Sheila G's Brownie Brittle Tryazon Party

I hosted this Thanksgiving at my home and after our feast, I introduced Shiela G's Brownie Brittle to family and friends.  I was sent several complimentary bags from Tryazon in exchange for an honest opinion of this product.  Each person that tried the dessert LOVED it!  It has a nice crisp texture and a rich, chocolate flavor with very few calories. 

For the recipe, I made Brownie Brittle Toffee.  Recipe is as follows:

Brownie Brittle Toffee

1 bag (5 ounces) Brownie Brittle

1 cup butter

1 cup sugar

3 tablespoons water

1 tablespoon corn syrup

3/4 cup chocolate chips

1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts

1. Line a 9 x13 pan with foil. Lightly spray with cooking spray. Place Brownie Brittle in a single layer on bottom of pan, start with the large pieces and then fill in the gaps with the smaller pieces and crumbs. Set aside.
2. In a 2 quart sauce pan, melt butter, sugar, water and corn syrup, until sugar is melted and all combined. Increase heat to medium, stirring frequently, heat to a temperature of 290 degrees (hard crack stage on a candy thermometer)
3. Remove from heat and carefully pour evenly over Brownie Brittle. Let sit for 5 minutes then sprinkle chocolate chips over top of toffee layer. Let sit another 5-6 minutes, until chocolate chips start to melt. Spread melted chocolate evenly over top of toffee. Sprinkle with chopped pecans.
4. Let candy completely cool. Lift candy out of pan using foil. Remove foil and place candy on a cutting board to cut. Using a sharp knife, cut candy into squares. Store in an airtight container.

Brownie Brittle is only 120 calories per ounce, so it makes for a wonderful dessert (even for those who are watching their calories)!  Brownie Brittle can be found in more than 20,000 stores.  For a location near you, visit http://browniebrittle.com/find-a-store.

For more recipes using Brownie Brittle, please visit http://browniebrittle.com/recipes-all/.  And right now you can order on their website using code DEC25 to receive 25% off your order!  #tryazon #browniebrittle 

Nexxus Color Assure Color Vibrancy - Hair That MOVES!

I was recently sent a full size sample of Nexxus Color Assure pre-wash primer, rebalancing shampoo and restoring conditioner, compliments of Influenster, in exchange for my honest opinion of this product line.  I have been using these products for 2 weeks now and am LOVING the way my hair looks and feels.  I first use the Nexxus pre-wash primer and then this shampoo and my hair feels so silky and soft before I even use the conditioner. I love that the product line is silicone and sulfate free and replenishes each strand of hair from within, leaving my hair easy to manage. I also LOVE the smell of this product (White Orchid) - it smells so clean and fresh! I love that all the time and money spent coloring my hair is protected with this product - my hair has never felt more vibrant! #HairThatMoves

Loaded Alexia Rosemary Fries

Influenster was kind enough to send me a coupon for one free Alexia food item.  At the grocery store, I decided to try their organic French Fries and use them in a delicious recipe at home.  I started by putting them in the oven as directed.  When they were 10 minutes from being finished cooking, I scattered some cooked pulled pork on top.  Meanwhile, I cooked 1 cup frozen corn, 1/2 a can of black beans, 1/2 sliced red onion and 2 Tbs. olive oil in a skillet for about 10 minutes.  I then spooned the mixture on top of the french fry/pulled pork combination and topped with 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese.  Put in oven for 5 minutes longer to melt the cheese and then topped with fresh cilantro, sliced black olives and avocado.  Lastly, I drizzled the loaded fries with Bolthouse Farms Cilantro Avocado Yogurt Dressing.  The dinner was DELICIOUS! Serves 6-8 people.  #FarmtoFlavor #Contest

Chocolate Chip Caramel Walnut Cookies

I was recently sent a free package to sample of Werther's Original Soft Caramels through Influenster.  I was very excited to try them as I have always been a fan of the Werther's Original candies.  The soft caramels are DELICIOUS on their own - creamy and melt in your mouth!  Plus, they come in individual, small wrappers which are nice and easy to take on-the-go.  My kids and I decided to taste test one right away and then I went to baking in the kitchen.

I decided to make chocolate chip cookies (my grandmother's recipe, but you could make it easier by using a pre-mix from the grocery store).  I cut each caramel into thirds and added it to the mix along with walnuts.  The creation was so yummy!  My kids requested that I make them again tomorrow!  #MyWerthers #contest @Influenster

 

BetterBody Foods - Get Fit Party

I recently hosted a BetterBody Foods - Get Fit party, compliments of Tryazon.  The party pack included a package of LIVfit Superfood Protein Blend, PBfit Peanut Butter Powder and PBfit Chocolate Peanut Butter Powder.  I've seen peanut butter powder in the grocery stores and have alwas been curious, but have never tried them or knew much about the product.  The main advantage to peanut butter powder vs. regular peanut butter from the jar is that it has 75% less fat than traditional peanut butter.  In addition, PBfit extracts 75% of the oil to create a delicious, low fat powder that has lots of flavor.   It's as simple as combining the powder with water to make a healthy, low fat spread for celery, apples, crackers or whichever food you like!  It also gives a delicious protein boost to smoothies.  You can also use it in baked goods by replacing regular peanut butter with PBfit to save over 90 calories and 10 grams of fat.  LIVfit Superfood Protein Blend includes antioxidants and protein from pea, hemp, chia, quinoa, cranberries, cherries, blueberries, spinach, broccoli, beets, shitake mushrooms and green tea extract.  Also, it is free of artificial colors, flavors, sweeteners or sugar.  BetterBody Foods LIV Fit Superfood Blend has been shown to enhance muscle mass, increase energy, improve cognitive function, encourage digestive health, boost the immune system and fight off aging oxidation of cells on your body.  Simply add to smoothies, juice, yogurt, cereal, baked goods and more! 

For my party, I made Superfood Power Up Bars that got RAVE reviews!  Even the kids loved them!  They were made with the Superfood Blend, raw almonds, agave, coconut oil, vanilla, PB Fit, rolled oats, dried cherries, dried cranberries, pumpkin seeds an chia seeds.  Not only were the bars delicious, but very good for you!

In addition to the bars, I also made two different peanut butter spreads and we paired them with celery, apples and crackers.  It was a healthy, delicious snack that we were proud to serve our kids!

Since the party, I've been making smoothies for my kids that include PBfit Peanut Butter Powder, a banana, coconut palm sugar, milk and ice cubes.  Easy and a morning favorite at our house!  These products are available at various retail stores including Walmart, Kroger, and Sam's Club.  They are also running an online special during November and December, where they are giving away free jars of Coconut Flour for purchases of PBfit or LIVfit products at: https://www.fitplanet.com.  Just add the Coconut Flour to the cart and it will be included for free.  #tryazon #betterbodyfoods

Rosatello Wine Sweet Escape House Party

I was recently selected to host a House Party featuring Rosatello wine on Halloween night.  It was so much fun!  Our group had the chance to sample Rosatello Rosso Red, Rosatello Moscato and Rosatello Sparkling Rosé. 

 Each variety had a great flavor - crisp, sweet and refreshing!  The wines complimented the food perfectly and was a nice treat for the adults!

Afterward, we took the little ones trick-or-treating and a fun time was had by all.  Thank you House Party and Rosatello for a wonderful addition to our party! ‎RosatelloParty‬ ‪#‎Sponsored

Making Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle Cupcake / Cookie Toppers

I was recently sent a box of various colored Airheads, Airheads bites and Airheads Xtremes, compliments of Smiley360, with the challenge of creating a unique candy creation.  Since my two little boys LOVE Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, I decided to make toppers for our Halloween cupcakes and cookies.  I started by cutting out the head for the turtle:

Next, I cut the mask:

The mask can be applied to the head by gently pressing the two together. 

Eyeballs can be affixed in the same manner.

 Next, I cut the mouth using a white Airhead and then applied black cookie icing to it.
Alternatively, you could use a food-safe gel pen or icing writer to make the same effect.

 

Gently press onto the face to apply.

Lastly, I cut a tongue using a red Airhead and gently pressed it onto the mouth.

Done!  And I had just enough green Airheads to make two more:

 

This project was so much fun (and I'm sure my boys will think they are fun and tasty, too!).  For more craft ideas using Airheads, please visit http://bit.ly/1hCH9aW.  #AirheadsCrafts
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Tryazon's Rhodes Cinnamon Rolls Party

This past weekend I hosted Rhodes Cinnamon Roll party through Tryazon.  The fall weather was crisp, but we warmed up with these warm Rhodes cinnamon rolls straight from the oven. To make cooking cinnamon rolls even faster, Rhodes now makes Rhodes Bake-N-Serv™ Microwave Cinnamon Rolls! Check them out: http://www.rhodesbread.com/products/view/microwave-cinnamon-rolls
#tryazon #rhodesbread

Tryazon's Simplify-It Party

Today a few close friends and I met for lunch at a local park and I brought some food to share using Collapse-It food containers and Flip-It caps for dispensing salad dressing.  I explained to friends of mine how easy these products are to use and how they can simplify their life.  After the food was eaten and the bowls emptied, it was so easy to collapse them down into a fraction of their size and transport them home.  The Flip-It caps made dispensing the salad dressing very easy, even to the last drop!  The Flip-It caps can be purchased at flipitcap.com using code Tryazon to save 10% off all kits.  Collapse-It storage containers can be found at Amazon, Costco and Sam's Club. 
 #tryazon #simplifyit

Tryazon's Orange Crate Party This Weekend!

This weekend we celebrated my son's birthday party and along with that, guests got to try delicious Orange Crate cheeseballs, hot dips and cold dips - compliments of Trayzon and Orange Crate.  The appetizers were very easy to prepare, tasted gourmet and received many compliments from those who tried them!  Guests had the opportunity to sample a country vegetable chees ball, artichoke & parmesan dip, pizza flavored dip, lemon dill dip, onion & chives dip, red chipolte pepper dip, garlic cheeseball, onion cheeseball and sundried tomato dip.  Each one had it's own unique flavor and every one of them were delicious!  Below is a picture of some of the dips/cheeseballs that were served (others were served indoors) and of some of the party guests.  I highly recommend Orange Crate food items - they are unlike any seasoning packets you could buy at the grocery store and truly taste gourmet (without all the prepwork that it takes to make gourmet food!)  To order, you can visit http://www.orange-crate.com/.  #trayzon  #orangecate

Tested L'Oréal Paris Ultimate Straight Advanced Hair Care Set

I recently received a complimentary set, compliments of Influenster, of L'Oréal Paris Smooth Intense Ultimate Straight for hair.  This set includes a straightening shampoo, pre-conditioner, conditioner and pefecting balm.

I was immediately hooked from the first bottle I opened - the shampoo left my hair feeling the softest it's EVER felt.  I don't know if it is the kera-tourmaline, but this product really WORKS!  My normal hair type is wavy and frizzy and this product line relaxed the strands of hair, making it much easier for me to straighten my unruly hair. 

Next, I applied the pre-conditioner and left it in my hair for only 1 minute as the directions on the back stated (how quick and easy is this?!).  And then the conditioner - for 1-3 minutes - the perfect amount of time to wash my face and finish up any last minute showering.  Once I towel dried my hair, I coated it with a dime-size amount of the perfecting balm, which seals in the keratin and protects hair against heat up to 450 degrees.  I then let my hair air-dry for a few hours and then finished up with a hair straightener.  I love that the perfecting balm protects my hair from any heat damage that would normally occur from the straight iron (and I get the skip the step of having to spray my hair with a separate hair protector).  In the end, my hair is now shiny, sleek, smooth and very soft.  I've tried other straightening products in the past that haven't worked half as well as this.  It is a must-try for those of you who desire super straight, healthy hair!

If you haven't yet tried Quaker® Steel Cut Quick 3-Minute Oatmeal... What are you waiting for?

Since I've been such a huge fan of Quaker Steel Cut 3-Minute Oatmeal (sugar & cinnamon variety) since the day I tried it, I decided to try the blueberry & cranberry version.  It has the same great texture and a good texture, but I still prefer to add my own fresh berries, chopped walnuts and hemp/chai seeds for added nutritional boost.  Quaker now sells a 25 oz. container of plain Steel Cut 3-Minute Oatmeal, which I will be buying from here on out because then I can easily customize the flavors and control the sugar for my kids.  I'm already dreaming of the possibilities for my new breakfasts.  Possible add-ins could include local maple syrup, strawberry jam, dried apricots, cherries, figs, blueberries, sliced almonds, toasted coconut, greek yogurt, granola, bananas, warm cooked apples, orange blossom honey, raisins, etc.  The possibilities are endless!



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I am LOVING my new breakfast these days!

Here is me trying my newest product, compliments of BzzAgent.  Quaker now offers Quick 3-Minute Steel Cut Oatmeal packets to their line of products!  I was VERY excited to try this one because my family loves oatmeal and I have always been a fan of steel cut oats, but not the time involved in making them (45 minutes to an hour).  Now I can make my family a very fast, very healthy meal before heading to school and work.  I love that the first ingredient listed on the box is whole grain steel cut oats and that this product is made of all natural ingredients.  Now THIS is a product I feel good about feeding my kids!

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