I know, it might be hard to imagine that low-calorie chocolate could also taste delicious. As someone who has been on a keto diet for the past year, I am always on the lookout for a low-sugar snack that tastes fantastic. I have tried many of the low-calorie chocolate options and none were as good as GATSBY. Most of them actually taste quite terrible. I was so excited when I found GATSBY a few months ago and I always keep some on hand for my chocolate fix.

FOUNDING OF GATSBY CHOCOLATE

GATSBY was founded by Doug Bouton, a name you might not recognize. Doug was a co-founder of the amazing Halo Top ice cream, a family favorite. Halo Top quickly became one of the best-selling ice cream pints in America. My family loves the Halo Top ice creams because they can eat the entire pint for less calories than a tiny serving of regular ice cream. Doug spent a year developing the recipe for GATSBY chocolate. GATSBY tastes indulgent, exactly what a high-quality chocolate bar should be. With much fewer calories and sugar than the competition, Gatsby is the clear winner for those on keto, low sugar, and other similar diets.

LOW CALORIE CHOCOLATE AND WHAT IS INSIDE

How luxurious does this gold box and wrapper look? As I open a GATSBY chocolate bar it just feels indulgent from start to finish. Each bar is 2.8 oz and an entire box is only 210 calories. Pretty impressive, right? Some flavors are even vegan, check the labels to see which flavors work for your diet.

INGREDIENTS IN GATSBY CHOCOLATE

So how do they make GATSBY chocolate? The ingredients are clearly listed on the nutrition panel below. Each serving of the Almond Dark bar has only 3G net carbs, which is fantastic. One serving has 13G total carbs and 4G dietary fiber. Each GATSBY product has slightly different nutritional values, so please check each one before consuming.

If you have tried low-calorie chocolate before and you did not like it, you are in for a real treat. GATSBY chocolate tastes different. It is smooth, indulgent, and flavorful. It really does not taste very different than a normal regular chocolate bar. You must try it to believe it. Scroll down for a link to a free bar so you can see for yourself how delicious this low calorie chocolate is.

Where to find out what is new with GATSBY

I am sure you want to keep up with all the exciting products that GATSBY will be coming out with, so check out their website here, and follow them on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. If you want to try a bar for yourself, you can sign up to try a free GATSBY chocolate bar at this link. Give it a try, you won’t be disappointed. If you are on the Keto diet, these chocolate bars are a perfect snack for you.

Where to buy GATSBY chocolate

You can find GATSBY chocolate at many local grocery stores. These stores should have GATSBY chocolate bars for sale: Sprouts, Kroger, Ralphs, Mariano’s Fred Meyer, Smith’s, Safeway, Albertsons, Walmart, Dillon’s, City Market, QFC, and Fry’s. You can also purchase GATSBY chocolates online at this link. Or click here to find the store locator. You can also buy many GATSBY flavors on Amazon. Here is a link to the Almond, Sea Salt Extra Dark, and amazing Peanut Butter cups.

I received some Gatsby chocolate for free from Moms Meet in order to write this review. All opinions, photos, and ideas are 100% my own honest opinions. 

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You are running out of time to choose your holiday gifts. Maybe you have been working overtime, or have been not feeling well. These gifts are great options, tested by our family, and would make a great gift for any of your family or friends. Happy holidays everyone, looking forward to a fantastic 2023!

Last minute holiday gifts

1.BrainHQ membership:

This is the ultimate all-around gift. BrainHQ is an app that you can play on a tablet or a phone. BrainHQ is an app with computerized exercises from Posit Science. It is a perfect way to unwind and relax at the end of the day while improving brain health and performance in a fun, engaging manner. People who use BrainHQ have shown improvements in brain speed, accuracy, and performance. The BrainHQ app, which works on computers, tablets, or phones, was designed by a global team of brain scientists and shown in studies to help people think faster, focus better, and remember more. Click this link to buy a gift subscription to BrainHQ for yourself or someone else. Until Christmas, subscriptions are on sale. A subscription for Brain HQ includes unlimited access to BrainHQ exercises, a personalized program that supports your brain training goal, and a library of brain health material to read, watch, and engage with. Along the way, you also receive reminders, progress tracking, and other features to help you stay on track. We love using the BrainHQ app in my family. My kids, myself, and my parents, have all tried the brain games and we all enjoy it.

2.Rosemary Truffle Pop Art Popcorn

There is no snack more beautiful than this bag of rosemary truffle and olive oil popcorn. We recently fell in love with the entire line of Pop Art snacks. The bags are so fun and colorful, while the snacks inside are delicious and addictive. Pop Art gourmet popcorn is not only incredibly delicious, it is good for you too. All the flavors are made with whole grain non GMO corn, are gluten free, and kosher. Our favorite flavors include Pepper Parmesan, Sweet and Salty Sparkles, and Cheddar Jalapeno. Check out all the Pop Art snacks here. Don’t miss the limited-time seasonal flavors (maple sea salt, yum!) or the incredible 3D potato bites, any of these snacks would make a great gift.

3.The Seriously Good Chili Cookbook

Do you remember the scene in The Office with the chili, when Brian Baumgartner (Kevin Malone) drops the whole pot of chili? This cookbook is a great gift for chili lovers. I might be a bit biased because my award-winning chili is included in this cookbook on page 153. This cookbook makes a great gift for anyone who loves to cook, Pair it with a big pot to cook the chili in, and you have the ultimate gift. This is the only comprehensive chili cookbook that you will ever need.

What last minute gifts do you like to give?

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Today I am sharing with you our famous Toffee Chocolate Chip cookies. These cookies have won awards and always receive rave reviews. They are not too difficult to make at all. You start by making your own toffee, which sounds much more intimidating than it is. Freeze the toffee and then break it up into small pieces to add to a delicious chocolate chip cookie dough. Our simple three-ingredient toffee recipe has gone viral on Pinterest, amassing over 25 million views and hundreds of thousands of saves. Click this link if you want to save the pin for later.

HISTORY OF ORGANIC VALLEY

Organic products are better for your family and for the environment. Organic Valley is the only brand of dairy products that I have been serving my family for the past 30 years. You might not think that there is a difference between organic and non-organic foods but there really is. Organic Valley was started in the Midwest in 1988 by a group of family farmers. These small family farms were getting overrun but the large industrial chemical farms.

Organic Valley is a cooperative made up of family farms. If you have never tried organic dairy products, you must taste them to believe them. Not only are these products more decadent and delicious, they are also better for your family. They have a higher nutritional content and do not contain any pesticides, synthetic hormones, and non-GMO ingredients. Organic Valley dairy products have ingredient transparency, you can know exactly what farm made your milk, butter, cheese, or cream. You can even learn the names of the cows that gave the milk to make these products.

COOKIE INGREDIENTS

These cookies use very standard ingredients that you probably have in your house already.

FLOUR

ORGANIC VALLEY BUTTER, MILK, AND EGGS

CHOCOLATE CHIPS

WHITE AND BROWN SUGAR

VANILLA

SEA SALT

HOW TO MAKE TOFFEE CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES

This recipe has two steps. Make the toffee, then let it harden in the freezer. While the toffee hardens, you can work on the chocolate chip cookie dough. The chocolate chip cookie dough is not different than most cookie doughs. The longer the dough sits in the refrigerator, the better the flavor of the cookies will be. You can even scoop them into cookie ball shapes and then refrigerate them.

If you do not want to make brown butter for the cookie dough you don’t have to. You can simply use softened sticks of butter instead. An important note, when you cream the butter and sugar together, make sure you cream it together for a minimum of 5 minutes and up to 10 minutes. Creaming your butter and sugars long enough is the key to making a better texture in your cookies and disperses the sugars evenly throughout.

FAQ ABOUT ORGANIC PRODUCTS

Click on the Organic Valley website here and sign up for their newsletter, you might even get some free coupons. The newsletter is filled with incredible information about organic farmers and the work that they do. Once you have registered your zip code on the website, you will see the organic farm that is closest to your home and you can read more about them. I found photos and a full-page story about the Holterholm family farm, located only 45 miles away from me.

I have always tried to buy organic products when I can. Organic Valley farmers have 30 years of knowledge about how to create a happy environment for the cows to live in. Happy cows produce more milk. The Organic Valley products taste amazing (do a taste test yourself, you might be surprised at how much better the Organic Valley products taste).  Food that tastes better, and is healthier for your family, seems like an easy decision to me. Organic Valley farms have higher standards of care for their animals. Cows roam freely and spend more time outside. On average, Organic Valley cows spend 50% more time outside in the pastures, than the organic standards require.

My mission is to prioritize the health of my family. At the same time, I want to do what is best for the earth and the environment. I feel really good about serving Organic Valley dairy products to my family and you should too. Organic Valley is owned by almost 1800 small organic farms across the US, Canada, Australia, and the UK. Each of these family farms is committed to taking care of its animals in the best way possible. The coolest part of the Organic Valley company is that all the family farms are part owners in the business.

PRODUCTS THAT WILL HELP MAKE THIS RECIPE AMAZING

You really do not need any fancy equipment to make these yummy Toffee Chocolate Chip Cookies. But if you want to use the products that we do it will make cookie-making easier. The most important kitchen An electric mixer is super helpful for creaming the butter and sugars together. We love this Kitchen Aid mixer, it is a workhorse. Next, you need some strong cookie sheets. Your cookie sheet can really make a big difference in the quality of your cookies. We love this 3 piece set of Aluminum cookie sheets from Nordic Ware. A silpat nonstick silicone baking mat is crucial. I love this one because it has cookie circles to help your kids space their cookies in the perfect spots. A cookie scoop is so much fun for kids to use. This one is a perfect size for these toffee chocolate chip cookies. A heavy-bottomed pan like this All-Clad pan is great for making the toffee. The last thing that I recommend is these crumpet rings. They are great for making any round foods, but also great for keeping your cookies nice and circular.

TOFFEE CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES

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Ingredients

• Homemade Toffee
• 1 stick of butter, Organic Valley brand preferred
• 1 cup of brown sugar
• 1/2 tsp salt
• Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough
• 3 cups flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 sticks butter, Organic Valley brand preferred, room temp is best
• 2 Tablespoons milk, Organic Valley preferred
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1 and 1/4 cups brown sugar
• 2 tsp vanilla
• 2 eggs, Organic Valley brand preferred, room temp is best
• 2 cups semi sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

1. Make your toffee
2. Place butter, brown sugar and salt in a pan.
3. Stir until completely melted.
4. Keep stirring, constantly, over medium heat, until it reaches 300 degrees on a thermometer.
5. Pour into a pan lined with parchment paper and put in the freezer until completely hardened.
6. Remove from refrigerator and break into small pieces.
7. Eat toffee plain, it is so good, or set aside to add to chocolate chip cookie dough.
8. Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough:
9. Preheat oven to 350 degrees
10. Line your cookie sheet with a silpat, parchment paper, or foil that has been sprayed.
11. In a bowl combine dry ingredients: flour, baking soda and salt.
12. Brown the two sticks on butter in a pan.
13. Cook the butter until it is brown and it starts to smell fragrant (about 1o minutes on low heat)
14. Please keep an eye on it so it does not burn.
15. Put the brown butter into the refrigerator to cool.
16. Once it is cool, cream the browned butter, sugar, and brown sugar together.
17. Add in vanilla, eggs and milk.
18. Slowly add the flour in.
19. Stir in the chocolate chips and your toffee pieces.
20. You can keep this dough in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
21. You can keep this dough in the freezer, make them into cookie balls and then freeze in a ziploc bag, for up to 3 months.
22. I use a #40 medium cookie scoop to make the cookies. This is about 1 and 1/2 Tablespoons.
23. Bake for 9-10 minutes until golden brown.
24. As soon as the cookies come out of the oven you can make them into perfect circles by using a round crumpet ring to reinforce the shape.
25. Let cookies cool before eating them.
26. Store in a sealed container for up to 4 days, our cookies never last that long!
27. Enjoy!

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Other recipes you might like are these delicious Breakfast Cookies, Peanut Butter and Jelly Cookies, Cheesecake Cookies, or these Oatmeal Walnut Cookies.

You can find Organic Valley products at Whole Foods Markets, Sprouts, Walmart, and Publix. Click here to find a full list of stores that carry these products.

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It is hard to put into words how delicious this breakfast pie recipe is. My kids love this pie and yours will too. Combine your favorite omelet fillings and you can make this breakfast pie your own. This breakfast pie recipe is very easy to make. Saute your vegetables, then add some eggs and cheese. Bake it in a Wick’s pie crust and you are ready for breakfast. This pie can stay in your refrigerator for up to 3 days. Mine never lasts too long because the kids eat it too quickly. Cut it into slices and freeze them for a hearty school day breakfast.

Filling school day breakfast

We are always rushing to get to school on time. If you make an extra breakfast pie and slice it and freeze it, you can have a hot and healthy breakfast ready in less than a minute. I always triple the recipe so we can eat it for breakfast the first day, then have frozen slices available to quickly reheat the rest of the week. Just look at all the yumminess in this bite. I wish you could taste a bite through the screen.

On the Go protein-packed meal

As a busy Mom, I worry about my kids if they do not eat a protein-packed breakfast, especially on school days. One egg has 6 grams of protein. This recipe has 8 eggs in it, plus the milk, cheese, and other delicious ingredients. Your kids might succeed in school better after eating a healthy breakfast.

Ingredients

This recipe is a great “clear out the fridge” recipe. Use up whatever vegetables you have on hand. If your family does not like onions, leave them out. If you love peppers or mushrooms, add them in. This recipe is super adaptable. The basic recipe is to saute your favorite veggies in some butter, then add them to your eggs and cheese. Pour into a pie crust then place your tater tots on top. Your kids will love placing on the tater tots. When you involve your kids in making the recipe, they are more likely to eat and enjoy it!

How to Make it

First, saute your onion and garlic in some butter.

Add in some spinach and cook until wilted.

Add in some salt and pepper, then set aside.

Stir in the onion/garlic/spinach mix

Stir in the tomatoes.

Add in the cheese.

Mix until well combined.

Pour egg mixture into unbaked Wick’s Pie shell.

Place your tater tots on top of the egg mixture, then bake at 400 degrees for 60-75 minutes. You might need to cook it a bit longer depending on your oven, up to 90 minutes. You will know when it is done, it should look golden brown on top.

FAQ

Some questions you might have about this recipe:

My kids hate spinach, do I need to include it?

Nope, leave out any vegetable that your family does not enjoy.

We love cheese, can we use more than one kind, or add more cheese?

Yes! Use any cheese you like best. You can even make this recipe with a few kinds of cheese combined. We have made it with swiss and cheddar together and it is fantastic!

Do I cook the pie crust first?

No, you cook it all together with the egg and vegetable mixture in the pie shell. No need to prebake the pie crust.

Do I need to use tater tots on top?

No, you do not need the tater tots on top, but they give a delicious flavor to this breakfast pie. You can put shredded hash browns on top if you cannot find tater tots.

Prepare the day before

This recipe is extremely adaptable. You can easily make this breakfast pie before brunch and then serve it the next day. It also can be frozen and then defrosted and heated up. If I freeze this breakfast pie, I like to freeze it in precut slices so it is easier to heat up.

Breakfast Pie Recipe and more

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Ingredients

• Wick's pie crust or other pre-made pie crust
• 2 Tablespoons of butter
• 8 eggs
• Onion, diced
• Garlic, 2 cloves, finely diced
• 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
• 1 cup baby spinach
• ½ cup grape tomatoes, cut in halves
• Frozen tater tots, slightly defrosted
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Saute the onion and garlic in butter.
2. Add salt and pepper to taste.
3. Saute for about 5 minutes until the onion is translucent.
4. Add in the spinach and saute until wilted.
5. Set aside.
6. In a large bowl whisk the 8 eggs.
7. Add in the cooked onion/garlic/spinach mixture and stir.
8. Stir in the tomatoes.
9. Add in the shredded cheese and stir.
10. Place the mixture into the raw pie crust.
11. Crimp the edges.
12. Neatly place the defrosted tater tots nicely in a circle pattern on top of the egg mixture.
13. Bake at 400 for 60 minutes.
14. Depending on your oven, it could take another 15-20 minutes.
15. The breakfast pie is ready when it is golden brown.
16. Serve immediately.
17. You can freeze slices to eat another day if you have any leftovers.
18. Heat a frozen slice in the microwave for 60 seconds and enjoy!

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If you liked this recipe, you might also like my breakfast cookies, breakfast quiche,  breakfast tacos

or Eggo breakfast tacos. What is your favorite thing to make for breakfast?

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Probiotics, are good bacteria and help you keep a healthy balance in your body. When you are ill, bad bacteria come into your body and begin to increase in numbers. This makes your body feel out of balance very quickly. You need good bacteria, such as a probiotic supplement to fight off the bad bacteria and restore the balance in your body. Once this happens, you start to feel better.

What does good bacteria do in your body?

Good bacteria keeps you feeling healthy and balanced by controlling the inflammation in your body and supporting your immune functions. Good bacteria can also help support the cells that line your gut, helps to break down and absorb medications, helps your body digest food, and creates vitamins. The good bacteria work silently and keep your body healthy around the clock. Good bacteria is a natural part of your body and those who eat a well-balanced diet with a lot of fiber each day, keep their good bacteria at healthy levels.

Which is the best probiotic supplement?

I have tried many probiotic supplements in a quest to find which one is the best. The best probiotic supplement that I have found so far is Bio-Kult. It is the #1 probiotic supplement in the UK and is now available in the US as well. The Bio-Kult line of probiotics has something to help all members of your family. Since taking Bio-Kult my family has noticed some significant changes.

• Improved overall well-being.
• Better digestion, especially after a large meal
• Less stomach distress while taking an antibiotic
• Help keep recurrent yeast infections away
• Reduces inflammation from leaky gut syndrome
• No stomach issues while traveling

How do probiotic supplements work?

Beneficial, live bacteria grow inside everyone’s boday as soon as a baby is born. It is important to have this good bacteria growing inside you. Every probiotic supplement is made up of different strains of bacteria and it is hard to choose one over another. Bio-Kult products are unique multi-species, multi-strain probiotic supplements. You have hundreds of different bacterial strains in your gut. Each strain has special properties and health benefits. If you take a multi-strain probiotic you should have more positive benefits on a wider scale of gastrointestinal problems. The larger the number of strains in your probiotic the better the overall benefits are. The goal of a probiotic is to create the optimum balance of the beneficial bacteria in your body.

FAQs about Bio-Kult probiotic supplements

Bio-Kult is a very unique multi-strain supplement with 14 probiotic strains. One of the best parts of Bio-Kult is that it does not need any refrigeration. This shelf stable probiotic supplement is travel friendly. If you use Bio-Kult every day you will feel the effects very quickly. Bio-Kult is a great companion to take along with an antibiotic, to keep the good bacteria in your body happy. Clinical research-backed Bio-Kult has enjoyed international praise. If you do not like to swallow the capsule, you can simply pull the capsule apart and sprinkle the powder on any food. Children can take Bio-Kult too. Bio-Kult is gluten-free, nut free, egg free, vegetarian, and Non-GMO. Each capsule has a minimum of 2 billion microorganisms per capsule (2×10⁹ CFU/capsule), which is equal to 10 billion microorganisms per gram (1×10¹⁰ CFU/gram). The Bio-Kult blister pack offers further protection against moisture and extremes of temperature. No refrigeration is required due to this high protection.

Where can you find Bio-Kult probiotics?

Save 20% on your entire order at Bio-Kult.com with promo code MOMSMEET20. Free shipping across the entire US. You can also purchase Bio-Kult at Amazon, Target, and Walmart online. The discount code can only be used through this link.

I received this product for free from Moms Meet in order to test and try it out with my family. All photos and opinions are honest and 100% my own. This post may contain affiliate links.

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Your kids want to drink soda but you want them to drink something healthier. How can you both be happy? It is time to introduce your family to Big Easy Tepache, a refreshing synbiotic soda full of healthy ingredients that tastes great. Tepache is a perfect way to satisfy your sweet tooth without having too much sugar.

The Big Easy company has a very interesting story of how they got started. The co founders started this beverage business in their home kitchen. Their toddler was the official taste tester. The unique ingredients combined with authentic recipes, and digestive health benefits make it a slam dunk drink. What is Tepache? It is a pineapple soda. Big Easy has a full line of 100% all natural wellness drinks that taste great and are good for you. These healthy sodas are inspired by ancient fermentation traditions around the world. There are no artificial flavors, colors, or sweeteners, and each drink is only 45 calories for the whole can. There are no added probiotics, post fermentation.

Ingredients:

Big Easy Tepache comes in three amazing flavors: pineapple, prickly pear, and mango. These tropical drinks are full of natural probiotics and prebiotics. Each serving has 3 grams of fiber, only 70 calories, and very low in sugar. What is Tepache? Tepache is a fermented fruit soda that is quite popular in Mexico. Big Easy Tepache is a perfect healthy alternative to soda full of gut healthy benefits. The ingredients in the pineapple flavor Tepache are: Tepache Culture (Purified Water, Cane Sugar, Dairy-Free Probiotic Cultures), Pineapple, and Blue Agave Inulin (Soluble Dietary + Prebiotic Fiber). These sparkling drinks are made with organic tropical fruits with pineapple as the base in all of them. Each can is only 45 calories, has 7 grams of plant based fiber, is vegan, gluten free, and billions of live probiotic cultures. You can purchase Big Easy Tepache on Amazon here.

How to make an adult drink with Tepache:

You can drink Tepache on its own, as it is so delicious and refreshing. Or you can also create some incredible mixed drinks. My favorite is the Quaran-tiki, found on the Big Easy website here. All you need is:

• 4 oz Big Easy Pineapple Tepache
• 2 oz Natalie’s Orchid Island O.J.
• 1 oz Lime Juice
• 2 dashes Bitters
• 5 oz Roulaison Over Proof Rum
• ½ oz Grenadine

How does it taste?

My family loves the Big Easy Tepache drinks. They are so refreshing, especially on these hot summer days. I love that they are super low in sugar, yet sparkling and perfectly sweet. The flavors are delicious and leave us feeling hydrated. You can taste the fruit flavors and they taste really fresh. This is the type of drink I would expect to drink on vacation. Enjoying a drink that is so delicious, that is also filled with probiotics and prebiotics is a win. Nothing artificial is added to these drinks, which makes me feel happy serving them to my family.  It is my new favorite beverage of the summer. It is lightly effervescent, just a perfectly sparkling glass of happiness. My kids did not expect to like it so much. They honestly loved every flavor and are happy to make the switch from unhealthy sodas. This vegan, gluten-free drink is sure to please even the pickiest kids. If you are looking for a tasty beverage that is also good for your digestion, give this a try.

FAQs:

What is Tepache?

Tepache is a probiotic-rich fruit beverage that is usually made with pineapple.

How is Tepache different than kombucha?

Kombucha utilizes a different culture (healthy bacteria and yeast) and base ingredients and has a longer fermentation process,. Kombucha is more tart than sweet.

Is Tepache a sparkling drink?

Yes, Big Easy Tepache is a fizzy, fruity sparkling drink, and a great healthy alternative to soda.

Other Big Easy Products

Big Easy Kombucha comes in seven flavors: Florida Dreamin, Dandy Dragon Fruit, Melon Magic, Jammin Ginger, Basin Street Blues, Jazz Juice Tea, and Bayou Berry. These probiotics taste delicious and are made from real fruits, roots, and flowers. Tart, low sugar, and full of gut-health benefits. Your family will enjoy these 100% natural vegan drinks with no artificial flavors, colors, or sweeteners.

Another fantastic Big Easy product is the 2 oz organic shots. These shots are a powerful blast of homemade health elixirs and all-natural supplements that really work. These 30 calorie bottles have no artificial flavors, colors, or extracts. They use superfoods and vegan probiotics to pack a punch. There are currently four flavors of shots: beauty, detox, c-blast, and immunity.

Why should you switch to Tepache?

• Certified organic
• Vegan
• Gluten Free
• Full of probiotics and prebiotics to keep your gut healthy
• High in fiber
• All natural ingredients
• No added colors, preservatives or high fructose corn syrup
• Non-GMO
• Big benefits that your whole family will enjoy

Follow Big Easy online to keep up with all their great content. You can find the Big Easy website here. Give them a follow on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok. You can purchase Big Easy products at Whole Foods, Fresh Market, Amazon, Publix, and coming soon to Wegmans and Albertsons.

I received this product for free from Moms Meet in order to test and try out with my family. All photos and opinions are honest and 100% my own. This post may contain affiliate links.

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Finding the safest cleaning products for my family is so important to me. I have five children and I have a dog. I need to be sure that the cleaning products that I am using are safe for everyone. More importantly, I want our cleaning products to protect us for more than a few minutes. As soon as I heard about AGent+ cleaner and protectants I was sold. Let me tell you all about this fantastic eco friendly disinfectant.

The kitchen counter is the one spot that I am constantly cleaning. After I go grocery shopping, I put all my bags there and then sanitize the counter before anyone cooks anything. With AGent+ hard surface disinfectant I can clean the counter and then enjoy long lasting protection for THREE DAYS. Regular cleaning products typically keep my counter clean a few hours. Less cleaning is a win for this busy Mom.

The eco friendly disinfectant market is overwhelming

If you walk down the cleaning aisle of your local store, you will probably be completely overwhelmed quickly. There are SO MANY options to choose from. Half the aisle screams, pick me, I am non toxic. While the other half of the aisle carries your traditional cleaning products. If you have children or pets you have an added level of concern and a very difficult decision to make. Which eco friendly disinfectant will actually work best? Which product will protect your family from all the harmful germs and viruses that are out there right now? The answer is clear to me, AGent+ is the best protection for my family and yours.

How is AGent+ unique?

• You can spray once and keep your surfaces clean for three days.
• You can clean the inside and outside of your car, including the seats, handles, steering wheel, and even the kid’s carseats.
• Spray AGent+ will remove fungus and or bacteria that can cause odors.
• Around your house you can safely spray AGent+ directly on permeable surfaces like chairs, couches, rugs, stuffed animals, pet bedding, stuffed animals and toys.
• Easily clean and protect hard surface items like door handles, steering wheels, kid’s play areas, countertops, cribs and changing tables, light switches, railings, and so much more.
• AGent+ can eliminate cigarette smoke smells from vehicles.
• Unlike traditional cleaning products, after AGent+ dries, it continues to provide long-lasting protection for 3 days (72 hours) for Multi-Surface items and 24 hours for Hard Surface items.
• There is a very light citrus smell after using AGent+, no harsh chemical smells.
• All the packaging for AGent+ is sustainable packaging.

When was AGent+ first released?

AGent+ Cleaner & Protectants first came out 11 years ago. It was created by a couple in Wisconsin who wanted a new cleaning product. After they did lots of research, they realized three important things.

1. Many of the “greener” products were only a little bit less harmful than other undiluted counterparts.
2. All of the cleaning products required constant and repeat applications of product, because they don’t offer lasting protection.
3. After they combined two natural elements, copper and silver, they created AGent+ an environmentally safe cleaner that protects surfaces for up to three days after cleaning them.

How does AGent+ last for 3 days?

The Multi-Purpose solution has a formula that creates an invisible layer on a surface. The invisible layer continues to regenerate ions for up to 3 days. AGent+ is made from natural ingredients so you do not have to worry about any harsh chemicals or harming any of your surfaces.

AGent+ Sampling Kit

The AGent+ sampling kit, pictured above, comes with an AGent+ Hard Surface Sustainable Nesting Kit, a Multi-Surface Sustainable Nesting Kit, an AGent+ microfiber cloth, and travel-size bottles. I love the travel size bottles so I can have a smaller size cleaner to bring with me on short vacations.

Coupon Code for AGent+

I know you want to protect your family too. Save 10% on your first order of an AGent+ Sustainable Nesting Kit, plus get an additional coupon for a FREE Nesting Refill. Use code MomsFreeRefill. This code expires 7/31/22.

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Are you a member of Moms Meet? It is a wonderful online community where you can meet other parents and find out about new products. You can also apply to sample new products with friends and family. For the second year, Moms Meet is hosting a free virtual summit called the WOW Summit. This conference will be taking place online from March 29–31, 2022.

Free Online Conference Next Month

Registration is free to attend this conference. All you have to do is join the Moms Meet community, which is also free. Click here to register for the Wow Summit.
This conference is fantastic for a wide variety of people:

• Bloggers
• Influencers
• Moms and Dads
• Grandparents
• Teachers and Caretakers
• Everyone is welcome

This is the 9th year that the WOW Summit will be held. Come join us and attend a few educational workshops where you will learn from fantastic speakers, and network with like-minded Moms and Dads. You can discover the newest natural, organic, non-GMO, eco friendly, educational, homeopathic, and allergy-free products in the Virtual Exhibit Hall.

Join the Community Track

• The community track is open to everyone.
• Join hundreds of moms, dads, grandparents, and caretakers who are committed to leading a healthy lifestyle.
• Discover new healthy products and chat with brands in the Virtual Exhibit Hall.
• Network with other parents and attend a virtual Happy Hour
• Discover better-for-you products and chat live with brands in the Virtual Exhibit Hall.
• Attend sessions with amazing speakers
• Attend Educational workshops
• Enter to win wonderful prizes
• Receive a digital swag bag with many discounts and coupons

Blogger and Influencer Track

• This track is open to new or experienced bloggers
• Attend free workshops and learn some new things to help your business
• Network with other bloggers and influencers
• Set up private one on one meetings with brands and secure paid sponsorships
• Enjoy all the options from the community track as well

Why should you attend WOW Summit?
You should attend Wow Summit because it is a great way to learn about new brands, make new friends, and learn from some experts. There are some incredible speakers on the schedule and you can attend any of the sessions for free. Free goodie bags are available for everyone who attends and there are also great prizes you can win. Click here and sign up for the WOW summit today.

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A Perfect Holiday Entertaining Appetizer

Need a new appetizer that tastes great and would be perfect to serve at your next holiday get-together? I have an easy solution for you. These street tacos are made with Big Mountain Foods Cauli Crumbles and topped with your favorite vegetables and a simple creamy cilantro garlic sauce.

Vegan meat substitute, perfect for tacos

If you are vegetarian or vegan, you have probably tried some veggie crumbles in the past. These Cauli Crumbles are really different than any other meat substitute. When you heat these in a pan with a little bit of oil, they turn into crispy nuggets of deliciousness. You cannot even really taste that these crumbles are made from cauliflower.

Big Mountain Foods has many vegan meat substitutes

We tried four of the Big Mountain FoodsBig Mountain Foods products and they were all spectacular. They tasted great and my meat eaters loved the flavor and texture.

There are some fantastic breakfast products:

• Superfood Breakfast Bites
• Four flavors of Breakfast Links: Fiesta, Big Brat, Superfood, and Mama Mia

There are also some wonderful lunch and dinner options:

• Lion’s Mane Mushroom Crumble
• Mushroom Bites
• Broccoli Boost Veggie Grounds
• Veggie Patty

Veggie Crumbles are a perfect meat substitute in mini tacos

These tacos are really quite easy to make. You can make each step in advance and then assemble them when your party begins. Quick pickle some vegetables, we used onions and radishes. Simply put some thinly sliced vegetables in a small bowl and cover with lemon or lime juice and a teaspoon of sugar. Mix together and let chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve. Make your cilantro garlic sauce by placing all the sauce ingredients in a blender or food processor. Let this cilantro sauce chill in the refrigerator too.

Cauli Crumble is very versatile

You can heat the Cauli Crumble in the microwave or in a pan. I sauteed the crumble in a little bit of olive oil and it turned into a crispy delicious crumble. You can see in the photo above, the crumble even looks a little like ground beef.

Cilantro Garlic Sauce is easy to make and great on tacos

The cilantro garlic sauce is really easy. Put all the ingredients in your food processor or blender and store it in your refrigerator for up to a week. This sauce tastes great with tacos, fish, or chicken.

Sautéed vegetables are delicious on tacos

Sauté your favorite vegetables in a little olive oil. We used mini peppers and red onions. You can use any vegetables you have in your refrigerator.

This veggie ground crumble can go in tacos or in many other dishes. We have tried it in sandwiches, soups, salads, and mixed with pasta. You can add the Cauli Crumble wherever a recipe calls for ground beef.

Big Mountain Foods are made in Canada

Big Mountain Foods is women-owned and family-operated. They began this business in 1987. Their mission is to create naturally vegan products that taste great. Big Mountain Foods products are nut-free, gluten-free, soy-free, and non-gmo.

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Veggie Crumbles

Ingredients

• Street Taco tortillas (small size tortillas)
• Cauli Crumbles
• Red onion
• peppers
• radishes
• Cilantro Garlic Sauce:
• 3/4 cup cilantro
• 1 jalapeno
• 4 cloves garlic
• 1/2 cup mayo
• juice from one lemon
• juice from one lime
• salt

Instructions

1. Saute your peppers and onions in a little olive oil, then set aside.
2. Make your cilantro garlic sauce by putting all the ingredients in a food processor and blend.
3. Quick pickle some red onion and radish.
4. Thinly slice the onion and radish.
5. Cover with lime or lemon juice and add a teaspoon of sugar.
6. Keep in refrigerator until ready to serve.
7. Heat up your Cauli Crumbles in a little olive oil until crispy.
8. Heat up your soft tortillas in a pan.
9. Assemble your taco.
10. Top your soft tortilla with some Cauli Crumbles, sauteed vegetables, pickled vegetables, and top with cilantro garlic sauce.

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It never fails, you go to start a recipe and you are missing a key ingredient. Sure, you could run to the store and pick up whatever ingredient you are missing. Or, you can sometimes make a spice blend yourself.

When I typically go to start a pumpkin pie I try to find my pumpkin pie spice. Either I cannot find it in my spice cabinet or my pumpkin pie spice is expired. It is a bit like Groundhog Day over here, as this same scenario happens to me every single year.

Pumpkin pie spice substitute is easy to make at home

The key to making your own spices at home is buying a high-powered blender or spice grinder. The Hamilton Beach all-in-one machine is truly amazing. It comes with three containers to help you tackle all your coffee and spice grinding and smoothie-making needs.

This machinemachine comes with a powerful 2.2HP motor. As soon as you turn the dial you can feel the power. If you need a machine that can do everything in the kitchen, this is the device for you. It grinds, mixes, and also blends. Simply choose the appropriate container and connect it to the base. Each container is made from stainless steel so it is easy to clean and difficult to break. There is a 1/2, a 1 and a 1.5-liter container included. A generous five-year warranty is included with each purchase.

Pumpkin Pie Spice Substitute

You will not believe how easy it is to make your own pumpkin pie substitute. All you need is four ingredients that you most likely have in your spice cabinet. Here is your easy to make pumpkin pie spice substitute:

• 1 cinnamon stick
• 10 cloves
• 1 nutmeg
• 1 tsp ground ginger

Blend all the ingredients in a blender or grinder and keep it in a sealed container.

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This post is sponsored by Hamilton Beach. I received a Hamilton beach professional juicer mixer grinder in order to create this recipe. All opinions are my own.

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