Review: Viva Labs Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil

PRODUCT: Viva Labs Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil

SOURCE:  VIVA LABS - Company Submission
*I received this product free of charge in exchange for an honest review*

DESCRIPTION
(From Amazon)
USDA certified organic, non-GMO, non-hexane and free of bleach or deodorizers, our coconut oil is the pure choice to suit your natural lifestyle. Can be used as a dietary supplement, for cooking, baking and as part of your natural beauty routine.

MY REVIEW:

To say I was a little curious about this product is an understatement.  I was having a hard time accepting the fact that it could be used for so many of the different things they were claiming. Something I could use for my hair and skin care could also use for baking and cooking? Really? Okay, I ended up caving because I just had to know if it would be worth it and actually could be used for it all.

SKIN CARE: I have serious dry skin. So serious that it looks like I have cold chills all the time. My skin is rough, dry and red especially on my arms and legs.  I have tried so many products for my dry skin only to be disappointed by the bottom of the bottle or jar.  I gave this product two weeks and my skin does feel softer. The redness has diminished a little bit, but not altogether.  It was a little greasy at first, but it wasn't so bad with the less you use. Less is more when it comes to the skin care with this product. I would give it a B for skin care.

HAIR CARE: I used this once for my hair. I followed the directions but found I was not satisfied with it as a hair care product.  I am really particular about what I use on my hair. While it wasn't horrible for my hair, I won't use it again for that use just because of how picky I am. I would give it a C for hair care.(for personal preference)

COOKING and BAKING: I tried using this for cooking and found it to be almost as good as using margarine or butter.  There was a slight difference in taste and use, but again it is all about personal preference. Everyone tastes things differently.  Easy to use as well. I gave it a B for cooking and baking.

SUPPLEMENT: No rating as I did not use it as this.

I was pleasantly surprised by this product.  While some uses were better than others, I think it boils down to personal preference in some areas and other areas it worked wonderfully.  The price is great considering you get a full jar of 15 fl. oz. to use.  It does go a long way so you get quite a bit of product for a long run trial. 

OVERALL PRODUCT RATING:

3/5 Stars

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Review: Peeled Snacks Organic Apple Clusters, Cinnamon Crunch

PRODUCT
Peeled Snacks Organic Apple Clusters, Cinnamon Crunch

SOURCE
Amazon Vine Program
*I received this product free of charge in exchange for an honest review*

DESCRIPTION
(From Amazon)
Crunchy cinnamon puffed apple snacks

MY REVIEW
Short and to the point with this one.

You know why some people think healthy food is nasty? Well this product confirms it. My daughter and I both tried this product and hated it. The cinnamon was strong, the apple flavor was almost nonexistent and the after taste was horrible. This is definitely one healthy treat that won't enter my house again!

MY RATING
1/5 Stars

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REVIEW: Cadbury Ice Cream Bars

PRODUCT

Cadbury Ice Cream Bars

DATE OF REVIEW PARTY

JULY 20th, 2013

When I was contacted by Mom Select to have a High Tea Party featuring Cadbury Ice Cream Bars, I was thrilled!  Not only do my children and I already have tea parties on the weekend, but now we could enjoy delicious ice cream by Blue Bunny.

We received one box of each flavor including Caramel, Toffee, Dark Chocolate and Milk Chocolate.  Our favorite by far was the Toffee!  The only downfall of the ice cream bars had to be that the chocolate outside seemed to break a part easily.  This made it quite messy very quickly.

Overall, the taste and flavors were much better than other ice cream bars.  Just be sure to have plenty of napkins on hand when eating them!

RATING

4 SHOPPING CARTS

I received this product free of charge in exchange for an honest review

(Product Review) Nutella Spread

Thanks to MomSelect, I was given the chance to host a party featuring Nutella Hazelnut Spread.  They sent me a party pack including a large jar of Nutzella Spread to use for the party.

Now first I want to say that I was one of those people who had no idea what Nutella was. Yes, I had heard the name, but I never understood what exactly it was.  Then when I was given the chance to host a party featuring it,  I learned that not only is it good for you but it tastes great!  I was actually surprised at how well it tasted!

The people that showed up were from two different groups.  I invited people who had never tried Nutella, but I also invited people who use it all the time!  People who have never tried it, learned new recipes involving Nutella and found the great taste of this product! People who have tried it before found the joy of sharing their recipes with others and trying to come up with new recipes using Nutella.

Overall, Nutella was a hit!  We all had a great time and left with a great new product to introduce to our families!

 To learn more about Nutella® hazelnut spread, please visit www.NutellaUSA.com.

RATING:

5/5 Shopping Carts

I received samples of this product to review and write an honest review. I received no money for my review, just the product sample.

General Mills Cereal review

 

GENERAL MILLS CEREAL:

Did you know that ready-to-eat cereal eaters consume less fat, less cholesterol and more fiber than non-cereal eaters? Cereals also deliver important vitamins, minerals and other essential nutrients, making cereal a top source of key nutrients in children’s diets.

Other cereal benefits:

• Ready-to-eat cereals, including presweetened cereals, account for only 5% of sugar in children’s diets.
• Ready-to-eat cereal is the No. 1 source of whole grains in a child’s diet today.
• More frequent cereal eaters tend to have healthier body weights and lower Body Mass Index measures.

Studies also demonstrate the benefits of eating breakfast. A 1998 study showed that children who eat breakfast tend to perform better at school. Compared to children who skip breakfast, children who eat breakfast score higher on tests, are less likely to miss class or be tardy, have fewer reported discipline problems, and make fewer trips to the office.

For more information about kids and cereals, please visit Cereal Health and Wellness. Right now if you visit here you will find a $1 off coupon for one of four General Mills cereals.

* I received 4 coupons for 4 free boxes of General Mills Cereal through My Blog Spark free of charge in exchange for an honest review*

MY THOUGHTS:

I admit, when I go to the store to buy cereal, I don't really look at which company makes which cereal.  Now that I used my coupons to pick up some cereal that I thought my kids might like, I have decided to stick with General Mills.  They have a nice selection and the kids loved the cereal we got.  I used the coupons for Lucky Charms, Cookie Crunch and Cocoa Puffs.  They gobbled all 4 boxes up in less than a week.  What is even better is that they are nutritious for them and they don't even realize it!  I enourage everyone to take a chance and try General Mills cereal.  They are good for you and the children will love the variety they offer.

Country Bob's All Purpose Sauce (Review)

It was 1968 when Country Bob Edson perfected his steak sauce recipe and he called it an All Purpose Sauce because it was more than just a steak sauce. Country Bob’s All Purpose Sauce has remained the flagship item since 1982 when Country Bob, Inc. was established.

Along the way we have been dedicated to offering our customers the best tasting and highest quality steak sauce or All Purpose Sauce (gluten free), Barbeque Sauce (gluten free), and Seasoning Salt available anywhere in the world.

To accomplish this we have placed our trust in God and we believe that goal has been achieved.

PRODUCT REVIEWED: Country Bob's All Purpose Sauce

SOURCE: Country Bob's Company

*I received this product free of charge in exchange for an honest review.*

REVIEW:  My husband and I both enjoyed this nice flavored sauce.  It had a unique flavor that had our taste buds doing a wonderful dance in our mouth.  The seasonings were just right, and the taste was not too overpowering.  I think that this sauce was even better than some of the higher priced sauces that you buy in the stores.

What is even better, this company also makes other things as well to only flavor your dishes better.  They also have BBQ sauce, seasoning salt and Spicy All purpose sauce as well.

MY RATING:  This product receives 5 shopping carts!! I would definitely buy these items in the store! As a matter of fact I have already included it on my grocery list!