Natural Foods

Stur Natural Water Enhancers as Mixers

Erin Sluka

Whether you need to intake more water in your day or need a zero calorie mixer option, Stur Natural Water Enhancers are my new favorite choice. They have so many flavors, you can make great natural sodas and mocktails or cocktails. But, the many flavors options are only an added bonus to the ingredient label.

Stur does not add any sugars, just real fruit and stevia extracts. Stur is free of all artificial flavors, colors and sweeteners. I challenge you to compare the label of Stur enhancers to your other brands you may use. It was created to give you natural, only real ingredients. This makes your home sodas and cocktails contain a lot less calories and sugars.

The Blue & Blackberry Stur makes a fantastic Blackberry vodka. Just add ice to your glass, 1 oz of vodka and water. Add a squirt of Stur and stir. Garnish with blackberries for a complete look when serving to friends. You have added zero extra calories to your beverage!

Shop Stur on Amazon and find all varieties, including their electrolyte line of water enhancers.

Natural Products

My favorite Amazon products for 2024

Erin Sluka

I recently found myself reading through ideas for gifts I could get over the Holidays. Some people are hard to shop for and I need ideas. Other times, I want something for myself and am stuck on what has the best, authentic reviews.

I do pair up with brands as a Blogger. Many times I am sent product so I can try it myself and the brand hopes I will share. I am very particular who I partner with. I want to find brands that I would truly consider myself. I want brands that align with my voice in my blog – natural products, makes life easy and quality products.

I decided to keep track of such products I would love to share with you because I love and use these products myself. Not every brand I work with may fit in this post. Below is a list I will keep going in 2024 whenever I fall in love with its use or have a great experience with the brand.

Lotus Bowl Bamboo Salad Set

Why I love this? I meal prep for work lunches and this bowl is actually big enough! It has a design that is not bulky at all, but gives a depth that allows my ingredients to mix well. Plus I seem to get compliments on it every time I use it places.

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Bark & Barware Premium Smokeshow Cocktail Smoker Kit with Torch

Black Wood Box, Gold Tools, 6 Flavors Wood Chips – Old Fashioned Bourbon Smoker Kit – (no butane) Gifts For Dad – Whiskey Smoker Kit

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Wanderfull CANVAS HYDROBAG

This puffer bag fits bottles 3.5-in or less in diameter; Protects your essentials from spilled water; Ideal for water bottles, reusable soda & coffee cups, & wine bottles

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Stur Natural Water Enhancers

Why I love this? It is my goal to drink more water, but I am just not motivated to drink water. I have found it much easier if I can add flavor, so I found Stur. There are no extra calories, no added sugars and are considered keto-friendly! A little goes a long way! P each is my favorite! I also use their electrolyte varieties.

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Aloederma 99% Aloe Vera

Why I love this? I have been stuck where I either burn myself in the sun or even cooking and have nothing on hand to relieve that burn. Aloderma has many aloe products ( I also use their Brightening Moisturizer) that contains aloe. This particular product is what you want on hand for sunburn relief- trust me!

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Mozy Wearable Blanket

Why I love this? OK- this might be my absolute new favorite. This blanket for my legs traps heat so well that I need more than one! I need one I keep for outdoor sports events, hiking, camping and even backyard get togethers. It stays on! You can even collect velcro patches to personalize your blanket!

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Burlap & Barrel Spices

Why I love this? I love to grill and I have tried so many spice brands. Sometimes I find a brand and notice that when I use their spices, I get better compliments on the meal. Burlap & Barrel brings me some of those best compliments. Their spices are so fresh and from the finest sources. My favorite – Black Lime & Chili Salt blend!

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Fit + Fresh Cooler Bags

I LOVE this bag. Not only is it large, with extra external storage but the hard liner is removable for easy cleaning and leak proof features! You will love these cooler bags for picnics, outdoor games and camping!

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GuruNanda Shower Steamers & Sprays

These shower products from GuruNanda are made with 100% pure and natural essential oils and are cruelty-free and free from artificial fragrances, parabens and sulfates. You can choose from Uplift (Orange), Breathe (Eucalyptus) and Relax (Lavender).

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First Aid GoKit

First Aid supplies to travel with! There are 4 first aid kits from Keep>Going First Aid to choose from – the SuperKit (270 pieces), GoKit (130 pieces), Loaded MiniKit (60 pieces) and KidsKit (44 pieces).

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Rumpl Travel Gear

Stay Cozy Outdoors with Rumpl Travel Gear. Rumpl, the inventors of The Original Puffy Blanket, has the outdoor blankets and towels that needs to be a staple for everyone.

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Wolf Tactical Gear

COMPACT EDC SLING BAG from Wolf Tactical. Constructed with rugged, weather resistant nylon material, our tactical crossbody bag features spacious compartments, internal organization pockets, and dual-zipper design for quick access to your gear.

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Pirani Tumblers

Pirani Insulated Stackable Tumblers. Party Sustainably everywhere you go with these stackable and easy to carry Pirani Party Tumblers.

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Natural Foods

Congo Organic Dark Chocolate from Costa Rica

Erin Sluka
Congo Organic Dark Chocolate from Costa Rica

Congo Tropicals, a South Florida-based company brings tropical produce delivered from Central America to your door! Tis includes coffee and dark chocolate made in Costa Rica. There are many benefits of eating dark chocolate such as it might reduce the risk of heat disease, help raising HDL cholesterol and protecting your LDL levels and even managing stress. Making sure your dark chocolate is at least 70% dark and from a clean source (like organic cocoa beans) enhances these benefits.

organic dark chocolate

The Congo Tropicals Organic Dark Chocolate is made from the finest cacao beans in Costa Rica. It is a perfect balance of bitter and sweet in a delicious snack.

When you visit the Congo Tropicals website, you will find that you can even find fresh fruits such as plantains and dragon fruit that will arrive to you. Take a look and start planning a unique Valentines (or Galentines) meal!

Travel

Stay warm outdoors under the Mozy Wearable Blanket

Erin Sluka
Stay warm outdoors under the Mozy Wearable Blanket

As a Mom and also working at the local high school, I have had to spend hours outside in very cold weather. I have attended a sports event on a cold day and brought my stadium blanket, only to find that it is impossible to warm up when sitting on cold bleachers. To make it worse, if I have to get up to move over, use the bathrooms or go but a coffee, I have to remove myself from my blanket and start all over when I sit back down. If this sounds familiar to you, the Mozy wearable blanket is such a game changer when attempting to stay warm outdoors. It even came in handy during our freeze this week when I had to head out in the yard to clean up after the dogs.

The outer shell is waterproof and even flame-retardant around campfires. The inner lining is fleece. Wind and cold bleachers cannot penetrate this blanket. The top to bottom velcro is adjustable so once secured you can adjust out to move your legs and walk or wrap tighter when sitting still and you want to stay snug. I can wear my Mozy to sit at a campground, watch an outdoor game or even do yard work in winter weather.

Oh – and you can collect velcro patches like my Let’s Hike patch I chose for my Mozy! This blanket is the best thing I have experienced for outdoors in a long time. The amount of warmth is 500 times better than a stadium blanket and I believe that claim! From the first moment you try yours on, there is no doubt that the outdoor cold weather will be less stubborn from the waist down. I will need a second Mozy now for my RV and hiking bag! Shop all of the colors and styles at getthemozy.com.