The new “Better for You” line by Vlasic pickles that is perfect for those looking for refreshing, summer snack options for the whole family. Available as of July, the new Reduced Sodium line gives you a great-tasting, crunchy pickle with 25% less sodium that is perfect for those who like less salt. One serving contains only seven percent of the daily sodium intake values outlined by the FDA and American Heart Association. The bonus? All Vlasic pickles are low calorie with zero fat.

BUY ITVlasic® Reduced Sodium Kosher Dill Spears and Stackers, will be available in 24 ounce sizes, and join a full line of “Better for You” products including No Sugar Added.

Since 1998, Grateful Body's mission has been to bring you 100% natural skin care that is nourishing, effective and luxurious while supporting the health of your skin, your body, and your planet.



Grateful Body wants to contribute to the health as well as the beauty of humanity.  Grateful Body is a family business that began for very personal reasons.  The founder and formulator lost two sisters to cancer before he was out of college.  This shock was big enough that he began examining common lifestyle choices and the substances that we (women especially) expose our bodies to, in order to understand why this disease is becoming more and more prevalent.  He also studied the medical understanding of older cultures, including traditional Chinese medicine and Ayurvedic and Native American healing, all of which supported his desire to share the powerful benefits of vital plants that are used properly and respectfully.

We want you to have beautiful skin. Grateful body is here to help you achieve your most radiant complexion, naturally and authentically. You don't have to choose between safe products and skin care that really works -- all you need to do is choose your favorite products! Learn about our Custom Blends and Classic Formulas to get started. Read about what some of our customers have to say about how Grateful Body has transformed their skin.

MY THOUGHTS
Grateful Body Skin Care sent me a set of three products to review.  Each came securely encased on a solid paper tube containers.

Have you heard? The Cart Buster Savings Event is back at the Kroger Co. Family of Stores, beginning July 31st with storewide savings in almost every department! During the savings event, summer deals are just getting started. Browse the aisles and load up your cart with everyday items from brands you already love.

From July 31st through August 17th save on tons of brands across more than 100 categories from General Mills, PepsiCo, Unilever, Heinz, Mars, Wrigley and Kimberly Clark.

Look for some of your favorite participating products like: Honey Nut Cheerios, Yoplait , Pillsbury Pepsi, Doritos, Gatorade, Smart Ones, Ore-Ida, Cottonelle, Viva, Breyer’s Ice Cream, Axe , Snickers, Pedigree and Orbit.

Look for big savings storewide at the Kroger Family of Stores, which includes Kroger, Ralphs, King Scoopers, City Market, Dillons, Smith’s, Fry’s, QFC, Baker’s, Owen’s, Jay C Food Stores, Hilander, Gerbes, Food4Less, Fred Meyer, Pay Less Supermarkets and Scott’s food & Pharmacy.Don’t let the savings stop there! Make sure to follow the Cartbuster “Deal of the Day” beginning August 3rd and running through August 16th.* Download exclusive offers, on more of your favorite brands, directly to your shopper card, by visiting www.cartbuster.com, beginning Wednesday, August 3rd.

Remember, www.cartbuster.com is your link to all of the details, savings and the special “Deal of the Day” offers for the Cart Buster Savings Event, exclusively at the Kroger Co. Family of Stores. The Cart Buster Savings event beginning July 31st. “Deal of the Day” offers begin August 3rd.

* Please be sure to check your local Kroger Co. Family of Stores for participating dates and deals. The Deal of the Day promotion is not valid at: Fred Meyer or Food 4 Less.


WIN IT
One of my US readers will win a $25 Kroger gift card. Lucky you!

MANDATORY ENTRY
1) Tell me which of you favorite products are you most excited to find savings on during the Cart Buster event at Kroger. Easy!

This giveaway is closed.  The winner was #675 Dina Nay - congratulations!!

This review and giveaway was made possible by Kroger and MyBlogSpark.com. Thank you for providing the product for review and giveaway! I was not required to write a positive review, nor was I paid for this review.  All opinions are my own.

Watching Lily's joy from dancing around in her silver glitter shoes makes me want a pair.  Do they come in adult size 8??

Debbie Morgan created Delta Labs for two reasons - she wasn't satisfied with the quality of vitamins and supplements she was already giving my family and, as a mother of three, she know how hard it is to take care of children and focus on your body.

Debbie felt it was important that she made sure that her family was eating right and getting in all of the essential vitamins, minerals and herbs and felt it was difficult to keep your health as a priority when there was so much going on.  Delta Labs natural herbal formulas can help you maintain or improve your health while keeping up with everyday life! As always, Delta Labs is so confident in their products, that they maintain a 30-Day Money-Back Guarantee. If you are unsatisfied with any of the products, simply return the bottle - No Questions Asked!
BUY IT
You can purchase Delta Labs products directly from their website!  They carry prenatal, postnatal, green tea and resveratrol supplements.

WIN IT
One of my US readers will win the same Green Tea product I reviewed. Lucky you!

MANDATORY ENTRY
1) Tell me what other Delta Labs product you would like or just tell me why you would like to win the Green Tea supplement. Easy!

This giveaway is closed.  Congratulations to the winner!

This review and giveaway was made possible by Delta Labs. Thank you to Delta Labs for providing the product for review and giveaway! I was not required to write a positive review, nor was I paid for this review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. Please refer to my Disclosure.

TonicCare was founded by Dr. Franck Blanche, who, while researching ancient female figures, came across an interesting similarity in many of their skin care rituals. Intrigued, he discovered a common list of oils, fruit extracts and herbal remedies, used in their daily lives. After further research, he came across studies that proved these formulations increased collagen production, reduced the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, and improved the complexion.

Dr. Blanche, using the same list of ingredients, started making small batches of facial serums and hand moisturizers in his laboratory, giving samples to friends and family. Encouraged by their overwhelmingly positive response, he started selling these creams and lotions to local drug stores. He called his products “TonicCare,” reminiscent of the ancient Tonics that royalty would commission from the best botanists and herbal formulators in their kingdoms.

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Last weekend we had a party at our house - sponsored by OVALTINE.  We received all of the three flavors or OVALTINE to use in our preparations, a bunch of containers of Rich Chocolate to share with party attendees, a door prize straw dispenser, swirly straws, recipe cards, and outdoor toys.  Thanks to OVALTINE and Nestle for the party goods and also for donating $250 to a local children's camp.  I will be directing the donation to Camp Dream, a non-profit south of Atlanta where one of my co-worker's daughters volunteers.

We love to have parties and I wanted to try something a little different than the typical burgers or taco bar.  I was inspired by some suggestions on twitter to have a baked potato bar.  Lily and her father had a little fun making Potato Head people out of real potatoes :)











We also received a bunch of goodies to share with friends.  Who says goody bags are for kids only?  Grown-ups love them, too!



We prepared OVALTINE pops, but of course I forgot to snap a picture at the party of the kiddos enjoying them!  Lily really loved helping me with this one.

The moms relaxed and caught up on all sorts of topics.  It is great how well the girls play together - gives us a moment to relax and chat!


The kiddos played and played.  Their little faces were covered with chocolate after their OVALTINE popsicles.

 
This post was written as part of my OVALTINE Mom Ambassador program.  Thank you to OVALTINE and Nestle for providing the goodies for the party and for providing me with a gift card to host the party.  Thank you to Mom It Forward, too!  All opinions are my own and yours may differ.  If you need further information, refer to my formal Disclosure policy under the Advertising menu in the header.

Let’s face it, the humidity during the summer wreaks havoc on your hair, whether you’re prone to frizz or not. Fight unruly frizz and sun damage this summer with help from the experts that brought you the world’s first-ever frizz-fighting serum: John Frieda Frizz-Ease.

Countless women rely on Frizz-Ease Hair Serum to help fight frizz – in fact, a bottle of the sought-after serum is sold every 15 seconds! With three different formulas to choose from – Original Formula, Extra-Strength, and Thermal Protection – there’s a solution for every frizz type. Also, each bottle is small enough to throw into your beach bag, which is perfect as you should apply the serum to wet hair! Take your pick this summer, and combat frizz with Frizz-Ease Hair Serum to get sleek, flawless style.

Did you ever imagine that the special photo from your wedding or vacation could be blown-up, enhanced and printed with digital quality on beautiful canvas?  Canvas Press does it everyday.  In addition, Canvas Press products resist fading for over 100 years!  Part of the process involves the finest sprays, wood frames, inks, printers and canvas materials available. With Canvas Press, you can rest easy knowing that you’ve chosen the best.

It is CEO Doak Walker who bridges the gap between customer and canvas. Doak is a friendly, family man from Central Texas who formed Canvas Press out of his passion for photography sparked by his mother, who is a professional photographer. He has a day-to-day, hands-on approach and personally inspects many of the products that leave the studio.

Canvas Press is a company with a small, family-feel that also has a large reach and customer-following that extends around the globe.  Canvas Press is built on a passion for fine art and an exceptional product that exceeds all expectations.  The treasure that arrives to your door is an investment that will amaze you and possibly re-inspire your entire décor. That is the powerful effect of art, especially art that you helped to create.
MY THOUGHTS
I have seen canvas products offered online but did not have any previous experience with them.  I was not sure what to expect when ordering but the process was extremely easy.  I had three different pictures in mind but decided to use a family picture from a photo session last year.

The ordering process was super easy.  The drop down menu allows you to pick your desired width and height.  Once I loaded my picture, cropping was easy and I could see what the sides of the canvas would look like.  I love that I don't have to worry about getting the print custom-framed!


The print arrived wrapped up securely and in great condition.

The print has a solid frame with a hanging piece already attached.  It is not too heavy and will be easy to hang...once I figure out where I want to put it!!










Overall, I am very pleased.  Canvas Print definitely exceeded my expectations.  I had several people over last weekend for a party who really liked my canvas print and asked me about it.


BUY IT
Canvas Press offers the following options with prizes starting at:
Photo to Canvas...$33.50
Wall Collages...$191
Photo Prints...$4.50
AlumiPrints...$36

Mighty Leaf Tea was born for the sole purpose of infusing life into an ancient indulgence by creating tea products that reach new heights of quality and innovation.

The genesis of Mighty Leaf Tea came in 1996 as a result of a shared passion and dream envisioned by husband-and-wife team Gary Shinner and Jill Portman when they founded their teahouse on Fillmore St. in San Francisco.

Their passion is for creating the most incredible handcrafted tea blends found anywhere, globally sourcing the finest ingredients available. Paralleling the highest standards of quality at Mighty Leaf Tea is ongoing creative innovation.

Our specially created handcrafted Tea Pouches are designed to unleash the essence of the quality that is Mighty Leaf Tea. Supporting our quality and innovation is our promise to deliver the highest level of customer service excellence in serving you the finest tea products available.