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Protein2O plant-based, vegan protein water is my go-to morning beverage

I keep track of my diet in a food app and I struggle to eat enough protein. I have tried many protein shakes and with added sugars and some are too sweet or chalky to want to drink too much of, I could never find one that gives me the added protein I need and enjoy it at the same time. I was introduced to Protein2O waters and now it is my morning go-to beverage. I always grab a protein water on my way out the door to work and either drink in the morning or have it for later in the day to get me through meetings or errands when I need to fill up.

Protein2O is plant-based and vegan and very refreshing with 11 fruity flavors. I tend to crave the flavors of bottled protein water most, but love ending my night with canned beverages and the flavors like Key Lime Coconut, so if I have not met my protein intake I can end the day with the Protein2O waters in great flavors by can over ice for a refresher.

I love that they are available in many grocers and drugstores, but was very excited to find them at a great bulk price at my local Costco. I love these fruit-flavored waters much better over sweet shakes and bars. I am so excited this is a protein option. They take pure whey protein isolate and filter it through reverse osmosis to get rid of impurities and we get 15g of protein that is easily digestible.

Look for Protein2O as your source of daily protein! Visit Protein2O to learn more and find a retailer near you.

Food, Natural Foods

Top Seedz Crackers offer the goodness of seed energy

March 27, 2021July 10, 2023 Erin Sluka

When you are craving a crunchy snack, these Top Seedz crackers will satisfy. They are just seeds, but blended together to bring a ‘cracker’ full of flavor and ready to eat plain, with dips or in recipes. They will bring you the seed energy as a snack meant to keep you going in your day.

Top Seedz has a few crackers flavors and this delicious Maple Magic Roasted Seeds. These are great as a granola in salads, yogurt and oatmeal. I have even grabbed the container and ate them plain on the couch for a salty, crunchy snack. These are vegan and gluten free and contain sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, maple syrup, olive oil.

Top Seedz crackers are great on their own or in a dip. I have even crushed them as a salad topping. Seeds offer protein, fiber and iron as well as a variety of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants.

They can go with anything and are so much better for you than many traditional crackers. 1 serving is about 7 crackers and each serving is about 150 calories and no sugars or added sugars. You can find Top Seedz at some health grocers, some Whole Foods and online at TopSeedz store.

Easter, Food

Handmade Bourbon Caramel by Southern Caramel

March 22, 2021July 10, 2023 Erin Sluka

Bourbon lovers, rejoice! If these Southern Caramels weren’t delicious enough, they are also bourbon-infused. With Easter and spring events happening, these make great gifts. You get handmade bourbon caramels made with premium ingredients and they are buttery smooth.

For the Bourbon Caramel, they use top-shelf bourbon and are packaged to gift right away. Handcrafted candy never fails when you gift it and these caramels will be devoured.

The caramels will last months on the shelf and up to a year refrigerated! The best part, they literally melt away as you chew without sticking to my teeth! This is because they actually take the time to caramelize their sugar before creating the caramel. These are my favorite caramels.

Head over to Southern Caramel and find your favorite gift package of these delicious treats!

Food, Giveaways, Home, Open Giveaways

Create a Family Cookbook Together at Family Cookbook Project – Giveaway

March 15, 2021March 14, 2021 Erin Sluka

As we head into spring, perhaps you have not added ‘recipe organization’ to your spring cleaning list. Whether the family recipes are in yours and your loved one’s heads, dirty index cards or on folded papers shoved in books, it is time to get them organized. Family Cookbook Project allows everyone to work together to get those recipes into one spot and create a family cookbook!

Family Cookbook Project as an app-style storage for those recipes of yours and when you ‘invite’ other family or friends to your cookbook they add their recipes also. Once you have them all together, print or order bound cookbooks. It is free to get started with up to 50 of your own recipes to design and print. If you decide to upgrade your account you unlock more features such as allowing others to become contributors to work together, unlimited recipes, customizing options, download sizes, etc.

I was able to add my recipes in and it is as easy as clicking the “add recipe” button and following the simple layout. I can add photos, dividers and more. The book I have is the standard 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″ size, but they have larger 8 1/2″ x 11″ available as well. Customize or choose their cover options, graphics, layouts and more. It sounds like a lot to build an entire cookbook, but their website easily guides you. The hardest part is making sure you did not leave a recipe out before ordering your physical books!

Creating a free account is simple to start adding in those recipes. If you want to add it and print out on your own, you can! The upgrade allows such better customizing and that option is available.

Get started today and finally organize that ‘kitchen paper’ drawer! They make great wedding and college care package gifts as the kids leave home and you can pass on those family recipes to them in an organized book. Once you create your free account, enter the giveaway below and you could win the upgrade + 3 printed cookbooks!

Enter to win!

3 readers will win an automatic upgrade to a lifetime membership and a credit for 3 printed cookbooks (5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″ size, a $124 value). Enter below by March 31, 2021. Open to US, CAN, UK. Good luck!

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