grown is making their hot cereals super with the power blend of gluten-free oats, chia seeds, quinoa flakes, and amaranth flakes. With no sugar added, you can sweeten them how you like or make egg white oatmeal for added protein!

The on-the-go Hot Oats cups have 7g of protein, 5g of fiber, and 0mg of sodium. These Hot Oats are amazing as oatmeal or a muffin, so you can stay powered all day!

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Love Grown is also making their hot cereals super with the power blend of gluten-free oats, chia seeds, quinoa flakes, and amaranth flakes. Make them as hot cereal or into a delicious whole-grain pancake!
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I received an amazing variety package ofLove Grown Foods products to try. I was given a taste of everything along with some recipes to try. These cereals and granola are not only good by themselves, they are AMAZING for creating other goodies. 

We made ALMOND BUTTER SUPER OATS COOKIES!! They turned out better than any of us expected. They are the perfect combination 

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of chewy goodness and delicious melty chocolate. We added a little more chocolate chips than the recipe called for but other than that we stuck to the recipe like glue and these cookies are THE BEST.
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                        Ingredients

1/2 cup Super Oats (either variety)
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 pinch salt
2/3 cups almond butter (dry roasted, no sugar added)
1 egg
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/3 mini chocolate chips

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  • Preheat oven to 350
  • In a small bowl, mix together the Super Oats, baking soda and salt
  • In a large bowl, beat together the almond butter, egg, brown sugar and vanilla until blended
  • Scrape down the sides and slowly add Super Oats mixture
  • Stir in chocolate chips
  • Drop dough by the heaping spoonful onto ungreased cookie sheet
  • Bake for 8-12 minutes or until golden brown around the edges
  • Transfer from cookie sheet to baking rack and enjoy
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You can find this delicious recipe and more at:
​http://lovegrown.com/recipes/

Look for Love Grown Food at a store near you and follow them on all their social media pages for updates on these scrumptious products.

Follow them on Instagram:
 https://www.instagram.com/lovegrownfoods/
                                                                             GIVEAWAY!!!!!!

The lovely people ofLove Grown Foods will giveaway a variety pack to one (1) lucky Simple Side of Life reader!! Good Luck everyone and make sure you show them some love by liking and following Love Grown Food on their social media page.

Tillamook Country Smoker Jerky Review

Tillamook Country Smoker
Jerky Done Right!!
                                     Quality Smoked Meats from a family owned business since 1975!

Tillamook Country Smoker is a 3rd-generation family business. Natural wood smoked beef jerky is exploding in popularity. Every day, thousands of pounds of our delicious, high quality meat snacks are shipped throughout the world.  

Today people that know jerky know that Tillamook is hands down the best there is. Even as they are in more places than ever they never forget their start.
 The people at Tillamook Country Smoker were super generous and sent me a ton of jerky to sample. They sent six different flavors, my favorites of these are Sea Salt & Pepper, Teriyaki and Old Fashion. This jerky is juicy and soft. It's not tough and dry like a lot of the other brands out there. Tillamook Jerky is so full of flavor and each bag has a window on the back so you can see its deliciousness before you even peel open the bag. It is truly mouth watering jerky packed full of protein and low in calories.
SIMPLY CRAFTED
BEEF JERKY
OLD FASHIONED

Simply Crafted Beef Jerky Old Fashioned made with high-quality meat and real hardwood smoke. Seasoned to taste the same way it has from the start. Simply crafted with simple ingredients to be simply better.

SIMPLY CRAFTED
BEEF JERKY
SALT AND PEPPER

Sea Salt & Pepper Beef jerky made with high quality meat and real hardwood smoke. Seasoned with sea salt and fresh ground pepper. Simply crafted with simple ingredients to be simply better.

SIMPLY CRAFTED
BEEF JERKY
TERIYAKI

Simply Crafted Beef Jerky Teriyaki made with high-quality meat and real hardwood smoke. Seasoned with our original recipe—using soy sauce and a touch of garlic. Simply crafted with simple ingredients to be simply better.


SIMPLY CRAFTED
BEEF JERKY
HONEY GLAZED

Honey Glazed Beef jerky made with high quality meat and real hardwood smoke. Sweetened with a honey glaze. Simply crafted with simple ingredients to be simply better


SIMPLY CRAFTED
BEEF JERKY
CHIPOTLE

Chipotle Beef jerky made with high quality meat and real hardwood smoke. Spiced up with smoky jalapeño. Simply crafted with simple ingredients to be simply better.


SIMPLY CRAFTED
BEEF JERKY
SPICY SWEET

Spicy Sweet Beef jerky made with high quality meat and real hardwood smoke. Seasoned with a perfect mix of spices and sweet brown sugar. Simply crafted with simple ingredients to be simply better.

Tillamook Country Smoker Jerky comes in every for that you can think of from Steak Cuts to Sticks. They have beef jerky and turkey jerky. An old favorite of mine and a new favorite for the kids is the shreded jerky in the little circle cans. Every kid I know loves them.

These jerky snacks are perfect after a workout or pack them in your bag when you go for a hike. It is a light weight snack that gives you the boost of energy you need when you are being active.

Pack them in your kids lunches or keep some in your car in case you find yourself stuck in traffic and your tummy starts to growl. Every where you go, anywhere you are Tillamook Country Smoker Jerky is perfect.

You can find all of these jerkys at almost any store, gas station and quicky mart you go to. You can also order it directly from Tillamook Country Smoker website >>>  ​http://www.tcsjerky.com/shop/products

I know I will be placing a bulk order soon because it's a bit cheaper to go directly from the source. 

If you are a Tillamook Country Smoker customer with an account, you can now gain loyalty points. You may already have collected some. If so, there will be a check box in your shopping cart with the options to either redeem your loyalty points or save them for later use.

For every $10.00 of product ordered, you will receive 5000 points, (500 for each dollar). For instance, when you’ve gathered 10,000 points from previous orders, you can redeem them and save a $1.00 off your next $20 order.

Make sure you follow Tillamook Country Smoker on all of their social media pages so that you can stay up to date on this protein packed snack.

Follow them on Instagram: ​https://www.instagram.com/tcsjerky/

Sign up for their newsletter and get the first taste of our new flavors, deals on your favorites and all kinds of other good stuff. Scroll to the bottom of their home page and enter your email address: http://www.tcsjerky.com/​

Mustard Girl Review & Giveaway #2

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Jennifer Connor, the Mustard Girl is so happy to bring you her healthy and delicious artisan mustards, which are all made in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin. Created with love, each of her mustards are good for the heart, tastebuds and soul! 

Mustard Girl All American Mustards are also a symbol to remind us to believe in our own mustard seeds, and to never give up, so we can plant the seeds for a better tomorrow.  From Jennifers  heart to yours, she hopes you enjoy the Mustard Girl Sunshine too, and that together we can spread happiness across the world!
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Mustard Girl is a woman owned company whose mission is to spread sunshine across America and encourage everyone to always believe in their mustard seeds! They are doing an excellent job of this by planting their mustard seeds in the tummies of all mustard lovers across the country.

All 5 of these delicious mustards were medal winners in the World Wide Mustard Competition.  Mustard Girl gourmet mustards are made with the highest-grade mustard seeds & spices, and with lots of love!  They are all-natural and gluten-free!!

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Zesty Hoseradish ~

A favorite of food writers, Mustard Girl Zesty Horseradish is the perfect choice for a horseradish lover. Made using premium-dried horseradish to create a perfectly balanced zest that is not so spicy that it overwhelms your food. Pair it with wild game, brats, red potatoes, salmon, and Munster cheese.

Stoneground Deli ~

A popular European flavor, our award-winning stoneground specialty mustard combines brown, yellow, and white high-grade mustard seeds to create a hearty 

texture and full-bodied taste. It activates the flavor enzymes in roasts, pork, duck, tenderloins, brats, and fish and is delicious with potatoes or as a glaze. Try adding Mustard Girl Stoneground Deli Mustard to dips for sausage, cheese, and pretzels.
Sweet N' Fancy Yellow ~

Mustard Girls new twist on traditional yellow mustard brings out the flavor in any hot dog, brat, French fry, or sandwich. She combined a selected blend of spices with a hint of sweetness to create a taste that is less vinegary than other yellow mustards. Try it with fried egg sandwiches and your favorite grilled cheese recipe.

Sweet N' Spicy Honey ~

This is the original farmer’s recipe that she perfected!. Her unique blend of mustard flour, ground yellow mustard seeds, honey, and spices is perfect for dips, glazes, spreads, and salad dressings. Try Mustard Girl ​

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Sweet N’ Spicey Honey Mustard with deli meats, chicken, tuna, pretzels, salad dressings, cheese, sausage, and grilled cheese sandwiches.

American Dijon Mustard ~

Their perfectly milled Dijon is made the French way using white wine—not wine vinegar. Smooth, bold, and rich with flavor, it’s a perfect complement to turkey, ham, chicken, fish, salad dressings, sandwiches—not to mention your favorite brats and cheeses. For a new twist, try it with duck or fish.

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Everyone MUST try the Stoneground Deli mustard!! I LOVE THE STONEGROUND DELI!!!! It is amazing on everything in my opinion and my favorite of all these super yummy mustards. I was so excited to receive this 5 pack of incredible mustards. There is one for every type of food.

I love Mustard Girls website. You can click on the mustard of your choice and it will have multiple recipe ideas that work with that particular mustard.

One of the recipes I want to try is made with her American Dijon Mustard. It's an appetizer.

Mustard Girl Artichoke Dip

Ingredients:

  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 2 cans artichoke hearts
  • 1 tablespoon Mustard Girl American Dijon Mustard
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 cup finely cut Parmesan cheese
  • ¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • ¼ cayenne pepper
Mustard Girl Sweet n Fancy Yellow was the first of its kind in the market of yellows before French's and #1 in kids favorite mustards! They are all natural, gluten free and also will be available in all Targets nationwide in March making it easy to find for everyone. There is a mustard for everyone to enjoy, from sweet to mild to spicy all leaving you with a smile on your heart and tastebuds. 
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Directions:
Preheat the oven to 350° F. Combine mayonnaise, sour cream, 1.5 cans drained chopped artichoke hearts,Mustard Girl Mustard, lemon juice, cayenne pepper, garlic powder and finely cut parmesan cheese and place in 9 inch pie plate. Bake for 15 minutes take out and lightly coat top with ¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese. Then put back on oven for 10 minutes or until lightly brown on top. Place remaining drained artichoke hearts as garnish for decoration. Serve with Croquettes or Tostito Scoops. Depending on how spicy one would like their artichoke dip, a few dashes of hot sauce may be added as well.
Mustard Girl Mustards are made in Wisconsin, gluten-free & kosher. They contain no preservatives are non-fat & low in sodium and sugar. Mustard Girl contains no high fructose corn syrup and are great as marinades and dipping sauces.

You can order Mustard Girl directly through the website here: http://www.mustardgirl.com/mustards/ or use her product locator: http://www.mustardgirl.com/find/

You can also find these fantastic mustards at these fine locations:        

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                                                    GIVEAWAY

Mustard Girl Mustards is being super generous with this giveaway. It will work a little different than the others we do so pay attention. The giveaway will be 1 winner and run for 2 weeks ......BUT once the giveaway ends and a winner has been picked the same giveaway will run AGAIN. So we will have a new winner every 2 weeks until we have had 3 winners total. 

Enter to win the same delicious 5 pack variety of Mustard Girl mustards that I received and Mustard Girl Tattoos for the kids so remember to tweet daily. Good luck and if you are not the second round winner come back and enter again because there will be a 3rd round. This should be fun!!!  

Flaviar ~ A Club for Explorers at Heart Review

Do you like to enjoy different spirits but don't want to spend a ton of money trying them all. 
Why not get small bottles to try and see what you might like. 
Flaviar makes it easy for you....

Flaviar offers two different things, one and what I tried was the tasting boxes you pay for monthly. The other is a membership to an exclusive club. 
Below is the tasting box I received. 

​I received Art is the New Black Tasting Box from Flaviar. It contained some wonderful spirits that I had never before tried (minus one)
I was very impressed with the packaging, bottle size and quality of the tastings. 
Only fall back was the delivery speed. It took about 3 weeks to get to me. Since this company is located in Slovenia, I do know that is to be expected. If you are getting this for someone as a gift, order ahead of time. 

You are what you drink, diversity and quality matter and all that should most certainly be enjoyed with style and in good company.

There is a tasting box for everyone, no matter if you like Gin, Scotch, Rum or something else Flaviar has a box for you
It’s blind tasting!
 

We believe that tasting is a social game, one with which you can expand your knowledge and challenge yourself and your friends to see whose palate or imagination is the most impressive. In that spirit, we are sourcing and assembling boxes to present you with Spirits from all around the World.

The tasting box was really good. My boyfriend drank most of it, I only really tried a small taste of each. 
I do really think this is a great idea for anyone that wants to try spirits from all around the world. 

Flaviar also offers A CLUB FOR EXPLORERS AT HEART

THE MEMBERSHIP We charge a small fee of $60 / quarter to maintain our service. That's $20 / month to embark on a journey through the World of fine Spirits and enjoy all the benefits of a club unlike any other.
Check out both the tastings HERE and the club HERE

Fuelshaker Pro Review

Fuelshaker is a new revolutionary shaker with an all new hassle-free mixing system, where supplement is stored and released without the need of a detachable container.
Fuelshaker Pro provides a slick, modern design that will follow you around to the gym for a long, long time. It was designed to last and always provide the best quality drink. It contains up to 600 ml of liquid and 50 grams of powder. Built in high quality Tritan (BPA-less) plastic, it is hermetic, resistant, machine washable and easy to use.
The agitator is released as soon as you push the button on the bottom of the bottle, ensuring the perfect mix, even with the toughest powders.

With the Fuelshaker Pro there is no need to bring snack bags or tupperware with scoops of powders in it. There is no need to fumble and fuss trying to pour your powder from another container into the water bottle. All you need to do is fill your fueler pro (the bottom section) with your scoop of protein and then use the agitator ball as a cap. The agitator fits tight into the top of the fueler and keeps your powders dry until you are ready to mix.
On the bottom of the fuelshaker pro there is a kind of push button in the center. It's sooooo simple!! When you are ready to release your powder you press the bottom in the middle and it releases your agitator and mixes the powder into the water. Just shake, shake, shake and your protein shake, pre workout, creatine or whatever supps you love are freshly mixed and ready to consume.
The fuelshaker fuelers fit one scoop of protein powder perfectly and there's plenty or room for pre workout scoops.

I LOVE MY FUELSHAKER PRO and you can buy them directly from the site for only $26.99 and comes in blue and black. http://www.fuelshaker.com/fuelshaker-pro.html/

The extra fuelers are $7.49 which is sooooo worth it. http://www.fuelshaker.com/fuelshaker-pro.html/

It's much more affordable than buying tons of poor quality bottles. It also saves space in your kitchen. So ditch ​those 10-20 other generic stinky shakers and get yourself a hassle free Fuelshaker Pro.  

The Fuelshaker Pro is by far the coolest shaker bottle I have ever used. I have had so many shaker bottles in the past but I am now stuck on this Fuelshaker pro.

What sets this apart from all the other bottles is that you can store your powders inside of it as well as store your water separately and then mix it together without any unscrewing. 

Once the fueler is filled, screw on the clear cylinder and fill with water. Then attach the top for a leak proof tight fit. 

The lid even has a screw tight cap that ensures your drink won't open or spill. It is super cool because there is a loop on the lid so you can hang the shaker from your bag or carry it by the loop and it will not bust apart like other brands. There's no need to worry it will fall because it is screwed on.

If you are like me and use mulitple supps and powders then you will want to buy extra fuelers for your fuelshaker pro. With more than one fueler you can pre-measure each powder and carry your multiple fuelers in your bag, car or keep them on the counter ready for action. 
When you want it cleaned you just stick it in the dishwasher because it is totally dishwasher safe. We all know how stinky your shakers can get so popping it in the washer is a life saver.

Make sure you follow Fuelshaker Pro on all their social media pages so you can keep up to date with the coolest shaker bottle EVER!!

Find them on Instagram ​https://www.instagram.com/fuelshaker/

O'Dang Hummus Sauce Review & Giveaway

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I never knewhummus could be a sauce, I thought hummus was thick and you dipped pita chips or fresh veggies in it. Was I mistaken... O'Dang Hummus makes this WONDERFUL Humus Sauce that you can put on salads, chicken, dip your chips in, use on noodles or whatever you please.
Plus it's ALL NATURAL, Contains NO DAIRY, NO added oils and NO preservatives.
​Plus to top it off ONLY 20 calories or less per serving (2 tbsp per serving)
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I received one of each O'Dang Hummus Sauce
Ranch Ranch Revolution
Hummy Mustard
Bombalicious Buffalo

Caesar 
each one is as good as the next. 
but my favorite has to be Ranch Ranch Revolution. 
It's YUMMY! Excellent on Salads and even better for dipping veggies in. 
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Caesar O'Dang Hummus Sauce came in second place for me. It was excellent on salad. I never tried it any other way. 
Very good, perfect Caesar with a hint of Parmesan cheese taste. 
I had salad every night till the bottle was empty, it was that good. 
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Bombalicious Buffalo is the bomb. This hummus sauce is excellent on EVERYTHING. We use it mostly as a dipping sauce for grilled chicken. I even use it to dip my homemade bread-sticks and pizza in. This O'Dang Hummus Sauce is only 15 calories. 
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Hummy Mustard I have only tried in my daily sandwich. I make a yummy veggie sandwich each and every day to take to work. Everything is wrapped up in a fresh whole wheat pita pocket & for the sauce I add O'Dang Hummy Mustard Hummus Sauce. YUMMY!
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Eating healthy shouldn’t be punishment. That’s why they created the world’s best healthy dressing. Dairy Free, No Oil Added, No Preservatives, No Fake Ingredients. They worked relentlessly around the clock to create a Hummus Sauce sooo dang good, you would never believe it only has 20 calories or less per serving. Boom Goes That Dynamite!
O' Dang was started by a man & his chickpeas......Most people would think a man and some chickpeas doesn’t add up to much but O’Dang, would they be mistaken. It started as healthy eating for home, but the moment Jesse’s hummus slipped out to the people, the response was an overwhelming wave of “this is ridiculously good.” Met with a chance to put his homemade product to the test in an entrepreneurial competition called The Joust, with just thirty-six hours to prepare, Jesse’s nontraditional take on a traditional dish swept the competition. It was this kind of validation that had Jesse saying:
“Hey, I’ve got nothing to lose; let me run with this.” So far, O’Dang Hummus has been sprinting a marathon and leaving a trail of game-changing recipes as they go.

Once you try O'Dang Hummus Sauce you will be hooked. 

KEEP CALM. THE HUMMUS IS COMING!O'Dang Hummus is currently only available in central Florida's finest retail grocers. Want it in your local grocery store?
ClickHERE to ask for your local retailer to carry this yummy sauce. 
Or you can purchase onlineHERE
Did I mention O'Dang Hummus Sauce was on Shark Tank... It was and now you can get this awesome Shark Tank Special. You get 4 O'Dang Hummus Sauces for a really good deal. 
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You really must try this yummy Hummus Sauce. You will be addicted, just like me....

Enter below to win one of each flavor
Good Luck Everyone

Great Easter Basket & Mother's/Father's Day Gift Ideas from Ulyssespress.com Review & Giveaway

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Ulysses Press is a GREAT site to get all your reading, coloring, cookbook and more books from. Some of my newest, favorite books are the adult coloring books. Ulysses Press has some wonderful sets to choose from. 
These would make excellent Easter Basket, Mother's Day and Father's Day gift ideas.....

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Ulysses Press
Named for five out of the last eight years as one of Publishers Weekly’s ten “fastest-growing small publishers,” Ulysses Press is reinventing the relationship between reader, author and publisher.
Beyond market-driven, Ulysses Press focuses on highly targeted niche groups that aren’t being offered the books they want by the big corporate-owned New York houses.
As pop culture changes at the speed of the Internet, books have a powerful role to play in the interconnected world. But no new media has ever eliminated an existing media form. They force change, and with change comes opportunity. That is why our printed books work hand in hand with e-book and online versions of their content.
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Ulysses Press has 8 wonderful Adult Coloring Books to choose from. 
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$10 for 96 pages of Calming Dot to Dot Patterns
Calming Dot to Dot
Intricate, Stunning, Stress-Relieving Patterns for Adults
By Emily Wallis
Attain focus, clarity, and peace by carefully proceeding from dot to dot through these intricate patterns
In this increasingly stressful world, it is ever harder to unwind. But surprisingly, there is a simple solution for achieving a state of mindful relaxation——the fun-for-all-ages activity of connecting dots. As you progress from one numbered dot to the next, you clear your mind of other thoughts much as in a meditation exercise. Calming Dot to Dotoffers an enjoyable way to achieve a state of mindfulness. It fosters concentration, reduces stress, and allows you to embrace your inner child by doing the simple but engaging task of completing the detailed designs. Packed with artistic, hand-drawn patterns, Calming Dot to Dot features a wide variety of designs from a bear, butterfly and iguana to a country house, Thai temple and Gothic cathedral. The finished drawings are so enchanting that they can also be colored to add an extra creative element to the fun.
Coloring Animal Mandalas
By Wendy Piersall

Attain focus, clarity and peace while adding bright and inspiring colors to these unique patterns
From the Sanskrit word for “circle,” mandalas have been used for meditation and healing for thousands of years. Coloring Animal Mandalas adds the beauty of the animal kingdom—including butterflies, tigers, swans, snakes, lions, and even dragons—into these intricate designs for page after page of coloring book bliss.
With roots in Hinduism and Buddhism, mandalas are spiritual symbols that represent the universe. Coloring these hypnotically beautiful, mystical shapes is a meditative and enjoyable way to relax. A fun way to achieve a state of mindfulness, Coloring Animal Mandalas adds fosters creativity, reduces stress, and allows you to embrace your inner child by focusing on the simple but engaging task of coloring in the detailed designs.

$10 for 64 pages of neat patterned Coloring Animal Madalas. 

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The above Animal Mandalas is the coloring book I received. 
I think coloring is very relaxing (as long as I have good lightening) I can sit for hours coloring these beautiful prints. When done I hang them on my fridge like a child would. =) It makes me feel good to see them hanging up. My boyfriend thinks they are so pretty. Some prints have very small area's this can be time consuming but the end results is amazing.

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Coloring Bird Mandalas
30 Hand-drawn Designs for Mindful Relaxation
By Wendy Piersall

Your favorite new hobby—coloring for fun and relaxation—gets an avian twist with this collection of whimsical mandalas
Coloring mandalas is an ancient way to attain focus, clarity, and peace. Now, Coloring Bird Mandalas adds the beauty of nature’s flying wonders—including peacocks, owls, swans, hummingbirds, parrots, finches, sparrows, and even eagles—to these intricate designs for page after page of coloring book bliss. With roots in Hinduism and Buddhism, mandalas are spiritual symbols that represent the universe. Coloring these hypnotically beautiful, mystical shapes is a meditative and enjoyable way to relax. A fun way to achieve a state of mindfulness, this book fosters creativity, reduces stress, and allows you to embrace your inner child by focusing on the simple but engaging task of coloring in the detailed designs.

$10 for 64 pages of Coloring Bird Mandalas

Coloring Dream Mandalas
30 Hand-Drawn Designs
for Mindful Relaxation

By Wendy Piersall
Coloring mandalas is an ancient way to attain focus, clarity, and peace. Now, Coloring Dream Mandalasadds the beauty of the dream world—including dreamcatchers, sacred geometry, angels and fantastical creatures—to these intricate designs for page after page of coloring book bliss.
With roots in Hinduism and Buddhism, mandalas are spiritual symbols that represent the universe. Coloring these hypnotically beautiful, mystical shapes is a meditative and enjoyable way to relax. A fun way to achieve a state of mindfulness, this book fosters creativity, reduces stress, and allows readers to embrace their inner child by focusing on the simple but engaging task of coloring in the detailed designs.

$10 for 64 pages of Coloring Dream Mandalas

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$10 for 20 pages of Postcards
Coloring Flower Mandala Postcards
20 Hand-Drawn Designs for Mindful Relaxation
By Wendy Piersall
Attain focus, clarity, and peace while creating colorful mail-ready postcards perfect for sharing with friends and family
Coloring intricate patterns to relieve stress has become wildly popular with adults all across America. But when it comes to choosing a design to color, nothing beats the original concept of a mandala. From the Sanskrit word for “circle,” these repetitive and hypnotic patterns have been used for meditation and healing for thousands of years. Now, this handy collection of floral designed mandalas makes it easy to share your personal coloring creations by offering the unfinished artwork on a tear-and-mail postcard. These postcard mandalas incorporate the beauty of the garden—including roses, hydrangeas, tulips, and sunflowers—into the intricate designs for card after card of coloring bliss. Coloring these beautiful, mystical shapes is a meditative and enjoyable way to relax and a fun way to achieve a state of mindfulness. It also fosters creativity, reduces stress, and allows you to embrace their inner child by focusing on the simple but engaging task of coloring in the detailed designs.
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Coloring Flower Mandalas
30 Hand-Drawn Designs for Mindful Relaxation
By Wendy Piersall
Attain focus, clarity, and peace while adding bright and inspiring colors to these unique floral patterns

From the Sanskrit word for “circle,” mandalas have been used for meditation and healing for thousands of years. Including over three dozen original images that incorporate flowers into mandala patterns, 
Coloring Flower Mandalas adds the beauty of the garden—including roses, hydrangeas, tulips, and sunflowers—to these intricate designs for page after page of coloring book bliss. With roots in Hinduism and Buddhism, mandalas are spiritual symbols that represent the universe. Coloring these hypnotically beautiful, mystical shapes is a meditative and enjoyable way to relax. A fun way to achieve a state of mindfulness, this book fosters creativity, reduces stress, and allows readers to embrace their inner child by focusing on the simple but engaging task of coloring in the detailed designs.

$10 for 64 pages

Coloring Ocean Mandalas
30 Hand-Drawn Designs for Mindful Relaxation
By Wendy PiersallColoring for adults gets a nautical twist with this collection of whimsical mandalas
Coloring mandalas is an ancient way to attain focus, clarity, and peace. Now with more than thirty original images that incorporate ocean imagery into mandala patterns, Coloring Ocean Mandalas adds the beauty of the ocean—including dolphins, sea shells, whales and waves—to these intricate designs for page after page of coloring book bliss.
With roots in Hinduism and Buddhism, mandalas are spiritual symbols that represent the universe. Coloring these hypnotically beautiful, mystical shapes is a meditative and enjoyable way to relax. A fun way to achieve a state of mindfulness, this book fosters creativity, reduces stress, and allows you to embrace your inner child by focusing on the simple but engaging task of coloring in the detailed designs.

$10 for 64 pages

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$16.95 for 384 pages
Daily Zen Doodles
365 Tangled Doodles for Inspiration, Relaxation and Mindfulness
By Meera Lee Patel
A year’s worth of “tangled drawings” designed to inspire creativity and serenity
Few activities are as spiritually satisfying as the art of the meditative “tangle” drawing. Finding a quiet moment to craft an intaglio of intricate, mandala-like drawings brings on a peaceful state that clears the mind and facilitates creativity and relaxation.
Offering a different hand-illustrated prompt for each day of the year,Daily Zen Doodles inspires you to lose themselves in the contemplative act of sketching beautifully repeating patterns and abstract designs. Whether it’s the outline of a nautilus shell, the petals of a lotus blossom, or the spokes of the Buddhist wheel, the mindfulness-inspiring ideas in this book foster focus and help unlock the your inner artist.
Accompanied by apt quotes from spiritual leaders and famed philosophers to provide you with an added spark of inspiration, each drawing prompt is an invitation to an improved mindset and elevated state of inner peace.

Why are adult coloring books good for adults:

(something I read on CNN.com) According to the American Art Therapy Association, art therapy is a mental health profession in which the process of making and creating artwork is used to "explore feelings, reconcile emotional conflicts, foster self-awareness, manage behavior and addictions, develop social skills, improve reality orientation, reduce anxiety and increase self-esteem." So basically, it's similar to good old therapy. 
This in no way should be a replacement to therapy (if attending) , but could be a help. 

Pick up a few Adult Coloring Books from Ulysses Press and fill Adults Easter Baskets with something new. 

Also great for Mother's Day and Father's Day gifts. 
Every parent can use some "stress reduction" in their lives. 

Enter Below to win the same wonderful Adult Coloring Book I reviewed. 
Good Luck Everyone

Banza Pasta Review & Giveaway

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At Banza, they believe healthy should be an indulgence, not a punishment. The foods you’re drawn to, should also be the foods you feel good about sinking your teeth into. Reinventing is a loaded word. There’s no magic here. Banza uses simple ingredients—foods you can find in your local grocery store. Foods you trust to fuel you.

Banza set out to prove that eating right doesn’t require tons of time, money, or chef-like cooking skills. They create nutritious foods that are affordable, convenient, and easy to prepare.
Their goal has always been to give the home cook the tools to make a delicious, healthy meal. Banza is a foundation -- and what you decide to do with it? That’s the true art.

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Banza journey started in 2013, in a home kitchen in downtown Detroit. A then- 23 year-old Brian Rudolph spent late nights— and even earlier mornings— perfecting his recipe for a better pasta.
Brian was no food scientist. And - you can ask his roommate - he wasn’t exactly a chef, either. Just a kid who liked to play with his food and held the belief that his favorite dishes ought to be more nutritious.
He wanted to challenge the food industry to innovate on behalf of the consumer. So he teamed up with his big brother Scott, and brought that passion to grocery shelves across the country. In a little over a year, they have gone from selling in 2 stores to 2,000—from the high-end to the everyday.
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I received a variety case to taste and review. I love this pasta!!

Banza variety case contains six boxes:two boxes each of rotini and shells, one box each of penne and elbows. 

At $30 this is a great buy and you get to try every type of pasta that Banza sells.

If you are like me and love getting your products shipped directly to you then you can subscribe to Banza pastas. This will save you the time of running to the store. It will save you the hassle of running out of the pasta you love. Best of all it will save you money!!

You can get a subscription to the variety case or if you have a very favorite then you can subscribe to receive that particular type of pasta. So instead of a case costing you $30 you can subscribe and save 20% making the case only $24.00. You also have the option of receiving your shipment once a month or every 2 months.

​Chickpeas make delicious pasta! That’s why they used them to create Banza. They took a household favorite and made it even better, turning the pasta you love into the pasta that loves you back.

With 2x the protein, 4x the fiber, and nearly half the net carbs, you can make every night pasta night!
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Regardless of what kind of dish you want to make Banza has a pasta for it!!

You can even go to Banza. Website and click on the recipe tab. They have the most creative and delicious ideas. Here is a direct link to the recipes.  http://blog.eatbanza.com/

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Banza is pasta 2.0. You can ditch the empty carbs in wheat noodles, and treat yourself to double the protein, four times the fiber, and nearly half the net carbs.Eat Banza for dinner and you just might wake up with a six-pack!

I love pasta but in the past I have tried to avoid eating to much because it it's high carbs. Being a protien lover Banza has become a new favorite. It is low in carbs and super high in protein. So bring on the Banza.

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The taste, feel and experience of eating pasta are irreplaceable - so don't replace them! Bake your ziti, mac your cheese, pesto the rest-o. Your favorite family meal is back on the menu.
Chickpeas are a secret superfood - they're naturally gluten free, low on the glycemic index, and ours are certified non-GMO. It's ideal for every set of taste buds at your dinner party. Pretty impressive stuff beneath all that protein!

I decided to use my Banza shells to make mac n cheese. It is a family favorite around here and making it from scratch and knowing what goes in it is so much better than the packaged stuff with ingredients you have never heard of.

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If you likeBanza then I suggest buying it from the case or subscribing. I store my extra boxes out in the garage pantry and I never have to worry about running out. You can use this direct link to place your order.  ​http://www.eatbanza.com/collections/store
Or if you prefer you can use their store locator to find the nearest box of deliciousness:  ​http://www.eatbanza.com/pages/store-locator#/map

Make sure you follow Banza on all of their social media pages to stay up to date on your favorite pasta and recipes. 

You can also find them on Instagram:  ​https://www.instagram.com/EatBanza/

                                                                   GIVEAWAY!!!

The scrumptious people at Banza are giving away the same thing they sent to me. One lucky Simple Side of Life winner will get a variety case shipped to them. Enter to win, follow them on all social medias to boost points and tweet daily!

NoGii Review & 20% off Discount Code

The creation of the NoGii brand has been a total passion project for Elisabeth, from being involved with the original logo and packaging design to product formulations. With her family and friends as a focus group, the NoGii brand of nutrition bars and protein powders has been formulated for the entire family. Gluten-Free living should not be a burden for anyone, but a lifestyle one can enjoy. There are so many creative ways to structure your food choices and so much to gain in terms of improving your health and refueling your lifestyle. Add NoGii to your shopping list today!
Becoming a Gluten-Free advocate has evolved from Elisabeth's Hasselbecks own personal diagnosis of celiac disease. Elisabeth went years trying to figure out what was causing her severe stomach pain and fatigue, however specialists and nutritionists were never able to diagnose her real problem; celiac disease. It wasn't until her participation on the TV show Survivor that her stomach ailments vanished due to a very restrictive diet of living-off-the land for 39 days. Call it a light bulb moment! After Survivor, she was able to reintroduce foods into her diet and pinpoint the food that made her sick -- gluten. Following that experience she was officially diagnosed with celiac disease-and its only treatment: a lifelong gluten-free diet.
​After being diagnosed, Elisabeth committed herself to raising awareness about the autoimmune disease. In May 2009, she brought the gluten-free lifestyle into the mainstream spotlight with her New York Times Best-Selling Book "The G-Free Diet: A Gluten-Free Survival Guide." Since its release the book has become a guidepost for those suffering from celiac disease and other gluten intolerances, as well as individuals eager to adopt the benefits of a gluten-free lifestyle. Today Elisabeth has entered the next phase of her commitment to this growing community with the creation of NoGii certified gluten-free nutritional products for the entire family.
NoGii was super generous and sent me three of their products taste and review. I am in love with them. I have been counting calories and watching what I eat as some of you may know. I am also very into protein and different ways I can add it to my diet. I am a huge fan of protein shakes but sometimes you just want something a little more solid. Sometimes you want a tasty snack that you don't have to feel horrible about yourself once you have eaten it. I love chocolate and snacks so not eating cookies and candy is probably the toughest part of losing weight for me. With NoGii products I have finally found a solution. 

​These have saved me during those moments when I find myself sooooo hungry but it's not time for a meal or right after my workout when I need the protein boost and something filling. This snack combines everyone's favorite peanut butter and chocolate with 20 grams of high quality protein.

NoGii High Protein Bars are a healthy no-gluten alternative for active lifestyles, these bars offers you and your family a good, clean, and nutritional gluten-free choice. Whether you're on the go, at work, playing with the kids, or hitting the gym, these delicious bars created by Elisabeth Hasselbeck supply high protein (20g), ultimate taste, and quality carbs for sustained energy.
​Out of the three products NoGii sent me I think my favorite are the Protein D'Lites Cookies & Creme Dream Single Bars. These are like biting into heaven. When I eat these I feel like I'm cheating on my diet but it's only 130  calories and 9 grams of protein. Instead of eating junkie candy with no benefit I just eat one of these now instead.

Protein D'Lites Cookies & Creme Dream Single Bars are bite-sized burst of flavor and protein! Satisfy your sweet tooth without derailing your gluten-free diet with the NO GLUTEN, NO GUILT NoGii PROTEIN D'LITES. For a gluten-free treat, these protein minis pack maximum taste of Cookies & Crème to indulge your cravings and hunger anytime you are on-the-go. In the car, gym bag, or at the movies...portable protein is always on hand with Deliciously Decadent, NoGii PROTEIN D'LITES

​ NoGii also sent me a case of Nuts About Berries Paleo Bars. These are the perfect snack if you are looking for more of a fruit bar or breakfast bar. If you want a bar that is not as sweet as the other two I mentioned then you will love this snack. It will satisfy your hunger and cravings. It has 180 calories and 4 grams of protein.

Nogii Paleo bars are formulated to appease even the fussiest palate and purest of Paleo diets. With High-Quality ingredients Nogii Paleo bars are a convenient source of Paleoriffic foods, that give you a No Compromise solution to your Paleo Diet.

      NO GLUTEN, NO HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, NO TRANS FAT, NO DAIRY, NO SOY, NO PEANUTS
  • NoGii Protein Bars come in a large variety of delicious flavors: Chocolate Coconut High Protein Bar, Chocolate Mint High Protein Bar, Chocolate Peanut Butter Caramel Crisp Super Protein Bar, Cocoa Brownie High Protein Bar, Cookies & Creme Super Protein Bar, Peanut Butter & Chocolate High Protein Bar, Rocky Road Super Protein Bar. These protein bars come in 12 count and 6 count.
  • NoGii Paleo Bars flavors are: Nuts About Berries, Nuts About Nuts and Nuts About Tropical Fruit. They are sold in 9 count boxes or you can buy single bars.

NoGii also sells a line of Protein powders:

Whey & Quinoa Protein Cocoa Chocolate
Whey & Quinoa Protein Vanilla Bean

NO GLUTEN , 7G FIBER, QUINOA, PROBIOTICS, 
2 DELICIOUS FLAVORS

You can buy NoGii products directly from their online store and use the discount code HGFREE for 20% off each item: ​http://www.nogii.com/store

or

Use the product locator on their website to find NoGii products near you: http://www.nogii.com/locator/

Make sure you follow NoGii on all the social media pages to stay up to date on their products.

They are also on Instagram: ​https://www.instagram.com/nogii_nogluten/

Sacred Sea Tuna Review & Giveaway

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Sacred Sea Tuna is a family fishing business producing top quality Albacore Tuna products. Sacred Sea brand Oregon coastal troll-caught Albacore is hook-and-line caught by surface troll method, making it the “cleanest” most sustainable fishery in the world. Catching one fish at a time instead of using nets or long lines that are used in conventional fishing operations enables us to treat each fish humanely and individually for the maximum quality and nutrition. ​
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When Captain Rick and his kids were trying to figure out a brand name and a label they wanted the name and the “feel” of the label to reflect the best moments of life at sea and the reason they choose this life. They talked about those rare days when the weather is good, the ocean is flat and fish are biting. On those days our connection with the sea is felt to the core of their spirit. The experience is best described as “Sacred”.

Coastal troll-caught albacore tuna are the richest natural source of Omega-3 fatty acids available!  Regular consumption of Omega-3 rich fish, such as albacore, has been linked to:

  • reduced risk of heart attack and stroke
  • reduction of depression-related symptoms
  • relief from arthritis pain
  • lower blood pressure
  • Improved pregnancy health
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Because Sacred Sea’s Oregon Coastal Albacore are younger, smaller fish, mercury is not a concern. In fact according to Oregon State Univ. Oregon coastal albacore contain 60% less mercury than typical canned tuna. From June to October of each year we harvest these younger fish, which range in size between 10 and 30 pounds. Because they are young, mercury accumulation is not of concern.
In the conventional canning process, the fish are cooked whole in a pressure cooker. The majority of the oils, the source of the most desirable nutrition, are cooked out and left on the cooker floor. What is left is taken off of the bone and packed into a can, where it is fully cooked for a second time.

In Sacred Sea process, the fish are filleted raw and hand-packed into cans where they are retorted (cooked) once in the can. Through their process, the nutritional value (and fresh taste) of the fish is still in the can… not on the floor!
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In the conventional canning process, the fish are cooked whole in a pressure cooker. The majority of the oils, the source of the most desirable nutrition, are cooked out and left on the cooker floor. What is left is taken off of the bone and packed into a can, where it is fully cooked for a second time.

In Sacred Sea process, the fish are filleted raw and hand-packed into cans where they are retorted (cooked) once in the can. Through their process, the nutritional value (and fresh taste) of the fish is still in the can… not on the floor!

I love that this is a family owned business and when I purchase Sacred Seas Tuna I know I am supporting an excellent company that cares about their catch as well as their customers.

With their On-Board Operations each fish is humanely dispatched the moment it is put aboard the boat. This eliminates the bruising and meat damage seen in conventionally handled albacore. The fish are immediately cleaned and they are flash frozen by brine immersion, which is the fastest most efficient method of freezing.

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Each case contains 24, 6-ounce cans of Albacore Tuna Fish with nothing added but a pinch of sea salt. There is no waste, nothing to drain down the sink. The liquid in the can is from the fish and packed with omega 3’s! Mix it back into the meat, pour it over pasta or salad or, do like Captain Ricks family, and just drink it. It is the healthiest and tastiest part of the fish.Sacred Sea Tuna cans have a pop-top lid because this tuna is so good many people eat it right out of the can!
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I received a case of Sacred Sea Tuna to taste and review. Ever since I received this delicious tuna I have been eating it daily. I am counting calories and working hard to get back into shape so tuna is a perfect protein packed food that I can consume daily and not feel guilty about.

Eating it daily has forced me to be creative and come up with new ways of incorporating it into my diet. I decided the other day for lunch I wanted to create a tuna wrap. I pealed back a can of Sacred Sea Tuna and grabbed some mixed veggies. 

For the sauce we used 1 part BBQ sauce to one part coleslaw salad dressing and mixed them together. You can use a different flavor BBQ sauce every time to mix up your flavors. If you love a honey sauce you can choose that. If you like it tangy than use a tangy BBQ sauce. You can even use horseradish if you want to add a kick to your wrap.
We put the sauce, veggies and tuna into a bowl and mixed them together until the sauce coated all the ingredients. You can even add cheese if you like. I love cheese but as I said I am counting calories so I decided against it.

This wrap is delicious. It is low in calories and packed full of protein. If you want to cut even more calories you can wrap it in lettuce leaf to get rid of the tortilla and cut carbs as well. 

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Sacred Seas Tuna has a fun family favorite recipe that is similar to this yet different. It has it's own twist.

This Goche family favorite is Leah’s Tuna Quesadillas which was invented by their daughter Leah one particularly broke winter day. Make up some tuna salad however you like it but add some cumin and garlic salt. Spread some on half of a tortilla. Put some cheese on top of the tuna and fold it over. Fry the quesadilla on both sides in enough oil so the tortilla gets a little crispy. The Goche family eats these several times a week in place of tuna sandwiches

​Don’t be afraid to experiment with this meat. You will be astounded how versatile it is. It’s not just for making tuna sandwiches

You can find Sacred Sea Tuna at these retail Outlets:
Farm Stand in the GorgeFoster and DobbsThe Kiva GroceryNewport MarketPastaworksFirst Alternative Co-op and Bear Foods

Portland area Restauraunts serving Sacred Sea Tuna:
Bunk BarArtemis FoodsThe Thistle RestaurauntPark KitchenCommunity PlateAquarivaBar AvignonCompote Cafe and BakeryCrooked House BistroAccantoHenni's Kitchen and BarNostranaPaley's PlacePazzo RistoranteBread and OceanC'est Si Bon!Cheese BarMarche ProvisionsNick's Italian CafeSerrattoSouth Shore CafeSouthparkLibertine Deli

If you don't live where Sacred Sea Tuna is solid don't worry because you can purchase it directly from their website and shipping is included in the cost > http://sacredseatuna.com/product-3/

Make sure you follow Sacred Sea Tuna on facebook to get updates and see pictures of where your tuna is coming from. I love seeing where my food comes from and knowing that it's fresh.

                                                                    GIVEAWAY!!!

Sacred Seas Tuna is giving away a twelve (12) count case of 6oz cans of their delicious tuna to one (1) lucky Simple Side of Life Reader. Get your entries in and tweet daily for extra points. Good Luck!!!!

Big Cloud Men's Skin Care Products ~ Dollar Shave Club Review & Giveaway

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Skin protection is a must for everyone. I know most men forget about don't think about it like women do, till it's too late. My boyfriend was the worst when it came to protecting his skin from the elements. Yet once his hands or lips were red and irritated he would complain for hours. 
Now that he has finally realized he isn't getting any younger and the elements Mother Nature throw at him aren't going away, he did something about it and that started with Big Cloud protection products
I do have to admit I stole one of these products for myself ( I do share, but not often)
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All of the Big Cloud products are brought to you by the wonderful Dollar Shave Club. My now favorite shave company. With the BEST razors that can be used by Men & Women. You will not find any better or cheaper razors around. If you haven't checked them out, do so now. You are missing out. DOLLAR SHAVE CLUB. 
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Big Cloud Daily Face Moisturizer is a wonderful way to moisturize your
face without adding a heavy greasy cream.  
This contains SPF 25  so it's a perfect everyday moisturizer. Good for all skin types and since it's very light weight, sort of a watery (thinner) moisturizer it won't clog your pores. It has a very slight fig scent. Made with no synthetic dyes or parabens.
​Overall an excellent daily moisturizer for any mans face. 
2 OZ ~ $9 & ships for free

My boyfriend has been using this daily for a little over a month, the bottle is still half full. So 2 oz goes a long ways
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The Good Shake Hand Cream has been a life saver for my boyfriend. He has his hands in water most of the day. He is a dog groomer. So each dog gets a bath and his hands, even with gloves on, get wet. By the end of the day his hands are so red and irritated. Almost burnt looking. He has very fair skin. But now he takes his Big Cloud Good Shake Hand Cream with him everywhere. When he leaves from one job site to the next (mobile grooming) he applies another layer of this wonderful cream. His hands thank him. They are now less red and irritated. He no longer comes home and complains how sore his hands are and they just look better. 
I can tell he is very happy with this product and I am happy that his hands don't look so sore.
Only $6 for 3 oz and ships free 
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This is the Big Cloud product I stole from my boyfriend. 
I am a lip balm addict. I carry lip balm with me everywhere I go. 
Wind Master Mint Leaf Balm makes your lips so soft and takes the chapped away super fast, leaves your lips feeling nice and smooth but doesn't leave that shine like others do. My boyfriend loves that part, he always said the lip balms make him look like he has lip gloss on. 
If your looking for a really good lip balm that works pick some up. 
It's only $4 & ships for free
or comes in a 2 pack for $6. I guess I should get this, that way I can share with my boyfriend. 
THE BEST LIP BALM EVER
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I think, and my boyfriend will agree, Big Cloud makes some wonderful products for men. My boyfriend never before used men's lotion products, always stated they were too girly. Now he can put moisturizer on daily and not be greasy and shiny. He is super happy with all the products and will be including them in his Dollar Shave Club purchases. 

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Enter below to win the set of above Big Cloud Products Reviewed. Good Luck Everyone. 

Try My Nuts Nut Company ~ Review & Discount Code

Try My Nuts truly are the BEST nuts I have ever put in my mouth. Addicting to the point that the whole bag of White Trash was gone in 30 minutes.  

You choose the nuts and they do the rest!
(nut of the month club)

Try My Nuts is a family owned and operated business that was created in 1999 with their first store in Corolla, NC. They started out with only 600 square feet of retail space, not sure if their concept would work. After that first summer and many happy customers, they knew they were onto something.
 
They now have four retail locations in the Outer Banks of North Carolina, one location in Fredericksburg, Virginia and of course you can check out their nuts online at www.trymynuts.com.
 
Their goal is to make every customer 100% happy 100% of the time! They want you as a lifelong customer. If you're not 100% satisfied, please let them know and they will do whatever it takes to make it right.

Use Code Tmn10 for 10% off your order.

White Trash

White Trash is like heaven in a bag. 
This stuff is addicting. 
Irresistible mix of pretzels, crisp cereals, and pecans covered in a creamy white chocolate confection.
Ingredients: Confection Coating, Cereal, Pretzels, Pecans, Confectioner's Sugar, Salt

We ate the whole bag in about 30 minutes, then I wanted more. 
Best tasting "trash" I have ever tried. 
Not super sweet, just the right amount of salt on the pretzels, the crisp cereal pieces were my favorite. 
To die for mix of goodness. A MUST try...

Comes in a 7 oz bag (pictures)
14 oz bag, 2 lb bag and 3 oz trash can

Butta Toasted Trio


Another EXCELLENT product. 
I only got to try a few of these. I had to leave to work and my boyfriend "accidentally" ate the WHOLE bag. 
I guess he owes me a bag now. 
These yummy buttery sweet mixture of Cashews, Pecans, and Almonds. 

Get all of your vitamins and all that other good stuff with this trio. A mix of Cashews, Pecans, and Almonds coated with our sweet butter glaze and toasted to perfection; this trio is sure to impress.
Ingredients: Butta Toasted Cashews (Cashews, Sugar, Butter, Salt), Butta Toasted Almonds (Almonds, Sugar, Butter, Salt), Butta Toasted Pecans (Pecans, Sugar, Butter, Salt)

Comes in a 8 oz & 16 oz bag

Try My Jalapeno Cheddar Peanuts

A little to spicy for me, but still very good. 
If they were just cheddar I would of ate the whole can. 

Put a whole NEW kick in your snack habit! Jalapenos and spices mixed with cheddar cheese flavoring for a whole new taste sensation. 12 oz.

Ingredients: Peanuts, Salt, Cheddar Cheese Powder [Cheddar Cheese (Pastuerized Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes), Whey, Salt, Disodium Phosphate, Lactic Acid], Dehydrated Vegetables (Jalapeno, Onion, Green Bell Pepper, Garlic), Natural Flavors, Dextrose, Maltodextrin, Chili Pepper, Modified Food Starch, Disodium Inosinate & Disodium Guanylae, Spice, Xanthan Gum and Guar Gum,
Extractives of Paprika, Natural & Artificial Jalapeno Flavor, Extractives of Tumeric

Comes in a 12 oz can 

The Best Nuts You'll Ever Put In Your Mouth!

Use Code Tmn10 for 10% off your order.
Would make EXCELLENT Easter Basket Ideas. 

Palouse Brand Hummus Kit Review & Giveaway

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Buying hummus can be expensive, but not any more! Palouse Brand has you covered!! Compare their exquisite finished hummus at $0.16/ounce to finished grocery store brands averaging over $0.45/ounce. Palouse Brand scrumptious hummus recipe kits make a total of 120 ounces of hummus. Each of their hummus kits contains a hand crafted hummus recipe, Garlic & Herb, Mediterranean or Bare. All you need to make healthy homemade hummus with their kit is water and oil.  The kit includes all of the other hummus ingredients. Can you freeze hummus? Yes you can! Make a whole batch and vacuum seal it for later. Palouse Brand family has been involved in agriculture for five generations growing premium garbanzo beans and now they are excited to share not only their beans with you but also a indulgent way to enjoy them. 
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What makes Palouse Brand so special???

Five generations ago the Mader Family started farming. Their farm operations span across the southeast part of Washington State and are headquartered in Pullman, Washington. In 2001 they acted on an opportunity to add a cleaning facility to their operation. Their cleaning plant, Palouse Trading, is located in Palouse, Washington, just north of Pullman. Originally named Wallace Grain and Pea Company in the 1930s, Palouse Trading was designed for quality instead of quantity as is their cleaning plant. It has cleaned legumes and grains for the international market and domestic consumption. Their food is appealing to their consumers because of its nutrition, aesthetics and trace-ability to their farm fields.

I received Palouse Brand Hummus Trio!! It is one of their Year of The Pulse Specials.

What is a Pulse? A pulse is a part of the legume family but pulse refers to the dried seed where legume refers to all fruits enclosed in a pod. Examples of pulses are dried chickpeas, lentils and green split peas. 

Year of the Pulse Specials: 2016 has been declared by the United Nations as the International Year of the Pulse or "IYP". This year will give pulses an opportunity to step into the spot light and for people to learn more about them. Pulses are important to both our diets and the environment. Not to mention cooking with pulses is easy, affordable and a great source of protein and fiber.

This Hummas Trio Year of The Pulse Special is only $37 and includes FREE shipping!!

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You cannot beat this price!!!  I buy a lot of hummus in the stores and spend waaaaaay more than that on tiny batches. This is an incredible deal and you get to make your hummus fresh when you want it. It is super simple to do. Palouse Brand supplies you with everything you will need except oil and water.
                                     
Their scrumptious hummus recipe kits make a total of 120 ounces of hummus. Each of their hummus kits contains a hand crafted hummus recipe, Garlic & Herb, Mediterranean or Bare. All you need to make healthy homemade hummus with their kit is water and oil. The kit includes all of the other hummus ingredients and for a limited time FREE SHIPPING on the Hummus Kit Pack, 1 of each flavor.
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Their Delicious Flavors!!

  • Bare Hummus: No more searching the internet for a plain hummus recipe. Although this hummus recipe is anything but plain! The toasted sesame seeds and creamy garbanzo beans shine in this authentic hummus kit. Pair with vegetables, flavored pita chips, warm pita bread or use to make falafel. 

  • Mediterranean HummusThis decadent hummus recipe has a distinctive lemon flavor with hints of cumin and other aromatic spices. This tempting hummus is complimented by its appearance which is lavishly speckled with spices. Pair with vegetables, naked pita chips and pretzels. 

  • Garlic and Herb HummusIf you are looking for a tantalizing hummus recipe, look no further. This mouth-watering hummus is rich in garlic and chives. To make these hummus recipes even creamier peel the garbanzo beans after cooking. Make a great spread for sandwiches and wraps.
We decided to make a lot of hummus all at once and freeze it in small portions. That way when we want more we can just pop a bag out of the freezer and it will thaw quickly to snack on. Hummus can stay frozen for at least four weeks. You can keep it frozen longer but the consistency may change so we made enough for 4 weeks and made enough to give away to a few family members.
Before you begin the process of making your hummus you need to soak your beans over night. Make sure you add plenty of water.....your beans will swell so also make sure you are using a large enough bowl so they don't spill out once swollen. Once they have soaked over night you want to rinse your beans well. Get them all nice and clean!! 
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Now that your beans are clean put them into a pot on the stove with plenty of water.Palouse Brand Hummus bags have the exact measurements you will need so it's super simple. I made big batches so I multiplied the recipe on the back of the bag according to the amount of beans I used in each batch.
Palouse Brand Hummus Kits include all the spices you need to make your scrumptious hummus.

All you need to do is get out your olive oil so you can add the required amount to the sesame seeds. You want to blend the sesame seeds and olive oil in your food processor until seeds are moist.

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Once I blended my oil and seed mixture I poured it into cups so I could measure it out for each of the batches I was making. Next I poured my beans into the food processor, added the required amount of water, added my oil/seed mix and blended until it became the consistency I prefer.
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The last step is to add the spices into your hummus. The back of the bag will also tell you how much to add to your batch.  
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See making hummus with this kit is truly super simple. You will never buy another overpriced mini container of hummus again. Palouse Brand Hummus kits are amazing.

                 YUMMUS !!!  HUMMUS !!!!

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You can buy these incredible Palouse Brand Hummus kits for $21.95 each directly from the website >  https://www.palousebrand.com/products/hummus-recipe-kits

You can also buy the Palouse Brand Hummas Trio Year of The Pulse Special for $37 plus limited time shipping > 
https://www.palousebrand.com/products/specials

Also make sure you check out Palouse Brand entire line of products and kits. I would LOVE to try their split pea soup. So spend some time and poke around their site. You will find something tasty that you must try I promise. All of their Year of The Pulse Specials are:

  • Hummus Kit Pack - 1 of each flavor (See below for more about our hummus.) 
  • Legume Trio - 3 lbs of each Lentils, Garbanzo Beans and Green Split Peas 
  • Sprouters Bundle - 5 lbs of each Lentils and Garbanzo Beans
  • Soup and Salad Bundle - 5 lbs of each Garbanzo Beans and Green Split Peas
  • No Soak Needed Bundle - 5 lbs of each Lentils and Green Split Peas 

Follow Palouse Brand on their social media pages so you don't miss any delicious updates

                                                                  GIVEAWAY!!!!

The super generous and spicy people of Palouse Brands are giving away one (1) Hummus Kit to one (1) very lucky Simple Side of Life Reader. You get to pick you Hummus Kit flavor!! Good Luck Everyone!!

Easter Basket Gift Idea ~ Jackpot Candles Review & Giveaway

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A Jackpot in Every Candle

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Front of my Jackpot Candles after apx. 6 hours of burning
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Back view of my Jackpot Candles after apx. 6 ours of burning
I LOVE my Jackpot Candles. I have never had a candle that held it's wonderful scent for this long. 
It's like I have non stop banana nut bread baking in my oven. I can even smell this candle from outside my house. I came home from work Friday and knew my boyfriend had it lite. The front yard smelled like banana bread. WONDERFUL! 

The wax burns down slowly. I burn it every night for about 3 hours. On the weekend I burned it apx. 5 hours. So far only about 1/4 of the way is gone. 
Then once your candle burns down some you get your Jackpot surprise. 
When ordering your candle you get to choose, necklace, ring or bracelet surprise. 
I choose a necklace. My pictures don't do justice for how beautiful this necklace is. 
You should of seen the smile on my face when I opened the foil package up. 
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See my Jackpot surprise waiting for me. I was getting excited when I could see the greenish blue foil peaking out at me. I wanted to get my necklace out for review purposes so I used this plastic knife to fish it out. Normally I would just leave it till it was exposed.  After unwrapping the foil and opening the small bag inside I was SUPER EXCITED!
Remember these picture do NO justice for this necklace. It's beautiful. I have not taken it off since I got it. Three people have commented on how pretty it is. I love it, as much as I love my candle and it's wonderful scent. 
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When you get your jewelry it has a code on it, you can look it up to see what it's worth. Mine says $30 to me it's worth a million dollars, since I love it so much. 
Really these pictures do nothing for it. 
It has a beautiful black chain (never seen a black chain before) the circle is filled with cute shiny something (not sure) but it's like it's pilled in there and it shimmers and shines when the light hits it. I love it, as you can see. To me it's absolutely beautiful. 
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Jackpot Candles come in numerous scents.... CLICK HERE to see  all the scents.... You can also get tarts......

The candles cost $24.95, that's an excellent price for a wonderfully scented candle with a piece of jewelry. Would be a perfect gift, you can even have it sent directly to the lucky person. 
When picking a candle, pick your scent, then if you want a ring, necklace or bracelet, if you choose ring you get to pick your size, 6 thru 9.
Your candle will burn for 80 to 100 hours


The tarts cost $15.95, they also come with 
jewelry. 
The tarts come in packs of 6 wax tarts and will fill your room with a wonderful scent of your choice for 60 hours

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One Lucky Simple Side of Life viewers will win a Jackpot Candles (1)
​Enter below for your chance. 

Good Luck Everyone!

Easter Basket Gift Idea.........The New Primal Review & 15% off Discount Code

Today, retail store aisles are filled with water-inflated, hormone-infused, highly-processed meats because it’s cheaper, and well, some people won’t demand better. At The New Primal, they know you’re different and truly care about what you put in your body and even though it’s more effort, their philosophy is to do things the right way, every step of the way. They believe everyone should have a choice to enjoy a healthy and amazing-tasting protein snack. That’s what they have set out to accomplish. Join them, won’t you?
The New Primal is a delicious grass-fed jerky company. They sent me a variety of their meat sticks to taste as well as a completely awesome T-shirt that I can sport everywhere. It is super cute!! Their meat sticks are amazing. 

The New Primal makes meat sticks and bagged jerky in 

three different flavor choices. So depending on your taste buds and preference you can pick either a stick that goes excellent with cheese or a bag of jerky for a hike, camping or road trip. The New Primal is currently working on a number of new flavors so stay tuned because these perfect jerky flavors will be released soon....2016 !
The New Primal is 100% Paleo approved! It is hormone free and antibiotic free. This is clean jerky, gluten free and soy free so if you are allergic to soy or gluten this jerky is made for you. If you are someone that just prefers to avoid gluten in their diet then you can snack safe with The New Primal. In nature, good things take time. The New Primal cattle are raised on family farm pastures, where they are free to mature naturally and feed on grass year-round without the steady diet of growth hormones or antibiotics that feedlot raised animals are subjected to. Like the cattle they source, their turkey's originate from family owned and operated farms, where they are range grown, and never fed animal byproducts or antibiotics.
The New Primal Original Jerky is sweetened with a touch of pineapple juice and honey, and infused with mouthwatering hints of onion, pepper, and ginger.

Ingredients 
Grass-Fed and Grass-Finished Beef, Pineapple Juice, Coconut Aminos, Honey, Lemon Juice, Apple Cider Vinegar, Less than 2% of: Smoked Sea Salt, Garlic, Onion, White Pepper, Smoked Paprika, Ginger, Black Pepper

This is my personal favor of their current flavors.

The Spicy Jerky is sweetened with a touch of pineapple juice and honey, and infused with cayenne pepper & jalapeños along with mouthwatering hints of onion, pepper, and ginger. 

Ingredients
Grass-Fed and Grass-Finished Beef, Pineapple Juice, Coconut Aminos, Honey, Lemon Juice, Apple Cider Vinegar, Jalapeno Peppers, Cayenne, Smoked Sea Salt, Garlic, Onion, White Pepper, Smoked Paprika, Ginger, Black Pepper
Turkey Jerky
With 4x the roaming area than the average commercial turkey farm, our free-range turkeys are raised in a stress free environment that promotes natural behavior. Vegetarian Diet/Not fed animal byproducts

Ingredients
Turkey Breast, Honey, Pineapple Juice, Water, Apple Cider Vinegar (Apples & Water), Smoked Sea Salt, Lemon Juice, Garlic, Ginger, Granulated Onion, Black Pepper, White Pepper, Paprika
The New Primal Jerky is a great way to get a boost of protein in your diet. If you find yourself exhausted after a workout or starving while on an adventure then whip out your jerky bag or stick for a protein packed snack that will jump start your body and satisfy your hungry tummy. Only 90 calories per serving (20 calories from fat) and a whooping 12 grams of protein you can't go wrong eating this healthy treat. Grab yourself a stash of The New Primal jerky NOW and get ready for their new flavor release coming soon.

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You can purchase the jerky bags in packs of 4,8 or 16 and the sticks sell in 20 count boxes. You can buy The New Primal Jerky directly from their website > http://shop.thenewprimal.com/

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