Saturday, September 1

Almondina Cookies Review & Giveaway


I don't know about you, but anything made by Grandma Dina sounds great to me.  What's created are Almondina, An  All natural, No Added Fat Or Salt, No Cholesterol, and No Preservatives. It's the award winning recipe the way Grandma Dina used to make in her kitchen.

The Almond Cookies are pretty tasty.  Almondinas are thin, crispy cookies.  They are full of flavor, and great natural ingredients.  Even my Toddler loved them, and kept stealing them from off my plate. Four cookies are about a serving size, my favorites were the Sesame Almondina, and they were 138 Calories for 4.


They were almost too beautiful to eat, and please, never, ever call them the B word.. They aren't, they are so much better, and a more healthier alternative.

I received the Sesame, Original, Chocolate Cherry, Choconut, and Ginger Spice for review.  The whole family enjoyed them all.  It's just wonderful to find a product that we all can eat, that isn't horrible for you.

Little back history of Almondina, Current Owner for the past two decades, Yuval Zaliouk was a world renown musical conductor.  Zaliouk's company is based in Ohio and his Almondina cookies are sold in all 50 States and several foreign countries. If you want to know where to buy them in your state, try Almondinas Store Locator.  Where I'm at in Columbus, Ohio, They are easy to find in Andersons.

Now, how exciting is it that one lucky follower will win the same items in the sampler pack I received??
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Disclaimer: I received these items for free,  Sponsorship of Giveaway did not sway my opinion, nor was I told what to write.  Everything is 100% my own thoughts.

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Garden Botanika CoQ10 Facial Mist & Repair Cream





I never realized how many great products were out there til recently.  Instead of wasting money on lotions that just smell good, but have no vitamins in them, I've been on a mission to find ones that actually have things worth moisturizing, firming, and help to rebuild cells.


I've been using Garden Botanika Skin Care, CoQ10 Facial Mist, and CoQ10 Repair Cream.

I turned 30 in July, and it hit me that my skin isn't the same as it was.  It will never be the same, but I CAN, help slow down the aging process.



The Facial CoQ10 Mist is really refreshing.  Just a couple sprays and my face felt cool, and tightened.


After using the Mist, I use the Repair Cream.  At first there is a light Aloe smell, but once rubbed in, it completely goes away.  I love that both have CoQ10 in it.

You can save 50% off On Super Saving Tuesdays (They base this on sales, and what other customers favorites.) So that's pretty awesome. There's always some type of sale going on.


The facial mist really is a must,  I use it after I shower, and before I go to bed, it's so easy to just mist.  I already use leave in spray Conditioners for my hair, why not my face too?? I'm not getting any younger here!



I received these products for free for my honest, open, opinion.

The Orginal Dish Drying Mat




I am enjoying this dish mat, It's always on my counter.  My husband has a nasty habit of splashing water everywhere when he's at the sink, and this mat absorbs x4 its weight in water. Which is GREAT.  It's also very soft, and cushioned for dedicates.  I mostly wash things that won't fit in the dish washer, and let it try on my mat.  It's also machine washable, and durable.  Which is great, since I use it everyday.

The Original Dish Drying Mat is sold Exclusively at Bed, Bath, & Beyond.  This really is a great house hold item,  It's made my life alot easier not having to worry to go behind my husband to clean water off the counter.  I also use it to dry my tea pitcher, utensils, pans, the babies bottles, and nipples.  It's extremely convenient to dry the bottle brush too.

(The unique, laminated design combines a thin layer of foam between two layers of high-quality, super-absorbent microfiber. 16" X 18")

I received the Green, Original Dish Drying Mat for my honest, open, opinion.  

If you'd like to learn more about The Original Dish Drying mat, You can check them out at The Orginal TM, there are other products too for Kitchen, Cleaning, Home, and Pet.




Acure Energizing Body Lotion Mandarin Orange + Mango

"ACURE for your skin, ACURE for the planet."


I'm a sucker for good, healthy lotion.  I go through so much of it that I love having the opportunity to try different brands.  Recently I've been reviewing Acure, Advanced Triple Moisture System, Energizing Body Lotion ~ Mandarin Orange + Mango.

Acure brand is non greasy, and full of Moroccan Argan Oil, CoQ10, and Olive Oil.  The Vitamin C in the lotion is to help with Stress.

I love how witty the back of the bottle is,  "Rough day? late night got you feeling like a zombie? Break out of that funk with uplifting lotion that restores brightness and rejuvenates your spirit." Yes, I'm always full of funk! And no, it's not always the P-Funk.  

The lotion did moisturize my skin, and the scent isn't strong, which I loved,  The citrus smell gives it a fresh, clean aroma.  Once its been rubbed into the skin, it soaks it up  fast, and leaves the skin soft.  

The great thing about this lotion is for every bottle bought = 1 tree planted, so that's pretty unique. They also work with BeBrightPink.org,   Acure Organics is Vegan, Paraben Free, Sulfate Free, Cruelty Free, Gluten Free, No Synthetic Fragrance.  

If you're anything like me, and just have a taste for various lotions, I would give Acure a try if you are one that's not for Strong scents.

I received an 8 oz bottle for free to Review,  What you read is my honest, opinion opinion.