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Trying to keep fueled and healthy this summer? Blue Diamond Almonds are a super snack for so many reasons. They are ideal for outdoor activities - whether you are hanging out in the yard or headed to the park - since they won't get crushed. Almonds can satisfy the urge for a salty snack while providing loads of Vitamin E and magnesium. Vitamin E is great stuff for your skin and magnesium helps with proper muscle function so while you are out running around in the sun what better treat than Blue Diamond Almonds :D Vitamin E and magnesium also fight inflammation (source:livestrong.com). My sister Tera likes taking them with us when we go on road trips. She will forget basic stuff like toothpaste or an atlas but if I ask where the almonds are no problem!  We basically live out of the car on our trips so almonds work out great ~ no matter how hot it gets in the car or what we throw on top of them they survive deliciously. Makes them great for camping too. OOh I bet they would be...

Not just for feet any more! Welcome to the new Freeman Beauty Bare Foot experience with products designed for all of your skin needs. I have always loved Freeman products and it was great when Influenster.com gave me a chance to review a new one. I gave this product a few little tests - after willy nilly slathering it all over my feet first :D . Since this is for all over the body now I put it on one arm and did not use it again. Kind of drives me nuts playing scientist as I have the summer skin blues . I won't for long because this stuff really works and after a few days and another shower I can still feel the difference after only one use! One of the stipulations for my review was to find the product at WalMart and that was easier said than done - WalMart places the Freeman Beauty products in different places and each WalMart is different. I found this line in a center aisle display with other products designated for use in the sun near the gardening center.  I cho...

Disclosure: I got this product as part of an advertorial.   carrottarts.blogspot.co m Nice touch ~ custom pan protector included   This product is a game changer - I am cooking more and having fun doing it. The Ozeri Green Earth Pan not only makes it easier to cook it makes it safer.   The textured ceramic cooking surface creates air pockets which distribute heat underneath food to enhance cooking performance. Less heat needed means less energy used.   This ceramic coating is 100% PTFE and PFOA free meaning no harmful fumes are emitted during cooking. -PTFE = PolyTetraFluroEthylene - the fumes of which can be lethal to birds and small pets -PFOA=PerFluroOctanicAcid - persistent pollutant (does not break down)   I did not know about these before I reviewed this ! It was great to cook eggs and have them just slide around with very minimal oil. Basically you just season the pan and you are ready. That worked so well the next d...

Disclosure: I got this product as part of an advertorial.   carrottarts.blogspot.com Sometimes you just want to unplug and get away from it all. The phone, the TV, the computer are all fun yet you do not get away from the ads, the reminders, the to-do list, the pace of things set by others. That is why I jumped at the chance to review Solitaire Chess Strategic Skill Building Game . No logging in or setting up a time to play. You just set up the space friendly board book and maybe throw a log on the fire. I like a challenge, I like time to ponder or putter and I love games. ThinkFun’s Solitaire Chess fits all these categories. It also purports to reduce stress and provide a good brain workout. So far so good but we’ll see about the stress level when I get to the harder levels... It is really portable so I am trying to get myself to take it outside and get some extra Vitamin D. I think it would be great for parents sitting outside watching the kids play. Other...

Learning about Google+ is an adventure and joining in the #GrowingCirclesHop is a great way to do it! The common thread for this flock is to meet other people that use Google+ and quite a diverse group of birds this is. I co-hosted for the first time last week and met social media bloggers, foodies, do-it your selfers, fashionistas, artists and more! Actually a little overwhelming as like a butterfly I was flitting from flower to flower.  I am still processing all I learned yet here I am back to happily co-host this week because it was so much fun. You can apply to co-host or just join in by using the hashtag  #growingcircleshop. I grew my followers by 30+ and since this group tends to trend I predict even more this week as it is truly growing and this week I am better prepared. A great thing about co-hosting is I now have permanent links to everyone who participated on my blog post however those are not the only fine birds I met.  Here is the fancy html provid...

It has been a lot of fun reviewing Special K Coffee House Breakfast Shakes and they have become part of my daily routine. I was sent a  "bzzkit" from BzzAgent.com that included one Vanilla and one Chocolate Mocha Special K Coffee House Breakfast Shake and some coupons. I decided it would be fun to go to our local park so I could take some interesting pictures, throw some frisbee and try them out ~ good enough excuse for a little picnic. :D I just wanted something light and easy so I opted for roast beef sandwiches and the Special K Coffee House Breakfast Shakes. These drinks need a nickname - I am going to call them Bzz Special K Shakes since bzzagent introduced me to them and they make me buzz around like a bee. For one thing I do not think they are just for breakfast ~ I like them for a pick me up snack. The label reads like a vitamin bottle and they have as much caffeine as a small cup of coffee. So whether you are hitting the road or your com...

 Whether you are just curious, just confused or just savvy about Google+ this is a fun way to meet a diverse group of Google+ users. Truthfully I am still a little confused and started out just posting pictures and found some fun groups with themes like #SignSunday and #stairsthursday. I have seen seasoned social media friends fumbling about on Google+ still - I am thinking of one in particular who published a book on social media. So don't be afraid ; just click, copy the hashtag (#GrowingCirclesHop) and post a little something. I always find it interesting who I find  I have some family members that rarely frequent most other social media sites yet they love Google+! I use a Google blog so my blog posts go straight there which is a " Google + " too :D Sometimes I jump in with both feet and volunteered to co-host this "morning" event but no worries - you can join in the fun anytime! They even gave me this fancy html :D Welcome to the Google Plus G...