Monday, September 11, 2017

September's Daily Goodie Box

It's always a nice surprise to open the mailbox and see a Daily Goodie Box in there!
This month's variety of products was really great. Let's get into the box!
Trolli- Sour Brite Crawlers
http://www.weirdlyawesome.com/
I'm sort of out of the candy loop these days (unless we're counting chocolate but that's a food group, right?) so it's fun to see what the kids are eating. Their website says it best - "Sour Brite Worms should be treated as glowing deities as they wriggle their way into your taste center".

GinnyBakes - Chocolate Chip Cookies
https://www.ginnybakes.com/shop/mini-cookies/chocolate-chip-love-mini/
I've seen these cookies in the larger size but the minis were new to me. The combination of high quality organic ingredients and dark chocolate plus the fact that they are gluten free make them a great choice for you or your child's lunchbox!

Butterfields - Hard Candy
https://www.butterfieldscandies.com/
Butterfields has been around since 1924 and is still making their "buds" the old fashioned way.  The candies are made in copper kettles in North Carolina are are dairy free, gluten free and made with pure cane sugar. They have only 12 calories per bud so you can indulge your sweet tooth and not feel guilty about it.
Lovebug Probiotic-Here's the Skinny
Miss High School has been singing the praises of probiotics to me for awhile so I was pretty excited to see these Lovebug Probiotics in the Daily Goodie Box. Here's The Skinny repopulates your microbiome with beneficial bacteria to help. What does that mean exactly?  It can streamline digestive function, quell sensitive stomachs, improve energy level and elevate mood.  Sounds good to me!

GURU - Organic Energy Drinks
https://www.guruenergy.com/en/13-products
GURU brand is the world's first all natural energy drink.  The company was founded in 1999 in Montreal by four college friends.  They believe that energy could not come at the expense of health. Love that!

Paleo Powder - Seasoning
https://www.paleopowderseasoning.com/
How do you make a seasoning blend Paleo?  Paleo Powder does not contain any unhealthy ingredients like sugar or disruptive ingredients like silicon dioxide (to prevent clumping) and are produced in a facility where there is no chance of wheat, milk, soy or other non-Paleo contamination.  These blends sound suitable for most diets and can be used to season many foods. I will definitely be trying it on roasted veggies!


Nellie's Baby Laundry Soda
https://www.nelliesallnatural.com/shop/nellies-baby-laundry-soda/#.WUmTGSN95FR
I love the idea of this all natural baby laundry soda. One spoonful does a whole load and Nellie's formula is derived from plant and mineral based ingredients, is non-allergenic and gentle on baby's skin.  It's also fragrance free and leaves no residue on clothing.  I can't wait to gift this to a new mama!

Crown Maple  - Maple Sugar 
https://www.crownmaple.com/crown-maple-shop/crown-maple-sugar
I became a fan of Crown Maple company when I got to sample their rich maple syrup in a previous box.   The maple sugar is just as yummy and I put it to good use in some pumpkin bread this weekend.  It's a healthy alternative to granulated sweeteners and is full of natural antioxidants.

Rufus Teague - Made Some Sauce

https://rufusteague.com/
With flavors like Whiskey Maple, Honey Sweet and Blazin' Hot, Rufus Teague Made Some Sauce products sound delicious and creative.  The award winning bbq sauce is still made the same way as it was when Rufus first started out and he says" good sauce makes bad barbecue good and good barbecue better".

I hope you enjoyed this month's unboxing. You can get your own FREE Daily Goodie Box by signing up here.  No credit card is ever needed!  They also give away a lot of boxes on their Facebook page, so check it out!

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Friday, September 8, 2017

{Recipe} Easy Black Bean-Lentil Burgers

Happy Meatless Friday! Is that a thing? It is in my house but that's every day around here.  
These easy bean burgers are great for a week night dinner because they go together so quickly with simple ingredients. I cook up the whole batch and then reheat them through the week (they are good cold crumbled over a salad or in a wrap too).
 Black Bean-Lentil Burgers (Vegan)
Ingredients:
1 15 oz can brown lentils
1 15 oz can black beans(I have pinto beans pictured but I used black beans)
1/2 cup green onions,chopped
1 tsp oregano
1/2 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp each salt and pepper
2 TBS ground flax seed
2/3 cup bread crumbs (I used Panko)
2 TBS barbecue sauce
*recipe from here.
 To make:
Add lentils, beans, green onion and spices to a food processor and process until mixed. leaving some chunks.
 Add mixture to a bowl and add flax seed, bread crumbs and barbecue sauce. Stir well to combine.
 Form into patties and bake on parchment lined baking sheet at 400F for 30-35 minutes until firm.
 They hold their shape beautifully!
I had mine on a whole wheat bun with spinach, red onion and some Chao cheese (so good!). I also made my Effortless Oil Free Baked Fries to go with them. Who wants burgers?
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Wednesday, September 6, 2017

{Get Organized} Another Kitchen Drawer

After I completed our linen closet makeover, I had some leftover organizers and decided to tackle another drawer in my kitchen.  
I had previously organized it but it wasn't staying neat so obviously it wasn't working for us.  
 I did a little rearranging and moving some things to the adjacent drawer. I used my Dollar Tree organizers because things tend to stay neater when they have a designated place to return to.
Here are the two drawers now side by side.  I did this about two months ago and the drawers are staying neat and organized. Yay!
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Tuesday, September 5, 2017

{Travel} Lucketts Antiques

We were taking the scenic route home from Virginia and I saw a sign for Lucketts.
I'd seen other bloggers posting about The Old Lucketts Store and it looked like an awesome place so I quickly mapped out where it was.
 It was right on our route so we would have run into it anyway. How exciting.
 We had to get out of the car to check out the place (with my camera in hand!).
 The flea market wasn't happening but there was still plenty to ogle at.
 All of these old, chippy shutters...
 The porch held many treasures...
 Inside there was even more to see!
 The store hosts over 35 vendors.
 They sell antique, vintage and really cool stuff.
 There's a design house as well.
 That looked like a fun place to take a class.

 Lots and lots to see!
 In love with that blue chair but I already have one.

 Vintage clothes and hats!
 I loved this truck and flag set up outside. What a spot for a photo shoot!
 I hope you enjoyed this photo heavy visit to Lucketts Antiques.

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