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- 12 mini graham cracker pie shells
- 1 1/2 cups The Greek Gods Greek Honey Yogurt
- 3 ripe Hachiya persimmons, peeled, diced and pureed
- 1 unflavored gelatin packet
- 1/4 cup Honey Ridge Farms Spiced Honey
- 1/4 cup hot water
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamon
- 1 Tablespoon lemon zest
- reserve 1 Hachiya persimmon, peeled and diced for garnish
- star anise
- In a medium bowl add the gelatin packet.
- Add the hot water and mix.
- Next add the honey and mix well until blended.
- Dice the persimmons and puree with a hand immersion blender leaving the mixture semi chunky.
- Add to the gelatin mix and stir well.
- Add the remaining ingredients and blend well.
- Add about 1/3 cup of filling into each mini.
- Place on a cookie sheet and refrigerate for 2 hours until set.
- Garnish with diced persimmons and star anise.
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Moms need Total Body Care with Massage Envy #BecauseMoment
November 25th, 2015This post was sponsored by Massage Envy as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central.
As a mother of three, I hardly get time to relax during the week. Usually I have the evenings off but then I pack the evenings catching up on work. The truth is motherhood is definitely not for the weak hearted. I feel blessed to have my family because they are everything I imagined what I would like when I was a single woman. Now that I have this life, it is crazy busy! It is all about trying to keep my home clean, having meals prepared, playing with my kids, spending time with hubby and more!
Does it make you feel anxious yet? It should not but it is a wild ride indeed.
I think it was about 3 weeks ago on a weekend when my husband insisted I take a break from every day duties to go get a haircut and a massage. Um, really? Did he not see the PILE of clean and dirty laundry asking for help? How about our girls clothing and getting summer clothing into bins and into the basement? My husband kept insisting because he knows that my stress levels totally hit a point where I just need a break.
I have to admit that it is just hard to detach myself from my every day. I felt guilty leaving everyone home without me tending to them, but goodness, why not go out and take care of myself JUST BECAUSE? Yes, because my body and even my mind need the time off.
It is not easy to let go and since my body works hard I know places like Massage Envy are readily available to help take care of me through every ache, pain and stress. Massage Envy believes total body care is an integral part of everyone’s wellness journey, and is dedicated to helping their members and guests achieve this. What is total body care? Total Body Care is what my husband sent me off to do, which was to unwind and relax after a rough week.
Massages seem to be a luxury for many but in fact they are super necessary for our bodies because it repairs, relaxes and makes our bodies new again. I know I felt like a NEW person when I finished receiving my massage. I am thankful for having a husband who reminds me to take some time to take care of my body.
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Rainbow Light Power Sours Multivitamin Gummies Review #MomsMeet #RainbowLight
November 18th, 2015I received this product for free from the sponsor of the Moms Meet program, May Media Group LLC, who received it directly from the manufacturer. As a Moms Meet blogger, I agree to use this product and post my opinion on my blog. My opinions do not necessarily reflect the opinions of May Media Group LLC or the manufacturer of this product.
When I started having kids I did not realize all the decisions I would have to be making to ensure great health with my entire family. Have you ever thought about how as a mother we are required to our kid’s well-being? While I do my best to give the best foods, I know that their healths can truly be in God’s hands.
When my kids started turning three, I knew I started looking for vitamins that were healthy for them or at least supplements they could take that would be safe for them. When it comes to vitamins, it was hard to find one that my kids would not make faces at or even refuse to take. I love that fact that companies create vitamins in gummy form because kids really get excited. While my kids like taking their vitamins, I always tell them they still need to eat all their veggies in order to maintain healthy eyesight, bone growth and more! They love hearing details because my oldest, who is 4, will then proceed to eat all her veggies consistently.
As part of the Moms Meet ambassador community, I was able to try Rainbow Light’s kids gummies with my daughters. While I am VERY familiar with Rainbow Light as I took the Prenatal vitamins through all THREE pregnancies, I never had my girls try their gummy vitamin line. I was sent a box of the Bear Essentials Gummies and their Gummy Power Sours with Multivitmins and Minerals. Rainbow Light’s Power Sours® Multivitamin Gummies deliver essential nutrition and provide potent-immune support for children ages 4+.
These multivitamins deliver twice the recommended daily value of vitamin C for enhanced immune support, plus a balanced profile of vitamins and minerals kids need. Yummy sour flavors include pineapple, strawberry, raspberry and lemon gummies are gluten free and 100% natural. I know that now that cold season is heavily upon us there is nothing like keeping my kids loaded on Vitamin C to keep their immune system sealed and strengthened. In addition to that, these gummies contain 400 IU vitamin D3 which promotes healthy bone and muscle development. Perfect for my growing girls! While my middle daughter is 2 1/2, I have her eat half a packet after asking the girls’ pediatrician.
Each box of the gummies contain 30 sealed packets. Each packet contains 4 gummies in four flavors. Our whole family sampled them and while 3 out of 4 did like it, my husband declined because he said they still tasted like they had vitamins. He’s my big kid though and prefers not to take vitamins. I thought the flavors were nice with obvious vitamin hints but nothing that was too overpowering. My kids loved them and remind me each morning to take them. I love how excited they get.
While each 30-count box retails at $17.99 a box on Rainbow Light’s website, I am using Amazon’s subscribe and save and am getting these boxes at $8.66 for each 30-count box. How about that for some savings? Consider using my affiliate link to purchase to give me credit. Each purchase gives me a small percentage but would still love for you to buy from here. Try them with your kiddos!
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ESV Journaling Bible Review + Giveaway
November 17th, 2015
One of the things I enjoy doing is spending time reading but sad to say it is not one of the things I get to enjoy AS much now with a busy life. Adding another child in the family just really does not do it, it just is a little more than that. It’s keeping up with my toddler girlies! They have so much energy and by the time 8 o’clock comes by, all I want to do it sleep.
One of the things I am really purposing to do is to spend more time reading the Bible and journaling. It is something I used to do in college and throughout my single years until I got married. Why I stopped when I got married I do not know, but now that I spend lots of time on my own, isolated and not socializing, my thoughts have to go somewhere.
I recently was sent Crossway’s newest ESV Journaling Bible in a Blue Flora Design. I do not think I have had such a nice fancy bible that allows me to write on the side bars. It actually makes me sad writing in the Bible since I was not given that option growing up. The print in the Bible is a reasonable size and there is plenty of space, about 2 inches of margin to write. There is actually a ribbon marker to remember where you were last reading.
This Bible would be great for anyone looking at studying the Word or even going through a Bible study where thoughts could be added directly into the margin of the Bible. I recently started an online study that took me through different chapters and allowed me to write where I needed.
Since I hardly take a Bible other than my phone with an ESV app or even my small Bible, this Bible is definitely a great Bible coming to use throughout your morning. My girls even saw the book and asked me what I was reading. I like how they are inquisitive kids.
If you have a friend you would love to give this Bible to or you have been seeking for a ESV Journaling Bible, enter below.
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Mini Spiced Persimmon Yogurt Pies #GreekGodsPies
November 13th, 2015
As the leaves finish changing colors and falling from trees it is hard to believe that Thanksgiving is almost upon us again! I only say this because as Facebook shares my memories from almost 4 years ago, it makes me miss family all over again. Every year as we live miles and miles away from our family in Texas, I am reminded that holidays are just going to be different every year. I think I am finally sinking into the idea of establishing traditions since we have little ones who are remembering and learning so much about everything.
One of the traditions that I know I will continue will be cooking and including my kids in the mix. They love being in the kitchen helping and mixing. I wish we had video set up just to show my little helpers in action. As I plan for Thanksgiving, I hope to include them in the cooking process in order to remember their time with mommy in the kitchen.
Since we have no family in the area, we plan on opening our home to college kids that do not have family in the area in order to share our meal and even spend time watching the Thanksgiving Parade. If there is ever a day where it was worth spending my whole day in the kitchen, it would be this day.
There are always a few new recipes I like incorporating or switching out with traditional ones we use every year so when I was challenged to make a pie with greek yogurt, I was inspired to create something that perhaps would replace the pecan or pumpkin pie. It could simply just be another pie to add to the dessert tray. Why not? The more the merrier especially since we do not know how many kids we are to expect.
Persimmons are in season and in abundance. I always like trying new recipes or even creating new recipes when this time of year comes by. Check out the array of persimmon recipes I have made since I started my food blog. When my husband for an exact description for the persimmon it was actually hard to describe since I think it has a unique flavor and texture especially with the variety of persimmons available. The type of persimmon I used is the Hachiya. It has to be VERY ripe before being consumed or else your mouth will be left with a bitter aftertaste. It is almost grainy and gross.
I created a pie that took The Greek God’s Greek Honey Yogurt and pureed Hachiya persimmons. While it was a simple recipe, it was a light and tasty pie that was super quick to prepare which is perfect for a busy day in the kitchen. I hope you get to add it to your recipe index box this year. Check out The Greek God’s Greek Yogurt on Facebook for more recipes.
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Two Healthy Products for your Family + Two Giveaways
November 12th, 2015
It is no suprise I am always promoting new products but it is something I love doing because even if I were not a blogger I would still be sharing how much I like new discoveries, especially with items I want to add to my pantry. Some of the products I have been using in the last months are healthier for our family and are great options for having a healthier lifestyle.
For many it is hard to go completely sugar-free, but there are products, like there are certain foods, that are lower on the glycemic chart. This means that ones sugar level will not drop after consuming foods that contain carbohydrates. I am always looking for alternatives for sugar even though I do like alcohol sugars that are considered naturally sugar free without altering any blood sugar levels.
Dolcedi‘ is a new product I was introduced to that is a new, all-natural liquid sweetener made from 100% organic apples and is a low-glycemic* alternative to sugar and other sweeteners. With 25% fewer calories than table sugar, Rigoni di Asiago Dolcedì’ is made from the concentrated and filtered sugar extracted from organic apples. It is certified USDA organic, non-GMO, gluten-free, vegan, and STAR-KOSHER. Dolcedì’ can be used any way you would use traditional table sugar or honey and in the same proportions; one teaspoon of sugar equals one teaspoon of Dolcedì’. Its neutral flavor enhances the taste of food and drinks without altering them. Dolcedì’ is also highly soluble in both cold and hot drinks and can be enjoyed with pancakes, on yogurt, in fruit salad, and in baking.
I loved using it my coffee, tea and even in smoothies. I actually did not use to much and it gave a perfect sweeteness. There was no aftertaste and it almost tasted like honey. I can truthfully say that I did not crave it the way I do sugar.
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Coromega has a unique line of great-tasting omega-3 supplements that make it fun, easy and delicious for everyone to get their daily dose of essential omega-3 fatty acids, without the unpleasant aftertaste. It is a new, revolutionary emulsified blend of superfood oils created for better absorption, better taste and better health overall. Be Bright , a vegan, gluten free, non-GMO superfood oil, is delightful straight on a spoon or as a delicious addition to any smoothie.
While I have been used to taking capsules, I always had a hard time with the aftertaste or burping fish oil because it upset my tummy. These squeezable pack worked well in my every day eating lifestyle. Even though we could take these by teaspoonful, I liked adding it to my yogurt or mostly in our green smoothies. It just keeps getting easier adding items to smoothies because kids do not detect it. We are all getting our superfood oils and easily absorbed into the digestive system too! I thought this was an easy wat to receive my Omega 3’s along with antioxidants.
It is available in a 10-ounce squeezable packs and requires refrigeration after being opened. Be Bright by Coromega is a creamy plant-based blend of:
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