Wednesday, August 30, 2017

Il Morso Coffee Bites Review


 
 
Welcome to A Sampling Bee! Today, I share with you Il Morso Coffee Bites! Il Morso Coffee Bites are bite-sized coffee bites that contain an organic energy boost, similar to a cup of espresso. Il Morso Coffee Bites are carefully crafted on Treasure Island, San Francisco. "Il Morso is the coffee shortcut."

 
Il Morso Coffee Bites are organic and made with fair trade ingredients such as cocoa butter, espresso beans and whole cane sugar. You will not find any extracts in these yummy bites. Just 3-5 simple ingredients per recipe. Each Coffee bite contains 15-25 calories, 1.5 grams of fat and 1 gram of sugar. The caffeine level is clearly labeled on the front of each Morso. Indulge in an energy boosting treat that low in sugar and tastes delicious!

Il Morso Coffee Bites are available in 4 flavors:

Coffee & Cream
Americano
Mocha
Matcha Green Tea


My Thoughts

Il Morso Coffee Bites melt in your mouth. They taste just like a cup of coffee from your favorite coffee shop. But they don't taste burnt or aren't loaded with tons sugar. There is nothing artificial in them and you can tell. The quality of Il Morso Coffee Bites exceeded my expectations and I love taking them with me wherever I go. It's a lot easier to carry an Il Morso Bite that a hot coffee, especially with two kiddos at your side. To me, nothing is better than coffee & chocolate. My favorite flavor is the Coffee & Cream. So yummy!

I received Il Morso Coffee Bites in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own, always!

SHOP || $25
(When buying, please note that you get 16 bites per box. Bites are about the size of a half dollar.)

Saturday, August 26, 2017

Degusta Box USA Review- August


 
 
Hey! Thanks for stopping by! Today, I am sharing with you the August Degusta Box USA. Degusta Box is a monthly subscription box that delivers 9-14 full sized surprise products right to your front door. All for much less than what you'd pay in store! August's box is FULL of snacks that a perfect for school lunches. See what's inside below!


Nature's Bakery is a family owned company that offers a "new take on baked" with their delicious on-the-go snacks. Their Stone Ground Whole Wheat Fig Bars are non-GMO verified, Vegan, Kosher, dairy-free and soy-free. $3.99 for a box of 6


Hummustir allows you to enjoy delicious, organic hummus on-the-go. Hummustir is organic and preservative-free. Simply stir all of the ingredients, in the container, until smooth and enjoy! $3.99


Welch's® new Fruit Rolls are made with real fruit and 100% DV of vitamin C. Available in 3 yummy flavors: Berry, White Grape Strawberry and Tropical Punch. $2.99


NuttZo Chocolate Nut Spread is a superfood and is super healthy for you. NuttZo contains 100% organic ingredients. is non-GMO and gluten-free. It is high in Omega-3, ALAs and protein. As well as dairy-free, vegan and soy-free. NuttZo doesn't contain any added oils or sugars. (Sample size)


Sunspire are a delicious alternative to M&M's. These milk chocolate SunDrops® offer the same great chocolate candy taste we all love without the artificial colors, flavors or preservatives. $7.69


Goya Tostones look just like banana chips, but they're not! They're crunchier than potato chips and they have a nutty flavor. Tostones Chips are a fresh way to mix up your all-too familiar snacking habits. $1.29


Dole® Fruit we love in refreshing Gel. Dole® Fruit in Gels are the fun way to eat fruit! $2.79


Perky Jerky is handcrafted and marinated for tenderness. Perky Jerky tastes really good and is good for you! It's high in protein, 90 calories and gluten-free. The perfect snack for traveling, hiking or as a mid-day snack. $2.99


Goya Golden Maria cookies are filled with chocolate cream and are the perfect treat for any occasion! $0.89



Pasta Snacks Meatball Parm Pasta Bow Ties are a delicious snack that contains yummy Italian ingredients. These Bow Ties are only 120 calories per serving. $3.99


Sharwood's Korma Cooking Sauce is a coconutty classic with cream, tomatoes and a hint of cardamom. $3.99


Pasta Snacks Rosemary Pasta Chips are made with real semolina flour and are beautifully seasoned with rosemary. Pasta Snacks are non-GMO and delicious! $3.99


My Thoughts

I called this box the ultimate snack box! My family enjoyed all of the goodies this month. My little guys(pictured below) really like the Goya cookies. Anything cookie and chocolate, they love! My favorite snack was the Hummustir. I love hummus and this was awesome. The flavor of the hummus was delish. I really liked how it was packaged. Everything needed to make the hummus came in the container. Simply mix everything together(comes with a cute spoon) and enjoy! I dipped the Pasta Chips into the hummus! The Sundrops® are really good, too. Just as satisfying as M&M's but without the added junk. The Perky Jerky amazed me because it was so tender and flavorful. The Dole Gels are delicious and a great snack to pack in my sons lunchbox this school year. All-in-all, awesome surprise snacks this month. I really do LOVE Degusta Box USA!


I receive Degusta Box USA in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own. Always!

SUBSCRIBE || $19.99/month
Wednesday, August 23, 2017

Dilly Bands Review & Giveaway!

 

Welcome to A Sampling Bee! Today, I share with you Dilly Bands! Dilly Bands are personalized bands for your water bottles, cups or containers. These cute bands are made from food-grade silicone and can be used over and over again. They easily stretch over bottles and can be used as a grip for little hands. Dilly Bands fit snuggly so it's tough for little hands to remove. Dilly Bands are BPA-free, non toxic and approved by the FDA. Giveaway below! :)

Dilly Bands are dishwasher safe and can be used in the microwave. The bands can also be boiled and sterilized. Dilly Bands won't fade, peel or wash away. The bands fit best on bottles/cups with 7.5 - 9 inch circumference. Will fit on larger bottles but text will begin to stretch. Personalizing your Dilly Bands with the choice of 6 different colors and 3 different, fun fonts! Dilly Bands are available in packs of 2, 3 & 4!


My Thoughts

Dilly Bands are great! I love the idea of Dilly Bands because I can send my son to kindergarten this fall and know that he won't get his Thermos mixed up with anyone else's. They easily stretch over water bottles, thermoses, soda cans, yogurt cups and small Tupperware containers. I love that they can be put into the dishwasher so I can wash away germs. After dishwashing, they look brand new. I haven't had any problems with the bands fading or getting frail from washing. It's nice to know that they won't get ruined if I forget to take them off. My sons love them, too. They like to wear them around their wrists as well as put them around their small monster trucks. Dilly Bands are an inexpensive way to keep your belongings safe!

Dilly Bands make a great gift as well as an awesome birthday party favor.

I received Dilly Bands in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own, always!

SHOP Dilly Bands!


GIVEAWAY!!

Enter to win your very own personalized Dilly Bands! Two winners will receive a 4 pack of Dilly Bands! Giveaway is open worldwide. Winners will be chosen on August 31st! Good luck!
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Sunday, August 20, 2017

Beanitos All Natural Chips Review


 
Welcome to A Sampling Bee! Today, I share with you all natural snacks from Beanitos! Beanitos is a snack company that was launched in 2010 and operates out of Austin, Texas. Beanitos is committed to making wholesome snacks that are both delicious and healthy. With 13 different snack choices available, which will you be munching on tonight??

 
Beanitos are made with USA farmed whole beans that are carefully sorted, washed and cooked in small batches. Then, the beans are combined with non-GMO long grain white rice to create a special dough. The dough is then cut into triangle-shaped chips, baked and then cooked with sunflower oil. Lastly, Beanitos are lightly salted with sea salt or seasonings. Every Beanitos snack is gluten free, corn free, non-GMO, all natural and vegetarian friendly. Beanitos are not certified organic, but, the snacks are certified kosher. They contain no fillers, colors, trans fat, no MSG and no artificial ingredients.

 
Beanitos are high in protein and fiber, low in sodium and glycemic and are cholesterol free. These chips also contain wholesome goodies such as antioxidants. For example, about 9 chips or 10 ounces of Black Bean Chips contain 5 grams of protein, 5 grams of fiber and 15 grams of carbohydrates. 9 chips or 10 ounces of Black Bean chips are only 140 calories!




Beanitos snacks include:

White Bean Mac N' Cheese Crunch
Black Bean Skinny Dippers Reduced Fat
Hint of Lime Skinny Dippers Reduced Fat
Sweet Chili & Sour Cream White Bean Chips
Garden Fresh Salsa White Bean Chips
Original Black Bean Chips
Restaurant Style White Bean Chips
Hint of Lime White Bean Chips
Hint of Lime White Bean Chips
Simply Pinto Bean Chips
Chipotle BBQ Black Bean Chips
Nacho Cheese White Bean Chips
Better Cheddar Pinto Bean Chips

 
Beanitos snacks are available in party size bags and snack size bags, too!

My Thoughts

I am all about bean chips lately and Beanitos fit the bill. They are crunchy, delicious and so flavorful. I enjoy dipping my Beanitos in salsa or guacamole. Even hummus! Yum yum! My favorite flavor, out of the 8 I got to try, is the Hint of Lime White Bean Chips. The hint of lime really gives the chips a nice flavor. My sons enjoy eating the Mac N' Cheese Crunch. They like those because they remind them of Cheetos. I'd much rather have them eat these, because they are a lot healthier! Beanitos have now become one of my families favorite chips. I highly recommend them all!

I received Beanitos Chips in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own. Always!

Beanitos Chips are available at stores nationwide or on Amazon!

~Melissa~

Back to School GIVEAWAY!


 
 

Welcome to the 2nd annual MamatheFox's Back to School Giveaway

hosted by MamatheFox

Sponsors include: Wean Green, Momobaby, Gina's Soft Cloth, I See Me! and Teach My

This years giveaway will have (1) winner, who will take home: (1) pair of MomoBaby Shoes (up to $54 value), (1) Kitchen Set from WeanGreen ($55 value), (2) Teach My Yoga Mat Sets ($50 value), I See Me My U.S.A. Road Trip Gift Set with Map ($50 value) and a set of reusable lunchbox napkins from Gina's Soft Cloth!

This years prize is valued at over $200!

 
 
What awesome prizes! Enter this awesome giveaway below! Good luck! :)
 
MamatheFox and all participating blogs are not held responsible for sponsors who fail to fulfill their prize obligations.

~Melissa~
Wednesday, August 9, 2017

Lego® Blue Brick Eco Backpack Review


Welcome to A Sampling Bee! Summer is coming to an end and school is approaching quickly. With that said, parents everywhere are starting back to school shopping. And, what's one item that all of our kids need for school? A backpack! Today I am sharing with you the best backpack, ever!
Introducing the Lego® Blue Brick Eco Backpack!


Each LEGO® backpack saves 8 plastic bottles from the landfill. Lego Bags Backpacks are ergonomically padded with contoured shoulder straps that are designed for small bodies. Its body is made with premium quality recycled polyester. The materials used to make the backpacks are CPSIA compliant and free of PVC, lead and phthalates. Some other features include:
  • 360 degree reflective detailing to increased visibility
  • Adjustable front sternum strap helps balance the load with an easy click
  • Interior name tag for personalization
  • Side mesh pocket holds a water bottle or other quick-access items
  • Front D-ring provides convenient attachment point for lunch bag or other belongings
  • Front knob-shaped zipper pockets hold small supplies
  • Roomy main zipper compartment with interior slip pocket keeps items closer to the wearer's back for optimal weight distribution
  • Padded back panel has LEGO® brick stitch detailing
  • Soft poly tricot on shoulder straps & padded haul handle make transport comfortable
  • Oversize LEGO® brick zipper pullers
  • Recyled PET main body material
  • YKK zippers with custom brick pullers
 Two front knob-shaped zipper pockets
 
 Zippers with custom brick pullers

 Cute interior design
 
 Back of backpack
 
 Mesh pocket on one side of backpack
 
Interior pocket with name tag
 
Lego Brick Eco Backpacks are available in four colors: blue, black, red & pink.
Backpack dimensions: 16"H x 10"W x 6.5"D.
Matching Lego Eco Brick Lunch Bag coming soon!


My Thoughts

We are in LOVE with this Lego® Bags Backpack! I am so amazed by the quality. The backpack is made from sturdy materials and I know that it'll last my kindergartener all school year. They are guaranteed, by Lego Bag, that they will last all year and then some! I love all of its features, including the mesh pocket on the side and the zipper compartments in the front. The main compartment opens up and allows me to put all of the school supplies that my son needs, plus a lunch bag and a small jacket. I know that he feels comfortable wearing the backpack because of all of the padding on the backside. The material is easy to wipe clean with a dampened cloth. Hang to dry. It is not recommended washing the backpack in the washing machine.

The backpack looks just like a Lego. And, if your kids are like mine, they are obsessed with the toy! My oldest son is super excited to use it. I am too, for times when I don't feel like carrying a heavy purse. A backpack is great for taking to events- such as fairs, carnivals & concert. So much more easier to carry around. A very versatile backpack that will be used over and over again! This Lego backpack is our favorite!

Lego® Bags has a wide range of backpack styles to choose from. Ninjago backpacks, Lego® City, Lego® Friends, etc. There are also lunch bags, storage bags and accessories available. Visit http://legobags.com/ for more information and to shop!



The Lego backpack was sent to me for review. All opinions are my own. Always!

SHOP || $50



Monday, August 7, 2017

Jarro Formulas Jarro-Dophilus Women's Probiotic Review


 
 
Welcome to A Sampling Bee! Today, I share with you Jarro-Dophilus Probiotics for women! Jarro Formulas was founded in Los Angeles in 1977 by Jarrow L. Rogovin. Jarro's early formulations earned the company a reputation for producing innovative and efficacious supplements at a time when the health benefits of dietary supplements were just beginning to be recognized. Jarro Formulas' has a complete line of nutritional products including vitamins, probiotic, minerals, amino acids, enzymes, enteral nutrition products and standardized herbal concentrates. Jarro Fomulas' mission is reflected in it motto- "Superior Nutrition and Formulation".

Jarro-Dophilus Women's Probiotics is true probiotic for women because it uniquely contains four patented probiotic strains. These strains are know as "Astarte". All four of the Astarte strains were isolated in clinical research from young women, healthy women in their third month of pregnancy and are the predominant species found in the vaginal tract of healthy women.

Jarro-Dophilus is the only women's multi-strain probiotic comprised solely of vaginally-derived strains vs. intestinally or non-human derived strains. Multiple clinical studies have shown that oral supplements with Astarte strains promotes healthy vaginal, urinary and reproductive tracts.
EnteroGuard® is Jarrow Formulas’ proprietary cellulose-based, food- grade, pH-sensitive enteric coating that resists stomach acid. EnteroGuard® ensures that probiotics pass through the stomach unharmed and are released in the intestines intact and ready to act.

 
My Thoughts 

Jarro-Dophilus Probiotics are working wonderful for me. The capsules are a good size and easy to swallow. Tasteless, too.  I have been taking one capsule a day for about 3 weeks now. My tummy feels more regular and my body just feel better when I take Jarro-Dophilus. I've tried a few different probiotics in the past and this one is by far the best. I love the fact that these probiotics are not only good for my digestive system. They are also good for my urinary tract and good for vaginal health. I highly recommend Jarro-Dophilus Probiotics. And, my boys love the kid's probiotics! Jarro Formulas products are great for the whole family!

Jarro-Dophilus is available for purchase at health food retailers such as Whole Foods, Sprouts Farmer's Market and Natural Grocers. These probiotics are also available on iherb.com, vitacost.com and swansonvitamins.com. Visit jarrowprobiotics.com for a full list of retailers.

**I received this product for free from Moms Meet (momsmeet.com) to use and post my honest opinions. Compensation for this post was provided and this page may contain affiliate links.

~Melissa~
Tuesday, August 1, 2017

Tea It Up with Swiss Tea!




 
Welcome to A Sampling Bee! Today, I share with you Swiss Premium™ Tea! Swiss Premium Tea started in the heart of Pennsylvania. Swiss Tea starts with just three simple ingredients: water, tea & sugar. Their teas do not contain any high fructose corn syrup or preservatives. Swiss Tea has a homebrewed taste that all iced tea lovers enjoy. Every glass of Swiss Tea is made with high quality ingredients and is also available unsweetened. Swiss Tea is a great iced tea to serve to your family!


We all know that summer is all about swimming, BBQs and family picnics. What's a better way to stay hydrated while enjoying these summer activities? Grab an ice cold glass of Swiss Premium Tea! Swiss Tea is available in 11 flavors!

How am I planning to "Tea It Up" this summer?

Swiss Tea is a refreshing drink that we all enjoy. We will "Tea It Up" this summer by enjoying our Swiss Tea on- the-go. Whenever my family goes on road trips during the summer, we pack a gallon of  Swiss Tea in our cooler. And, when enjoying Swiss Tea at home, I like to add a slice of lemon to my iced tea. We are planning a beach trip this weekend and I plan to "Tea It Up" while soaking in the sun's rays! A trip to the beach is never complete without a cold cup of iced tea.  :)

Swiss Premium Tea is giving you the chance to win a $2,000 "Tea It Up" Summer Package! Winner will get the summer package of their choice. Summer Package choices include a Backyard Makeover, Family Golf Set & Lessons or MLB Baseball Package For Four.  Enter for your chance to win at Swiss Tea. And, while you are visiting their website, grab a coupon for 50 cents off!

**Compensation was provided for this post. All opinions written here are my own.

~Melissa~


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