Bake Crunchy Pecan-Banana Coffee Cake Muffins For The Fam! #Recipes #Spon #PostFood

The thing that I love most about this delicious recipe for Crunchy Pecan-Banana Coffee Cake Muffins. is that it can be baked, and then saved for the rest of the week as a quick Breakfast as you're going out the door. Between Work, Kids, and Everything in between, the convenience of meal prepping, and having the meals for the week just makes one less thing to worry about.  To me, it's also better than caving into a Breakfast that isn't full of Healthy Grains, and Nuts. Great Grains Crunchy Pecan cereal is perfect for this Crunchy Pecan-Banana Coffee Cake Muffins Recipe.

Prep Time: 15 mins,  Total Time: 25 mins, Makes: 12 Muffins

Ingredients

Streusel:

• 1/3 cup unbleached all purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
• 3/4 cup Great Grains Crunchy Pecan cereal

Batter:

• 1 1/4 cups unbleached all purpose flour
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 3/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 2 ripe bananas (14 ounces total), peeled
• 1 cup plain lowfat yogurt
• 1/3 cup canola oil
• 1 large egg white
• 1 1/4 cups Great Grains Crunchy Pecan cereal

Directions for the Streusel:

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line 12 standard muffin cups with paper liners.
2. Toss the flour, sugar, cinnamon, and salt in a large bowl to blend.
3. Stir in the oil and maple syrup. Stir in the cereal. Set the streusel aside.

For the batter:

1. Whisk the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a medium bowl to blend.
2. Using a fork, coarsely mash the bananas in a large bowl.
3. Stir in the yogurt, oil, and egg white.
4. Add the dry ingredients to the yogurt mixture and stir just until blended.
5. Stir in the cereal. The batter will be thick.
6. Spoon the batter into the prepared cups.
7. Sprinkle the streusel over, gently pressing it into the top of the batter.
8. Bake until a tester inserted into the center of the muffins comes out clean, about 25 minutes.
9. Cool 5 minutes in the pan on a cooling rack.
10. Remove the muffins from the pan and cool completely on the rack.
11. The muffins can be made 1 day ahead. Store airtight at room temperature.

Disclaimer: This is a sponsored Post, I was compensated with Product for my Review. 

Tried Turmeric Tea Yet? #Health @NaturesBounty #Spon

I knew what Turmeric was (Mainly I used it for cooking.) I just didn't know that it came in a capsule form. The more I read up about Turmeric containing 93% Curcuminoids, plant-based antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight cell-damaging free radicals in the body.* Free radicals contribute to oxidative stress, which in turn may lead to the premature aging of cells. Turmeric is an herb with a long history of use in India. I really wanted to add it to my supplement intake. I already take a lot of supplements because I am one of those people that believe my Body needs more vitamins than what the Food I eat (servings) has, so when I saw the directions on the Bottle that I can make my own Turmeric Tea by opening the Capsules, I tried it. I thought it dissolved easily. and tasted good. I enjoy my Turmeric Tea early mornings, when the Kid's are sleeping in on the Weekends. I check my emails, do a little work, and Sip my Tea. I like monk fruit, and Almond Milk in my tea. I really think there is no wrong way to drink tea. I am actually enjoying the Taste of the Turmeric in the Tea. I am all for Vitamins that may help me reduce oxidative stress.* When I don't have time to make my tea (I use an electric kettle, and hand held mixer.) I just take the Nature's Bounty Veggy Based Capsule.

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*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

Enter to #win a $150 Walmart GC and Laundry goodies in the laundry #lifehack giveaway. #Spon

I'm teaming up with some great brands and bloggers to share some of my favorite laundry hacks, plus a chance to win a Little Laundry Lifehacks Giveaway (including a $150 Walmart gift card.)

Four Fabulous Laundry Hacks

1. Sick of ironing? Put your iron away and use Downy Wrinkle Releaser Plus instead. Just spray, smooth and tug and watch those wrinkles disappear! Click here to download a coupon.

 

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 3. Keep forgetting those wet towels in the wash? Febreze In-Wash Odor Eliminator to the rescue. Add some to your next load of laundry, and #SinktheStink. Click here to download a coupon.

   

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SoundLogic XT Bluetooth Indoor and Outdoor Party Speaker Review #Spon

I think the Sound Logic indoor & outdoor Bluetooth party speaker completely fits my beach, bbq, and park sound needs. I also think it looks very futuristic. If great sounds weren't coming out of it I'd think it was a power core for a time machine. The sound quality rivals my home system. I also like that it can get pretty loud if your into that sort of thing, which I am now and then. I enjoy that it comes with a strap so you can carry it hands free.. even dance with it on. It was very easy to get it working on all my devices. In fact it was easy for my friends to connect with their devices via blue tooth as well. We took turns playing our favorite songs. I like that there are ways to hard connect via Usb, and Aux, even SD Card at the end of the Speaker. I know sometimes not all devices are Blue tooth, so this Speaker gave me both worlds. Wired, and Unwired *BlueTooth* I like the sleek, modern design a lot.  I received product at discount for my review. All photos, and opinions are my own.

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SoundLogic XT® Rechargeable Wireless Rave Bluetooth Speaker with LED Light Show Review #Spon

I am fascinated with the Sound Logic Rechargeable Wireless Rave Bluetooth Speaker. The first thing I noticed about the speaker was the cylinder shape, and that no batteries are needed, it charges while plugged in via usb, and keeps a charge that way no wires are needed, or batteries. To me, that is convenient. I charge mine with my mini solar powered charging station.  I am always trying to find cool gadgets like this Wireless Rave Speaker. The size fits perfectly in smaller spaces too, and I think it looks cool placed vertical, just as much horizontal. I also like that there are places to plug headphone Aux, and USBs into on the Side. I am a fan of electronics that give you choices.

Watch the Video I made of my Rave Speaker Jamming, It's so much Fun!

I connected my Rave Speaker to my Amazon Fire HD Tablet, and to my Amazon Fire Cell phone with no problems. As soon as I turned the Rave Bluetooth Speaker on it made a fun beeping sound, and the Rainbow lights Blinked, to tell me the device was turned on. I then went into Apps on my Devices, Turned on my Bluetooth, and Searched for the Device. I found it, and connected to it within seconds. The Rave speaker then Beeped again, and made an even cooler design. I then brought up my Chrome browser, and loaded Youtube. I love that I can play anything I am watching, even videos in my browser without Downloading any Apps. This is why SoundLogic has became one of my favorite Speaker Systems. I have a more expensive brand, and It only works when I have it hardwired or using an App with my Devices to stream Songs. The fact I have no problem networking it to my Bluetooth enabled devices makes this amazing in my book. The multi-color rainbow design lights up, and plays along with the Bass, and rhythm once its music is going. I think this is just a really fun speaker, even my toddler loved hearing his favorite songs on it like a little Rave Party. I received product at discount for my opinion.


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You had me at Chocolate Covered Espresso Beans and #BreakfastOnTheGo #Spon @EmeraldNuts @Walmart

Healthy snacking with a Boost throughout the Day with Emerald® Nuts. The new Breakfast on the Go!™ Emerald® Nut packs have everything in them that I love,  From Nuts, Granola, to even the sweetness of Caramel Macchiato, Coffee House Blends in the Box I tried.  I loved the sweet treat, and boost from the Chocolate Covered Espresso Beans.  I also loved that it was a balance of Nuts, and Granola as well.  I don't always have the time to eat healthy in the AM, so I love that I can just grab a bag of these, and literally tear the side of the individual bag, and pour into my mouth.  Sometimes, that's all the time I do have!  If Coffee, and Sweetness isn't your thing, there are other combinations Emerald Nuts Offers as well.  You should definitely check them out.

There is also a .55 cent off Printable Emeralds Nuts Coupon,

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This is a sponsored Post, all opinions are my own.  I was compensated for my Review.

Gluten Free Back to School Snacks #Recipes & #Giveaway! @VansFood #Spon

I made a delicious snack mix recipe using the New Blissfully Berry Cereal, and the Blueberry Walnut Granola.  Those were the only two ingredients I used, and both are made from Van's.  I like the sweet crunch of the Blissfully Berry Cereal, and the Variety of Oats, Blueberries, and Walnuts in the Berry Walnut Granola.  If you are craving Chocolate, you can always add the Cocoa Sensation Van's Food Cereal too.

Back-to-School giveaway featuring coupons for FREE Van’s cereals, a Van’s tote and water bottle.

Below are more Recipes that you can use the new Vans Cereal with. Also don't forget to enter my Vans Food Back to School Giveaway.

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The Winner will receive Coupons to buy what Vans Product they want to try out, and a few Vans Swag Items (Water Bottle, and Tote.) Good luck! Giveaway begins 9/19/15, ends 9/28/15, U.S. Residents Only.

Van’s Foods offers tasty solutions for snack boredom with its brand new cereals that are indulgent for kids and kids-at-heart — but made simply with gluten-free whole grains. Both cereals, Blissfully Berry and Cocoa Sensation — are great with milk or yogurt, but add a tasty twist in easy recipes like Crunch Chocolate-Banana Sweet-n-Salty Snack Mix and PB & Berry Blast Snack Mix (recipes below). Each serving of cereal brings 17 grams of whole grains and 5 grams of fiber — all without artificial flavors, high fructose corn syrup, egg, dairy or corn. These are an easy summer snack fix and also great to pack in school lunches.

Crunch Chocolate-Banana Sweet-n-Salty Snack Mix*
Makes: 8 cups
Ingredients:
3 cups Van’s Gluten-Free Cocoa Sensation Cereal
1½ cups plantain chips or banana chips
1 cup unsweetened coconut chips or coconut flakes
1 cup roasted salted almonds
½ cup raw pistachios
½ cup dried berries, such as cranberries, cherries or blueberries
½ cup chocolate chips
In a large bowl, toss together all of the ingredients.


PB & Berry Blast Snack Mix*
Makes: 8 cups
Ingredients:
3 cups Van’s Gluten-Free Blissfully Berry Cereal
1½ cups gluten-free pretzel sticks
1½ cup roasted salted peanuts
1 cup freeze-dried strawberries
1 cup dried blueberries
In a large bowl, toss together all of the ingredients.
*Recipes for Crunch Chocolate-Banana Sweet-N-Salty Snack Mix, and PB * Berry Blast Snack Mix contributed by Silvana Nardone of Silvana’s Kitchen.

This is a sponsored post, I received product for my opinion. Giveaway is fulfilled by Van's Food.

YumEarth Organics Snacks, and Candy #BackToSchool #Giveaway #Spon

YumEarth Organics makes some of my families favorite  Organic Fruit Snacks, Gummies, and Lollipops.  There are other hard candies too.   There honestly isn't a flavor that we don't like.  Tho, I do have the Lollies that I eat first (The Mango Tango I am addicted to! Sorry Kids, those are Mamas) Everything YumEarth makes is certified organic, or all natural, gluten-free, peanut-free, tree-nut free, and has no chemical colors, no artificial flavors, or no high fructose corn syrup. Really, all of that is a bonus, because the Lollipops flavors are just so great they literally make your mouth water. My taste buds were in over drive.

Back to school should not be stressful! YumEarth has sponsored a $15.00 Worth Snack/Candy Giveaway to one Lucky Winner to make Back to School a little more Fun, and Delicious. 

YumEarth Organics are also great for Halloween too! Since the Lollies, Fruit Snacks, and Gummies are individually wrapped.

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Giveaway is open to U.S. Residents Only, 9/9 - 9/16/15 Winner is chosen via RaffleCopter at random.  Prize Value of $15 of YumEarth Snacks (Snacks are Chosen by YumEarth at Random.) Good luck! 

Promoting Sleep for #BackToSchool Nights @NaturesBounty #Spon

I am a fan of Nature’s Bounty® Melatonin to help with aiding my sleep during the Night on the Week Days.* I like to wind down with hot chamomile tea, and melatonin for relaxation.* I’m guilty of fighting sleep, so I take Melatonin to help relax enough to fall asleep.* I believe an uninterrupted nights sleep helps me to be healthy through out the day, and night by getting the rest that I need.* I’m in a better mood when I get a good night’s sleep and this helps in the morning when I am getting my son ready for school. ei I think it's easier to go about the day when I am not mentally and physically tired. I also like how convenient Nature’s Bounty is for being Over the Counter since it s. The directions are easy to follow, and the Top flips up, for easy access.

What I have always found interesting about Natures Bounty Melatonin is that it may be appropriate for people experiencing occasional sleeplessness, those with jet lag or anyone wanting to promote sound, quality sleep. Super Strength Melatonin 5mg is perfect for those who may need a higher level of sleep support.*

I always see Natures Bounty on Sale at Walmart,  don't forget there is a $1.00 off Printable Coupon for Natures Bounty Online, click here to print it. 

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

Are You Fit For Vampire Life? #TheOriginals #TVD #Giveaway #Spon

Enter to win Either The Vampire Diaries: The Complete Season Sixth OR The Originals: The Complete Second Season on Blu-Ray or DVD *Prizing is Chosen At Random.  

First, Take the  Are You Fit for Vampire Life Quiz Below, then Enter the RaffleCopter for Prize Entries. 

Giveaway open to U.S. & Canadian Residents Only.  Only one Prize allowed per Household, per Campaign/Giveaway. Giveaway is Sponsored by PartnersHub.  Prize is chosen at Random, to A Random Entry.  Please use a valid Email Address to confirm Prize Win (I Email the Winner to Confirm, Winner has 72 Hours to Replay back (3 Days or Another Winner is Chosen at Random.) Giveaway is from August 28 - September 10, 2015.

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About The Vampire Diaries The Complete Sixth Season

The Vampire Diaries continues its sixth season with more delicious drama to sink your teeth into. In season five, after a passionate summer with Damon, Elena headed to Whitmore College with Caroline, not knowing Bonnie sacrificed her life for Jeremy’s. Meanwhile, Stefan and Caroline’s friendship deepened as they stood up to the Travelers, a nomadic witch tribe driven to strip Mystic Falls of magic and cast out its supernatural residents. In the shocking season finale, Damon, fearing he would lose his loved ones on the crumbling Other Side, made a huge sacrifice to bring them all back — with catastrophic and heartbreaking results. Season six follows the characters’ journey back to each other as they explore the duality of good versus evil inside themselves. Matt Davis reprises his role as Alaric Saltzman, recently returned from The Other Side. Plus, the season will make you misty-eyed as the departure of a major character will turn lives upside down and leave us asking what happened to Mystic Falls.

Own The Vampire Diaries The Complete Sixth Season on Blu-ray, DVD & Digital HD September 1, 2015 .

Contains All 22 Episodes From The Sixth Season Plus Two Featurettes, An Audio Commentary, The 2014 Comic-Con Panel, Deleted Scenes, And A Gag Reel

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About The Originals The Complete Second Season

As Original vampire-werewolf hybrid Klaus Mikaelson returned to the vibrant, supernaturally charged city of New Orleans in season one, he was stunned to learn — along with his siblings Elijah and Rebekah — that Hayley, a werewolf, was pregnant with his child, and his vampire protégé, Marcel, whom the Original siblings had thought long dead, was ruling the French Quarter. Soon, a bloody war escalated between vampires and witches — the stakes raised by powerful teenage witch Davina and by Klaus’s bond with Cami, a student with a painful past — and a ruthless pack of wolves seized the opportunity to stage a violent coup. Now, in season two, a new status quo must be adjusted to, as the newly empowered werewolves control the city. Klaus struggles with weaknesses as Elijah desperately tries to save Hayley — now a hybrid — from a vicious spiral of self-destruction. Meanwhile, with the re-emergence of several Mikaelsons, “family is power” takes on new meaning.

Own The Originals The Complete Second Season on Blu-ray, DVD & Digital HD September 1, 2015

Contains All 22 Episodes From The Second Season Plus Never-Before-Seen Featurettes And Much More!

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Cafe Luxe Milk Frother, and Frothing Pitcher Review #Spon

Frothers are not just for Frothing,  I use mine for Mixing my Honey with Hot Tea,  For Milk in my Superfood Green Shake Powders, also when I make my own Coffee Drinks. Tho it does Froth beautifully, I find it to be a great handheld powerful mixing tool for other liquids.

I am enjoying the Cafe Luxe Frother. The moment I opened the package, I loved it. They had tucked in a note with 2 batteries as a thank you gift. I appreciate little things like that. The frother is longer than my other frothers. It also has two speeds and I liked how it stands up by placing it flat on the hand held part. I don't drink regular milk so I frothed almond milk. I heated the almond milk a bit and poured it into my cafe luxe steel cup. I can see how much power the hand held frother had by the tunneling cyclone the frother makes. With in a min it started to froth up. The consistency of the almond milk was light and cloud like. I am very pleased with the power behind this hand held frother.

I think this Professional Milk Frothing Pitcher works perfectly, and maintains the right temperature for frothing, and mixing. It can be hard to froth Almond Milk, but I had no problem using the frothing Pitcher, along with a Frother to heat, and foam up the Milk. My Milk was light, and fluffy. Also I liked how easy it was to pour out from holding the handle, and the spout on the other side of the Frother. I also appreciate that I can maintain the serving size I want to use by looking at the metric line inside the Frothing pitcher. I've warmed my milk, then put it in the pitcher to both Froth, and to Mix in my Tea to get a better mixture when seeping since the metal helps keep the liquids a steady temperature, be it hot, warm, or cold. I also really liked the velvet bag that the Frothing Picture is in, When I pulled the Frothing pitcher out it was so shiny, and almost looked too nice to use. I love using it. I received product free for my opinion.

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Benefits of Coconut Oil, Eukonic Organic Coconut Oil Review. #EssentialFattyAcids #Spon

I love cooking with coconut oil but had never thought of taking it as a supplement until I found Eukonic Organic Coconut Oil. Coconut Oil is a great supplement for weight loss, cholesterol levels, heart health, immune system, hair growth, and  skin, I like that now I can get coconut oil with out having to cook.* Eukonic uses only the purest Organic Cold-Pressed Extra Virgin Coconut Oil for their supplements.

I like to test every thing so I bit a whole in the capsule... the oil inside was so delicious. unless I'm in a hurry I always bite and squeeze. The capsules have a sweet taste to them. I always take one capsule in the morning at breakfast and one at dinner. Since the Coconut Oil Capsules are cold pressed, and not heated none of the nutrients are lost. It is easy on my sensitive stomach because after all it's coconut oil! I like that it is organic. Eukonic Organic Coconut Oil is made here in the USA at a GMP certified facility. Some days I don't eat enough fatty acids,  and taking these makes me feel better about supplementing my amino acids.



*I received product for free for my opinion. All opinions and photos are my own.

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Eukonic Organic Coconut Oil can also be purchased Amazon, with Prime Shipping,

Grab the Nuts, and GO! Healthy Snacking with @EmeraldNuts #Spon

Weekday healthy snacking throughout the day with Emerald® Nuts! I have to get up early to take my 4 year old to his Therapies.  We are both not morning people, and grabbing a light early morning snack before Breakfast is easy for us when its the Almonds, and Walnuts from Emeralds.  I like them, my son likes them.  It's a great convenient container, with a plastic pop top.  They also fit in my Car's Cup holder, and my Sons Car Seat Cup Holder. I think they are delicious brain foods!

There is also a .55 cent off Printable Emeralds Nuts Coupon,

Don't forget to Follow Emeralds Nuts on Facebook,  Emeralds Nuts will be doing a Giveaway for a $5.00 Walmart Gift Card to the first 100 people that fully complete the 10 minute opt-in shopper research survey (U.S. citizens only, must be 18 years or older to participate).

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Disclaimer: This is a sponsored Post, all opinions are my own.